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<![CDATA[Pittsburg Community Theatre - News]]>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:31:26 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Tickets on sale now for 'All is calm']]>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:54:30 GMThttp://www.pctinfo.org/news/tickets-on-sale-now-for-all-is-calm

Tickets are on sale now for Pittsburg Community Theatre's production of "All Is Calm."

"All Is Calm" is a beautiful show that recounts the moment in history when Allied and German soldiers laid down their arms to celebrate Christmas, sharing food and drink, playing soccer, singing carols and burying each other's dead. The show is directed by John Mazurek and M.J. Harper.

Show dates:
Dec. 17-18, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center.

Tickets available now online at https://www.pittks.org/memorial/ and in person at the auditorium, 503 N. Pine, Pittsburg, KS.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and children and $12 for balcony seats.

]]><![CDATA[TICkets on sale for Dracula]]>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:03:18 GMThttp://www.pctinfo.org/news/tickets-on-sale-for-dracula

Tickets are now on sale for PCT's production of Dracula and can be purchased on the Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium's website.
Performances are set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31.
See you there!

]]><![CDATA[October 12th, 2021]]>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:24:42 GMThttp://www.pctinfo.org/news/october-12th-2021

Pittsburg Community Theatre will present “ALL IS CALM, The Christmas Truce of 1914,” a show that recounts the moment in history when Allied and German soldiers laid down their arms to celebrate Christmas, sharing food and drink, playing soccer, singing carols and burying each other’s dead. The show is directed by John Mazurek and M.J. Harper.

Given the era (1914) and the circumstances of the events (war time), this will, in all likelihood, be an all-male cast. The story is told through song (a cappella) and the reading of letters to home.

PCT is looking for 12 to 15 males, ages 16 and older, with strong voices and the willing to learn and perform these beautiful, but challenging, songs. As there are numerous countries represented, dialects will be part of the storytelling.

Auditions will be at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium on Nov.1 and Nov. 2. Check-in will begin at 6:30 p.m. and auditions will start at 7 p.m. Audition packets which include several pieces from the show are available.

Cast will be selected on Nov. 3 and the first reading/sing through will be Nov. 4. Rehearsals will be Sunday night through Thursday night. Show dates are Dec. 17, 18 and 19.

AUDITION PIECES

]]><![CDATA[AUditions for Dracula]]>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 23:20:37 GMThttp://www.pctinfo.org/news/auditions-for-dracula

Auditions for PCT's production of 'Dracula' Aug. 23 & Aug. 24
PCT Director Tony Sanchez is calling all Dracula lovers to join in on his upcoming production of Bram Stroker's Dracula.
This particular play is an adaptation of the classic "Dracula" by Aric Cushing. There are several roles to audition for. The director is also searching for male twins that are over the age of 25 to cast in the show.
Auditions will be at 7 p.m. on August 23 and August 24 at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center. It is encouraged by the director to be at both auditions for casting purposes. All cast members must have proof of their COVID-19 vaccination to perform.

Performances are set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31.

See you at the auditions!

]]><![CDATA[July 09th, 2021]]>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:38:13 GMThttp://www.pctinfo.org/news/july-09th-2021

Tickets for the long-awaited performance of Xanadu, a comical, roller skating musical adventure about following your dreams, will go on sale starting Saturday, July 10.

Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, tickets can be purchased online at the Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center website https://www.pittks.org/memorial/

On Monday, July 12, tickets will be available for purchase in person at the auditorium, by phone and online. The auditorium's phone number is 620-231-7827.

PCT will perform the musical at 7:30 p.m. on July 30 and July 31. A matinee show will be at 2 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 .

]]><![CDATA[JR. STARZ TO PERFORM 'BOTS!' JUNE 18]]>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 01:17:51 GMThttp://www.pctinfo.org/news/jr-starz-to-perform-bots-june-18

What better way to get back on stage than to start with Jr. Starz?
This adorable and talented bunch of kids are going to perform the musical "BOTS!" at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center. Tickets available for $5 at the door. Seating is limited.
Campers in the morning session will perform at 6 p.m. and campers in the afternoon session will perform at 8 p.m.
The story:
“BOTS! A New Children’s Musical” by Beat by Beat on June 18 at the auditorium.The musical is about a BOTS Robotics Competition where teams and their (singing and dancing) robots are all vying for the top prize. Amidst the coding, building, and fierce competition, two members from rival teams befriend one another and throw everything off-balance. Will their collaborative spirit sabotage their teams’ chances of winning? This STEM musical invites humans and robots alike to discover the power of technology and teamwork.

]]><![CDATA[Cast Announced for Xanadu]]>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 01:56:37 GMThttp://www.pctinfo.org/news/cast-announced-for-xanadu6103397

Congrats to the following:

Clio/Kira: Whitley Chesney
Melpomene/Medusa: Emma NooNoo
Calliope/Aphrodite: Megan Spires
Euterpe/Andrews Sister/Thetis: Anne Marie Martin
Erato/Andrews Sister/Hera: Jazmin Havens
Eros: Faith Montemurro
Urania (keyboard): Caitlin Norton
Polyhmnia (synth): Sadie Dodson
Siren: Emily George
Sonny Malone: Alex Chesney
Danny Maguire: Brock Willard
Thalia/Tubes Singer/Young Danny: Andy Garman
Terpiscore/Tubes Singer/Hermes: Gabe Anderson
Bob (guitar)/Cyclops: Keller Erwin
Zeus/Centaur: Will Williams

The first time we had to cast this show without Greg Shaw (original director), it was difficult to do. This time was even harder, but not because of a lack of talent on the stage! Each performer who auditioned brought their energy and passion to the moves, song, and cold read. It was thrilling to be able to make music again on the stage with others! Thank you to all who auditioned. You made a part of my soul become more healed — "I'm Alive!"
— MJ Harper, Director

]]><![CDATA[PCT cancels 2020 season]]>Thu, 14 May 2020 23:44:06 GMThttp://www.pctinfo.org/news/pct-cancels-2020-season

Dear PCT Friends,

We’ve been wrestling with what to do about our 2020 season — a season we had looked forward to with great enthusiasm for the diversity we believed it would offer performers, crews, and our audiences.

As you know, the landscape of our world has changed weekly, and sometimes daily, during the pandemic, and we were reluctant to make a final decision too soon.

The safety of the many lives we impact, from those on stage, to those working behind the scenes, to the audiences who attend our shows, is a priority.

Taking into consideration that our home, Memorial Auditorium, will be closed through the end of July, and that even then, health officials cautioned it might be too soon for large gatherings of people, we are canceling our entire 2020 season. We’re also canceling our annual Jr. Starz Children’s Theatre Workshop, which was planned for June — perhaps one of our greatest disappointments, as we know how much area youth look forward to it and gain from it.

We are grateful for the financial contributions made by our members and underwriters this season. In coming days, we will be contacting each of you. We hope to remain as connected as ever through social media with features such as Throwback Thursdays that showcase past productions, as well as links to online entertainment to enjoy this summer.

As always, we appreciate your support and enthusiasm for live theatre! We’ll keep our sights set on 2021 with the hope that once again, the curtain will go up and the magic will happen on our stage.

— PCT Board of Directors

]]><![CDATA[PCT to determine future of season on May 11]]>Fri, 01 May 2020 18:33:10 GMThttp://www.pctinfo.org/news/pct-to-determine-future-of-season-on-may-11Pittsburg Community Theatre will make a decision on May 11 regarding the future of its season. Those decisions will include the spring musical, Xanadu, originally planned for April 2-5; Jr. Starz children's summer theater workshop, originally planned for June; and auditions for the summer musical, Matilda, originally planned for May 18-19 with performance dates of July 23-26. ]]><![CDATA[PCT suspends Jr. Starz registration]]>Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:56:27 GMThttp://www.pctinfo.org/news/pct-suspends-jr-starz-registration

Dear Patrons,

This is typically when we open registrations for our popular summertime children’s theater workshop, Jr. Starz, which is held each June at Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center.

In compliance with the statewide and countywide stay-at-home order, Memorial Auditorium continues to be closed to the public and will be for at least the next few weeks.

Because the future is so uncertain, we are postponing registration for this summer's Jr. Starz workshop, "BOTS! A New Children's Musical" by Beat by Beat, until our board meets to make a decision on when registration shall open and when the workshop shall be held. Sadly, we aren’t alone; as you’ve no doubt begun to see, many organizations large and small have postponed, canceled, or rescheduled summertime events.

Please continue to follow us on social media and check our website at www.pctinfo.org for the most current information.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we make decisions to ensure the health and safety of our audiences, cast, crew, and staff and in this case, children.

Thanks for your support of the arts!

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