Welcome to Temple Civic Theatre
TCT's Next Main Series Show
I Love You, You're Perfect,
Now Change
January 22-24 & 28-31, 2010
 Temple Civic Theatre will present the hilarious hit musical about love and marriage in the suburbs as our next main series show. Performances are January 22-24 and 28-31.
Reserved seat tickets are $20 each. TCT season members may make reservations and buy additional tickets beginning Tuesday, January 12. Sales to the general public begin on Tuesday, January 19. Box office hours are Tuesday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SPECIAL TABLE SEATING is also available for $30 per ticket. The tables for two are located in front of the stage, and tickets include special snacks and drinks. Season members may upgrade to the special table seating for $10 per ticket.
Four performers -- Jeremy Thompson (Albert in this summer’s production of Bye Bye Birdie), Michael Evans (Jesus in Godspell), Sarah Sanderford (ensemble in Bye Bye Birdie) and Christen Manuel (new to TCT) -- take the stage, playing a broad range of characters struggling to find their way through the zany maze of relationships, dating and marriage.
The musical offers non-stop laughter and some of the best musical entertainment ever offered at TCT.
Here’s what just a few critics around the world have said:
“ILYYPNC is a complete winner” — Fox Television
“Hilarious – the most entertaining
show on or off Broadway” — Gannet Newspapers
“Funny, witty, hip antics” — New York Times
“Seinfeld set to music” — The Star Ledger
“A riotous battle of the heterosexes” — New York Post
The show played over 5000 performances off-Broadway, making it the second longest running off-Broadway musical behind The Fantasticks.
Production staff includes: Tim Campbell (director), David Perez-Guerra (musical director), Jana Zajicek (choreographer), Jeremy Thompson (vocal director), Janice Wilson (stage manager), Jim Hunter (technical director), Michael Fox (associate director), Leon Perkins (props master) and Jesse Wyman (lighting design).
Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts. Produced by special arrangement with The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
 Auditions for Next Main Series
Show Jan. 31 & Feb. 1
Auditions for the classic Neil Simon comedy California Suite will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Civic Theatre on Sunday, January 31 and Monday, February 1.
Roles are available for adult men and woman. Age range varies. Actors will be asked to read from the script.
Scripts may be checked out in advance with a $10 cash deposit. Please call the theatre box office for more information (778-4751).
Performances are March 19–21 & 25–28. Tim Campbell will direct the show.
Saturday Box Office Hours Have Changed
Saturday box office hours have been changed. On any Saturday when a main-series show is performing that evening, the box office will open at 6 p.m. (two hours before show time). The box office will no longer be open during the day on Saturdays.
 TCT's Next Youth
Theatre Show
is
Jungalbook, Feb. 26-28
Performance of our next youth theatre show Jungalbook will be Friday and Saturday, February 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Reserved seat tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and will go on sale on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Box office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jungalbook will be directed by Betsi Chamlee.
TCT 2009-2010 Season
 Temple Civic Theatre had no increase in prices from the previous season. CLICK HERE to download a PDF file containing our season brochure.
REMAINING MAIN SERIES SHOWS
I Love You,
You’re Perfect, Now Change (January 22-24 and 28-31, 2010)
This hilarious musical celebrates the mating game, taking on the truths and myths behind dating, love, marriage, in-laws, newborns, trips in the family car and more.
California Suite (March 19-21 and 25-28, 2010)
Neil Simon’s delightful comedy is divided into four parts, involving visitors to the hotel’s suite from New York, Philadelphia, London and Chicago. (Open public auditions January 31 & February 1)
The Matchmaker (May 21-23 and 27-30, 2010)
The Thornton Wilder play on which the musical Hello, Dolly! was based. Hilarious complications ensue when Horace Vandergelder decides to take a wife and hires Dolly Levi as his matchmaker. (Open public auditions March 28 & 29)
The Lilies of the Field (July 16-18 and 22-25, 2010)
A traveler encounters a group of nuns and offers to fix a leaky roof. Although he has every intention of insisting on his pay and moving on, he stays for supper, and then another day, and another . . . drawn into the nuns’ life. (Open public auditions May 30 & 31)
REMAINING YOUTH SEASON SHOW
Jungalbook (February 26-28, 2010) A great adaptation of this classic children’s tale. (Open public auditions January 10 & 11)
SAVE MONEY OVER SINGLE-TICKET PRICES
If you’re planning to buy several single tickets for upcoming shows, we’ll show you a way to save money. Our regular prices for single tickets are $20 each for musicals and $18 each for plays.
If you need six tickets, you should purchase a Flex Membership for $90. The membership contains six coupons (good for any main-series show and worth up to $20 each), but they will only cost you $15 each.
If you need 12 tickets, purchase a Patron Membership. You’ll get 12 coupons (good for any main-series show) at only $14.58 each, plus you’ll get a $85 tax deduction as a nice bonus.
You can also use these coupons if you want to bring guests to a show, or if you would like to give Temple Civic Theatre coupons as a unique birthday or anniversary gift.
Save money and help share TCT!
Summer Musical Bye Bye Birdie Was a Huge Success
Thanks to everyone for making TCT’s summer musical production, Bye Bye Birdie, such a huge success. The show was held over for a third weekend, with most performances being completely "sold out."
Thanks also for the many wonderful comments we've received about the show. The cast and production staff did an excellent job!
TCT Granted $30,000 –
Challenged to Raise
a Matching Amount
Several months ago, TCT received a grant in the amount of $30,000 from an anonymous donor. The grant came with a challenge for TCT to raise an additional $30,000 in an effort to make some much needed additions and improvements to the theatre’s lighting and sound equipment.
We are asking everyone to pitch in and help us purchase or locate the following items:
• A new sound board to improve our ability to mix cues, effects, amplify actors;
• Upgraded digital technology (sound card, and/or I-Pod);
• Speakers to replace several which no longer work;
• Body microphones for actor amplification;
• Two new computers for mixing and executing sounds cues and designing sets;
• Auto-Cad programming for scenic and lighting design;
• A color ink-jet printer for reproducing high resolution graphics;
• New lighting instruments which can project high resolution graphics.
We also need funds in order to make ongoing repairs to our physical facility. Every donation, in any amount is greatly needed. We urge you to help us steady our way through the storm of a difficult economy.
The Wilson Family
General Memorial Fund
Temple Civic Theatre has instituted a new fund to honor the work of Dr. Ralph Wilson and family.
During his life, Dr. Wilson gave tirelessly to Temple Civic Theatre. He believed that the theatre was/is a vital cultural contributor to the community of Temple and the region.
Over the years, he and his family have aided and enlivened the work of the theatre in countless ways. We share his enthusiasm, vision and belief in the importance of TCT’s mission.
If you would like to acknowledge the support shown by Ralph and his family, you may make a donation to the fund by mailing a check or by calling the box office (778-4751).
 Photos from Productions
CLICK HERE for photos from Neil Simon's The Dinner Party.
CLICK
HERE for photos from the musical review Jerry's
Girls.
CLICK HERE for photos from the musical The King and I.
CLICK HERE for photos from Rodgers & Hart: A Celebration (Nov. 2006)
CLICK HERE for photos from the musical She Loves Me (Feb. 2007)
CLICK HERE for photos from A Streetcar Named Desire (April 2007)
College Classes Taught at TCT
Did you know that college-credit
classes for Temple College and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor are being taught at Temple
Civic Theatre by TCT Managing & Artistic Director
Tim Campbell and TCT Tech Director Mac Lower?
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Volunteer Opportunities
Tired of TV shows
that have the same basic lineup every night? Can’t
get the latest best selling novel from the library
because of the endless waiting list?
Tired of dining
out as your main entertainment, not to mention
the unwanted extra pounds?
Have we got a deal
for you! Try volunteering at TCT. Everyone doesn’t
have to perform onstage. It takes a lot of fun
people working together to bring our season alive.
We promise not to
overwhelm you or take all your free time. Come
when you can for as long as you can.
Can you type? Stuff
envelopes? Paste labels? Sweep a floor? Make new
friends? Learn how to drive a nail? Scavenge for
needed props or set pieces? Laugh at a good joke?
Find a place to create? Learn to crew backstage?
Pick up a Volunteer
Opportunities brochure from the lobby or download
from this website; talk to another volunteer;
or give us a call at 778-4751 and try us out.
No experience necessary—just a willingness
to learn.
CLICK
HERE to download our Volunteer Opportunities
brochure in PDF file format. You must have Adobe
Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view
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 Managing
& Artistic Director
Tim Campbell is the
theatre's Managing & Artistic Director. Tim began
his duties in August 2004, and directed five of the
six shows in the 2004-05 Main Series Season.
Southwest Theatre Association
awarded Tim the August Staub Young Director's Award
in October 2004. The annual award is presented to promising
directors in their first five years of their professional
career.
Tim holds a master of fine
arts in theatre (directing) from the University of Oklahoma,
where he served as a graduate teaching assistant.
He also holds a bachelor
of science degree in music management from the University
of Colorado. To read more about Tim, click
here
Did you know...
• Guests who are hearing impaired may obtain
amplification units from the Box Office.
• Our Box Office is fully equipped to handle
your need for single tickets or season tickets, and
also offers group rates and coupons which act as gift
certificates. Purchasing tickets at TCT is simple and
quick. A transaction can be made by phone or in person.
All sales are final. Unusable tickets may be donated
back to TCT for resale prior to the performance. In
such an instance, you will be issued a tax-deductible
donation receipt.
• The Box Office is open Tuesday
through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It's also
open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Saturday immediately
before a main-series show opens, and on the Saturdays
during the run of the show. It is also open one hour
before all performances.
• Office Hours are Tuesday through
Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Theatre offices are
closed on Mondays.
• Parking at Temple Civic Theatre is free, but
it is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Arriving early is encouraged for the best parking.
For Your Comfort and Safety...
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas
of the building.
• We ask that you mute and refrain from using
all beepers and cellular phones while inside the theatre.
• Latecomers will be seated in the Saulsbury
Room and will watch the first act on the in-house television
monitor system.
• Soft drinks and Coffee are available during
intermission(s) at the concession booth in the lobby.
Refreshments are prohibited inside the theatre.
• The use of any photographic and/or recording
devices is forbidden.
Temple Civic Theatre Mission Statement
The mission of Temple Civic Theatre is to produce
theatre of the highest caliber, to enlist regional talent
through open auditions, to educate youth and adults
in all aspects of theatre, and to provide opportunities
for and encourage participation by volunteers, thus
enriching the artistic and cultural base of the communities
of Central Texas.
Website Volunteers Needed
If you would be interested in helping with our webite,
please contact the TCT Business Office. Thanks.
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