AMERICA’S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING COMMUNITY THEATRE JULY 2016

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“Just look at the world around you — such wonderful things surround you — what more is ya lookin’ for?” Indeed, life under the sea is a magical kingdom. Yet, despite the wonders of the sea floor, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel still longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. She bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her mermaid tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends Flounder, Scuttle and Sebastian to restore order.Swimmingly splendid as Ariel is Courtney Reasoner (Les Misérablés). Her pursuit of the human Prince Eric, portrayed by William Ellis (Nice Work if You Can Get It), leads her into uncertain territory. Ariel faces the evils of the sea — the jaded Ursula, taken by Jordan Harper (The Drowsy Chaperone) and her “henchwomen” Flotsam and Jetsam, portrayed by Cortlin Collins (South Pacific) and Christy Shealy Mills (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). Thankfully Ariel’s friends and family — of the land and sea — are close by to lend a wing, claw or fin! From the air, Jeremy Hansard (Mary Poppins) flies in as Scuttle. From the sea, Jeremy Reasoner (Singin’ in the Rain) claws his way to service as Sebastian alongside the smitten Flounder, shared by Anna Kate Gossett (Mary Poppins) and Nathan Jackson (Peter Pan). And, of course, there’s Ariel’s father, King Triton, taken by Will Moreau (Miss Saigon).Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. This fishy fable with a cast of more than 50 performers is certain to capture your heart and have you wishing you, too, were under the sea!

Director/Choreographer ~ Shannon Willis Scruggs Musical Director ~ Lou Boeschen Costumer ~ Janet Kile

Scenic & Lighting Director ~ Danny Harrington

Town Theatre’s 97th Season Presented by ~

July 15–31, 2016Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater

Book by Doug Wright

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney

film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements

TOWN THEATRE • 1012 Sumter Street • Columbia, SC 29201 • Box Office: 799-2510 • www.towntheatre.com

S M T W T F S

July 15 (7:30 pm)

16 (3 pm)

17 (3 pm)

21 (7:30 pm)

22 (7:30 pm)

23 (3 pm)

24 (3 pm)

28 (7:30 pm)

29 (7:30 pm)

30 (3 pm)

31 (3 pm)

Disney’s The Little Mermaid July 15-31, 2016

Thursday and Friday shows are at 7:30 PM.Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 3:00 PM.

The Little Mermaid is a non-season show. TICKETS:

Adults ~ $25 Senior over 65/Active Military/College ~ $20

Youth (17 and under) ~ $15

Check out the fun we’ll be having with our show theme sponsor — Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning!Read more on page 2!

Two Notch and Forest Drive

All tickets are paid for upon reservation. We do not hold tickets. Online and telephone reservations must be paid by MasterCard or Visa. In person reservations may be paid by MasterCard, Visa, cash or check. The charge is processed at the time of the sale.

ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

TICKET EXCHANGES may be possible with 24-hour notice. Note that exchanges MAY be limited to specific performances.

Contact the box office if an exchange is needed and, if possible, it will be granted.

Tickets not picked up in advance will be held until curtain at which time they will be given to the House Manager for late arrival. Theatergoers will be seated at the rear of the house until intermission if space is available.

Tickets that are not picked up are considered used and replacement tickets will not be issued.

TOWN’S RESERVATION POLICIES—PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Franklin D Goes Under the Sea!Nobody knows water like our friends at Franklin Plumbing & Drain! So we were thrilled to know that they could join us on opening night, Friday, July 15 for our own water adventure with The Little Mermaid. Be sure to come early for some pre-show fun! Beginning at 6:30 PM, Palmetto Snow will be serving some tropical treats ($2-$3 each) and the Franklin folks will be sharing some of their company goodies. Moms and Dads — you can register your name with Franklin for a drawing for a free one year membership to their diamond club maintenance program.

Town Gives Back!If you have been around Town during a summer show, you know that one of our favorite things is to give back! Ariel and all of her friends are thrilled to partner with Curing Kids Cancer. Since 2005, Curing Kids Cancer has given more than $8 million to fund research that will one day cure pediatric cancers. Be sure to stop by our fundraiser table to purchase a goody for yourself OR to send your favorite sea creature well wishes from the land! Proceeds will be given to CKC in their quest to end childhood cancer.

The Columbia Stage Society/Town Theatre will hold the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 19 at 5:30 at the Theatre. At this time members of the Board of Directors will be elected. All persons who held membership with the Theatre for the 97th (2015–2016) season are eligible to vote.

From the Board of Governors

Chick-Fil-A Day at TownSaturday, July 23 will be a fun filled day at Town! Our friends from Chick-Fil-A will be joining us with special goodies for our guests! Can’t wait for the 23rd? You can meet Ariel and other creatures of the sea (sorry — no chickens!) at two of our area Chick-Fil-A’s!Cast members will visit the Forest Drive CFA on Thursday, July 7 and the Two Notch Road (Spring Valley area) CFA on Monday, July 11. Both visits are from 5 PM to 7 PM. Dress like your favorite character and enjoy some fun FREE crafts — and get a sneak peek of the show!

Two Notch and Forest Drive

Dinner and a Show at Villa Tronco! Enjoy dinner at historic Villa Tronco — each person will enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco and a complete dinner including dessert. The

price also includes your tax as well as the gratuity! Dinner date options are prior to the Thursday or Friday evening performances or after the Saturday matinees. Upon arrival choose from Villa Tronco Chicken, Eggplant Parmigiana, Lasagna or Shrimp Fettuccine. Complete your meal with a house salad, homemade bread and a dessert choice which includes Carmella’s famous cheesecake.

Purchase your tickets for The Little Mermaid (online, in person or via phone) and then call the box office to make your dinner reservations. We will provide you with all details and will also make your dinner reservations for you. What a deal — dinner AND a show for less than $60 a person!

As The Little Mermaid is not a membership show, all dinners are $50 per person and this includes your ticket to The Little Mermaid. All taxes and gratuity are included. NOTE: YOUR SHOW TICKETS MUST BE FOR THE SAME DAY AS YOUR DINNER RESERVATION.

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After a sold out crowd last summer, James will be back at Town for TWO shows on Saturday, August 6.

Join us at 5:30 PM or 8:00 PM and laugh yourself silly as the “funniest man in America” entertains you.

Tickets ranging from $25-$40 are available NOW online at www.towntheatre.com or by calling 803-799-2510.

The theme is familiar — an aging actress threatened by youth — but we’re giving it a fresh, new spin! BACKSTAGE will bring it all together through shared stories of a group of performers who frequent a bar constructed on the stage of a closed theater.

Don’t miss an all star line up of Town veterans, including Rebecca Goodrich (Spamalot), Dell Goodrich (Stand By Your Man), Mary Joy Williams (Nice Work If You Can Get It), Megan Douthitt and Corey Langley (The Addams Family), Bob Blencowe (Stand By Your Man), Allison Allgood (Sugar), Samantha Livoti (Singin’ in the Rain) and Kathy Hartzog (The Honky Tonk Angels), as well as a number of talented newcomers!

Enjoy a “behind the scenes” look at show business through the songs of Applause (All About Eve), Curtains, Grey Gardens, The Act, The Magic Show, Seesaw, A Class Act, Me and Juliet, Barnum, Little Me and Mack & Mabel.

BACKSTAGE is directed and choreographed by Charlie Goodrich with musical direction by Kathy Seppamaki (both recently seen in Nice Work If You Can Get It). BACKSTAGE is being presented as a part of Town’s com-mitment to emerging artists. Come early for a complementary wine reception starting at 7:15 PM.

Tickets are $10 general admission and may be purchased online at www.towntheatre.com or by calling the box office at (803) 799-2510.

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