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Amarillo Little Theatre • 2019 Civic Circle • Amarillo, TX 79109

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May 3, 10, and 17........................................... 7:30 pmMay 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19.......................... 8:00 pmMay 13 and 20................................................ 2:30 pm

Members - Monday, April 16 ............ 10:00 AMPublic - Monday, April 23 ................... 10:00 AM

ALT Mainstage2019 Civic CircleBox O�ce - 806-355-9991Rated - PG-13

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Facts at a Glance

PRODUCTION FUNDING BY

Wol�in Mortgage/Pattilou DawkinsThe Ilene Roberts Balliett and Kent T. Roberts FoundationJohn and Sally SkaggsKrause Landscape ContractorsAlfred and Patrica SmithRobert and Sue StilesRick and Diane Morie

SPONSORED BY

Robert and Melissa MartinJerry and Judy MichelsLa Rita MasonValerie NaugleAlex and Leslie StansburyOth Miller and Tina BrandonRick and Mitzi DillmanLori D’Atri

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN?Amarillo Little Theatre is very pleased to present the regional premiere of the exciting new musical Sister Act as its �nal production of the 2017- 18 season! Based on the very successful �lm and featuring great new songs and music written especially for the Broadway production, this show is going to be a "get on your feet and testify” good time! Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva, whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she’s hidden in the one place she won’t be found—a convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of the Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters �nd their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music. Featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin and Beauty and The Beast, Newsies, Enchanted,) dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, Soul, and Disco, Sister Act is the funniest and funkiest musical around.

ALT has assembled a terri�c cast of performers for this production. The show features ZZ Wright as the incomparable Deloris Van Cartier. The cast also includes Anna Bahn, Alexandra Bennett, Ronnie Brockett, Christy Corder, Connie Cannady, Reilly Downes, Rebecca Hartman, Deanna Hurt, Gracie Hurt, Kelsey Kilburn, Kallie Kilburn, Angie Killion, Emma Lewis, Zeke Lewis, Justin Loe, Abigail Martin, Shannon Mashburn, Erin Murphy, Michael Newman, ShyAnne Peterson, Bob Roulston, Kim Shre�er, Ryan Sustaita, Jeri Tidmore, Travis Tidmore, Charlie Turner, Connor Unwin, SaVante’ Wallace, Ethan Worsham and Laura Jo Worsham. Allen Shankles is Artistic Director with Jennifer Akins as Music Director and Shawn Walsh as Choreographer. Reymundo Montoya is Assistant to the Director and Stage Manager. Spectacular scenery is being designed by David Walsh.

Sister Act is going to “raise the roof.” You don’t want to miss this fantastic musical!! Make reservations today.

www.amarillolittletheatre.org Apri l , 2018

Amarillo Little Theatrepresents

SISTER ACT

Music by ALAN MENKEN Lyrics by GLENN SLATER

Book by CHERI STEINKELLNER & BILL STEINKELLNERAdditional book material by DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE

Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard

Greetings from the Guild!

Plans for this year’s Great Gatsby Party are in high gear. The date is April 28 at Encore House, 501 S, Grant. This year’s event promises to be even more fun with an open bar. There are still Platinum Tables, for 8 people, at $750, and Gold Tables, for 4 people, at $350. Tables, as well as individual tickets, can be purchased on the website, ALTGuild.org. Don’t miss this chance for an exciting evening!

As always, if you have any questions about this event, or anything related to the Guild, feel free to contact me at 806-236-3472 or tsjonson@arn.net.

Susan Johnson, Guild President

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for June 8 and 9 as ALT presents the reprise of one of our most successful special events ever! Featuring the extraordinary talents of Chuck Alexander and Devlon Jones, this evening of incredible music had ALT audiences on their feet and begging for more!

Join these two brilliant vocal artists for an evening of Broadway, Pop and Gospel that has already proven to be one of the most exciting evenings ever produced at ALT. Performing the music that

AMARILLO LITTLE THEATRE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF

AS THE SEASON’S SPECIAL EVENT!!!

Two Worlds - One Passion

in�uenced each of their lives, these two phenomenal performers will be joined by a �ve piece band directed by Jennifer Akins. The show will also highlight some special guests, including a choir that promises to blow the roof o� the joint!

Tickets for both performances will be available at $25.00 per ticket. Special Patron Packages are available for the Saturday night performance. Patrons have the opportunity to attend a pre-show cocktail party in the ALT Terk Lobby featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. Only 150 tickets are available at $75.00 including the show. We are also o�ering an ultra exclusive “after glow” recep-tion and cabaret backstage after the show. Only 100 tickets are available for the after glow at a cost of $75.00 including the show. Patrons may go “ALL THE WAY” and attend both receptions for $125.00 including the show. Patrons purchasing the full package will get priority seating for the performance and may make reserva-tions beginning on Monday, May 14. Show tickets are available to purchase May 21.

Don’t miss this incredible event!!

Event funding provided by Miles Childers

Can you believe it? This issue of the Curtain Call is announcing our �nal show of the season. Doesn’t it just seem like yesterday that we were basking in the success of our opening musical - Mary Poppins? I know it’s a bold statement, but I think this may have been one of our best season’s ever!! We produced a dozen spectacular shows, we had good attendance for all of our shows, we did outreach to over 5,000

area students and we groomed and nurtured the talents of hundreds of area volunteers. That’s good stu�.

ALT’s 2018-19 season of shows is being unveiled in this newsletter. I am pleased to tell you that the shows chosen for our Mainstage are the exact shows our audience balloting chose as the top selections. You will note that we have a TBA in the very important �nal musical slot. Allow me to explain……the number one choice for musicals was Mamma Mia. We fully expect to produce this show in May, 2019, but we cannot currently get a license for the show, although we expect to get a license in the Fall. Legally, we cannot advertise this show until we have a license. That means we cannot put it on our season schedule, use it’s logo or put it in our season calendar. There is a very remote possibility that this show won’t be released for licensing as we expect. In that case, we will produce another very popular musical. Our audiences “win” either way.

You will also note that we are reprising our very successful special event Two Worlds - One Passion starring Chuck Alexander and Devlon Jones. This event will be Friday and Saturday nights, June 8 and 9 at the ALT Mainstage. For more information, see the article in this newsletter.

I’ve recently thought a lot about my legacy at ALT. I am so so proud of the fact that my life and life’s work has inspired the lives and careers of many artists and technicians. I marvel at the culture of quality and success that is embraced every day by the ALT sta� and volunteers and I am proud to say that I developed that culture. I am thrilled by the success of people such as our own Jason Crespin, who has become one of the most beloved people in our theatre community as well as our Amarillo community. And there are so many others. Watching so many people rise up and shine when given the opportunity is one of my greatest pleasures in life!

I expect that we will begin a transitional phase in the next year or so in which I will begin to hand over the reins to a new “sheri�.” The total transition will hopefully be a few years away, but we are looking toward that starting sometime in the foreseeable future. Until then, I hope to keep doing the best theatre I can do and loving every minute of it. I hope our many loyal and generous patrons and volunteers will contin-ue to support ALT and our work generously. It is a very good thing that you are supporting.

In closing, I want to relate a story that typi�es everything good about ALT and its people. At a Sister Act vocal rehearsal recently, long-time Academy student and volunteer, Kelsey Kilburn, who is cast in the prominent role of Sister Mary Robert, absolutely electri�ed the room with her solo from the show. She is an example of someone getting an opportunity and rising up to shine. But here’s the best part. Fellow actress, Reilly Downes, speaking through tears of joy said, “I really, really wanted that part, but hearing Kelsey made me so happy that she got it.” That’s respect, love, unsel�shness,……….that’s ALT.

Looking for a bright and shining spot in a troubled world? Join us. I look forward to seeing you at the theatre(s).Allen Shankles, Managing/Artistic Director

Director’s Notes

Academy SpotlightWell the sun came out over the Academy as we had a very successful run of Annie. This show was a joy to direct and I am so pleased with the positive feedback we have received from those who saw the show. The talented cast of 39 Academy students, 1 adorable dog, a very dedicated production team and a fabulous student run crew truly made magic every performance! The cast also performed for almost 2,000

area school children during school performances and a special “give back performance” for families from area organiza-tions that possibly couldn't a�ord tickets. It was thrilling to see these students experience live theatre for the �rst time!

All these things were made possible by the amazing resources and support ALT provides to the Academy as well as our sponsors. I must thank Sparkman Orthodontics for being Production Partners for this huge show. I also want to extend my thanks to Brandon Bellar who brought the beautiful music to life as our Music Director, Reilly Downes-Brown for her brilliant choreography, Chriselda Reyes who was an amazing Assistant Director, Jamie Humphrey who provided so much help as a Production Assistant, Sydney Williams for coordinating our costumes, Je� Jarnagin for help with wigs, Connor Brent who ran our wireless microphones for our show, Tana Roberson, Gregg Dunlap, Ricky Shre�er, Don Washburn, and Brandon Khamphoumy for all their work on set and lights, Abuelo's and the Imperial Taproom for providing lunches during our school performances, Palace Co�ee, The Ru�ed Cup, and Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics for our wonderful concession items, AOMS Pediatric Dentistry for sponsoring our give back performance, Deanna and David Hurt who coordinated the cast party, the ALT sta� and Board of Directors who supported this show, and of course all the family members of the cast and crew who did so much! The Academy is not only blessed with amazing kids, but amazing families as well!

I would also like to thank AAA Electric, Stockard, Johnston, Brown, and Netardus Law Firm, Sparkman Orthodontics, Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, FirstBank Southwest, My Place Hotels, The Ru�ed Cup, Briar Wilcox Law Firm, Martins Sheetmetal Inc., Don and Susan Goetz, and Palace Co�ee for providing �nancial support to all three of our Academy shows this season. Their �nancial support along with several other businesses helped us in creating more professional and magical theatrical moments on our stage through-out this season!

With our season wrapping up, we can now look forward to Summer! We have put together a fun �lled camp schedule that includes both theatre and dance camps. These day camps will provide kids of all ages the chance to be challenged at their level and have a whole lot of fun learning more about theatre and dance. Registration for camp begins on May 14th! Did you hear the great news? Our ALT Academy was named once again Best Theatre, Best Vocal and Best Dance program by the reader's of the Amarillo Magazine. We have won these consecutively for several years now and that is all due to our amazing instructors! Please be sure to congratulate Stephanie Adams, Brandon Bellar, Lugene Cole, Reilly Downes-Brown, Carrie Huckabay, Pegi Lovett, Cy Scroggins, Jo Smith, Caitlin Standish, Maddie Todd, Caity Thomason and Shawn Walsh for all their hard work this year! We are blessed to have them instructing the next batch of ALT warriors!

See you this summer!Jason Crespin, Academy Directorjason@amarillolittletheatre.org

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Season of Shows

2018-2019

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PLUS 3 spectacular Academy productions!

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATMusical

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSMusical

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODSComedy

STEEL MAGNOLIASComedy

TO BE ANNOUNCEDMusical

A SKULL IN CONNEMARADrama/Comedy

PAGEANT PLAYComedy

FUN HOMEMusical

OTHER DESERT CITIESDrama

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