Welcome to Temple Civic Theatre
Theatre "Spruce Up for Summer" Workday May 12
We will have a theatre workday on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are planning to weed and replace the mulch in the front part of the building. We will also be replacing ceiling tiles and updating our poster display inside the building.
If you would like to participate or to donate mulch (call the theatre for the correct type), please contact Aileen Snyder at 778-4751.
Our Next Main Series Production -- The Dark
at the Top of the Stairs -- Opens May 18
 Our next Main Series production, The Dark at the Top of the Stairs, opens on Friday, May 18. Evening performances (8 p.m.) will be May 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26. Sunday matinees (2:30 p.m.) will be May 20 and 27. Reserved seat tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.
Set in rural Oklahoma in the 1920's, this classic drama from playwright William Inge (author of Bus Stop and Picnic) chronicles the lives of the Flood family as they contend with a changing social and economic landscape. This is a powerful and tender drama, which generates questions about understanding, tolerance and compassion.
Reservations and additional ticket purchases begin May 8 for season members. Sales to the general public begin on May 15.
The cast includes Chris Wohleb as Rubin Flood,
Evangeline Ciupek as Cora Flood,
Avery Ling as Reenie Flood,
Jeff Sims as Sonny Flood,
Jacob Duncan as Morris Lacey,
Sandy Dlugas as Lottie Lacey,
Anna Wohleb as Flirt Conroy,
Jonathan Robinson as Punky Givens and
Josh Purvis as Sammy Goldenbaum.
The production staff includes Tim Campbell, director; Dustin Ozment, technical director; Jennifer Murphy and Janice Wilson, co-stage managers and Wyatt Wessels, stage manager intern.
We Want You to Vote on the TCT 2012-13 Season
 We are doing things a little differently this year. You, our members, supporters and patrons, will determine how next year’s season will be selected.
The play reading committee has spent the past two months reading a broad range of plays in an effort to come up with a knockout, “can’t miss” season. We think we’ve generated a final list of big winners BUT we want your help!
CLICK HERE to download the Voting Form.
From the choices on the form, we want each of you to select Three Plays and Three Musicals which you most want to see. If we didn’t list a show that you’d like to see, please fill in the blank provided at the bottom of the form.
Once you’ve made your selections, either mail the form to the theatre or e-mail your results to aileen@ArtsTemple.com. Voting will end at midnight on Friday, May 18, 2012.
Please remember that the final season will be determined by the board based on your feedback. This year’s play reading committee includes Marjie Rynearson, Sarah Munro, Janice Wilson, Jude Arisco, John Mischtian, Suzanne Wohleb, Priscilla Santana, Al Dobos, Lori Honeycutt, Jo Elwood and Tim Campbell.
Auditions for the Musical Grease May 27 & 28
 Open call auditions for the legendary musical, Grease, will take place on Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. at TCT. Callbacks will be scheduled for later in the week on an “as needed” basis.
Roles are available for teenage and adult males and females, ages 10 and up. Auditioning actors must prepare a song (preferably from the show) which demonstrates vocal range and dexterity. Actors should come prepared to move. Accompaniment will be provided. Scripts will be available for checkout through the box office beginning May 15. A $10 refundable cash deposit is required. Tim Campbell will serve as director.
Performance dates for Grease are July 27-29, August 2-5 and August 9-12.
TCT Footlights Newsletter Available via Email
Footlights, the Temple Civic Theatre newsletter, is now available via email. You can help the theatre save postage costs and get the news faster by letting the TCT Business Office know that you would like to receive your copy of Footlights in your email account.
Contact the Business Office at (254) 778-4751 or email tct@ArtsTemple.com
CLICK HERE to download the May 2, 2012 edition of Footlights.
CLICK HERE to download the March 7, 2012 edition of Footlights.
CLICK HERE to download the January 11, 2012 edition of Footlights.
"Play Time" Playreading Begins on Sunday, June 17
Please join us at Temple Civic Theatre for monthly readings of plays. Each reading will feature experienced actors and will be followed by a discussion. Attendees may bring nibbles to share and whatever they would like to drink.
The first reading will be on Sunday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Temple Civic Theatre and will then meet every third Sunday of the month. No reservation necessary. There will be no admission charge, however, at the end of the evening, you will be asked to make a donation to the theatre if you can.
Jo Ann Muchmore Memorial Fund Established
 In recognition of the years of service by Jo Ann Muchmore to Temple Civic Theatre, the Board of Governors has established the Jo Ann Muchmore Memorial Fund. The fund will be used to sustain the mission and activity of TCT and to continue her love for the craft and her specific passion for our organization. Many have already made donations in her memory.
Mrs. Muchmore passed away on November 1, 2011, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She served as Managing Director of Temple Civic Theatre from September 1977 through August 1979, and again from September 1983 through August 1991.
After working at TCT from 1977 to 1979, she moved to New York City to work as Assistant to Dick Cavett in the production of his talk show for PBS. She returned to Temple Civic Theatre in September 1991.
During her second tenure as Managing Director, TCT experienced some of its greatest accomplishments to date — paying off the note on the building early, increasing membership numbers, adding the scene shop and costume shop, making other building improvements and completing the parking lot, landscaping and signage.
Jo Ann left Temple in 1991 to return to Ponca City, Oklahoma, and direct the fundraising campaign that restored a 1927 movie and vaudeville theatre, which is operated as a performing arts center.
Jo Ann grew up in Cuero, Texas, where she participated in the UIL One-Act Play Contest and is one of the few people in history to win the Samuel French "Best Performer in Texas" award two years in a row. She was a graduate of Stephens College (Columbia, Missouri) and Oklahoma State University (Stillwater).
Memorial services were held in Ponca City on November 9 and at Temple Civic Theatre on December 10, 2011.
If you are interested in making a donation in Jo Ann’s honor, please contact Aileen Snyder, TCT Business Manager, at (254) 778-4751.
CLICK HERE to view the slide presentation about Jo Ann's life that was shown at the memorial service. (A separate YouTube window will open to show the video.)
CLICK HERE to view the opening scene from the 1985 spotlight producton Agnes of God that featured Jo Ann Muchmore as Dr. Martha Livingstone. (A separate YouTube window will open to show the video.)
Have You Purchased Your Season Membership?
Your season membership purchase is VITALLY important to TCT. For those who have purchased their 2011-2012 season membership: THANK YOU . . . we couldn’t survive without you!!!
If you haven’t yet purchased, please remember that in order for TCT to continue bringing you quality community theatre, we must generate season membership income every year. Your season membership fuels ALL of the theatre’s activity during the coming season.
Give us a call and we’ll offer any information which may help you settle on the membership best suited to your specific needs.
$5 to Thrive” Campaign Continues
 This fall we launched our “$5 to Thrive” campaign in an effort to generate funds which would allow us to tackle some long-delayed maintenance tasks associated with the building. So far the campaign has generated $2,426.50. We want to extend a special “thank you” to everyone who has contributed.
During the month of January we lost the 13th Street Temple Civic Theatre marquee sign due to strong winds. The marquee must be completely replaced. Carolyn and Paxton Howard have generously pledged $2,000 toward the acquisition of a new marquee. Early estimates for full replacement are sitting at $4,000. If you, or someone you know has interest in pledging along with Carolyn and Paxton please give the theatre a call (778-4751).
The roof and foyer carpeting top the list of other items which must be replaced. In the coming months, we anticipate a full-fledged capital campaign for the roof. We are talking with contractors now in an effort to generate a realistic but conservative estimate. If you have any thoughts or suggestions regarding the campaign or how the funds could best be raised please give us a call. We all know that the undertaking will be great. We’d love to have your input!
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)
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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 is also open one hour
before all performances.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 is no longer open during the day on Saturdays.
• 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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