Salina Community Theatre Event Listings

***Jan 13-28, 2012 - Lend Me a Tenor
Ken Ludwig

Tenor Tito Merelli, known as “Il Stupendo,” is scheduled to sing the lead in Otello. But even before the star leaves his room, things begin to unravel. Merelli’s wife, who has mistaken an autograph-seeker hidden in his closet for a secret lover, leaves him a “Dear John” letter. The distraught Merelli is accidentally given a double dose of tranquilizers to calm him and passes out. The company’s manager is determined that the show will go on, so he asks his assistant Max to impersonate the opera star. Max puts on the blackface makeup required for the role of Otello, and his disguise succeeds admirably – until Merelli, also in blackface, wakes up and heads for the stage.
What follows is a chain-reaction of mistaken identity, farcical plot twists, double entendres, innuendoes, and constant entrances and exits through many doors. Don’t miss this evening of laughter, slapstick, and multiple projectiles!
Join the party on Opening Night! Celebrate the opening with hors d’oeuvres and desserts before the show on Friday, January 13 at 6:30pm.

***Feb 10-25, 2012 - Fences
August Wilson

Stage and screen actor Jernard Burks returns to SCT to portray Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues during his prime, Troy's bitterness takes it's toll on his relationships with both his wife and son who now wants his own chance to play.
In 2004, Jernard stole the spotlight as Boy Willie in SCT’s first August Wilson presentation, The Piano Lesson. Recently, Jernard has appeared in Four Brothers with Mark Wahlberg, Street Kings with Forrest Whitaker and Keanu Reeves, and the smash hit, The Hangover. On television, you might have seen him in The Bernie Mac Show or CSI.
Join us for hors d’oeuvres and desserts before the show on Friday, February 10 at 6:30pm.

***Apr 6-22, 2012 - Cabaret
Joe Masteroff, John Kander & Fred Ebb

What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play!
SATURDAY, FEB 4 | 10am-NOON

Want to audition for Cabaret? Or just want to dance like a Kit-Kat girl (or boy)? Make sure you take the choreography workshop from Vickee Spicer (choreographer of SCT's production).

Class fee is $20 if you register ahead of time, and $25 at the door. Don't miss out on the opportunity for a great class and a chance to sharpen your Fosse technique!

Click here for the registration form, and more information! Call Jordan at 785.827.6126 or e-mail jordan@salinatheatre.com if you have any questions!
Sponsored by Bennington State Bank | Philips Lighting

***June 15-July 1, 2012 - Footloose, The Musical
Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford & Walter Bobbie
Additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins

The film sensation brought to life on stage with even more hits than before!
Sponsored by Bank of Tescott