Submitted by Keith EnloeIf you think January is a slow month for the Jefferson City Theaters and Jefferson City Arts, you’re mistaken. Two of our local community theaters are presenting shows that are sure to please, and each has something new to offer patrons.
Scene One Theatre - a “Black-Box” performing arts venue – will present the local premier of a new play, Intelligent Life, by Lauren Dusek Albonico (shown in the photo). The playwright is a native Missourian who grew up in St. Louis and will actually be in attendance at the opening night performance. She is an award-winning playwright who holds a degree in drama from Washington University. Lauren has worked professionally as an actor, director and designer in her hometown of St. Louis as well as Chicago and, most recently, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is an exciting first for local performers who will get the opportunity to visit with the playwright during a Q & A reception following the show. Audience members are invited to participate and refreshments will be served. Show dates are Jan 15, 16, 21, 22, 23. Tickets are $10 each, and only $5 on Thursday the 21st. Reserve tickets by calling (573) 681-9199. Scene One Theatre is located at 121 East High Street, below Carrie’s Hallmark, in Downtown Jefferson City. Visit www.sceneonetheatre.com for more information. Seating is limited so be sure to reserve your seat.
The local dinner theatre, Capital City Players, also opens a new show this month. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, will run January 14-17, and 21-24. This is the Central Missouri premiere of the award-winning Broadway musical comedy about six quirky adolescents competing in a middle school county spelling bee and the three quirky adults who oversee the competition. Tickets for dinner and the show are $30 and can be ordered by calling 573-681-9012. Shows are performed at Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Drive. Additional information can be found at www.capitalcityplayers.com.
Check the Arts blog each month for updates on the latest Arts News in and around Jefferson City.
