From seated dinners to entertaining plays to a historic theatre, every trip to the Red Door

will have you seeing SOUTHERN STARS!

Wedding Belles Wedding Belles Wedding Belles Wedding Belles BY ALAN BAILEY AND

RONNIE CLAIRE EDWARDS DIRECTED BY KATHRYN ADAMS WOOD

FEBRUARY 18, 19, 20, 27, & 28 —2016 Written by the same playwrights who wrote "The Mystery of Miz Arnette"--Four garden-club

ladies meet a young girl who has come to their little Texas town to marry an infantryman

before he ships off for World War II. The women impulsively decide to throw the girl an

elaborate wedding, and their lives and friendships are thrown into turmoil as they race to

accomplish the nuptials in one frenzied afternoon. "Delightful!...Funny and folksy…The ladies

light up the stage!" - The Dallas Morning News

DoublewideDoublewideDoublewideDoublewide, Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas BY JESSIE JONES, NICHOLAS HOPE, & JAMES WOOTEN

DIRECTED BY KIM MASON

APRIL 28, 29, 30, AND MAY 1, 6, & 7 —2016

From the same playwrights who brought us "Mama Won't Fly"

and "The Hallelujah Girls," in this hilarious, fast-paced comedy,

the inhabitants of one of the smallest trailer parks in Texas—

four doublewides and a shed—are thrown for a loop when they realize the nearby town of

Tugaloo is determined to annex them. And it’s not as if they don’t already have enough to

deal with--all the residents are plagued by Haywood Sloggett, the curmudgeon from across

the road, who loathes their “trailer-trash” ways, especially their keeping a life-size

illuminated nativity scene up year ’round. But these friends, enemies, and neighbors realize

they’ll have to work together to defeat the encroaching annexation if they—and their way of

life—have a snowball’s chance to survive being swallowed up by “the big guys.” The

rollicking mayhem of this flat-out funny Jones Hope Wooten comedy escalates as the

residents attempt to secede from Texas, discover a traitor in their midst, and turn the tables

in a surprising and side-splitting finale. So grab your Stetson and come on over to

Doublewide, Texas, where life is double the fun, double the joy, and where audiences double

over with laughter!

RED DOOR THEATRE TICKET POLICIES • Individual tickets must be paid for in full at least 30 days prior to the performance date.

If tickets are ordered less than 30 days prior to the performance date, a credit card may be used to fulfill the purchase requirement. Failure to make timely payment for ordered tickets may result in tickets being released for resale.

• All sales are final; no refunds or cancellations.

• Exchanges may be done with at least a 24 hour notice. There will be a $2 charge per ticket. Exchanges are for the same event only.

• Group rates for 20 or more tickets will be reduced by $1 per ticket for the performance. Group tickets must be purchased at least 60 days before the performance date.

• No babes-in-arms.

• Not recommended for children under 6. All children must have their own seat.

Last Train to NibrocLast Train to NibrocLast Train to NibrocLast Train to Nibroc BY ARLENE HUTTON

DIRECTED BY FIONA MACLEOD

JULY 28, 29, & 30 AND AUGUST 6 & 7 —2016

Last Train to Nibroc is a quintessential love story in its purest

form. Set in the 1940s, it tells the story of Raleigh and May –

two strangers who meet on a cross country train during WWII.

This funny and touching tale of an unlikely romance follows the

two as they search for their own happiness. This play is the

prequel to "See Rock City" presented by the Red Door in August

2013. A funny, touching portrait of two people searching for

happiness, this simply staged romance played to critical acclaim at the Edinburgh

Festival Fringe and Off-Broadway. NIBROC's jokes are funny and its couple endearing

because their emotional struggles ring true." —Time Out NY. "You could easily enjoy

another few hours of this." —NY Times. "…a blissfully sweet romantic play quite unlike

the typical fare offered in theatres these days." —NY Theatre.com. "It is beautifully

written…Every line is a heartbeat." —Financial Times.

InInInIn----Laws, Laws, Laws, Laws, Outlaws, & Outlaws, & Outlaws, & Outlaws, & Other People Other People Other People Other People (That Should Be (That Should Be (That Should Be (That Should Be Shot)Shot)Shot)Shot)

BY STEVE FRANCO DIRECTED BY TOM SALTER

DECEMBER 1, 2, 3, 10, & 11 —2016

It is 6 p.m. and the Douglas family is busily preparing for their annual Christmas Eve

dinner. After robbing a neighborhood liquor store, high strung and irritable Tony, and

his dim-witted side-kick Vinny, find themselves in need of a hide-out. A comic treasure

that is sure to leave your audience in stitches while celebrating the true meaning of

Christmas. ~ “A comic gem. The holidays have never been so funny!” - The Thistle

All productions are presented in the historic Red Door Theatre. Each evening performance (the first weekend only) is accompanied by a seated dinner at a charming nearby venue (reservations required). Matinees are offered to those who prefer daytime outings. Overnight accommodations are available at local country lodges.

PLAY/$15 ~ DINNER/$15 ~ OVERNIGHT WITH BREAKFAST FOR 2/$125-150

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS—4 PLAYS—ARE AVAILABLE FOR $90-$120 CHOICES!!! — Your choice of reserved seating tickets for an evening performance with accompanying dinner the first weekend for $120 OR choose to attend any performance either weekend without having dinner for only $90.

Group Tour Itinerary to the

Red Door Theatre Union Springs, Alabama

12:30 pm Lunch at Great Southern Outdoors Hunting Preserve (one of the beautiful hunting lodges located in the

surrounding area).

2:15 pm Tour of Bonnie Plants (one of the largest wholesale growers of vegetable plants, herbs, & flowers in the US).

4:00 pm Driving tour (with a local guide) of Union Springs historic and residential districts.

6:00 pm Seated dinner in at a lovely historic site.

7:30 pm Performance at the Red Door Theatre.

9:45 pm Overnight at a hotel in Montgomery (35 miles west of Union Springs) or return home.

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Attention Groups & ToursAttention Groups & ToursAttention Groups & ToursAttention Groups & Tours Make Plans Now for 2016!Make Plans Now for 2016!Make Plans Now for 2016!Make Plans Now for 2016!

Union Springs and the Red Door Theatre offer

an enchanting opportunity to experience

a small Southern town while taking in a professional theatrical

performance. This fun excursion can be a day outing or

combined with other nearby attractions for a 2-3 day trip.

Union Springs is well known for its beautiful surrounding

countryside with its many hunting preserves,

stately antebellum homes and historic buildings,

and Bonnie Plants, one of the largest wholesale growers of

garden flowers & vegetable plants in the US.

The Red Door Theatre quickly established an outstanding

reputation as a quality regional theatre, offering audiences

the opportunity to experience entertaining productions

in an intimate 140-seat setting.

Season Tickets are on sale. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more.

Contact ~ (334) 738-8687

2016 is 2016 is 2016 is 2016 is the year to discover. . .the year to discover. . .the year to discover. . .the year to discover. . . what’s behind the Red Door!what’s behind the Red Door!what’s behind the Red Door!what’s behind the Red Door!

We are so excited about 2016! The Tourism Council of Bullock County’s goal has

always been to offer quality, top-rate theatre in the warm, charming setting of

a lovely, small Southern town. We want our guests to experience professional

productions while relaxing in an atmosphere of days gone by. As we continue in

the second decade of the RED DOOR THEATRE, we are proud to announce our

twelfth year of outstanding productions and offer you a glimpse of SOUTHERN

STARS!

Union Springs is conveniently located between Montgomery, Auburn, Columbus

(GA), Eufaula, and Troy. We are only 2 hours from Atlanta and Birmingham. Our

theatre events are wonderful outings for groups and individuals alike. Many

tour groups, church senior adult ministries and Sunday school classes, and Red

Hat Ladies visit with us each year. Packages that include overnight

accommodations are also available.

The Red Door Theatre’s 2016 season, SOUTHERN STARS, is a celebration of our

heritage, culture, and future. Each of the four plays being produced has

Southern connections and Southern roots. You are invited to come and

experience the SOUTHERN STARS productions that we are offering in 2016:

♦ February 18-20, 27 & 28 Wedding Belles

♦ April 28-30 & May 1, 6 & 7 Doublewide, Texas

♦ July 28-30, & August 6 & 7 Last Train to Nibroc ♦ December 1-3, 10, & 11 In-Laws, Outlaws & Other People (That Should Be Shot)

In 2015, we expanded to two weekends, which gave us the opportunity to add

another performance to each production and to allow the actors to savor the

rewards of their hard work and rehearsals by experiencing a two-weekend run.

We also created a beautiful new lobby that enhanced the intimacy of the

theatre and gave an area for guests to gather in inclement weather.

Seated dinners are served in conjunction with each production’s first weekend

of performances. In 2016, the second weekend has been changed to offer

matinees on both Saturday and Sunday (Dinners are NOT available prior to

these performances.) We have bed and breakfast accommodations in local

hunting lodges, and larger cities with hotels are only 35 minutes away. Riding

tours to see the town’s beautiful old homes and other historic sites are

available. PLEASE NOTE: The schedule for Doublewide, Texas is different due

to Mother’s Day weekend, so be sure to check dates/times carefully.

Let us assist you in making your journey to Union Springs a memorable

experience--please contact us at (334) 738-8687 or email

conecuhpeople@knology.net for information and reservations. You may visit our

websites at www.unionspringsalabama.com to discover our city’s many

opportunities and www.reddoortheatre.org to learn more about the Red Door.

We look forward to welcoming you to Union Springs and the Red Door Theatre.

Come see what’s behind the Red Door! Come see what’s behind the Red Door! Come see what’s behind the Red Door! Come see what’s behind the Red Door!

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Trinity Episcopal Church (c. 1909) was designed by architect Richard Kennon Perry when he

was a high school senior in Union Springs. This small brick church featured Gothic arches, dual front entrances, and German art stained glass appropriate for the interior plans popular in Southern churches built between 1880 and 1920.

In 2001 the Tourism Council of Bullock County decided that a theatrical production of an original drama indigenous to the community could be the catalyst to attract tourists to Union Springs. Efforts of this group led to the identification of Conecuh People, a collection of monologues compiled by Bullock County native son, Wade Hall, as the vehicle by which to accomplish this goal. Playwright Ty Adams, a native of nearby Clayton who was living in New York, was commissioned to adapt the book for stage, and it was initially presented at Troy University in February 2002. The Tourism Council knew that a home for Conecuh People was needed. In 2002, the City of Union Springs acquired Trinity Church from the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. The City swapped some vacant land generously donated by three local businessmen for the unused church. The Service of Desanctification of a Consecrated Building was performed on August 28, 2002, when the Diocese removed the lectern and bishop’s chair and placed them in other churches. The Tourism Council envisioned locating a theatre in this beautiful, old vacant structure. The City agreed to lease the building to the Tourism Council, and plans were made to produce Conecuh People in the sanctuary of the old church, newly named by the Tourism Council as the Red Door Theatre in honor of the red doors that traditionally signified “sanctuary” in many churches including the former Trinity Episcopal Church. The TCBC had retained the rights to Conecuh People, and a reading of it was presented at the Red Door Theatre in July 2003. By December, the Drama Project Group had been formed from members of the Tourism Council and others in the community. No one in the group had any previous experience in theatre, marketing, publicity, or any other areas associated with the production of a play, but they all had a passion for the community and the arts. A grant was received from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to help produce the play. A director was selected, tasks assigned, and work began. Originally planned only as a play, Conecuh People evolved into Conecuh People…the Experience which included a quilt exhibit in the town’s original Carnegie Library, an exhibit of local artists’ works presented at City Hall, an old-fashioned, seated dinner at the First Baptist Church, tours of a historic log cabin (c.1850) and Civil War cemetery, and overnight accommodations at a nearby hunting lodge. Townspeople and businesses were becoming involved! The results were unbelievable—the play was sold out, and it was an overwhelming success. The next spring the production was expanded to two weekends with more collateral events, and, much to the delight of audiences, air conditioning was installed in the Red Door Theatre! In 2007, it was designated by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel as one of the state’s “50 Must See Cultural Art Events.” In 2008, the Tourism Council announced plans for the Red Door Theatre’s first theatrical season, presenting four plays that were Southern in nature and setting. After a very successful inaugural year well-supported by its patrons, the RDT continued to present four Southern plays annually, and in 2016, will present its ninth theatrical season.

Red Door Theatre, Carnegie Public Library, & First Baptist Church (l-r), Prairie Street, Union Springs