Join us for the presentation of the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical "South Pacific" Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that the mother of his children was an island native and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, refuses Emile's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfillment of a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he's fallen in love out of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe's life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own chance for happiness, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices. Reserve your tickets by calling 440-327-2909.

Olde Towne Hall Theatre repeats as JTF Atlanta Tech Olympics winner.

You can follow the activities of OTHT's Youth Group at JTF 2018 in Atlanta by downloading the free Junior Theater Festival iOS or Android app to your smart phone or tablet. Our troupe will be performing in the Orange Pod, one of 16 groupings for the 119 theatrical groups competing.

A little background on the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta which OTHT's Youth group will be attending for the third year in 2018. The Festival is produced by iTheatrics out of New York city and sponsored by Music Theatre International, Disney Musicals and Playbill. The first two organizations license rights to produce musicals and Playbill produces programs for theatrical productions. JTF provides the opportunity for students, and adults to network with fellow performers, meet theater professionals and gain direction and positive feedback to improve their skills. There are a number of opportunities to perform outside the team competition including auditions for a part in a promotional choreography DVD produced in NYC, technical workshops and competition, teacher workshops, all star presentations, random selections for an impromptu musical presentation on the main stage and a lot more. I attended last year under the Professional Development Program independent of OTHT and was able to interact with Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, event founder and producer, Tim McDonald, author Jodi Picoult, Director of Professional Development, Cindy Ripley, choreographer Michael Bobbitt, Kennedy Center director, Rosemary Newcott and Disney Theatrical Group president and producer Thomas Schumacher among others. Photos courtesy of Lenny Putz of Lifelines Media LLC.

Here is an opportunity to appear in the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Director Joy Van Keuren is looking for a few good men and women to serve. Open parts are seabees, sailors, marines, Polynesian natives (men and women), nuns and nurses. You should be able to carry a tune and move about the stage in relative grace for a few choreographed numbers and perhaps memorize a few lines. Your time commitment will be to attend rehearsals in January through February 15, 2018 and performances, February 16, 17, 23, 24, March 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10, 2018. Please contact Director Joy Van Keuren at 440-458-0652 or Musical Director Katie Van Keuren at katherinevankeuren@gmail.com

Olde Towne Hall Theatre's Youth Group will be returning to Atlanta, GA for the 2018 Junior Theater Festival, January 12-14, 2018. There, they will be performing 15 minutes of the Broadway Junior show "Into the Woods" for ajudication by leading theatrical professionals. The competition focuses on storytelling through music, dance and acting skills presented by the students. To maintain this focus and level the playing field among the 119 theater groups competing there are no costumes, props or sets used. If you would like to see a preview encompassing the entire play, the Youth Group troupe will be performing Friday, January 5 and Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the theater. There is no admission charge, however donations to go toward the costs associated with the participation in the JTF will be welcomed. Costs are shared by the parents and theater and are estimated to be about $17,000 including registration fees, travel, and lodging. More to follow about JTF and the opportunities it presents.

While principal casting for South Pacific is close to set, Director Joy VanKeuren is looking for a few good men and women to serve. Open parts are seabees, sailors, marines, Polynesian natives (men and women), and nurses. You should be able to carry a tune and move about the stage in relative grace for a few choreographed numbers. Your time commitment will be to attend rehearsals in January through February 15, 2018 and performances, February 16, 17, 23, 24, March 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10, 2018. If interested please message Musical Director Katie Van Keuren on FB

Mark your calendar now to see Rodger's and Hammersteins's South Pacific. Performances will be February 16, 17, 23, 24 and March 2, 3, 9 & 10, 2018 at 7:30 pm, March 4, 2018 at 3:00 pm Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that the mother of his children was an island native and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, refuses Emile's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfillment of a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he's fallen in love out of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe's life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own chance for happiness, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices.

Congratulations to Dena M Warmuth; recently elected to the position of Secretary on the Board of Olde Towne Hall Theatre

AUDITIONS for South Pacific directed by Joy Van Keuren! Sunday, December, 17 2017 2-4pm and Monday, December 18, 2017 7-9pm at Olde Towne Hall Theatre. All auditions are conducted at the theater. The audition process is very simple. You will be asked to fill out a form including, but not limited to your contact information, any rehearsal conflicts you may have, any previous theatrical experience​. You will be required to read a portion of the script alone and/or with others and be expected to remain for the entire scheduled audition time. This will allow the possibility of teaming up different actors together throughout the process. This production is a musical so you will be required to also come prepared to sing a song of your choice. Bring the piano music for the accompanist (no A'Capella except for children). You may be asked to learn and perform a few dance steps. There are two juvenile parts lower age limit is 8 years old,There is no upper limit. Once selected rehearsals will be in January through February 15, 2018. Performances are February 16, 17, 23, 24, March 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10, 2018

2017 – 2018 Season at Olde Towne Hall Theatre Holiday Youth Theatre Production of Little Women, the Musical December 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2017 at 7:30 pm December 3 & 9, 2017 at 2:00 pm Preview of OTHT’s Youth Theater Presentation Into the Woods for the 2018 Atlanta Junior Theater Festival Competition January 5 & 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific February 16, 17, 23, 24 and March 2, 3, 9 & 10, 2018 at 7:30 pm March 4, 2018 at 3:00 pm Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park April 20, 21, 28, 27; May 4 & 5, 2018 at 7:30 pm April 29, 2018 at 3:00 pm Youth Theatre Production of Peter Pan, Jr July 19 & 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm July 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm