“2 0 0 9 S e a s o n S c h e d u l e”
2009 Season Ticket Shows
ENCORE PERFORMANCES
January 15, 16, 17 (curtain – 7:30 P.M.)
Florida Street Theatre,Clinton, South Carolina
Inspired by the best-selling book by the same name, this musical follows the lives of young friends as they voice their beliefs, desires, questions, and doubts. This show presents a universal message, which crosses the boundaries of age, geography, and religion.
Always... Patsy Cline
February 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 (curtain – 7:30 P.M.)
February 15 Matinee (curtain – 3:00 P.M.)
Florida Street Theatre, Clinton, South Carolina
Written by Ted Swindley
“Always... Patsy Cline” is back by popular demand. Jami Davis and Kay Addison reprise their roles in a tribute to the legendary country singer and her most ardent fan, Louise Seger. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation includes many of Patsy Cline's unforgettable hits.
First Baptist of Ivy Gap
May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 (curtain – 7:30 P.M.)
Florida Street Theatre, Clinton, South Carolina
Written by Ron Osborne
During WWII, six women gather at the church to roll bandages and plan the church's 75th anniversary. The women trade wit, dreams, and blame when word comes that one of their sons has been wounded in the war. Twenty–five years later, they reunite in the time of the Vietnam War to plan the church's centennial celebration. With humor and pathos, these six very different women find comfort, forgiveness, and redemption in each other.
Southern Hospitality
October 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 (curtain – 7:30 P.M.)
Florida Street Theatre, Clinton, South Carolina
By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten
The Futrelle Sisters (“Christmas Belles”) are in trouble again. Hard times have hit their hometown of Fayro, Texas. So the sisters come up with a plan to boost the economy by sponsoring “Fayro Days” which includes a craft show, a pet costume parade, a beauty pageant, and a Civil War reenactment. This play is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity – and a recipe for total hilarity.
Rented Christmas, The Musical
December 4, 5(cancelled), 11, 12 (curtain – 7:30 P.M.)
December 12 (2:00 P.M. – matinee)
Florida Street Theatre, Clinton, South Carolina
Written by Norman C. and Yvonne Ahern
John Dale decides to “rent” a Christmas from the local rent shop. Flustered at first, the proprietress quickly jumps into the project of providing all the elements for a Christmas celebration to a man who hasn't had a holiday since his parents died. Based on the short story by J. Lillian Vandevere, the story of how John Dale's rented Christmas turns into a new life for everyone makes this musical a warm story for the holiday season.
Youth Theatre
The Just So Stories (The Musical)
March 27, 28, April 2, 3, 4 (curtain – 7:30 P.M.)
Florida Street Theatre, Clinton, South Carolina
Book by Joseph Robinette, Music and Lyrics by Ronna Frank
Five of “The Just So Stories” including “How the Camel Got His Hump”, “How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin”, and “How the Elephant Got His Trunk” are vividly brought to life by Kipling's young daughter, Elsie. Lively action, intriguing stories, and colorful characters will delight audiences of all ages.
HONK!
June 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 (curtain – 7:30 P.M.)
Florida Street Theatre, Clinton, South Carolina
Music by George Stiles, Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Based on Hans Christian Andersen's “The Ugly Duckling”, HONK! tells the story of an odd looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to find his mother. Seduced by the wily cat, Ugly escapes but cannot find his way home. He is saved by a beautiful swan, Penny, and finds both his home and his heart.