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- A LITTLE ABOUT ME
- GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED
- PRODUCTIONS
| EVENT | GROUP | LOCATION | DATE |
| School of Rock the Musical | Bank Street Players | The Princess Theatre | 7/24-7/26 |
| AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY | Evil Cheez Productions | The Jackson House | 7/24-8/2 |
| Comic Science Improv July Improv Comedy Extravaganza | Comic Science Improv | Shenanigans Comedy Theater | 7/31 |
| The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim by Agatha Christie | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Main Street Cafe | 8/27-8/30 |
| Come From Away | Shoals Community Theater | 123 North Seminary St, Florence, AL 35630 | 8/27-8/30 |
| Sordid Lives | Shoals Community Theater | 123 North Seminary St, Florence, AL 35630 | 10/15-10/18 |
| Dear Evan Hansen | IMP | Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center | 10/16-10/18 |
| Belles of Whitechapel: The Victims of Jack the Ripper Speak | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Main Street Café | 10/22-10/25 |
| Come From Away | IMP | Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center | 11/19-11/22 |
| How The Grinch Stole Christmas | Shoals Community Theater | 123 North Seminary St , Florence , AL 35630 | 11/19-11/22 |
- OTHER EVENTS
| DETAILS | GROUP/ETC | LOCATION | DATE |
| Melodee Designs – Grand Opening & Open House | Melodee Designs | Decatur Al | 7/24 & 7/25 |
| Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley – Auditions | Theatre Huntsville | Theatre Huntsville Scene Shop | 8/2-8/3 |
| PLAYWRIGHTS WANTED | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Madison, AL | Ongoing |
- SUBMISSION REQUESTS
- MONTHLY GIVEAWAY DETAILS
ABOUT ME:
Props Matter
Sometimes it’s the smallest prop that makes the biggest difference in a scene.
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Nina Soden (Associate Broker/Realtor, The Soden Team at LEGEND REALTY)
📧 ninasodenbooks@gmail.com | 📞 256-520-9640
NEW LISTING
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AND THE WINNER IS… K. O’Donohue
You’ve won 2 tickets to the Evil Cheez production of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. A representative of Evil Cheez will reach out shortly to schedule your tickets.
Check out the upcoming giveaways below. The next winner will be announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. It could be you!
UPCOMING GIVEAWAYS:
| Sponsor: Shoals Community Theatre Production: Come From Away Ticket Dates: August 27-30, 2026 WINNER ANNOUNCED: August 18, 2026 |
| Sponsor: Shoals Community Theatre Production: Sordid Lives Ticket Dates: October 15-18, 2026 WINNER ANNOUNCED: October 6, 2026 |
| Sponsor: Shoals Community Theatre Production: How The Grinch Stole Christmas Ticket Dates: November 19-22, 2026 WINNER ANNOUNCED: November 10, 2026 |
Click here to be entered for your chance to win two tickets to an upcoming production.
PRODUCTIONS:
Bank Street Players
School of Rock the Musical
Dates:
- Friday, July 24th at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, July 25th at 7:00 PM
- Sunday, July 26th at 2:00 PM
Performed at: The Princess Theatre (112 2nd Ave. NE, Decatur, AL 35601)
SUMMARY: School of Rock is a high-energy musical based on the hit movie, following a wannabe rock star who transforms a class of straight-A students into an incredible rock band. Packed with laughter, heart, and electrifying live music, it’s a feel-good celebration of friendship, confidence, and the power of rock ‘n’ roll.
Tickets: $18-Students & Seniors, $20-Adults | Princesstheatre.org under “Upcoming Events”
Added 7/7/2026
Evil Cheez Productions
August: Osage County by Tracy Letts
Directors: Jeremy Jerome Woods, Wayne Miller
Dates:
- Friday July 24 at 7:30pm
- Saturday July 25 at 2:00pm
- Saturday July 25 at 7:30pm
- Sunday July 26 at 2:00pm
- Friday July 31 at 7:30pm
- Saturday August 1 at 2:00pm
- Saturday August 1 at 7:30pm
- Sunday August 2 at 2:00pm
Performed at: The Jackson House (119 College Street Moulton, AL)
SUMMARY: The Tony Award-winning, Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tracy Letts, as you’ve never seen it before!
The setting of the play is a large farmhouse, with the staging of it requiring construction of an elaborate set. In our case, we didn’t have to build a set, because we already had one! The Jackson House itself *is* the set! You will view this production in the miracle of SURROUNDO!!! Both an auditory and visual production that makes use of the entire house, with you, the audience, right in the middle of it! You won’t have to imagine Violet shouting incoherently from upstairs; she will actually be shouting from upstairs! You won’t have to hear canned sound effects approximating slamming doors and footsteps upon hardwood floors; you will experience them for real! The story will unfold around you–and what a story!!!
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is one of the greatest, perhaps *the* greatest, modern play. It took the author decades to complete it. It is a deconstruction of the American family, as well as an indictment of the “American Dream”. It is heartbreaking, at times comical, and always powerful. It is a play that demands to be seen–and Evil Cheez has assembled a crew of talent that is up to the challenge!
You do NOT want to miss this one!
Rated R for language and subject matter.
Tickets: $20 JACKSONHOUSEMOULTON.LUDUS.COM
Added 7/21/2026
Comic Science Improv
Comic Science Improv July Improv Comedy Extravaganza
Dates:
- Friday, July 31st at 7:00 PM
Performed at: Shenanigans Comedy Theater (2650 Leeman Ferry Rd, Unit A, Huntsville AL 35805)
SUMMARY: Join Comic Science Improv for an evening of hilarity in Huntsville! You give us the suggestions; we act them out in the funniest possible way allowed by law! Come laugh with us… or at us! Improv comedy for all audiences!
Tickets: $10 | https://www.huntsvillelaughs.com or at the door
Added 7/7/2026
HOMES FOR SALE
Looking to buy a new home or maybe a rental property in North Alabama? Check out these great homes:
 | 7011 Oakleigh Rose Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806 NOW AVAILABLE View Listing Here! | Move-in ready and better than new, this one-level home sits on a desirable corner lot with a spacious open-concept layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features quartz countertops, a large island, and walk-in pantry, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas. The isolated primary suite offers a double vanity and generous space. Enjoy a covered front porch and extended rear patio, ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. Located in a private 52-acre community with walking trails, pool, cabana, and outdoor grill, just minutes from Huntsville, Madison, Toyota, and Redstone Arsenal, with easy access to major roads and nearby conveniences. |
Call me at 256-520-9640 to schedule a showing.
Front Row Theatre Troupe
The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim
By Agatha Christie (Stage Adaptation by Stephanie Hyatt)
Dinner and a Performance
Dates:
- August 27 – 30, 2026 (6:00PM on Thursday – Saturday & 1pm on Sunday)
Synopsis: When a wealthy businessman mysteriously vanishes without a trace, legendary detective Hercule Poirot is determined to uncover the truth. Filled with twists, clues, and classic Christie intrigue, this adaptation brings one of Poirot’s most famous cases to the stage.
Performed at: Main Street Café (101 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758)
Tickets: Dinner Theater | Main Street Cafe
*Tickets for this performance will be available starting Monday, June 28th.
Added 6/23/2026
Shoals Community Theater
Come From Away
Dates:
- August 27 – 30, 2026
Synopsis: Come From Away is a Tony Award-winning musical based on the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after the 9/11 attacks. When U.S. airspace closed, 38 planes were diverted, doubling the small town’s population. Residents welcomed the “come from aways” (strangers), fostering compassion and lifelong friendships.
Performed at: 123 North Seminary St , Florence, AL 35630
Tickets: $12 – $15 Go to theshoalstheatre.org or call 256-764-1700
Added 3/30/2026
Shoals Community Theater
Sordid Lives
Dates:
- October 15 – 18, 2026 7:30pm nightly and 2pm on Sunday
Synopsis: Get ready for a hilariously chaotic dive into small-town Southern life with Sordid Lives, the award-winning “black comedy about white trash” by Del Shores. When Peggy, the family matriarch, meets her untimely demise in a freak accident, her dysfunctional Texas family is forced to reunite for her funeral. What follows is a sidesplitting, heartwarming, and sometimes outrageous exploration of love, acceptance, and forgiveness
Performed at: 123 North Seminary St , Florence, AL 35630
Tickets: $12 – $15 Go to theshoalstheatre.org or call 256-764-1700
Added 6/8/2026
Independent Musical Productions, Inc. (IMP)
Dear Evan Hansen
Dates:
- Friday, October 16th at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, October 17th at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, October 17th at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, October 18th at 2:00 PM
Performed at: Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center (7901 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802)
SUMMARY: Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon), and a score by Grammy®, Tony®, Emmy® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, La La Land, Dogfight, James and the Giant Peach), Dear Evan Hansen is a new classic, with a message that has resonated with audiences around the world: “You Will Be Found.”
Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for.
The show opened at the Music Box Theatre to rave reviews and struck an emotional chord with critics and audiences alike. It went on to win six 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the Drama League Award for Outstanding Musical Production, two Obie Awards, a Drama Desk Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and two Helen Hayes Awards.
Tickets: TBD
Or you can buy tickets online: https://imphuntsville.ludus.com/index.php
Added 2/18/2026
Front Row Theatre Troupe
The Belles of Whitechapel: The Victims of Jack the Ripper Speak
By WJR Miller
Dinner and a Performance
Dates:
- October 22nd – 25th, 2026 (6:00PM on Thursday – Saturday & 1pm on Sunday)
Synopsis: In this powerful and haunting production, the women known to history only as victims are finally given a voice. Through humor, heartbreak, resilience, and humanity, the women of Whitechapel share their stories and challenge the myths surrounding one of history’s most infamous killers.
Performed at: Main Street Café (101 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758)
Tickets: Dinner Theater | Main Street Cafe
*Tickets for this performance will be available starting Monday, August 31st.
Added 6/23/2026
Independent Musical Productions, Inc. (IMP)
Come From Away
Dates:
- Thursday, November 19th at 7:30 PM
- Friday, November 20th at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, November 21st at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, November 21stat 7:30 PM
- Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00 PM
Performed at: Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center (7901 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802)
SUMMARY: Come From Away is a critically acclaimed musical featuring a culturally relevant script accompanied by a deeply moving score by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. The show has earned global success with 37 award nominations, 13 of which resulted in wins, most notably Best New Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards and Outstanding Musical at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards. The show’s global presence resonates across all audiences as an uplifting reminder of humanity’s ability to come together, no matter what the circumstances.
Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
Come From Away gives theatres the opportunity to contribute to its worldwide impact by spreading the show’s message of kindness, unity, and resilience with their communities. With a flexible cast size and possibilities for technical creativity, Come From Away is guaranteed to be a show for audiences to remember.
Tickets: TBD
Or you can buy tickets online: https://imphuntsville.ludus.com/index.php
Added 2/18/2026
Shoals Community Theatre
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Date: November 19-22, 2026
Performed at: Shoals Community Theater (123 North Seminary St, Florence, AL 35630)
SYNOPSIS: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a classic tale about a bitter, solitary creature who despises Christmas and plans to steal it from the cheerful Whos of Whoville. Disguised as Santa Claus, he steals all presents and decorations, only to realize that Christmas is not about material goods, causing his heart to grow and prompting him to return everything.
Tickets: $12-$15 email info@shoalstheatre.org or call 256-764-1700
Added 4/7/2026
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Call me at 256-520-9640 to schedule a showing.
OTHER EVENTS:
Melodee Designs
Grand Opening & Open House
Date: Friday July 24 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. & Saturday July 25 Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 807 2nd Ave SE, Suites B & C, Decatur, AL 35601
SYNOPSIS: Melodee Designs, North Alabama’s only costume rental company dedicated to serving theater productions and costume enthusiasts, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office and warehouse facility with a special Open House event.
The Open House will be held at the Melodee Designs office and warehouse, located at 807 2nd Avenue SE, Suites B & C, Decatur, Alabama. Community members, theater professionals, educators and costume lovers are invited to attend.
Guests will have the opportunity to tour the facility, learn about the company’s services, and enjoy light refreshments.
Owned and operated by Melodee Wolcott Allen, Melodee Designs specializes in costume rentals for theatrical productions throughout North Alabama. Allen brings extensive experience as a costume designer for high school, collegiate, community theater and church productions.
As a full-service costume rental company, Melodee Designs offers a wide range of services including individual costume and outfit rentals, custom fitting and sewing, complete show outfitting and costume design services. The company works closely with directors, educators, production teams and performers to meet the unique needs of each production.
In addition to serving the theater community, Allen enjoys helping individuals find the perfect costume for holidays, themed events, costume parties, and other special occasions.
“We’re excited to open our doors and introduce the community to the resources and services Melodee Designs can provide,” said Allen. “Whether you’re producing a stage show or simply looking for a unique costume, we look forward to helping bring your vision to life.”
Added 7/7/2026
Theatre Huntsville – Auditions
Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
Date: August 2nd & 3rd at 6PM
Location: Theatre Huntsville Scene Shop (500 Plummer Road 35806)
SYNOPSIS: Step into the world of Jane Austen with auditions for Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley! Set in the beloved world of Pride and Prejudice, this charming holiday sequel follows two often-overlooked sisters as they navigate romance, family expectations, and the possibility of finding their own voices at Pemberley during Christmastime. Complete audition online at https://www.theatrehsv.org/auditions/pemberley
Added 7/7/2026
Front Row Theatre Troupe
CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS – CALL FOR ORIGINAL ONE-ACT PLAYS
A new intimate theatre experience is launching soon, in Madison, Alabama — and we’re seeking original one-act plays (45–60 minutes) for our upcoming season.
We are looking for:
• Original, unpublished works
• 3–7 characters
• Minimal set requirements
• Modern-day costuming
• Limited props
• Comedy, dark comedy, drama, or mystery
• Optional light audience interaction
Our productions will take place in an intimate dinner theatre setting with 40–50 guests per performance. We’re especially interested in scripts that lean into strong dialogue, compelling characters, and storytelling that thrives in close proximity.
Selected works will receive a fully staged production before a live audience and promotion through our marketing efforts.
This is a collaborative, community-based theatre initiative in its launch phase. While we are not currently offering compensation, our goal is to grow into a sustainable model that supports artists as we build.
If you’re a local playwright who would love to see your story come to life in an immersive setting, we would love to read your work.
To submit: Email your contact information, a brief synopsis, character breakdown, and a completed script OR 10–15 page sample to: NinaSodenBooks@gmail.com
Subject line: PLAY SUBMISSION – (PLAY NAME)
Let’s build something bold, intimate, and unforgettable — right here in our community.
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Call me at 256-520-9640 to schedule a showing.
SUBMISSIONS:
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Nina Soden
GIVEAWAY:
My goal is to do regular giveaways… That’s right, I want you all to have a chance to win free event tickets…
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE NEXT TICKET GIVEAWAY… If you are a part of an upcoming theatre production or theatre/arts event and would like to donate 2 tickets, please give me a call at 256-520-9640 or email me the details at ninasodenbooks@gmail.com.
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