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| EVENT | GROUP | LOCATION | DATE | |
| X | Guye and Dolls | Huntsville High School | Huntsville High School | April 10th-12th |
| X | Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 | James Clemens | James Clemens High School | April 10th-12thApril 17th-19th |
| X | The Pirates of Penzance | Theatre Randolph | Randolph School Thurber Arts Center | April 10th-13th |
| X | How NOT to Commit a Murder 3: The Catfish | Evil Cheez Productions | Jackson House Foundation | April 11th-12th |
| X | The Play That Goes Wrong | The Whole Backstage Theatre | The Whole Backstage Theatre | April 25th-May 4th |
| X | Open to Suggestions Improve Comedy | Fantasy Playhouse | Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre & Academy | April 26th and May 24th |
| X | The Prayer Vigil for Josie Malone | New Life Dramatics | Trinity United Methodist Church | May 2nd-3rd |
| X | A Wrinkle In Time | Fantasy Playhouse | Von Braun Center | May 9th-11th |
- Theatre-Related Events
| EVENT | GROUP | DETAILS | DATES | |
| x | Little Toy Soldiers: Rise of the Earthshaker Casting Call | BlakByrd Entertainment | Webseries | Ongoing |
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CONGRATULATIONS Kelly Hutchings!!!
You have won the first Theatre Happenings GIVEAWAY.
What did you win???
2 tickets to the Evil Cheez Production of How Not To Commit A Murder 3: The Catfish
The production will take place at the Jackson House Foundation (119 College St, Moulton, AL 35650) on the following dates. You will be contacted by a representative of Evil Cheez Productions and will be able to select the date/time you wish to attend.
- Friday April 11 at 7:30pm
- Saturday April 12 at 2:30pm
- Saturday April 12 at 7:30pm
Huntsville High School
Guys And Dolls
Dates/Times:
- Thur, 4/10/2025 @ 7:00 pm
- Fri, 4/11/2025 @ 7:00 pm
- Sat, 4/12/2025 @ 2:00 pm
- Sat, 4/12/2025 @ 7:00 pm
Performed at Huntsville High School, 2304 Billie Watkins St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Experience the magic of live theater with Huntsville High School’s production of ‘Guys and Dolls’. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey on April 4-12, 2025. Get ready to be entertained by our talented students as they bring this classic story to life on stage. Reserve your seats now!
Synopsis:follows the intertwining stories of a gambler, Sky Masterson, who falls for a missionary, Sarah Brown, and Nathan Detroit, a gambler trying to secure a location for his crap game, all set against the backdrop of 1950s New York City.
Tickets: $16.00 – $21.00 (General Admission April 10th only: $11.00 – $21.00)
Added 3/29/2025
James Clemens
Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy
Dates/Times:
- Thur, 4/10/2025 @ 7:00 pm
- Fri, 4/11/2025 @ 7:00 pm
- Sat, 4/12/2025 @ 2:00 pm
- Sat, 4/12/2025 @ 7:00 pm
- Thur, 4/17/2025 @ 7:00 pm
- Fri, 4/18/2025 @ 7:00 pm
- Sat, 4/19/2025 @ 2:00 pm
- Sat, 4/19/2025 @ 7:00 pm
Performed at James Clemens High School, 11306 County Line Road, Madison, AL 35756
Synopsis: Scandal is unfolding in James Clemens Theatre’s production of “Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812,” written by Dave Malloy! This twelve time Tony nominated show takes you on a journey from the seedy underground Moscow clubs to Russian high society, all the while examining how humans find love and connection. This show is an immersive experience where musicians and actors will be partying with you in the audience. Are you ready to wake up? Don’t miss Mrs. Amy Patel’s final show at James Clemens! Recommended for 14+ due to alcohol usage, gun shots, and mild adult themes.
Director: Amy Patel
Tickets: General Public: $20, Military/Seniors: $15, Students: $12. Order online: linktr.ee/jctheatre
Additional Information: jctheatre.org
Added 3/19/2025
Theatre Randolph
The Pirates of Penzance
Dates/Times:
- Thu, 4/10/2025 @ 7:00pm
- Fri, 4/11/2025 @ 7:00pm
- Sat, 4/12/2025 @ 7:00pm
- Sun, 4/13/2025 @ 2:00pm
Performed at Randolph School Thurber Arts Center, 4915 Garth Road, Huntsville, AL 35802
Synopsis: Join us as we take you to the coast of Cornwall where a gang of pirates play and party as Frederic (a pirate apprentice) reminds the pirate king that his obligation to the gang is soon over.
Tickets: $12/adult, $10/student, $5/child (10 and under), $10 senior citizen (65+), $5/person for groups of 8+. General admission. Available online at https://www.randolphschool.net/student-life/arts/, or at the door.
Contact: 256-799-6188
Added 3/19/2025
Evil Cheez Productions
How NOT to Commit a Murder 3: The Catfish
Directors: Wayne Miller and Tanja Lewis Miller
Assistant Director: Jeremy Jerome Woods
Synopsis: Judge DeLois Jefferson has one last case to oversee before she retires, but it’s going to be the craziest yet! Just as with the previous entries in this series (all standalone stories, so it isn’t necessary to have seen any past shows to enjoy this one!), this outrageous, make-you-laugh-till-your-sides-hurt knee-slapper is based on a true story. Yes, really!
Rating: PG-13
Dates and venues:
At Jackson House Foundation (119 College St, Moulton, AL 35650)
- Friday April 11 at 7:30pm
- Saturday April 12 at 2:30pm
- Saturday April 12 at 7:30pm
To order tickets: ·(256) 616-8189
Tickets $15 all seats, all shows
Added 03/19/2025
Fantasy Playhouse
The Play That Goes Wrong, by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields
Dates/Times:
- April 25th – May 4th
Performed at: The Whole Backstage Theatre, 1120 Rayburn Avenue/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Synopsis:The story follows a performance of a murder mystery, where the ill-fated theatre company encounters numerous mishaps
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at Tix – Ticket Sales
Added 03/29/2025
Fantasy Playhouse
Open to Suggestions Improv Comedy
Dates/Times:
- Saturday, April 26th at 7pm
- Saturday, May 24th at 7pm
Performed at: Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy, 2213 Long Ave. SW, Huntsville, ALL
Synopsis: Come give us your Suggestions for this fast-paced, interactive, family-friendly, improv show!
Open to Suggestions uses audience suggestions to inspire hilarious scenes that the actors come up with on the spot. No two shows are alike, everything is made up, and it is always a good time! Fans of TV shows like “Whose Line Is It Anyway” will fall in-love with this fast-paced, interactive, family-friendly improv show!
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Information — Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy
Added 03/27/2025
New Life Dramatics
The Prayer Vigil for Josie Malone
Dates/Times:
- Friday, May 2 at 7pm
- Saturday, May 3 at 7pm
Performed at: Trinity United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, 607 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
Synopsis: At the most tender of ages, Josie Malone endures a terrible car accident and the death of her parents. Tossed into the foster care system and enduring the lasting scars of the accident, she forges through to effect change through the power of prayer. But as time and the brutality of life chip away at her endurance and hope, Josie struggles to keep on going. With the unseen battle between light and darkness waging war around her, Josie’s hope was sparked in the most unlikely places.
Journey through Josie Malone’s life as her story reaches into the deepest part of every human, opening us up to the effectual power that changes one life at a time.
This is an original play by a local artist.
Tickets: $12/Adults & $8/Child (Age Recommendation 8-12) can be purchased at www.newlifedramatics.com
Added 03/27/2025
Fantasy Playhouse
A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle | Adapted By James Sie
Dates:
- Fri, May 9th at 7pm
- Sat, May 10th at 1pm
- Sat, May 10th at 6pm
- Sun, May 11th at 1pm
- Sun, May 11th at 6pm
Performed at: Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street NW, Huntsville, AL
Synopsis: 13-year-old Meg Murry struggles to adjust to school and home life after her father, a renowned scientist, mysteriously disappears. But when she and her brother are visited by three ethereal creatures – Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which – who claim to know where their father is, they must join forces to rescue him. Walk through the vortex of this fantastical adventure traveling through time and space as Fantasy Playhouse presents the popular kids sci-fi novel by Madeleine L’Engle live on stage.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Information — Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy
Added 03/29/2025
BlakByrd Entertainment
Little Toy Soldiers: Rise of the Earthshaker Casting Call
Synopsis: LTS: RotE will be a fantasy story told with miniatures. This is a webseries that will be ongoing with a very large number of voices needed for all the characters. This is an ultra-low-budget indie, so no pay at this time. All involved will receive an Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB) credit for working on the project.
More Information: Interested actors please email jim at ctbc@tbcenterprises.com
Added 2/19/2025
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Thank you, and I look forward to receiving your submissions.
Nina Soden
My goal is to do a monthly giveaway… That’s right, I want you all to have a chance to win free things…
CURRENT GIVEAWAY SPONSOR: TBD
If you are a part of one of the above theater productions and would like to donate 2 tickets to one of the performances, please give me a call at 256-520-9640 or email me the details at ninasodenbooks@gmail.com.
HOW TO ENTER: CLICK HERE to submit your giveaway entry form!!!
Some of you already know me, others may not. I’ve been in the Huntsville theater scene off and on for about 20 years now. I’ve acted, directed, and produced productions with several different theater companies and theater is a passion of mine. I am so excited to be able to support all of the local theater companies and organizations by helping to market your productions. If you have questions don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email me at ninasodenbooks@gmail.com or call me at 256-520-9640. My plan is to get this email out weekly, as long as there are submissions to send.
Aside from being a part of the theater community, I am a local Realtor who works with home buyers and sellers. I have a passion for real estate and an enthusiasm for helping others find their dream home. I enjoy connecting with my clients and strive to provide high-quality communication and personalized customer service. As a Realtor, my priority is to provide a 5-star experience and make my clients comfortable and happy. I recognize and value the level of trust my clients place in me. That is why I have a team of professionals working with me. Together, we work hard to exceed our clients’ expectations. We listen to our client’s wants and needs to achieve the best outcome in every transaction, and we make every effort to ensure that the home buying or selling process is fun, easy, and stress-free. Our clients can count on us any time of day when they have a question or concern.
Why do I bring that up? Because, as part of my community-focused initiative for 2025 I am offering to donate a portion of my real estate profits to be given back to local theater organizations to help with production costs, set design, costumes, or anything else that is needed. So, if you have a real estate need and are part of the theater community or enjoy theater as an audience member, give me a call at 256-520-9640. If you decide to work with me for your home purchase or sale, and you let me know you heard about me through THEATRE HAPPENINGS, I will donate a portion of my real estate profits from your transaction to the theater organization of your choosing.
Nina Soden 