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DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
SPONSOR: Pell City Center, Pell City, Alabama
EVENT: The Crystals
TICKET PRICES: All Tickets $25
DESCRIPTION:
With the musical genius of Phil Spector, The Crystals have had hit after hit worldwide. They’ve traveled all over the U. S. and throughout the world,
including tours of England, Wales, Scotland, Australia, Singapore, Japan and from coast to coast in Canada.
When Phil Spector discovered The Crystals not one was yet out of high school. Their first recording “There’s No Other Like My Baby” was also their
first hit catapulting them straight to the “Appollo” theater. They continued their successful recording with five more top ten records, “He’s a Rebel”,
“Da Doo Ron Ron”, and “Then He Kissed Me”, being their most popular hits.
The group has scaled from five to three presently, the others having left for family life or other pursuits. The Crystals now consist of Dolores
(DeeDee) Kenniebrew, an original who was there from the very first record, Melissa Antoinette, and Patricia Prichett-Lewis.
Come join us for this one night high energy show that will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.
SPONSOR: Pell City Center, Pell City, Alabama
EVENT: The Crystals
TICKET PRICES: All Tickets $25
DESCRIPTION:
With the musical genius of Phil Spector, The Crystals have had hit after hit worldwide. They’ve traveled all over the U. S. and throughout the world,
including tours of England, Wales, Scotland, Australia, Singapore, Japan and from coast to coast in Canada.
When Phil Spector discovered The Crystals not one was yet out of high school. Their first recording “There’s No Other Like My Baby” was also their
first hit catapulting them straight to the “Appollo” theater. They continued their successful recording with five more top ten records, “He’s a Rebel”,
“Da Doo Ron Ron”, and “Then He Kissed Me”, being their most popular hits.
The group has scaled from five to three presently, the others having left for family life or other pursuits. The Crystals now consist of Dolores
(DeeDee) Kenniebrew, an original who was there from the very first record, Melissa Antoinette, and Patricia Prichett-Lewis.
Come join us for this one night high energy show that will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.
October 2009
Alabama Association of Community Theatre Festival
Saturday, October 24, 2009 – All Day Event
Sunday, October 25, 2009 – All Day Event
The Pell City Center is proud to host AACTFest, which will feature community theatres around the state and the Pell City Players competing for the
chance to perform at the Southeastern Theatre Conference. Here is what you can expect during the Festival:
The curtain goes up and there are up to three 10 by 10 foot squares on an otherwise bare stage. In each square is everything that can be used for
a show - actors, set, props, and costumes. The buzzer sounds and the first show is off and running. The actors in square 1 hustle to set up their
show in 10 minutes - because that’s when they must start. And they must end their piece no later than 60 minutes later. Then they have 10 minutes
to put it all back in their box and leave the stage bare again!
Adjudicators present their opinions, offering insight and constructive ideas - it is always fascinating and stimulates great dialog. Then - buzz! -
show number two is off and running, using every precious second of their 10 minute setup time. And so it goes, until all the entrants have given it
their best. It is truly an inspiring and exciting experience and one that you do not want to miss.
$25 Pass for all Shows and Workshops or, $15 Student Pass for all Shows and Workshops (K-12) or $10 per Individual Show
Alabama Association of Community Theatre Festival
Saturday, October 24, 2009 – All Day Event
Sunday, October 25, 2009 – All Day Event
The Pell City Center is proud to host AACTFest, which will feature community theatres around the state and the Pell City Players competing for the
chance to perform at the Southeastern Theatre Conference. Here is what you can expect during the Festival:
The curtain goes up and there are up to three 10 by 10 foot squares on an otherwise bare stage. In each square is everything that can be used for
a show - actors, set, props, and costumes. The buzzer sounds and the first show is off and running. The actors in square 1 hustle to set up their
show in 10 minutes - because that’s when they must start. And they must end their piece no later than 60 minutes later. Then they have 10 minutes
to put it all back in their box and leave the stage bare again!
Adjudicators present their opinions, offering insight and constructive ideas - it is always fascinating and stimulates great dialog. Then - buzz! -
show number two is off and running, using every precious second of their 10 minute setup time. And so it goes, until all the entrants have given it
their best. It is truly an inspiring and exciting experience and one that you do not want to miss.
$25 Pass for all Shows and Workshops or, $15 Student Pass for all Shows and Workshops (K-12) or $10 per Individual Show
DATE: Friday, November 20, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
SPONSOR: Pell City Center, Pell City, Alabama
EVENT: Smoke on the Mountain presented by The Pell City Players
TICKET PRICES: $25 Adults, $20 Seniors and Students, $15 for groups of 10 or more
50% of the ticket sales proceeds for Smoke on the Mountain will benefit the Rotary Foundation.
DESCRIPTION:
Smoke on the Mountain, presented by the Pell City Players, is a hilarious gospel comedy musical that blends story and song and features some
of the best gospel tunes every written.
The year is 1938. It’s Saturday night in Mount Pleasant, NC, and the Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders Family Singers to provide an
upliftin’ evening of singin’ and witnessin'. The audience is invited to pull up a pew and join in the rollicking good time. More than two dozen songs,
many of them vintage pop hymns, and hilarious stories from the more or less devout Sanders provide a richly entertaining evening that has
audiences clapping, singing and laughing and cheering.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
SPONSOR: Pell City Center, Pell City, Alabama
EVENT: Smoke on the Mountain presented by The Pell City Players
TICKET PRICES: $25 Adults, $20 Seniors and Students, $15 for groups of 10 or more
50% of the ticket sales proceeds for Smoke on the Mountain will benefit the Rotary Foundation.
DESCRIPTION:
Smoke on the Mountain, presented by the Pell City Players, is a hilarious gospel comedy musical that blends story and song and features some
of the best gospel tunes every written.
The year is 1938. It’s Saturday night in Mount Pleasant, NC, and the Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders Family Singers to provide an
upliftin’ evening of singin’ and witnessin'. The audience is invited to pull up a pew and join in the rollicking good time. More than two dozen songs,
many of them vintage pop hymns, and hilarious stories from the more or less devout Sanders provide a richly entertaining evening that has
audiences clapping, singing and laughing and cheering.
DATE: Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
SPONSOR: Pell City Center, Pell City, Alabama
EVENT: The Drifters Featuring Charlie Thomas’, one of the original Drifters
TICKET PRICES: All Tickets $35
DESCRIPTION:
Performing for 47 years, selling more than 80 million albums, touring all over the world, command performances for three Presidents and
packing Madison Square Garden ten times is only befitting of one of America’s all time favorite musical groups.
Today, as right from the beginning, the group includes a member who has been a “Drifter” for nearly fifty years. The current group blends a
tasteful mixture of their million sellers with contemporary standards – all presented within the context of “The Drifters” famous patented, audience
thrilling choreography.
You will enjoy sitting back and remembering the good music from an earlier time in our lives…you’ll probably know the words to many of theirs
hits and it’s perfectly alright (and understandable) if you want to sing along on some of the songs. Start the New Year off right with an evening of
good music, good times and good memories of days gone by.
THE HIT SONGS OF THE DRIFTERS
• There Goes My Baby
• Dance With Me
• True Love, True Love
• This Magic Moment
• Lonely Winds
• Save The Last Dance With Me
• I Count The Tears
• Some Kind Of Wonderful
• Please Stay
• Sweets For My Sweet
• When My Little Girl Is Smiling
• Up On The Roof
• On Broadway
• Rat Race
• Under The Boardwalk
• Saturday Night At The Movies
SPONSOR: Pell City Center, Pell City, Alabama
EVENT: The Drifters Featuring Charlie Thomas’, one of the original Drifters
TICKET PRICES: All Tickets $35
DESCRIPTION:
Performing for 47 years, selling more than 80 million albums, touring all over the world, command performances for three Presidents and
packing Madison Square Garden ten times is only befitting of one of America’s all time favorite musical groups.
Today, as right from the beginning, the group includes a member who has been a “Drifter” for nearly fifty years. The current group blends a
tasteful mixture of their million sellers with contemporary standards – all presented within the context of “The Drifters” famous patented, audience
thrilling choreography.
You will enjoy sitting back and remembering the good music from an earlier time in our lives…you’ll probably know the words to many of theirs
hits and it’s perfectly alright (and understandable) if you want to sing along on some of the songs. Start the New Year off right with an evening of
good music, good times and good memories of days gone by.
THE HIT SONGS OF THE DRIFTERS
• There Goes My Baby
• Dance With Me
• True Love, True Love
• This Magic Moment
• Lonely Winds
• Save The Last Dance With Me
• I Count The Tears
• Some Kind Of Wonderful
• Please Stay
• Sweets For My Sweet
• When My Little Girl Is Smiling
• Up On The Roof
• On Broadway
• Rat Race
• Under The Boardwalk
• Saturday Night At The Movies
DATE: February 27, 2010
TIME: 7:00 pm
SPONSOR: Pell City Center
EVENT: “Three on a String”
TICKET PRICES: $25-adults; $20-seniors and students
DESCRIPTION:
Three on a String are back by popular demand for their 4th appearance at the Pell City Center. Jerry Ryan, Bobby Horton, and Brad Ryan have
been having a good time right along with their audiences all over the country for over 35 years. Wherever they appear, whether it’s a convention,
music festival, or a symphony pops concert, they always pack the house. Three on a String’s show has evolved into a well timed, musically
interesting and funny presentation with their mix of ob bluegrass, country, old favorites and comedy. From the first song to the standing ovation
your folks will be entertained by three talented and experienced performers, who have paid their dues, know their business and want to share
their good time show.
TIME: 7:00 pm
SPONSOR: Pell City Center
EVENT: “Three on a String”
TICKET PRICES: $25-adults; $20-seniors and students
DESCRIPTION:
Three on a String are back by popular demand for their 4th appearance at the Pell City Center. Jerry Ryan, Bobby Horton, and Brad Ryan have
been having a good time right along with their audiences all over the country for over 35 years. Wherever they appear, whether it’s a convention,
music festival, or a symphony pops concert, they always pack the house. Three on a String’s show has evolved into a well timed, musically
interesting and funny presentation with their mix of ob bluegrass, country, old favorites and comedy. From the first song to the standing ovation
your folks will be entertained by three talented and experienced performers, who have paid their dues, know their business and want to share
their good time show.
The Wizard of Oz
Saturday March 13, 2010 – 2:00 p.m.
A musical adapted from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Empha¬sizing Life Skills, you will be magically transported with Dorothy
and her beloved friends to the Land of Oz, with all of its color, funny characters and excitement!
This musical is presented by presented by Theatre-In-Motion the touring division of Birmingham Children’s Theatre which is one of the oldest and
largest children’s theatres in the country.
All Tickets are $10
Saturday March 13, 2010 – 2:00 p.m.
A musical adapted from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Empha¬sizing Life Skills, you will be magically transported with Dorothy
and her beloved friends to the Land of Oz, with all of its color, funny characters and excitement!
This musical is presented by presented by Theatre-In-Motion the touring division of Birmingham Children’s Theatre which is one of the oldest and
largest children’s theatres in the country.
All Tickets are $10
St. George and the Dragon
Saturday, May 8, 2010 – 2:00 p.m.
This operetta, presented by the Children’s Opera Theater of Jacksonville, is the tale of a town in Lybia that was afflicted by a cursed dragon. This
dragon required a daily sacrifice to prevent destroying the besieged town. At first, the sacrifice of two sheep was enough, but soon the town ran
out of livestock and was forced to surrender a living person to the dragon each and every day.
When the lot of sacrifice fell to the king's favorite daughter, a cry went up from the city. As the princess left the city to stand before the dragon's
lair, who should appear but Sir George from England.
This exciting operetta, for children of all ages, pits good against evil and will keep you entertained to final scene.
All Tickets are $10