Lamp-Lite Theatre | Nacogdoches, Texas
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCE
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas!
This delightful show is adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States. The crowd-pleasing comedy features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and lots of laughs.
The play will be directed by Katherine Parrish Whitbeck, and auditions were held on October 5 & 6.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Thursday--Saturday, December 19, 20 & 21, at 7:30pm | Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: There will be NO audience dress rehearsal
ONE WEEKEND ONLY
LOOMING ON THE HORIZON
In the Wings
2024-25 Season
2024-25 Season
Hello, Dolly! is a musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play, The Matchmaker, and is filled with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history.
The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi (played by Carrie Swann), turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges thin
Hello, Dolly! is a musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play, The Matchmaker, and is filled with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history.
The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi (played by Carrie Swann), turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.
The play will be directed by Davy Thomas and choreographed by Katie Parr of Gobel School of Dance. Auditions were held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on October 26 & 27, 2024.
Opening night is Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
2024-25 Season
2024-25 Season
2024-25 Season
The Lamp-Lite Players are proud to announce the schedule for Lamp-Lite Theater's 2024-25 Season.
- Annual Gala
- Yes, We Deliver, Too
- The Lion in Winter
- Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- Hello, Dolly!
- Black Comedy
- The Mousetrap
Season Tickets for the 2024-25 Season of Lamp-Lite Theatre are still available for purchase at Klines/Wrap-It-Up, and the Visitor'
The Lamp-Lite Players are proud to announce the schedule for Lamp-Lite Theater's 2024-25 Season.
- Annual Gala
- Yes, We Deliver, Too
- The Lion in Winter
- Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- Hello, Dolly!
- Black Comedy
- The Mousetrap
Season Tickets for the 2024-25 Season of Lamp-Lite Theatre are still available for purchase at Klines/Wrap-It-Up, and the Visitor's Center downtown.
Tickets will also go on sale at the Lamp-Lite Theatre Box Office 30 minutes before curtain at each performance.
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Announcements
2024-25 Season
Announcements
All Lamp-Lite Player volunteers are invited to assist in cleaning up and organizing the Lamp-Lite Costume Closet, Saturday, November 23, 2024, 10:00 am, at the Lamp-Lite Theatre.
If you have any questions, please email us at lamplitetheatre@gmail.com.
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All Lamp-Lite Player volunteers are invited to assist in cleaning out
All Lamp-Lite Player volunteers are invited to assist in cleaning up and organizing the Lamp-Lite Costume Closet, Saturday, November 23, 2024, 10:00 am, at the Lamp-Lite Theatre.
If you have any questions, please email us at lamplitetheatre@gmail.com.
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All Lamp-Lite Player volunteers are invited to assist in cleaning out and organizing the Pole Barn, Saturday, December 14, 2024, 9:00 am, at Lamp-Lite Theatre.
Email lamplitetheatre@gmail.com for more information.
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2024-25 SEASON
Yes, We Deliver, Too
Yes, We Deliver, Too is an original play written by Lamp-Lite's own Ken Untiedt, and will lead off the 2024-25 Season of Lamp-Lite Theatre.
In the sequel to Yes, We Deliver, Jack Stephens must face Pizza Rena's former owners when they sue him. To complicate matters, one of his most experienced employees is having a baby, and a former employee shows up, fresh out of jail.
Among the performers in this play are Riley Nichols, Kelsie Johnson, Kasey Jobe, Joe Ballenger, Lisa Reid, and Trae Norman. The play will be directed by Ken Untiedt.
Auditions were held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm and on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2pm.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
September 13 & 14 at 7:30pm | Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
September 20 & 21 at 7:30pm | Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:30pm
The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
Love, hate, politics, threats, intrigue, inheritance, conspiracies, egos and ambition. Christmas 1183. King Henry II (Jamie Couch) brings his family together, even releasing his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine (Roz Couch) from prison for the occasion. An aging Henry is attempting to determine which of the sons—Richard (Todd Phillips), Geoffrey (Kevin Helmer), or John (Chris Morones)—will be the next King of England.
Add in Henry’s mistress, Alais (Candyce Wagnon), and her brother, King Phillip II of France (Jason Couch), and navigating through the plots and ambitions is not easy. With unforgettable, larger-than-life legendary characters and rich, witty dialogue, The Lion in Winter is an experience that shouldn’t be missed.
The play is directed by Bill Small and auditions were held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on August 17 & 18.
NOTE: This play is recommended for audiences 16 and older due to mature themes and language.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
November 1 & 2 at 7:30pm | Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2:00pm
November 8 & 9 at 7:30pm | Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:30pm
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas!
This delightful show is adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States. The crowd-pleasing comedy features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and lots of laughs.
The play will be directed by Katherine Parrish Whitbeck, and auditions were held on October 5 & 6.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Thursday--Saturday, December 19, 20 & 21 at 7:30pm | Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: There will be NO audience dress rehearsal
ONE WEEKEND ONLY
Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com.
Book by Michael Stewart, Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman. Based on the play, The Matchmaker, by Thornton Wilder. Original Production Directed & Choreographed by Gower Champion.
This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi (played by Carrie Swann), turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.
Also performing are Todd Phillips, Nikolaas Van Kley, Riley Nicols, Katie Parr, Faith Kolosci, River Delcambre, Chelsi Condon, Melissa McMillan-Cunningham, Mark Hooker, Elaine Lambright, and Rick Jones.
Appearing in the "Dolly Chorus" are Alexis Boyle, Cater Cartwright, Suzy Childers, Olivia Dean, Kymberleigh Deen, Anayah Denny, Anna Donihoo, Mattie Donihoo, Amy Miller Helmke, Tonya Huber, Cindy Hughes, Addison Lewis, Brianna Lewis, Peyton Lewis, Linda Licht, Sandy Licht, Marshall Lieberman, Scott Parrish, Clark Perry, Pablo Morones, Dixie Thompson, Jessica Shelkey, Mallee Snodgrass, Bill Small, Regan Smith, Faithlynn Stockman, Frances Teal, and Katherine Parrish Whitbeck.
The play will be directed by Davy Thomas and choreographed by Katie Parr of Gobel School of Dance. Auditions were held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on October 26 & 27, 2024.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
February 14 & 15 at 7:30pm | Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm
February 21 & 22 at 7:30pm | Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:30pm
Black Comedy
Black Comedy is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
Lovesick and desperate, sculptor Brindsley Miller has embellished his apartment with furniture and objects d’arte “borrowed” from the absent antique collector next door, hoping to impress his fiancée’s pompous father and a wealthy art dealer.
The fussy neighbor, Harold Gorringe, returns just as a blown fuse plunges the apartment into darkness and Brindsley is revealed. Unexpected guests, aging spinsters, errant phone cords, and other snares impede his frantic attempts to return the purloined items before light is restored.
The play will be directed by Roz Couch.
Auditions will be held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on Thursday, January 30, 2025 between 5:30pm to 8pm, and on and Saturday, February 1, 2025, between 10am to 1pm.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
April 4 & 5 at 7:30pm | April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm
April 11 & 12 at 7:30pm | April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:30pm
The Mousetrap
The Mousetrap, the world's longest-running play, is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.
After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another.
A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone.
When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.
The play will be directed by Kearsten Humber.
Auditions will be held at Lamp-Lite Theatre on Saturday, February 17, 2025 and Sunday, February 18, 2025, between 6pm to 7:30pm.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
May 16 & 17 at 7:30pm | Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
May 23 & 24 at 7:30pm | Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00pm
AUDIENCE DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:30pm