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AMERICA’S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING COMMUNITY THEATRE JAN/FEB 2015

Always...Patsy Cline Thursday, Jan. 8–Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015

1012 Sumter Street • Columbia, SC 29201PleaSe check The calendar on Page 3

for Show daTeS & TimeS

Driving Miss Daisy friday, Jan. 30–Sunday, feb. 15

Box office: 799-2510ADULTS $25

Senior over 65/ACTive miliTAry/ColleGe $20youTh (17 And under) $15

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NOTE: There currently are no Wednesday performances scheduled. See the calendar on page 3 for more information.

a Tale of Two Shows – Always…Patsy Cline and Driving Miss Daisy(Please read this issue carefully as this is your newsletter for both shows)

Always…Patsy ClineBy Ted Swindley

Country has never had it so good with Town’s rendition of Always…Patsy Cline. meet louise Seger, a divorced houston housewife, as she shares her memories and her first real-life encounter with country legend, Patsy Cline. Based on a true story, this show mixes Patsy’s country croons with louise’s comedic turns.

Town’s production first premiered in August 2000 as the Board of Governors of The Columbia Stage Society pursued a theatre fundraiser. After playing to sold out houses, the theatre was asked to tour the production across South Carolina. Town’s version of Always…Pasty Cline has graced the stages of the newberry opera house, Bishopville opera house, and the community theatre venues in dillon and Greenwood.

Audiences cannot seem to get enough of this country favorite having requested that we bring ‘em back where they belong! As y’all have asked, both Shannon Willis Scruggs and Kathy hartzog, will return to the Town stage in the roles of Patsy and louise. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again…you’re “Crazy” if you miss this one!

director – Allison mcneely musical director – Sharon mcelveen Altman

Costumer – lori SteppScenic & lighting designer – danny harrington

Sponsored by – Childs & halligan, P.A. and Jim hudson lexus

Driving Miss DaisyBy Alfred uhry

Take a ride down memory lane and get ready to experience the magic that made Driving Miss Daisy a Pulitzer Prize-winning hit and an Academy Award-winning film. it’s Atlanta, 1948. When the elderly miss daisy has an accident, her son hires hoke, an African American, to be her chauffeur. At first miss daisy will have none of it. on their journey however, the two become friends. Driving Miss Daisy is an iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship that has warmed the hearts of millions.

our production is graced with a talented cast: Kathy hartzog (Always…Patsy Cline) as miss daisy, Chris Kruzner (Stand by Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story) as her son, Boolie and Town newcomer Chad Pressley (Workshop’s Five Guys Named Moe) as hoke. you will laugh and maybe tear up a bit as this heartwarming story unfolds. don’t miss your chance to “drive…with miss daisy.”

director – Allison mcneelyCostumer – lori Stepp

Scenic & lighting designer – danny harringtonSponsored by: Ada & ernie magaro and Consultants in

Gastroenterology by dr. and mrs. S. Gabe Saleeby

ring out the old and ring in the new...at Town!

We are delighted to welcome back the historic villa Tronco as a dining partner for Always…Patsy Cline and Driving Miss Daisy. Pick the performance you would like to attend, call the theatre to reserve your tickets and make reservations for dinner prior to the show. your meal will consist of a complimentary glass of Zardetto Prosecco; a house salad with homemade bread; your choice of villa Tronco chicken, eggplant parmigiana, lasagna or shrimp fettuccini followed by a dessert choice which includes Carmella’s famous cheesecake. Come to celebrate with Town and villa Tronco!

And, as an added attraction for this year, Senate’s end will welcome you on Thursday, February 12 (only two days before valentine’s day, fellas!). your meal will consist of a sumptuous buffet featuring a complimentary glass of wine, marinated vegetable salad, broccoli casserole, grilled vegetables and roasted potatoes, chicken marsala, dupre’s World Famous Pulled Pork, dessert, rolls, tea and coffee.

The cost for either venue is $30 per person for members and $50 for non-members and this includes your ticket to the show. All taxes and gratuity are included. A cash bar is available at both restaurants.

For each restaurant, please arrive by 6:00 pm to enable you to enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace and be at the theatre by curtain. Ample parking is available.

you must make your reservations through Town Theatre. do not hesitate to call if you need additional information.

And, last but not least, help us give “new” hope to those in our community through donating to harvest hope when you come to Always…Patsy Cline. Jim hudson lexus is proudly sponsoring this fundraiser, along with Town Theatre, and all donations will be distributed locally by harvest hope Food Bank.

look for the donation receptacle when you come to the theatre. The following are needed:• Canned vegetable and meats• dry goods• Peanut butter • Toiletries• diapers• detergent

For every four items that you bring, Town will give you a voucher for 50 cents to be used at our concession stand during intermission.

Please take a moment and visit www.harvesthope.org for information on this most worthwhile organization that has given hope to thousands since its inception in 1981.

Tickets are available by calling the theatre at 799-2510.Rows D – F - $42 each Rows G – L - $35 each

Rows M – V - $27 each

and, talk about “ringing in the new” at Town, for the first time in Town’s history, we proudly welcome James gregory, the “funniest man in

america” on Saturday, august 8 at 8:00 pm.

Call 799-2510 to make your reservations.

WHEN TO RESERVE TICKETSPriority members – Friday, dec. 19 for Patsy: Friday, Jan. 16 for Daisymembers – monday, dec. 29 for Patsy; Wednesday, Jan. 21 for Daisynon-members – monday, Jan. 5 for Patsy; monday, Jan. 26 for Daisy

WAYS TO RESERVE TICKETS• e-mAil your request with “tickets” in the subject line to

[email protected]• FAX request to 799-6463 using the form below• mAil request using the form below• CAll the Box office at 799-2510• AT the Box officeThe Box office is open weekdays, noon-5:30 p.m.(extended to curtain on show dates).

TICKET POLICIES• Cash tickets must be paid for when reservations are made.• Cash tickets may be paid for over the phone with masterCard or

visa.• you may pick up your tickets early or have them held in the box

office until performance night. (Membership cards are kept in the box office and are signed when tickets are picked up.)

• late-comers will be seated at the rear of the auditorium until intermission if space is available.

• Tickets not picked up at all are considered “used” and replacement tickets cannot be issued.

• Tickets may be exchanged for another performance of the same show only if 24-hour notice is given and seating is available.

• if you must cancel on the day of the show, you may request to be placed on stand-by for another performance of the same show. if tickets become available, you will be contacted by phone on the day you have requested.

Thank you for following our policies and for your understanding as we strive to be equally fair to all of our audience.

RESERVATIONS FOR MEMBERS

(patrons, sustainers, and above)

Always…Patsy Cline January 8 – 18, 2015

Driving Miss Daisy January 30 – february 15, 2015

Sunday matinees are at 3:00 PM. All other performances at 8:00 PM.

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JAnuAry 30 31

FeB 1 (3 PM) 5 6 7

8 (3 PM) 12 13 14

15 (3 PM)

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JAnuAry 8 9 10

11 (3 PM) 15 16 17

18 (3 PM)

STAGEAlways...Patsy Cline 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choiceday & date _________ __________ __________Section/row/Seat # _________ __________ __________Special needs/requests ________________________________Driving Miss Daisy 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choiceday & date _________ __________ __________Section/row/Seat # _________ __________ __________Special needs/requests ________________________________

n Stamped self-addressed envelope must be included.n Payment enclosed

mail to: ToWn TheATre reServATionS 1012 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Tickets: Adult: $25 Senior/College/military $20 youth (17 and under) $15

return service requested

See page 3 for opening datesfor ticket reservations.