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GHCT Announces 2013-2014 Season

GHCTGreater Hamilton Civic Theater announces its 2013-2014 Season!

ALL THE KING’S WOMEN
By Luigi Jannuzzi
October 10-13, 2013

WHITE CHRISTMAS
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin, Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
December 5-8, 2013

ON GOLDEN POND
By Ernest Thompson
February 6-9, 2014

ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE
Written and Originally Directed by Ted Swindley-based on a true story
May 15-18, 2014

For more information visit www.ghctplay.com.

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Runs May 2-5

GHCT_Little ShopLITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Presented by Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
May 2-5
Hamilton

Directed by Jeff Christian
Vocal and Musical Direction by Mark Durbin
Choreography by Alison Rampa
Produced by Tracy Botos

Cast: Alaina Cheste as Chafon, Jodi Dunavan as Crystal, Gina Jungkunz as Ronnet, Christina Freund as Audrey, Sean Jones as Seymour, Denny Thomas as Mr. Mushnick, Tom Dierling as Orin & Audrey II – Nathan Haven as Audrey II
Chorus: Brenden Fooks, Adam Blount, Emily Beuerlein, Sandy Coleman, Scott Christian, Mason Parker, Kaitlyn Osborn & Sydney Higgins

A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!

  • Thu-Sat, May 2-4 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 5 at 2pm

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THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR Runs Feb. 14-17

GHCT_Red Velvet Cakes WarTHE RED VELVET CAKE WAR
Presented by Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Feb. 14-17
Hamilton

Directed by Rhonda Lucas
​Produced by Brett Sandlin

Cast: Petty Cash as Cee Cee Windham, Julie Joyce Smith as Gaynelle Verdeen, Lynn Minges as Lamerle Minshew, Dick Gentry as Aubrey Verdeen, Maggie Macgregor as Jimmie Wyvette Verdeen, Beth McClain as Peaches Verdeen Belrose, Megan Demoret as Bitsy Hargis , Sharon Einhorn as Elsa Dowdall, Linda Hurley as Mama Doll Hargis, Joey Schnell as Newt Blaylock, Justyn Rampa as Sheriff Grover Lout & Adam Blount as Purvis Verdeen

In this riotously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three Verdeen cousins—Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette—could not have picked a worse time to throw their family reunion. As a parade of wildly eccentric Verdeens gather on the hottest day of July, smack-dab in the middle of Texas tornado season, things spin hilariously out of control when a neighbor’s pet devours everything edible, a one-eyed suitor shows up to declare his love and a jaw-dropping high-stakes wager is made on who bakes the best red velvet cake. As this fast-paced romp barrels toward its uproarious climax, you’ll wish your own family reunions were this much fun!

  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 14-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 17 at 2pm

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GHCT Announces Cast for THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR

GHCTGreater Hamilton Civic Theatre has announced the cast for their upcoming production of THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR.

In this riotously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three Verdeen cousins—Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette—could not have picked a worse time to throw their family reunion. As a parade of wildly eccentric Verdeens gather on the hottest day of July, smack-dab in the middle of Texas tornado season, things spin hilariously out of control when a neighbor’s pet devours everything edible, a one-eyed suitor shows up to declare his love and a jaw-dropping high-stakes wager is made on who bakes the best red velvet cake. As this fast-paced romp barrels toward its uproarious climax, you’ll wish your own family reunions were this much fun!

The cast includes:

  • Cee Cee Windham – Petty Cash
  • Gaynelle Verdeen – Julie Joyce Smith
  • Lamerle Minshew – Lynn Minges
  • Aubrey Verdeen – Dick Gentry
  • Jimmie Wyvette Verdeen – Maggie Macgregor
  • Peaches Verdeen Belrose – Beth McClain
  • Bitsy Hargis – Megan Demoret
  • Elsa Dowdall – Sharon Einhorn
  • Mama Doll Hargis – Linda Hurley
  • Newt Blaylock – Joey Schnell
  • Sheriff Grover Lout – Justyn Rampa
  • Purvis Verdeen – Adam Blount

The production runs Feb. 14-17 and is directed by Rhonda Lucas. For more information visit http://www.ghctplay.com/Cake-War.html.

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BYE BYE BIRDIE runs Dec. 6-9

BYE BYE BIRDIE
Presented by Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Dec. 6-9
Hamilton

Directed and choreographed by Chris Beiser
Musical direction by Mike Wallick
Vocal direction by Jay Myers
​Produced by Teresa Bayer-Iltzsch, Karen Buchanan & Mary St. John

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BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It is a satire done with the fondest affection, and tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. “An English Teacher,” “What Did I Ever See in Him?,” “Put on a Happy Face,” “One Boy,” “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” “Kids,” “Rosie” and “Spanish Rose” are musical theatre classics. This is the tops in imagination and good old fashion fun!

  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 6-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 2pm

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