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November 9, 2011 - Florence, AL 'TIL BETH DO US PART

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February 8, 2011 - Florence, AL ¡°Almost, Maine¡± by John Cariani  At the Shoals Theatre, 123 North Seminary Street • Florence, AL 35630. Thursday, February 24 ¨C Saturday, February 26 at 7:30pm and Sunday, February 27 at 2pm. Tickets Available at www.shoalstheatre.com or by calling the box  office at 256-764-1700 the week of the show. Prices in advance are $10 for adults and $8 for students.  Prices at the door are $12 for adults and $10 for students Website: www.AlmostMaine.com .

Synopsis (courtesy of www.AlmostMaine.com)
On a cold, clear, moonless Friday night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star filled sky above, residents of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised; hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. But the bruises heal and the hearts mend¡ªalmost¡ªin what has been described as ¡°a comic, romantic roundelay¡± by The Wall Street Journal, ¡°a wooly midwinter night¡¯s dream¡± by The Dallas Observer, ¡°love in the time of frostbite¡± by The New York Sun, ¡°a sweet-natured valentine to fools and idioms¡± by The Los Angeles Times, ¡°a gem¡± by Florida Weekly, ¡°an unapologetically romantic fable¡± by The Arizona Republic, and ¡°an effervescent yet deeply felt tragicomedy¡± by The Melbourne (Australia) Age. ALMOST, MAINE inventively explores the mysteries of the human heart, touching audiences with laughter, heartbreak and hope.

About the Director: Adam Neal is a 6 year veteran of the Zodiac Players, having been in ¡°Barefoot in the Park¡±, ¡°Pageant¡±, ¡°Arsenic and Old Lace¡±, ¡°Don¡¯t Dress for Dinner¡± and many others. Along with his wife, Rachel Cunningham Neal, as assistant director, this is his second time behind the scenes, having last directed ¡°A Tuna Christmas¡± in November, 2008. Also returning from ¡°Tuna¡± is Shina Southard as Technical Director.

About the Cast: The director is thrilled at the mix of veterans and newcomers in ¡°Almost, Maine¡±! Some local theatre veterans include Keith Rhodes, Gail Allen, Tim and Amber Rhodes, Wesley Thompson, Jennifer Steen Kilpatrick and Michael Hill. Some new talent includes Drew Rutland, Kaylee Poston, Jay Paul Chase, Olivia McNeely and Brodie Green. Other familiar faces are Michaela Allsup, Jamie Connolly, RJ O¡¯Connell, Hunter Jackson, Jennifer Adams, Michael Bradley, and Anna Grott. Some of the cast are ¡°youngsters¡± stepping up from the more child-oriented Gingerbread Players to the Zodiac Players for the first time. Whether the cast members are local theatre favorites, brand new faces, or somewhere in between, EVERYONE is putting in a tremendous effort, and those lucky enough to see ¡°Almost, Maine¡± will be blown away by it all!

December 27, 2010 - Florence, AL The Zodiac Players of the Shoals Community Theatre will be holding auditions for their upcoming production of "Almost Maine" on Jan 3 and 4th from 7-9pm both nights at the Zodiac Theatre on Hermitage Drive in Florence. There are 19 parts for men and women ages 16-48. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The show will be performed Feb.24-27 at the Shoals Theatre in downtown Florence. For more information call 256-577-8682.

December 12, 2010 - Florence, AL Almost, Maine directed by Adam Neal/edited by Shannon Whitley-Weston
This play is set in the fictional town of Almost, Maine. The show is made up of nine different scences. Each scene deals with a different aspect of love and all it's ups and downs. It maybe cliche to say, but you really will laugh, cry, and laugh until you cry. The theme is very simple--LOVE--but for the characters in Almost, Maine, trying to deal with love is anything but simple.

 

October 26, 2010 - Florence, AL The Gingerbread Players will present O Henry's comedy, "The Ransom of Red Chief", November 11-13 at 7:30 PM and November 14 at 2 PM at the Historic Shoals Theatre in downtown Florence. Patty Hughes is directing this classic story of a rough and tumble little boy who is kidnapped by two hapless criminals and turns their lives into a nightmare. The cast features Dan Beene & Michael Green as the kidnappers and James Baggett as "Red Chief'. The cast also includes Terry Pace, Caeley Moore, Dmitry Tunic, Brenda Stejskal, Michaela Allsup, Lena Newborn, Leesa Barber, Dawn Downey, McKinzy McCollum, Katherine Dolan and Elizabeth Barber. Tickets are $10 adults and $8 students if purchased in advance or $12/$10 at the door. For tickets call (256) 764-1700.

 

September 21, 2010 - Florence, AL "The Dixie Swim Club¡± will be presented by the Zodiac Players at the Shoals Theatre Oct. 14-16 at 7:30pm and Oct. 17th at 2pm. The show features five southern friends which met in college, who set aside every August to visit. It¡¯s a touching story about how friendships last forever. Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten this comedy is directed by Andrew Maples and Laura Connolly. The cast includes Sheree performed by Jennifer Kilpatrick, Dinah is Tori Helms, Lexie, Suzie Yarbrough, Jerri Neal, Amber Rhodes and Vernadette by Susan Grissom. The Stage Manger will be Gail Allen and Dressers will include Lisa Maples and Stephanie Hudson. Tickets are 10.00 adults 8.00 students in advance. 12.00 adults 10.00 students at the door. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.shoalstheatre.com or call 256-764-1700. Box office hours are 11am-3pm Oct. 11-16. The Box office is located at the Shoals Theatre.

June 16, 2010 - Florence, AL SCT Theatre Classes; SCT Theatre Classes are now enrolling for the 16 week Fall Semester which begins August 2. Instruction is available in private and group classes in acting, musical theatre, directing, scene design and playwriting. Michael Green, a veteran with 30 years of theatre experience, is the instructor. Discounts are available for taking multiple classes or for students paying for more than one month in advance. For more information or to enroll call (256) 740-9402 or email SCTClasses@aol.com. Click HERE to download Fall Booklet.

February 15, 2010 - Florence, AL The Shoals Community Theatre, Inc., umbrella organization for the Zodiac and Gingerbread Players, will be offering theatre classes beginning April 1st, 2010.  Michael Green, a 30 year veteran of community and professional theatre, will be conducting weekly private and group classes in acting, musical theatre, directing, set design and playwriting.  Anyone 8 and up is welcome to enroll regardless of whether they are a beginner or stage veteran.  All classes will be structured based on the experience level of the individual student or group.  For more information, including fees, class descriptions and how to enroll, please see the attached brochure.

October 27, 2009 - Florence, ALTickets on sale for 'Back' reunion - Tickets are on sale for the 25th "Back to the Future" reunion, a special event for the University of North Alabama's 2010 George Lindsey/UNA Film Festival. The reunion will be at 7 p.m. March 5 at the Shoals Theatre in downtown Florence. "Back to the Future" screenwriter Bob Gale and actors Lea Thompson, Marc McClure and James Tolkan are scheduled to appear at the event. Tickets, which are $15 plus tax and a processing fee, are available at lindseyfilmfest.com and at the UNA Bookstore. UNA student tickets are $5 plus tax and must be purchased at the UNA Bookstore, one ticket per student ID. All tickets are general admission. For details, call the George Lindsey/UNA Film Festival office at (256) 765-4592.

October 21, 2009 - Florence, AL - The Shoals Community Theatre is looking for interest in starting theatre classes that would be open to the public and to all ages and experience levels.  Are you interested in taking classes in acting, musical theatre, directing, scene design or playwriting?  If so, the Shoals Community Theatre would like to know.  Please email us at SCTClasses@aol.com and let us know which type of classes you would be interested in taking and whether you are a child (age 8-12), teenager (12-18), or adult (18 and older).  As planning progresses we will keep you informed and send you additional information.  Thanks for you help!

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May 28 , 2009 - Florence, AL - Performance pays tribute to Elvis' music. Click here to read the full story...

April 30, 2009 - Florence, AL - Variety show raises money for historic theater. Click here to read the full story...

March 7, 2009 - Florence, AL - Film festival kicks off 12th year. Click here to read the full story...

May 7, 2008 - Florence, AL - Shoals Theater sign replica placed atop marquee. Click here to read the full story...

December 30, 2007 - Florence, AL - Historic Shoals Theater under new ownership. Click here to read the full story...