Tarpon Arts operates in four distinct venues providing patrons with affordable, world-class arts, culture and entertainment.
Performing Arts Center 324 Pine Street Tarpon Arts presents stimulating, engaging, and educational (inside City Hall) performances, workshops, festivals, concerts, and visual Open for shows only arts that celebrate the unique heritage and culture of State-of-the-art Tarpon Springs and the State of Florida, while bringing 295 seat theater nationally-acclaimed artists to the community establishing Tarpon Springs as a dynamic cultural destination.
Cultural Center 2021 - 2022 Season Sponsor 101 South Pinellas Avenue 70 seat theater Performances Exhibitions Special Events
Heritage Museum & Media Hospitality Sponsors Sponsors Tarpon Arts Ticket Office 100 Beekman Lane Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM tampabay.com $5.00 admission Greek History & Ecology Wings Performances | Special Events Grant Partners 1883 Safford House 23 Parkin Court Wednesday - Friday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM $5.00 admission Guided Tours | Special Events Tarpon Arts is proud to have the support for all community theatre performances at the Cultural Center and The Art of Health in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. 1 2 SEASON AT A GLANCE SEASON AT A GLANCE
AUGUST 2021 FEBRUARY 2022 14 Welcome Back Concert in the Park - ELLADA! 5 Changes in Latitudes - Jimmy Buffett Tribute 11-13, 18-20 Funny Little Thing Called Love 11 Destination Motown Featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers SEPTEMBER 2021 20 Icons Show Starring Tony Pace 11-12, 18-19 Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery 26 The Jersey Tenors
OCTOBER 2021 MARCH 2022 2 America’s Sweethearts 5 The Tamburitzans 8-10, 15-17 The Odd Couple 6 Folk Music Favorites - A Sing-Along! 17 Who Hijacked my Fairytale? Starring Kelly Swanson 12 The Best of the Eagles - A Tribute to the Eagles 18 Kelly Swanson - My Story-driven Life 20 Shades of Bublé - A Tribute to Michael Bublé 30 The Soul of Broadway - Impossible Dreams 26 Here Comes the Sun - The Music of the Beatles
NOVEMBER 2021 APRIL 2022 6 Yellow Brick Road - A Tribute to Sir Elton John’s Music 8-10 Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance 14 Theodore Roosevelt 23 Rockin’ in the USA - A Linda Ronstadt Tribute 18-21 One Act Plays Festival 22-24, 29-May 1 The Hallelujah Girls 30 Jason Lyle Black - “The Backwards Piano Man®”
DECEMBER 2021 MAY 2022 4 A Well-Strung Christmas 14 The Art of Health - A Free Community Event! 4-5 Shakespeare in the Dark 21 The Vocal Illusions of Lynn Trefzger 11-12 Victorian Christmas at the Safford House
JUNE 2022 JANUARY 2022 4 How Sweet It Is! - Steve Leslie Sings James Taylor 11-12, 18-19 Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark 15 Lauren M. Grame - An Evening of Song 21-23, 28-30 This Blessed Plot, This Earth 22 Old Friends - A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute 29 Frontiers - A Journey Tribute JULY 2022 22-24, 29-31 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
3 4 CHOOSE YOUR SERIES! CONCERTS COMMUNITY THEATRE • America’s Sweethearts • Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes • The Soul of Broadway Mystery by Ken Ludwig - Terron Brooks • The Odd Couple by Neil Simon • Yellow Brick Road • One Act Plays Festival - Elton John Tribute YOUR SERIES OF SIX POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! • Shakespeare in the Dark • Old Friends - A Simon • This Blessed Plot, This Earth Get BIG savings on BIG fun with SERIES OF SIX! & Garfunkel Tribute by Elizabeth Indianos • Frontiers - A Journey Tribute Receive 15% OFF your total when tickets for SIX different shows • Funny Little Thing Called Love are purchased in the same transaction. Tarpon Arts Members • Changes in Latitudes by Jones, Hope, Wooten receive this additional 15% savings on top of their Member ticket - Jimmy Buffett Tribute • The Pirates of Penzance price. WOW! • Motown’s Soul Cruisers by Gilbert & Sullivan (musical) Series of Six must be purchased through the Tarpon Arts Ticket Office, • The Icons Show - Tony Pace • Hallelujah Girls by Jones, Hope, Wooten 100 Beekman Lane (Craig Park) or 727.942.5605. Packages not • The Jersey Tenors available online. The Knowledge & Nibbles series is not included • The Best of the Eagles - Tribute • Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark by Tim Kelly in Series of Six. • Shades of Bublé - Tribute • Disney’s Beauty and the Beast • Here Comes the Sun - A Tribute - The Broadway Musical FAN FOUR PACKS to the Music of the Beatles Gather four friends or family members • Rockin’ in the USA for any performance and receive - A Linda Ronstadt Tribute MUSIC AND DANCE • How Sweet It Is! • Lauren M. Grame - A James Taylor Tribute - An Evening of Song 10% OFF! • Pianist Jason Lyle Black • The Tamburitzans (All tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. • A Well-Strung Christmas • Dave & Pat Sing-Along Fan Four Pack is not available online – via telephone or in-person sale only.) COMEDY EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE PRICING • Kelly Swanson • Kelly Swanson - Who Hijacked My Fairytale? - My Story-driven Life Member and general prices are listed on each performance • Pianist Jason Lyle Black • Theodore Roosevelt page in this brochure. Tarpon Arts Members receive discounted - Man in the Arena • Lynn Trefzger - Ventriloquist pricing to all shows and events, as indicated. • This Blessed Plot, This Earth Children and students with ID are eligible for $10.00 tickets to by Elizabeth Indianos HOLIDAY all shows and events unless otherwise indicated. • A Well-Strung Christmas Children under 5 are permitted free admission but must sit on a • A Victorian Christmas lap and will not be provided a seat without a purchased ticket. at the Safford House 5 6 Welcome Back Concert in the Park Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Directed by Jamie Bierchen SAT, AUG. 14 • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Craig Park Band Shell, 5 Beekman Lane (in Craig Park) SAT, SEPT. 11, 18 • 7:00 PM Admission: FREE SUN, SEPT. 12, 19 • 2:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) Join Tarpon Arts for a free Welcome Back Concert in the Park celebrating General: $22 | Member: $19 our new 2021-2022 Season of exciting live performances and special events scheduled September through July. We proudly present for your Sherlock Holmes is on the case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are listening and dancing pleasure ELLADA! Bring your lawn chairs, blanket, being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and and a picnic if you please and enjoy an evening of wonderful music from Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its three multi-talented musicians that are a Tarpon Springs’ favorite. Visit our newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit. Does a wild hellhound Tarpon Arts tent for a copy of our season brochure and register for prize prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in drawings for free tickets and more! Music starts at 6:30 PM. time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be. “Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. 7 www.concordtheatricals.com 8 America’s Sweethearts The Odd Couple Sponsored in part by The Music of the Andrews Sisters Directed by Madison Claire SAT, OCT. 2 • 7:00 PM FRI, OCT. 8, 15 • 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) SAT, OCT. 9, 16 • 2:00 PM General: $32 ꞁ Member: $29 SUN, OCT. 10, 17 • 2:00 PM The Andrews Sisters were dazzling figures in the music industry for Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave. (Alt. 19) roughly 30 years. America’s Sweethearts bring those bygone days and General: $20 | Members: $17 classic hits back in their fresh and vibrant show! The Sweethearts have In this popular comedy by Neil Simon, he explores relationships and the performed across the USA honoring our veterans to hits like “Boogie capacity for change. With personalities and styles that are opposites, Woogie Bugle Boy” as they celebrate history through their crystal-clear Oscar and Felix realize that they both must change their ways, not only to harmony and colorful costumes. Enjoy selections from the Great American live together, but to be better men. Songbook, classic Broadway, pop tunes from the 1950s, and jazz, through a variety of trios, duets, and solos … all with a slice of old-fashioned fun! “The Odd Couple” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
9 10 Who Hijacked my Fairytale? Kelly Swanson - My Story-driven Life Starring Kelly Swanson A Motivational Talk SUN, OCT. 17 • 2:00 PM MON, OCT. 18 • 10:00 AM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane (in Craig Park) General: $30 ꞁ Member: $27 Complimentary, by reservation only. Step into the magical, heartwarming, incredibly funny journey of a This motivational program “My Story-driven Life” is based on Kelly’s wayward southern belle who went from being a shy child who tried to be book “Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale?” Follow Kelly on a journey through invisible, to a tacky woman who just won’t stop talking. This story starts the power of story as it played out in her own life - ending with the four and ends on the other side of the fairy tale - to the land of muffin tops and pillars to find passion, purpose, and confidence to set goals and reach turkey necks, ungrateful children, and fairy dust that turned out to be just them - and to create a winning mindset - laughing the whole way. Seating dust. As you walk through Kelly’s story, you may find yourself standing in limited to location capacity of 100 patrons. Reserve space early to avoid your own story, realizing that it’s not too late to find your own happily ever disappointment. after.
11 12 The Soul of Broadway - Impossible Dreams Yellow Brick Road Starring Terron Brooks A Tribute to Sir Elton John’s Music SAT, OCT. 30 • 7:00 PM SAT, NOV. 6 • 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) General: $32 | Members: $29 General: $37 | Member: $34 Brooks, best known for NBC’s Emmy Award-winning mini-series The Yellow Brick Road is a full concert tribute, complete with an incredible Temptations and star of Broadway’s Lion King as Simba states, light show and sound system. Every detail of an actual Elton John “I conceived The Soul of Broadway to take the stories of the songs concert is presented in such a way that will have our true Elton John outside of the Broadway musical and make them relevant to everybody, fans screaming for more! With more than thirty-five years of performing no matter where they are in life.” The evening will boast an array of newly on stage, lead Gerald Brann has captured the very essence of the arranged favorites such as “The Music of the Night” from The Phantom “Rocketman” himself. Enjoy Elton’s classic hits “Daniel,” “Crocodile Rock,” of the Opera, “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story, and “The “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” and so many more from one of the world’s Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha, to name a few. Terron’s voice greatest entertainers. is breathtaking - don’t miss this show!
13 14 Theodore Roosevelt One Act Plays Festival Man in the Arena 10 Directors, 10 Casts, 10 Plays in 2 hours for 1 price! Produced by Rick Kastel SUN, NOV. 14 • 2:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) THURS, NOV. 18 • 7:00 PM & FRI, NOV. 19 • 7:00 PM General: $25 ꞁ Member: $22 SAT, NOV. 20 • 2:00 PM & SUN, NOV. 21 • 2:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) Derek Evans portrays former President Teddy Roosevelt in this informative, General: $20 | Members: $17 one-man show. Touching on a series of episodes and anecdotes from his life, Evans (in character as Roosevelt) speaks of ideals and causes that The always popular One Act Plays Festival is back with the quick, Roosevelt believed in such as family values, patriotism, and the value of witty, short plays you love featuring the talents of our local playwrights, self-reliance and conservation of our natural resources. He even touches directors, and actors! Patrons will play an important role as they cast their on the famed plush toy that was given Roosevelt’s nickname when it was votes to crown festival favorites after the final show. Get your tickets now first sold - the teddy bear. and enjoy ten different plays in one 2-hour show! Winners will be posted on Tarpon Arts’ Facebook page on Monday, Nov. 22.
15 16 A Well-Strung Christmas Shakespeare in the Dark Sponsored in part by SAT, DEC. 4 • 7:00 PM SAT, DEC. 4 • 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) SUN, DEC. 5 • 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM General: $40 | Members: $37 Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave. (Alt. 19) General: $18 | Members: $15 Ring in the holiday season with one of Tarpon Arts’ favorite groups - the string quartet Well-Strung! The hit holiday show was devised by Actor, director and set designer, Graham Jones, portrays William Well-Strung, Mark Cortale and director Richard Jay-Alexander, and Shakespeare in this hour-long venture into the murderers, conspirators, features the group’s own unique pop-classical spin on some of the gossips, lovers, and rogues of the Bard’s most famous plays. Shakespeare’s characters share tales of woe and short-lived triumphs most beautiful and traditional holiday favorites, such as “Silent Night,” in select scenes with witty commentary from Shakespeare. For his “Sleigh Ride,” all the way to Dolly Parton’s “Hard Candy Christmas” and grand finale, the Bard will present a fifteen-minute version of Hamlet. everything in between. Shakespeare in the Dark is written, directed, and costumed by Dee O’Brien. Prepare for a rollicking good time - educational and entertaining! “The Fifteen Minute Hamlet” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com 17 18 Victorian Christmas at the Safford House Lauren M. Grame - An Evening of Song Advance Tickets Required - Tickets Sold by Session Tarpon Springs Resident and a Tarpon Arts’ Favorite! SAT, DEC. 11 • 10 AM - 6:00 PM (3 Sessions) Accompanied on piano by Constantine Grame SUN, DEC. 12 • 10 AM - 6:00 PM (3 Sessions) SAT, JAN. 15 • 7:00 PM Sessions begin at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane (in Craig Park) Safford House Museum, 23 Parkin Court (off Grand Blvd.) General: $16 | Members: $13 General: $16 | Member: $13 | Child/Student: $10 | Under 5: Free Soprano Lauren M. Grame presents an evening of beautiful music ranging Experience a Victorian Christmas celebration at the historic 1883 Safford from classical favorites to Broadway hit tunes. The performance will House Museum. Actors portraying the Safford family members and include classics by Puccini, Mozart, Brahms, Rodgers and Hammerstein friends will guide you through the home tour sharing stories and facts and Lerner and Loewe. Mrs. Grame will be accompanied on piano by her about their lives in the Victorian era of Tarpon Springs. Included in each husband, Constantine Grame. Come support two talented local artists in 2-hour session is a house tour, harpist performance, Victorian storyteller, this evening of beautiful song and music. complimentary refreshments and a photo opportunity with Safford cast. Advance tickets are required to ensure an enjoyable experience for all patrons. 19 20 This Blessed Plot, This Earth Old Friends A Micro-play Written & Produced by Elizabeth Indianos A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Sponsored in part by FRI, JAN. 21, 28 • 7:00 PM SAT, JAN. 22 • 7:00 PM SAT, JAN. 22, 29 • 2:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) SUN, JAN. 23, 30 • 2:00 PM General: $37 ꞁ Member: $34 Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave. (Alt. 19) Old Friends is a stunning recreation of Simon & Garfunkel’s famous 1981 General: $18 | Members: $15 Concert in Central Park. This upbeat 90-minute show will take you back This Blessed Plot, This Earth is a mural painting by renowned artist in time to that cool September night in New York City when Paul Simon Elizabeth Indianos that was commissioned by the City of Tarpon Springs and Art Garfunkel reunited for a free concert singing such hits as “Mrs. through the Public Art Committee. It was completed in 2021 and graces Robinson,” “Homeward Bound,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “The the two north walls of the Cultural Center’s gallery. It dramatically Boxer,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Sound of Silence,” and many more! illustrates the history of Tarpon Springs combining native plants, animals, Complete with a back-up band, the warm, blending harmonies and crisp historic buildings, and people. Indianos, as playwright, brings some guitar work recreate the sound, look, and feel of this legendary duo in their mural subjects “to life” and incorporates the stories they must tell in this most famous performance ever. inspiring, hour-long performance staged right in front of the mural! 21 22 Frontiers Changes in Latitudes The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band The Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show SAT, JAN. 29 • 7:00 PM SAT, FEB. 5 • 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) General: $35 | Member: $32 General: $37 | Member: $34
Frontiers covers all the greatest hits of Journey, taking you back to the late Changes in Latitudes is the country’s premier tribute show of singer- 70’s during Journey’s magical inception with Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon, songwriter Jimmy Buffett, the master of the tropical lifestyle. Get ready for and to the 80’s with Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain, when Journey’s the ultimate beach party! Leader Steve Kareta mimics Jimmy’s casual, timeless, chart-topping hits such as “Open Arms,” “Separate Ways,” “Send story-teller style, taking you on a laid-back yet up-beat musical trip Her My Love,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and many others ruled the airwaves. through the sun-drenched Caribbean. Expect to hear such classics as “Margaritaville,” “Come Monday,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and many more classic hits!
23 24 Funny Little Thing Called Love Destination Motown Sponsored in part by Directed by Elizabeth Phillips Featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers FRI, FEB. 11, 18 • 7:00 PM FRI, FEB. 11 • 7:00 PM SAT, FEB. 12, 19 • 2:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. (inside City Hall) SUN, FEB. 13, 20 • 2:00 PM General: $37 ꞁ Member: $34 Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave. (Alt. 19) The Sensational Soul Cruisers are an 11-man, horn group fronted by four General: $20 | Members: $17 soulful vocalists who pay homage and tribute to the very best of the 60s, Get onboard for an around-the-globe journey of hilarious twists and turns. 70s & 80s Old School, Classic Soul, R&B, Motown and Disco. This music Your romantic misadventures begin with a used-car-selling Romeo in group captures and emulates the distinctive style of a classic show band Dallas, Texas, then on to Waikiki with a bunch of fun-loving gals from working together to deliver the ultimate Soul Cruisers dance party! If you Georgia who foul up a honeymoon. Next stop is a London rooftop bistro miss the music of groups like The Temptations, Four Tops, Earth Wind with a budding romance and annoying American tourist. You’ll safely land & Fire, Chicago, and other iconic groups, get ready to relive some of the in New York to see how a mid-life crisis and zippy marriage proposal work best music ever recorded or played live with the Soul Cruisers. out. By the time the play is finished, love will conquer all and your sides will ache from laughter! 25 26 Icons Show Starring Tony Pace The Jersey Tenors A Tribute to the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Legends Live Forever From Frank Sinatra to Frankie Valli to Figaro…Forgettaboutit SUN, FEB. 20 • 2:00 PM SAT, FEB. 26 • 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) General: $35 ꞁ Member: $32 General: $37 ꞁ Member: $34 Tony Pace is trademarked as the man with the voice who just happens to The Jersey Tenors create an explosive blend of the most iconic opera be funny. For his Icons show, Tony pays tribute to those who’ve defined classics alongside such Rock ‘n’ Roll industry greats as Queen, Journey, themselves as stars and have gained great respect, reverence, and global Elton John, and Billy Joel to name but a few. But being “Jersey Proud” recognition. ICONS - think Sinatra, Streisand, Cher, Elvis and so many they include some of Jersey’s finest like Frankie Valli and The Four more! It is a tribute to the music, the artists, the legends and the greatest Seasons, Sinatra, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Kool and The Gang, and singers of the 60s, 70s & 80s. Tony’s shows are fast, funny, guaranteed to even Whitney Houston (Jersey Girl)! These four charming wise guys will bring back fond memories and leave you wanting more. raise the roof with their powerful voices, and they will have you singing along before yous guys know it.
27 28 The Tamburitzans Folk Music Favorites - A Sing-Along! SAT, MARCH 5 • 7:00 PM With Patricia King & Dave Wladaver Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) SUN, MARCH 6 • 2:00 PM General: $40 | Members: $37 Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane (in Craig Park) The Tamburitzans are the longest-running U.S.-based folk ensemble. General: $15 ꞁ Member: $12 They are dedicated to the performance of the music, songs, and dances Join Dave and Patricia for a lively sing-along of all your favorites such as of international cultures. The Tamburitzans’ shows are a kaleidoscope “Puff the Magic Dragon,” “Tom Dooley,” “MTA,” “Blowing in the Wind,” and of sight and sound, with lively music, energetic dancing and colorful, “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right.” They will perform well known picks from authentic costumes. They are perpetually a Tarpon Springs favorite and folk artists such as Peter, Paul & Mary, The Kingston Trio and many more enjoy performing on our stage for their many loyal fans. Tickets sell out from iconic folk groups whose music, that originated decades ago, are still fast. Purchase early to avoid disappointment. performed and beloved to this day. Song sheets will be provided. Come, be a singing star for an afternoon of fun.
29 30 The Best of the Eagles Shades of Bublé SAT, MARCH 12 • 7:00 PM SUN, MARCH 20 • 2:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) General: $37 | Member: $34 General: $35 ꞁ Member: $32 The Best of the Eagles is the most exact interpretation of the music of Delivering a setlist comprised only of songs recorded or performed live by the Eagles in America, bar none! Each member mirrors his counterpart Michael Bublé, like “Feeling Good,” “Moondance,” “Come Fly With Me,” in the Eagles instrumentally and vocally. However, this is no simple copy “Home,” “Everything,” “Fever,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” and many band or impersonator act but rather a group of excellent musicians who more, this three-man tribute honors the sophistication, retro style, and expertly and authentically re-create the songs, the music, the vocals and high-energy fun that Bublé himself brings to his concerts while engaging the magical aura of one of America’s greatest rock bands. Who can resist diehard fans with thrilling new three-part vocal arrangements, smooth “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” “Take it Easy,” “One of These Nights,” and choreography, and charming, good looks. so many more!
31 32 Here Comes the Sun Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance Their mantra: we don’t impersonate – we celebrate Directed by Jamie Bierchen the music of the Beatles! FRI, APRIL 8 • 7:00 PM SAT, MARCH 26 • 7:00 PM SAT, APRIL 9 • 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) SUN, APRIL 10 • 2:00 PM General: $37 ꞁ Member: $34 Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) Here Comes the Sun is an extraordinary musical celebration of a decade General: $22 ꞁ Member: $19 of Beatles music. From “She Loves You” to “Sgt. Pepper’s” and “Taxman” Set sail with this classic Gilbert and Sullivan comedy that boasts one of to “Let It Be” these phenomenal artists are able to recreate the music and the most famous patter songs in musical theater history. This hilarious, the high energy and excitement of the “Fab Four” in this exciting modern hopeful farce follows young Frederic, an orphan who has mistakenly been Rock ‘n’ Roll experience. From Broadway, Lincoln Center, and Trans- apprenticed to an ineffectual but raucous band of pirates. Love triangles, Siberian Orchestra, these singers and multi-instrumentalists combine their lies, and an “ingenious paradox” make for a winning comedy by The unique talents to create a fresh and vibrant one-of-a-kind production. Gilbert & Sullivan Players!
33 34 Rockin’ in the USA The Hallelujah Girls Sponsored in part by Directed by Lisa Malloy SAT, APRIL 23 • 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) FRI, APRIL 22, 29 • 7:00 PM General: $37 ꞁ Member: $34 SAT, APRIL 23, 30 • 2:00 PM SUN, APRIL 24 & MAY 1 • 2:00 PM Dawn Turlington has been wowing people for over 20 years with her charm and audience appeal. Her tribute to Linda Ronstadt is spot on. Cultural Center, 101 S. Pinellas Ave. (Alt. 19) Not only does she favor the entertainer, but her voice is also dynamic General: $20 | Member: $17 and versatile. She hits all of Ronstadt’s genres from country, big band, After the sudden death of a dear friend, a feisty group of Southern women folk, to rock and roll. Hear such classic songs as “Different Drum,” “Blue decide that life is indeed short, and they vow to change their lives and Bayou,” “You’re No Good,” “When Will I Be Loved,” “Heat Wave,” “Poor, achieve their dreams. The first change was converting an abandoned Poor Pitiful Me,” and many more. church into a day spa. The SPA-DEE-DAH is born, and the fun begins when an old high school boyfriend resurfaces along with female rivalries. The poignant moments you’ll experience at The Hallelujah Girls’ show reminds us of the importance of good friends, and of not taking life so seriously that we forget to laugh and love. 35 36 Jason Lyle Black The Art of Health Sponsored in part by “The Backwards Piano Man®” A Free Community Event! SAT, APRIL 30 • 7:00 PM SAT, MAY 14 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) Craig Park & Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane General: $27 ꞁ Member: $24 Free admission. No parking on Beekman – pedestrian traffic only. Jason Lyle Black, also known as “The Backwards Piano Man®”, is an The Art of Health highlights the unique ways the arts impact an individual’s award-winning pianist, composer, and entertainer whose combination of health and well-being. From a veteran’s PTSD to a student’s academic beautiful music, hilarious musical comedy, and incredible stage antics achievements to the positive effect of dance on those with autism or produce a one-of-a-kind show. One moment Black showcases remarkable Parkinson’s disease to the burden of stress which adversely impacts piano talent while the next he cracks the audience up with his own bits like people of all ages - the arts have played an important, positive role. “Songs Not to Play at People’s Funerals!” You won’t want to miss this one- Enjoy live musical entertainment, exhibitors, a Kid’s Art Section, multiple in-a-million show! demonstrations, food trucks and more! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic if you’d like and spend the day in beautiful Craig Park to celebrate the arts and health.
37 38 The Vocal Illusions of Lynn Trefzger How Sweet It Is! Steve Leslie Sings James Taylor SAT, MAY 21 • 7:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) SAT, JUNE 4 • 7:00 PM General: $25 ꞁ Member: $22 Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) General: $35 ꞁ Member: $32 Lynn Trefzger is back with a trunk full of zany characters. Lynn and her trunk of funny friends have won her accolades such as Funniest Female Grammy Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Steve Leslie Performer of the Year and nominated as Funniest Female by American performs the music of James Taylor in an authentic and spellbinding Entertainment Magazine. Her off-the-wall audience interplay is one of the concert backed by The Walking Man Band, a group of world-class best components of her show. Don’t miss this multi-talented comedienne recording and touring musicians. Steve’s warm baritone and exceptional (and her many voices) who not only performs on stages throughout the guitar technique will have you singing along to such classics as “Carolina country but has also appeared on ABC, TNN, A&E and Lifetime television. in My Mind,” “Shower the People,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Fire and Rain,” “Up On the Roof,” and many more.
39 40 Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark Directed by David O’Hara Directed by Michael Cote FRI, JULY 22, 29 • 7:00 PM SAT, JUNE 11, 18 • 7:00 PM SAT, JULY 23, 30 • 2:00 PM SUN, JUNE 12, 19 • 2:00 PM SUN, JULY 24, 31 • 2:00 PM Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine Street (inside City Hall) General: $23 | Member: $20 General: $35 ꞁ Member: $32 ꞁ Child/Student (ages 4-18) $15 Infant/Toddler on adult’s seat $0 Weird playwright Sebastian Sly lives in a creepy old mansion called The Shadows. His arch enemy is drama critic Sylvia Frye who hates A wandering enchantress transforms a cruel and vain prince into a stage thrillers. Due to her ruthless reviews, Sebastian was forced hideous Beast, leaving him only one way to reverse the curse - fall in into retirement. Plotting revenge, Sebastian invites her to his home to love with another and earn her love in return. Belle, a beautiful book- convince her she’s wrong about his work. When likeable innocents, Zip lover, encounters the Beast when she arrives at his castle to plead for her and Lilac, show up and are terrorized by the insane goings-on, Sylvia father’s freedom, ultimately trading her own for his. As tension over her exposes the plot but gets hers in the end! imprisonment escalates in the town, spurred by Gaston, the selfish lover “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” is presented by arrangement with Concord who seeks Belle’s hand in marriage, the relationship between Belle and Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com the Beast grows, leading to an emotional, and transformative, conflict. 41 42 9 Principles to a Florida Friendly Yard Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Speaker - Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County
• Roadmap to success using the 9 principles • What services are offered at Extension Office This season, the Knowledge & Nibbles Series will have a “GREEN” • How to soil sample focus. Tarpon Arts will host four interesting, educational presentations focused on trees and native plants presented by local experts. Tree removal: Florida Property Law Location: Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane in Craig Park vs. City Ordinances and begin at 2:00 PM. February 8, 2022 Sessions will last approximately 1 hour. Light refreshments will Speaker - Shannon Brewer, be served. City of Tarpon Springs Municipal Arborist General: $10 / Member: $7 / Tarpon Springs Resident: $7 (with I.D.) This charge is per session. • Statute 163.045 private property owner rights Each attendee’s name will go into a drawing for a tree of their choice. • Current ordinances for trees that do not qualify The more workshops you attend, the more chances to win. Two (2) winners will be announced at end of the final Knowledge & Nibbles in • How and why to find ISA Certified Arborist April 2022. • Property line pruning
The Art of Tree Pruning Mangroves Tuesday, October 12, 2021 April 5, 2022 Speaker - Stephen Robinson, Speaker - Conor Petren, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County Pinellas County Water and Navigation
• Why to prune • Cause no harm • 1996 Florida protection status • Objectives of pruning • Time of year • Mangrove species identification • Approach/pruning cuts • Pruning palms • Mangrove benefits • How to structurally prune • Demonstration • General trimming criteria Thinning/reducing/raising/cleaning • • Define 65% rule for homeowners Restoration young vs. mature • • How to hire a PMT (Professional Mangrove Trimmer) 43 44 EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY BECOME A MEMBER! Before or After the Show! Your membership helps us bring quality entertainment to Tarpon Springs! What pairs nicely with a world-class performance? Some world-class bites, libations and sweet treats! Being a Tarpon Arts Member comes with a year full of fun, Present your ticket/stub before or after any performance at one discounts, events and perks. With a variety of levels to fit every of our participating Restaurant Partners to redeem a free special budget, you are sure to find a membership right for you. offering! (Must be used on the same date as shown on ticket) Memberships can be purchased online by visiting Currents Restaurant TarponArts.org/membership, by calling 727.942.5605, or by visiting 200 E. Tarpon Avenue | Refined American Cuisine the Heritage Museum & Tarpon Arts Ticket Office at 100 Beekman 727.940.5377 | Website: currents-tarpon.com Lane (in Craig Park), Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Complimentary glass of wine or Sangria with food purchase Wine Society 110 E Tarpon Avenue | Chic Wine Bar, Craft Beer, Small Plates 727.940.4600 | Website: winesocietyfl.com Complimentary glass of wine or beer with food purchase Johnny Grits 857 E Klosterman Road | Classic Southern-style Cuisine 727.942.4748 | Website: johnnygrits.com Complimentary item from Appetizer Menu or Alcoholic Drink Menu with food purchase Orange Cycle Creamery 212 E Tarpon Avenue | Homemade Ice Cream, Including Non-dairy & No Sugar Added Options 727.935.1260 | Website: orangecyclecreamery.com Complimentary scoop of ice cream with additional ice cream purchase Wine at the Docks 828 Dodecanese Blvd. | Wine bar, free daily wine tastings and gift shop 727.942.9463 | Website: tarponspringswine.com Complimentary glass of wine or beer with food or retail purchase Tarpon Tavern 21 N Safford Avenue / Old-world pub serving American Favorites 727.945.1000 | Website: tarpontavern.com Complimentary glass of wine or beer with food purchase The Bistro 17 N Safford Avenue / Mediterranean Cuisine 727.935.5770 | Website: tuscansunitalianbistro.com Complimentary glass of wine or beer with food purchase www.TarponArts.org | 727.942.5605 | [email protected] 45 46 GOOD TO KNOW YOU COME FIRST! Prices: We are proud to offer the most affordable, high-quality shows in the area! Tickets are available for purchase by cash, check or bank card. There is a $1.85 bank card processing fee per transaction.
Show/Event Details: Please visit TarponArts.org for complete details and descriptions of all shows and events.
Ticket Office: The Ticket Office is located inside the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane in Craig Park. Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM The health and safety of our patrons, staff and visiting artists is Phone: 727.942.5605 or purchase online at TarponArts.org our top priority, and extra precautions are being taken to reduce risk: The Performing Arts Center Ticket Office, 324 Pine St. (inside City Hall), and the Cultural Center Ticket Office, 101 S. Pinellas Ave., • Disinfection and sanitization of all general use and highly open one hour before performances. touched surfaces Seating: All performances at the Performing Arts Center and Cultural • Hand sanitizer stations provided throughout the building Center are reserved seating. Heritage Museum and Safford House • Employees and volunteers trained on safety plan concerts and shows are general admission. Please advise the Ticket Office of any special seating needs. We are doing our best to minimize the possibility of exposure, but exposure cannot be completely eliminated. You assume all Although the situation rarely occurs, Tarpon Arts reserves the right to risks related to exposure. change your seat if necessary because of production issues, audience safety or duplicate seating. If performances are postponed, rescheduled or cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, Tarpon Arts will offer Late seating is at the discretion of House Management and may not be exchanges, gift certificates or refunds. available at all performances. Dates and times are subject to change without notice. Parking: Parking is free at all locations. There are parking lots and street parking on all sides of the Performing Arts Center. Special Needs: Please advise the Ticket Office in advance if there are any special needs. We offer hearing assistance Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are available from the Ticket devices and wheelchair seating with advance notice. Large- Office in any value amount. print programs are available upon request with one week’s notice. Refunds and Exchanges: All ticket sales are final. NO refunds will be issued. Tarpon Arts Members may exchange tickets no later than 24 The accessible entrance at the Performing Arts Center is hours prior to performance. located on the west side on North Ring Ave. At the Cultural Concessions: A variety of drinks and snacks are available for Center, the accessible entrance is located on the east side of purchase before the performance and during intermission. Only bottled the building. Accessible entrances at the Heritage Museum water is permitted in the theaters. Cash and select bank cards are and the Safford House are located at the front of the entrances accepted at the Performing Arts Center. Concessions are cash only at of the building. the Cultural Center, Heritage Museum and Safford House. www.TarponArts.org | 727.942.5605 | [email protected] 47 48 STAGE
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GROUPS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 Looking for something interesting and affordable to do with a large group? Tarpon Arts has the answer! E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 We cater to assisted living facilities, group retirement homes, community clubs, scout troupes, schools and more!
Group Pricing for Performances: Groups of 10 or more F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 are eligible for discounted ticket prices when purchased together. Groups of 15 or more will receive a free concessions voucher for each patron. Group bus drivers/chaperones receive free G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9 G10 admission. Ticket reselling/scalping is prohibitied.
Group Pricing for Museum Tours: Groups of 10 or more are eligible for special bundle pricing when you tour the Heritage H5 Museum and Safford House Museum on the same date. Dates and availability may vary. Call to reserve.
Please call our Ticket Office at 727.942.5605 to book your group reservation or tour today! CULTURAL LOBBY 70 Seats + 1 ADA 49 CENTER 50 STAGE STAGE
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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LOBBY 295 Seats + ADA Seating Area 51 52 We’ve employed safety measures and protocols to ensure you and your loved ones feel confident, protected and safe in our facility.
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