KLT

Kernersville Little Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the state. Charity ID #: 59-1771526

Eleemosynary

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Next up is Eleemosynary by Lee Blessing. For this production, we’ll be back outdoors with our community partner, Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, in Kernersville.

Show Dates and Times

April 15, 16, and 17 at TBD

Tickets

Coming Soon!

  • Adults – $15
  • Senior (60+) – $13
  • Student – $13
  • Children (12 & under) – $8

Location

Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden
215 South Main Street, Kernersville, NC 27284

About the Show

Eleemosynary examines the delicate relationship of three women: a grandmother, Dorothea, who has sought to exert her independence through strong willed eccentric behavior, Artie, her daughter, who has run from her overpowering mother, and Echo, Artie’s daughter, who is incredibly smart and equally sensitive. It is a study of family relationships, and both through humor and poignant moments, highlights the need for connection and forgiveness.

Special Thanks to Our Season Sponsors

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
North Carolina Arts Council
Kernersville Foundation
River Landing at Sandy Ridge
Town of Kernersville
Vintage Sound & Light

A Message from Our President

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Hello Patrons and Friends,

As you all know, we cheekily themed this season Adapt-ability due to the nature of the unknown that is COVID. We have been committed to bring you live theatre during these challenging times; however, the time has come for us to pull a quick lane shift and switch gears as we want to be able to do that safely and responsibly — and do not feel that indoors is the place to do it at this time.

Due to safety and venue needs, we regretfully have to postpone “Sherlock Holmes & The Baker Street Irregulars” to a future season. However, we are excited to still be able to provide our patrons with live theatre — and we will be back with our community partners and friends outdoors at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden for… Eleemosynary. Our new production dates will be April 15, 16 and 17. Your season flex passes are good for this production.

Eleemosynary examines the delicate relationship of three women: a grandmother, Dorothea, who has sought to exert her independence through strong willed eccentric behavior, Artie, her daughter, who has run from her overpowering mother, and Echo, Artie’s daughter, who is incredibly smart and equally sensitive. It is a study of family relationships, and both through humor and poignant moments, highlights the need for connection and forgiveness. It is an intimate show, and perfect for these times. 

We value your support during this trying season — and cannot thank you enough for your faith in us to purchase a season ticket — not knowing what may lie ahead. While not always getting to perform the show that may be our first choice, this season has shown that KLT is resilient, and ever a chameleon — always able to make the best out of taking our show on the road and learning from those experiences. 

I cannot wait to see you all at the gardens, take care of yourselves and each other.

Rachel Schroeder

President, Kernersville Little Theatre

The Kitchen Witches

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“The Kitchen Witches” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Show Dates and Times

October 15, 16 and 17, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets

Show Tickets must be purchased in advance in order to ensure compliance with NC gathering restrictions. Tickets can be purchased online through Thundertix. For assistance with ticket orders, you may also contact our office at 336-993-6556. All ticket prices include NC sales tax.

  • Adults – $15
  • Senior (60+) – $13
  • Student – $13
  • Children (12 & under) – $8

Location

Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden
215 South Main Street, Kernersville, NC 27284

About the Show

Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for thirty years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The Kitchen Witches, the insults are flung harder than the food! Dolly’s long-suffering TV-producer son, Stephen, tries to keep them on track, but as long as Dolly’s dressing room is one inch closer to the set than Isobel’s, it’s a losing battle, and the show becomes a ratings smash as Dolly and Isobel top both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer!

Cast Members

Collaborators

Images: Courtesy of Kevin P. Barker, Alpha & Omega Images

Special Thanks to Our Season Sponsors

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
North Carolina Arts Council
Kernersville Foundation
River Landing at Sandy Ridge
Town of Kernersville
Vintage Sound & Light

The Service at Rocky Bluff

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Show Dates and Times

September 24, 25 and 26, 2020
6:30 p.m.

Tickets

Below please find the link to reservations for the Service at Rocky Bluff. Please note that reservations are required to attend this performance, no walk- up admissions are available. Please reserve only what you need in order to allow for as many patrons to enjoy this show as possible. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-service-at-rocky-bluff-tickets-119365157399

Location

Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden
215 South Main Street, Kernersville, NC 27284

About the Show

Amy Westmond and her husband Floyd, along with his brother and father who comprise a country music group, return to Amy’s home church. They reminisce and catch up on the gossip with Marie, the church’s housekeeper, and Betty, the choir director, who inspired Amy earlier but now seems to have somewhat of an attitude. The Westmonds are told that a search committee will be there for the evening hymn-sing to try to lure the church’s beloved pastor away. With the unseen organist who communicates through charades, they form a plan — a fake pastor and fake service! Lloyd will do his comic preacher routine and Floyd will be his minister of education. The two “ministers” have an abundance of bad jokes, and there’s plenty of comical choreography when they all sing. The fake service seems to be working, but when Betty brings out her puppet, Bobby Socks the Bible Book Worm, there are unexpected — and heartfelt — consequences.

Cast Members

Collaborators

Images: Courtesy of Kevin P. Barker, Alpha & Omega Images

Special Thanks to Our Season Sponsors

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
North Carolina Arts Council
Kernersville Foundation
River Landing at Sandy Ridge
Town of Kernersville
Vintage Sound & Light

Blithe Spirit

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Audition Dates and Times

December 16 at 7 p.m.
December 17 at 7 p.m.

Show Dates and Times

February 28, 29, March 6, 7 at 7:30 p.m.
March 1, 8 at 2 p.m.

About the Show

Blithe Spirit introduces us to fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, re-married but haunted by the ghost of his late first wife, the clever and insistent Elvira who is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” one Madame Arcati. As the personalities clash, Charles’ current wife, Ruth, is accidentally killed, joins Elvira, and the two “blithe spirits” haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity. Until death do us part, or so we thought—Blithe Spirit runs February 28 through March 8, 2020.

Director

Myla O’Brien is a KLT veteran, acting on-stage, working back-stage, directing and serving as a board member. She directed KLT’s Marvelous Wonderettes in 2015 and A Christmas Carol in 2019.  She last seen on stage as Jeri Neal in The Dixie Swim Club. Myla has also volunteered with other theatre organizations around the Triad. She is a graduate of Ball State University with a B.S. in Theatre.  Myla’s on-stage fiancée become her off-stage husband, Paul, of 20 years. They live in Kernersville with their two daughters, Allie and Peyton.

Characters

Charles, Writer, 45 – 55 years old
Ruth, Charles wife, 35 – 45
Edith, Housekeeper, 25 – 55
Dr. Bradman, Friend of Charles, 35 – 55
Mrs. Bradman, Wife and friend, 30 – 55
Madame Arcati, eccentric medium, 25 – 55
Elvira, Charles’ deceased first wife, 35 – 45

Cast

Charles: Michael Mickiewicz
Ruth: Jenni Pirkey
Elvira: Janea Platt
Edith: Sarah Kepins
Dr. Bradman: Adam Hincher
Mrs. Bradman: Christy Gantt
Madame Arcatti: Dedrica McRae-Templeton

Location

James Fitzpatrick Auditorium
512 West Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 27284

For the 7:30 p.m shows, the lobby doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the auditorium will open at 7 p.m. For the 2 p.m. shows, the lobby doors will open at 1 p.m. and the auditorium will open at 1:30 p.m.

Directions

Tickets

Tickets available online through Brown Paper Tickets or can be purchased at the door. Price includes NC sales tax.

Adults – $15
Students/Seniors – $13
Children – $8

Special Thanks to Our 43rd Season Sponsors

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
North Carolina Arts Council
Kernersville Foundation
River Landing at Sandy Ridge
Town of Kernersville
Vintage Sound & Light

This project was supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a Division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.