Macon Little Theatre presents
“Traditions”
A Holiday Musical Celebrating Families

Book, Music and Lyrics by
Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss

Produced by special arrangement with the writers and the Academy of the Performing Arts, Inc.

Traditions is a culmination of a career spent in music and theatre for composers/ playwrights Laura Voss and Sylvia Haynie. Commissioned as a work for the holidays, Voss and Haynie set about to create a show balancing the religious aspects of the season with the celebration of what it means to be a family. Spend your holidays with three generations of the Sullivan family as they gather to celebrate all the things that give families cause to be thankful. Weddings, births, adoptions and faith all figure into this story of people joined by the bond of love and, of course, their traditions. Funny, touching and realistic, this family could be your own. Macon Little Theatre is proud to bring back to the stage the performance of this original work by local artists Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss. Join us for the birth of a new tradition for you, our family of holiday theatre-goers.

December 4 – 13
Evening Performances 8:00 pm
Sunday Matinee 2:30 pm
471-PLAY or 477-3342
(The Box Office will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 26th and Friday, Nov. 27th)
Box Office opened to the Public
On Monday, November 30th – Saturday, December 12th 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturdays before a performance only
Both phone reservations and walk-ins are welcomed during this time
ALL SEATS RESERVED

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Auditions

Show: Showtime at First Baptist

When: July 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Type: Comedy/Drama

Directed by: Kim Cooper

Performers Needed: 6 females-One 20s; five 40’s – 60’s

Information: Sequel to hit comedy, “First Baptist at Ivy Gap” written by Ron Osborne

Show Description: First Baptist of Ivy Gap’s 100th anniversary picnic was a smashing success, except for one little thing: a bolt of lightning destroyed the sanctuary. In the wake of the disaster, key women of the church- led by Edith, the Pastor’s take charge wife gather in what’s left (the fellowship hall) to commiserate and try to put things back together. To raise spirits (and funds), six of the church’s leading ladies plan a talent show. Change is in the air as these diverse women challenge institutions as well as each other. Along the way, there are laughs to be shared, battles to be fought, love to be won, relationships to be mended and losses to be grieved.

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Macon Little Theatre’s production of Chicago opened to an enthusiastic and appreciative audience on Friday, July 10 and promises to be a jazzy, sexy, sassy blockbuster. The talented trio of Sylvia Haynie, Laura Voss and Jenny Carroll combine to produce a well staged, musical delight with Fosse-style full body choreography. The talented eight-piece orchestra and the stylish dancers kept the audience tapping and swaying all night long. The stage never lacks excitement. Jenny Carroll and Katy Thompson playing Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly combine their drive and intensity in song and dance to propel the plot. Baxter James plays the charming but manipulative Billy Flynn with just the right amount of “Razzle Dazzle”. Billy Bishop as the downtrodden Amos Hart elicits sympathy and pathos especially while connecting with the audience in the song, “Mr. Cellophane”. Venis Glover heats up the stage as corrupt Matron Mama Morton with a sultriness that truly makes her the cell block diva. B. Barnett delightfully portrays sob-sister reporter Mary Sunshine with near operatic vocals.

The principal characters are supported by a multitalented ensemble that gives depth and pizzazz to the action. Six merry murderesses (played by Kiandra Richardson, Colby Atkins, Rachel Giannattasio, Emmie Childers, Christina Thorington and Katy Thompson) provide dramatic tension and comic relief in the “Cell Block Tango”, an audience favorite. Additional characters in various dance scenes are aptly and diversely played by Kaeleigh Heath, Liz Hill, Danielle Thuen, Elizabeth Warren and Rachel McGinty. The Men’s Ensemble (Charlie Veto, Nick Cliché, Drew Eldridge, Tripp Eldridge, Kenneth Jones, Cody O’Shea and Antwan Ward) is a mix of graceful movement and character variety in a refreshingly masculine portrayal.

The perfect mix of direction, talent, and creativity augmented by an ultra creative light design and a minimal but functional set have produced an exciting, musical extravaganza of “murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery.” Not recommended for children, “Chicago” contains adult themes and offers a sophisticated sassiness to be appreciated by adults.

“Chicago” will continue to run at Macon Little Theatre on July 15, 16, 17, 18 at 8:00 PM with a 2:30 matinee on Sunday, July 19. The box office will be open from 1 to 6 PM on Monday through Saturday. Ticket prices are $18 for adults, $15 for Seniors (60+) and $10 for students (up to age 23 w/ID). Don’t miss it.

The Sunshine Boys and Steve Penley

When: May 15th and 24th at 8:00 p.m.
Show: The Sunshine Boys
Type: A Neil Simon Comedy
Directed by: John T. Jones

Announcement of Opening and Art Exhibit:

Macon Little Theatre hopes you are making arrangements to see the current production of The Sunshine Boys opening Friday, May 15th. The art exhibit will feature the works of former Maconite Steve Penley. Please come and join us.

Photo Credit: Tennessee Wanderer