The JLT's 2013-2014 season includes:
- Sept. 25-29, 2013 - Gypsy, a musical based on the memoirs of striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, will be directed by Greg Swartz.Auditions for singers, dancers and actors will take place beginning at 7 p.m. on July 22, 2013 for children; needed are 5-6 boys and 3-4 girls and July 29-30, 2013, for adults; needed are 8-10 men and 11-13 women.
- Dec. 4-8, 2013 - Miracle on 34th St., the play based on the hiring of a man who says he is "Kris Kringle" by Macy's to act as the store's resident Santa teaches the true meaning of Christmas. It will be directed by Lisa Green.
- Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2014 - The Mousetrap, the longest-running play on the London stage is by Agatha Christie. A first time on the JLT stage, the play that will be directed by Kevin Babbitt, details a parlor game on murder in typical Christie fashion.
- Mar. 26-30, 2014 - Murder at the Howard Johnson's, directed by Jade Leggott is a quirky suspense comedy about a love triangle in this motor inn, including an unfaithful wife, her lover and her husband in each act plotting to kill one other.
- May 28-June 1, 2014 - The Andrews Brothers, directed by Carolyn McGowan is a hilarious musical comedy in which three soldiers find themselves headlining for the famous Andrews Sisters. It is filled with slapstick comedy, old-fashioned romance and nostalgic music.
Season tickets are now on sale and may be purchased up to the opening night of the first show; subscribers must select a night to attend each performance although tickets may be exchanged in person for another night of the same show. Tickets are non-refundable. The cost of an adult ticket for the season is $65; student and senior citizen, $55; and patron, $75 (with recognition in each playbill). The cost of a life membership is $1,500 per person and may be paid in three consecutive yearly installments of $500. Subscriptions may now be ordered through an online ticketing service. For questions about ticketing send an e-mail here.
Advertise in playbill
Various-sized advertisements may be placed for the 2013-14 season. The running ads will be inserted in playbills that are distributed at each performance. For more details call the theatre at (417) 623-3638 or send an e-mail here.
Two homes for JLT
A group of thespians during the 1930s staged plays at the high school in Joplin, the Paramount Theatre, the Scottish Rite Temple, or anywhere else with space for a stage. The Joplin Little Theatre was incorporated in 1939. Park Playhouse, whose structure originally was an old riding academy, was purchased in November 1946 from investments in victory bonds and a gift from George A. Spiva. On 20 lots just north of Schifferdecker Park, the playhouse has been renovated to what it is today.
Adding to the pot
For a $250 donation a plaque will be attached to the back of an available seat of your choice with the money raised going toward the purchase of new auditorium seating. At that time all the name plaques will be moved to the new seats.
Sponsor an evening at the theatre for whatever reason is a relatively new way to assist the theatre. Recognition will be given for the donation in the playbill as well as receiving a number of tickets for the performance.
In addition, gift certificates are available for purchase as well as having inscribed a tile for the lobby floor for a $1,000 donation. Phone the box office for details.
Of course, besides new faces for tryouts, volunteers are always needed as set builders, painters, scenic and lighting designers, costumers and backstage crews.
The Joplin Little Theatre is located at 3009 W. First St., west of Schifferdecker Avenue. Phone (417) 623-3638.
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