This
year, 2003, marks the 19th season of summer theatre
at The Tin Shop Theatre as the Buchanan Area Fines Arts
Council strives to serve you, our audience. The Council
sincerely appreciates your strong patronage over the
years and welcomes this opportunity to highlight this
year's fantastic planned productions along with a chance
to purchase season tickets for an exceptional value.
The
theatre opens June 7 with the Doug Leiter Band.
This Buchanan trio is a favorite with young and old.
Featured are Doug Leiter, Terry Lovelady, and Tony Briggs
bringing an evening of easy listening music the whole
family can enjoy. Also included in this year's season
ticket is the September 6th performance of accomplished
singer Bev Hahn paired with 25 year acoustic guitar
veteran Dan Geib.
Our
first main theatre production June 26 and 27 is Ghostly
Intrigue staged by Playhouse Productions. This lighthearted
comedy features a mystery with three ghosts who have
materialized and are haunting the Tin Shop Theatre.
But - The Snoop Sisters Detective Agency is speeding
to the rescue! The audience will be joining in on the
action, the sing alongs with the actors and the discovery
of an amazing secret!
For
one weekend only, opening on July 18 are two one-act
plays by Lisa Cripps. Moving Forward and Last
One On were developed as companion pieces. Both
have won recognition at regional acting competitions
and have been performed around the state. Both look
at facing life from different perspectives as voiced
by the three female and four male cast members. Lisa
is a talented member of the Twin City Players both on
and off the stage.
Continuing
the presentation of a yearly children's production for
the third time, The Archer and The Princess will
entertain the entire family beginning August 1. This
clever adaptation of the classic Russian Folk Tale "Go
I Know Not Where to Fetch I Know Not What" is written
by Patricia Barry Rumble. The "child-friendly"
curtain time is 7:30pm (MI). First time director Tammy
Digirolamo will use her on and off stage talent and
assistant director experience to stage this happy/scary
tale.
Opening
September 19 is the classic American comedy/drama, Arsenic
and Old Lace written by Joseph Kesselring. Rumor
has it that the play was written as a straight-up mystery-thriller,
but the author was overruled by the producers. If it
is true, this was the smartest decision a producer ever
made! Director Scott Swisher last shared his considerable
talents here on stage in the production of Orphan's
Revenge and Dastardly Dr. Devereaux.
There
you have it... our 19th season!
The
price of the season ticket will remain the same exceptional
value as last season, $42.00 for ALL six events! This
fine entertainment bargain represents a 22% savings
over the price paid when purchasing each ticket individually.
Season ticket holders must also make reservations as
soon as possible, especially for the limited performance
night events. A Sunday matinee is also available for
three main productions during each weeks' run.
Thank
you for your unqualified support of the Buchanan Fine
Arts Council/Tin Shop Theatre. Please help us in our
ongoing efforts to bring fine entertainment to your
community.
See
you at the theatre! Our Theatre!
Sincerely yours,
Buchanan Fine Arts Council Members
