To Kill a Mockingbird
by Christopher Sergel
Based on the novel by Harper Lee
October 21-25 and 29-November 1 at 7:30 p.m.

October 26 and November 2 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: $22; $18 for seniors and students; group discounts available
Box office: 601-948-3531, tickets@newstagetheatre.com or www. newstagetheatre. com.

American Classic Drama
Based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, the story is told through the eyes of Scout, the spunky and curious daughter of lawyer Atticus Finch. When her father agrees to defend a young black man, Scout meddles in the mysteries of her small racially divided town and finds that justice and truth aren't necessarily one and the same.

Discounts available:
Student Rush Tickets: $8--available one hour prior to any performance with valid student identification.

Sal & Mookies:
Ticket holders simply show the tickets the night of the performance you have tickets for and get 25% off your entire meal! This is only valid for the night you have tickets. Includes food, wine, drinks, dessert…the works!

The Fairview Inn & Sophia's Restaurant:
Dinner Theatre Package--2 people for $99
Includes pre-theatre fixed menu (three courses) and two tickets to a New Stage production.

For more information on any of these discounts or to order tickets, contact the box office at 601-948-3531 or tickets@newstagetheatre.com.
Tickets can also be ordered online at www. newstagetheatre. com.

Thanks everyone for auditioning for To Kill A Mockingbird.  Cast list is posted below and the show will be October 21-November 2, 2008.

Atticus Finch- John Maxwell

Ms. Maudie – Jo Ann  Robinson

Ms. Stephanie - Cynthia Stuart

Ms. DuBose - Bettye Edwards

Scout - Madeline Parker

Jem - Trent Scott

Dill - Will Kennedy

Cal – Camilla Lewis

Rev. Sykes – Brian Harrison

Tom - Rob Demery

Heck - Jason Davis

Judge Taylor - Larry Wells

Cunningham – Jim Miller

Gilmer - Turner Crumbley

Ewell – Alan Hays

Mayella –Jessica Wilkinson

Boo – Brad Bishop

Clerk - Clay Martin

Townspeople – Betsy Kelly, Toryah Pugh

I have listed the cast of SHERLOCK HOLMES below.  Thank you so much for auditioning.  As I said at the auditions, we have several opportunities this year for local and regional actors.  I look forward to seeing you again. 

If you would like to be considered for TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and did not attend our open auditions this past weekend, please let me know.  We will be  doing a make up open audition for those actors who were not able to attend the open auditions. I will be taping the  auditions for the guest directors of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and THE PONDER HEART. 

We have not set the date for the make up audition but it will probably be Saturday, August 16^th.

Thanks,

Francine Reynolds

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE

CAST LIST

SHERLOCK HOLMES                                                             RAY MCFARLAND

DOCTOR WATSON                                                               JOHN HOWELL

PROFESSOR MORIARITY                                                      RUS BLACKWELL

THE KING OF BOHEMIA                                                       TURNER CRUMBLEY

IRENE ADLER                                                                         GINGER POOLE

JAMES LARRABEE                                                                 CHRIS ROEBUCK

MADGE LARRABEE                                                               RACHEL GRAY-LEWIS

SID PRINCE                                                                             DANNY DAUPHIN

New Stage Theatre presents

Eudora Welty New Play Series

Table readings of three new plays

April 11-13, 2008 in the Hewes Room

Admission is FREE!!!

There will be post-show discussions with a respondent, the actors, directors, writers and audience after each performance.

Schedule:

Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Frame by Frame by Daniel Frey of Scottsdale, Ariz.

Directed by Denise Halbach

A family struggles to reconcile and heal old wounds

Cast: Faith Whitacre, Janice Weaver, Danny Dauphin and Ron Mills

Respondent: Anna Freundt

Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.

The Ones That Flutter by Sylvia Reed of Palmetto, Fla.

Directed by Francine Thomas Reynolds

A haunting story of a man facing his past

Cast: James Anderson, Joei Smith, Nicole Bradshaw, Michael Modak-Truran and Kristin Patton

Respondent: Donna Ladd

Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. (Reception in the lobby following performance—all invited!!)

Unshelved by Jackson’s own Beth Kander

Directed by Chris Roebuck

A family deals with Alzheimer’s disease

Cast: Jonathan Shuey, Jane Sanders and Bill Campbell

Respondent: Anna Freundt

New Stage announces an addition to the 42nd season: Tuesdays with Morrie by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom; based on the book by Mitch Albom.  This show will take place in the Hewes Room March 26-30, 2008.  John Maxwell and Joseph Frost star in this heart-warming drama that becomes a last class on the lessons of life.  Tickets are $15 and $12 for seniors and students ($8 student rush ticket still available for this show one hour prior to performance with valid student ID).  Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 601-948-3531 or online at www.newstagetheatre.com.

Congrats to the cast of First Baptist of Ivy Gap (directed by Ivan Rider)!!

Luby         Francine Thomas Reynolds

Olene        Ali Dinkins

Mae Ellen  Jolyne Shirley

Edith         JoAnn Robinson

Sammy      Jessica Wilkinson

Vera          Jeanne Evans

Thanks to everyone who auditioned!!

Hello,
I know I am really tardy with this but I wanted to thank everyone for auditioning for New Stage's production of DOUBT.  The talent I auditioned was awesome.  The theatre community in our area is so fortunate to have you here.  I hope everyone will continue to audition at New Stage.  We will be announcing the 2008- 2009 season in a couple of months and we will be having some activity this spring in our Unframed at New Stage Theatre series so there may some more auditions of interest to every body. Below is listed the cast of DOUBT:

Thanks,
Francine

Happy New Year Everyone!

Here is the cast list for our upcoming children's show performance of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse:

Ali Dinkins - Lilly

Herman Johnson - Chester

Jonathan Shuey - Wilson, Salesman

Joei Smith - Mr. Slinger, Victor, Bully Tery/Tim

Malaika Quarterman - Mother, Bully Olga, FBI 1, Billy

Paul Jannise - Father, Bully Dawson, FBI 2, Raphael

Faith Whitacre - Garland, Grammy, Bully Carol, Pregnant Lady

Stay tuned for more info about Lilly coming up...

Merry Christmas from New Stage Theatre!

 Its time for the Jackson Free Press's Best of Jackson 2008.  Vote NOW online at www.jacksonfreepress.com by December 15!!! Be sure to vote for us for Best Live Theatre and pick your favorite New Stage show for Best Live Play of 2007.

A Christmas Carol
There are still lots of seats and dates left to come see A Christmas Carol!  Remaining performances are December 13-15 & 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. and December 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18; $15 for seniors and students; and $10 for children 12 and under. Order tickets by calling 601-948-3531 or order online at www.newstagetheatre.com .

Santa at New Stage
Santa Claus will be making his annual appearance at New Stage in the Hewes Room following the performance on December 15 at 10 a.m. What a perfect show to bring your children and grandchildren too!!

Unframed Series at New Stage Presents
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
By Jeff Goode
December 13, 14 & 15 at 9:30 p.m. (following A Christmas Carol)
December 16 at 7:30 p.m.
The Hewes Room at New Stage
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY
$5 cash or check only at the door (no reservations taken)
Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Santa's eight tiny reindeer accuses him of a crime. This dark Christmas comedy is a devious take on Christmas in a politically correct world.

Auditions for The Fantasticks
Auditions for the musical The Fantasticks will be held on December 15.  We will be seeking four male actor/singers, two male actors for non-singing roles, one young female actor/singer and one female actor for a non-singing role.  The auditions are open to any actor 18 and older. Actors who attended the theatre's open auditions in August do not need to audition again.  Interested actors should prepare a one minute monologue and a song to be sung with piano accompaniment (please bring sheet music to audition).  Performances will be May/June 2008 and is being directed by Peppy Biddy. If interested, please call the theatre at 601-948-3533, ext. 222 for an audition appointment.  Deadline for obtaining an audition appointment time is December 13.