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Andrew Rally seems to have it all: celebrity and acclaim from his starring role in a hit television series; a rich, beautiful girlfriend; a glamorous, devoted agent; the perfect New York apartment; and the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park. There are, however, a couple of glitches in paradise. The laughs are nonstop as Andrew wrestles with his conscience, Barrymore, his sword, and the fact that he hates Hamlet.
October 26 & 27, 2024
In the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, stories of wonder and strangeness surround the legend of a mighty headless Hessian. When the humble schoolteacher Ichabod Crane vies for the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the townsfolk might protest, but it is ultimately the Horseman who will decide Ichabod’s fate.
September 20-22, 2024 &
September 27-29, 2024
A time-honored learning fable, wistfully told by our own Ben Martin, who also wrote and directed the now-beloved Belling the Cat. A youth oriented production that is fun for all ages. Performances will be held at the Benton Heights Elementary School Performing Arts Center.
Retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton desperately needs a vacation.A Sassy Seniors Cruise through the Caribbean may be just the ticket if she can just convince her best friend, Eaddy Mae Clayton, to stop praying and go with her. Hilarity ensues and a mystery unfolds. If they can only get to the bottom of the whodunit, they might just make it to the cruise ship after all!
Written by Russian-American author Ayn Rand and inspired by the death of the “Match King”, Ivar Kreuger, the authenticity of the REAL courtroom setting only adds to this gripping drama about the rise and destruction of a brilliant and ruthless man. Audiences are in for a special treat during the show with the suspense never letting up for a moment.
The 39 Steps is adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, and some good old-fashioned romance!
Jake Hercules Slanders made his fortune starting Rumours, a unique antique company selling trinkets and cast offs rumoured to have belonged to the rich and famous. Jake just died – under suspicious circumstances. Greedy friends, wacky relatives, and assorted hanger-on-ers are gathered for the reading of the Last Will and Testament at the Belk Mansion, Jake’s last residence, to hear what’s in it for them. Thanks to Jake’s quirky sense of humor, anyone in the room might be an heir. UCP’s 2023-2024 Fundraiser was a raucous success!
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst is a wonderful children’s story that can be enjoyed by all ages. The story tells of a young boy named Alexander and his bad day that is filled with one crisis after another. From the moment Alexander wakes up and finds gum in his hair he knows it is going to be a bad day, and he is correct. Children will love the mishaps Alexander finds himself in as well as his struggles with his older siblings.
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to learn the meaning of Christmas.
Clever, insistent and well aware of Charles’ shortcomings, Elvira is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati. As everyone’s personalities clash, Charles’ current wife, Ruth, is accidentally killed. She “passes over” and joins Elvira, allowing the two “blithe spirits” to haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.
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