Hickory – This weekend marks the final performances for The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity at Hickory Community Theatre. This energetic, thought-provoking comedy will be on stage this weekend, Friday through Sunday, August 7th through 9th in the Jeffers Theatre.
A slam‑bang satire about spectacle, storytelling, and the American hunger for heroes. The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity throws audiences into the wild world of pro wrestling, where charisma is currency and the truth taps out early.
Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for youth and students. Tickets are available at hickorytheatre.org or by calling 828-328-2283. This production contains substantial coarse language and is considered suitable for ages 18 and up.
The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity is produced in association with Arts Culture Catawba. Hickory Community Theatre is a funded affiliate of Arts Culture Catawba and receives sustaining support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Season 77 community support is provided by the City of Hickory, A Cleaner World, Shurtape Technologies, Acuña & Acuña Dentistry, and BelleAge.
Season 78 Kicks Off Big with A CHORUS LINE at the Hickory Community Theatre
Hickory Community Theatre will be launching its 78th season with the ground-breaking musical A Chorus Line, created and directed by Michael Bennet—with book writers James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, composer Marvin Hanlisch and Lyricist Edward Kleban. Performances will run August 28 through September 12 in the Jeffers Theatre.
A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another, including “What I Did for Love,” “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror”and “I Hope I Get It.”
The musical begins with auditions for an unnamed Broadway show, led by powerful director/choreographer Zach. Taking this crucial role for the HCT production is local actor Mark Rose.
The veteran of numerous productions, locally and regionally. Born in Newton, his family moved to Carson City, NV, where he first experienced theatre. After graduation Rose returned to Newton and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts at Lenoir-Rhyne University. In 2002, while performing in My Way, a Tribute to Frank Sinatra, he met Lisa Kemerait, who has been his partner for 24 years.
Performances with be Fridays and Saturdays, Aug 28, 29, Sept 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30pm; Sundays Aug 30 and Sept 6 at 2:30pm; and Thursday, Sept 10 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $18 for adults, and $12 for youth and students 18 and under. This production is recommended for ages 18 and up, due to adult language.
Tickets are available online at hickorytheatre.org/box-office or by calling 828-328-2283.
Photo: Mark Rose plays Zach in A Chorus Line. The show opens Friday, August 28 at 7:30pm in the Jeffers Theatre. For tickets visit hickorytheatre.org/box-office or call 828-328-2283. Photo by Ken Burns.
