Scrooge! The Musical

Directed by Micheal O'Hara
Musically Directed by Zachary Kellogg
Choreographed by Eric Clausell

December 7th - December 30th, 2018
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

SPECIAL ADDED PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 2:00pm
Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 2:00pm
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 7:30pm
Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 7:30pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, December 20th at 7:30pm

$27 Adults - $25 Students/Seniors/Military - $22 Children 12 & Under

Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Future return!  First presented in 1980.

One of our favorite gifts to the community is this timeless Dickens’ classic.  This musical, with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, is adapted from the 1970 musical film Scrooge which starred Albert Finney and Sir Alec Guinness.  The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Recommended for All Ages

Featuring:
Kenya Adams as Mrs. Cratchit
Susan Cates as Mrs. Fezziwig
Andrew Fry as Scrooge
Kathy Kluska as The Ghost of Christmas Past
Jeremy Lynch as Bob Cratchit
George McClure as Mr. Fezziwig
Evie Merrill as Tiny Tim
Chris Serface as The Ghost of Christmas Present
Allie Watkins as Isabel
Joseph Woodland as Jacob Marley

with Eva Hay, Emily Newland, Kaden Stanford, and Olivia Zamira as The Cratchit Children

and George Blanchard, Caleb Corpeno, Maddi Deck, Jordan Duncan, Nigel Kelley, Erinne Kellogg, Laura Knight, Elias Jensen, Liam Loughridge, Olivia Montgomery, Tamara Nelson, Tristin Nelson, Alan Plaster, and Thea Ramirez as Ensemble
 

Program

Reviews

Drama in the Hood
Dresdner’s Theatre Reviews
Tacoma Weekly
The Weekly Volcano

A Doll's House

Directed by Marilyn Bennett

January 25 - February 10, 2019
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, February 7th at 7:30pm

$25 Adults - $23 Students/Seniors/Military - $20 Children 12 & Under

In 1935 TLT presented this classic which still resonates today.
 
A story so controversial in its time that party guests were asked not to discuss it for fear of starting a fight, lauded by playwright George Bernard Shaw for challenging societal norms, Henrik Ibsen’s play features Nora Helmer: a woman in the role of a typical housewife, treated like a doll, harboring a secret debt for saving her husband’s life. Her debtor, now an employee to her husband, threatens to reveal her secret to her husband in order to save his own job. Nora finds herself faced with a difficult moral dilemma between the sacred values of her marriage and family versus her independence. 

Recommended for Ages 12+ 
 

Featuring:
Annie Katica Green as Nora
Sean Neely as Helmer
Kristen Moriarty as Christine
Jason Sharp as Krogstad
Mark Peterson as Dr. Rank
Robin McGee as Anne Marie
Marleyne Hernandez as Helene
Patrick Gow as Ivar
Nigel Kelley as Bob
Jillian Littrell as Emmy

Program

Reviews

The Tacoma Weekly
Dresdner’s Theatre Reviews
Drama in the Hood
The Weekly Volcano
Annie Wright Inkwell

A Little Night Music

Directed by John Munn
Musically Directed by Debbie Armstrong
Choreographed by Lexi Barnett

March 8 - March 31, 2019
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, March 21st at 7:30pm

$27 Adults - $25 Students/Seniors/Military - $22 Children 12 & Under

One of Sondheim’s most famous scores comes back to the TLT for the first time since 1997!

Winner of four Tony Awards®, Stephen Sondheim’s glorious musical masterpiece returns to the TLT stage.  In 1900 Sweden, on a magical night that smiles three times, an aging actress, a married virgin, a sex-starved divinity student, and a buffoonish count find themselves hilariously tangled in a web of love affairs.  Delightful, charming and at times heartbreaking, with gorgeous, lush music, including “A Weekend in the Country,” “Liaisons” and the seminal “Send in the Clowns,” A Little Night Music is a coupling (and uncoupling) tour-de-force.

Recommended for Ages 12+  

Featuring:
Jonathan Bill as Fredrik Egerman
Jamey Cheek as Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm
Hayley Ewerz as Petra
Dominic Girolami as Frid
Julianna Guzman-Ferreira as Fredrika Armfeldt
Alyssa Hersey as Charlotte Malcolm
Rosalie Hilburn as Madame Armfeldt
Juliet Hollifield as Anne Egerman
Will Johnson as Henrik Egerman
Casi Pruitt as Desiree Armfeldt
Audrey Stowe as Malla
Grace Wilkerson as Osa
Erik Davis, Caryl Dowd, Kira Vega, Heidi Walworth-Horn & Chap Wolff as The Liebeslieder Singers
 

Program

Reviews

Dresdner’s Theatre Reviews
Drama in the Hood
The Suburban Times-Doman
The Weekly Volcano
The Suburban Times-Geyer

Laura

Directed by Randy Clark

April 26 - May 12, 2019
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, May 9th at 7:30pm

$25 Adults - $23 Students/Seniors/Military - $20 Children 12 & Under

A classic film noir story that will have you guessing until the very end.  First shown in 1947.

When Mark McPherson first falls in love with Laura, he knows he's in love with a phantom—for Laura is dead, and he's in charge of her murder investigation. From her portrait, her letters, her personal effects and from his contacts with the three men who loved her, Mark has created an image of a woman tantalizingly alive and real.  As the detective grows obsessed with the case, he finds himself falling in love with the dead woman.  What really happened to Laura?

Recommended for Ages 12+ 

Featuring:
Rodman Bolek as Mark McPherson
Joel Thomas as Danny Dorgan
Ben Stahl as Waldo Lydecker
Randon Welch as Shelby Carpenter
Valeria Sanchez Jimenez as Bessie Clary
Robin McGee as Mrs. Dorgan
Victoria Hope Ashley as A Girl
Steve Tarry as Olsen
 

Program

Reviews

The News Tribune Preview
Dresdner’s Theatre Reviews
Drama in the Hood
The Suburban Times

Hay Fever

Directed by Rick Hornor

June 7 - June 23, 2019
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Pay What You Can: Thursday, June 20th at 7:30pm

$25 Adults - $23 Students/Seniors/Military - $20 Children 12 & Under

Noel Coward’s zany comedy had audiences laughing in 1924 when it first took the TLT stage!

Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, David Bliss, a novelist and his wife Judith, a retired actress, find that an impossible dream when their high-spirited children, Simon and Sorel, appear with guests of their own. A houseful of drama waits to be ignited as misunderstandings and tempers flare. With Judith's new flame and David's newest literary “inspiration” keeping company as the children follow suit, the Bliss family lives up to its name as the “quiet weekend” comes to an exhausting and hilarious finale worthy of Feydeau.

Recommended for Ages 12+ 

Featuring:
John W. Olive as David Bliss
Jane McKittrick as Judith Bliss
Rodman Bolek as Simon Bliss
Deya Ozburn as Sorel Bliss
Adrianna Littlejohn Roland as Clara
W. Scott Pinkston as Richard Greatham
Devan Malone as Myra Arundel
Frank Roberts as Sandy Tyrell
Jill Heinecke as Jackie Coryton

Program

Reviews

Dresdner’s Theatre Reviews 
Drama in the Hood
The Weekly Volcano

GRITTY CITY SIRENS PRESENT: WET

SATURDAY, APRIL 6
7:00PM & 10:00PM

TICKETS:
$25.00 VIP
(first two rows)

$20.00 General Admission (first come/first sat)

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

April showers, bring May flowers!
. . . or so they say!

Are you ready to get soaking “WET” with the Gritty City Sirens?!

Hold on to your seats and strap on your rain gear as the Sirens turn up the Bawdy Humor! Kink! & Salacious Seduction!

The Juices will BE flowing.

Featuring special guests:
Mr. Joel & The Luminous Pariah

VIP “Splash zone” $35
Premium seating in the first two rows and a goodie bag from our donation beneficiary ~ Dave Purchase Project, where “Safe is Sexy”

General admission $25
First come first serve

MUH GROG ZOO - Words 155 & 156

Thursday, July 25, 2019
7:00pm

$10 per human. 

CLICK HERE for tickets

Check out Muh Grog Zoo on facebook by clicking HERE
 

Summer brings the Zoo!

And we're thrilled to be back.

We'll be getting our 155th and 156th word this night.

These randomly chosen words (from 2 of our audience mouths) will provide MGZ the wherewithal to do (2) 40 minute Improvised One Act Plays.

A night that'll surely stay with you in all the best ways.

And yet again we are partnering with the wonderful Tacoma Little Theatre. Thanks, Tacoma Little Theatre, we like your house.

*For mature minded persons

MUH GROG ZOO - Words 153 & 154

Friday, April 12, 2019
8:00pm

$10 per human. 

CLICK HERE for tickets

Check out Muh Grog Zoo on facebook by clicking HERE
 

Spring brings the Zoo.

And we're thrilled to be back.

We'll be getting our 153rd and 154th word this night.

Keepin' on truckin'.

These randomly chosen words (from 2 of our audience mouths) will provide MGZ the wherewithal to do (2) 40 minute Improvised One Act Plays.

A night that'll surely stay with you in all the best ways.

$10 per head.

Tickets at the link or at the door. (the sooner the better)

April 12th, 2019 - 8pm.

And yet again we are partnering with the wonderful Tacoma Little Theatre. Thanks, Tacoma Little Theatre, we like your house.

*For mature minded persons

THE FAWN AND THE BLACK OAK - An Off the Shelf reading

Tacoma Little Theatre presents the swashbuckling adventure tale, The Fawn and the Black Oak, written by David Krafchick.  This production will take place on Friday, May 11, 2018, and Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 7:30pm.

The Fawn and the Black Oak is a swashbuckler play filled with hidden secrets, romance, ghosts, villainy, and the clashing of swords.  Based on an event in English history, this story takes inspiration from the great swashbuckler films such as Captain Blood, and The Mark of Zorro.

The story is that of Phillip Scarborough who has returned to reclaim his father’s title from an imposter.  On his journey he is captured by the captain of the guard and taken out to be slain, when a dark figure saves him.  His savior is Simon, The Black Oak, the African Pirate.  In conversation they make a bond, train, and plan to restore Phillip as the Earl of Claremont and avenge Simon’s own experience with Gilbert Hunt, the impostor Earl.  Phillips assumes a disguise and sets out for the castle where he meets Catherine Carrell, ward of the Earl, and destined to marry the Earl.  Unbeknownst to Phillip, Catherine has her own reasons for wanting to see a change at the castle.  Through a collection of characters more of the story is revealed leading to a startling revelation, and an epic sword battle.  

This reading features the talents of: Jacob Tice, Cassie Jo Fastabend, Nick Butler, Karen Christensen, Mason Quinn, Cody Wyld Flower, Johnny Neidlinger, and Jill Heinecke.  

Tickets for the performances are $10.00 for non TLT Members, and FREE for those who are members. Tickets may be purchased online at www.tacomalittletheatre.com, or by calling our Box Office at (253) 272-2281.
 

CYRANO deBURGERSHACK - A CLUBTLT PRODUCTION

Performances
August 3rd & 4th at 7:30pm
August 5th at 2:00pm

Tickets: $7.00

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Cyrano is king of the local Burger Shack, but he can't seem to win the love of his best friend, Roxanne. When Roxanne confesses her crush on the new burger-flipper, Christian, Cyrano decides that playing Cupid is better than sitting out of the game. An updated, modern-day version of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac, this rollicking musical features some great hit songs!

"We Got The Beat" as made famous by The Go-Go's
"My Prerogative" as made famous by Bobby Brown / Britney Spears
"Lost In Your Eyes / Eternal Flame / Crazy For You" as made famous by Debbie Gibson / The Bangles / Madonna
"All Star" as made famous by Smash Mouth
"Just The Way You Are" as made famous by Bruno Mars
"Call Me Maybe" as made famous by Carly Rae Jepsen
"Firework" as made famous by Katy Perry
"Make You Feel My Love" as made famous by Adele / Bob Dylan / Billy Joel
"TubThumping / Hit Me With Your Best Shot" as made famous by Chumbawumba / Pat Benatar
"My Stupid Mouth" as made famous by John Mayer
"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" as made famous by The Proclaimers
"A Song For Roxanne -- a.k.a The Turtle Love Song" (Original Song) 
"The Sign" as made famous by Ace of Base
"The Middle" as made famous by Jimmy Eat World
"Less Than Perfect" as made famous by P!nk
"My Life Would Suck Without You" as made famous by Kelly Clarkson

MRS. PACKARD - An Off the Shelf reading

Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 7:30pm
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Tacoma Little Theatre's Off the Shelf program is excited to present Emily Mann’s, Mrs. Packard, directed by pug Bujeaud and featuring a some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest actors. This production will play Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 7:30pm.

Illinois, 1861: Without proof of insanity, Elizabeth Packard is committed by her husband to an asylum. Based on historical events, Emily Mann's play tells of one woman's struggle to right a system gone wrong in this winner of the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award.

Mrs. Packard features the talents of: Heather R. Christopher (Elizabeth Packard), Brian Jensen (Rev. Packard), Michael Christopher (Dr. McFarland), Shannon Olivia Agostinelli (Mrs. Bonner), Ellen Peters (Mrs. Tenny, Sybil Doyle), Kate Ayers (Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Ramsey), Drew Doyle (Mr. Smith, Mr. Haslet), Rodman Bolek (Dr. Brown, Mr. Dole), Robert McConkey (Judge, Dr, Knott), and Andrea Weston-Smart (Mrs. Stockton, Libby).

Tickets for the May 2, 2019 performance at 7:30pm are $10.00 for non TLT Members, and FREE for those who are members. Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here, or by calling our Box Office at (253) 272-2281.

TLT's OFF THE SHELF

We know that there is a tremendous amount of wonderful theatre that deserves to be heard but sometimes just doesn’t get an opportunity. With “Off the Shelf”, local directors and actors will be bringing some scripts to life that we hope you will find entertaining, challenging and educational to our stage. We hope that you’ll sit back and enjoy an evening of theatre. You never know, you might see one of these shows on our mainstage in the future.

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BOOTLEG - An Off the Shelf reading

Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 7:30pm
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Tacoma Little Theatre's Off the Shelf program is excited to present Bryan Willis’ Bootleg, directed by Erin Chanfrau and featuring a powerhouse of Tacoma actors. This production will play Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 7:30pm.

A shrewd and authentic glimpse into the lives of everyday people trying to get by in pohibition. Bootleg is set in 1927, the first year in the U.S. when more people lived in an urban setting than a rural one. It was an era of change — not just the Volstead Act (of prohibition), but women had gotten the vote, and the Seattle mayor at the time was a woman. Fashions were changing, the way people could make a living. It was post-World War I, people were aware of the greater world. Cars traveled faster, which was a big deal if you were moonshining.

Bootleg features the talents of: Mark Peterson as Barlow, Kate Arvin as Boots, Luke Amundson as Shimmy Johnson, Jordan Richards as Verneil, and Brian S. Lewis as Smith.

Tickets for the June 13, 2019 performance at 7:30pm are $10.00 for non TLT Members, and FREE for those who are members. Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here, or by calling our Box Office at (253) 272-2281.

TLT's OFF THE SHELF

We know that there is a tremendous amount of wonderful theatre that deserves to be heard but sometimes just doesn’t get an opportunity. With “Off the Shelf”, local directors and actors will be bringing some scripts to life that we hope you will find entertaining, challenging and educational to our stage. We hope that you’ll sit back and enjoy an evening of theatre. You never know, you might see one of these shows on our mainstage in the future.

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