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Production Companies Springfield Theatre Guide LuMaxx Productions [email protected] Maxine Whittaker, with LuMaxx Productions, is delighted to be a member of Springfield Theatre Alliance. Maxine began her theatre career in Los Angeles in 1991, learning every facet of theatre production by doing them all. She’s a native Missourian and came back to Springfield in 1994 where she began directing plays for the Vandivort Center Theatre in 1996. She began LuMaxx Productions in 2007 specializing in Dinner Theatre. She is also an actor appearing in many productions in local theatres, plus commercials and movies. Since 1991, Maxine has been involved in over 80 productions and is very pleased and proud to be part of Springfield’s Theatre family. Missouri George Cron [email protected] George Cron’s, Class Act Productions is proud to be a member of the Springfield Theatre Alliance. Well known as an actor and director at almost every theatrical venue in Springfield, George’s debut as an executive producer was the highly praised 2009 world premier of FRANKENSTEIN, MONSTER at the Gillioz Theatre. A professional actor, director, producer, and college professor, George brings over thirty years of experience, including television and film, many years Off Broadway in NYC, and in regional theatres across the country, to Springfield stages. 411 N. Sherman Parkway (417) 862-ARTS (2787) www.SpringfieldArts.org Grand 2 Central 2 J.Q. Hammons Drury Ln. National 1 Elm P Phelps Street Campbell Ave. Olive Street reet ge St Colle P P P P 3 Boonville Main Avenue P PC West Park Central Square 7 3/4 OTC Theatre Department produces live theatre of all genres, styles and periods. One show in the spring Campbell Avenue Walnut Street 1 Jefferson Avenue Robberson South Avenue Patton Alley Market Avenue Main Avenue P Ozark Technical Community College Theatre at the Gillioz (417) 447-8979 325 Park Central East www.otc.edu/generaleducation PC East McDaniel Street McDaniel Street 6 Drury Theatre explores a wide variety of theatre genres, from contemporary to classical, turn-of-the-century realism, musicals, edgy American drama and a regular dose of Shakespeare. Shows run 2 per semester: early October, mid-November, early March, late April. Mill Street Water Street Drury University Theatre Drury Lane Troupers (417) 873-6832 900 N. Benton Ave. [email protected] 86 4 P Elm Street Missouri State University Theatre and Dance TIX (417) 836-7678 OFFICE (417) 836-4644 1147 E. Grand www.theatreanddance.missouristate.edu Coger Theatre is the mainstage theatre on the MSU campus. Houses mainstage shows , including musicals, plays and dance concerts. Shows run September - May. Balcony Theatre is a black box theatre in Craig Hall on the MSU campus. Houses both mainstage shows for the Theatre and Dance Department as well as the UTD One Acts. Shows run September - April. Tent Theatre is a professional theatre company on the MSU campus. It is an outdoor theatrical venue, which has become a summer staple of the greater Ozarks community. Each summer there are 2 musicals and 1 play. Shows run June - July. 5 Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts TIX (417) 836-7678 OFFICE (417) 836-6776 525 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy www.hammonshall.com Opened in 1992, Hammons Hall is the realization of the dream of a performing arts center for the Springfield community. Shows include touring Broadway musical productions and single performances including classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, comedy and children’s shows. Missouri State University also performs concerts, recitals and hosts lectures in the Hall. In addition, the hall is also used by the Springfield Symphony orchestra and other community arts presenters; and for rentals for concerts, conferences and large-scale receptions. For the past 75 years, Springfield Little Theatre has been the center of cultural life and entertainment in the Ozarks. As we enter the next 100 years of the Landers, the theatre is dedicated to maintaining that heritage by presenting the best of live theatre in an environment reflecting a rich past and an exciting fulfilling, future. Springfield Little Theatre offers a wide variety of productions that appeal to all audiences. From comedy to drama, Springfield Little Theatre incorporates 6 mainstage productions and 3 family series productions every season. The Skinny Improv (417) 831-LAFF (5233) 301 Park Central East www.theskinnyimprov.com www.swanrep.com The Skinny Improv is a dynamic improvisational comedy group that creates scenes and games to entertain and involve audiences. The hip, cutting-edge and lightning-fast style of improvised sketches, scenes and music is guranteed to keep you roaring with laughter and leave you screaming for more. Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm as well as Friday and Saturday at 10pm Gillioz Theatre (417) 863-9491 325 Park Central East www.gillioz.org Operated by the Springfield Landmarks Preservation Trust, the restoration of the Gillioz Theatre was completed in October 2006, 80 years after the original opening. In its early years, the Gillioz was Springfield’s premier entertainment venue, hosting a number of movie premiers and vaudeville shows. The Gillioz shows include live music concerts, plays, self Improvement seminars, lectures, comedians, original historic films, private corporate events, meetings and weddings. Shows run year round. Pershing Street 7 Landers Theatre Springfield Little Theatre (417) 869-3869 311 E. Walnut www.springfieldlittletheatre.org Swan Repertory Theatre Company exists to bring profession classical theatre to Southwest Missouri. Through Performances, education and training, SwanRep will strive to bring a much needed focus to important and classical works. About 3 shows a year. 8 Vandivort Center Theatre Springfield Contemporary Theatre (417) 831-8001 (888) 452-0930 305 E. Walnut, 4th Floor www.springfieldcontemporarytheatre.org Built in 1908 by the Masons, The Vandivort’s theatre space has historically been home to the Masons, Shriners, puppet theatre and children’s theatre companies, and for the past 15 years, contemporary theatre. Springfield Contemporary Theayre at the Vandivort Center excites audiences with a wide variety of year-round productions. From landmark local productions to contemporary classics, SCT is dedicated to the production of works that can be re-energized through a contemprary view and an intimate staging while using outstanding directors and local actors working with guest professionals throughout the season. SCT annually mounts around ten local productions ranging from award-winning plays and musical to new and edgy regional and world premier attractions. Shows run year round