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FALLFALL 2010 2010 FLORIDA FLORIDA THEATRE THEATRE CONFERENCE CONFERENCE NEWS NEWS

Volume 55 Issue 2 Volume 57 Issue II Fall 2010 Summer 2012

Inside this issue: BOB ANKROM WINS Festival Workshop Application ....3 FTC Lifetime Members ...... 3 Distinguished Career Award SETC TOP AWARD Ballot ...... 4 Distinguished Career Awards ...... 5 Membership Form ...... 6 FTC Board of Directors ...... 7 Schedule of Florida Theatres ...... 8

FLORIDATheatre is the ofﬁ cial newsletter of the Florida Theatre Conference for theatres throughout the state of Florida.

FLORIDATheatre is pub- lished free of charge three times a year––the Fall issue only is printed and mailed to all FTC members; all three issues are at www.ﬂ atheatre. org. To be added to the mailing list, contact Robert Surprise! Surprise! Bob Ankrom learns he is the winner of the Suzanne M. Ankrom at rankrom76@aol. Davis Memorial Award com. At the Southeastern Theatre Conference Annual Convention held in www.ﬂ atheatre.org Chattanooga, TN in March, FTC Executive Director and Past Presi- dent Robert E. Ankrom received SETC’s most prestigious award, the President Rick Kerby Suzanne M. Davis Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement. Follow- Executive Director ing is the speech given by FTC President Rick Kerby at the awards Robert E. Ankrom presentation..... Editor To borrow a line from the famous Broadway musical Rent “How Susan M. Smith do you measure a life”? Is it really moments in time strung together or is it a group of positive actions that propel an individual into

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Bob Ankrom Wins SETC Top Award continued from Page 1 infamy? Our recipient of the Suzanne M. Davis Memorial Award has spent over 50 years in theatrical activism, creating events and changing lives. He has touched every possible aspect of the theatre having produced, directed, stage managed, house managed, adjudicated, and served as artistic director and publicity director for venues nationwide. His professional credits include Executive Direc- tor of the professional theatre company at University of Miami’s Ring Theatre and Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT. Professional directorial credits include Parker Playhouse in Ft. Lauderdale and Off-Off Broadway at the West Side Mainstage Theatre. With his wealth of professional experience, he rose from instructor of drama to Chairman of the University of Miami’s Theatre Department, a position he held for more than 14 years. At UM he initiated the New Play Project which went on to be produced in New York City. It was also his time at the Univer- sity of Miami that sparked his passionate volunteer involvement. He has served on the boards of the Florida As- sociation for Theatre Education, is a Past President of the Florida Theatre Conference and is their current Rick Kerby presents Bob Ankrom with the Executive Director. He spends endless hours planning Lifetime Achievement Award the annual convention and has a hand in every facet. His colleagues have recognized his dedication. So, how do you measure a life? It is by thousands FATE has honored him with the Outstanding Adminis- and thousands of theatrical lives touched by this won- trator Award and FTC with both the University Career derfully grumpy old guy. A Broadway Playbill bio of Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Ernie Sabella a few years ago included a special note, It was his involvement with the state of Florida “I would not be here if it wasn’t for Bob Ankrom”. I that brought him to the Southeastern Theatre Confer- can also honestly say, neither would I! ence. He served as the college/university coordina- It is my honor to present the Suzanne M. Davis tor in the high school auditions room for many years Award to Mr. Robert Ankrom. working to move things along, explain the process in a brieﬁ ng and to answer questions and solve problems for the professors. He went on to serve two terms as Save the Date Florida State Representative and was instrumental in arranging for all State Theatre Executive Directors to FTC’s 56th Annual Festival hold a meeting during each SETC Convention for the will be held in Gainesville past eight years. At these important meetings, fellow Executive Directors discuss issues relating to their October 24–27, 2012 own state organization, share ideas and best practices, and seek solutions for concerns and trends from each state.

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FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE FESTIVAL 2012 October 24–27, 2012 WORKSHOP APPLICATION

Title of Workshop ______Presenter(s) and organization represented ______Division represented: ___ College/University ___ Community Theatre ___ Professional ___Secondary Schools ___Theatre for Youth Room Size: _____ Small _____ Medium ____ Large Address of Major Presenter ______City/State/Zip ______Phone Number ______Brief description of workshop for program: ______Brief bio of each participant for program: ______

Any special needs for the workshop: ______

I understand that my services are donated as a part of my community service.

ACCEPTED ______DATE ______

Fax completed form to: Robert E. Ankrom, FTC Executive Director, at (727) 579-9851 Deadline for entry is August 30, 2012

LIFETIME MEMBERS OF FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE You may become a lifetime member by sending in the membership form on Page 11. The cost of an individual membership is $400. If you know of names that have been omitted, please contact Bob Ankrom at [email protected] or (727) 568-0956. Robert E. Ankrom Coral Reef High School Irene Jurline Rebecca Rankin-Hopkins Saul Becker Drama Department Anita Kauffman Rene Sands Mary Ann Bentley Donald Creason Jean Marie Layton Ralph Schaeffer Major Beatrice Bowman Clay Davis Donald L. Loefﬂ er Walter B. Shipley Mary Boyle Yvonne C. Dell Angus Macpherson William A. Shook Dale Carpenter Marilyn Gardner Marty Martin Joan Taylor Ralph Carruthers Matthew T. Gitkin Carol Sue Moore N. Jean Trammell Sandra Q. Cockrell Rita J. Hutchinson Terrance Olson Bobbie and Joyce Ward Alvin Cohen Don Jones, Jr. Robert Prescott

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Florida Theatre Conference Ballot 2012 Distinguished Career Award Deadline August 30, 2012

Send completed form to: Robert E. Ankrom, 9022 41st Way, Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Community Theatre /Afﬁ liation ...... Name and Address ......

Theatre for Youth /Afﬁ liation ...... Name and Address ......

Secondary School /Afﬁ liation ...... Name and Address ......

University/College/ Afﬁ liation ...... Name and Address ......

Professional Theatre/Afﬁ liation ...... Name and Address ......

FTC Member submitting nominations ...... Address ......

In April 1986 the FTC Board of Directors voted to present an annual DISTINGUISHED CAREER AWARD to one individual from each of the fi ve FTC divisions. The recipients are honored at the FTC Festival. If you are an FTC member, you are entitled to nominate a candidate(s) for the 2012 award. A master ballot will be compiled by the Chair and presented to the FTC Board of Directors for fi nal selection for each division. The nomination of members should be based upon their service to the organization and fi eld. The awards will be presented at Festival 2012 in Gainesville. If you should enter a name that the Board of Directors may not be familiar with, we ask that you include a short resume. A list of past award winners since 1986 is on Page 5.

Don E. Jones, Jr., 2011 Lifetime Achievement Ed Kelly, 2010 University/College Theatre Award Winner Award Winner

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Distinguished Career Awards 1986–2011

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE THEATRE SECONDARY SCHOOL THEATRE 1986 Al Wehlburg 1986 Christine Chavers 1987 Robert Kase 1987 Marty Hancock 1988 Harold Burris-Meyers 1988 Ellen Davis 1989 Judith Kase-Polisini 1989 Donna White 1990 Jim Wright 1990 Joe Boyd 1991 Gil Lazier 1991 Sheila Taylor 1992 Walter Shipley 1992 Don Jones 1993 H. Kenneth Walker III 1993 B. J. Leiter 1996 Robert Ankrom 1994 Debra Barnum 1998 Mary Ann Bentley 1997 Sandra Q. Cockrell 1999 Marilyn de Simone 1998 Ken Wiegers 2000 David Moberg 1999 Jay W. Jensen 2001 David Young 2001 Rick Adams 2002 Dr. Richard G. Hinners 2002 George Murray Mintz 2003 Barton Lee 2003 Beverly Blanchette 2004 Kenneth McCulough 2004 Carla Webster 2005 Ken Kurtz 2005 Bob Strickland 2006 Ben Wilson 2006 Karen Rugerio 2008 Donald Seay 2008 Charlotte Brown Seward 2009 Rosemarie O’Bourke 2009 Frank Venezia 2010 Ed Kelly 2010 Margie Timmons 2011 Mikell Pinkney 2011 Christa Whittaker PROFESSIONAL THEATRE THEATRE ARTS ADVOCATE 1986 Richard Fallon 2000 Sherron Long 1987 Burt Reynolds 2008 Senator Evelyn Lynn 1988 Michael Hall 2009 Commissioner Bill Segal 1989 Tippin Davidson 1990 Bob Naismith THEATRE FOR YOUTH 1991 Norman Easterbrook 1986 Nancy Yoje 1998 Lester Malizia 1987 Ruth Foreman 1999 Howard Millman 1988 Linda DeGabrielle 2001 Ann Reinking 1989 Cornelia Dozier 2004 Patrick Wilson 1990 Bill Petterson 2006 Mark Chambers 2008 Gene Colombus 1991 Rene Sands 2011 Bridget R. Bartlett 1993 V. Ann Nall 1995 Carole Ries COMMUNITY THEATRE 1998 Jerry Bickel 1986 Hazel Lewis 2000 Judith Delgado 1987 Phyliss Walters 2002 Stephen D. Nelson 1988 Angus McPherson 2005 Doreen Heard 1989 Norman Small 2006 Jeff Revels 1990 Mario Sanchez 2008 Linda Downey 1991 Michael Fortner 1992 Ken Garner 1993 Mary Ann Dean LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 1997 Mary Britt 1997 William H. Lockey, Jr. 1998 Fran Walker 1998 Donald Creason 1999 Rosemary Greene 2002 Robert E. Ankrom 2001 Dallas Zonkers 2004 James Randolph, Sr. 2002 Peg Brandon 2006 Mary Ann Dean 2005 Tammy Serebrin 2008 Mary Hausch 2006 Murray Chase 2009 Sandra Cockrell 2007 Janet Castro 2011 Don E. Jones, Jr. 2008 Deborah and Dale Carpenter 2009 Eric Hurst

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FTC Membership Form Become a New Member or Renew your Current Membership of FTC 2012 Membership Renewal is Now Due! Please ﬁ ll out this form and remit with payment to the address at bottom of the form. If you have already renewed, THANK YOU!

Individual or Organization ______

Mailing Address ______

City/State/Zip ______

Phone: Home ( ___ ) ______Ofﬁ ce ( ___ ) ______

E–mail: ______

Fax: ______Website Address: ______

Organizational Afﬁ liation or Contact Person ______

CHECK DIVISIONAL INTEREST: CHECK TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP: ______Theatre for Youth ______Individual $45 ______Community ______Organizational $60 ______Professional ______Life (Individual) $400 ______Secondary School ______University/College

With the decrease in funding for the arts from the State of Florida, your contributions are becoming increasingly important to allow us to continue providing services to the theatre institutions of Florida. Please include any (tax deductible) contribution you can.

Charitable Contribution: ______

Total Amount Enclosed: ______

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE MAIL FORM AND CHECK TO: Florida Theatre Conference, c/o Robert E. Ankrom, 9022 41st Way, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (E-mail address: [email protected])

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PRESIDENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAIR UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Rick Kerby, Managing Artistic Director Margie Timmons Terry A. Klenk Manatee Players, Inc. Gulf Breeze High School Professor/Theatre Director 102 Old Main Street 675 Gulf Breeze Parkway Santa Fe College Bradenton, FL 34209 Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 3000 NW 83rd Street W:(941) 748-0111 H:(941) 284-2651 W: (850) 916-4139 Building E, Room 105 Fax: (941) 750-9437 [email protected] Gainesville, FL 32606-6200 [email protected] W: (352) 395-5092 H:(352) 377-9608 DIRECTORS Fax: (352) 395-4432 VICE PRESIDENT Mary Britt, Executive Director [email protected] Tammy Serebrin Ocala Civic Theatre 1122 Kells Court 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd. SETC PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS Lakeland, FL 33813 Ocala, FL 34470 Marci J. Duncan, Asst. Professor Theatre H: (863) 647-3670 H:(352) 694-2497 W:(352) 236-2851 Florida A&M University Fax: (863) 665-9606 Fax: (352) 236-0927 515 Orr Drive, Room 105 [email protected] [email protected] Tallahassee, FL 32307 W: (850)412-5532 Cell: (850)524- Mark Duncan 1619 Fax: (850) 561-2290 TREASURER/SECRETARY Associate Professor, Theatre Chair [email protected] Steve Bayless Nova University Retired Secondary School Teacher 3001 Old Orchard Rd. WEBMASTER 4945 B 91st. Avenue Davie, FL 33328 Randy Ford, RAF web designs Pinellas Park, Florida 33782 (954) 290-7589 Web Design & Hosting H: (727) 560-8879 [email protected] [email protected] www.rafwebdesigns.com (941)840-0RAF(0723) Ken Rush, Theatre Teacher PAST PRESIDENT West Orange High School [email protected] Jeff Revels 1625 Beulah Rd. Artistic Director Winter Garden, FL 32787 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Orlando Repertory Theatre H: (407) 522-9190 Robert E. Ankrom 1001 E. Princeton Street W: (407) 905-2400 ext. 2282 Professor Emeritus, University of Miami Orlando, FL 32803 [email protected] 9022 41st Way W: (407) 896-7365, ext. 216 Pinellas Park, FL 33782 [email protected] DraMature DIVISION H:(727) 568-0956 Christine Chavers COMMUNITY THEATRE Fax: (727) 579-9851 Retired Secondary Teacher [email protected] Allan Kollar 13432 SW 102 Lane Producing Director Miami, FL 33186 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Venice Theatre H:(305) 408-3796 Susan M. Smith (941) 484-4033 ext 244 [email protected] (941) 539-6402 St. Thomas University [email protected] SETC REPRESENTATIVE 6520 S.W. 45 Street Donna A. White Miami, FL 33155 THEATRE FOR YOUTH Retired Secondary School Teacher W:(305) 628-6661 Fax:(305) 628-6703 Gary Cadwallader 8401 W. Gulf Blvd [email protected] Education Director Treasure Island, FL 33706 Orlando Repertory Theatre H: (727) 360-3477 1001 E. Princeton Street [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Orlando, FL 32803 Elizabeth Gress W: (407) 896-7365, ext. 201 PROFESSIONAL THEATRE 11733 7th Lane N. Fax: (407) 897-3284 Melanie Lisby, General Manager St. Petersburg, FL 33716 H: (386) 672-2071 Gulfshore Playhouse H: (727) 577-9613 Cell:(727)430-5503 [email protected] 4215 14th Avenue SE ﬂ [email protected] [email protected] Naples, FL 34117 W:(239) 261-PLAY H:(239)348-3033 [email protected]

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Coming Soon ..... at Florida Theatres If you would like your theatre’s schedule to appear in the next newsletter, please send your season no later than August 15 to: Susan M. Smith, 6520 S.W. 45 Street, Miami, FL 33155 or [email protected].

Mailing address: P.O. Box 3262 NORTHWEST Tallahassee, FL 32315 CENTRAL (850) 224–4596 or (866) 893-7972 www.tallahasseelittletheatre.org KALEIDOSCOPE THEATRE AMERICAN STAGE Wonder of the World 211 Third Street South P. O. Box 526 June 7–24, 2012 Lynn Haven, FL 32444 St. Petersburg, FL 33731 THEATRE A LA CARTE (727) 823-PLAY (850) 265-3226 1516 Copperﬁ eld Circle www.kt-online.org www.americanstage.org Tallahassee, FL 32312 Mainstage Series: Man of La Mancha (850) 385-6700 May 4–20, 2012 Vanishing Point www.theatrealacarte.org May 30–July 1, 2012 Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida Hysteria: or Fragments of an Analy- PENSACOLA LITTLE THEATRE July 20–29, 2012 400 South Jefferson Street sis of an Obsessional Neurosis September 14–October 21, 2012 Pensacola, FL 32502 YOUNG ACTORS THEATRE (850) 432-2042 Wit 609 Glenview Drive October 26–November 4, 2012 www.pensacolalittletheatre.com Tallahassee, FL 32303 Mainstage Theatre Series: A Doll’s House (850) 386-6602 October 16–December 23, 2012 The Dixie Swim Club www.youngactorstheatre.com June 7–17, 2012 Cabaret Series: Mainstage: I am a Cuban Sandwich Titanic: The Musical in Concert Anything Goes June 29–July 1,2012 May 20, 2012 July 6–15, 2012 Sunday Comedy Series: Hairspray College Improv Triple Play July 27–August 19, 2012 May 20, 2012 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Summer Camp (ages 5 - 12 ) September 14–23, 2012 NORTHEAST June 11–August 10, 2012 The Pillowman October 12–20, 2012 AMELIA COMMUNITY BAY STREET PLAYERS The Rocky Horror Show THEATRE at the Historic State Theatre October 25–31, 2012 209 Cedar Street (PO Box 662) 109 N. Bay Street Summer Camps Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Eustis, FL 32726 June 4- August 10, 2012 (Ages 5-19) (904) 261-6749 (352) 357-7777 www.AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org www.baystreetplayers.org PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE Steel Magnolias Mainstage: Music & Theatre Department–06 June 7–23, 2012 Social Security 1000 College Boulevard God’s Favorite April 10–May 13, 2012 Pensacola, FL 32504 August 2–18, 2012 Camelot (850) 484-1847 July 6–29, 2012 www.pensacolastate.edu/Lyceum LIMELIGHT THEATRE Rounding Third November 11 Old Mission Ave. St. Augustine, FL 32084 July 15–29, 2012 May 18–20 and 25–27, 2012 (904) 825-1164 Young Peoples’ Theatre: www.limelight-theatre.org Willy Wonka Jr. TALLAHASSEE LITTLE Children of a Lesser God March 5–May 20, 2012 THEATRE April 20–May 13, 2012 1861 Thomasville Rd. Bingo The Award Winning Musical Tallahassee, FL 32303 June 8–July 1, 2012 8 SUMMER 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS

CARROLLWOOD PLAYERS Hairspray MOUNT DORA THEATRE 4333 Gunn Highway (in Planta- July 13–August 5, 2012 COMPANY tion Plaza between Linebaugh and at the Icehouse Theatre Casey) HIGHLANDS LITTLE THEATRE 1100 N. Unser Street Tampa, FL 33688 356 W. Center Av Mount Dora, FL 32757 (813) 265-4000 Sebring, FL 33870 (352) 383-4616 www.carrollwoodplayers.org (863) 382-2525 www.icehousetheatre.com Dearly Beloved www.highlandslittletheatre.org Breaking Legs April 20–May 12, 2012 Mainstage: May 4–27, 2012 The Nerd How the Other Half Loves April 20–May 12, 2012 June 8–24, 2012 OCALA CIVIC THEATRE The Sensuous Senator 4337 East Silver Springs Boulevard June 1–23, 2012 LAKELAND COMMUNITY Ocala, FL 33470 Sealed for Freshness THEATRE (352) 236–2274 July 13–August 4, 2012 at Lake Mirror Theatre www.ocalacivictheatre.com Elmer the Elf 121 South Lake Street Fiddler on the Roof August 16–26, 2012 Lakeland, FL 33801 May 17–June 10, 2012 (863) 603–7529 FLORIDA SCHOOL OF THE www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com ORLANDO REPERTORY ARTS Mainstage: THEATRE 5001 St. John’s Avenue Chicago in partnership with UCF Palatka, FL 32177 July 20–30, 2012 1001 East Princeton Street (386) 312–4300 Theatre for Youth: Orlando, FL 32803 www.ﬂ oarts.org How I Became a Pirate (407) 896-7365 ext. 1 Leading Ladies June 15–17, 2012 www.orlandorep.com June 14–17, 2012 The Boxcar Children MAD COW THEATRE COMPANY April 19–May 20, 2012 FRANCIS WILSON PLAY- 105 South Magnolia Avenue The Paper Bag Princess HOUSE Orlando, FL 32801 September 6–30, 2012 302 Seminole Street (407) 297-8788 Chasing George Washington Clearwater, FL 33755 www.madcowtheatre.com October 18–November 18, 2012 (727) 446-1360 The 10th Annual Orlando Cabaret Fes- Junior Claus www.FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org tival November 15–December 23, 2012 Mainstage: May 4 - May 13, 2012 The Pajama Game Next to Normal ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE May 10–27, 2012 June 8 - July 8, 2012 THEATER in partnership with UCF Plaza Suite The Pitmen Painters 812 E. Rollins St. August 9–19, 2012 June 8 - July 8, 2012 Orlando, FL 32803 Crazy For You Twelve Angry Men (407) 447-1700 September 20–October 7, 2012 August 3–26, 2012 www.shakespearefest.org You Can’t Take It With You Billy Bishop Goes to War Young Audiences: October 25–November 4, 2012 August 3–26, 2012 Cinderella Fiddler on the Roof June 21–July 29, 2012 November 29–December 16, 2012 MELON PATCH PLAYERS A Year with Frog and Toad October 18–Novemberm 17, 2012 311 N. 13th Street Signature Series: GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY Leesburg, FL 34748 The Complete Works of William PLAYHOUSE (352) 787–3013 Shakespeare (abridged) (at the Vam York Theater www.melonpatch.org September 12–October 7, 2012 4039 NW 16th Blvd.) The Odd Couple Race P.O. Box 14233 May 4–20, 2012 October 10–November 11, 2012 Gainesville, FL 32604 A Christmas Carol (352) 376-4949 November 28–December 30, 2012 www.gcplayhouse.org Studio Series: Agnes of God The Exit Interview May 18–June 3, 2012 September 27–October 21, 2012 9 SUMMER 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS

RICHEY SUNCOAST THEATRE LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE The Vagina Monologues 6237 Grand Blvd. 96 W. Dearborn Street November 8–25, 2012 New Port Richey, FL 34652 Englewood, FL 34223 Midlife! The Crisis Musical (727) 842-6777 (941) 475-6745 November 30–December 16, 2012 www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com www.lemonbayplayhouse.com Mame The Glass Menagerie May 10–27, 2012 May2–20, 2012 The Night at the Art Museum SOUTHEAST ST. PETERSBURG LITTLE May 25, 2012 THEATRE Steel Magnolias 4025 31 Street South June 27–July 15, 2012 ACTORS PLAYHOUSE AT THE St. Petersburg, FL 33712–4047 Squabbles MIRACLE THEATRE (727) 866-1973 September 5–23, 2012 280 Miracle Mile www.splt.org Arsenic and Old Lace Coral Gables, FL 33134 A Streetcar Named Desire October 24–November 11, 2012 (305) 444-9293 June 1–17, 2012 www.actorsplayhouse.org MANATEE PLAYERS Mainstage: STAGE WEST COMMUNITY 102 Old Main Street Becky’s New Girl PLAYHOUSE Bradenton, FL 34205 May 9–June 3, 2012 8390 Forest Oaks Boulevard (941) 748-5875 Childrens Theatre: Spring Hill, FL 34606 www.manateeplayers.com Peter Rabbit (352) 683-5113 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers April 25–May 26, 2012 www.stagewest.net May 3–21, 2012 Mainstage: Legally Blonde - The Musical ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER Barefoot in the Park August 16–September 2, 2012 1300 Biscayne Blvd May 10–20, 2012 (weekends) Evita Miami, FL 33132 Annie September 20–October 7, 2012 (305) 949-66722 July 13–22, 2012 Pump Boys and Dinettes www.arshtcenter.org October 25–November 11, 2012 Broadway in Miami: THEATRE WINTER HAVEN The Lion King Post Ofﬁ ce Drawer 1230 VENICE THEATRE May 15–June 10, 2012 Winter Haven, FL 33882-1230 140 W. Tampa Avenue Death and Harry Houdini (863) 294–SHOW Venice, FL 34285 through May 20, 2012 www.theatrewinterhaven.com (941) 488-1115 Summer Shorts (City Theatre) Academy Productons: www.venicestage.com Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing June 1–17, 2012 The Miser May 15–20, 2012 The Brand New Kid thru May 6, 2012 Hairspray June 9–16, 2012 Driving Miss Daisy July 20–August 5, 2012 The Donkey Show May 8–20, 2012 July 13–August 12, 2012 The Phantom Tollbooth Rock of Ages SOUTHWEST May 17–27, 2012 October 9–14, 2012 Ladies and Gentlemen,The Beatles Stomp May 31–June 3, 2012 December 4–9, 2012 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE July 25–August 4, 2012 5555 North Tamiami Trail BROWARD CENTER FOR THE Heidi Sarasota, FL 34243 PERFORMING ARTS September 13–30, 2012 (941) 351-8000 or (800) 361-8388 201 SW Fifth Avenue The 39 Steps www.asolo.org Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 Repertory Season: October 2–21, 2012 (954) 462-0222 Hamlet, Prince of Cuba The Rocky Horror Show www.browardcenter.org March 23–May 6, 2012 October 12–November 3, 2012 Standing on Ceremony - the Gay Fanny Brice How to Succeed in Business Without Marriage Plays May 20–June 17, 2012 Really Trying June 21–24, 2012 Pulse November 6–December 2, 2012 May 25–June 17, 2012 10 SUMMER 2012 FLORIDA THEATRE CONFERENCE NEWS

La Cage Aux Folles NEW THEATRE VERO BEACH THEATRE GUILD June 12–24, 2012 4120 Laguna Street 2020 San Juan Avenue Million Dollar Quartet Coral Gables, FL 33146 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 November 6–18, 2012 (305) 443-5909 (772) 562-8300 Sister Act www.new-theatre.org www.verobeachtheatreguild.com December 18–30, 2012 A Bicycle Country Bell, Book and Candle June 8–24, 2012 May 10–20, 2012 BROWARD COLLEGE Hotbed Hotel Fine Arts Theatre NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE September 13–23, 2012 A. Hugh Adams Central Campus ARTS Oklahoma 3501 Davie Road Louise O. Gerrits Theater November 8–25, 2012 Davie, FL 33314 25 NE 2nd Street, 8th ﬂ oor (954) 201-6880 Miami, FL www.broward.edu www.nwsa.mdc.edu Backwoods Barbie Our Town July 20–22, 2012 May 17–20 and August 19, 2012

GABLESTAGE AT THE PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS BILTMORE 322 Banyan Boulevard 1200 Anastasia Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Coral Gables, FL 33134 (561) 514-4042 (305) 445-1119 www.palmbeachdramaworks.org www.gablestage.org Proof Time Stands Still May 25–June 17, 2012 May 5–June 3, 2012 The Fantasticks Race July 13–August 5, 2012 July 7–August 5, 2012 Ruined THE PLAYGROUND THEATRE September 8–October 7, 2012 9806 NE 2nd. Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33138 MARATHON COMMUNITY (305) 751-9550 THEATRE www.theplaygroundtheatre.com 5101 Overseas Highway A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings Marathon, FL 33050 April 25–May 25, 2012 (305) 743-0408 www.marathontheater.org RIVERSIDE THEATRE Forever Plaid 3280 Riverside Park Drive May 24–June 7, 2012 Vero Beach, FL (772) 234-8052 MOSAIC THEATRE at American www.riversidetheatre.com Heritage Center for the Arts A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To 12200 West Broward Blvd., The Forum Bldg. 3000 April 12–May 6, 2012 Plantation, FL 33325 Ain’t Misbehaving (954) 577-8243 October 25–November 11, 2012 www.mosaictheatre.com Funny Girl A Measure of Cruelty January 10–February 3, 2013 Please send your theatre's April 19–May 13, 2012 Riverside Children’s Theatre: schedule to: The Edge of Our Bodies Aristocats Kids Susan M. Smith June 7–July 1, 2012 May 4–12, 2012 6520 S.W. 45 St. Miami, FL 33155 You may also email it to [email protected].

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What is Florida Theatre Conference Festival? The highlight of the Festival for the Secondary students, college students, teachers, and producers. School Division is its One-Act Play Festival, when Highlights from past Festivals include: swing danc- each year about thirty productions are performed. ing, Tech Olympics, improvisation, computerized After judging, the best are invited to the Southeastern drafting, and an “FTC’s Got Talent!” competition. Theatre Conference’s annual festival. In addition, high Every year the Festival invites colleges and school juniors and seniors as well as community col- universities to participate in a College Expo, where lege students audition for as many as 30 colleges and secondary students and their guardians can meet to universities for scholarships, as well as attend numer- discuss continuing education opportunities in the arts. ous workshops and activities. Each year the Florida Theatre Conference awards The Theatre for Youth Festival is held on Satur- two scholarships to deserving secondary students day at the annual Festival. Last year, ﬁ ve Theatre for who will be continuing their education in Florida. Youth organizations presented productions. Members of FTC receive our newsletter, The Community Theatre Festival is co- “Florida Theatre,” three times a year via e-mail. sponsored by the Florida Association of Community The newsletter includes articles on organizations and Theatres. The winner of the Community Theatre people making an impact on the Florida theatre scene. Festival is invited to compete at the Southeastern It also gives a comprehensive listing of Florida theatre Theatre Conference’s annual festival. In addition to productions. this Festival, the Community Theatre Division has a If you would like to join the Florida Theatre Con- yearly Spring Fling where members have an opportu- ference, simply download the Individual Registration nity to exchange ideas and learn from other producing Form found on Page 6, and mail in with your check. organizations in the state. Thank you for your interest in the Arts in Florida, Every year approximately sixty workshops are and your support for the mission of the Florida The- presented at the Festival for its members. These offer atre Conference. We look forward to you joining our learning opportunities for everyone – high school extended Arts family.