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Pilgrim's Progress
Friday & Saturday, Sept. 17-Oct. 2 at 7:30 PM
Jason Cardwell is directing. Call stage manager Leslie Cardwell for information - 706-366-7196

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June 2010
Cheaper by the Dozen
A musical. From the book by Frank Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. Dramatized by Christopher Sergel. Score by David Rogers and Mark Bucci. Directed by Carol Lamb and Jessica Stephens Adults - $10 Seniors & Military - $8 Students - $6 Family - $35 Call 706-536-8052 for Reservations.

May 2010
Readers' Theatre
Readers' Theatre presents their newest production Friday, May 14 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, May 15 at 2:30 PM. Admission is $5 Great family entertainment!

April 2010
Rahab
Family Theatre and Eastern Heights Baptist Church will present Rahab Friday and Saturday April 9-24 at 7:30 PM Ticket Prices Adults - $10 Seniors and Military - $8 Students - $6 Family Ticket - $35 Call 706-536-8052 for Reservations

March 2010
Two One Acts in March
Family Theatre presents Two One-Acts Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs and An Irish Engagement Friday and Saturday, March 19-27 at 7:30 PM. Ticket Prices Adults - $10 Seniors & Students - $8 Students - $6

February 2010
Zora Hurston & the Chinaberry Tree
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
Valentine Special with Cheryl & Theresa
Happy Valentine’s Day! Cheryl Palmour - Act I “A Most Unusual Day” and many others Theresa Garcia - Act II “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” The Sound of Music and many others Ticket Prices Adults - $10 Seniors and Military - $8 Students - $6

January 2010
Angel Street (Gaslight)
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
Readers Theatre - 3 One-Acts
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
Papa's Angels
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
Children's Letters to God
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
A Little Princess
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
Mick Stone - Illusionist
Adults -$10 Seniors - $8 Students - $5 Mick's Web Site unforgettablemagic.com

September 2009
Mick Stone - Popular Illusionist/Comedian
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
Harvey
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 - Musical
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
You Can't Take it With You!
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
The Hobbit
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
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 Night of Nostalgia
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
Emperor's New Clothes
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
A Fine Romance - Valentine Special
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
The Glass Menagerie
January 23-31, 2009 Adults - $10 Senior Citizens - $8 College & High School Students - $5

December 2008
Readers' Theatre - Dec. 19 & 20, 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
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
The Runaway Preacher
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
An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein
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
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
Arsenic & Old Lace
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
Reader's Theatre Presentation
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
Ramona Quimby - 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
C.S. Lewis's The Magician's Nephew
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
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
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
Julie Julie - A Revue of the Works of Julie Andrew
Admission Adults - $8 Seniors - $6 Students - $6 Call for Reservations - 706-536-8052

January 2008
Agathe Christie's The Mousetrap
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
Taffetas Christmas - Encore Performance
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
The Family Redeemer - The Story of Ruth
Family Theatre & Eastern Heights Baptist Church will Present The Family Redeemer is based on the Old Testament book of Ruth.

September 2007
Stuart Little
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
An Evening of Stars
Family Theatre presents An Evening of Stars A Catered Dinner By a Local Chef 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

June 2007
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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
Donkey Tales - A Musical
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
Little Women was performed Friday, April 20 & 27 & Saturday, April 21-28 At 2:30 p.m.

March 2007
The Hiding Place - A Musical
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
The Jungle Book
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
New Play by Scott Keen - My Mother's Doll
Play was performed Friday, Jan. 19 & 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 20 & 27, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.

December 2006
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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 - Purchase Your Tickets on Pay Pal
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
"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
Where the Lilies Bloom
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
The World of Carl Sandburg
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
Godspell - The Musical
This wonderful musical was directed by Kimberly Cone, Carol Lamb,Mary Catherine Chambliss, and Jessica Stephens.

May 2006
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
This endearing comedy was presented May 5 & 6, and 12 & 13, 2006. Time: Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m.

April 2006
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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
Alice in Wonderland

February 2006
Steel Magnolias
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
Three Murders & It's Only Monday
Hilarious Mystery/Comedy by Pat Cook

December 2005
Little House on the Prairie Christmas
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, and the Wardrobe
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
Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music

May 2005
It's Murder in the Wings
FAMILY THEATRE PRESENTED “IT’S MURDER IN THE WINGS”

April 2005
Be Careful What You Wish For - A Fairy Tale
Presented at Rose Hill Baptist Church (2100 Hamilton Road) - on Friday, April 15 & 22 Saturday, April 16 & 23 7:30 p.m.

March 2005
Tom Sawyer - the Musical

February 2005
For Better - For Worse - Musical Comedy Revue
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
The Ugly Duckling by A.A. Milne
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
Jane Eyre
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
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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
Anne of Green Gables - the Musical
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
The Music Never Played
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
An Evening of Broadway Held Over
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
Arsenic and Old Lace - Dessert Theatre
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 Boxcar Children - The First Book
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
Cinderella - A Dessert Theatre
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
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
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
Emma
Based on the classic by Jane Austen.Adapted to the Stage by Sandra Fenichel Asher

March 2003
The Secret Garden
Based on the Classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett - adapted to the Stage by Pamela Sterling

September 2002
Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof, the beloved musical, was presented at Evangel Temple September, 2002.

July 2002
Tilly
Tilly was presented at Evangel Temple July 2002.

May 1998
The Sound of Music
Presented at The Liberty Theatre - May, 1998