Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling opens March 24th at the Mallardi
Directed by Kat Hassebroek
Performance dates: March 24 - 28 at 7:30 PM and March 29th at 4:00PM
The action is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a "good ole boy." Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad. Steel Magnolias is produced under special arrangement by Dramatists Play Service, INC.
Tickets on sale now. Go to our Box Office page.
Performance dates: March 24 - 28 at 7:30 PM and March 29th at 4:00PM
The action is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a "good ole boy." Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad. Steel Magnolias is produced under special arrangement by Dramatists Play Service, INC.
Tickets on sale now. Go to our Box Office page.
Murder at the Deadwood Saloon - A Dinner Theatre Presentational the Bacchanale
February 28, 6:30 PM
Directors: Paul and Lisa Merck
Cost: $100 - A fundraiser to benefit the Crested Butte Mountain Theatre - Attire: Western - Ticket includes one beer, dinner, dessert. live interactive play, live music, raffle, dancing- For tickets or more information, call 970-349-0366 or go to our Box Office. Tickets also available at Rumors/Townie Books
Al Johnson and the Great Race of 1886 postponed until a later date
The Ten-Minute Plays - June 11-13, 2015 at the Mallardi
This year's theme: Fundamentalism vs Morality
Submissions for all Ten-Minute Plays for 2015 consideration are do by May 1st. Shows selected will be announced May 4th. Plays produced should be no longer than 10 minutes for performance time. Submissions may be sent to office_mttheatre@crestedbutte.net or hard copies can be dropped off at the theatre office at 403 Second Street, Crested Butte. One set and one lighting design for all selections. Authors are responsible for finding their own directors and cast. There will be one scheduled day for auditions prior to May 10th. Directors may pre-cast. Please call 970-349-0366 for more information.
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JOIN US: The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre is the longest running community theatre on the Western Slope. During the past 40 years, it has stayed in touch and adapted to the many changes seen in our valley and it has thrived through these years because of the love, hard work and generous support of people like you. Through these years, it has continued to be YOUR community theatre. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love, sweat, tears and cheers. We welcome and invite you to participate on either side of the stage in YOUR community theatre. Click here for a complete season schedule, call us to find out how to get involved and please consider renewing your membership or joining as a member today. Click here to join CBMT or renew your CBMT membership.
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The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre was born in the summer of 1972 by an energetic, talented group of people who had the vision to see a remote community provide some of its own unique culture. The first show was Dark of the Moon, played against the backdrop of a full moon rising from behind Crested Butte Mountain. Spectators sat on blankets in the grass, enthralled by the astonishing event unfolding before them. On stage were their friends - acting, singing, playing, and dancing. Today, we continue that tradition with a state of the art lighting system and a newly designed theatre. We welcome you to join us in 2014 as a participant, volunteer or guest, young and old alike, and help us celebrate our 5th decade of community theatre.
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Mission
To entertain, educate and enrich the Crested Butte community and greater Gunnison Valley by providing
a well-balanced theatrical season of high artistic quality each year.
a well-balanced theatrical season of high artistic quality each year.
POST OFFICE BOX 611 403 SECOND STREET CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81224 TELEPHONE: 970.349.0366
The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre is a not-for-profit, registered charity, and relies solely upon production ticket revenue,
grant awards, and donations from generous supporters for its survival and continued mission of providing
professional-grade productions to the Crested Butte community and the entire Gunnison Valley.
The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre is a not-for-profit, registered charity, and relies solely upon production ticket revenue,
grant awards, and donations from generous supporters for its survival and continued mission of providing
professional-grade productions to the Crested Butte community and the entire Gunnison Valley.
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