Season 18 Line-Up

JOHN PATRICK’S
THE CURIOUS SAVAGE
AUGUST 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21
DIRECTED BY KYLE HADLEY
Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of the efforts of her grown-up stepchildren to get their hands on it. These latter, knowing that the widow's wealth is now in negotiable securities, and seeing they cannot get hold of it, commit her to a "sanatorium" hoping to "bring her to her senses." The self-seeking stepchildren are driven to distraction by their vain efforts to browbeat Mrs. Savage, but she preserves her equanimity and leads them on a merry chase.


NOEL COWARD’S
BLITHE SPIRIT
OCTOBER 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
DIRECTED BY BARB HARFORD
The fussy, cantakerous novelist Charles Condomine, re-married but haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, the clever and insistent Elvira who is called up by a visiting "happy medium", one Madame Arcati. As the (worldly and un-) personalities clash, Charles' current wife Ruth is accidentally killed, "passes over", joins Elvira and the two "blithe spirits" haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.

GHOSTS OF RUSSELL COUNTY
OCTOBER 29
Featuring authors of the macabre Roberta Simpson, Dr. Lynwood Montell and Nash Black, authors of the Brewster County Mysteries, Ghosts of Russell County explores the line between folklore and reality.


THE DANCE SHOPPE IN
THE NUTCRACKER
DECEMBER 3, 4, 9, 10
DIRECTED BY MARTI SALLEE
In the classic ballet brought to life, at a gala Christmas Eve party, Clara's godfather presents her with an amazing Nutcracker in the form of a wooden soldier. Too excited to sleep, she suddenly finds the Nutcracker brought to life. He tells her he is a prince, under the wicked enchantment of the Mouse King, and she joins him in a series of adventures in strange lands as he seeks to regain his throne. When she wakes, she finds the Nutcracker gone. Was it a dream or not?

THE CHILDREN’S THEATER IN
ALADDIN
FEBRUARY 18, 19, 25, 26
DIRECTED BY GARY McGOWAN
Romance, mystery, and more fun than a magic carpet ride - that's what makes this richly imaginative version of the story of Aladdin such a winner. You'll love all the colorful characters, including Yahoo and his pet snake, who serve as narrators; the evil magician, El Kahsid; the beautiful Princess Celestia; the spoiled, obnoxious Gorgan, who wants to marry the Princess; the lamp and ring Genies and their "wish-granting associates"; the poetic cave creeps; and finally Aladdin himself, who starts out as a lazy, insolent boy but proves himself to be a prince.


100TH ANNIVERSARY
TITANIC
APRIL 21, 22, 28, 29
DIRECTED BY MARY McGOWAN
Sail to the depths of the ocean on the most famed and largest ocean liner. Follow the last few hours of the life of the Titanic and witness a dynamic struggle for survival and the escape of young love. Featuring many special effects to re-create the sinking of the Titanic, you will be literally transported aboard the liner back to April 1912 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of her sinking.

NEIL SIMON’S
THE ODD COUPLE
JUNE 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, JULY 1
DIRECTED BY TODD WILSON
This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

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This Weekend Last Chance to See 'Hillbillies'

Auditions Coming Soon

Auditions for “James and the Giant Peach” will be held Saturday, March 26th at 2 pm in the Norfleet Gallery Annex, located next to the Star Theater on Main Street Russell Springs.

There are 17 speaking roles available for teens or adults. Children ages 12 and under will be needed as extras with the exception of the “James” character. Everyone auditioning will need to bring a photo of themselves for callback purposes. Other areas of help needed: stage hands, costumes, lights, and sound.

Show Dates are June 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26th

Alice in Wonderland Concludes This Weekend

A Caterpillar. A Mad Hatter. A Red Queen. A White Rabbit. A girl named Alice hopelessly lost in Wonderland. Follow Alice in all her adventures as she meets some curious characters in Alice in Wonderland. The show concludes with performances on the 25, 26, 27. Tickets are $7 for Adults and $4 for Children 12 and Under. You'll want to be sure to see this Wonderful story. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Grider Drug on Main St.

We're Back to Blogging!

We are back to blogging after going on a hiatus with our blog for a while. Also be sure to check out our new flash website at www.startheater.org

Star Theater to Open Season with ‘Classic’ Story

Star Season Seventeen will officially open this August ushering in an impressive series of plays and musicals beginning with the classic stage version of the Lousia Mae Alcot novel, Little Women.

Louisa May Alcott published Little Women: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, the first volume of her now-classic book, in 1868. That story's instant success prompted the second volume, Little Women: Good Wives. This spritely adaptation, commissioned by DreamWrights Youth and Family Theatre of York, Pa., is based on that first volume, along with "The Battle of Beaumanoir," a later Alcott story containing obvious echoes of Jo's penchant for swashbuckling tales and her touching friendship with their neighbor, Laurie.

Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters -- tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled baby Amy -- struggle to keep their family going while Father's away in the Civil War. In this beautifully dramatized adaptation of the classic novel, even as privation, illness, and sibling rivalry cast their shadows, each girl strives to find her true self.

“I am very proud of the hard work this cast has put into "Little Women", from the smallest part to the bigger parts their hearts are truly there.” says director Barb Harford, who will be directing this play with Mary Beth Warner.

Little Women will debut on Friday August 6th with performances on the 7th and 8th. The play will conclude the following weekend with performances on the 13th, 14th, and 15th. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7PM and Sunday Matinees at 2PM. All times are central standard. Tickets for this family friendly tale are $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.

“Come not only to see this wonderful story put into a play but to also support your community theater." adds Harford.

Following Little Women will be a busy season of plays that include show stopping dance numbers in Snoopy! the Musical, the classic horror play of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, a spirited Christmas production of Miracle on 34th Street, the fun Alice in Wonderland, a return to high school in Disney High School Musical 2, the fruity adventures of James and the Giant Peach. October 1st will bring a special visit from the SyFy Channel’s Keith Age and other ghosthunters in a one night event brought to residents of Russell County with the cooperation of the Downtown Revitalization Committee.

Updated information can be found on these shows by visiting the soon-to-be updated website www.startheater.org or on the Star Theater Facebook page. Specific show times and prices may be found by calling 270-866-STAR.