Mission Statement

To be broadly recognized as a successful community theatre company, offering satisfying participation and growth opportunities to members in all areas of theater, while continuing to present high quality theatrical productions to all audiences.

Annual Meeting Highlights

The January annual business meeting highlighted how successful SCCT had been in 2008, the growing membership, and what wonderful productions are in store for 2009. This year SCCT will produce six major productions, up from four last year. In addition, the Follies, a musical revue, will again be held in September. The first show of the season, Same Time, Next Year, was a huge success due to the hard-working crew and cast. In 2008, 130 SCCT members participated on stage in performances. Numerous others have been involved in many of the non-performing facets of a theater organization. In addition, advertising revenue dramatically doubled in 2008 and new content has been added in the playbills.

Sunny Awards and Dinner

Don’t miss out on the annual SUNNY Awards Dinner on Thursday, February 12 in Pinckney Hall. A cash bar opens at 5 pm followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner catered by the British Open Pub at $20 per person. Checks made payable to SCCT can be dropped off to Beth Hornbostel, 10 Clairborne Ct., or call her at 705-3398. Members can attend the awards without attending dinner. However, dinner participants will get preferential seating at the spectacular Awards ceremony in beautiful Magnolia Hall at 7:30 pm. There will also be five SAMMY AWARDS this year for those who have contributed and given unselfishly to the Theater in 2008. Sun City talent will present some song and dance entertainment. Hurry and get your tickets!

Little Mary Sunshine

In the new Magnolia Hall on March 12, 13, &14 SCCT will present its first theatrical production, Little Mary Sunshine. The play is “a wonderful parody and delightful musical spoof satirizing early operettas.” Taking place high in the Rocky Mountains at a quaint little inn in Colorado, the story revolves around guests of the inn, forest rangers, pretty girls, Indians and of course, Little Mary Sunshine.

Sun City’s popular Wendell MacNeal is directing this hilarious comedy and is accompanied by Norma Lavelle as choreographer. Wait until you see the moves Lavelle has created that will bring this delightful show into motion! Of course, the wonderful music and delightful voices you will hear comes from the tutelage of Sun City’s music director, Art Hansen. This is a “must see” folks.

If you have not purchased your Season Subscription tickets yet, some are still some available. If you need to purchase individual tickets, you can do so at the Box Office. The Box Office at Magnolia Hall will officially open for Little Mary Sunshine ticket exchanges only on February 9 from 9-11 am. Individual ticket sales for LMS will commence on February 11 and continue every Monday-Wednesday-Friday, except Feb. 18, from 9-11 am. Tickets will also be sold 30 minutes before each performance unless sold out.

Future Productions

Social Security                May 14-16                  Mag. Hall

The King and                   June 18-20,                 Bluffton HS
                                            June 25-27

Follies                               September 10-12       Mag. Hall

The Lion in Winter         October 29-31            Mag. Hall

Killing Dante                   December 10-12        Mag. Hall

Act I - Play Reading Group

This group meets the third Sunday of each month from 6:30-9:30 pm in the Dogwood Room in Magnolia Hall. On April 19, the group will meet in the Marshland Room at Riverbend. If you’re interested in becoming a part of this SCCT offering call Debbie, 705-4688 or Joan, 705-6297.

There is no memorization and only one rehearsal!

Workshops

A Set Design Workshop, in two sessions, will be held during the month of February. The illustration session on Tuesday, February 17, from 7-9 pm in the Green Room Magnolia Hall, and the construction session Saturday, February 21, from 9 am-noon at the SCRC, 136 Beach City Road, Hilton Head. Tom Evans, a professor of theater and set designer at Hanover College for over 30 years, will lead the workshops. If you are interested in attending this workshop, contact Carol Wroblewski, workshop chairperson, at billandcarol67@sc.rr.com or 705-2387.

Beginning Acting I & II Workshops

A Beginning Acting II Workshop led by Arturo Iriarte will begin March 3^rd and run every Tuesday ending on April 7. Carl Nusbaum’s actors workshop showcase will begin March 4, continuing March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Wednesdays) with production on May 7, 2009, in Magnolia Hall. Classes will be held at the Argent Facility, 175-G Boardwalk, Ridgeland, SC 29936 from 6-10 pm.

March SCCT Meeting – Thursday, March 19 at 7 pm in Magnolia Hall

“The Belle of Amherst” will be presented for your entertainment.

Monthly Meeting Entertainment

Be on the lookout for emails (Listserv messages) about the time and place of auditions for roles in the monthly productions. This can be a fun way to wet your feet with performing on stage. To participate, contact Arturo Iriarte, Play Steering Committee at auiski@yahoo.com and he will “steer” you in the right direction!

Membership

Have you paid your dues for 2009? If not, contact Don Olexa, Membership, at 705-6709 for a form and drop off your $10 check to 3 Rose Sage Walk. The deadline is February 15, 2009. HURRY!

SCCT is continuing to grow steadily. There are so many new members that it has become difficult to publish the hundreds of new names. SCCT heartily welcomes new members and looks forward to your participation in your avenue of interest. We do have something for everyone!