From ALT to NYC: An Evening with Tevae Shoels (Special Event)
From ALT to NYC: An Evening with Tevae Shoels
Performance Date
June 12, 8:00 PM
Box office opens to members
Tuesday, May 26 @10:00 am
Box office opens to the public
Monday, June 1 @10:00 am
Performance location
ALT Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
Get further ticket information at:
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The Amarillo Little Theatre was delighted to present From ALT to NYC: An Evening with Tevae Shoels on June 12 at the Allen Shankles Mainstage.
This special one-night-only concert celebrated Tevae Shoels, a proud ALT Academy alum whose journey began on our stage and has carried him all the way to Broadway. Many in our audience will remember Tevae from memorable ALT performances, including Chad in High School Musical, Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Seaweed in Hairspray. After graduating from the ALT Academy in 2017, he continued his artistic training and performance career, building an impressive résumé on stages across the country.
Tevae is now based in New York City, where he serves as the Genie, Babkak, and Sultan standby in Aladdin on Broadway. His recent credits also include RENT, Disney’s The Hoop Dee Doo Revue, Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond, Whiskeyland, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A graduate of Baylor University with a degree in Vocal Performance, Tevae is also committed to new work development and has served as Music Assistant on an Off-Broadway-bound workshop featuring John Legend, Lynn Nottage and Liesl Tommy.
Throughout the evening, Tevae shared music from the remarkable path that has taken him from ALT to New York City, blending songs from the stages that have shaped his career. The concert will also feature performances by ALT’s talented Academy Show Stoppers show choir, along with a few special guest appearances.
This was an unforgettable evening of artistry, celebration and homegrown talent. We were especially grateful to Reed Beverage for sponsoring the Reed Beverage open bar.
Silent Sky
Silent Sky
By Lauren Gunderson
Performance Dates
April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 @ 7:30 pm
April 12, 19 @ 2:30 pm
Box office opens to members
Monday, March 23 @10:00 am
Box office opens to the public
Monday, March 30 @10:00 am
Performance location
ALT Adventure Space
2751 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love. Henrietta’s story plays out against a landscape of early feminism and science, reminding us all what we can achieve when we allow curiosity and wonder into our lives.
ALT assembled an amazing cast for this luminous production which included Natalie Lawson as Henrietta Leavitt, Kaeclyn Tenorio as Margaret Leavitt, Joanna Kimbell as Annie Cannon, Kayla Fuller as Williamina Fleming and Preston Moore as Peter Shaw. This fictionalized biography was directed by Carrie Huckabay with Nolan Huckabay as the Assistant to the Director.
This celestial romance and true story of discovery is an irresistible combination of humor, love, feminism and universe-revealing science.
Don’t miss the Ovation Series Talk Back Event, sponsored by Roxann and Kevin Ball, immediately following the Sunday, April 12 performance.
The Prince of Egypt: The Musical (ALT Academy)
The Prince of Egypt
Book by Philip LaZebnik
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Performance Dates
March 27, 28, April 3 @ 7:30 pm
March 29, April 4, 5 @ 2:30 pm
Box office opens to members
Monday, March 9 @10:00 am
Box office opens to the public
Monday, March 16 @10:00 am
Performance location
ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
The Prince of Egypt is a sweeping epic of a musical with music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Philip LaZebnik, and 10 new songs written by Schwartz, together with five of his songs from the DreamWorks Animation film. The show also features Schwartz’s Academy Award-winning song, “When You Believe.”
Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music by Bob Gaudio
Lyrics by Bob Crewe
Performance Dates
February 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 27 & 28 @ 7:30 pm
February 22, March 1 @ 2:30 pm
After months of anticipation, one of the greatest jukebox musicals ever created opened at the Amarillo Little Theatre. ALT was ready to ‘walk like a man’ as we present the Tony Award winning musical JERSEY BOYS as the fourth Mainstage production this season.
JERSEY BOYS recounts the rich history and relives the timeless sounds of the phenomenal Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. This wildly popular jukebox musical celebrates legendary performers Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi who, as The Four Seasons, wrote their own songs, invented their own identity and sold 175 million records worldwide…all before they were 30. On stage their harmonies were seamless, but off stage their lives were anything but in tune.
Every trial and triumph is underscored by music that defined a generation. Featuring hit after hit, including “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” Jersey Boys celebrates the songs that turned Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons into household names and earned them a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
ALT assembled a fantastic cast for this production including Zeth Collom as Frankie Valli, Diego Lopez as Tommy DeVito, Preston Moore as Bob Gaudio and Nels Bjork as Nick Massi. The talented ensemble included Sarai Dinkens-Agalaba, Emily Errington, Kailey Gomez, Kota McDaniel, William Nies, Owen Parker, Gabe Scherman, Mo Senteney-Dixon, Jeri Tidmore, Travis Tidmore and Zachary Vidaurri. This fantastic musical was directed by Jason Crespin with Jennifer Akins serving as Music Director and Shawn Walsh as the show’s Choreographer. Jesse Neel served as Assistant to the Directors, Harley Harris as Production Assistant and Kallie Huckabay as Assistant Choreographer.
Witness the remarkable 40-year friendship of four kids from Jersey that fueled their rise from blue-collar boys to rock-and-roll legends, live on stage February 12 – March 1 at the Allen Shankles Mainstage.
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells (ALT Academy)
Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
by Allison Gregory
based on the book Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May) by Barbara Park
Performance Dates
December 5, 6 & 12 @ 7:30 pm
December 7, 13 & 14 @ 2:30 pm
Performance location
ALT Adventure Space
2751 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
Get further ticket information at:
[email protected]
Mr. Scary’s first-grade classroom is a respectful, educational environment for students from all walks of life. Just don’t sit Junie B. next to tattle-tale May and everyone will get along just fine. When it’s time for a Secret Santa gift exchange and Junie is tasked with a gift for Meanie May, will she use it as an opportunity to teach her a lesson, or will the giving spirit of Christmas prevail?
Junie B… featured 30 Academy students and was directed by Academy Director Harrison Stringer. Academy Students Tres Norris and Victoria Huseman served as Assistant Director and Production Assistant, respectively. This school full of memorable characters was brought to life by Costumer Kim Shreffler, and the Scenic Design by ALT Technical Director Noah Lang placed the audience right inside Room One.
The Leading Ladies of ALT – 2023-24 Special Event
Leading Ladies of ALT
ALT’s 2024 Special Event
Performance Date
June 8 @ 8:00 pm
Box office opens to members
Wednesday, May 22 @10:00 am
Box office opens to the public
Monday, May 27 @10:00 am – online purchases only
Tuesday, May 28 @ 10 am – in person and phone sales
Performance location
Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
The Amarillo Little Theatre and Al and Patricia Smith were excited to present Leading Ladies of ALT at the Allen Shankles Mainstage, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 8:00 pm.
This one night only concert showcased 8 of ALT’s favorite female performers as they took the stage to share their musical talents and remind us why they are a leading lady of ALT. Act 1 of this concert had each leading lady bring back a song they once performed on our ALT stage. It was incredible hearing them bring their fantastic roles back to life with these signature songs! Then in Act 2, these leading ladies performed songs they would never get to play on the ALT stage! These iconic songs might be more of a male role or shows that can’t be done at ALT. If that wasn’t enough, other leading ladies from ALT were highlighted throughout the night with performances from popular ALT shows.
Leading Ladies of ALT starred Christy Corder, Marley Hoggatt, Hunter Lee, Kristen Loyd, Terry Martin, Jenny Morgan, Annika Spalding and Lindsey Williams. This spectacular concert also featured Connie Cannady, Carrie Huckabay, Shannon Mashburn, Treva Oller, Melanie Sanders, Jo Smith and Jeri Tidmore from Calendar Girls, Kissey Cummings, Saturn Horton, Tia Hunt and Aspen Younker from Beautiful and Kallie Huckabay, Brooklynn King and Kiara Tennille from RENT.
This special event was undoubtedly one of the most exciting concerts ever produced at ALT.
Special thanks to Reed Beverage for sponsoring the Reed Beverage Bar for the event.
MAJOR PATRONS
- Al & Patricia Smith
- Pattilou Dawkins/Wolflin Mortgage
- Reed Beverage
CONCERT PATRONS
- AAA Electric
- Cissy Bowers
- Judy Fugate
- Claudette Landess
- Dee Miller
- Oth Miller
- Brian and April Piancino
Spamalot
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Spamalot
book & lyrics by Eric Idle
music by John du Prez & Eric Idle
Rated PG – 13
Performance Dates
May 2, 9 & 16 @ 7:30 pm
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 @ 8:00 pm
May 12 & 19 @ 2:30p
Performance location
Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
Get further ticket information at:
[email protected]
“Always look on the bright side of life…”
The Amarillo Little Theatre is thrilled to search for the Holy Grail as we present the outrageously hilarious musical Monty Python’s SPAMALOT as its final show of the 96th season.
Lovingly ripped from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, SPAMALOT is a deliriously funny spectacle which tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they go on a quest in search of the Holy Grail. This musical has absolutely everything that makes a great “knight” at the theatre, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery and of course, the Lady of the Lake. SPAMALOT features well-known song titles such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail,” and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theatre canon.
ALT assembled a marvelous cast for this production including Gabe Scherman as King Arthur, Kristen Loyd as The Lady of the Lake, Brooks Boyett as Patsy, Dillon Kizarr as Sir Robin, Nels Bjork as Sir Lancelot, Kyle Gipson as Sir Galahad, Jason Boyett as Sir Bedevere and Jordan Smith as Prince Herbert. The talented ensemble included Melea Baker, Ben Burke, Jax Ebert, Joey Ebert, Colin Fields, Hugh Fristoe, Chris Gandy, Nikki Harada, Hunter Lee, Jackie Llewellyn, Sean Pritchard, Kiara Tenille, Choc Thomason and Travis Tidmore.
Artistic Director for this production was Jason Crespin with Music Direction by Jennifer Akins and Choreography by Shawn Walsh. Sara Pennington-Booher served as Assistant to the Directors with Ashley DeVoid and Kayleigh Colbert as Production Assistants with Kallie Huckabay as Dance Captain and Zachary Todd as Assistant Music Director.
May of 2024, we put the “News Cycle” on “Rinse Cycle” for a couple of hours to relax with the Lady of the Lake, King Arthur and the Knights Who Say Ni because “we’re not dead yet”!
PRODUCTION FUNDING GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY
- AAA Electric
- CJ & Syble Fowlston Charitable
- Dr. Kent T. Roberts & Ilene Roberts-Balliett Foundation
- Pattilou Dawkins/Wolflin Mortgage
- Rick & Diane Morie
- Rick & Katherine Amerson
SPONSORED BY
- Amarillo Heart Institute
- Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Clifton
- Robert & Kathy Durrett
- Cody Jones
- Ken & Mina Malone
- Horace & Roberta Melton/Insurance Placement Specialists
- James Novak/Jewelry Doctors
- James Pratt-Mullins and Katrina Baker
- Chris & Melynda Sturdevant/Adobe Walls Stoneworks
- Duane & Jeanie Tinkler
- James & Rebecca Young/House Repairs and Much More
Sense and Sensibility
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Sense and Sensibility
by Kate Hamill based on the novel by Jane Austen
Rated PG – 12 for sophisticated plot lines and emotional intensity
Performance Dates
April 11 & 18 @ 7:30 pm
April 12, 13, 19 & 20 @ 8:00 pm
April 14 & 21 @ 2:30p
Box office opens to members
Monday, March 25 @10:00 am
Box office opens to the public
Monday, April 1 @10:00 am
Performance location
ALT Adventure Space
2751 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
Get further ticket information at:
[email protected]
“When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?”
A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel has a fresh female voice and follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters. Their lives are turned upside down when their father passes away suddenly, leaving them penniless and with reputations at stake. Together they must learn to mix sense with sensibility to find happiness in a society where love is ruled by money. Filled with humor, emotional depth and bold theatricality, this modern adaptation of the gossipy 18th century classic was a great addition to our season.
ALT assembled a brilliant cast to bring this romantic comedy to life. The exceptional cast included Kyndal Knapp as Elinor Dashwood, Sterling Knight as Marianne Dashwood, Sawyer Landry as Edward Ferrars, Hunter Russell as John Willoughby and Brad McBride as Colonel Brandon. Supporting roles and ensemble members include Lindsy Donathan, Brandon Graves, Elizabeth Hopkins, Joanna Kimbell, Justin Loe, Jennifer McClellan, Maddox Nite, Jenni Opalinski, Treva Oller, Jeffrey Pickens, Camille Suzanne, Jeri Tidmore and Alexis Williams.
This coming of age classic was directed by Carrie Huckabay. Nolan Huckabay served as Assistant to the Director and Aaron Huckabay served as Production Assistant.
Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. This timeless story entertained sold out audiences in our Adventure Space for the entire run of the production.
PRODUCTION FUNDING GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY
- The Ruffled Cup
- Sparkman Orthodontics
- Rhynehart Roofing
- Joe Horn
- Dr. Paul Tullar & Margaret Morey
SPONSORED BY
- Chris & Chanté Billingsley
- Teresa Callaway
- Pam Deeds/4D Construction
- Garland & Peggy Hohensee
- Bob & Lacey Jellison
- Cheryl Kordes
- LaRita Mason/Talkbusiness-online.com
- Dale & Joan Meixner & Ilene Wildman
- Dave & Carol Piper
- Stacey Boothe/Run Business Solutions
- Stacy Tormey/Law Firm of McConnell & Tormey, LLC
- Brandon & Denise Woodard
Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ALT Academy)
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid
music by Alan Menken
lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
book by Doug Wright
Rated G – suitable for all audiences
Performance Dates
March 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 @ 7:30 pm
March 23, 24 & 30 @ 2:30p
Box office opens to members
Monday, March 4 @10:00 am
Box office opens to the public
Monday, March, 11 @10:00 am
Performance location
ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
Get further ticket information at:
[email protected]
The Amarillo Little Theatre Academy and AAA Electric are excited to take you under the sea this spring with Disney’s The Little Mermaid. This musical adventure is sure to be a hit for the whole family.
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the iconic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a classic and beautiful love story for the entire family. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this Broadway gem will capture your heart with its irresistible song favorites, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”
The ALT Academy has assembled a wonderful cast to bring this magical tale to life. Disney’s The Little Mermaid features 86 talented Academy students and is directed by Academy Director Harrison Stringer with Music Direction by Brandon Bellar and Choreography by Beth Alexander. Krystal Burns and Tiffany Laur serve as Assistant Director and Costume Coordinator, respectively. Gracie Hurt serves as Production Assistant with Scenic Design by Tana Roberson.
This innovative musical is being presented March 22nd-30th. Ticket prices are $22.00 for ages 12 and up and $18.00 for under 12. Tickets go on sale to ALT season ticket holders on March 4th and to the general public on March 11th. Reservations can be made by calling the ALT box office at (806) 355-9991 or online at www.amarillolittletheatre.org. This performance will take place at the ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage – 2019 Civic Circle.
From the moment you step into the theater, this splashy musical production will make you feel part of Ariel’s world. Make your reservations today!
Rent
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Rent
by Jonathan Larsen
Rated R
Performance Dates
February 15 & 22 @ 7:30 pm
February 16, 17, 23 & *24 @8:00 pm
February 18 & 25 @ 2:30p
Performance location
ALT Adventure Space
2751 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
No day but today…
Jonathan Larson’s award winning rock musical RENT takes over the Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space February 15-25. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. They fight for justice and visibility during the AIDS crisis as well as revel in the beautiful bonds of friendship and chosen family. With its profound message of joy and hope in the face of uncertainty, this timeless musical reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters — love.
ALT assembled an amazing cast to bring this cultural phenomenon of a musical to life. With a mixture of talented ALT veterans and fantastic newcomers, the cast included Colton Harada as Mark Cohen, Brendan King as Roger Davis, Frank Salazar as Tom Collins, Ashton Colbert as Benjamin Coffin III, Kiara Tennille as Angel Schunard, Jay Hayes as Joanne Jefferson, Kallie Huckabay as Mimi Marquez and Brooklynn King as Maureen Johnson. The ensemble included Ikaris Bard, Trey Becerra, Socorra Carrillo, Michele Colbert, Caitlyn Downs, Saturn Horton, Hunter Lee, Bobby McCauley, Kota McDaniel, Jesse Neel, Daniel Rice, Jordan Smith, Kaeclyn Tenorio, Daniel Thompson, Zachary Todd and Joseph Ward
This rock musical s directed by Jason Crespin with Jennifer Akins serving as the Music Director and Christeen Bernet as the Choreographer. Carla Fistoe was the Assistant to the Directors with Gabe Scherman as a Production Assistant and Nicholas Schaffer as Assistant Music Director.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Musical, this iconic rock musical has become a cultural touchstone, rite of passage and source of joy and strength for millions.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
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The Play that Goes Wrong
by Henry Shields, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer
Rated PG
Performance Dates
January 18 @ 7:30 pm
January 19, 20, 26 & 27 @8:00 pm
January 21, 27 & 28 @ 2:30p
Performance location
ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
So wrong, it’s right.
Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where “Break a leg” takes on a whole new meaning for this woefully misguided troupe of players. When the curtain goes up, the performance quickly goes from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), The Play That Goes Wrong is an unforgettable evening of laughter.
ALT assembled a talented array of players for this production mixed with ALT veterans and newcomers. Performers included Heather Dillon as Annie, Brandon Graves as Trevor, Brooks Boyett as Chris, Zeke Lewis as Jonathan, Jeremy Hernandez as Robert, Harrison Stringer as Dennis, Sawyer Landry as Max, Jenny Morgan as Sandra and Vanessa Hill, Camron Kelley and Travis Tidmore as the Cornley Drama Society Stage Crew. Artistic Director for this production was Callie Hisek with Kendall Carnahan serving as Assistant Director and Sean Pritchard as Production Assistant.
Prancer (ALT Academy)
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Prancer
by Greg Taylor
Rated G
Performance Dates
December 1, 2, 8 & 9 @ 7:30 pm
December 2, 3, 9 & 10 @ 2:30p
Performance location
ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
The Amarillo Little Theatre Academy and Sparkman Orthodontics are proud to present an enchanting holiday production of PRANCER. This heartwarming play is a tale of hope, the power of belief and the enduring magic of Christmas.
PRANCER is based on the 1989 film and, after capturing the hearts of generations on screen, this story was brought to life on stage. When Jessica – a 9 year old girl whose family has fallen upon hard times – finds an injured deer in the woods, she’s convinced it’s one of Santa’s reindeer. The clock is ticking and she must convince the skeptics of her town to help return Prancer to the rest of his sleigh-pulling team and save Christmas!
The ALT Academy assembled a wonderful cast to bring this endearing and imaginative tale to life. PRANCER featured 42 talented Academy students and was being directed by Academy Director Harrison Stringer. Academy Parents Carla Fristoe and Joni Norris served as Assistant Director and Production Assistant/Costume Coordinator, respectively. The production featured Scenic Design by Tana Roberson as well as imaginative puppetry designed by Penny Benson and sponsored by Maxwell’s Magical Christmas.
The Boys in the Band
The Boys in the Band
by Mart Crowley
Rated R for language and adult themes
Performance Dates
November 9 & 16 @ 7:30 pm
November 10, 11, 17 & 18 @ 8:00p
November 12 & 19 @ 2:30p
Performance location
ALT Adventure Space
2751 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
“Wildly entertaining… One of the few plays that honestly helped spark a social revolution.”
It is 1968 and a birthday party is about to unfold in an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. A diverse group of close
friends will gather to celebrate. After the drinks are poured and the music is turned up, the celebration gets interrupted by a surprise guest. As the evening wears on, a game of “Truth” exposes the fault lines beneath their friendships and the self-inflicted heartache that threatens their solidarity. Hidden truths, long-held secrets, and the struggles they face in a society that stigmatizes the gay experience become exposed. Through sharp wit and raw emotion, this thought-provoking play by Mart Crowley provides a powerful exploration of self-acceptance, friendship, and the enduring quest for authenticity.
ALT assembled a talented cast that brought this exploration of friendship, identity, and the struggles faced by gay men in the
late 1960s to life. The exceptional ensemble cast included Joshua Gibson-Roark as Michael, Sean Jones as Donald, Colton Harada as Emory, Dakota Warren as Larry, Duffy Tidwell as Hank, Joel Miller as Bernard, Jonathan Mobley as Alan, Joey Sorenson as Cowboy and Ben Burke as Harold. This groundbreaking play iwas directed by Jason Crespin. Kota McDaniel served as Assistant to the Director and Daniel Thompson and Saturn Horton served as Production Assistants.
A true theatrical game-changer, The Boys in the Band helped spark a revolution by putting gay men’s lives onstage, unapologetically and without judgement, in a world that was not yet willing to fully accept them. This Tony Award winning play shattered barriers when it premiered off-Broadway in 1968 and still resonates with audiences today.
Chemical Imbalance
Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play
by Lauren Wilson
Rated PG
Performance Dates
October 19 & 26 @ 7:30 pm
October 20, 21, 27 & 28 @ 8:00 pm
October 22 & 29 @ 2:30 pm
Box office opens to members
Monday, October 2 @10:00 am
Box office opens to the public
Monday, October 9 @10:00 am
Performance location
ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
Prepare to be transported into a world of psychological intrigue as the Amarillo Little Theatre presents Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play. This gripping and hilarious adaptation by Lauren Wilson is set to grace the Allen Shankles Mainstage this October and will be the perfect Fall outing to add to your calendar.
Dr. Jekyll’s research finds him – as usual – investigating the split between good and evil in the human psyche. Of course, things get out of hand when he decides being evil might be more fun! Rebelling against the repression of Victorian Society, Dr. Jekyll unleashes a libidinous monster on the world. Can the monster be stopped? Chemical Imbalance is a fast-paced romp about walking the tightrope between aristocracy and depravity, and the two worlds of good and evil. This comedic retelling of the classic, dark tale will send shivers of both fear and laughter rattling down anyone’s spine.
The production boasts a talented cast led by Zach Oehm as Dr. Henry Jekyll. He is supported by a skilled ensemble, including Joanna Kimbell as Euphronia Jekyll, Evelyn Reeder as Ambrosia Jekyll, Marley Hoggatt as Lady Throckmortonshire, Rainanne Burrough as Calliope & Penelope, Jeri Tidmore as Rosamunda Dewthistle, Michael Newman as Xavier Utterson, Ashley Devoid as Ivy, Lynae Jacob as Plodgett, Scott Royster as Constable, and Nels Bjork as Police Lieutenant.
Artistic Director for this production is Terri Wilson with Travis Tidmore serving as Assistant Director and Deborah McCollum as the Production Assistant.
This hilarious spoof of the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson will have audiences in stitches! Reserve your tickets today and immerse yourself in the world of Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play!
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The New Musical
by March Shaiman, book by David Grieg, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Whitman
Rated PG
Performance Dates
September 7, 14, 21 @ 7:30 pm
September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 @ 8:00p
September 16, 17, 24 @ 2:30p
Performance location
ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
We entered a world of ‘Pure Imagination’ this season!
For more than 50 years Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has captured imaginations around the world, and now our ALT audiences were invited to experience Willy Wonka’s delightful and semi-dark chocolate world first-hand. We satisfied many a sweet-tooth with this modern musical remake of the classic children’s novel for the first Mainstage production of the of the 2023-24 season.
ALT assembled a brilliant and fun cast for this production. In collaboration with our ALT Academy, 38 Academy students and 20 adults took the stage to bring this musical to life. Principal roles included Academy student Graham Moore as Charlie Bucket, Dennis Humphrey as Willy Wonka, Michael Jones as Grandpa Joe and Megan Gore as Mrs. Bucket. The Golden Ticket winners and their parents included Lane Donathan as Augustus Gloop, Shannon Mashburn as Mrs. Gloop, Hannah Moore as Veruca Salt, Nels Bjork as Mr. Salt, Sabrina Ali as Violet Beauregarde, Kyle Gipson as Mr. Beauregarde, Wyatt Hall as Mike Teavee and Sara Pennington-Booher as Mrs. Teavee.
The cast also included Cinda Alexander, Claire Attaway, Ikaris Bard, Kennedy Cardenas, Christy Corder, Halyn Derington, Laken Derington, Alessandro Dieguez, Lindsy Donathan, Piper Gore, Colton Harada, Saturn Horton, Kallie Huckabay, Tia Hunt, Colby Hurt, Emerson Johnston, Dillon Kizarr, Kristin McCarrell, Ivy McCarrell, Lincoln McCarrell, Kryss Miller, Jace Norris, Declan Oliver, Treva Oller, Sean Pritchard, Nicholas Shaffer, Michael Villarreal, Wesley Willlburn, Jeff Wyrick and Ellison Wyrick.
The Oompa Loompa ensemble included Piper Carlson, Brooklyn Comer, Octavia Coulson, Wyatt Dodson, Colin Gaitan, Jaxson Gaitan, Ruby Graves, Evelyn Johnston, Addie Munkres, Libby Reynolds, Mary Caroline Saied, Olivia Tidmore, Bentley Tobias, Benjamin Vasquez, Alexis Williams and Grady Wyrick.
Artistic Director for this production was Jason Crespin with Music Direction by Jennifer Akins and Choreography by Nikki Harada. Krystal Burns served as Assistant Director with Harrison Stringer as Production Assistant and Kallie Huckabay as Dance Captain
This modern musical adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a delight for the whole family.
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End of the Rainbow
End of the Rainbow
by Peter Quilter
Rated R for strong language and adult themes
Content warning: drug and alcohol abuse, cigarette smoking, mental illness, brief mention of suicide
Performance Dates
August 17 & 24 @ 7:30 pm
August 18, 19, 25 & 26 @ 8:00 pm
August 20 & 27 @ 2:30 pm
Performance location
ALT Adventure Space
2751 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
“Sensational – in every sense of the word.”
Christmas. 1968. With a six week booking at London’s famed cabaret restaurant Talk of the Town, it looks like Judy Garland is set firmly on the comeback trail. The failed marriages, suicide attempts and addictions are all behind her and with her new fiancé at her side, she seems determined to reclaim her crown as the greatest talent of her generation. Yet in her suite at the Ritz Hotel, Garland battles with a tornado of drugs and alcohol as the exhausting series of concerts take their toll. A tough, compelling woman, armed to the teeth with a legendary razor-sharp wit, happiness continues to elude her. No answer ever comes to the question with which she ends every show: ‘If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why, oh, why can’t I?’
ALT assembled an amazing cast which included Jo Smith as Judy Garland, Joshua Gibson-Roark as Mickey Deans, Jacob Miller as Anthony, Bobby Schaffer as the Radio Interviewer/Porter and Caitlin Gibson as the Assistant Stage Manager. This compelling drama was directed by Ben Burke with Music Direction by Jacob Miller. Carla Fristoe served as Assistant to the Directors and Alexis Roberts was the Production Assistant.
Puffs (ALT Academy)
Puffs
Two Act Edition for young Wizards
by Matt Cox
Rated PG
Performance Dates
July 13, 14 and 15 @ 7:30 pm
July 15 & 16 @ 2:30 pm
Box office opens to members
Monday, June 26 @10:00 am
Box office opens to the public
Monday, July 3 @10:00 am
Performance location
ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
Get further ticket information at:
[email protected]
Cabaret
Cabaret
Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Rated R for adult themes and language
Performance Dates
February 3, 10 & 17 @ 7:30 pm
February 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 @ 8:00 pm
February 13 & 20 @ 2:30 pm
To help meet the varying needs of our patrons, we will have performances that will require audience members to wear a mask the entire time they are at ALT. Please make sure you select a showing that best meets your needs as there will be no refund for refusal to wear a mask to a masks required performance.
The masks required performances for Cabaret will February 3, 5, 13 & 18. All other shows will be masks optional.
What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play; Life is a cabaret, old chum, Come to the cabaret…. Life is a cabaret!
Cliff Bradshaw, an American author working on a novel in Berlin, encounters Sally Bowles at the seedy Kit Kat Klub where she sings. When she is fired by the club’s owner, also her jealous boyfriend, she moves in with Cliff and the two fall in love. As the Nazis begin taking control of the German government, the atmosphere of the Kit Kat Klub and the lives of Cliff and Sally begin to change dramatically.
Cabaret holds the distinction of being the first musical at the ALT Adventure Space. That was 20 years ago, but this masterful work is perhaps as timely as it has ever been. Directed by Allen Shankles. Our original production overwhelmed our audiences with the intimacy and versatility of the exciting ALT Adventure Space.
ALT assembled a brilliant cast for this show including Jason Driver as the Emcee, Terry Martin as Sally Bowles, Dillon Kizarr as Cliff Bradshaw, Jo Smith as Fräulein Schneider, Jacob Miller as Herr Schultz, Jonathan Mobley as Ernst, Amber Morgan as Fräulein Kost, Nels Bjork as Max and Julian MacDonald and Duffy Tidwell as the German Officers. The Kit Kat Club performers included Grason Derington, Erin Gayan, Caitlin Gibson, Jay Hayes, Catherine Hodges, Marley Hoggatt, Kallie Kilburn, Tiffany Laur, Halle Reid, Natasha Scarborough, Dakota Warren and Aspen Younker. This musical was directed by Allen Shankles with Music Direction by Jennifer Akins and Choreography by Shawn Walsh. Anne Lankford served as Assistant to the Directors with Carla Fristoe and Lissa Garren as the Production Assistants.
Click here to see the cast list for Cabaret
Box office opens to members
Monday, January 17 @10:00 am
Box office opens to the public
Monday, January 24 @10:00 am
Performance location
ALT Adventure Space
2751 Civic Circle
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
Get further ticket information at:
[email protected]
Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
adapted by Ken Ludwig
Performance Dates
January 20** & 27 @ 7:30 pm
January 21, 22, 28 & 29** @ 8:00 pm
January 23** & 30 @ 2:30 pm
To help meet the varying needs of our patrons, we will have performances that will be masks required shows. Please make sure you select a showing that best meets your needs as there will be no refund for refusal to wear a mask to a masks required performance
**The masks required performances for Murder on the Orient Express are notated with an asterisk. All other shows will be masks optional.
Wax your mustache and hold onto your passport as the Amarillo Little Theatre presents the regional premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express as the fourth Mainstage production of the season. From the same author as ALT’s fan favorite Baskerville, this popular mystery adaptation of Agatha Christie’s suspenseful masterpiece came to life in this stylish production.
ALT assembled a talented array of suspects for this production mixed with ALT veterans and newcomers. Performers included Michael Newman as renowned detective Hercule Poirot, Rob Attaway as Michel the Conductor, Brooks Boyett as Samuel Ratchett, Mallory Corona as Mary Debenham, Jax Ebertas Hector MacQueen, Jeremy Hernandez as the Head Waiter, Carrie Huckabay as Helen Hubbard, Jenny Morgan as Greta Ohlsson, Sarah Olson as Countess Andrenyi, Sean Reneau as Colonel Arbuthnot, Melanie Sanders as Princess Dragomiroff and Michael Stafford as Monsieur Bouc. Understudies for the production included Kendall Carnahan, Jackie Llewellyn and Jeffrey Pickens. Artistic Director for this production was Jason Crespin with Ryce Garren serving as Assistant Director and Dennis Humphrey and Blake Nester as Production Assistants.
Click here to see the cast list for Murder on the Orient Express
Performance location
Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
Get further ticket information at:
[email protected]
A Doublewide, Texas Christmas
A Doublewide, Texas Christmas
by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten
Performance Dates
December 2 & 9 @ 7:30 pm
December 3, 4, 10 & 11 @ 8:00 pm
December 5 & 12 @ 2:30 pm
By the time this full-tilt rocket ride of lunacy climaxes in a what-else-can-go-wrong live television presentation, you’ll have doubled your Christmas spirit!
Amarillo Little Theatre is excited at the success of the hilarious Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy, A Doublewide, Texas Christmas!
In this outrageously funny comedy, it’s Christmas-time in the newest—and tiniest—town in Texas. And it’s beginning to look a lot like trouble in Doublewide. Not only are the trailer park residents dealing with the stress of the holiday season, but they’ve just discovered that Doublewide is being doubled-crossed by the County.
ith their official incorporation papers in jeopardy, this band of eccentric Texans throw themselves into taking on the “Big Guys.” Determined to bolster their legitimacy, they first set their sights on the County-wide “Battle of The Mangers” competition. They conspire to win this smackdown with their “Nativity At The Alamo” entry…by any means possible. In addition to that shaky undertaking and trying almost single-handedly to keep the new town afloat, Mayor Joveeta Crumpler has to wrangle her celebrity-obsessed mother, her beleaguered brother who’s being bullied by a pack of vengeful raccoons, and her demoralized best friend who’s at the end of her rope from dating every loser this side of the Rio Grande. To make matters worse, Joveeta finds herself increasingly wary of the newest resident, Patsy Price. Patsy, fresh out of the local mental institution, clearly has her own devious agenda and the County competition over in Fayro is just the place for her to settle an old score.
ALT assembled a festive cast for this production mixed with ALT veterans and newcomers. Performers included Shannon Mashburn as Big Ethel Satterwhite, Terri Teig as Georgia Dean Rudd, Kelsey Landry as Lark Barken, Bryan Scott as Haywood Sloggett, Kym Klarich as Patsy Price, Mark Brown as Norwayne “Baby” Crumpler, Ashley Hendrickas Jovetta Crumpler, Debbie Perry as Caprice Crumpler, Corey Waide as Nash Sloggett, Joe Geoffroy as Harley Dobbs and Harrison Blount as Creeper. Artistic Director for this production was Peg Lovett with Chriselda Reyes serving as Assistant Director.
Performance location
ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage
2019 Civic Circle
Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls
Performance Dates
August 19 & 26 @ 7:30 pm
August 20, 21, 27 & 28 @ 8:00 pm
August 23 & 29 @ 2:30 pm
photos by chriseldaphotography
Changing the world…one month at a time!
When Annie’s husband John dies of Leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow WI members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar in John’s memory and to raise some funds. With a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence who looked after John in his final days, the fundraising idea takes off! The news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire and hordes of press soon descend on the small English village of of Knapeley, where hilarity ensues. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame.
ALT assembled an amazing cast including Jo Smith as Chris and Shannon Mashburn as Annie. Also featured in the cast were Connie Cannady, Brandon Graves, Cheyenne Haynes, Carrie Huckabay, Anne Lankford, Justin Loe, Treva Oller, Nick Palmieri, Debbie Perry, Steve Parker, Melanie Sanders and Jeri Tidmore. This heartwarming play was directed by Terri Wilson and assisted by Chriselda Reyes.
Calendar Girls takes place in the present day and is based on the true story of eleven W.I. members who famously posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukemia Research Fund in 1999. Tim Firth’s hilarious play holds the record as the fastest selling play in British theatre history and we know our ALT Adventure Space audiences will absolutely love it!
Make plans now to come laugh, cry, enjoy and be moved by the Calendar Girls at ALT!
Performance location
ALT Adventure Space
2751 Civic Circle
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
Get further ticket information at:
[email protected]
PRODUCTION FUNDING GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY
- Ed & Shirley Fancher
- Judy Fugate
- Jones Press
- ALT Producers’ Circle
SPONSORED BY
- Amarillo Heart Group
- Wayne & Lori Craig
- Cheryl Kordes
- Sam & Suan Lewis
- Chuck & Bethany Morgan
- Lisa O’Brien & Scott Nelson
- Taylor & Lil Withrow
- Dan & Laura Worsham
It’s a Wonderful Life
It’s a Wonderful Life
Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers
Based on the film by Frank Capra and the story by Philip Van Doren Stern
Performance Dates
December 11 & 12 @ 7:30 pm
December 12 & 13 @ 2:30 pm
Remember, no man is a failure who has friends.
The Amarillo Little Theatre Academy and Sparkman Orthodontics proudly presented the holiday production It’s a Wonderful Life in December 2020. Based on Frank Capra’s holiday classic movie, this play is sure to get your family in the holiday spirit.
ALT Academy assembled a terrific cast to bring this heartwarming story to life. It’s a Wonderful Life featured 25 talented Academy students and was directed by Academy Director Jason Crespin. Krystal Burns served as Assistant Director.
The play not only celebrated the faith of the season, it also celebrated the American philosophy of life: hard work, fair play and that the love and support of one’s family and community will be rewarded.
Performance location
ALT Adventure Space
2751 Civic Circle
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
The Ten (thousand) Problems of a Teenage Girl
The Ten (thousand) Problems of a Teenage Girl
by Carrie Huckabay
Performance Dates
October 9 & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 10 & 11 @ 2:30 pm
Take a trip inside the mind of a teenage girl…
The Amarillo Little Theatre Academy and the ALT Guild proudly presented the world premiere of The Ten (Thousand) Problems of a Teenage Girl in October of 2020. Written for the stage by Amarillo playwright Carrie Huckabay, this play delves into the world of teenage girls.
The Ten (Thousand) Problems of a Teenage Girl is an honest look into the life of teenage girls from their perspective. Through monologues, scenes and vignettes each character shares her personal struggles while finding opportunities to laugh at shared experiences. Navigating through their teen years together, the characters find strength in each other to find solutions to the ten biggest problems teen girls face in today’s world. ALT Academy assembled a terrific cast to bring this coming of age story to life. The Ten (Thousand) Problems of a Teenage Girl featured 23 talented Academy students and is being directed by Academy Director Jason Crespin. Academy Instructor and future Academy Director Mikayla Garren served as Assistant Director with Abigail Martin as Production Assistant.
Whether you are a teenage girl, once were one, raised one, or simply seek to understand the seemingly foreign language of one, this play will enlighten your perspective on how the solution to many problems might just be found within yourself.
Sweeney Todd Reviews
What our patrons are saying about “Sweeney Todd”…
René Brain ~ Amarillo
Felicity ~ Amarillo
Other Desert Cities Reviews
What our patrons are saying about “Other Desert Cities”…
Kevin Ball ~ Amarillo
John Miller ~ Amarillo
Over the River and Through the Woods
What our patrons are saying about “Over the River and Through the Woods”…
David Hurtt ~ Amarillo
Courtney Frazier ~ Amarillo
Skull in Connemara Reviews
What our patrons are saying about “A Skull in Connemara”…
Just saw A Skull in Connemara at the ALT Adventure Space. I’ve never been disappointed in this theater. Today is no exception. If you like dark comedies that have minute to minute mood swings from hilarious to the absurd, go see this play. The talkback after the show was enlightening also. Thanks cast and crew.
Little Shop Reviews
What our patrons are saying about “Little Shop of Horrors”…
Robert and I saw Little Shop of Horrors last night and we loved it! It had phenomenal singing and acting. Everyone was perfectly cast from the ensemble and all the way to the leads. One more weekend to see this show and I would highly recommend getting tickets and catching this show before the run is over.
Just attended Little Shop of Horrors, what can I say, but this was a fun, fun, fun evening! Congrats to Jason C. on a very successful Main Stage directorial debut.
No Man’s Land Show Reviews
What our patrons are saying about “No Man’s Land”…
No Man’s Land surprised me. I expected to be confused: all the reviews I’d read waxed eloquently about playwright Pinter’s existentialism, his brilliance in making it impossible for the audience to really pinpoint what’s going on in his plays. So, I didn’t laugh at the dark humor, nor did I try to analyze every single word uttered; I just listened. I was intrigued. Who are these men? How are they connected? These are the questions I was asking myself at intermission, and the answers were revealed–at least in part–in the second act. The end of the play leaves one with a few more questions that would best be discussed over coffee with a good friend. Who’s really free? The successful poet entrapped by his riches and his ever-present “protective” staff? The poor man whose words never quite put enough food on the table and thus produced a poet-turned-opportunist late in life? The man who still has his mental faculties or the one who seems to be slipping a bit in his memory? The men who’ve indentured themselves to a wealthy alcoholic or the one who can fire them with a word–if only he could stay sober long enough to do so? Perhaps the characters are stuck in that netherworld of “no man’s land,” but as an audience, it’s nice to be able to mull over the larger questions of life and draw one’s own definite conclusions. If you haven’t seen “No Man’s Land,” check it out this weekend. You might just be intrigued.