FORT SMITH LITTLE THEATRE HICKORY DICKORY DEAD STEEL MAGNOLIAS BAREFOOT IN THE PARK EMMA TWELVE ANGRY MEN WHITE CHRISTMAS
FSLT <strong>2013</strong> Season Productions February 14•, 15-16, 17••, 20-23 Hickory Dickory Dead Directed <strong>by</strong> Rikkee Workman Black <strong>by</strong> Craig Sodaro A touch of Agatha Christie, a nursery rhyme mystery. This one doesn’t take place in Jolly Old England, but in present day New England. The Hickory Dickory Inn is filled with guests, held hostage <strong>by</strong> a giant snowstorm. Each character has a unique story to tell. Who will be <strong>the</strong> one to check out first? April 4•, 5-6, 7••, 10-13 Steel Magnolias Directed <strong>by</strong> Summer Ferguson <strong>by</strong> Robert Harling Extolling <strong>the</strong> strength of Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Womanhood, <strong>the</strong> story also became a wellloved movie. The play is set in a small town beauty shop, a ga<strong>the</strong>ring place in joy and in grief. Come and meet Truvy, Annelle, Clairee, M’Lynn and Ouiser. They are witty, smart, and real characters. You probably know women just like <strong>the</strong>m. May 30•, May 31-June 1, 2••, 5-8 Barefoot in <strong>the</strong> Park Directed <strong>by</strong> Luke Perkinson <strong>by</strong> Neil Simon One of Simon’s early great comedies. It opened on Broadway in 1963 and ran for 1,530 performances. With a biographical bent, it tells <strong>the</strong> story of young New York newlyweds, <strong>the</strong> early days of <strong>the</strong>ir marriage, and <strong>the</strong> challenges of a third floor apartment. An audience pleaser and a second time at FSLT. July 18•, 19-20, 21••, 24-27 Emma Directed <strong>by</strong> Micki Voelkel Novel <strong>by</strong> Jane Austen, Adapted <strong>by</strong> Michael Bloom In 19th century England, marriage is <strong>the</strong> ultimate game. This romantic comedy is about a wealthy young woman who is so busy playing matchmaker that she never sees into her own heart. A true classic based on <strong>the</strong> Jane Austen favorite. September 5•, 6-7, 8••, 11-14 Twelve Angry Men Directed <strong>by</strong> Amanda Elkins <strong>by</strong> Reginald Rose This celebrated American drama takes <strong>the</strong> audience behind <strong>the</strong> scene of a “locked in” jury room, in which a dozen unacquainted men debate and delve into “reasonable doubt” in a capital murder crime trial. A rush to judgment is not good judgment, but it made a powerful play and a famous movie. November 14•, 15-16, 17••, 20-23 (Musical) White Christmas Directed <strong>by</strong> George Mann <strong>by</strong> David Ives, Music <strong>by</strong> Irving Berlin A tale told in <strong>the</strong> 1954 movie starring Bing Cros<strong>by</strong> and Danny Kaye. A pair of W.W.II veterans put on tap shoes and find success centerstage. When <strong>the</strong>y join forces with two singing sisters, Cupid reaches for an arrow. But first <strong>the</strong>y all work to save <strong>the</strong>ir former general’s Vermont inn while jingle bells ring. •Gala Opening Night Performance ••Sunday Matinee Performance 1