Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Play opens Dec. 6 at Theatre on the Square The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but for many people they can also be a stressful time. That’s especially true for the characters of the Pulaski Fine Arts Association’s upcoming production of “A Gift To Remember,” who find themselves stranded at a train depot on Christmas Eve. “It’s a story of some travelers at holiday time … [Read more...] about PFAA presents ‘heartwarming’ travel tale
The Waynesville High School Theatre Department and Thespian Troupe 1669 will present their fall play, “Shakespeare in Hollywood” by Ken Ludwig at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Waynesville High School Auditorium. Set in 1934, the play follows Shakespeare’s most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, who have magically materialized on the Warner Bros. Hollywood set … [Read more...] about WHS to present play ‘Shakespeare in Hollywood’
“Pinocchio” director Shannon Shrum paints makeup on Amanda Porter, who plays the puppet known as Miss Rose in the Pulaski Fine Arts Association production of “Pinocchio.” The final two performances of the family-friendly comedy are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Theater on the Square in downtown Waynesville. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and younger. … [Read more...] about Last chance to see ‘Pinocchio’
Like most classic fairy tales, there are many versions of “Pinocchio.” But the latest stage version offered by the Pulaski Fine Arts Association strives to be fast-paced, fun and family friendly. “(It’s) a thrilling comedy! You’ve got to see it!” said 9-year-old Jaime Welsh, who stars in the title role as a wooden puppet who strives to become a living boy. Evening performances of the play, … [Read more...] about PFAA plays ‘Pinocchio’ for laughs
From left, with some magic provided by the Blue Fairy, played by Krista Madden, the wooden puppet Pinocchio, played by Jaime Welsh, comes to life to the surprise of Gepetto, played by Ancle Evans during a rehearsal for the PFAA production of the family comedy “Pinocchio.” Evening performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 14, 15, 21 and 22, with 2:30 p.m. matinees scheduled … [Read more...] about PFAA’s ‘Pinocchio’ opens this weekend
Special to myguidon.com Up-and-coming stars in the world of comedy are coming to St. Robert this Saturday. Comedy Night is scheduled at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 331. Host R.J. Ryan will welcome comedians Eric McElroy, Derek Luna and Tim Montileone, who have appeared at venues across the country and been featured on cable TV specials and shows nationwide. Audience members must be … [Read more...] about Comedy Night is Saturday in St. Robert
The Fine Linen Theatre company of Rolla will present the musical “Newsies” March 28 through April 6 in Leach Theatre, located inside Castleman Hall on the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus. This Tony-award-winning stage version of the 1992 Disney movie of the same name tells the true story of the 1899 Newsboy’s Strike and revolves around a youth-led campaign to force … [Read more...] about Rolla theater group presents ‘Newsies’
Curtain rises on ‘12 Angry Men’ Demonstrating how he believes a murder could have occurred, Juror No. 3, played by Jay Whittaker, left, pretends to stab at Juror No. 8, played by Dana Whatley, as other jurors look on in shock during a rehearsal for the PFAA production of “12 Angry Men.” The play opens this weekend with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Theater on the Square in … [Read more...] about PFAA drama opens this weekend
The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German Soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace. The Fine Linen Theatre production of “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914,” an acapella musical, opened Tuesday. Performances continue at 7 p.m. tonight and Friday with a 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about Rolla group performs play about WWI truce
The Ozark Actors Theatre in Rolla announced that actress Ashley Kate Adams will star in a one-woman version of “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 7 through 16 at the Cedar Street Center in Rolla. A new version of the classic Charles Dickens tale has been adapted by Angela Saur and OAT’s artistic director, A.S. Freeman, who will direct the stage production. “I am absolutely thrilled to be bringing a … [Read more...] about OAT to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ in one-woman show
A holiday tale funny enough to be told twice will soon return to the Theater on the Square as the Pulaski Fine Arts Association presents its 2018 production of “A Dickens Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts.” Last performed by PFAA in 2007, the curtain will rise on this year’s production at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30. “It’s being done a little differently this time,” … [Read more...] about ‘Dickens Christmas Carol’ returns to TOTS
Special to GUIDON Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Blackbeard the Pirate” from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the home of the Ozarks Actors Theatre company, the Cedar Street Playhouse, in Rolla. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately … [Read more...] about Children’s theater auditions Monday in Rolla
The Lyric Live Theater production of “Dramatic Paws,” and original comedy by Greg Story, will premier at 7 p.m. Friday, with additional shows at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29 at the theater located at 117 First Street in Newburg. The play tells the story of a struggling actress, played by Katy Roberts, who attempts to get a part in a major theatrical production by winning a radio call-in … [Read more...] about Newburg theater group presents ‘Dramatic Paws’
From left, actors Stephen Woolsey, Ancle Evans and Ashley Black perform Friday during the Pulaski Fine Arts Association production of “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Performances of the play continue at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee scheduled for Sunday at the Theater on the Square in downtown Waynesville. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 … [Read more...] about ‘Usher’ provides thrills, chills
Story and photo by Matt Decker Assistant editor mdecker01@springfi.gannett.com There’s something wrong with the Usher house. Is it cursed? Haunted? Or are its inhabitants simply mad? The answers may not be immediately clear, but one thing is certain, according to director April York: “This play will keep you on the edge of your seat,” she said. “It’s a great story.” The curtain is set … [Read more...] about PFAA builds suspense with ‘House of Usher’
