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Left to right in the photo standing, is Micah Weltzin (as Dr. Craven), Kate Dorn (standing in as the nurse, she actually plays Mary opposite nights of Naomi Rodriquez, who is pictured as Mary on the far right. Sitting is Ben Ankarlo, (as Colin.)

The Secret Garden:
June 15 & 16 at 7:00. June 17, a 2:00 matinee.
June 21, 22, 23, at 7:00.
Tickets now on sale at Peter and Annie’s and also at the ETC door, on show nights.

The Cumberland ETC, brings to life, the literary classic you’ve loved for years. Mary Lennox, (double cast: Naomi Rodriguez & Kate Stone), known as a difficult child, is sent to live at her uncles estate in England after her parents pass away.

Misselthwaite Manor turns out to be a gloomy fortress. Her uncle, (Phil Warner), is rarely home, and his young son, Colin, (Ben Ankarlo), never leaves his room, convinced by Dr. Craven, (double cast: Micah Weltzin & Neal Weltzin), hes an incurable invalid.

To her surprise, Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the assistance of Dickon, (Zach Foss), the gardeners apprentice, Mary brings the garden back to life and discovers Dickons amazing ability to communicate with animals. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it.

This version also introduces the endearing Sowerby family, who add much laughter and love to this touching story. Mrs. Sowerby is played by Amanda Hammond, along with her Sowerby children, Nicole Rodriguez, Ethan Snowbank, Charlotte Shanahan, Colton Ritchie, KaLea Hammond, Joshua Painter, Elizabeth Painter, Cylie Ritchie and Indira Rodriguez.

The rest of the colorful characters are played by Natasha Rodriguez, Krista Rodriguez, Marty Voshell, Emilie Springsteen, Shanna Frasier, Zac Snowbank, Lindsey Bangsberg, Kallista Relford, Jaidan Nugent, Raven Broker and Vincent Broker.

It is directed by Dorene Weltzin and Diane Thorp.
Tickets are now on sale for $8 at Peter Annies, downtown Cumberland and at the door the night of performances.

A Special ETC Choir Fundraiser: The Elvis Show

Featuring Joe Sir and his Rockabilly Rebels Band
Saturday May 19
6pm dinner, show at 7pm
Das Lach Haus
$35 for dinner and show

High School Play: Sugar March 22-25 2012
Sugar
A musical by Peter Stone, Julie Styne & Bob Merrill

Performances are Thursday – Sunday
March 22 25
Sunday Matinee at 2:00 P.M., the rest are 7:00 P.M.

Tickets are $8.00 and will be available at the Cumberland High School main office
and at the ETC theater door on nights of performances.

All Through The House is a Christmas play. It will be directed by Dorene Weltzin and Diane Thorp.

Performances will be December 2, 3, 4, and 8, 9, 10.

Christmas is approaching and William Garrett is a very happy man. His business is booming, his family is healthy, and his three closest friends are over for their weekly meeting of the Shakespeare Study Club where Shakespeare takes a back seat to poker and women aren’t allowed. Then the trouble starts! The men are interrupted by William’s frantic daughter, then his concerned wife, his domineering mother-in-law and, finally, the Reverend Fowler. As William’s good spirits and economic well-being fly out the window, all are kept guessing who will finally gain the upper hand and reestablish the Christmas spirit.

Rutabaga show, Aug. 26 & 27: “Conversation and Songs”, of Dan Hoffmann and Friends, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets at the door for $5.

Aug. 22: Mark Twain, will be at the Thomas St. Angelo Library, at 2:30 p.m., portrayed by Mike Clay and Jim Kerr as Stephen Foster. Music by John Ostrem (guitar) and Dave Evenson (Bass viol).

The cast in the front row, from left to right is Jake Richie, Troy Lynch, Jim Richie and in the back Chris Steinburg, Sara Peters and Samantha Hammes.

SYNOPSIS
The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country and the ‘Dinettes’, Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country western songs that received unanimous raves on and off-Broadway. With heartbreak and hilarity, they perform on guitars, piano, bass and, yes, kitchen utensils.

THE MUSIC
Music and Lyrics by Jim Wann. “Menu Song” by Debra Monk and Cass Morgan.
Songs from the hit Broadway show including:

Highway 57; Serve Yourself; Menu Song; The Best Man;

Mamaw; Be Good or Be Gone; The Night Dolly Parton Was Almost Mine;

Sister; No Holds Barred; Farmer Tan; Closing Time

Pump Boys and Dinettes
Directed by Trol Lynch and Ann Ethen
Friday June 10th, Saturday June 11th (7:00 pm)
Sunday June 12th (2:00 pm)
Thursday – Saturday June 16 – 18th (7:00 pm)

Tickets $12.00 available at Peter and Annie’s

From left to right: Vonnie Schell, Meg Atkins, Dan Hoffmann, Diane Thorp, and Dorene Weltzin.

THE CEMETERY CLUB By Ivan Menchell
Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husband’s graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life, Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun, and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart. The Broadway production starred Eileen Heckart as Lucille.

Performances:
Friday – Sunday, April 29, 30 (7:00P.M.)& May 1(2:00P.M.)
Thursday – Saturday May 5, 6, 7(7:00P.M.)
Tickets $8.00
Available at Peter and Annie’s or at the door.

Kneeling are Lucas Graf and Walter Herrman II.
The back row, left to right are Micah Weltzin, Corey Graf, A.J. Becker, Ben Stone, Zack Foss and Brian Keeler.

Fruitcakes is a comedy/ drama, by Julian Wiles.
December 4th, 9th, 10th 7:00 pm
December 5th, 11th 2:00 pm
Tickets are $8.00, sold at Peter and Annie’s on Main, or at the door of the ETC.

Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, (Dorene Weltzin and Hope Vicich), an estranged old man, (Brian Keeler), a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and you’ve got the recipe for a fun filled and touching evening filled with holiday cheer. Into this world comes Jamie, (Ben Stone), a kid who has run away from home and come as far as his money will take him. At first he thinks this town’s inhabitants are “nuttier than fruitcakes,” but soon he comes to admire, appreciate and adore this nutty little town.

A moving story of alienation, understanding and reconciliation, FrUiTCaKeS provides audiences with a heaping helping of holiday warmth and Christmas cheer.
Also included in the cast are: Corey Graf, Micah Weltzin, Eric Becker, Sharai Hefty, Patty Gerber, Jonah Helbig, A.J. Becker, Zach Foss, Lucas Graf, Aaron Turcott, Walter Herrman II, Lindsey Bangsberg, Kate Stone, Kayla Gerber, Matea Anderson, Kassandra Anderson, Kela Vicich, Kait Dorn, Natalie Vicich and Tanner Gerber.

The play will be directed by Diane Thorp and Corey Graf. The production dates will be Dec. 4, 9, 10 at 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 5 and 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the ETC Theater, across from the Cumberland Elementary School. Tickets are $8 and will be sold at Peter and Annie’s on main street and at the door at ETC.

October 21st – 23rd and 28th – 30th

Thursday, Friday, Saturday each week 7:00 pm curtain Time at the ETC

Tickets sold ian advance at Peter & Annie’s or at the door: $8.00 each
Ice Cold Leinenkugels and Deer Camp snacks available each night at the play.