July/August 2016
Arts in Action
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Gershwin's Nice Work If You Can Get It ◆Garland Summer Musicals
Gershwin's new Broadway spectacular is a comic delight, set in 1927 in the midst of bootleggers, playboys, chorus girls and politics. Romance and mistaken identities combined with Gershwin’s amazing score produce a song and dance sensation! Nice Work If You Can Get It includes hit songs: Someone To Watch Over Me, Fascinating Rhythm, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Do It Again, But Not For Me, I’ve Got A Crush On You, Lady Be Good, and many more. Performance dates/times: Fridays and Saturdays, July 22-30 at 8 p.m. Sundays, July 24 and July 31, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $26-32 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com 972-205-2790
Ravenscroft
◆Garland Civic Theatre
Garland Civic Theatre opens its 2016-2017 season with the thinking person's Gothic thriller, Ravenscroft. On a snowy night, Inspector Ruffing is called to a remote house to investigate the headlong plunge of Patrick Roarke down the main staircase. During the investigation, he becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women who lead him through a bewildering labyrinth of contradictory versions of Patrick's demise and that of the late Mr. Ravenscroft. There are ghosts on the staircase, skeletons in the closet, and much more than the inspector bargained for! Performance dates/times: Thursday, July 21at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, July 22-Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Sundays, July 31 and Aug. 7 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $22 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790
Tickets: 972-205-2790 or GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com Box Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours before each performance
July BROWNLEE AUDITORIUM 300 N. FIFTH STREET 22 23 24 29 30 31
Nice Work If You Can Get It 8 p.m. Nice Work If You Can Get It 8 p.m. Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:30 p.m. Nice Work If You Can Get It 8 p.m. Nice Work If You Can Get It 8 p.m. Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:30 p.m.
SMALL THEATRE 300 N. FIFTH STREET 1 2 2 3 21 22 23 29 30 31
The Little Mermaid 7 p.m. The Little Mermaid 2:30 p.m. The Little Mermaid 7 p.m. The Little Mermaid 2:30 p.m. Ravenscroft 7:30 p.m. Ravenscroft 8 p.m. Ravenscroft 8 p.m. Ravenscroft 8 p.m. Ravenscroft 8 p.m. Ravenscroft 2:30 p.m.
PLAZA THEATRE 521 W. STATE STREET 1 2 3 3 3 5 5 5 6 6 6 8 9 9 23 30 31
Willy Wonka, Jr. 7 p.m. Into the Woods, Jr. 7 p.m. Into the Woods, Jr. 1:30 p.m. into the Words, Jr. 4:30 p.m. Into the Woods, Jr. 7:30 p.m. Into the Woods, Jr. (Free) 10 a.m. Into the Woods, Jr. 1 p.m. Into the Woods, Jr. 7 p.m. Into the Woods, Jr. (Free) 10 a.m. Into the Woods, Jr. 1 p.m. Into the Woods, Jr. 7 p.m. Shrek: The Musical, Jr. 7:30 p.m. Shrek: The Musical, Jr. 2 p.m. Shrek: The Musical, Jr. 7:30 p.m. Ava's Comedy/Variety Show 7 p.m. Peter Pan , Jr. 7:30 p.m. Peter Pan, Jr. 2 p.m.
July 1, 7 p.m. Plaza Theatre
Peter Pan, Jr.
Shrek: The Musical, Jr.
Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children, whisking them away to Neverland. July 30-31, Plaza Theatre Tickets: $12 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com 972-205-2790 or at the door on the night of the performance.
Everyone's favorite ogre is back, as Actors Anonymous Theatre Company presents the 11th annual kids summer musical Shrek: The Musical, Jr. based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and Broadway musical. July 8-9, Plaza Theatre Tickets: $8 in advance at TheDramaQueens.com, $10 at the door, $5 for those with special needs and their families for the July 9, 2 p.m. performance, $5 for groups of ten or more for the July 9, 2 p.m. performance. For more information, contact Lory Stewart at loryalison@gmail.com.
◆Company of Rowlett Performers
Into the Woods, Jr. ◆Breilting Youth Theater
When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. July 2-3, July 5-6 Plaza Theatre Tickets: $8-15 at ActingForChildren.org or 972-658-3915
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Ava's Loudest Laugh Comedy/Variety Show
Featuring comedians, dancers, singers and a live band, Ava’s Loudest Laugh Comedy/Variety Show is the go-to show for family-friendly entertainment. July 23, 7 p.m. Plaza Theatre Tickets: $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door, ShowClix.com or by email at ambeecomedyshop@gmail.com.
Disney's The Little Mermaid ◆Dallas Young Artists
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◆Actors Anonymous
Students from grades 3-12, who have received instruction in acting, vocal production, movement, as well as set design, make-up and playwriting from the DYA staff, perform the classic Disney tale about a curious mermaid named Ariel. July 1-3, Granville Arts Center Tickets: $14 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com or 972-205-2790.
August BROWNLEE AUDITORIUM 300 N. FIFTH STREET 6 21 28
Bharatanatya Recital 11 a.m. Pranavam School of Music 4 p.m. Miss Dallas Pageant 5 p.m.
SMALL THEATRE 300 N. FIFTH STREET
Miss Dallas/Miss Park Cities & Outstanding Teen Pageant
The Miss Dallas/Park Cities Scholarship Pageant and Outstanding Teen Pageant are official local preliminaries to the Miss America Competition and the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant. Don’t miss the chance to watch talented young ladies between the ages of 1323 compete in Talent, Fitness, Evening Gown, and On Stage Question. August 28, 5 p.m. Granville Arts Center Tickets: $20 at the door on the day of the event. Fore more information, visit MissDallas.org or email Julie Koenig at julie@missdallas.org.
Breaking the Chains: The Stage Play
Award-winning director Snoop Robinson brings Dr. Catrina Pullum's trials-totriumph memoir, Breaking the Chains: from Hurting to Healing, to the stage in this theatrical production. August 20, 5 p.m. Plaza Theatre Tickets: contact PullCorp Media Group at 225-366-7855 or pmg@pullcorp.com.
Cinderella
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◆Breitling Youth Theater
Breitling Youth Theater presents a FREE public performance of the beloved fairy tale Cinderella, adapted for the stage. Join Cinderella and her fairy godmother as they attempt to thwart the plans of her wicked stepsisters and evil stepmother. August 12, 7 p.m. Plaza Theatre Tickets: free. Reserve free tickets by calling 972-658-3915 or emailing Breitling Youth Theater at ActingForChildren@hotmail.com.
Sapthaswaras
◆Pranavam School of Music
Sapthaswaras is the 7th Anniversary Celebration of the Pranavam School of Music. Student groups will sing in the classical Carnatic style, accompanied by the violin, mridangam and hanjira. August 21, 4 p.m. Granville Arts Center Tickets: free and open to the public.
Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. 2016-2017 Grant Program The Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. is pleased to announce the 20162017 Grant Program for local arts groups, historic preservation organizations and other artistic entities. Applications may be picked up at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, 300 N. Fifth Street in downtown Garland, beginning Monday, August 1 at 10 a.m. Applications will be available for pick-up from August 1, 10 a.m. through September 29, 4 p.m. No applications will be mailed. An official representative of the interested organization must sign for each application. Upon reception of the application, an appointment will be set for a mandatory interview to be held Thursday, October 6. Completed applications will be accepted no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 30.
Ravenscroft 8 p.m. Ravenscroft 8 p.m. Ravenscroft 2:30 p.m. Ravenscroft 8 p.m. Ravenscroft 8 p.m.
PLAZA THEATRE 521 W. STATE STREET 12 20
Cinderella (Free) 7 p.m. Breaking the Chains: The Play 5 p.m.
Mark Mullino Art Exhibit Through July 17 G.A.C. Gallery Space
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Garland Summer Musicals Nice Work If You Can Get It July 22-31
Garland Civic Theatre Ravenscroft July 21- Aug. 13
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