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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Musical Opens In Downtown Branson October 17th

  • dateSeptember 24, 2024
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The Branson Regional Arts Council brings an amazingly powerful stage production to the stage of the Historic Owen Theatre in Branson, Missouri.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Rated PG) is a musical based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

Eight public performances are scheduled from October 17-27, 2024 with showtimes at 7pm (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) and 2pm (Sundays). Advanced reserved tickets are recommended, and may be purchased online at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255.  This is community theatre at it’s best and tickets are $20* (18+) and $12* (4-17). Lap children under the age of 4 are free. (*$3 ticketing service fee applies to all tickets beginning Oct 1, 2024)

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The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.

The production team includes Kristine Brown and Karie Dykeman (Producers), David Hewitt (Director) , Tom Cartwright and Julie Brinkman (Co-Music Directors).

The cast includes: Christian Anthony Ross (Dom Claude Frollo), Michael Sager (Jehan Frollo), Maddie Hewitt (Florika), Joseph Schumacher (Father Dupin), Josiah Sims (Quasimodo), Tate Gettling (Clopin Trouillefou), Joshua McGeough (Phoebus De Martin), Josh Reed (Frederic Charlu), Kayla Pepper (Esmeralda), River Furgerson (King Louis X), Mindy Law (Madame), Hampton Muse (Saint Aphrodisius), and Jerry Ray Cook, Julie Brinkman , Charis Boulden, Sarah Sutherland, Dimitri Tsahiridis, Juanita Wilson, Brittony Tiger, Cyrsten Rainey-Felley, Rachel Sager as the Congregation.

 

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Cast Of White Christmas The Musical Announced

  • dateSeptember 20, 2024
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Congratulations to the following cast of our upcoming holiday production, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical! We had over 60 people audition, so unfortunately not everyone were able to be cast. Thank you to all who tried out, and please come audition again in the near future! We have many more incredible productions in the pipeline!

Bob Wallace: Kyle Bradley
Phil Davis: Brennan Knudsen
Betty Haynes: Kellsey Bradley
Judy Haynes: Emily Hanner
General Henry Waverly: Tom Baker
Martha Watson: Cherie Stanley
Susan Waverly: Gwen Tsahiridis/Reagan Hoagland
Rita: Sarah Boehm*
Rhoda: Abby Ingram*
Ezekiel Foster: Lamont Wade
Ralph Sheldrake: Dominic Giannotti*
Snoring Man: Josh Silvy*
Snoring Woman: Jory Knudsen*
Mike: Nathan Sutherland*
Dance Captain Character: LyMartin Chattman*

*Also in ensemble

Ensemble:

Annie Henson, Somer Morace, Melinda Prince, Jason Prince, Brenna Bergeron, Sam Baker, Alivia Prince, Sarah Sutherland, Sarah Williams, Caliope Johnson, Kylee Chandler, Vivian Redington, River Furgerson, Velvet Dougharty, Ella Nelle, Julie Brinkman, Lundyn Mitchell, Sophie Karase

Children’s Ensemble:

Danielle Stanley, Josslynn Silvy, Kate Sutherland

Advance reserved tickets for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical in Branson are on sale now at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255.

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We Love Our Theatre Patrons And Appreciate Your Continued Support

  • dateSeptember 10, 2024
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The Branson Regional Arts Council has always strived to present the highest quality theatrical productions possible at the Historic Owen Theatre, while at the same time, keep our ticket prices as affordable as possible for the community. This announcement is to inform our patrons that we will be implementing a modest service fee to each theatre ticket sold beginning October 1, 2024.

Over the past few years, we have dramatically increased the quality of your theatre experience by upgrading the venue with new flooring, improved lighting, new sound equipment, upgraded costumes and sets, and the reaction from all of our patrons has been simply incredible!  Thank you!

During this same time, our expenses to provide these musical productions and plays have also increased dramatically. Everything from our show licensing rights, music rights, construction materials, electricity and other utilities, insurance and much more have increased substantially.

Though we have decided to keep our ticket prices at our affordable $20 Adult (18+) and $12 Youth (4-17) through the end of the season, we will be implementing a $3 per ticket service fee to compensate for new requirements from our professional ticketing service. This service fee goes back to help pay for the use of our ticketing software, and some new features that will hopefully provide an even better online experience for our patrons who purchase their tickets via our website BransonArts.org/tix or directly from our box office at 417-336-4255.

SAVINGS NOTE: If you haven’t purchased tickets yet for The Hunchback of Notre Dame – A New Musical (Oct 17-27) or Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – The Musical (Dec 5-15), you can order them now without paying the new service fee which goes into effect on October 1, 2024.

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We appreciate your support and applause as we continue to improve our community arts in Branson!

 

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Incredible Theatre Can Happen In Just 10 Minutes! Join Us This Sunday!

  • dateSeptember 3, 2024
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The “10-Minute Play Series” returns to the Historic Owen Theater on Sunday,September 8, 2024 at 7:00pm.
We invite YOU to attend and show your support and applause for these original plays and very creative minds!
The evening will consist of seven, family-friendly plays lasting no longer than 10 minutes, in a variety of styles and will be followed by a “Talk Back” segment where the audience can ask questions of the writers, directors and actors. This event is presented to help encourage local writers and directors of all skill and experience levels to practice their art in a low-stakes, low-commitment and safe environment.
Admission for the event will be a $10 suggested donation at the door to benefit the educational programs at the Branson Regional Arts Council.
The Seven Featured 10-Minute Plays Are:

Room 205

  • Written by Jennifer Buttell
  • Directed by Darrel Priddle
  • Co-directed by Allison Priddle
  • Featuring Jennifer Buttell, Jan Fitzgerald, Ginny Severs, Randall Simone, and Bob Uthoff, Jr.

Mover and Shaker

  • Written by Roland Netzer
  • Directed by Mindy Law
  • Starring Jeremiah Reeve, David Hewitt, & Josh McGough

Heard Mentality

  • Written by Allison Fradkin
  • Directed by Jeremiah Reeve
  • Starring Juanita Wilson, Michael Prince, & Amber Carr

Sunsets

  • Written & Directed by Cameron Ulmer
  • Starring Anna Hayes & Trystan Brown

Time Clock

  • Written & Directed by Peyton Montgomery
  • Featuring Jordan Smith, Payton Sieg, Anahi Astorga, & Kylie Birdsong

Triune Tale of Diminutive Swine

  • Written by John Branyon
  • Adapted & Directed by Aaron Munn
  • Starring Sara Boehm, Jon Michael Thompson, Natalie Hensarling, Aaron Munn, & Nathan Crowther

A Nice Cold Shower

  • Written & Directed by Jeremiah Reeve
  • Starring Abby Reeve & Mindy Law
This Branson Regional Arts Council Special Event is coordinated by Kyle Blanchard, with technical assistance from Pamela Meadows, Myles Stevens, Bella Whittington, and Bee Rice.
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The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Advance Reserve Tickets On Sale Now

  • dateAugust 23, 2024
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The Branson Regional Arts Council brings an amazingly powerful stage production to the stage of the Historic Owen Theatre in Branson, Missouri.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Rated PG) is a musical based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

Eight public performances are scheduled from October 17-27, 2024 with showtimes at 7pm (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) and 2pm (Sundays). Advanced reserved tickets are recommended, and may be purchased online at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255.  This is community theatre at it’s best and tickets are $20* (18+) and $12* (4-17). Lap children under the age of 4 are free. (*$3 ticketing service fee applies to all tickets)

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The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.

The production team includes Kristine Brown and Karie Dykeman (Producers), David Hewitt (Director) , Tom Cartwright and Julie Brinkman (Co-Music Directors).

The cast includes: Christian Anthony Ross (Dom Claude Frollo), Michael Sager (Jehan Frollo), Maddie Hewitt (Florika), Joseph Schumacher (Father Dupin), Josiah Sims (Quasimodo), Tate Gettling (Clopin Trouillefou), Joshua McGeough (Phoebus De Martin), Josh Reed (Frederic Charlu), Kayla Pepper (Esmeralda), River Furgerson (King Louis X), Mindy Law (Madame), Hampton Muse (Saint Aphrodisius), and Jerry Ray Cook, Julie Brinkman , Charis Boulden, Sarah Sutherland, Dimitri Tsahiridis, Juanita Wilson, Brittony Tiger, Cyrsten Rainey-Felley, Rachel Sager as the Congregation.

 

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Auditions For Irving Berlin’s White Christmas At The Historic Owen Theatre

  • dateAugust 22, 2024
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The Branson Regional Arts Council announces open auditions for it’s December 2024 production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas!

Directed by Jacob Deck, the auditions will be held at the Historic Owen Theatre (205 S. Commercial St., Branson, MO 65616)

  • Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 6pm – 8 pm
  • Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 2pm – 4pm
  • Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 6pm – 8pm

We’re seeking talented singers, dancers, and actors to bring this beloved holiday musical to life. Auditioners should prepare a song in the style of the show, no longer than 1 minute, and be ready for a dance audition.

Please bring jazz shoes, character shoes, or tennis shoes, and tap shoes if you have them.

If you have any questions, please call 417-336-4255 or edu@bransonarts.org.

Anticipated Rehearsal Schedule will be discussed at auditions.

Performance dates at the Historic Owen Theatre are December 5 – 15, 2024. Thu (7pm), Fri (7pm), Sat (2 pm and 7pm), Sun (2pm).

ROLE BREAKDOWNS:

CHARACTERS

  • Bob Wallace – late 20’s to mid 30’s, a superb singer with a crooning style who moves well
  • Phil Davis – late 20’s to mid 30’s, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed – a song-and-dance comic performer
  • Betty Haynes – mid to late 20’s, a female singer of quiet beauty and charm who must move well
  • Judy Haynes – early 20’s, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed – a major song-and-dance performer
  • General Henry Waverly – late 50’s to mid 60’s, with the exception of one line, a non-singing role
  • Martha Watson – late 40’s to mid 60’s, a winning, appealing character-comedienne
  • Susan Waverly – 9 years old, she must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well
  • Ralph Sheldrake – mid to late 30’s
  • Rita – mid 20’s to early 30’s
  • Rhoda – mid 20’s to early 30’s
  • Ezekiel Foster – mid 40’s to late 50’s
  • Mike – mid 20’s to late 30’s
  • Tessie
  • Jimmy
  • Cigarette Girl
  • Snoring Man
  • Mrs. Snoring Man
  • Train Conductor
  • Dance Captain
  • Seamstress
  • Assistant Seamstress
  • Ed Sullivan Announcer
  • Regency Room Announcer – offstage voice
  • Sheldrake’s Secretary – offstage voice

ENSEMBLE
Large singing-dancing ensemble consisting of ‘Jimmy’s Back Room’ Clubgoers, Train Passengers, Inn Guests, Chorus Kids, Patrons of the Regency Room

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2024-2025 Crescendo Youth Performance Troupe Cast Announcement

  • dateAugust 19, 2024
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Announcing the 2024-2025 BRAC Crescendo Troupe!

Thank you so much to all those who auditioned for our upcoming cast of Crescendo Youth Performance Troupe! – we loved seeing everyone’s personalities and talents shine through!

Through much thought and deliberation, we are excited to announce this year’s BRAC Crescendo Troupe!

  • Lexi Carr
  • Mia Hatten
  • Reagan Hoaglund
  • Luke Johnson
  • Maggie Marks
  • Xia McElwee
  • Alton Prince
  • Kate Sutherland
  • Gwen Tsahiridis

We are so excited about this group and can’t wait for all the learning, fun, and growth that will happen!

If your child is a part of the troupe, please be on the lookout for an invitation to the BRAC 2024-2025 Crescendo Facebook Page where all communication about the group will occur.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our first class on Monday, August 26th at 4:30pm. Parents, there will be a short parent meeting for the directors to cast vision for the semester and meet the directors.

We are so proud of each and every student who came to audition. It takes a ton of courage and we applaud you! We hope you will continue to look for opportunities to grow and pursue your passions. There will be upcoming opportunities with BRAC, including voice lessons, classes, shows, and summer institutes – so be on the lookout for the next opportunity!

BRAC Crescendo Directors, Kellsey Bradley and Julie Brinkman

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Auditions for the 2024-2025 Staccato Performance Troupe for Youth Age 13-18

  • dateAugust 2, 2024
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The Branson Regional Arts Council is holding auditions for the 2024-2025 Staccato Performance Troupe on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 9 am. Auditions will be held at the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson. No pre-registration required, just show up prepared to audition!
NOTICE: We will take video submissions through August 29th. Please send video links to edu@bransonarts.org.
We are looking for students between the ages of 13-18 who have a passion for performing and building their skills.

We have new directors!

“We are so excited for you to audition for, and hopefully join, our Staccato Performance Troupe! Our desire for you this year is to grow as a performer, but also grow as a team with your troupe-mates; that you would come into each class ready to work hard, but also have so much fun as we work, play, and create together! We will not be putting on a full musical production this year, but we are excited to work on several amazing musical numbers, scenes, and choreography to help each one of you grow as a “triple threat” and give you a chance to showcase your skills at the end of each semester. Our goal is to build your confidence as an individual, your strength as a cast mate, and to teach you valuable skills that will help you in future auditions and shows! So come join us – we can’t wait to get started!”
– Melinda Prince & Ellie Munn, Staccato Directors

When: Saturday, August 10, 2024, beginning at 9 am.

We will begin with group dance, so we need everyone at 9 am. When dance is complete we will do individual vocal auditions. You will be free to leave after your vocal audition.
Note: We ask continuing students to also come and audition so our new directors can make your acquaintance. If you were part of Staccato last spring, you will automatically  have a spot for this semester.
Location: Historic Owen Theatre (205 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616)

Class Information!

Cost: $225* per semester ($50 registration + $175 tuition).
       
Class Schedule (Saturdays 9a-12p):
First semester:
  • Sept 7, 14, 21, 28
  • Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
  • Nov 2, 9
Showcase: Fri, Nov 15, 7 pm
  • Sat, Nov 16, 2 pm
Second semester:
  • Jan 18, 25
  • Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
  • Mar 1, 8, 15, 29 (No meeting on Mar 22 for spring break)
  Showcase: Fri, April 4, 7 pm
  •   Sat, April 5, 2 pm

Audition information!

Dance audition:
Come dressed to be able to move easily with jazz shoes or sneakers. We will start the audition with the dance call in groups. You will then stay for the singing portion and will be able to leave when your song is done.
Vocal audition:
Please prepare 60 seconds of a song to perform at auditions. You may choose your own piece, but we encourage selections in the style of “The Greatest Showman”, “Newsies”, and “Wicked”. For those who may be new to auditioning or desire a pre-determined song selection, you may choose a selection from the following songs:
  • “Part of Your World” (Little Mermaid)
  • “How Far I’ll Go” (Moana)
  • “Be Our Guest” (Beauty & The Beast)
  • “I’ll Make A Man Out of You” (Mulan)
Please sing with a karaoke and/or instrumental track (a track from Youtube is acceptable). Please bring your own mobile device that we will sync up via blue tooth to our speakers.
*Limited scholarships are available. 
Please contact Karie at edu@bransonarts.org or 417-336-4255 with any questions.
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Auditions for the 2024-2025 Crescendo Performance Troupe for Youth Age 7-12

  • dateAugust 2, 2024
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Calling All Kids Ages 7-12!! Come audition to be a part of Branson Regional Arts Council’s 2024-2025 educational youth performance troupe Crescendo /krəˈSHenˌdō/!

BRAC’s Crescendo Audition Info:
We are seeking a select number of students ages 7-12 for this year’s Crescendo troupe!

Auditions will be held:
Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Historic Owen Theatre (205 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616)

The mission of Crescendo is to provide opportunities to students for growth in performance, character, and service. We strive to equip students with necessary skills, both on and off the stage, through engaging activities and experiences while developing a life-long love of the arts and giving back to the community.

Students will have fun developing their performance skills in the areas of voice, acting, and dance, while gaining new friendships, skills, and increasing their confidence.

The students will learn and perform under the direction of their talented and qualified instructors Kellsey Bradley and Julie Brinkman.

Members of Crescendo will meet on a regular basis (see class schedule below) and will be presenting two public showcase performances at the Historic Owen Theatre, November 15 and 16, 2024.

Those auditioning will be asked to sing, read, and dance. The dance portion will be a small movement call that will take place at the beginning of the audition followed by individually singing the first verse of “Silent Night” and performing the monologue titled “Show-and-Tell”. Auditionees will sing and perform by age (youngest to oldest). Everyone is encouraged to wear clothes that they can move in (Jazz shoes or tennis shoes preferred)

Below are the links to the audition materials:

We are excited about the interest and growth of our educational opportunities at the theater for the youth in the community! Be on the lookout for more opportunities this semester!

Crescendo Class Schedule (Mondays 4:30 – 6:00pm)

  • Aug 26 (with a short parent meeting at the beginning)
  • Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
  • Nov 4, 11
  • Dress Rehearsal – TBD (Probably the week of November 11th)
  • Public Showcase Performances – Nov 15, 2024 (7pm) & Nov 16, 2024 (2pm)
  • Spring 2025 Semester Dates & Performances will be announced later in the semester

Tuition & Fees (if selected):
$175/Per Semester* ($50 registration fee + $125 tuition)

*Limited Scholarships available to qualified candidates
*Please contact Karie at edu@bransonarts.org or 417-336-4255 with any questions.

 

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Actor Auditions For 2nd Annual 10 Min Play Series Announced

  • dateAugust 1, 2024
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Calling all area actors… beginning or experienced! 

Have you wanted to try your hand at acting, but don’t want to take the plunge in one of our full-length productions? Or… are you just hungry to get your hands on some fresh material? Now is your chance to be cast in up to three short plays, written and directed by local creatives!
Join us at the Historic Owen Theater on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 2 to 4 PM to audition for the 2nd Annual 10-Minute Play Series!
  • Simply come prepared with a 20-30 second monologue of your choosing!
Any questions? Please contact Kyle Blanchard at events@bransonarts.org.

The “10-Minute Play Series” performance will be at the Historic Owen Theater on September 8, 2024! 

This event is to help encourage local actors, writers and directors of all skill and experience levels to practice their art in a low-stakes, low-commitment and safe environment. The evening will consist of ten plays lasting no longer than 10 minutes, in a variety of styles. 

Admission for the event will be a $10 suggested donation to benefit the education programs at the Branson Regional Arts Council.

We hope you will come audition to be part of an evening of inspiring original works!

 

 

10 Min Vectors by Vecteezy

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The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) Marks Return Of Classic Films To Historic Owen Theatre

  • dateJuly 31, 2024
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Monday Movies Are Back this Summer at the Historic Owen Theatre!

The Historic Downtown Branson Community Improvement District is pleased to partner with Branson Regional Arts Council to present a series of Classic Films that were actually shown at the Historic Owen Theatre when they first came out in the 30’s and 40’s. Everyone is invited to join us this Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7pm as we kick off this Summer Film Fest, and relive the nostalgia of great classic movies at the Historic Owen Theatre with your family and friends!

FREE ADMISSION – SEATING IS LIMITED

No reservations required, but seating is limited and on a first come basis. Doors open at 5:30pm with a special Ozarks Authors Book Signing at 6:00pm, and the film starting at 7:00pm. The concession stand will be open with fresh popcorn, refreshments and other tasty treats available.

Monday, August 5th – 7pm – The Shepherd of the Hills (1941 – featuring John Wayne, Betty Field and Harry Carey)

The Shepherd of the Hills is a 1941 American drama film starring John Wayne, Betty Field and Harry Carey. The supporting cast includes Beulah Bondi, Ward Bond, Marjorie Main and John Qualen. The picture was Wayne’s first film in Technicolor and was based on the novel of the same name by Harold Bell Wright. The director was Henry Hathaway, who directed several other Wayne films including True Grit almost three decades later. The story was filmed previously in the silent era by author Wright himself in 1919, released on State Rights basis. It was filmed again, in The Shepherd of the Hills (1928 film), starring Molly O’Day at First National Pictures, and later, in color in 1964.

The photo above was taken when the film premiered at the Owen Theatre in July 1941. In response to negative public opinion that the film may not accurately reflect the original Harold Bell Wright novel, theatre owner Jim Owen created a publicity campaign that included manned picket signs reading “Paramount’s Shepherd of the Hills – Unfair to Original Characters. We Don’t Like It! – Hillbilly Local #0001.” Now, 83 years later, come see the film and judge for yourself!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MORE MONDAY MOVIES THIS SUMMER!

  • August 5th– 6pm Book Signing Event, 7pm – John Wayne in Shepherd of the Hills (1941) 98mins
  • August 12th– 7pm – Ma & Pa Kettle Back on the Farm (1951) 80min
  • August 19th– 7pm – Spencer Tracy in They Gave Him a Gun (1937) 94min
  • September 2nd– 7pm – Mae West in I’m No Angel (1933) 87min
  • September 9th– 7pm – Henry Fonda in That Certain Woman (1937) 1:33min
  • September 16th– 7pm – Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) 124min

“We are excited to partner with BRAC to offer free classic films. BRAC and the Historic Owen Theatre are a vibrant part of our community and history. It’s always a pleasure to work with our friends and neighbors!  We recommend you arrive early for best parking, then take some time before the films to shop, dine and explore downtown!” 

– Cris Bohinc, Administrator Historic Downtown Branson CID

In 2006, downtown Branson worked with the city and state to form the Historic Downtown Branson CID. The purpose was to help Historic Downtown generate more visitors when its new neighbor arrived; The Branson Landing. The downtown CID started the first public transportation system in Branson and operated within a “Community Improvement District”. The FREE trolleys join Historic Downtown with The Landing!

The “District” provides many things. Several trolleys that are free for riders and paid for by a 1-cent sales tax collected by businesses in the district. Also, Christmas light displays in November and December, lots of advertising on TV, social media, website and so much more!!

The District also partners with the DBBA to get out over 200,000 downtown brochures annually and other needs. The CID is currently working with the city to make upgrades to the public Awbery bathroom and to have the downtown’s landscaping completely redone!

The Historic Downtown Branson CID’s only goal, is to bring more business and beauty to downtown!!

Visit RideSparky.com for updates, the live trolley tracker and much more!

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Urinetown The Musical Brings Award Winning Comedy To Downtown Branson

  • dateJuly 16, 2024
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Holding out as our #1 Show of the Year, Urinetown the Musical is a sidesplitting sendup of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.

Don’t miss this Branson Regional Arts Council production of Urinetown, now playing at the Historic Owen Theatre from July 25 – August 4, 2024. Shows run Thursdays (7pm), Fridays (7pm), Saturdays (7pm), and Sundays (2pm).

Reserve your seat now for this hilarious Tony Award winning musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Get your tickets online at BransonArts.org/tix or call the box office at 417-336-4255. This production is Rated PG13.

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Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms.

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!

Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.

Urinetown is sheer brilliance with ten Tony nominations to its name and three awards (for best book, score, and direction); but it’s not just the accolades that make this show noteworthy. Urinetown opened on Broadway the day before September 11th, 2001, and offered audiences the side-splitting escapism that they needed while also grappling with some relevant and unanswerable questions like human depravity and suffering. I discovered the show in 2007 and it will forever be special to me because it helped shape my quirky, but also seriously morbid artistic voice. This show isn’t just spoof, satire and potty humor, it’s psychology and hard truths without the ego. I’m in my happy place with this show, and I hope you’ll put your inhibitions aside and come with us to the unavoidable Urinetown!
– Kyle Blanchard – Director

The cast of Urinetown The Musical includes: Chad Ferriell (Bobby Strong), Tom Cartwright (Mr. Caldwell / B. Cladwell), Tom Baker (Officer Lockstock), Avery Tillette (Hope Cladwell), Michelle Baker (Penelope Pennywise), Jennifer Buttell (Officer Barrel), Jeremiah Reeve (Senator Fipp), Josh Silvy (Mr. McQueen), Josslynn Silvy (Little Sally), Carter Hendrickson (Joseph Strong / Hot Blades Harry / Exec. 1), Velvet Dougharty (Hidalgo Jane / Mrs. Millenium / Cop), Alivia Prince (Tiny Tom / Dr. Billeaux / Cop), Brenna Bergeron (Little Becky Two-Shoes / UGC Staff / Cop), Melinda Prince (Soupy Sue / UGC Staff / Cop), River Furgerson (Robby the Stockfish / Exec. #2 / Cop), and Macy Everett (Josephine Strong / UGC Staff / Cop).

The production team includes: Karie Dykeman, Kristine Brown (Producers), Kyle Blanchard (Director / Social Media /Costumes), Tom Cartwright (Music Director), Jacob Deck (Choreographer), Julia Wolz (Stage Manager), Dimitri Tsahiridis (Assistant Stage Manager/Stagehand), Myles Stevens (Audio Engineer), Daylin Paulson (Lighting Design), Kayra Holloway (Light Board Operator), Bella Whittington (Spotlight), Charis Boulden, Cyrsten Rainey (Set Painters/Dresser), Josh Silvy (Theatre Inventory), and Jim Barber (Marketing and Design).

 

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