February 2010
Black History Month
Follow this link for information about FT's collaboration with the Columbus Public Library.
http://www.thecolumbuslibrary.org/programsevents/specialprogramming.html
Book by William Miller
Adapted by Cheryl Marynell (Palmour)
Information about our February Show
Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree
Black History Month
The Columbus Public Library and Family Theatre are teaming up for a worldwide premier of this play on the early life of Zora Neal Hurston (January 7, 1891-January 28, 1960). Zora was an American folklorist and author during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. Of Hurston’s four novels and more than 50 published short stories, plays and essays, she is best known for her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. Cheryl Marynell (Palmour), a director at Family Theatre and an adjunct professor at Chattahoochee Valley State University, adapted the play from the children’s book of the same title by William Miller.
February 2010
A Valentine Special
A Note from the Artistic Director
Neil Stephens informed us late Friday afternoon that he would be unable to do the show because of health reasons. I had a decision to make. Over 50 people had made reservations for the show, and it was Valentine’s Day weekend! Many of the men had called and set up this time as a special treat for their wives! I did not want to disappoint them or any of our other patrons at this late date. I made a decision. I called two women whom I believe possess incredible musical talent and asked them to fill in. I also called and ask Carol Lamb to play for Theresa. They all three agreed and sacrificed their Saturday to make tonight possible. If you are disappointed in any way, you are welcome to a full refund or free tickets for a future show. See me or call me later. Meanwhile, enjoy. I do not think you will be disappointed. As for me, I am incredibly proud. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Cheryl Palmour - Act I
“A Most Unusual Day”
“Anyone Can Whistle”
“Many a New Day”
“Unforgettable”
“Misty”
“The Glory of Love”
“Devil Moon/Moonglow”
“ When I Fall in Love”
“My Funny Valentine”
“The Way You Look Tonight”
Theresa Garcia - Act II
“Sixteen Going on Seventeen”
The Sound of Music
“But Not for Me”………….Gershwin
“Trolley Song”……………………..Meet Me in St. Louis
“Jimmy”……………………..Thoroughly Modern Millie
“Think of Me”…………………....Phantom of the Opera
“Goodnight My Someone”………………….Music Man
“Hello Young Lovers”…………………...The King and I
“On the Street Where You Live”…………..My Fair Lady
Ticket Prices
Adults - $10
Seniors and Military - $8
Students - $6
January 2010
Julie Massey will be directing Angel Street (Movie Version - Gaslight) to be performed Friday and Saturday, January 22-Feb. 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM.
Tickets
Adults - $10
Seniors - $8
Students - $5
Family Ticket - $35
December 2009
Family Theatre School of Performing Arts
presents
3 One-Acts
"Peggy the Pint-Sized Pirate"
"The Two Colored Coat"
"What Gift Will We Bring?".
One is for fun. One is a 5 minute "lesson" play, and the last one is a story about the Three Wise Men deciding what gift to bring baby Jesus.
December 2009
The play will run Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM.
Call 706-536-8052 for reservations.
Characters:
Momma (Sharon Jenkins) - 33
Papa (Grins Jenkins) - 40-45
Maude Jenkins - 7
Alvin Jenkins - 9
Becca Jenkins - almost 13 (she is mute and her lines are done as voice overs)
John Neal Jenkins - 5
Hanna Rose Jenkins - (tomboy) 10
Grammy Jenkins - 60-70
Jimmi Lee - 16
Doc Webb - 50 - 60
Preacher Pruitt - 50-60
Ludlow Wacky, Jr. - (bully) 10-11
Luclow Wacky, Sr. - 40
Principal Newton - 40-45
Ada Passmore - 7
Additional school children
The play is a Christmas story with folk music. Mama and Papa do most of the singing, but the songs are simple and easy to sing. The play is set during the Great Depression in 1935 in Appalachian Mountains near North Highlands, North Carolina.
November 2009
Nov. 6-21
Director - Rubye Stafford
Musical Director & Choreographer - Carol Lamb
Stage Manager - Eliza Carmen
Business Manager - Brittany Whitehurst
Adults - $10
Seniors & Military - $8
Students - $5
Family Ticket - $35
$1.00 off ticket for canned items donated to Valley Rescue Mission
September 2009
The show will be performed Friday and Saturday, September 11-26 at 7:30 PM.
Tickets
Adults - $8
Seniors - $6
Students - $5
Family Ticket - $25
Call 706-536-8052 for reservations.
September 2009
Adults -$10
Seniors - $8
Students - $5
Mick's Web Site
unforgettablemagic.com
September 2009
Mick is coming back by popular demand! His show on Saturday, June 6 was a huge hit at Family Theatre.
http://unforgettablemagic.com
Two Shows on Sept. 5, 2009
Matinee at 3 PM and Evening Performance at 7:30 PM
Jason Cardwell, a local illusionist, will open for Mick.
August 2009
Lou Smith, one of our beloved directors, will be bringing another great classic to the Family Theatre stage - Harvey. The dates are August 14-29, 2009. Mark your calendars.
June 2009
The Kids of Bristol is a
musical based on the Life of the 19th Century
English Pastor—George Muller
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS;June 12-27, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Adults—$10 Seniors—$8 Students—$5
2100 Hamilton Rd.—Rose Hill Baptist Church
Table reservations—706-536-8052
George Fredrick Müller (German: Georg Friedrich Müller) (September 27, 1805 – March 10, 1898), a Christian evangelist and coordinator of orphanages in Bristol, England, cared for 10,024 orphans in his life. He was well-known for providing an education to the children under his care, to the point where he was accused of raising the poor above their natural station in life.
May 2009
Remember the Frank Capra classic of 1938. Well, it won the academy award that year for Best Movie and Best Director. Lou Smith, one of our "famous" directors,will be bringing this hilarious classic to the Family Theatre stage May 22-30, 2009.
Adults - $10
Seniors - $8
Students - $5
Groups of 20 or more - $6 each
Reserve a candle-lit table and bring your dinner!
April 2009
Jason and Leslie Cardwell will be producing their third children's show for Family Theatre. This incredible team collaborated on Jungle Book in 2007 and The Magician's Nephew in 2008.
March 2009
Heidi
March 20-28, April 3-4, 2009
Adults - $8
Seniors - $6
Students - $5
Groups of 20 or more - $5
Cheryl Palmour, Director
Bring your dinner; Family Theatre will provide the candles and a beautiful setting for your dinner. Call 706-536-8052 for reservations. E-mail Anne at Familytheatre@aol.c
February 2009
Jennifer Duncan’s Nostalgic Music
of the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s
“Put on your Dancin’ Shoes!”
Feb. 27-March 7, 2009 at 7:30 PM
All Tickets - $7
Groups of 20 or More - $5
February 2009
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Feb. 13-21, 2009
Adults - $8 Seniors - $6
Students - $5
Groups of 20 or more - $5
Written for Stage by Emily Houtler
Based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson
February 2009
Cheryl Palmour’s A Fine Romance
“Romantic Songs for Your Sweetheart”
"My Funny Valentine"
"Hello Young Lovers"
"It's Impossible"
"When I Fall in Love"
Misty
The Way You Look Tonight
Hey, There
Some Enchanted Evening
Feb. 6-7, 2009
All Tickets - $7
Family Ticket - $25
January 2009
January 23-31, 2009
Adults - $10
Senior Citizens - $8
College & High School Students - $5
December 2008
Barbara Dansby and her cast of 24 bright, energetic students will present a Christmas show Dec. 19 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2:30 PM. Barbara is the creator, director and costumers of this unique theatrical experience for children.
December 2008
An O. Henry Christmas
A Musical
December 5-13, 2008 at 7;30 PM. The cast includes Chelsea Durden, Lou Smith, Tia Barber,Lou Smith, and Ken Barber.
Cheryl Palmour & Carol Lamb, Directors
Adults - $10
Seniors & Students - $8
November 2008
Eastern Heights Baptist Church is collaborating with Family Theatre to produce God and the Runaway Preacher. This stage play tells the story of Jonah, a preacher who didn't do things God's way but was given a second chance. It is based on the book of Jonah in the Old Testament.
Friday and Saturday, Nov 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 at 7:30 PM
Admission
Adults - $8
Seniors & Students - $6
October 2008
Cheryl Palmour’s The Sound of Their Music: “An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein".
Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 25, 2008 at 7:30 PM
All Tickets - $7
September 2008
The Hundred Dresses is a 1944 children's book by Eleanor Estes, illustrated by Louis Slobodkin. The book is about Wanda Petronski, a poor and friendless Polish-American girl. Her teacher, outwardly kind, puts her in the worst seat in the schoolroom and does not intervene when her schoolmates tease her mercilessly. One day, after her classmates laugh and tease her over the faded blue dress she wears to school every day, Wanda claims to own one hundred dresses. The story follows these students as they learn a lesson about their moral values when faced with prejudice.
August 2008
Family Theatre presented
Arsenic & Old Lace
Friday & Saturdays
Aug. 22 & 23, 29 & 30, Sep 5 & 6
at 7:30 p.m.
Lou Smith directed this wonderful show.
June 2008
Cheryl Palmour will present a one woman show the weekend of June 27-28 at 7:30 PM.
All Tickets - $6
Call for table
Reservations - 706-536-8052
June 2008
Expressions Arts presents a
Reader's Theatre
Admission - $5
Hansel and Gretel
Zip's Adventure (A Dragon's Tale)
Nellie the Donkey
Boys Will Be Boys
Fruity Tales --Trust In God-- A David and Goliath Story.
Three are more skits than plays.
All of these except Hansel and Gretel were written by the students.
May 2008
Expressions Arts presents Ramona Quimby May 2008.
May 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 24 at 2:30 PM
Ramona is just starting third grade. Her parents told her to be nice to Willa Jean after school; stuff like don't push and shove on the playground, all the usual. Ramona has one big problem at school, Yard Ape. His real name is Danny and he's in Mrs. Whaley's class, just like Ramona. One time Ramona gets egg in her hair, yoke and all, and goes to the office to wash it out. She hears her teacher say "nuisance" and she thinks that Mrs. Whaley is talking about her! Ramona does a book report in front of the class and forgets what to say at the end, so she says,"... I can't believe I read the whole thing!"
April 2008
All Tickets - $6
Family Ticket - $25
Performances are Friday and Saturdays April 11-May 3, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Rose Hill Baptist Church - 2100 Hamilton Rd.
706-536-8052
March 2008
Our Town is a three act play by Thornton Wilder which is, perhaps, the most frequently produced play by an American playwright. The play is set in the fictional community of Grover's Corners, modeled after several New Hampshire towns in the Mount Monadnock region: Jaffrey, Peterborough, Dublin, and others. Using meta-theatrical devices, the play is set in a 1930's theater. Through the actions of the Stage Manager the town of Grover's Corners is created for the audience and scenes from its history between the years of 1901 and 1913 play out.
Performances will be held March 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, & 29 at 7:30 p.m.
February 2008
Jennifer Duncan, a local performer, did several shows in February featuring music from the 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's.
Some Songs in the Show:
"On the Sunnyside of the Street"
"Summertime"
"Unforgettable"
"Crazy"
"My Guy"
"Stop! In the Name of Love"
January 2008
Admission
Adults - $8
Seniors - $6
Students - $6
Call for Reservations - 706-536-8052
January 2008
CVCC and Family Theatre teamedup to present this award winning play. Cheryl Palmour directed.
Friday & Saturday, January 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m.
November 2007
Because of the unbelievable response to this delightful show, we will be having an encore performance of the show - Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m.
October 2007
Family Theatre &
Eastern Heights Baptist Church will
Present
The Family Redeemer is
based on the Old Testament book of Ruth.
September 2007
PERFORMANCES
Fri., Sept. 14 & 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 15 & 22 at 2:30 p.m.
All Tickets - $6
Family Ticket - $25
706-536-8052
August 2007
Family Theatre presents
An Evening of Stars
A Catered Dinner
By a Local Chef
Menu
Grilled Chicken Breast
Carved Roast Beef
Baked Potato Salad w/ Cheddar Topping
Green Beans
Whole Baby Carrots
White & Wheat Rolls w/ Butter
Tea & Coffee
Chocolate Creme Pie
Entertainment from Our Seven Musicals
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown*The Sound of Music*Godspell*The Hiding Place*The Taffetas*Tom Sawyer*Donkey Tales
“Emma”Awards
(Tony–type Awards for Our Performers)
SAT., August 25
Dinner is Served at 6:00 p.m.
$15 for Dinner
Tickets Must Be Purchased Before Reservations Can Be made.
706-536-8052
Buy your tickets for An Evening of Stars by using your credit card or PayPal. Look below on Home Page. Family Theatre will be notified and your reservation will be made. Call 706-536-8052 for more information.
June 2007
This delightful musical was presented Friday, June 15 & 22 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, June 16 & 23 at 4:00 and 7:30 pm
Jessica Stephens directed, assisted by Musical Director Kimberly Cone and Pianist Carol Lamb.
May 2007
Fri., May 11 & 18 at 7:30 p.m. Sat., May 12 & 19 at 7:30 p.m.
For Information and Reservations 706-315-6202
April 2007
Little Women was performed Friday,
April 20 & 27 & Saturday, April 21-28 At 2:30 p.m.
March 2007
A Musical based on the life of Corrie ten Boom
Directed by Cheryl Palmour
Piano and Musical Director - Kathy Morris & Jan Luquire
Set Design by Ricky Thornton
Performances will be held on Friday, March 23 & 30 and Saturday, March 24 & 31 at 7:30 p.m.
in the year 2007.
Bring your dinner. Desserts are free during intermission.
Admission
Adults - $10
Seniors - $8
Students - $8
March 2007
Performances was held Friday, March 2, 9 & 16, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, 10 & 17, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
January 2007
Play was performed Friday, Jan. 19 & 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 20 & 27, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
December 2006
December - Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Friday, Dec. 1 & 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 2& 9 at 2:30 p.m.
November 2006
American Girls
Directed by Leslie Cardwell, Ricky Thornton, & Lori Thornton
"Home is Where the Heart Is"
A Play about Kirsten
5 females, 1 male
"Tea for Felicity"
A Play about Felicity
4 females, 1 male
"Actions Speak Louder than Words"
A Play about Samantha
4 females, 2 males
October 2006
"The Taffetas" wasa musical revue set in 1956. It spotlighted four singing sisters performing on a nationally televised performance. They were convinced that Ed Sullivan is watching and the big break they had been waiting for might be upon them! The sisters sang, danced, and bantered through such numbers as "I'm Sorry," "Fly Me to the Moon," and "Where the Boys Are."
CAST
Emily Anders
Lisa Anders
Melissa Cone
Chelsea Durden
Director: Cheryl Palmour
Musical Director/Pianist: Sandra Nearhoof
Percussionist - Monica Saucier
Bass - Andrew Norton
September 2006
Family Theatre presented
Where the Lilies Bloom
Sept. 15,16, 22, & 23,& 30 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Theatre at Rose Hill Baptist Church
Free Desserts at Intermission
By Celeste Raspanti. Based on the book by Vera and Bill Cleaver.
Young Mary Call Luther has spunk, guts, spirit—call it what you will—and she needs them if she's to keep her family together after the death of her father. To do this, she has to hide her father's death from the county welfare, from Kiser Pease, their landlord, and from the townspeople. Kiser wants to marry Devola, Mary Call's older sister, a dreamy, quiet, deceptively retiring girl. Keeping Kiser Pease and the townsfolk at bay lets everyone in for some hilarious tricks and ruses that keep the play moving with action and suspense.
August 2006
Family Theatre presented
The World of Carl Sandburg
Carl Sandburg's works, adapted by Norman Corwin, as first performed by Bette Davis and Lief Erickson, et al. The best of the Pulitzer Prize winner's verse, including some previously unpublished; and prose, including the biography of Lincoln; and interspersed with American folk songs from his songbag.
July 2006
This wonderful musical was directed by Kimberly Cone, Carol Lamb,Mary Catherine Chambliss, and Jessica Stephens.
May 2006
This endearing comedy was presented May 5 & 6, and 12 & 13, 2006.
Time: Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m.
April 2006
Family Theatre Expressions presented Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Friday, April 21, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
March 2006
February 2006
Steel Magnolias
Friday & Saturdays,
Feb. 10, 11, 17,18, 24, & 25
7:30 p.m.
Adults—$10.00
Srs. & Students—$8.00
Concessions Sold.
December 2005
Hilarious Mystery/Comedy
by Pat Cook
December 2005
Come enjoy a great production with a talented cast and a fiddler to boot. Concessions will be sold in our beautiful cafe. Original art work is displayed in the lobby and cafe area.
November 2005
The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe
(Class Production)
Fri., Nov. 11 & 18
at 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 12 & 19
at 2:30 p.m.
All Tickets—$5.00
July 2005
May 2005
FAMILY THEATRE
PRESENTED “IT’S
MURDER IN THE WINGS”
April 2005
Presented at Rose Hill Baptist Church (2100 Hamilton Road) - on Friday, April 15 & 22
Saturday, April 16 & 23
7:30 p.m.
March 2005
February 2005
A Family Comedy Revue
Suitable for All Ages
If your business or church would like this show to come to your group, contact Anne Stumhofer at 536-8052. A love offering will be taken.
January 2005
Admission
All Tickets - $5.00
Concessions sold during intermission.
All shows were at Rose Hill Baptist Church - 2100 Hamilton Rd. (2 blocks from Talbotton Rd.)
October 2004
This inspiring play was adapted from the classic by Charlotte Bronte.
At Rose Hill Baptist Church
(Fellowship Hall)
2100 Hamilton Road
Costumes by Creatively Yours, Set Design by Merrill DeYoung
September 2004
A Children's Play
By Richard R. George
Adapted from the Fantasy
By Roald Dahl
Friday, September 24,Oct. 1 & 8, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 25, Oct. 2 & 9, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
At Rose Hill Baptist Church (Fellowship Hall)
2100 Hamilton Road
All tickets - $5.00
Call 536-8052 for Information
July 2004
This enchanting musical opened July 30, 2004 and closed Saturday, August 14, 2004. Friday and Saturday night performances were at 7:30 p.m. There were special morning performances at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 30 and August 6. The plays were performed at The Broadway Playhouse at 1047 Broadway.
July 2004
A father living in the shadow of his runaway daughter struggled with his family to move forward. He tried to find hope in a broken music box that was left by his daughter. His wife tried to find hope in the man she married but the father’s hidden secret threatened to tear the family apart.
June 2004
The Human Experience Theatre and Family Theatre presented An Evening of Broadway Friday, June 11 & 18,& July 2 and Sat., June 12 & 19 & July 3 at 7:30 p.m. The audience brought their dinner and enjoyed some of the finest performers in Columbus singing their favorite show tunes.
April 2004
Family Theatre and the Human Experience Theatre presented Arsenic and Old Lace at The Broadway Playhouse (formerly The Human Experience Theatre) in Uptown Columbus on Broadway. The show opened Friday, April 30, 2004 and closed Saturday,May 15, 2004. The time of the shows was 7:30 p.m.
January 2004
The show was presented Friday, January 23, 30 and February 6, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 24, 31 and February 7, 2004.
September 2003
Family Theatre presented this wonderful Rodgers and Hammerstein musical on the stage at St. Stephen's Church at 2601 Double Churches Road, Columbus, Georgia.The musical ran for two weeks.
May 2003
Based on the classic Tolkien novel, "The Hobbit" told the story of the adventure of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and elves and dwarves.
Adapted to the Stage by Patricia Gray - This dramatization of "The Hobbit" is authorized by Professor J.R.R. Tolkien.
March 2003
Based on the classic by Jane Austen.Adapted to the Stage by Sandra Fenichel Asher
March 2003
Based on the Classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett - adapted to the Stage by Pamela Sterling
September 2002
Fiddler on the Roof, the beloved musical, was presented at Evangel Temple September, 2002.
July 2002
Tilly was presented at Evangel Temple July 2002.
May 1998
Presented at The Liberty Theatre - May, 1998
