06 Nov 2012

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail opens Nov. 24 at The Old Creamery Theatre

By Shelley Klimes
Amana - It's almost Christmas Day in the 100-Acre Wood but Eeyore has lost his beautiful tail and is even gloomier than usual. Can Pooh, Piglet, Tiger, Owl and the whole gang help find Eeyore's tail in time for the Christmas party? Come and find out as The Old Creamery Theatre for Young Audiences brings you A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail, complete with lots of music and fun.

The show opens Saturday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. on the Main Stage in Amana. The cast consists of Jeff Haffner of Cleveland, Ohio; Ian Zahren of South Amana; Elizabeth Higbee of Tonganoxie, Kansas; Nicholas Hodge of South Amana, T.J. Besler of Manchester, Kaitlyn Skaggs of Cedar Rapids, Jackie McCall of Marengo and Eddie Skaggs of Cedar Rapids.

Directed by Sean McCall of Marengo A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail runs through Dec. 15. Tickets are $8 per person and all seating is reserved. Show times are 11 a.m. on Saturdays; 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30; and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4 and Thursday Dec. 6.

A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail is based on the stories by A. A. Milne with book, music and lyrics by James. W. Rodgers.

Walk-ins are welcome if seats are still available. Reservations for this show are highly recommended. Call the box office at 800-35-AMANA (352-6262) or visit us online at oldcreamery.com.

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The company has been bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest for 41 years.
02 Nov 2012

The Old Creamery Theatre 2013 Calendars are now available!

By Shelley Klimes

Amana - The Old Creamery Theatre 2013 calendars are now available for purchase at the theatre's box office and concessions or by mail.

Besides wonderful photographs of your favorite Old Creamery productions from 2012, the calendar is a great way to know exactly what shows are playing with all titles/dates and times listed. All proceeds help support the theatre.

Cost is $10 per calendar or $12 by mail.

Stop in and get yours today or send your check for $12 to:

2013 Calendar
The Old Creamery Theatre
39 38th Ave., Amana IA 52203
Attention: Promotions

Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The company has been bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest for 41 years.

 

02 Nov 2012

G. I. Holiday Jukebox opens Nov. 15 at The Old Creamery Theatre

By Shelley Klimes
Amana - Join The Old Creamery Theatre for an all-new show filled with favorite holiday and popular music from the 1940s. G. I. Holiday Jukebox, a patriotic Christmas musical, opens on The Old Creamery's Main Stage Thursday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. and runs through Dec. 16. You'll hear songs like "Baby It's Cold Outside," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Moonlight in Vermont" "Button Up Your Overcoat" and many others to warm your heart.

The cast of G. I. Holiday Jukebox consists of Deborah Kennedy of West Amana, Sean McCall of Marengo, T.J. Besler of Manchester and Stacia McKee of Coralville. Musicians are Tim Daugherty of Cedar Rapids (on piano), Riley Scheetz of Cedar Falls (on bass) and Ryan Milligan of West Amana (on drums).

Directed by Tom Milligan of West Amana with musical direction by Shari Rhoads of Coralville, G. I. Holiday Jukebox is rated Theatre G. Tickets are $27 for adults and $17.50 for students. Show times are Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome if seats are still available. Reservations are recommended. Call the box office at 800-35-AMANA (352-6262) or visit us online at oldcreamery.com. Student rush tickets are $12. No reservations accepted for rush tickets. Come to the box office no earlier than 30 minutes before a performance for this special rate. A student ID is required.

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The company has been bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest for 41 years.
02 Oct 2012

The Old Creamery Theatre for Young Audiences opens Bunnicula

By Shelley Klimes
Amana - Join The Old Creamery Theatre for Young Audiences for the delightful story of Bunnicula, just in time for Halloween! Bunnicula opens Saturday, Oct. 20th on the Main Stage and runs through Nov. 3.

Written by James and Deborah Howe, adapted by Jon Klein with music by Chris Jeffries, Bunnicula follows the adventures of a cute and cuddly bunny by day and something else entirely by night!

Directed by Sean McCall of Marengo, the cast of Bunnicula consists of Nicholas Hodge of South Amana, Jeff Haffner of Cleveland Ohio, Elizabeth Higbee of Tonganoxie Kansas, Vaughn Irving of Washington DC, Jackie McCall of Marengo and Max Locher and Brennan Urbi both of Cedar Rapids.

Bunnicula is rated Theatre G for all audiences. Tickets are $8 per person for reserved seating. Show times are 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3 and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, Thursday, Oct. 25 and Saturday Oct. 27. Walk-ins are welcome but some weekday matinees are sold out and reservations are highly recommended for all shows.

Bunnicula is sponsored by Scheels with Kiss Country 96.5 as the media sponsor.

For tickets or more information, call the box office at 800-35-AMANA or 800-352-6262 or visit the website at www.oldcreamery.com

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The company is celebrating 41 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.
25 Sep 2012

The 39 Steps opens Oct. 11 at The Old Creamery Theatre

By Shelley Klimes
Amana - Richard Hannay, usually just an ordinary guy, is suddenly caught up in whispers of espionage, daring escapes and close encounters with beautiful women in this hilarious man-on-the-run play opening Thursday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. at The Old Creamery Theatre's Main Stage, 39, 38th Ave., Amana.

You'll have fun keeping up with the action in this comic thriller adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan. The 39 Steps is based on the movie by Alfred Hitchcock. The cast consists of Vaughn Irving of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lisa Margolin of Iowa City, Sean McCall of Marengo and Nicholas Hodge of South Amana.

Directed by Tom Milligan of West Amana, The 39 Steps runs through Nov. 11 and is rated Theatre PG. Tickets are $27 for adults and $17.50 for students. Show times are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome if seats are still available. Reservations are recommended. Call the box office at 800-35-AMANA (352-6262) or visit us online at oldcreamery.com Student rush tickets are $12. No reservations accepted for rush tickets. Come to the box office no earlier than 30 minutes before a performance for this special rate. For more information or to order tickets, call The Old Creamery Theatre at 800-35-AMANA (352-6262) or visit the web site at www.oldcreamery.com

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The company has been bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest for 41 years.
24 Aug 2012

The Fox on the Fairway opens at The Old Creamery Theatre Sept. 6

By Shelley Klimes

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Amana - It's time once again for the annual golf tournament between rival country clubs. A large bet is wagered on the outcome with the winner seeming to be the one who can cheat the best. The rulebook goes out the window, while the laughs roll in during The Fox on the Fairway, a brand new comedy by Ken Ludwig, author of Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo.

The Fox on the Fairway opens Thursday, Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. on the Main Stage in Amana and runs through Oct. 7. The cast consists of Ryan Gaffney of Manchester, Amber Snyder of East Amana, Alan Knoll of St. Louis, Deborah Kennedy and Tom Milligan, both of West Amana and Marquetta Senters of South Amana.

Tickets for The Fox on the Fairway are $27 for adults and $17.50 for students. Show times are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome if seats are still available. Reservations are recommended. Call the box office at 800-35-AMANA (352-6262) or visit us online at oldcreamery.com Student rush tickets are $12. No reservations accepted for rush tickets. Come to the box office no earlier than 30 minutes before a performance for this special rate. Rated Theatre PG-13, The Fox on the Fairway will keep you howling until the last putt gets sunk!

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The company is celebrating 41 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.

06 Jul 2012

A Second Helping: The Church Basement Ladies Sequel opens July 26 at The Old Creamery Theatre

By Shelley Klimes
Amana - They're servin it up again in the church basement kitchen of East Cornucopia Lutheran Church of the Prairie. A Second Helping: The Church Basement Ladies Sequel opens July 26 on the Main Stage in Amana.

The year is 1969 and among the Vietnam War protests, the world, Pastor Gunderson and the ladies, are a changin.' Inspired by the books of Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson, including the best seller Growing Up Lutheran, this all-new production will be sure to keep you laughing at the over-the-top antics and heartwarming humor that goes on in this rural Minnesota church basement kitchen.

The cast consists of Kamille Zbanek of Ely, Kay Francis of Naples, Florida, Deborah Kennedy of West Amana, Nikki Savitt of Arlington Heights, Ill and Sean McCall of Marengo. Written by Greta Gorsch with music and lyrics by Dennis Curley and Drew Jansen, A Second Helping is directed by Curt Wollen under the musical direction of Becky Barrett-Jones. The show is rated Theatre G and runs through Sept. 2.

Shows are on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $27 for adults and $17.50 for students. Student rush tickets are available for $12. No reservations are accepted for rush tickets. Come to the box office no earlier than 30 minutes before a performance for this special rate. A student ID is required for rush tickets.

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The company is celebrating 41 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.
30 May 2012

The Old Creamery Theatre for Young Audiences opens Jack and the Beanstalk

By Shelley Klimes
Amana - Join The Old Creamery Theatre for Young Audiences for an imaginative and creative retelling of the classic Jack and the Beanstalk. The show comes complete with a giant, a hen that lays golden eggs and a magic beanstalk of course!

The show opens Saturday, June 16 at 1 p.m. on the Main Stage and runs through June 30.

Written by Bob Rafferty, The Old Creamery's production is rated Theatre G for all audiences. Tickets are $8 per person for reserved seating. Show times are 1 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, Thursday June 21 and Wednesday June 27. Walk-ins are welcome but some weekday matinees are sold out and reservations are highly recommended for all shows.

Directed by Tom Milligan, the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk consists of Nicholas Hodge of South Amana, BJ Moeller of Newhall, Eddie Skaggs of Cedar Rapids, Jeff Haffner of Cleveland, Ohio and Steve Weiss of Central City.

Jack and the Beanstalk is sponsored by Scheels with Kiss Country 96.5 as the media sponsor.

For tickets or more information, call the box office at 800-35-AMANA or 800-352-6262 or visit the website at www.oldcreamery.com

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The company is celebrating 41 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.
23 May 2012

The Old Creamery Theatre offers a special evening of entertainment July 15

By Shelley Klimes
Amana - The Old Creamery Theatre is offering a special evening of entertainment and
refreshments on Sunday, July 15 starting at 6 p.m. on the Main Stage in Amana.

Tom Milligan, producing director at The Old Creamery Theatre will portray Grant Wood,
Henry A. Wallace and Forrest Spaulding in three separate one-man plays written by
nationally known playwright Cynthia Mercati.

In Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel, Milligan will chat with the audience as Grant Wood and
talk about his life and how he changed the art world with his work.

In The Not So Quiet Librarian, Milligan will portray Forrest Spaulding, director of the
Des Moines Public Library and a leader in the library world. Spaulding wrote the Library
Bill of Rights, which was adopted by the American Library Council in 1938.

In American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A Wallace, Milligan will portray
the agricultural innovator and founder of Pioneer Hi-Bred seed corn who became U. S.
Secretary of Agriculture and later Vice President under Franklin Roosevelt.

Tickets are $30 and includes all three plays plus delicious hors d'oeuvres and light
desserts from Phat Daddy's in Marengo. Call The Old Creamery Theatre box office at
800-35-AMANA or 800-352-6262 or visit the web site at www.oldcreamery.com.

The Old Creamery Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre bringing live
performances to the Midwest for 41 years.
18 May 2012

Old Creamery Theatre Light the Stage Raffle

By Shelley Klimes

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