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2012-2013 Season

Single tickets for the 2012-2013 Season will be available September 10, 2012. 

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer   October 6 – 20, 2012 SATURDAYS ONLY!
By Laura Eason
Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain

An Adventure as Mighty as the Mississippi!

Tom and Huck are just one step ahead of evil Injun Joe.  Treasure, murder and their own funeral bring them to the edge of disaster.  From the greatest American humorist of all time comes this tale of danger and adventure, rich with unforgettable images of life on the Mississippi.

Recommended for ages 6+. Appropriate for most audiences.


A Christmas Carol   November 23 - December 23, 2012
Adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens

A Magical New Twist on the Holiday Favorite!

The snowy London streets ring with carols that set the stage for Dickens’ magical tale of hope and redemption. Join us as the ghosts of  the past, present and future reawaken Scrooge’s conscience.  A great family outing to brighten your holiday.

Recommended for ages 6+. Appropriate for most audiences.


Macbeth   January 25 - February 9; May 10 and May 18, 2013
By William Shakespeare

Ambition Unbridled

The shadows of three witches dominate this tale of ambition tinged by the supernatural. Rising star Macbeth sees love and good fortune twist into a trail of blood, treachery and deceit as he fulfills a strange prophecy. Shakespeare’s ultimate marital tragedy will chill you to the core.

Recommended for ages 13+.


Ethel   February 8 - March 3, 2013
By Terry Burrell

A Jazz Legend Lives!

Come hear Stormy Weather, Taking a Chance on Love, Heat Wave, Am I Blue, and more hits from the sultry voice of Terry Burrell as she portrays the legendary Ethel Waters in this mesmerizing musical.  Join us on a journey through the life of the forgotten child with the unforgettable voice.

Recommended for ages 15+ . Contains adult language and situations.

To Kill a Mockingbird   March 8 - 24; May 12 -18, 2013
By Christopher Sergel
Adapted from the novel by Harper Lee

An American Classic

One of Alabama’s most engaging and enduring stories unfolds on its greatest stage. When a man is falsely accused of a heinous crime, a courageous family and a few unlikely allies come to his defense. Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning tale of finding the truth in a town that doesn’t want to see it will leave you awed and inspired.

Recommended for ages 8+. Appropriate for most audiences.


Twelfth Night   March 28 - 30; April 23 and 30; May 9, 2013
By William Shakespeare

An ASF Touring Company Production

Drink in the festive spirit that intoxicates Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.  Shipwrecked in Illyria, Viola abandons her station in society and dresses as a page to serve in Orsino’s court.  Love ensues, foolery abounds, identities cross and laughter swells.

Recommended for ages 12+.


Around the World in Eighty Days   April 19 - May 19, 2013
By Mark Brown
Based on the novel by Jules Verne

The Ultimate Amazing Race!

The classic adventure by Jules Verne is brought to vibrant life in this fun-filled adaptation.  Charging elephants, raging typhoons and runaway trains challenge Phineas Fogg in his race against time.  Will he circumnavigate the globe in 80 days or will the cunning Detective Fix dash his hopes?

Recommended for ages 10+.


God of Carnage   April 18 - May 19, 2013
By Yazmina Reza

Tony Award Winner!

“savvy and deliciously caustic new comedy”- Chicago Tribune

Two couples meet for a civil discussion about a playground fight between their sons. The conversation quickly disintegrates into a laugh-out-loud train wreck of an afternoon among savages.  This raucous smash hit comedy about adults behaving badly was hailed as a “four-way prize fight” by The New York Times.  Marriage, decorum – and the funny bone – take a direct hit in this ebullient Tony Award winner.

Recommended for ages 13+.


Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash   July 11 - August 4, 2013
By Richard Maltby, Jr.

Country Music Superstar

From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love, faith, struggle, success, rowdiness, redemption and home. More than two dozen classic hits—including I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues, and, of course, Ring of Fire — paint a portrait of The Man in Black that is a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to a uniquely American legend!

Recommended for ages 6+.
 

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