tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36288002008-09-04T11:07:12.533-05:00Ashtabula Arts Center GB Community & Straw Hat Theatre Newswebmdavenoreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628800.post-73274819620996377142008-09-05T10:22:00.002-05:002008-09-04T10:57:15.166-05:00

Just in Time for Halloween! Our Theater Season Opens with Hilarious, Sci-Fi fun! Book, music and lyrics by James Valcq Directed by Clay Nielsen Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Services, Inc. October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 All G. B. Community Theatre shows:Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket reservations of 4 or more must be

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The Hobbit November 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 Adapted for the stage by Patricia Gray from J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved fantasy classic, this prequel to "The Lord of the Rings" tells the delightful tale of the homebody hobbit, Bilbo Baggins and his many companions as they adventure across Middle Earth to retrieve a treasure stolen by the fierce and evil dragon, Smaug! Directed by Doug AndersonProduced

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Order tickets today for the children's classic “Alice in Wonderland” July 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26All shows 8 p.m. With its whimsical costumes, charming set and silly songs Straw Hat Theatre’s classic fantasy will capture the imaginations of young and old. Written by Sally Netzel with music by Beatrice Wolf, “Alice in Wonderland” is based on Lewis Carroll’s classic favorites that have been a

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It’s time for another fun, fabulous season of outdoor theater! "The Last Five Years"June 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 Opening on Friday, June 6, "The Last Five Years" is a one-act musical written by Jason Robert Browning that first appeared off-Broadway in 2002 and has quickly become one of the most beloved new musicals around. The story explores a five-year relationship between a rising novelist and a

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Join us in Straw Hat Theatre for our current production... "Little Mary Sunshine" June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, July 3, 4, 5 All shows begin at 8 p.m. Adults $10, Seniors $9, Students/Children $8 You won’t want to miss the funny and quirky tale “Little Mary Sunshine” which was one of the most successful off Broadway stage shows. Borrowing liberally from the 1924 operetta "Rose

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August Exhibit “Through the Years with Duane and Dorothy Searl” On display August 1 - 27 An opening reception will be held Friday, Aug. 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Artists look at the world in their own way. Inside, they have a creative passion which causes them to express themselves in ways that enriches their own lives and the lives of others. Through art, an artist expresses his own emotions

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Don't miss this intense and riveting drama! "Twelve Angry Men" April 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 2008 Thurs., Fri. and Sat. shows at 8 p.m.Sun. matinee at 3 p.m. At the local courthouse, 12 men have retired to a room to decide the guilt or innocence of a 19-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his stepfather after a late night argument. A woman who lives across the way testified she saw the

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Our 2007-2008 Season! Get into the Halloween spirit with our hysterical season opener! Rick Abbot'sDracula the Musical? October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.Sundays at 3:00 p.m.Darkness falls, wolves howl and lunatics sing in this madcap musical that spins the legend of everyone’s favorite vampire into a hilarious farce for the entire family! A

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The Children’s Theater Production Class presents “Charlottes Web The Musical” March 28 at 7:30 p.m. March 29 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and March 30 at 2 p.m. Based on the book by E.B. White Music and lyrics by Charles Strouse Book by Joseph Robinette Directed by Linda Fundis This exciting, new musical version of Charlotte's Web brings a new dimension to E.B. White's beloved classic. Songs include "

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An Audience Favorite: “Gypsy” Opens On Stage Exploring ambition, jealousy, family relationships, and the bittersweet loss of innocence, the musical favorite “Gypsy” will be playing on the G. B. Community Theatre stage at the Ashtabula Arts Center beginning Friday, February 29. Performances will also be held on March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14 and 15. Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday

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“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille” by Bruce Graham Jan. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Feb. 1, 2 Directed by Brint Learned Once upon a time, at the end of the world, in a tiny, forgotten town just off the exit ramp, ordinary folks face themselves, each other and the terrifying certainty of an early and unjust end. What, exactly, is causing the destruction of the world? No one really

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G. B. Community Theatre presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" November 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2007 Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m.Sunday matinees begin at 3 p.m. Directed by Stephen Rhodes Sponsored by Join us for "dinner before the show" on November 3! Dinner seating is at 6:30 p.m.Cost of dinner is $14 plus the cost of your theater ticket.The evening's cook will be

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G.B. Community Theatre is again offering dinners prior to select shows this season. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Price of dinner is $14 plus the cost of your theater ticket. Reservations are required and should be made no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the event. (440) 964-3396.2007-2008 Dinner DatesDracula the Musical?.................................................................

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“The Wizard of Oz” June 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22 and 23 All shows begin at 8 p.m. Directed by Linda Fundis "The Fantasticks” June 29, 30 July 1, 5, 6, and 7 All shows begin at 8 p.m. Directed by Douglas Eric Anderson "Side Show" July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, and 28 All shows begin at 8 p.m Directed by Stephen Rhodes Moby Dick! The Musical August 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17,

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Straw Hat TheatreOpens June 8th!Get your tickets today! The Straw Hat Theatre season will open on Friday, June 8 with the family musical “The Wizard of Oz.” Following that most famous of all Kansas cyclones, Dorothy finds herself in the land of the Munchkins, and must journey to see the wonderful wizard. Dorothy has some fantastic adventures and meets Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion

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"The Wizard of Oz"June 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 All shows begin at 8:00 p.m.Tickets: (440) 964-3396 By Elizabeth Fuller Chapman from the story of L. Frank BaumDirected by Linda Fundis Produced by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Inc. 500 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022 They’re off to see the wizard and you can see it all unfold on the stage when “The Wizard of Oz” opens the Straw Hat

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G. B. Community Theatre presents... One of the funniest shows of the entire G. B. Theatre season! “The Baby Sitter” Written by W. Randolph Galvin April 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 21, 2007 Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.Sunday at 3 p.m. Directed by Mark Pendleton The first night out after their baby's arrival becomes a hilarious nightmare for Beth and Roy when the babysitter arrives too late.

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OUR G.B. THEATRE SEASON CONTINUES! Following our production of "Annie," we will be bringing you a beguiling and hilarious tale, "Over the Tavern." This story about growing up Catholic in 1950’s is seen through the eyes of Rudy Pazinski, a precocious 12-year-old boy. This show will play for two weeks only--on March 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 and 17. Next up will be the musical review--Kids on Broadway!

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One weekend only! “Kids Sing Broadway”March 22, 23, 24 and 25. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday at 3:00 p.m.Directed by Joshua Twining Broadway is alive and well and G. B. Community Theatre will be celebrating all those fantastic tunes that we just can't get out of our head when “Kids Sing Broadway” comes to our stage for one weekend

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The family favorite is back! "Annie" February 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24Thurs., Fri. and Sat. at 8:00 p.m.Sun. at 3:00 p.m. Leapin’ lizards! The family favorite tale, “Annie,” is back! Based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” this timeless tale of a spunky girl who dreams of a life outside the walls of the orphanage will be performed by G. B. Community Theatre

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Get your tickets now for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"January 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 2007Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8:00 p.m.Sunday matinee begins at 3:00 p.m.Adults $10, Seniors $9, Students $8.For tickets: (440) 964-3396This classic, entertaining satire, first published as a book by Ken Kesey in 1962, tells the story of an energtic con man who seeks

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A NEW G.B. THEATRE SEASON GETS UNDERWAY! After an exciting Straw Hat summer of musical fun, the Arts Center is now even more excited to bring you our 2006-2007 G. B. Community Theatre line-up of great shows! We have a marvelous season planned--one that will entertain you and your entire family. We hope you will come out to see every show and perhaps bring a friend who has never visited our

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G.B. Community Theatre presents "Evita" October 28, 29, November 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 Thurs., Fri. and Sat. at 8:00 pm and Sun. at 3:00 pm Sponsored by KeyBank The story of Argentina’s controversial first lady, Eva Peron is played out in this musical masterpiece that promises to be the must-see show of the season!

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