Paradise Community Theatre

Annie

Directed by Shelley Wolf
Music, lyrics and screenplay by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin.

Leapin’ Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. This beloved show features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”

April 13, 14, 19 and 20 at 7:30pm
April 15, 21, and 22 at 2:00pm

Member: $15 | Non Member: $17 | Student: $11

Directed by Paul Johnson
Music and Lyrics: Howard Ashman and Alan Menken

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. This musical is one of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows. Little Shop of Horrors—the charmingly tongue-in-cheek comedy about a man-eating plant.

July 27, 28, August 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30pm
2:00pm: July 29 and August 5

Member: $15 | Non Member: $17 | Student: $11

Thomas S. Buckham is a young lawyer in the frontier town of Faribault, Minnesota when an unspeakably brutal war sets the young state ablaze. Tom volunteers to fight, bringing him face-to-face with Alexander Faribault–the city’s idealistic founder and a man torn between serene memories and a changing world. When the past crumbles around Alex and the compassionate Bishop Whipple, Tom will struggle to build a future for himself and his distant sweetheart, Anna Mallary, a woman with an unyielding spirit and a deep capacity for love. “A Celebration of Faribault: The 1855 Live Show” is a charming, immersive, emotionally affecting historical saga, and a heartfelt debut for directors Samuel Temple and Logan Ledman, creators of the acclaimed FCTV history series, 1855. It features a live youth orchestra performing an original score from the series’ composer Sam Dwyer.

September 21 & 28 at 7:30pm
September 23 & 30* (*ASL) at 2:00pm

Member: $14 | Non Member: $16 | Student: $10
Special Armed Forces/Veterans and Current/Retired Educators discounted shows: September 21 & 23: $10 each

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Director: Patrick Braucher
Screenplay: F. Andrew

This classic psychological drama is just in time for Halloween! A chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of “psychically receptive” people are brought together in Hill House, a brooding, mid-Victorian mansion known as a place of evil and “contained ill will”. Based on the novel by Shirley Jackson and adapted for the stage by F. Andrew, this show was also made into the movie “The Haunting”.

Click here for Haunting of Hill House audition packet  

Haunting of Hill House Audition Info

October 26 & 27 and November 1, 2, 3 at 7:30pm
October 28 at 2:00pm

Member: $14 | Non Member: $16 | Student: $10

Our youngest actors (ages 3-7) will present their rendition of several of Aesop’s Fables. This wonderful intro-to-theatre program helps build confidence and creativity in children. Come share in the joy and wonder of some of Aesop’s favorite children’s stories seen and heard through the eyes and ears of our Acting Fun for Little Ones cast. In addition to presenting these favorite children’s stories, our young actors will also help create the sets and props for their show.

March 17 at 11am

Adults: $5 | Students: $3

Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world. The African Savannah comes to life on the Paradise Center for the Arts stage with Simba, Rafiki, Timon, and an unforgettable cast of characters that journey from Pride Rock to the jungle…and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Disney’s The Lion King Jr. features a cast of over 20 children and youth ages 7-18 in their capstone performances following 3 weeks of intensive theatre-camp style rehearsals. Celebrate the end of summer with the “junior version” of the Tony award winning musical, Disney’s The Lion King–perfect for all ages!

August 17 and 18: 7:00pm
August 18 at 1:00pm

Adults: $10 | Students: $5 | Family Package—4 tickets (2 adult and 2 student): $25

New theatre opportunity for children and youth!

Rehearsal/Class Saturdays October 6, 13, 27, November 3, 10, December 1 (everyone 2-4pm), Dec. 2nd final dress rehearsal before 2pm show, performances Sunday December 2 at 2:00pm & 4:00pm.

Kindergarten and up 2:00pm-3:00pm rehearsals, 5th grade and up 3:00pm-4:00pm rehearsals. Some rehearsals may overlap.

Tuition $75.00, scholarships are available.

The Nutcracker Prince production will have 2 public performances. Ticket prices: adult $7, students $3.

Clara’s dream unfolds as Christmas Eve arrives. Uncle Drosselmeyer gives Fritz some toy soldiers and Clara a wooden Nutcracker. When Clara kisses the Nutcracker goodnight, little does she know that she has released her prince from his spell! As Clara dreams something amazing is happening! Rat King and his rowdy band of mice arrive to battle the Nutcracker Prince and his loyal Toy Soldiers. Everyone gets into the act when the audience helps Clara’s Dolls and the Toy Soldiers trick the Rat King! At last the Nutcracker Prince defeats the Rat King freeing the house from his tyranny.

This show will have two separate parts of the cast. Older students (grades 5 and up) will play the largest speaking roles. Smaller roles will be designated to the younger or less experienced actors (Kindergarten and up.) An informal audition will be held on the first day of class to designate these parts to everyone who registers to be part of the show. NO AUDITION PACKET will be available ahead of time.

Written by Neil Simon
February 23, 24, March 1, 2, 3 – 7:30P
Sunday, February 25 – 2:00P – 2018
Directed by Julianna Skluzacek

Season Ticket Holders may reserve seats three weeks prior to the show opening.
Tickets to the public go on sale two weeks prior to the show opening.
Love Letters tickets are on-sale now.

Music & Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin
and additional material by Jay Reiss.
Directed by Julianna Skluzacek
June 15, 21, 22, 23 – 7:30P
Saturday, June 16; Sunday, June 17; Sunday, June 24, 2018

Season Ticket Holders may reserve seats three weeks prior to the show opening.
Tickets to the public go on sale two weeks prior to the show opening.
Love Letters tickets are on-sale now.