M*A*S*H Auditions

Auditions for MASH will be held on December 1 and 2 at the theatre. They will begin at 7 pm. Roles available for male and female adults.

Christmas Carol Auditions

Auditions for Christmas Carol will be October 6 and 7. There are roles for all ages, especially teenagers and adults.

Auditions begin at 7 pm. Christmas Carol is being directed by Dewyne Jefferson.

Odd Couple opens tonight!

I can't wait to see the show tonight! Since the Newnan Times Herald posted our article today, hopefully others will be joining me at the theatre tonight. The costumes and set are fantastic. Jeff Allen and Sarah Jordan have outdone themselves.

While you're waiting for the show to begin, be sure to check out the back of the program! Laurel has added a little something fun to pass the time.

When I walked backstage the other night I was very surprised to see the number of props for this show. I have seen many shows and many backstage prop tables. This show needs a prop room! I don't know how Darren Matthews (stage manager) and Taylor Cormier (props manager) keep track of all of them.

Can't wait! See you at the theatre!

2009 Season Tickets

We have eight shows planned for our 2009 season: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean; M*A*S*H, Lucky Stiff, Misery, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Jungle Book, and It's A Wonderful Life.

Season tickets are now on sale! With your purchase of a season ticket you receive admission to all eight shows, one admission to any 2009 N.I.T.W.I.T.S. performance, and reserved seating.

We have an awesome early bird special going on right now. If you purchase your ticket during September, you receive 4 free tickets. The free tickets are good to any 2009 show except It's a Wonderful Life.

Not interested in all the shows? No problem! It is a pass for you to use as you wish. Bring a friend! Come to a show twice!

Ready to buy your ticket? Visit our website to download the form and mail it in, or order online at our site.

Typical Monday at NCTC

This past Monday I was down at the theatre as my daughter has rehearsals for Tim Wright's The Pied Piper of Hamelin.

While there it was wonderful to see how busy the theatre was for a Monday evening. I'm not sure the community realizes how active the theatre is.

In the lobby Hollie Schwartz was leading a group of ladies in a belly dancing class. They are fun to watch and certainly not shy!

Renee Gentry was cleaning the bathrooms. I'm not sure she realized that helping husband Sam with house duties meant that task. Well Renee, you join a long list of NCTC volunteers who've had to spend more time in the bathroom than we desired!

In the office, managing director Rick Olsen was holding his usual Monday evening office hours. He was meeting with Special Events Coordinator Katie Ashley. Katie's next main event will be a murder mystery.

On the main stage, Odd Couple preparations were in full gear for a dress rehearsal. Jeff Allen, Sarah Jordan, and their crew have made an incredible set. We have done some complicated sets in the past (the two tiered Noises Off set comes to mind), and Jeff's moving walls will join the ranks. A city landscape was really beautiful. It had originally been created, but not used, for a previous show, I was told. On the left of the stage viewers will get to peak into Odd Couple's kitchen. With a refridgerator, sink, cabinets, and more, this is one of the most complete sets that will hardly be seen!

Every Odd Couple cast and crew member were busily working on tasks. John Paul Phillips was attempting to age himself with makeup. He had gotten a whole bag of old make up from his wife.

Scott Pollak admitted he really did used to own a pair of plaid pants. I cannot believe people used to wear them (and unfortunately still do). He told me to just wait until I see his tacky shirt! In glasses and suspenders, Sam Gentry looked as if he had time travelled from the 1970s and didn't know where he was or what he was doing.

On the previous Thursday, parents were painting backdrops for The Pied Piper of Hamelin outside the black box. They were really enjoying it and this night they were looking for more to do while they waited.

In the black box, Laurel Alford was having a rehearsal. There is a huge cast of children for this show. Laurel has created a mini set, which everyone has enjoyed looking at. There were lots and lots of little rat children running around.

Yes, NCTC is alive and well. I hope to see you down at the theatre soon!