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- A LITTLE ABOUT ME
- GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED
- PRODUCTIONS
| EVENT | GROUP | LOCATION | DATE |
| 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 |
| Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors | Theatre Huntsville | Von Braun Center Playhouse | 9/18-9/27 |
| Steel Magnolias | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 9/25-10/4 |
| 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 |
| Black Tie America | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 11/11-11/15 |
| How The Grinch Stole Christmas | Shoals Community Theater | 123 North Seminary St , Florence , AL 35630 | 11/19-11/22 |
| Big Band Swingin’ Christmas | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 12/17-12/20/2027 |
| Smoke on the Mountain | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 2/12-2/21/27 |
| Harvey | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 4/16-4/25/27 |
| Hairspray | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 6/11-6/20/27 |
- OTHER EVENTS
| DETAILS | GROUP/ETC | LOCATION | DATE |
| PLAYWRIGHTS WANTED | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Madison, AL | Ongoing |
| Audition/Casting Call | Theatre Huntsville | TH Scene Shop | 11/15-11/16 |
- SUBMISSION REQUESTS
- MONTHLY GIVEAWAY DETAILS
ABOUT ME:
Telling the Story
At its core, theatre is about storytelling. Every movement, every line, every moment serves the story.
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📧 ninasodenbooks@gmail.com | 📞 256-520-9640
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GIVEAWAY WINNER:
AND THE WINNER IS… WHY NOT YOU?!
Check out the upcoming giveaways below. The next winner will be announced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. It could be you!
UPCOMING GIVEAWAYS:
| 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:
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
SOLD OUT!
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
Theatre Huntsville
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Dates: September 18-27, 2026
Synopsis: What if Bram Stoker’s gothic vampire classic got a blender treatment from Mel Brooks and Monty Python?
A meek English real estate agent journeys to Transylvania to meet a mysterious new client, who just happens to be the most terrifying monster the world has ever known.
When Count Dracula sets his sights on London, famed female vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing and company give chase in a gender-bending, quick-changing, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic packed with clever wordplay and non-stop comic mayhem.
A small cast of actors plays over a dozen characters in this 90-minute romp that’ll have you screaming with laughter.
Performed at: Von Braun Center Playhouse (700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL)
Tickets: Start at $26 (See Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors — Theatre Huntsville)
Added 8/21/2026
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The Whole Backstage Theatre
Steel Magnolias
Dates: September 25 – October 4, 2026
Synopsis: Set in a small-town Louisiana beauty parlor, Steel Magnolias follows six Southern women over three years. They share gossip, laughter, and local news. The plot centers on the deep bond between Shelby and her mother, M’Lynn, as Shelby faces a dangerous pregnancy despite her health struggles. Tragedy strikes, but the women lean on each other for strength, showing a mix of outer grace and inner iron.
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
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
The Whole Backstage Theatre – HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
Black Tie America
Dates: November 11 – 15, 2026
Synopsis: This coming November, opening on Veterans Day for a five-day run, I will have the privilege of producing and directing an “America 250 Edition” of my choral revue, Black Tie America.
On Independence Day, July 4, 2026, America marked its 250th birthday, the Semi quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. This production is our opportunity to reflect, remember, and celebrate that milestone through music and storytelling.
A 100-voice choir will raise the roof of the Dot Moore Theatre in a powerful celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Our opening night, on Veterans Day, will be especially meaningful as we honor all who have served, recognizing their dedication and sacrifice, regardless of where or how they served.
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
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
The Whole Backstage Theatre – HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
Big Band Swingin’ Christmas
Dates: December 17-20, 2026
Synopsis: MORE INFORMATION TO COME
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
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The Whole Backstage Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain
Dates: February 12-21, 2027
Synopsis: MORE INFORMATION TO COME
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
The Whole Backstage Theatre
Harvey by Mary Chase
Dates: April 16-25, 2027
Synopsis: Harvey follows Elwood P. Dowd, a polite man whose best friend is an invisible, six-foot-one-and-a-half-inch tall rabbit named Harvey. This “pooka” is a mischievous spirit from Irish folklore. Elwood’s embarrassed sister, Veta, tries to commit him to a sanitarium. After a chaotic mix-up, the doctors accidentally lock Veta up instead of Elwood. The story explores whether Elwood’s gentle delusion is better than the cynical reality of the world.
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
The Whole Backstage Theatre
Hairspray
Dates: June 11-20, 2027
Synopsis: Set in 1962 Baltimore, Hairspray follows Tracy Turnblad, an optimistic teenager with big hair and a big heart. She dreams of dancing on the local teenage music program, The Corny Collins Show. After winning a spot on the show, Tracy becomes an overnight celebrity. She uses her newfound fame to launch a campaign to racially integrate the broadcast, challenging the show’s producer and societal norms.
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
OTHER EVENTS:
Front Row Theatre Troupe
CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS – CALL FOR ORIGINAL ONE-ACT PLAYS
We’re seeking original one-act plays (45–60 minutes) for our upcoming season.
We are looking for:
- • Original, unpublished works
- • No more than 6 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 up to 36 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.
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)
Theatre Huntsville
Auditions – Murder on the Orient Express
Dates: November 15-16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Synopsis: Theatre Huntsville invites you to audition for Murder on the Orient Express, Ken Ludwig’s clever and thrilling stage adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic.
Location: Theatre Huntsville Scene Shop and Rehearsal Space (500 Plummer Road Huntsville, al 35806)
Added 8/5/2026
SUBMISSIONS:
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GIVEAWAY:
My goal is to do regular giveaways… That’s right, I want you all to have a chance to win free event tickets…
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