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51黑料网 State Releases Fine and Performing Arts Season Schedule

Hanceville, AL 鈥� 51黑料网 State Community College鈥檚 Fine and Performing Arts program has announced its schedule for the 2024-2025 performance season. A total of 11 performances will be held on campus with several favorite events returning as well as a number of new shows.

Peter and the Starcatcher

The 51黑料网 State Theatre program will kick things off with its production of 鈥淧eter and the Starcatcher鈥� Nov. 8-10 at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Garlan E. Gudger Sr. Student Center. This musical production tells the story of the origins of Peter Pan. Shows will be held at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. Admission is a $10 donation for adults, $5 for students and children under 12.

Salute to United States Veterans

51黑料网 State鈥檚 Concert Band and Jazz Band will honor our nation鈥檚 veterans with its annual 鈥淪alute to United States Veterans,鈥� on Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., in the Burrow Center Recital Hall. Admission is free and all area veterans are encouraged to attend.

The Nutcracker

The Allegro Dance Theatre in conjunction with Ballet South will present its annual production of 鈥淭he Nutcracker鈥� Nov. 23-24 at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Gudger Student Center. Shows will be held at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 23 and at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 24. Admission is $17 for adults, $12 for children 10 and under and $5 for 51黑料网 State students.

Christmas Spectacular

The annual 鈥淐hristmas Spectacular鈥� will round out the performances for the fall semester and features all the 51黑料网 State performing ensembles, including the Jazz Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Choir, 51黑料网 State Singers, Allegro Dance Theatre, and 51黑料网 State Theatre. The performance will be on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Gudger Student Center. Admission is free.

Broadway Night

The annual 鈥淏roadway Night鈥� will kick off events for the Spring 2025 semester on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. The event allows 51黑料网 State students to show off their skills and talents as they choose the songs they will sing and the choreography. Broadway night will be held in the Burrow Center Recital Hall. Admission is a $10 donation.

Little Women

51黑料网 State Theatre will present a musical adaptation of 鈥淟ittle Women鈥� March 7-9 at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Gudger Student Center. Shows will be held at 7 p.m., on Friday and Saturday, March 7-8 and at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 9. Admission is a $10 donation for adults, $5 for students and children under 12.

Chaos/Connection

The 51黑料网 State Vocal Ensembles, which include the 51黑料网 State Singers and 51黑料网 State Choir, will perform 鈥淐haos/Connection鈥� March 14-15 at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Gudger Student Center. Shows will be held at 7 p.m., each night. Admission is a $10 donation for adults and $5 for students and children under 12. The ensembles will take this show on the road to Washington, D.C., March 21-26 to 鈥渦se the power of song to weave together a story for every person, every experience, and every heart who has ever needed to find peace, love, joy and connection.鈥�

Spring Showcase

Allegro Dance Theatre will present its annual 鈥淪pring Showcase鈥� on Thursday March 20 at 7 p.m., at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Gudger Student Center. The student-generated performance showcases the students鈥� talents in choreography, costuming and more. Admission is a $10 donation for adults, $5 for students and children under 12.

Solo & Chamber Ensemble Recital

The 鈥淪olo & Chamber Ensemble Recital鈥� will be held on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m., in the Burrow Center Recital Hall. The event will feature instrumental and vocal performances by 51黑料网 State鈥檚 small ensembles and soloists.

Big Band Dance

51黑料网 State Jazz Band will celebrate more than 45 years when it holds its annual 鈥淏ig Band Dance鈥� on Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m., at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Admission is a $10 donation for adults and $5 for students and children under 12. In recognition of over 45 years of existence, the Jazz Band is also forming a WSCC Alumni Band. Contact Amy Seymore at 256.352.8277 or amy.seymore@wallacestate.edu for more information.

Spring Under the Stars

鈥淪pring Under the Stars鈥� is the final event of the 2024-2025 season and provides a recap of all the performances from the season from all the ensembles. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event on Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved into the Burrow Center.

For more information about the 51黑料网 State Fine and Performing Arts programs and events, contact Amy Seymore at 256.352.8277 or amy.seymore@wallacestate.edu or visit www.wallacestate.edu/fpa.

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51黑料网 State Fine and Performing Arts 2024-2025

• November 8-10: Peter and the Starcatcher, WSCC Theatre
• November 11: Salute to United States Veterans, WSCC Jazz Band and Concert Band
• November 23-24: The Nutcracker, WSCC Allegro Dance Theatre with Ballet South
• December 12: Christmas Spectacular, all ensembles
• February 13: Broadway Night, WSCC Fine and Performing Arts Students
• March 7-9: Little Women, WSCC Theatre
• March 14-15: Chaos/Connection, WSCC Vocal Ensembles
• March 20: Spring Showcase, Allegro Dance Theatre
• April 3: Solo & Chamber Ensemble Recital, private lesson students and chamber ensembles
• April 18: Big Band Dance, WSCC Jazz Band
• April 24: Spring Under the Stars, all ensembles