We are so excited about 2017! The Tourism Council of Bullock County’s goal has always been to offer quality, top-rate theatre in the warm, charming setting of a lovely, small Southern town. We want our guests to experience professional productions while relaxing in an atmosphere of days gone by. As we continue in the second decade of the RED DOOR THEATRE, we are proud to announce our year of outstanding productions and offer you a glimpse of our SOUTHERN SPIRIT! Union Springs is conveniently located between Montgomery, Auburn, Columbus (GA), Eufaula, and Troy. We are only 2 hours from Atlanta and Birmingham. Our theatre events are wonderful outings for groups and individuals alike. Many tour groups, church senior adult ministries and Sunday school classes, and Red Hat Ladies visit with us each year. The Red Door Theatre’s 2017 season, SOUTHERN SPIRIT, is a celebration of our heritage, culture, and future. Each of the four plays being produced has Southern connections and Southern roots. You are invited to come and experience the SOUTHERN SPIRIT productions that we are offering in 2017: ♦ February 16, 17, 18, & 19 Tokens of Affection ♦ April 27, 28, 29, & 30 The Honky Tonk Angels ♦ July 27, 28, 29, & 30 The Dreamland Bus ♦ Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2, & 3 Christmas Belles Seated dinners are served in conjunction with each production’s evening performances. The Sunday matinee which is our closing performance allows guests who prefer to travel during daylight hours an opportunity to attend each of the plays. (Dinner is NOT available prior to this performance.) Although there are currently no lodging accommodations in our community, larger cities with hotels are only 35 minutes away. Riding tours to see the town’s beautiful old homes and other historic sites are available. Let us assist you in making your journey to Union Springs a memorable experience--please contact us at (334) 738-8687 or email [email protected] for information or ticket orders. You may visit our websites at www.unionspringsalabama.com to discover our city’s many opportunities and www.reddoortheatre.org to learn more about the Red Door. We look forward to welcoming you to Union Springs and the Red Door Theatre. Come see what’s behind the Red Door! Come see what’s behind the Red Door! Come see what’s behind the Red Door! Come see what’s behind the Red Door! From seated dinners to entertaining plays to a historic theatre, every trip to the Red Door will give you a glimmer of our SOUTHERN SPIRIT! Tokens of Affection Tokens of Affection Tokens of Affection Tokens of Affection BY TOPHER PAYNE DIRECTED BY KATHRYN ADAMS WOOD FEBRUARY 16, 17, 18, & 19 —2017 Tokens of Affection explores the empty nest syndrome, complications of long-term romance, and general family dysfunction when a wife of 37 years announces she’s leaving her husband. Each partner seeks solace at the homes of their grown children, and hilarity ensues. A gem from the wonderfully witty mind of Atlanta’s own Topher Payne! The Garrett family is learning that although the big things in life get all the attention, it's the little things that matter most. This show is packed with clever dialogue, huge laughs and beautifully tender moments. Definitely one not to miss! (theatrereview.com) The Honky Tonk The Honky Tonk The Honky Tonk The Honky Tonk Angels Angels Angels Angels IN ASSOCIATION WITH TED SWINDLEY PRODUCTIONS, INC. ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY THE AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY, TULSA, OK. BY TED SWINDLEY, CREATOR OF ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE DIRECTED BY KIM MASON APRIL 27, 28, 29, & 30 —2017 The creator of "Always...Patsy Cline" combines over 30 classic country tunes with a hilarious story about three gutsy gals who are determined to better their lives and follow their dreams to Nashville. The all-hit song list includes I'll Fly Away, Stand by Your Man, 9 to 5, Coal Miner's Daughter, Ode to Billy Jo, These Boots Are Made for Walking, Rocky Top, and I Will Always Love You. This charming, foot-stompin' musical has played to sold-out audiences across the country. (Broadwayworld.com) Sponsored by Lynn & Charlotte Jinks Sponsored by Lynn & Charlotte Jinks Sponsored by Lynn & Charlotte Jinks RED DOOR THEATRE TICKET POLICIES • Individual tickets must be paid for in full at least 30 days prior to the performance date. If tickets are ordered less than 30 days prior to the performance date, a credit card may be used to fulfill the purchase requirement. Failure to make timely payment for ordered tickets may result in tickets being released for resale. • All sales are final; no refunds or cancellations. • Exchanges may be done with at least a 24 hour notice. There will be a $2 charge per ticket. Exchanges are for the same event only. • Group rates for 20 or more tickets will be reduced by $1 per ticket for the performance. Group tickets must be purchased at least 60 days before the performance date. • No babes-in-arms. • Not recommended for children under 6. All children must have their own seat. The The The The Dreamland Dreamland Dreamland Dreamland Bus Bus Bus Bus BY KENNETH GRAHAM DIRECTED BY KATHRYN ADAMS WOOD JULY 27, 28, 29, & 30 —2017 The Dreamland Bus, a haunting memory play about the Bradleys of Columbia, S.C., is a charming, funny, deeply touching, and life-affirming story about family and homecomings based upon the playwright’s family and his Southern up-bringing. (theatremania.com) The title reflects the words of his father, a Southern doctor, when the children were being put to bed – “it’s time to get on the dreamland bus." Christma Christma Christma Christmas Belles s Belles s Belles s Belles BY JESSIE JONES, NICHOLAS HOPE, & JAMES WOOTEN DIRECTED BY KIM MASON NOV 30 & DEC 1, 2, & 3 —2017 It's Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie, Twink and Honey Raye—are not exactly in a festive mood. A cranky Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set of twins. Twink, recently jilted and bitter about it, is in jail for inadvertently burning down half the town. And hot-flash-suffering Honey Raye is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb's Christmas Program from spiraling into chaos. But in true Futrelle fashion, the feuding sisters find a way to pull together in order to present a Christmas program the citizens of Fayro will never forget. Their hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world! All productions are presented in the historic Red Door Theatre. Each evening performance is accompanied by an optional seated dinner at a nearby venue (reservations required). Matinees are offered to those who prefer daytime outings. PLAY/$15 ~ DINNER/$15 SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS—4 PLAYS—ARE AVAILABLE FOR $95-$125 Choose reserved seating tickets for an evening performance with accompanying dinner for $125 OR choose to attend any of each production’s four performances without dinner for $95.