Business Hours Tues. through Friday
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Box Office Hours Tues. through Friday
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays (during the
run of the show) open two hours before performance time, otherwise open one hour before each performance
Performance Times:
Evenings at 8:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Welcome to Temple Civic Theatre
Tickets on Sale Now for Red, White and Tuna, the Hilarious Follow-Up,
at TCT August 13-29, 2010
Red, White and Tuna will be presented for the first time at Temple Civic Theatre August 13-29, 2010. Red, White and Tuna is one of the hilarious follow-ups to Greater Tuna. Gary Gosney and Allan Lueck take the stage once more as the sole performers playing all of Tuna's inhabitants including men, women and children in this all-new story.
Along with Tuna's perennial favorite characters, some new Tuna denizens burst into the 4th of July Tuna High School Class Reunion.
This sets the stage for a show full of fireworks and fun from the land where the Lions Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.
In this latest saga, the Prayer Posse led by Vera Carp and Reverend Spikes take on church hymns while Petey Fisk continues his offbeat pleas for a more humane Tuna.
The flirtatious Tastee Kreme gals (two new characters) have a food booth at the Reunion serving Aunt Pearl's prize winning potato salad that may have been in the heat too long.
You'll laugh till it hurts when you find out who the mystery write-in winner of the Homecoming Queen Contest is. Just another day in the life of Tuna, Texas. Red, White and Tunaperformances continue through August 29, 2010 with both reserved seats ($20 per person) and special table seating on the floor ($30 per person). The table seating includes special drinks and snacks and availability is limited. Tuna is not part of the main-series season and there are no coupons applicable for this special event. Tickets are NOW ON SALE. Evening performances (8 p.m.) include August 13-14, 19-21 and 26-28. Matinee performance (2:30 p.m.) include August 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29. Please note that Red, White and Tuna includes Saturday as well as Sunday matinee performances.
The production staff includes Ben Green (Director), Jim Hunter (Technical Director, Set Designer, Lighting Designer), Jody Donaldson (Producer, Sound Designer), Lori Honeycutt (Stage Manager), Michael J. Fox (Production Coordinator), Doug Mackie (Assistant Technical Director) and JimAnn Oliver (Costume Mistress).
The costume construction crew is Lisa Hickey, Eileen Chaffer and Marla Gamino. Dressers for the production include Andi Billeck, Sue Corman, Brad Hickey, Lisa Hickey, Sue Johnston, Joyce Juan, Anne Lueck, Riley Royal and Sarah Sanderford. The special effects crew includes Ed Boyle, Jesse Wyman and Evan Clawson. Set construction crew includes Jim Hunter, David Perez-Guerra, Alex Perez-Guerra, Doug Mackie, Evan Clawson, Michael Evans, Ed Boyle, Joe Boyle, John Greiner and Jesse Wyman.
Scenic painting crew includes Jill B. Main, John Greiner, Tim Campbell, Evan Clawson, Betsi Chamlee, Michael Evans and TCT Youth Theatre Workshop Students. Coordinating refreshments for the special table seating is Fran Farrow. Red, White and Tuna is sponsored by Scott & White Healthcare.
CLICK HERE for more information about the inhabitants of Tuna. CLICK HERE for a YouTube video from the KTEM Radio show (8/9), Part 1. CLICK HERE for a YouTube video from the KTEM Radio show (8/9), Part 2. CLICK HERE for a YouTube video of Allan and Gary on KWTX-TV (8/13). CLICK HERE for a Facebook photo album (you don't have to be a Facebook member). CLICK HERE for photos at Sam's Club Photo Center.
Check out the YouTube video of the television commercial running on KCEN-TV:
Announcing the TCT 2010-2011 Season
Save money by purchasing your 2010-2011 Season Tickets now. Prices will be increased on September 1, 2010 so buy your season tickets on or before August 31, 2010 at last season's prices. Contact the box office at 254-778-4751 for more information.
CLICK HERE to download the Brochure shown here. CLICK HERE to download the Order Form only.
2010-2011 MAIN SERIES PRODUCTIONS: Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein (October 1-3 & 7-10, 2010) A “greatest hits” review featuring well-known classics from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, The King & I, Carousel, State Fair and others. Ripe Conditions (November 12-14 & 18-21, 2010) During tornado season in rural Michigan, two brothers receive an unexpected visit from their other brother’s recently widowed wife. This is a redneck comedy (similar to Tuna) full of one-liners, sight gags and rural humor. Annie (January 28-30 and February 3-6 & 10-13, 2011) The hugely successful Broadway musical based on the Orphan Annie comic strip. Features songs such as “Tomorrow,” “NYC,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed without a Smile,” “Hard Knock Life,” “Little Girls,” “Maybe” and others. Crimes of the Heart (March 25-27 & 31 and April 1-3, 2011) Quirky, colorful Southern characters find themselves embroiled in a set of high-stakes, hilarious, larger than life circumstances in this Beth Henley comedy. The 1986 film starred Sissy Spacek, Jessica Lange and Diane Keaton. Dividing the Estate (May 20-22 & 26-29, 2011) This comedy-drama about a once powerful, cotton plantation family in Texas is the final play written by Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award winning playwright Horton Foote. It made its Broadway debut last year and earned several Tony nominations, including best play. The Honky Tonk Angels (June 24-26 & 30 and July 1-3, 2011) From the author of Always . . . Patsy Cline. Three girl singers individually strive to become stars and strike up a friendship along the way. Features a long list of well-known country favorites by female artists such as “Coal Miner’s Daughter”, “Stand By Your Man”, “9 to 5”, “Harper Valley PTA”, “Rocky Top”, “Fancy”, “Delta Dawn”, “I Will Always Love You”, etc.
2010-2011 YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: The Paper Bag Bandit Rides Again (October 22-24, 2010). A hilarious melodrama set in the Old West. Rapunzel (July 29-31, 2011) A new twist on the classic story of the girl in the tower.
Some Enchanted Evening Will Be
First Show of TCT's 2010-11 Season
Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein will be the first show of Temple Civic Theatre's 2010-11 main series season. Performance dates are October 1-3 and 7-10, 2010.
Reserved seat tickets are $20 each. Season members may make reservations and purchase additional tickets beginning Tuesday, September 21. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, September 28.
The musical is a "greatest hits" review featuring well-known classics from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, The King & I, Carousel, State Fair and others.
Cast members include Justine Eckert, Jeff Ellis, Teri Johnson, John Mischtian, Paige Rendon and Priscilla Santana.
The production staff includes Tim Campbell, director; David Perez-Guerra, musical director; Jana Zajicek, choreographer; Jim Hunter, technical director and Doug Mackie, assistant technical director.
Ads on Sale for 2010-11 Playgoer Programs
Advertising in Temple Civic Theatre's Playgoer programs for main-series shows is the best arts program advertising value in town. Because the six TCT main-series shows have (at a minimum) seven performances each, it's like advertising at 42 different events during the season -- all for one low price. And this season, the very popular musical Annie will run for three weekends, so you'll get four more performances than a normal season.
Contact the theatre's business manager, Aileen Snyder, for more information about costs and deadlines. (254) 778-4751.
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 is NOT open during the day on Saturdays.
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)
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
or print out this PDF file.
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.
Photos from Productions 
Managing
& Artistic Director