THE TOWN THEATRE AMERICA’S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING COMMUNITY THE ATRE SEPTMBER 2011 93RD SEASON PRESENTED BY : en years ago this month, Town Theatre opened its 83rd season South with the musical blockbuster South Pacific and, after a mammoth opening weekend, America as we knew it was forever changed by Pacific T9/11. Immediately thereafter, each performance of the 2001 South Pacif - ic was dedicated to the First Responders and all Americans devastated by that day’s events. The cast and audience joined hearts and hands in MUSIC BY RICHARD RODGERS singing “God Bless America.” Additionally, Town generated more than $3,500 that was given to the local Red Cross for relief efforts. As our LYRICS BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II nation remembers this day on the tenth anniversary, Town Theatre will BOOK BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II AND JOSHUA LOGAN again offer South Pacific as our way to commemorate and remember. ADAPTED FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE WINNING NOVEL Indeed, we will never forget. Please join with us in a fundraising effort THE TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC BY JAMES A. MICHENER to benefit our local First Responders and to acknowledge those in our PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN MUSIC LIBRARY, INC. audience as well as all men and women who have or are serving in our military. (SEE PAGE 2 FOR DETAILS.) The show’s timeless tunes – “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair” and “Bali Ha'i,” – alone are worth the price of admission. However, the classic story from the Golden Age of American Musical The - atre will enchant those who have loved it for years as well as those experiencing it for the first time. Kyle L. Collins ( Camelot, Damn Yankees ) appears as Emile DeBecque, with Shannon Willis Scruggs ( Always...Patsy Cline , Nellie in the 2001 South Pacific ) and Cortlin Collins ( Gypsy, Beauty and the Beast ) sharing the role of Nellie Forbush. Comedy abounds with Rob Sprankle ( Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The King and I ) as Luther Billis and Kathy Hartzog ( The Drowsy Chaperone , Bloody Mary in the 2001 version) as Bloody Mary. Tracy Steele ( Bye Bye Birdie, Joseph… ) portrays Lt. Joseph Cable, Megan Thomas ( White Christmas ) takes the role of Liat and Jessie Rivera ( West Side Story ) plays Lt. Buzz Adams. These perfor - mances, along with those of the rest of the outstanding cast, are sure to make South Pacific a treat you won't want to miss ! Director – Frank L. Thompson III Choreographer – Kaitlyn Rainwater Musical Director – Christopher A. McCroskey Costumer – Lori Stepp Scenic & Lighting Designer – Danny Harrington SPONSORED BY Childs & Halligan, P.A. and Delta Dental Join us for “Some Enchanted Evening….” All who are present for the opening night performance of South Pacific are cordially invited to join the cast and crew immediately after the show for a reception at our own “Bali Ha’i” – the parking lot of our most generous neighbors, NBSC. We promise more than K-rations as our complimentary hors d’oeuvre and champagne reception will be catered by Tronco’s (The Medallion Center) and Lizard’s Thicket. And while Luther Billis may attempt to take charge, this soiree is sponsored by The Board of Directors of The Columbia Stage Society. SEPT 9 - OCT 1, 2011 BOX OFFICE 799-2510 ADULTS $20 1012 S umter Street • Columbia, South Carolina SENIOR/COLLEGE/MILITARY $17 YOUTH (17 AND UNDER) $12 PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR ON PAGE 3 www.towntheatre.com FOR SHOW DATES AND TIMES • The talk About Town is... Famously hot (but delightfully “cool”) ...Wonderful Weekday Enchanted Evenings Sometimes just making it to the middle of the week is a cause for celebration. And wow! Have we got the deals for you! Come celebrate with a Night on the Town at Dianne’s on Devine, The McCutchen House on the USC Horseshoe or Miyo’s on Main. Once again we’ve teamed up with the fabulous Dianne’s on Devine, OR Columbia’s own Trolley and then the perfect ending for the evening – Stroll across the street to the elegant sur - a performance of South Pacific ! roundings of The McCutchen House for an “enchanted evening” with a pre-show · • Just decide which Wednesday – September 14th or 21st gourmet dinner (five courses with a compli - • Park at the theatre then enjoy a Trolley ride mentary glass of wine). Thursday, September to Dianne’s on Devine (leaving at 5:45 pm, sharp) 15, will feature Tuscan delights including Enjoy a relaxing, scrumptious 3-course dinner Calabrese Pork Ragu and Potato Gnocchi including a complimentary glass of wine. with Mushroom and Shallot sauce. Thursday, September 29 will feature the Lobster and Choose from the following when you get to the restaurant: Charleston Crab Cake Feast. The cost is $30 A Starter Course if you are a Town member or $45 for non- Lobster Ravioli, Tuscan Caesar, Italian Egg Roll or House Salad members. This includes tax and gratuity. OR An Entrée Course Bacon Wrapped Petite Filet Mignon , Baked Lasagna, Red Snapper Santa Lucia , Once again stroll from the theatre to Miyo’s on Grouper DaVinci , Petite Rack of Lamb , Chicken Saltimbocca or Vegetable Ravioli Main and choose from their entire sumptuous menu to create your own “enchanted evening.” A Dessert Course You and your party select the date and Town Tiramisu or New York Cheesecake with Berries will assist you with reservations. Any area Miyo’s offers you 10% off your entire meal After dinner the Trolley will bring you back to Town Theatre when you dine with them prior to our produc - where you’ll be treated to South Pacific . tion of South Pacific . The cost? This ENTIRE Night on the Town is only $40 per person We’ll begin taking reservations Tuesday, (This includes for members and $55 per person for non-members August 30 at noon. Call Sandra at everything except a gratuity at Dianne’s). What a deal for a wonderful 799-2510 to reserve your spot. evening out! We will remember and commemorate… Make a contribution ($2 minimum, please) and receive a hand-crafted lapel ribbon. All funds received will be given to the Midland Area Fire Department First Responders. RESERVATIONS FOR MEMBERS WHEN TO RESERVE TICKETS • Late-comers will be seated at the rear of the auditori - PATRONS, SUSTAINERS, BENEFACTORS AND um until intermission if space is available. PRODUCERS may begin reserving tickets for • Tickets not picked up at all are considered “used” South Pacific , Friday, August 19 . and replacement tickets cannot be issued. ALL OTHER MEMBERSHIP LEVELS (Family, • Tickets may be exchanged for another performance Adult, Senior and Youth) may begin reserving tickets of the same show ONLY if 24-hour notice is given for South Pacific , Monday, August 29. and seating is available. WAYS TO RESERVE TICKETS • If you must cancel on the day of a show, you may • request to be placed on stand-by for another perfor - E-MAIL your request with “tickets” in the subject mance of the same show. If tickets become available, line to [email protected] you will be contacted by phone on the day you have • FAX request to 799-6463 using the form below requested. • MAIL request using the form below Thank you for following our policies and for your understand - • CALL the Box Office 799-2510 ing as we strive to be equally fair to all of our audience. • AT the Box Office The Box Office is open weekdays, noon - 5:30 p.m. South Pacific (extended to curtain on show dates). September 9 - October 1, 2011 TICKET POLICIES SMTWTFS • All cash tickets reserved by members or non-mem - bers must be paid for by 3 p.m. two days prior to the 9 10 performance and are non-refundable. 11 (3pm ) 14 15 16 17 • Cash tickets may be paid for over the phone with MasterCard or Visa. 18 (3pm ) 21 22 23 24 • You may pick your tickets up early or have them 28 29 30 OCT 1 held in the box office until performance night. (Membership cards are kept in the box office and are Sunday matinees (September 11 and 18 ) at 3:00 PM signed when tickets are picked up.) All other performances at 8:00 PM. MAIL REQUEST FORM or FAX TO 799-6463 Name ______________________________________________________________________ No. of Seats ____________ Day Phone ______________________________________ Night Phone _________________________________________ THEATRE SEATING CHART 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice D 4 3 2 1 C 1 2 345678910 3 4 Day & Date __________ _________ __________ 1 2 E WC D 1 11 Section/Row/Seat# __________ _________ __________ E 1 12 F 1 11 G 4 3 2 1 G 1 12 Special Needs/Requests _____________________________ H H 1 11 J J 1 12 ________________________________________________ K K 1 11 L Stamped self-addressed envelope must be included. L 1 12 Payment enclosed M 1 11 N 4 3 2 1 N 1 12 Mail to: TOWN THEATRE RESERVATIONS O O 1 11 1012 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201 P P 1 12 Q Tickets: Adult $20 Q 1 11 R R 1 12 Senior/College/Military $17 S 1 11 Youth (17 and under) $12 T 1 12 T 4 3 2 1 U 1 11 U V 1 12 1 2 3 4 The Town Theatre receives support from the Cultural Development Fund of the Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties. SEPTEMBER 2009 SEPTEMBER 2009 ADULTS $18 ADULTS ADULTS $18 ADULTS www.towntheatre.com YOUTH (17 AND UNDER) YOUTH $12 www.towntheatre.com SENIOR/COLLEGE/MILITARY $15 SENIOR/COLLEGE/MILITARY YOUTH (17 AND UNDER) YOUTH $12 SENIOR/COLLEGE/MILITARY $15 SENIOR/COLLEGE/MILITARY – See page 2 for show details.