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Make plans now to enjoy the newly renovated Greenwood Community Theater in 2008!  The Greenwood Community Theatre is a fifty-year old organization which offers year-round entertainment for the entire family. GCT is housed in the old State Theater building that opened to the public as a movie house in 1934. GCT has called this historic location at 110 Main Street home for more than thirty years.

First Friday Film Series - September 5

The Bridge On The River Kwai   8 PM Tickets - $5 for adults and $3 for students w/ id   Directed By - David Lean Produced By - Sam Spiegel Starring William Holden, Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, and Directed by David Lean, 1957. Filmed in the teeming jungles of Ceylon, this overpowering spectacle based on Pierre Boulle’s novel concerns the inmates of a Japanese prison camp in the early days of World War II. Winner of 27 International Awards plus 7 Academy Awards

Check Out The 2008-2009 Season!!!!

CATFISH MOON (Mainstage)

By Laddy Sartin

With Guest Artist Grainger Hines!!!!

Auditions: July 31 6:00-8:00

Performances: Sept 17-21, 2008

 

THE STORY: The old fishing pier out on the end of Cypress Lake has just fallen under the magic of another Catfish Moon. As three best friends attempt to recapture the friendship and settle all disputes, they decide to go on an overnight fishing trip like old times. The poignant resolution of the play brings Gordon and Frog to the realization that life is too precious and too short to let true friendship get away.

 

TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING   (Kids 4 Kids!!!)

Judy Blume, author
Bruce Mason, playwright

Auditions: Saturday, August 23, 2008

Performances: Oct 2 and 3 Daytime School Shows and Oct 3-5, 2008 Public Performances

 

THE STORY: Oh, brother! Sibling mischief and best pal escapades are the problems Peter Hatcher faces in his attempts to deal with his impossible little brother, Fudge. Based on the popular title by perennial favorite Judy Blume, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a humorous look at family life and the troubles that can only be caused by a younger sibling.

 

CINDERELLA (Mainstage special)

Musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein

A special TOWN AND GOWN collaboration with Lander University

Auditions: September 2,3,4, 2008 (at Lander)

Performances: October 16, 17, 18, 2008 (at Lander)

Cast: Kids to Adults (6 men, 5 women, 5 cameos, large singing and dancing ensemble)

 

THE STORY: The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.  As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits.

 

THE LIFE OF HARRY TRUMAN (Second Stage)

Written and Performed by Dr. Mims Mobley

Auditions: none

Performances: Oct 31, Nov 1, 2, 2008

 

The wisdom and introspection of Harry Truman comes to life in this original one man play.  A handful of cameo appearances as journalists and reporters help to lead Harry Truman to share his indomitable spirit, great wisdom and inner thoughts and concerns about his beloved country. 

 

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (Kids 4 Kids!!!)

Washington Irving, author
Bruce Hurlbut, playwright

Auditions: Tuesday, Oct 7^th, 4:00-6:00 and Oct 8^th 5:00-7:00

Performances: Nov 13 and 14, 2008 School Shows and Nov 14-16 Public Performances

 

Synopsi

After his twenty-year nap, Rip Van Winkle awakes with his story-telling capacity intact and begins the tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman. Full of action and excitement, this play brings to life the rich language of the American past.

 

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (Mainstage and Kids 4 Kids!!!)

Barbara Robinson

Family Comedy

Auditions: November 3 and 4, 2008 6:00-8:00

Performances: December 11-14, 2008

 

THE STORY: In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids-- probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem-- and the fun-- when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on!

 

A FEW GOOD MEN (Second Stage)

Aaron Sorkin

Full Length, Drama

Auditions: December 29 and 30, 2008

Performances: January 23-25 and 30-Feb 1, 2009

 

THE STORY: This Broadway hit about the trial of two Marines charged for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage. The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, expects a plea bargain and a cover up of what really happened. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial.

 

BRIGADOON: (Mainstage)

American Classic Musical by Lerner and Lowe

Auditions: Sunday, January 11, 2009 2-5   and   Monday, January 12, 2009  5:00-7:30

Performances: February 20-22 and February 27- March 1, 2009

 

Synopsis

"Once in the Highlands, the Highlands of Scotland, two weary hunters lost their way." Brigadoon is a Scottish musical fantasy about a town that disappears into the Highland mist and returns for only one day every one hundred years. It is a tribute to simplicity, true love and goodness.   After the adventure of a lifetime, Tommy is restless and unhappy in New York, and finally yields to the haunting memory of Fiona and, guided by the faith and strength of his love, finds his way back to Brigadoon. Show tunes include Almost Like Being in Love, The Heather on the Hill, There But for You Go I, Come to Me, Bend to Me, My Mother's Wedding Day, I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean and Waitin' for My Dearie.

 

THE MISANTHROPE (Mainstage)

By Moliere adapted by Tim Mooney (Guest Artist)

Auditions: January 17 and 18, 2009, time TBA

Performance: April 2-5, 2009

Cast: 8 men, 3 women (young adults and adults)

 

The misanthrope, Alceste, hates mankind, largely because it doesn't seem to love him quite enough! His problem is that he has fallen in love with the biggest coquette in Paris, and in spite of all of his hilarious self-righteous posturing, she has him just where she wants him: twisted delicately around her little finger!" 

 

GODSPELL: JR. Broadway (Kids 4 Kids!!!)

Musical by Stephen Schwartz

Auditions: March 3 and 4, 2009 5:30-7:30

Performances: April 23-26, 200

Cast: all youth with a cast of 10 and optional extras

 

THE STORY: This best loved musical by two-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz will be presented in a Junior version! Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, Godspell Junior is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love that will touch us all.

 

STEEL MAGNOLIAS  (Mainstage)

By Robert Harling

Comedy/Drama
Auditions: Sunday March 15^th, 2009 4:00-6:00 and Monday, March 16^th, 5:00-7:00

Performances: May 1-3 and 8-10, 2009

Cast: 6 women: 6 total
Setting: INTERIOR

 

THE REVIEWS: A first play which met with immediate critical and popular acceptance in its premier production by New York's WPA Theatre. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.

 

CHILDREN OF EDEN: (Festival of Flowers Special)

By Stephen Schwartz and John Caird

Auditions: May 11 and 12, 6:00-9:00

Performances: June 17-23, 2009

Cast: 10 Storytellers of all ages and a very large singing and dancing ensemble of all ages

 

From Stephen Schwartz (“Godspell” and “Pippin”) and John Caird of “Les Misérables” comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business!  Freely based on the story of Genesis, “Children Of Eden” is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children: "the hardest part of love... is letting go."  A deeply humanistic work, “Children Of Eden” appeals to both religious and non-religious audiences. The melodic, energetic score is a mix of pop, folk, rock, reggae, gospel, Broadway and powerful choral moments.

 

The following photos are from GCT's recent production of "Wind in the Willows" courtesy of photographer Kendall Adams.