October 18 – November 3
The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse have a 1 hour break each day and use it to meet at a diner where a waitress has caught Death’s eye.
Written by local playwright Chad MacFarlane
She Has A Ticket To Ride
Ron Giesecke “In Search of Christmas Past” Magic Show
With a year-ending successful run in 2023 with The Pirates of Prestidigitation, Ron Giesecke brings his storytelling/sleight-of-hand chops back to perform what has been essentially a concept show—one that centers around the Christmas season.
In 2002, he was sitting on his living room floor, with a facsimile copy of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and wondered if it was possible to tell the whole story with a single deck of cards.
“For some reason, I had a poetic urge that day,” he says. “And as is the case with my creative hits, this thing was fleshed out and in nearly complete form in two hours.”
The routine, Apologies to Dickens was sold as a manuscript in the magic market, to some acclaim.
“I occasionally see my name in bibliographies,” he said. “And I have it on good authority that the guy who made the Statue of Liberty disappear might have it in his library.”
Ultimately, he contends that the only real place for the routine is the stage. “It was intended to be seen, not talked about,” he says. “And there’s a moment that will leave the audience gasping in disbelief if I sell the moment.”
Thus the show at hand: In Search of Christmas Past.
“I’m basing the show on Ebenezer Scrooge, who walked through a three-fold redemptive process that made him whole again. And part of that was a walk down memory lane.”
Giesecke’s show promises some new material, with some directly correlating to the subject at hand: his magical childhood memories of Christmases gone by, and his hope that the future holds the same for others in the same way.
Appropriate for all ages, though it may be sophisticated for small children.
Talking With…
Ten Woman. Different Lives, from a woman’s point of view!
The show runs Aug 30 thru Sept 15
Fridays @ 7:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday @ 2:00 PM
Doors open 30 min before showtime
North Meets South Comedy Showcase
Come share a night of laughs and help support ARTS Theatre.
We have a fantastic lineup of comedians from Redding and Chico, including headliner Jerm Leather and our host, Sam Borquez
Also Appearing:
Patrick Grams
Johnny Cat
James Mason
Don Ashby
Patrick Smith
Clint Hudson
Jeffrey Taylor
Twain’s Tales
July 5 – July 28
Twain’s Tales includes five short stories by the master American storyteller — “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” “Science vs. Luck,” “The Joke That Made Ed’s Fortune,” “The Belated Russian Passport” and “Is He Living or Is He Dead?” — as well as the fence-painting chapter from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Produced in association with Pioneer Drama Service
The Ghost
It’s a small town in the Old West. Two young theatre actors vanish under mysterious circumstances and now the town is being plagued with a spree of robberies. It’s up to the Sheriff to get to the bottom of this mystery and restore order to his town. Is he up to it?
A Musical Night
Country-Western, Soft Rock, and Original Songs
Meet Nashville Performer Jay Singh, performing one night only in a benefit to aid victims of war.
You will be mesmerized by his talent and pleasantly entertained while helping others who have suffered unimaginable circumstances in a war in which they are innocent.
The Sloth
Nadine Schitzle of Tarzana, California, has a problem: there’s a sloth in the eucalyptus tree in her back yard and she’s convinced it’s her husband, Herman.
Jan 19 – Feb 4, 2024
Scholarship Fundraiser Comedy Show
Come and have some laughs while you help give scholarships to young actors and backstage/tech people who are looking to further their education. All proceeds from this show will go directly into our scholarship fund.
Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Packed with thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be. So get ready to duck a quarterstaff or two – you won’t want to miss a moment of the swashbuckling fun!