Abilene Action: June 2007

Classic Musical

Jun. 29th -- Jul. 1st “South Pacific”

Paramount Productions presents a local cast in the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical about a naval unit based on a Pacific island during WWII.

Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress

29th and 30th—7:30 p.m. and 1st—2 p.m.

$20, $15, $12, $10

325-676-9620

Web Site: http://www.paramount-abilene.org/

LIVE THEATER

'Natalie Needs a Nightie'

A comedy about a single man who pretends to have a wife to impress an overbearing boss who wants family men running his company.

When : 8 p.m. today-Saturday, plus June 29-30.

Where: Abilene Community Theatre, 801 Barrow St.

How much: $10 adults, $8 students/senior citizens/military personnel, available by calling (325) 673-6271 from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Director: Bob Barton

What our critic said: '''Natalie' comes together effectively, if not effortlessly, thanks to the undeniable dynamic of the ACT cast.'' (Erin Steele)

Fort Griffin Fandangle

Fort Griffin Fandangle

Last two weekends in June.

For Ticket Information Call
(915) 762-3642 or (915) 762-3838

Fort Griffin Fandangle
Is a theatrical history, written and directed, lighted, costumed, sung and danced by the people of Albany in its own prairie theater. It has been produced since 1938 and has grown into a community production, staged in an acre-sized amphitheater with a cast and crew of over 400. The Fandangle commemorates the government outpost, Fort Griffin, which stood on "Government Hill", overlooking the Clear Fork of the Brazos River and the town of Fort Griffin, Texas.

Performance Schedule
Last two full weekends in JuneJune 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30.

All shows begin at approximately 8:45 or sundown each evening.

ParadeJune 28 (Thursday night of the second weekend of the event.) - Annual Fandangle parade at 6:00 p.m. downtown Albany.

Prior to the performances, a chuck wagon dinner is held on the Courthouse lawn from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Prices are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 10. (Prices are subject to change.)

For more information about the show follow this link:

http://www.sarawatterson.com/albany/fandangle.htm