Florissant Civic Center Theatre
ADVANCE SALE BOX OFFICE HOURS: Mon. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Thur., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The box office will close each day from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. Arrangements to purchase tickets can be made by phone at (314) 921-5678, by e-mail at FCCT@FlorissantMO.com, online at www.FlorissantMO.com, or by mail addressed to: FCC Theatre, #1 James J. Eagan Dr., Florissant, MO 63033. Call 314-921-5678 for additional information 24 hours a day. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. INDIVIDUAL TICKETS GO ON SALE 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF ANY PRODUCTION.
May
Alpha Players Present: “MOVE OVER MRS. MARKHAM”
May 16 – 8:00 p.m. May 17 – 8:00 p.m.
May 23 – 8:00 p.m. May 24 – 8:00 p.m. May 25 – 2:00 p.m.
Three sets of hopeful lovers each have plans to spend a private night in Mrs. Markham's new oval bed. Their romance quickly becomes a hysterical bedroom hopping comedy when a misplaced love letter, a bottom pinching interior designer, and a straght-laced famous authoress of children's books unexpectedly arrive.
ADMISSION: $12.00 Adults; $10.00 Seniors/ Students
Phone info and Reservations: (314) 921-5678
Hawethorne Players Audition: “OKLAHOMA!”
May 19 – 7:00 p.m. May 20 – 7:00 Call Backs
Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic musical “Oklahoma!” has principal roles for three (3) women and four (4) men, featured roles for one (1) woman and two (2) men and a singing/dancing ensemble. All who audition will be expected to sing and learn/perform a dance combination. No monologues necessary – cold readings from the script.
For additional info: 314-994-3176
Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents:
Big Band Patriotic Salute
Monday, May 26, 2008 - 7:00P.M.
The Florissant Fine Arts Council and City of Florissant offer with pride Gary Dammer's Big Band in our traditional annual salute to the Armed Forces on Memorial Day. The FFAC and the City of Florissant continue their series of Big Band Concerts featuring Gary Dammer on trumpet and 17 of the St. Louis area's finest musicians.
ADMISSION: $8.00 Adults; $6.00 Seniors/ Students
Phone info and Reservations: 314-921-5678
JULY
Missouri Cameo Club Presents: MS. MISSOURI SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT
July 12 – 4:00 p.m.
Twelve lovely ladies will compete for the title of Ms. Missouri Senior America 2008. The four areas of competition are: A personal interview prior to the pageant, a talent presentation on stage, poise in an evening gown and her philosophy of life. The winner will represent the State of Missouri as she competes in the Ms Senior America Pageant in Atlantic City in October.
ADMISSION: $15.00 in advance, $12.00 for groups of 10 or more; $17.00 at door
Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678
Alpha Players Audition: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”
July 13 – 1:00 p.m.
Alpha Players production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Please bring music (not from the show) in your key to sing and be prepared to learn a short dance. Musicians for the orchestra and crew members are also needed. For more information (including a list of roles) please visit www.alphaplayers.org. Rehearsals will begin in early Aug.
For additional info: 314-838-1734
AUGUST
Hawthorne Players Present: Rogers and Hammerstein’s “OKLAHOMA!”
Aug. 1 – 8:00 p.m. Aug. 2 – 8:00 p.mAug. 8 – 8:00 p.m. Aug. 9 – 8:00 p.m. Aug. 10 – 2:00 p.m.
Set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the last century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurie, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story.
Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love’s journey is a bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they will succeed in making a new life together we have no doubt, and that this new life will begin in a brand-new state provides the ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA!
ADMISSION: $16.00 Adults; $14.00 Seniors/Students in advance; $18.00 Adults; $16.00 Seniors/Students at door.
Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678
Catholic Youth Apostolate Presents: “1776”
Aug. 22 – 8:00 p.m. Aug. 23 – 8:00 p.m. Aug. 24 – 3:00 p.m.
Although “1776” tells the story of what happened at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, PA, in 1776 leading up to the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, and it accurately portrays the serious personal and political issues at stake – frequently in the characters’ own words, written by them at the time – it remains a musical comedy.
ADMISISON: $12.00 Adults; $10.00 Seniors/Groups
Phone info and reservations: 314-792-7610
Bravo Theatre Presents: “A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM”
Aug. 29 – 8:00 p.m. Aug. 30 – 2:00 & 8:00 p.m. Aug. 31 – 2:00 p.m.
“Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written – the perfect escape from life’s troubles. “A Funny thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philla) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom.
ADMISISON: $15.00 Adults; $12.00 Seniors/Students
Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678
SEPTEMBER
Arts for Life 9th Annual Best Performance Awards for Community Musical Theatre
Sept. 7 – 3:00 p.m.
AFT’s Best Performance Awards recognize excellence in community musical theatre in the St. Louis area. A local version of the “Tony Awards” this variety show with awards ceremony is a way for the community to say “Thank You” to the hundreds of local musicians, thespians, technicians and volunteers who give selflessly of themselves to keep the performing arts alive. This event is a black tie affair with a reception immediately following.
ADMISSION: $35.00
Can be purchased online at http://www.blacktie-stlouis.com
Hawthorne Players Audition: THE UNEXPECTED GUEST
Sept. 8 – 7:00 p.m.
The Unexpected Guest is credited as one of Agatha Christie’s most mischievous and chilling whodunits. Roles for six ( 6) men and three (3) women ages 18 to 70 years. Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.For additional info 314-524-5201 or visit www.HawthornePlayers.com
St. Louis Harmony Chorus Presents:
Sept. 13 – 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
St. Louis Harmony Chorus is an 80-member women's a cappella chorus affiliated with Sweet Adelines International. Sweet Adelines International is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a non-profit community chorus, and we receive funding from the Arts and Education Council, the Regional Arts Commission, and the Missouri Arts Commission.
ADMISISON: $15.00 for 2:00 p.m. matinee; $20.00 for 7:30 p.m. performance
*Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: PIANAFIDDLE
Sept. 14 – 7:00 p.m.
Pianafiddle draws from genres as diverse as classical, bluegrass, jazz, Celtic, ragtime, and klezmer, concert violinist Adam DeGraff, and ragtime pianist Lynn Wright blend the traditional, the unwritten, and the spontaneous, creating accessible new music. “If we like it, we play it” and since they have a healthy appreciation for good music, no matter the style, their programs transcend musical genre. Beginning only with a familiar tune, improvising as they go, blending the traditional, the unwritten, and the spontaneous in compelling performances that get toes tapping and hands clapping!
ADMISSION: $27.00 Adults; $25.00 Seniors/Students
Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678
OCTOBER
Alpha Players Present: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”
Oct. 3 – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 4 – 8:00 p.m.
Oct. 10 – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 11 – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 12 – 2:00 p.m.
The Alpha Players of Florissant are proud to begin their 50th season with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Step into a magical world. Based upon the animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs from the film plus beautiful new songs written especially for the Broadway version. Be transported to a lovely French provincial town where the pretty, but “odd,” Belle lives with her father. When her father disappears on his way to the local fair, Belle sets off to find him. To her shock, she discovers he is being held captive by a horrible Beast in an enchanted castle. She trades her freedom for her father’s and a “tale as old as time” begins. Watch as Belle and Beast discover how love transforms in this poignant story with unforgettable characters, comedy galore and memorable songs.
ADMISSION: $16.00 Adults; $14.00 Seniors/Students
Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678
**St. Louis Family Theatre Series Presents: “THE GRUFFALO”
From Tall Stories Theatre Company, London, England
Oct. 17 – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 – 2:00 p.m. Oct. 19 – 2:00 p.m.
Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the Blue Peter award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up….Let your imagination run wild!
ADMISSION: $7.00 to all; Groups rates available
Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678
*Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: ‘CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES”
Oct. 24 – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 25 – 8:00 p.m.
A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women, who work there, Church Basement Ladies, is a new musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church.
They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young and keep the Pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying (and tolerating) each other as the true “steel magnolias” of the church. Funny and down to earth, you will recognize these ladies as they witness the church year unfold from below the house of God.
ADMISISON: $27.00 Adults; $25.00 Seniors/Students
Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678
Northwinds Concert Band Presents:
Oct. 28 – 7:30 p.m.
ADMISSION: $8.00 Adults; $6.00 Seniors/Students
Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678
*The Florissant Fine Arts Council presents the Applause/Applause 2008-2009 Theatre Series with financial support from our members, the Regional Arts Commission, the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, Boeing Employees Community Fund, the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis and the City of Florissant.
**St. Louis Family Theatre Series gratefully acknowledges financial support from Ameren UE, Arts & Education Council of Greater St. Louis, Boeing Employees Community Fund, City of Florissant, Emerson, Junior League of St. Louis, Missouri Arts Council, and the Regional Arts Commission.
