Warner Robins is rich in live theater

Not many communities offer live drama, comedy and musical productions showcasing diverse local talent of all ages. It is a notable accomplishment to present five main shows during each season, and that’s exactly what Warner Robins Little Theatre has been doing for decades. The playhouse, players and crew (set decorators, costume dressers, etc.) have maintained this kind of presence in the community for the past 54 years, while also providing theater workshops and short-run special events. The current 2015-2016 season has showcased theater classics “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward, the dramatic comedy “Crimes of the Heart,” “The Lion in Winter,” the hilarious comedy “The Hallelujah Girls” and the most recent show, “On Golden Pond.” Over the years, Warner Robins Little Theatre has honed the skills of many well-known and highly regarded local actors, including Lee and Bill Kingery, Bob Householder, Fred Hardin, Ruth and Ken Logan, Bill and Ruth Mayberry, Richard Hamilton and Cheryl Taylor, who lists off-Broadway experience in her resume.

Auditions for the summer production of “Nunsense” are 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at in the playhouse, 502 Pleasant Hill Road. The play was written by Dan Goggin and will be directed by Bill Felton. The cast requirements are for five women.

Warner Robins Little Theater is conveniently located and accessible from Watson Boulevard or Russell Parkway with ample free parking for its patrons. General admission is $16, or at a reduced price of $14 for active military members with ID, students with ID and seniors age 60 and older. During the run of the shows, there is a one night show special offering the opportunity to buy one ticket and get the second ticket at half the price. Reservations are always highly recommended but not mandatory to enjoy live theater with experienced actors and directors performing quality material.

In fact, the 2016-2017 lineup promises to be entertaining with lots of humor, so mark your calendar now for the experience of live theater. In early fall 2016, the comedy “Sylvia” will be directed by Michael Castle. Auditions are Aug. 8-9 with play dates being Sept. 16-18 and 21-24. In late fall, director Cathy Collins will hold auditions for the comedy farce “Who Killed Elvis?” on Oct. 3-4. Play dates are Nov. 11-13 and 16-19.

The first show of 2017 will be the popular dramatic comedy “Steel Magnolias,” directed by Crystal O’Leary Davidson. Auditions will be held Jan. 23-24 with play dates being March 3-5 and 8-11. The season wraps up in the spring with “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” directed by Fred Hardin. Auditions are March 20-21 with plays dates of April 28-30 and May 3-6. All auditions and performances of the 2016-2017 season will be held at the Warner Robins Little Theatre.

Season tickets offering a savings for 2016-2017 are now available by contacting Warner Robins Little Theatre Inc., P.O. box 807, Warner Robins, GA 31099. You may also visit www.wrlt.org or call 478-929-4579 for more information.

This story was originally published May 22, 2016 at 4:03 PM with the headline "Warner Robins is rich in live theater."