Wallace State Theatre Presents "Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood" OCTOBER 24-27 - STUDENT CENTER A Classic Tale with a 21st Century Twist! Wallace State Theatre will present four showings of Ken Ludwig’s “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 24-26 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m., in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. “This version of Robin Hood is just delightful – packed with laughs, adventure, and lots of stage fighting!” said Lauren Cantrell Salerno, director of the Wallace State Theatre program. Salerno added the message behind the medieval tale is still appropriate in the 21st century. “As we’ve rehearsed Robin Hood, we’ve been reminded of how relevant the story still is today” she said. “It’s about helping people in need, and the quest for truth and justice.” The cast includes Riley Adams of Cullman as Robin Hood; Chloe Nutt of Hartselle as Maid Marian; Taylor Martin of Decatur as Friar Tuck; Samuel Hewitt of Albertiville as Little John; Abigail Pass of Hanceville as Deorwynn; Avery Jackson of Decatur as Sir Guy; Caleb Douglas of Decatur as Sheriff of Nottingham; Blake Tetro of Cullman as Prince John; and Eli Parker of Hanceville as King Richard. Other cast and crew include: Isabella Allred, Marie Bean, Deanna Brunetti, McCoy Cleghorn, Micah Coucke, Abbie Drake, Grace Drake, Samantha Drake, Isabelle Garlowich, Conner Gully, Beatriz Iannucci, Gaven Mattison, Matt Newton, Talia Ponas, Claudio Rameriz, Jorrelle Webster, Kayla West and Asante Wilson.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and children under 12. To reserve seats, contact Heather Gillikin at 256.352.8277 or heather.gillikin@wallacestate.edu.
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Film Festival Screening of "The City That Sold America" and Q& A with Filmmaker
OCTOBER 29, 6 PM - BURROW CENTER If you liked Mad Men, you won't want to miss this! At the threshold of the 20th century, a melting pot of adventurous immigrants, creative mavericks, and freedom-seeking African Americans shaped consumerism as we now know it. The new documentary The City That Sold America reveals, with intriguing insights and wistful nostalgia, the confluence of Chicago’s creative talent, business savvy, grit, and determination that changed the country and our relationship with popular culture -- with behaviorchanging ideas like fast food chains, orange juice, soap operas, AfricanAmerican beauty products, late night talk shows, toothpaste, and Kleenex. The City That Sold America uncovers the origins of beloved icons like Tony the Tiger, the Jolly Green Giant, Charlie Tuna, the Budweiser’s Clydesdales, and the Pillsbury Dough Boy—all of whom have made lasting impressions upon generations of Americans. As media evolved, Chicago’s centralized location and Midwestern approach helped expand the reach of advertisers, giving rise to the enduring practices of product placement, spokespeople, market research, and conscious branding. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 256.352.8457 or visit burrowmuseum.org.
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