Category: Arts & Culture

SIX FAMOUS STORIES YOU THINK YOU KNOW, BUT SHHHH… YOU REALLY DON’T!

Back by popular demand! Join R.J. Jenkins for a series of informal, spirited, no-reading-required lectures about some very popular stories that we all *think* we know, but secretly, they’re much more complicated – and way cooler! – than we might at first realize.
This lecture series is a pARTnership between the Marion County Literacy Council and the Marion Cultural Alliance to help raise awareness of Give4Marion on September 17-18.
Please join for one, or some, or all! Prosecco will be served at all lectures. Admission is FREE, with donations to both organization’s G4M campaign much appreciated! Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/six-famous-stories-you…

Series Schedule:
~Sat, Sept 7 – Morning Mimosa Lecture at 10:00am – Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Series Opener)
~Sun, Sept 8 – Morning Mimosa Lecture at 10:00am – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
~Mon, Sept 9 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
~Tues, Sept 10 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
~Wed, Sept 11 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
~Thurs, Sept 12 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Dracula by Bram Stoker (Series Closer)

RSVP is requested for each lecture you would like to attend (you must select the date and sign up for each one). All donations will support MCA & MCLC’s #Give4Marion campaigns. For questions or concerns, please contact MCA at gallery@mcaocala.com or call during business hours 352-369-1500.

SUPPORT MCLC HERE: https://www.give4marion.org/…/marion-county-literacy…

SUPPORT MCA HERE: https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/mca

It’s that time again! Come join us for our next Art-in-Business Porch Party & Open House coming up on Monday, September 9th from 5:30-7:30pm! As always, we will be serving free drinks, food and beautiful, locally made art  This Open House features the work of Michelle Rhodes & Carol Gallion, and all proceeds directly benefit Marion Cultural Alliance and their efforts to promote and support the arts in Ocala. We can’t wait to see you!

Join us for an engaging and inspiring Open House at Arts in Health Ocala Metro!

In preparation for Give 4 Marion, we invite you to drop in at your convenience and

discover what makes our work so special with some interactive, hands-on

activities. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our vision of connecting the healing power of art to our community.

Your support during this Open House will help us continue our

mission and expand our reach. Art heals, science proves it!

SIX FAMOUS STORIES YOU THINK YOU KNOW, BUT SHHHH… YOU REALLY DON’T!

Back by popular demand! Join R.J. Jenkins for a series of informal, spirited, no-reading-required lectures about some very popular stories that we all *think* we know, but secretly, they’re much more complicated – and way cooler! – than we might at first realize.
This lecture series is a pARTnership between the Marion County Literacy Council and the Marion Cultural Alliance to help raise awareness of Give4Marion on September 17-18.
Please join for one, or some, or all! Prosecco will be served at all lectures. Admission is FREE, with donations to both organization’s G4M campaign much appreciated! Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/six-famous-stories-you…

Series Schedule:
~Sat, Sept 7 – Morning Mimosa Lecture at 10:00am – Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Series Opener)
~Sun, Sept 8 – Morning Mimosa Lecture at 10:00am – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
~Mon, Sept 9 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
~Tues, Sept 10 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
~Wed, Sept 11 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
~Thurs, Sept 12 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Dracula by Bram Stoker (Series Closer)

RSVP is requested for each lecture you would like to attend (you must select the date and sign up for each one). All donations will support MCA & MCLC’s #Give4Marion campaigns. For questions or concerns, please contact MCA at gallery@mcaocala.com or call during business hours 352-369-1500.

SUPPORT MCLC HERE: https://www.give4marion.org/…/marion-county-literacy…

SUPPORT MCA HERE: https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/mca

Event Announcement:
ACT OUT Night

Calling all aspiring actors and performers!

We’ve got karaoke for singers, open mics for stand-up comics, and jam sessions for musicians. But where do actors go to practice and perform?

Introducing ACT OUT Night, a safe and supportive space for actors to shine. Whether you’re an experienced actor looking to try a new character or someone who’s never acted before, this is your chance to take the stage.

Here’s what to expect:

• Acting Performances: For the first half of the evening, it’s all about acting. Bring a monologue you’ve worked on or choose one from our provided selection. Memorized or not, it’s your call. And remember, feedback is entirely up to you—no unsolicited critiques allowed.
• After Party Performances: The second half opens up to other art forms. Sing a Broadway tune, test out new stand-up material, or even perform a bit of drag. This is your time to explore and express.

ACT OUT Night isn’t just about performing; it’s about building a community where everyone feels encouraged and celebrated. So, step out of your comfort zone and join us for a night of creativity, fun, and applause.

Because who knows where it might lead? At the very least, it’s a lot more exciting than performing in front of your bathroom mirror. Let’s ACT OUT together!
Entry : 1 Drink Minimum

SIX FAMOUS STORIES YOU THINK YOU KNOW, BUT SHHHH… YOU REALLY DON’T!

Back by popular demand! Join R.J. Jenkins for a series of informal, spirited, no-reading-required lectures about some very popular stories that we all *think* we know, but secretly, they’re much more complicated – and way cooler! – than we might at first realize.
This lecture series is a pARTnership between the Marion County Literacy Council and the Marion Cultural Alliance to help raise awareness of Give4Marion on September 17-18.
Please join for one, or some, or all! Prosecco will be served at all lectures. Admission is FREE, with donations to both organization’s G4M campaign much appreciated! Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/six-famous-stories-you…

Series Schedule:
~Sat, Sept 7 – Morning Mimosa Lecture at 10:00am – Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Series Opener)
~Sun, Sept 8 – Morning Mimosa Lecture at 10:00am – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
~Mon, Sept 9 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
~Tues, Sept 10 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
~Wed, Sept 11 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
~Thurs, Sept 12 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Dracula by Bram Stoker (Series Closer)

RSVP is requested for each lecture you would like to attend (you must select the date and sign up for each one). All donations will support MCA & MCLC’s #Give4Marion campaigns. For questions or concerns, please contact MCA at gallery@mcaocala.com or call during business hours 352-369-1500.

SUPPORT MCLC HERE: https://www.give4marion.org/…/marion-county-literacy…

SUPPORT MCA HERE: https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/mca

 **Join Us for a Creative Workshop at Master the Possibilities!** 

 **Date:** August 13
 **Time:** 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 **Location:** Master the Possibilities Lifelong Education Center, Circle Square Commons

This isn’t your typical paint party—it’s a workshop designed to take your artistic skills to the next level! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop is perfect for everyone who wants to explore their creativity in a fun and relaxed environment.

Of course, we’ll still have some of the fun elements you love! Expect **prizes** and maybe even a little **music** to keep the atmosphere lively. 

Spaces are limited to 12, so make sure to secure your spot. We can’t wait to create with you!

Once the course is listed, you must sign up through them. This link will show you how.
https://www.masterthepossibilities.org/registration-help

SIX FAMOUS STORIES YOU THINK YOU KNOW, BUT SHHHH… YOU REALLY DON’T!

Back by popular demand! Join R.J. Jenkins for a series of informal, spirited, no-reading-required lectures about some very popular stories that we all *think* we know, but secretly, they’re much more complicated – and way cooler! – than we might at first realize.
This lecture series is a pARTnership between the Marion County Literacy Council and the Marion Cultural Alliance to help raise awareness of Give4Marion on September 17-18.
Please join for one, or some, or all! Prosecco will be served at all lectures. Admission is FREE, with donations to both organization’s G4M campaign much appreciated! Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/six-famous-stories-you…

Series Schedule:
~Sat, Sept 7 – Morning Mimosa Lecture at 10:00am – Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Series Opener)
~Sun, Sept 8 – Morning Mimosa Lecture at 10:00am – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
~Mon, Sept 9 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
~Tues, Sept 10 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
~Wed, Sept 11 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
~Thurs, Sept 12 – Happy Hour Lecture at 5:30pm – Dracula by Bram Stoker (Series Closer)

RSVP is requested for each lecture you would like to attend (you must select the date and sign up for each one). All donations will support MCA & MCLC’s #Give4Marion campaigns. For questions or concerns, please contact MCA at gallery@mcaocala.com or call during business hours 352-369-1500.

SUPPORT MCLC HERE: https://www.give4marion.org/…/marion-county-literacy…

SUPPORT MCA HERE: https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/mca

Don’t be late to the ball! The magical musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season from September 5-22, 2024.

In the glamorous 1950s “kingdom” of Hollywood, poor Ella (La’Nya O’May Solomon) is beautiful, charismatic, funny, and full of hope – but she’s also overworked and mistreated, stuck in her own little corner among the ashes.

Her selfish and cruel stepmother, Madame (Kiara Feliciano), is a social climber who thinks only of her own wealth and status. Ella’s stepsisters are a mixed bag – brash and bratty Charlotte (Courtney Curtis) seems to take after her mother, while quiet and meek Gabrielle (Marilyn Lauryn Shafferman) has a hidden streak of empathy and wit.

But then a royal ball is announced – to find a bride for the charming and heroic Prince Topher (Hunter Freilich)! And every eligible girl in Hollywood, from starlet to servant, is invited. But could Ella ever dream of attending? Nothing’s impossible when you have a magical godmother like Marie (Ashlyn Gibbs), with a talent for transformation, on your side…

There’s more to the prince, however, than meets the eye. The orphaned Topher wants to do something important with his life, but this misguided young man feels as lost as Ella’s slipper after the ball. His devious adviser Sebastian (Brandon Crawford), the Lord Chancellor, has been keeping him in the dark about his kingdom in the hopes of a power grab. Lord Pinkleton (Daniel Boodoo), Sebastian’s henchman, aids him in his nefarious schemes.

Meanwhile, passionate peasant Jean-Michel (John Larance) is on fire for two things: making a positive change for the kingdom’s lower classes, and Gabrielle. But of course, her courtship with this poor revolutionary is forbidden. As befits a fairytale, Ella and Topher also waltz into obstacles at every turn, though they discover that the evenings are less lonely when they find the music in each other. Will they ever learn if the shoe fits – and find their “happily ever after”?

A storybook ensemble (Jamille Lea Brewster, Janik Buranosky, Benjamin Burnette, Angelina Canter, Lily Capote, Cristian A. Cardoso, Chelsea Dellinger, Tom Ferreira, Valynn C. Flaherty, Adrienne Hebert, Janea King, Hunter Leary, Adrianah Lee, Michael David Lesousky, Joan Elizabeth McDonald, Joshua Michel, Kaitlyn Nast, Josiah Naed Santiago) sparkles and shines as the stars of Tinseltown in this spectacular show.

Once upon a time, Rodgers & Hammerstein first wrote “Cinderella” as an original musical for television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews. The 1965 remake with Lesley Ann Warren and the 1997 remake with Brandy, both also made for TV, each charmed their respective generations. Numerous theatrical versions appeared on stage over the years.

Finally, in 2013, this revamped adaptation with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered on Broadway, breathing new life into the classic. As lovely as a glass slipper in the moonlight, this new version of the favorite fairytale keeps the best of the beloved musical while updating it with a fresh and funny spin. You’ll fall in love with this charming romantic fantasy long before the stroke of midnight!

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is directed and choreographed by Steven Flaa. Music director is Jason Bartosic. Scenic and projections designer is Evan Frank. Costume designer is Amanda Jones. Lighting designer is Corey Whittemore. Sound designer is Jazmine Whipple. Props designer is Laura Bradford. Stage manager is Greg Doss.

The musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. There will be 15 performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger. Buy tickets online any time at www.ocalacivictheatre.com. To buy tickets through the OCT box office, call (352) 236-2274 or visit Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
 Warren’s Power Washing
 Technology Concepts
 Elite Equestrian Magazine
 Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

Now on Fridays, STARLIGHT STUDIO is back to light up the night during Season 74!

STARLIGHT STUDIO is a great evening of free live music, a food truck, and an outdoor bar on the patio behind the theatre. This season, it will be held on Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. during Mainstage shows. For “Cinderella,” this will be September 6, 13, and 20.

Adam Pryor will be back to serenade audiences with his beautiful voice and guitar talents, performing a program of classic love songs and standards to get you in the mood for our romantic fairytale. And Pepere Joe’s will sell their delicious wares fit for royalty! Come for dinner, drinks, and music, then stay for the show at 7:30 p.m.

Or you can always join us just for STARLIGHT STUDIO! Come every week if you like. You’ll be enchanted by these golden early fall evenings of music and magic!

SAVE THE DATE!! Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) is thrilled to announce that this year’s annual auction will be a hybrid event, kicking off with an online auction on Friday, September 6 during MCA’s September member’s reception. The excitement will build up to a grand finale on Friday, September 13 from 6-8pm at The Brick (23 SW Broadway Street), with an in-person party held two hours prior to the conclusion of the auction. Throughout September, the exhibit “COLOR POP!” will brighten the MCA Gallery, offering guests a vibrant atmosphere surrounded by colorful art. To complement the theme, the party will feature pop-related refreshments such as popcorn, popcyles, cake pops, poptarts and bubbles!

During the in-person event, all auction items and experiences will be on display, providing guests with the opportunity to see what they are bidding on firsthand. MCA will enhance the festive atmosphere with complimentary beer, wine and a signature cocktail, topped with a selection of pop-themed snacks available throughout the event. MCA’s online platform (OneCause) will continue to engage donors, providing real-time prompts and status updates on their bids, ensuring a seamless and interactive bidding experience.

In a special collaboration, MCA is partnering with Gray Realty to feature a live auction as part of the evening’s festivities. The highlight of the live auction will be a custom-painted “Horse Fever” life-size horse statue, along with a few other exclusive items that the committee will be curating. Excitingly, 100% of the proceeds from the auction will contribute to MCA’s Give4Marion Campaign.

POP into The Brick and join MCA for an unforgettable evening of art, community, and generosity! Get your tickets today at onecau.se/_5zpzs1

Interested in donating items to MCA for this auction? Contact us at 352-369-1500 or send an email to Jaye.Baillie@mcaocala.com. We appreciate your support!

**Save the Date!** Get ready to go your own way at “Dreams & Rumours” – a Fleetwood Mac Party and Stevie Nicks costume contest! 

Ocala’s own Becky Baby will provide the soundtrack of greatest hits by Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks as well as some other magical classics! 

 Friday, September 13, 2024
 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Costume contest at 8:00 PM – don’t miss it!)

Channel your inner Rhiannon, dust off your favorite shawl, and let the music guide you. This night is all about the magic and mystery of Fleetwood Mac! 

See you there, wild hearts!  #rhiannon #FleetwoodMacParty #stevienicks #JuniperGeneralStore #BeckyBabyMusic #beckybaby

Don’t be late to the ball! The magical musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season from September 5-22, 2024.

In the glamorous 1950s “kingdom” of Hollywood, poor Ella (La’Nya O’May Solomon) is beautiful, charismatic, funny, and full of hope – but she’s also overworked and mistreated, stuck in her own little corner among the ashes.

Her selfish and cruel stepmother, Madame (Kiara Feliciano), is a social climber who thinks only of her own wealth and status. Ella’s stepsisters are a mixed bag – brash and bratty Charlotte (Courtney Curtis) seems to take after her mother, while quiet and meek Gabrielle (Marilyn Lauryn Shafferman) has a hidden streak of empathy and wit.

But then a royal ball is announced – to find a bride for the charming and heroic Prince Topher (Hunter Freilich)! And every eligible girl in Hollywood, from starlet to servant, is invited. But could Ella ever dream of attending? Nothing’s impossible when you have a magical godmother like Marie (Ashlyn Gibbs), with a talent for transformation, on your side…

There’s more to the prince, however, than meets the eye. The orphaned Topher wants to do something important with his life, but this misguided young man feels as lost as Ella’s slipper after the ball. His devious adviser Sebastian (Brandon Crawford), the Lord Chancellor, has been keeping him in the dark about his kingdom in the hopes of a power grab. Lord Pinkleton (Daniel Boodoo), Sebastian’s henchman, aids him in his nefarious schemes.

Meanwhile, passionate peasant Jean-Michel (John Larance) is on fire for two things: making a positive change for the kingdom’s lower classes, and Gabrielle. But of course, her courtship with this poor revolutionary is forbidden. As befits a fairytale, Ella and Topher also waltz into obstacles at every turn, though they discover that the evenings are less lonely when they find the music in each other. Will they ever learn if the shoe fits – and find their “happily ever after”?

A storybook ensemble (Jamille Lea Brewster, Janik Buranosky, Benjamin Burnette, Angelina Canter, Lily Capote, Cristian A. Cardoso, Chelsea Dellinger, Tom Ferreira, Valynn C. Flaherty, Adrienne Hebert, Janea King, Hunter Leary, Adrianah Lee, Michael David Lesousky, Joan Elizabeth McDonald, Joshua Michel, Kaitlyn Nast, Josiah Naed Santiago) sparkles and shines as the stars of Tinseltown in this spectacular show.

Once upon a time, Rodgers & Hammerstein first wrote “Cinderella” as an original musical for television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews. The 1965 remake with Lesley Ann Warren and the 1997 remake with Brandy, both also made for TV, each charmed their respective generations. Numerous theatrical versions appeared on stage over the years.

Finally, in 2013, this revamped adaptation with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered on Broadway, breathing new life into the classic. As lovely as a glass slipper in the moonlight, this new version of the favorite fairytale keeps the best of the beloved musical while updating it with a fresh and funny spin. You’ll fall in love with this charming romantic fantasy long before the stroke of midnight!

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is directed and choreographed by Steven Flaa. Music director is Jason Bartosic. Scenic and projections designer is Evan Frank. Costume designer is Amanda Jones. Lighting designer is Corey Whittemore. Sound designer is Jazmine Whipple. Props designer is Laura Bradford. Stage manager is Greg Doss.

The musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. There will be 15 performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger. Buy tickets online any time at www.ocalacivictheatre.com. To buy tickets through the OCT box office, call (352) 236-2274 or visit Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
 Warren’s Power Washing
 Technology Concepts
 Elite Equestrian Magazine
 Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

Join The Lodge for “Dueling Pianos” every second Friday of the month beginning at 8:00 pm.

Request your Favorite Songs and Enjoy 3 hours of non-stop Live Dueling Pianos.

Experience The Lodge’s Vibrant Atmosphere, and Late Night Terrific Food & Drink menu

GENERAL ADMISSION at 7:30 pm. We have 6 “VIP Tables” near the stage that will be available with reserved seating.

These tables are $100 and seat 6 people. Everything else is first come. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8 pm.

Phone: 352.289.1390 | Web: www.TheLodgeOcala.com

 The Lodge Ocala (Downtown Ocala Square)36 S. Magnolia Ave Ocala, FL 34471

Join photographer Theresa Segal on Free First Saturday for a free tour of her solo exhibition, “Common Thread.” Tours times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tours will meet in the second-floor Balcony Gallery for Florida Artists; no reservations needed to attend.

Free First Saturdays are sponsored in part by CAMPUS USA Credit Union.

About the Artist:
Segal was born in St. Augustine, where she attended Flagler College and later taught photography in the same classroom where she had discovered her love of the medium. She studied photography at the Southeast Center for Photography at Daytona State College and the University of North Florida. The artist has received numerous grants for her work including several Individual Artist Grants from the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida, the Florida Department of State and The National Endowment for the Arts.

“Common Thread: Photographs by Theresa Segal” is on view through January 5.

Come have a ball with us at Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Tea Party! It will be a magical, musical experience for our young (and young at heart) fairytale fans on Saturday, September 14 or Saturday, September 21.

Hosted by our very own Fairy Godmother, the hour-long tea party will be held from noon to 1 p.m. You’ll experience the beautiful storybook world of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” complete with enchanted coach and castle. Cinderella herself will make an appearance, along with the Prince, to sing a song and pose for photos with our guests of honor! Sweet treats will include mini cupcakes, apple juiceboxes, and fairytale favors to take home. Our guests are welcome and encouraged to dress up in their fairytale finery or royal ball attire. The tea party is a perfect opportunity for a family outing to get into the spirit of the show – then stay for the matinee at 2 p.m.!

Seating will be at tables of four. There is a maximum of 60 guests for each tea party. This event is for ages 6 and up.

Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Tea Party tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for ages 9-18. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets to “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger.

Don’t be late to the ball! The magical musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season from September 5-22, 2024.

In the glamorous 1950s “kingdom” of Hollywood, poor Ella (La’Nya O’May Solomon) is beautiful, charismatic, funny, and full of hope – but she’s also overworked and mistreated, stuck in her own little corner among the ashes.

Her selfish and cruel stepmother, Madame (Kiara Feliciano), is a social climber who thinks only of her own wealth and status. Ella’s stepsisters are a mixed bag – brash and bratty Charlotte (Courtney Curtis) seems to take after her mother, while quiet and meek Gabrielle (Marilyn Lauryn Shafferman) has a hidden streak of empathy and wit.

But then a royal ball is announced – to find a bride for the charming and heroic Prince Topher (Hunter Freilich)! And every eligible girl in Hollywood, from starlet to servant, is invited. But could Ella ever dream of attending? Nothing’s impossible when you have a magical godmother like Marie (Ashlyn Gibbs), with a talent for transformation, on your side…

There’s more to the prince, however, than meets the eye. The orphaned Topher wants to do something important with his life, but this misguided young man feels as lost as Ella’s slipper after the ball. His devious adviser Sebastian (Brandon Crawford), the Lord Chancellor, has been keeping him in the dark about his kingdom in the hopes of a power grab. Lord Pinkleton (Daniel Boodoo), Sebastian’s henchman, aids him in his nefarious schemes.

Meanwhile, passionate peasant Jean-Michel (John Larance) is on fire for two things: making a positive change for the kingdom’s lower classes, and Gabrielle. But of course, her courtship with this poor revolutionary is forbidden. As befits a fairytale, Ella and Topher also waltz into obstacles at every turn, though they discover that the evenings are less lonely when they find the music in each other. Will they ever learn if the shoe fits – and find their “happily ever after”?

A storybook ensemble (Jamille Lea Brewster, Janik Buranosky, Benjamin Burnette, Angelina Canter, Lily Capote, Cristian A. Cardoso, Chelsea Dellinger, Tom Ferreira, Valynn C. Flaherty, Adrienne Hebert, Janea King, Hunter Leary, Adrianah Lee, Michael David Lesousky, Joan Elizabeth McDonald, Joshua Michel, Kaitlyn Nast, Josiah Naed Santiago) sparkles and shines as the stars of Tinseltown in this spectacular show.

Once upon a time, Rodgers & Hammerstein first wrote “Cinderella” as an original musical for television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews. The 1965 remake with Lesley Ann Warren and the 1997 remake with Brandy, both also made for TV, each charmed their respective generations. Numerous theatrical versions appeared on stage over the years.

Finally, in 2013, this revamped adaptation with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered on Broadway, breathing new life into the classic. As lovely as a glass slipper in the moonlight, this new version of the favorite fairytale keeps the best of the beloved musical while updating it with a fresh and funny spin. You’ll fall in love with this charming romantic fantasy long before the stroke of midnight!

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is directed and choreographed by Steven Flaa. Music director is Jason Bartosic. Scenic and projections designer is Evan Frank. Costume designer is Amanda Jones. Lighting designer is Corey Whittemore. Sound designer is Jazmine Whipple. Props designer is Laura Bradford. Stage manager is Greg Doss.

The musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. There will be 15 performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger. Buy tickets online any time at www.ocalacivictheatre.com. To buy tickets through the OCT box office, call (352) 236-2274 or visit Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
 Warren’s Power Washing
 Technology Concepts
 Elite Equestrian Magazine
 Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

Come chill with the drumming vibes! Leave stress and worry behind while drinking herbal, botanical teas!

Don’t be late to the ball! The magical musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season from September 5-22, 2024.

In the glamorous 1950s “kingdom” of Hollywood, poor Ella (La’Nya O’May Solomon) is beautiful, charismatic, funny, and full of hope – but she’s also overworked and mistreated, stuck in her own little corner among the ashes.

Her selfish and cruel stepmother, Madame (Kiara Feliciano), is a social climber who thinks only of her own wealth and status. Ella’s stepsisters are a mixed bag – brash and bratty Charlotte (Courtney Curtis) seems to take after her mother, while quiet and meek Gabrielle (Marilyn Lauryn Shafferman) has a hidden streak of empathy and wit.

But then a royal ball is announced – to find a bride for the charming and heroic Prince Topher (Hunter Freilich)! And every eligible girl in Hollywood, from starlet to servant, is invited. But could Ella ever dream of attending? Nothing’s impossible when you have a magical godmother like Marie (Ashlyn Gibbs), with a talent for transformation, on your side…

There’s more to the prince, however, than meets the eye. The orphaned Topher wants to do something important with his life, but this misguided young man feels as lost as Ella’s slipper after the ball. His devious adviser Sebastian (Brandon Crawford), the Lord Chancellor, has been keeping him in the dark about his kingdom in the hopes of a power grab. Lord Pinkleton (Daniel Boodoo), Sebastian’s henchman, aids him in his nefarious schemes.

Meanwhile, passionate peasant Jean-Michel (John Larance) is on fire for two things: making a positive change for the kingdom’s lower classes, and Gabrielle. But of course, her courtship with this poor revolutionary is forbidden. As befits a fairytale, Ella and Topher also waltz into obstacles at every turn, though they discover that the evenings are less lonely when they find the music in each other. Will they ever learn if the shoe fits – and find their “happily ever after”?

A storybook ensemble (Jamille Lea Brewster, Janik Buranosky, Benjamin Burnette, Angelina Canter, Lily Capote, Cristian A. Cardoso, Chelsea Dellinger, Tom Ferreira, Valynn C. Flaherty, Adrienne Hebert, Janea King, Hunter Leary, Adrianah Lee, Michael David Lesousky, Joan Elizabeth McDonald, Joshua Michel, Kaitlyn Nast, Josiah Naed Santiago) sparkles and shines as the stars of Tinseltown in this spectacular show.

Once upon a time, Rodgers & Hammerstein first wrote “Cinderella” as an original musical for television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews. The 1965 remake with Lesley Ann Warren and the 1997 remake with Brandy, both also made for TV, each charmed their respective generations. Numerous theatrical versions appeared on stage over the years.

Finally, in 2013, this revamped adaptation with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered on Broadway, breathing new life into the classic. As lovely as a glass slipper in the moonlight, this new version of the favorite fairytale keeps the best of the beloved musical while updating it with a fresh and funny spin. You’ll fall in love with this charming romantic fantasy long before the stroke of midnight!

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is directed and choreographed by Steven Flaa. Music director is Jason Bartosic. Scenic and projections designer is Evan Frank. Costume designer is Amanda Jones. Lighting designer is Corey Whittemore. Sound designer is Jazmine Whipple. Props designer is Laura Bradford. Stage manager is Greg Doss.

The musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. There will be 15 performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger. Buy tickets online any time at www.ocalacivictheatre.com. To buy tickets through the OCT box office, call (352) 236-2274 or visit Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

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Don’t be late to the ball! The magical musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season from September 5-22, 2024.

In the glamorous 1950s “kingdom” of Hollywood, poor Ella (La’Nya O’May Solomon) is beautiful, charismatic, funny, and full of hope – but she’s also overworked and mistreated, stuck in her own little corner among the ashes.

Her selfish and cruel stepmother, Madame (Kiara Feliciano), is a social climber who thinks only of her own wealth and status. Ella’s stepsisters are a mixed bag – brash and bratty Charlotte (Courtney Curtis) seems to take after her mother, while quiet and meek Gabrielle (Marilyn Lauryn Shafferman) has a hidden streak of empathy and wit.

But then a royal ball is announced – to find a bride for the charming and heroic Prince Topher (Hunter Freilich)! And every eligible girl in Hollywood, from starlet to servant, is invited. But could Ella ever dream of attending? Nothing’s impossible when you have a magical godmother like Marie (Ashlyn Gibbs), with a talent for transformation, on your side…

There’s more to the prince, however, than meets the eye. The orphaned Topher wants to do something important with his life, but this misguided young man feels as lost as Ella’s slipper after the ball. His devious adviser Sebastian (Brandon Crawford), the Lord Chancellor, has been keeping him in the dark about his kingdom in the hopes of a power grab. Lord Pinkleton (Daniel Boodoo), Sebastian’s henchman, aids him in his nefarious schemes.

Meanwhile, passionate peasant Jean-Michel (John Larance) is on fire for two things: making a positive change for the kingdom’s lower classes, and Gabrielle. But of course, her courtship with this poor revolutionary is forbidden. As befits a fairytale, Ella and Topher also waltz into obstacles at every turn, though they discover that the evenings are less lonely when they find the music in each other. Will they ever learn if the shoe fits – and find their “happily ever after”?

A storybook ensemble (Jamille Lea Brewster, Janik Buranosky, Benjamin Burnette, Angelina Canter, Lily Capote, Cristian A. Cardoso, Chelsea Dellinger, Tom Ferreira, Valynn C. Flaherty, Adrienne Hebert, Janea King, Hunter Leary, Adrianah Lee, Michael David Lesousky, Joan Elizabeth McDonald, Joshua Michel, Kaitlyn Nast, Josiah Naed Santiago) sparkles and shines as the stars of Tinseltown in this spectacular show.

Once upon a time, Rodgers & Hammerstein first wrote “Cinderella” as an original musical for television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews. The 1965 remake with Lesley Ann Warren and the 1997 remake with Brandy, both also made for TV, each charmed their respective generations. Numerous theatrical versions appeared on stage over the years.

Finally, in 2013, this revamped adaptation with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered on Broadway, breathing new life into the classic. As lovely as a glass slipper in the moonlight, this new version of the favorite fairytale keeps the best of the beloved musical while updating it with a fresh and funny spin. You’ll fall in love with this charming romantic fantasy long before the stroke of midnight!

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is directed and choreographed by Steven Flaa. Music director is Jason Bartosic. Scenic and projections designer is Evan Frank. Costume designer is Amanda Jones. Lighting designer is Corey Whittemore. Sound designer is Jazmine Whipple. Props designer is Laura Bradford. Stage manager is Greg Doss.

The musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. There will be 15 performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger. Buy tickets online any time at www.ocalacivictheatre.com. To buy tickets through the OCT box office, call (352) 236-2274 or visit Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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Hosted with Bear Heisler
Acoustic musicians, poetry…
Not Karaoke, no bands.

Event Announcement:
ACT OUT Night

Calling all aspiring actors and performers!

We’ve got karaoke for singers, open mics for stand-up comics, and jam sessions for musicians. But where do actors go to practice and perform?

Introducing ACT OUT Night, a safe and supportive space for actors to shine. Whether you’re an experienced actor looking to try a new character or someone who’s never acted before, this is your chance to take the stage.

Here’s what to expect:

• Acting Performances: For the first half of the evening, it’s all about acting. Bring a monologue you’ve worked on or choose one from our provided selection. Memorized or not, it’s your call. And remember, feedback is entirely up to you—no unsolicited critiques allowed.
• After Party Performances: The second half opens up to other art forms. Sing a Broadway tune, test out new stand-up material, or even perform a bit of drag. This is your time to explore and express.

ACT OUT Night isn’t just about performing; it’s about building a community where everyone feels encouraged and celebrated. So, step out of your comfort zone and join us for a night of creativity, fun, and applause.

Because who knows where it might lead? At the very least, it’s a lot more exciting than performing in front of your bathroom mirror. Let’s ACT OUT together!
Entry : 1 Drink Minimum

🎨 Join Us for an Enchanted Pumpkin Paint Party! 🎨

Get ready to embrace the magic of fall with a twist! 🍂  On September 18th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, we have professional artist Vickie from Divine Designs joining us! She’ll be teaching how to bring a unique Enchanted Pumpkin design to life. This isn’t your typical pumpkin painting—this blue Enchanted Pumpkin will introduce you to fun textures and techniques that are sure to inspire your creativity – and perfect for all skill levels!

Registration deadline: Midnight September 15th, 2024. 

Reserve your spot now and let’s create something magical together! Tickets are $35 and will include your $5 cover charge at Meeple Movers and include access to our board game library! 

LINK FOR TICKETS: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=f907263657e6f&mfid=1725622882871_f907263657e6f#/checkout/openButton

🕓 Come early to order your favorite food and drinks and make it an evening filled with fun, food, and creativity! 🎉 Sample our latest wines, beers and ciders as well as craft sodas and bubble tea! And you’ll definitely want to grab a pizza or pot stickers from our cafe menu (food and drink not covered in ticket price).

Meeple Movers Board Game Cafe
Shoppes of Paddock Park (Ollie’s Plaza on SR200)
3101 SW 34th Ave #803, Ocala FL 34474
Hours: Wed – Thurs 12pm – 8pm; Fri – Sat 12pm – 9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm
www.MeepleMovers.com
352-572-5637

It’s a little over a month away
These songwriters are amazing and so are their stories!
Please come share in this intimate night of original music held in the back room of Infinite Ale Works on magnolia.
$20 each for 2 hours of music
It’s limited to 45 seats so best get your tickets now.
Tom McDonald and Kristin McDonald has graciously allowed me to use their back room for this songwriter in the round night which happens every 3rd Wed of the month! THANK YOU!!
The back bar will be open!
Let’s celebrate creativity by supporting these songsters

Join us July 18th for our “Third Thursday” celebration as we continue to explore the current Summer Collection which has brought together artists both locally and internationally.

This month features a live artist talk via Zoom at 7pm with Massachusetts based artist Peter Hoss where he will lend more insight into his work in the exhibition, tell us more about his process, and answer questions from others on zoom and in the gallery.

Please join us for this great event!

Don’t be late to the ball! The magical musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season from September 5-22, 2024.

In the glamorous 1950s “kingdom” of Hollywood, poor Ella (La’Nya O’May Solomon) is beautiful, charismatic, funny, and full of hope – but she’s also overworked and mistreated, stuck in her own little corner among the ashes.

Her selfish and cruel stepmother, Madame (Kiara Feliciano), is a social climber who thinks only of her own wealth and status. Ella’s stepsisters are a mixed bag – brash and bratty Charlotte (Courtney Curtis) seems to take after her mother, while quiet and meek Gabrielle (Marilyn Lauryn Shafferman) has a hidden streak of empathy and wit.

But then a royal ball is announced – to find a bride for the charming and heroic Prince Topher (Hunter Freilich)! And every eligible girl in Hollywood, from starlet to servant, is invited. But could Ella ever dream of attending? Nothing’s impossible when you have a magical godmother like Marie (Ashlyn Gibbs), with a talent for transformation, on your side…

There’s more to the prince, however, than meets the eye. The orphaned Topher wants to do something important with his life, but this misguided young man feels as lost as Ella’s slipper after the ball. His devious adviser Sebastian (Brandon Crawford), the Lord Chancellor, has been keeping him in the dark about his kingdom in the hopes of a power grab. Lord Pinkleton (Daniel Boodoo), Sebastian’s henchman, aids him in his nefarious schemes.

Meanwhile, passionate peasant Jean-Michel (John Larance) is on fire for two things: making a positive change for the kingdom’s lower classes, and Gabrielle. But of course, her courtship with this poor revolutionary is forbidden. As befits a fairytale, Ella and Topher also waltz into obstacles at every turn, though they discover that the evenings are less lonely when they find the music in each other. Will they ever learn if the shoe fits – and find their “happily ever after”?

A storybook ensemble (Jamille Lea Brewster, Janik Buranosky, Benjamin Burnette, Angelina Canter, Lily Capote, Cristian A. Cardoso, Chelsea Dellinger, Tom Ferreira, Valynn C. Flaherty, Adrienne Hebert, Janea King, Hunter Leary, Adrianah Lee, Michael David Lesousky, Joan Elizabeth McDonald, Joshua Michel, Kaitlyn Nast, Josiah Naed Santiago) sparkles and shines as the stars of Tinseltown in this spectacular show.

Once upon a time, Rodgers & Hammerstein first wrote “Cinderella” as an original musical for television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews. The 1965 remake with Lesley Ann Warren and the 1997 remake with Brandy, both also made for TV, each charmed their respective generations. Numerous theatrical versions appeared on stage over the years.

Finally, in 2013, this revamped adaptation with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered on Broadway, breathing new life into the classic. As lovely as a glass slipper in the moonlight, this new version of the favorite fairytale keeps the best of the beloved musical while updating it with a fresh and funny spin. You’ll fall in love with this charming romantic fantasy long before the stroke of midnight!

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is directed and choreographed by Steven Flaa. Music director is Jason Bartosic. Scenic and projections designer is Evan Frank. Costume designer is Amanda Jones. Lighting designer is Corey Whittemore. Sound designer is Jazmine Whipple. Props designer is Laura Bradford. Stage manager is Greg Doss.

The musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. There will be 15 performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger. Buy tickets online any time at www.ocalacivictheatre.com. To buy tickets through the OCT box office, call (352) 236-2274 or visit Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
 Warren’s Power Washing
 Technology Concepts
 Elite Equestrian Magazine
 Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

Now on Fridays, STARLIGHT STUDIO is back to light up the night during Season 74!

STARLIGHT STUDIO is a great evening of free live music, a food truck, and an outdoor bar on the patio behind the theatre. This season, it will be held on Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. during Mainstage shows. For “Cinderella,” this will be September 6, 13, and 20.

Adam Pryor will be back to serenade audiences with his beautiful voice and guitar talents, performing a program of classic love songs and standards to get you in the mood for our romantic fairytale. And Pepere Joe’s will sell their delicious wares fit for royalty! Come for dinner, drinks, and music, then stay for the show at 7:30 p.m.

Or you can always join us just for STARLIGHT STUDIO! Come every week if you like. You’ll be enchanted by these golden early fall evenings of music and magic!

Don’t be late to the ball! The magical musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season from September 5-22, 2024.

In the glamorous 1950s “kingdom” of Hollywood, poor Ella (La’Nya O’May Solomon) is beautiful, charismatic, funny, and full of hope – but she’s also overworked and mistreated, stuck in her own little corner among the ashes.

Her selfish and cruel stepmother, Madame (Kiara Feliciano), is a social climber who thinks only of her own wealth and status. Ella’s stepsisters are a mixed bag – brash and bratty Charlotte (Courtney Curtis) seems to take after her mother, while quiet and meek Gabrielle (Marilyn Lauryn Shafferman) has a hidden streak of empathy and wit.

But then a royal ball is announced – to find a bride for the charming and heroic Prince Topher (Hunter Freilich)! And every eligible girl in Hollywood, from starlet to servant, is invited. But could Ella ever dream of attending? Nothing’s impossible when you have a magical godmother like Marie (Ashlyn Gibbs), with a talent for transformation, on your side…

There’s more to the prince, however, than meets the eye. The orphaned Topher wants to do something important with his life, but this misguided young man feels as lost as Ella’s slipper after the ball. His devious adviser Sebastian (Brandon Crawford), the Lord Chancellor, has been keeping him in the dark about his kingdom in the hopes of a power grab. Lord Pinkleton (Daniel Boodoo), Sebastian’s henchman, aids him in his nefarious schemes.

Meanwhile, passionate peasant Jean-Michel (John Larance) is on fire for two things: making a positive change for the kingdom’s lower classes, and Gabrielle. But of course, her courtship with this poor revolutionary is forbidden. As befits a fairytale, Ella and Topher also waltz into obstacles at every turn, though they discover that the evenings are less lonely when they find the music in each other. Will they ever learn if the shoe fits – and find their “happily ever after”?

A storybook ensemble (Jamille Lea Brewster, Janik Buranosky, Benjamin Burnette, Angelina Canter, Lily Capote, Cristian A. Cardoso, Chelsea Dellinger, Tom Ferreira, Valynn C. Flaherty, Adrienne Hebert, Janea King, Hunter Leary, Adrianah Lee, Michael David Lesousky, Joan Elizabeth McDonald, Joshua Michel, Kaitlyn Nast, Josiah Naed Santiago) sparkles and shines as the stars of Tinseltown in this spectacular show.

Once upon a time, Rodgers & Hammerstein first wrote “Cinderella” as an original musical for television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews. The 1965 remake with Lesley Ann Warren and the 1997 remake with Brandy, both also made for TV, each charmed their respective generations. Numerous theatrical versions appeared on stage over the years.

Finally, in 2013, this revamped adaptation with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered on Broadway, breathing new life into the classic. As lovely as a glass slipper in the moonlight, this new version of the favorite fairytale keeps the best of the beloved musical while updating it with a fresh and funny spin. You’ll fall in love with this charming romantic fantasy long before the stroke of midnight!

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is directed and choreographed by Steven Flaa. Music director is Jason Bartosic. Scenic and projections designer is Evan Frank. Costume designer is Amanda Jones. Lighting designer is Corey Whittemore. Sound designer is Jazmine Whipple. Props designer is Laura Bradford. Stage manager is Greg Doss.

The musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. There will be 15 performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger. Buy tickets online any time at www.ocalacivictheatre.com. To buy tickets through the OCT box office, call (352) 236-2274 or visit Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
 Warren’s Power Washing
 Technology Concepts
 Elite Equestrian Magazine
 Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

Come have a ball with us at Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Tea Party! It will be a magical, musical experience for our young (and young at heart) fairytale fans on Saturday, September 14 or Saturday, September 21.

Hosted by our very own Fairy Godmother, the hour-long tea party will be held from noon to 1 p.m. You’ll experience the beautiful storybook world of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” complete with enchanted coach and castle. Cinderella herself will make an appearance, along with the Prince, to sing a song and pose for photos with our guests of honor! Sweet treats will include mini cupcakes, apple juiceboxes, and fairytale favors to take home. Our guests are welcome and encouraged to dress up in their fairytale finery or royal ball attire. The tea party is a perfect opportunity for a family outing to get into the spirit of the show – then stay for the matinee at 2 p.m.!

Seating will be at tables of four. There is a maximum of 60 guests for each tea party. This event is for ages 6 and up.

Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Tea Party tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for ages 9-18. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets to “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger.

Don’t be late to the ball! The magical musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season from September 5-22, 2024.

In the glamorous 1950s “kingdom” of Hollywood, poor Ella (La’Nya O’May Solomon) is beautiful, charismatic, funny, and full of hope – but she’s also overworked and mistreated, stuck in her own little corner among the ashes.

Her selfish and cruel stepmother, Madame (Kiara Feliciano), is a social climber who thinks only of her own wealth and status. Ella’s stepsisters are a mixed bag – brash and bratty Charlotte (Courtney Curtis) seems to take after her mother, while quiet and meek Gabrielle (Marilyn Lauryn Shafferman) has a hidden streak of empathy and wit.

But then a royal ball is announced – to find a bride for the charming and heroic Prince Topher (Hunter Freilich)! And every eligible girl in Hollywood, from starlet to servant, is invited. But could Ella ever dream of attending? Nothing’s impossible when you have a magical godmother like Marie (Ashlyn Gibbs), with a talent for transformation, on your side…

There’s more to the prince, however, than meets the eye. The orphaned Topher wants to do something important with his life, but this misguided young man feels as lost as Ella’s slipper after the ball. His devious adviser Sebastian (Brandon Crawford), the Lord Chancellor, has been keeping him in the dark about his kingdom in the hopes of a power grab. Lord Pinkleton (Daniel Boodoo), Sebastian’s henchman, aids him in his nefarious schemes.

Meanwhile, passionate peasant Jean-Michel (John Larance) is on fire for two things: making a positive change for the kingdom’s lower classes, and Gabrielle. But of course, her courtship with this poor revolutionary is forbidden. As befits a fairytale, Ella and Topher also waltz into obstacles at every turn, though they discover that the evenings are less lonely when they find the music in each other. Will they ever learn if the shoe fits – and find their “happily ever after”?

A storybook ensemble (Jamille Lea Brewster, Janik Buranosky, Benjamin Burnette, Angelina Canter, Lily Capote, Cristian A. Cardoso, Chelsea Dellinger, Tom Ferreira, Valynn C. Flaherty, Adrienne Hebert, Janea King, Hunter Leary, Adrianah Lee, Michael David Lesousky, Joan Elizabeth McDonald, Joshua Michel, Kaitlyn Nast, Josiah Naed Santiago) sparkles and shines as the stars of Tinseltown in this spectacular show.

Once upon a time, Rodgers & Hammerstein first wrote “Cinderella” as an original musical for television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews. The 1965 remake with Lesley Ann Warren and the 1997 remake with Brandy, both also made for TV, each charmed their respective generations. Numerous theatrical versions appeared on stage over the years.

Finally, in 2013, this revamped adaptation with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered on Broadway, breathing new life into the classic. As lovely as a glass slipper in the moonlight, this new version of the favorite fairytale keeps the best of the beloved musical while updating it with a fresh and funny spin. You’ll fall in love with this charming romantic fantasy long before the stroke of midnight!

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is directed and choreographed by Steven Flaa. Music director is Jason Bartosic. Scenic and projections designer is Evan Frank. Costume designer is Amanda Jones. Lighting designer is Corey Whittemore. Sound designer is Jazmine Whipple. Props designer is Laura Bradford. Stage manager is Greg Doss.

The musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. There will be 15 performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger. Buy tickets online any time at www.ocalacivictheatre.com. To buy tickets through the OCT box office, call (352) 236-2274 or visit Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
 Warren’s Power Washing
 Technology Concepts
 Elite Equestrian Magazine
 Collier, Jernigan, Eastman, & Zublick, P.A.

Led by instructors E. Marie Fielding and Vanessa Zumba-Gonzalez, enroll in this special evening workshop for adults 21 and up. Enjoy a personal snack bundle from La Casella and a trio of craft beer while experimenting with three printmaking techniques. Participants will take home a block print, gel print and dry point etching.

Must be 21 and up to register; ID is required at check in.

$60 for Appleton members; $85 for nonmembers.

Click here to register: https://cffoundation.wufoo.com/forms/xo56lah1fi5h7z/

Community drum jam. Percussion and didgeridoos (we have amplification) welcome. One drink minimum (coffee, teas and water available). 18+. All experience levels welcome and we have extra drums and instruments to lend

Don’t be late to the ball! The magical musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season from September 5-22, 2024.

In the glamorous 1950s “kingdom” of Hollywood, poor Ella (La’Nya O’May Solomon) is beautiful, charismatic, funny, and full of hope – but she’s also overworked and mistreated, stuck in her own little corner among the ashes.

Her selfish and cruel stepmother, Madame (Kiara Feliciano), is a social climber who thinks only of her own wealth and status. Ella’s stepsisters are a mixed bag – brash and bratty Charlotte (Courtney Curtis) seems to take after her mother, while quiet and meek Gabrielle (Marilyn Lauryn Shafferman) has a hidden streak of empathy and wit.

But then a royal ball is announced – to find a bride for the charming and heroic Prince Topher (Hunter Freilich)! And every eligible girl in Hollywood, from starlet to servant, is invited. But could Ella ever dream of attending? Nothing’s impossible when you have a magical godmother like Marie (Ashlyn Gibbs), with a talent for transformation, on your side…

There’s more to the prince, however, than meets the eye. The orphaned Topher wants to do something important with his life, but this misguided young man feels as lost as Ella’s slipper after the ball. His devious adviser Sebastian (Brandon Crawford), the Lord Chancellor, has been keeping him in the dark about his kingdom in the hopes of a power grab. Lord Pinkleton (Daniel Boodoo), Sebastian’s henchman, aids him in his nefarious schemes.

Meanwhile, passionate peasant Jean-Michel (John Larance) is on fire for two things: making a positive change for the kingdom’s lower classes, and Gabrielle. But of course, her courtship with this poor revolutionary is forbidden. As befits a fairytale, Ella and Topher also waltz into obstacles at every turn, though they discover that the evenings are less lonely when they find the music in each other. Will they ever learn if the shoe fits – and find their “happily ever after”?

A storybook ensemble (Jamille Lea Brewster, Janik Buranosky, Benjamin Burnette, Angelina Canter, Lily Capote, Cristian A. Cardoso, Chelsea Dellinger, Tom Ferreira, Valynn C. Flaherty, Adrienne Hebert, Janea King, Hunter Leary, Adrianah Lee, Michael David Lesousky, Joan Elizabeth McDonald, Joshua Michel, Kaitlyn Nast, Josiah Naed Santiago) sparkles and shines as the stars of Tinseltown in this spectacular show.

Once upon a time, Rodgers & Hammerstein first wrote “Cinderella” as an original musical for television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews. The 1965 remake with Lesley Ann Warren and the 1997 remake with Brandy, both also made for TV, each charmed their respective generations. Numerous theatrical versions appeared on stage over the years.

Finally, in 2013, this revamped adaptation with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered on Broadway, breathing new life into the classic. As lovely as a glass slipper in the moonlight, this new version of the favorite fairytale keeps the best of the beloved musical while updating it with a fresh and funny spin. You’ll fall in love with this charming romantic fantasy long before the stroke of midnight!

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is directed and choreographed by Steven Flaa. Music director is Jason Bartosic. Scenic and projections designer is Evan Frank. Costume designer is Amanda Jones. Lighting designer is Corey Whittemore. Sound designer is Jazmine Whipple. Props designer is Laura Bradford. Stage manager is Greg Doss.

The musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is live on stage September 5-22 at Ocala Civic Theatre. There will be 15 performances: Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $17 for ages 18 and younger. Buy tickets online any time at www.ocalacivictheatre.com. To buy tickets through the OCT box office, call (352) 236-2274 or visit Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

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