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The Old Slocum House Theater is Vancouver's oldest Non-Profit Community Theater; we celebrated 44 years in 2009. Hermine Decker, the founder of the company, and Robert Hidden adopted the old house before it was to be torn down, and had it brought up from the river to its current home in 1966.

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Sting in the Tale : A Sting in the Tail October 16 - November 8 By: Brian Clemens & Dennis Spooner Directed by: Jim Fully Max and Nigel, mystery playwrights, are desperately searching for a new idea for their next play. Their creative method is to create a victim and then fit the mystery plot around the dead body. Who will be the next victim? SHOWTIMES Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm Sunday 2:00 pm General Admission: $10.00 Senior Admission: $8.00 We take VISA & MC TICKET INQUIRIES & RESERVATIONS: Phone: 360.696.2427 reservations@slocumhouse.com Photography by Erik Odegard www.erikodegardphotography.com

Sting in the Tale

A Sting in the Tail October 16 - November 8 By: Brian Clemens & Den ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2009 8:34pm PST

Wit : Vivian Bearing, Ph.D.,who has studied and taught the brilliant and difficult metaphysical sonnets of John Donne, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. During the course of her illness, Vivian comes to reassess her life and work with a profundity and homor that are transformative. Wit Playing: September 4 - September 27 By: Margaret Edson Directed by: Dorinda Toner Showtimes are 8:00pm (Thurs/Fri/Sat performances) and 2:00pm (Sun matinees) General Admission is $10.00 Senior (60 yrs or better!) Admission is $8.00 WE NOW TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD! To place reservations for shows at Slocum House Theatre you can: Call 360-696-2427 Email reservations@slocumhouse.com Photography by Erik Odegard

Wit

Vivian Bearing, Ph.D.,who has studied and taught the brilliant and dif ...

Updated: Sep 07, 2009 11:06am PST

Who's David Lacey? : Who's David Lacey? Playing: June 5 - June 28 By: Roger Cowen Directed by: Will Sloan A young couple - she works, he doesn't. An older couple - he a doctor, she a doctor's wife. The young lady's father is invited by his college buddy, the doctor, to a dinner party. Hilarity ensues as all arrive one at a time to a dinner party and the relationships are not what we think. Showtimes are 8:00pm (Thurs/Fri/Sat performances) and 2:00pm (Sun matinees) General Admission is $10.00 Senior (60 yrs or better!) Admission is $8.00 WE NOW TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD! To place reservations for shows at Slocum House Theatre you can: Call 360-696-2427 Email reservations@slocumhouse.com Phone: 360.696.2427 605 Esther St. Vancouver, WA 98660 Information: slocumhouse@comcast.net Ticket Inquiries/Reservations: reservations@slocumhouse.com Photos by Erik Odegard erikodegardphotography.com

Who's David Lacey?

Who's David Lacey? Playing: June 5 - June 28 By: Roger Cowen Direc ...

Updated: Jun 04, 2009 9:29pm PST

The Green Room : The Green Room Playing: April 24 - May 17 By: Peggy Glisson Directed by: Jim Fully The Green Room, In a small town theatre on opening night of a vague Victorian play, we meet eight people. All of them are involved in the show - and with each other! Showtimes are 8:00pm (Thurs/Fri/Sat performances) and 2:00pm (Sun matinees) General Admission is $10.00 Senior (60 yrs or better!) Admission is $8.00 WE NOW TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD! To place reservations for shows at Slocum House Theatre you can: Call 360-696-2427 Email reservations@slocumhouse.com www.slocumhouse.com Photos by Erik Odegard

The Green Room

The Green Room Playing: April 24 - May 17 By: Peggy Glisson Direct ...

Updated: Apr 26, 2009 11:15am PST

The Crazy Quilt Club : Veronica Blather is a sweet little old lady who spends most of her time knitting and solving murders - most occur whenever she shows up. When her niece invites her to stay at a retirement home for old knitters, it seems ideal - until one of its members dies from drinking poisoned punch! Playing: March 6 - March 29 By: Pat Cook Directed by: Peggy Glisson Showtimes are 8:00pm (Thurs/Fri/Sat performances) and 2:00pm (Sun matinees) General Admission is $10.00 Senior (60 yrs or better!) Admission is $8.00 WE NOW TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD! To place reservations for shows at Slocum House Theatre you can: Call 360-696-2427 Email reservations@slocumhouse.com Photography by Erik Odegard

The Crazy Quilt Club

Veronica Blather is a sweet little old lady who spends most of her tim ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2009 9:45pm PST

Fallen Angels : Playing: January 16 - February 8 By: Noel Coward Directed by: D. Michael Heywood Set in 1925, two couples, Julia and Fred and Willy and Jane, are happily married and the best of friends. However, Julia and Jane are becoming bored so when a postcard arrives with news of an imminent visit from Maurice, a handsome Frenchman carrying strong ties from the pasts of both Julia and Jane, they begin to plan their adventure into infidelity. Director's Note: Noel Coward wrote “Fallen Angels” in his mid-20s as part of a prolific series including more frequently revived pieces such as “Hay Fever,” “Private Lives” and “Blithe Spirit.” The play epitomizes Coward's shift from social commentary to light comedy, at which he was the most successful ever. “Fallen Angels” was largely overlooked until Coward revised it for a 1950s production on Broadway that substantially enhanced the role of Saunders-Jasmine to be played by Nancy Walker. It has been great fun to direct that version featuring some Slocum House veterans along with first-timers Jan and David Clay. Cast of Characters Julia Sterroll... Peggy Glisson Fred Sterroll... David Clay Saunders... Jan Clay Willy Banbury... Tony Bump Jane Banbury... Doreen Lundberg Maurice Duclos... Dave Paull Showtimes are 8:00pm (Thurs/Fri/Sat performances) and 2:00pm (Sun matinees) General Admission is $10.00 Senior (60 yrs or better!) Admission is $8.00 WE NOW TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD! To place reservations for shows at Slocum House Theatre you can: Call 360-696-2427 Email reservations@slocumhouse.com Photography by Erik Odegard

Fallen Angels

Christmas Belles : Christmas Belles In the sequel to last year's Dearly Beloved, the Futrelle sisters are at it again. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in the Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Playing: December 4 - December 21 By: Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten Directed By: Kim Luttrell Showtimes are 8:00pm (Thurs/Fri/Sat performances) and 2:00pm (Sun matinees) General Admission is $10.00 Senior (60 yrs or better!) Admission is $8.00 WE NOW TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD! To place reservations for shows at Slocum House Theatre you can: Call 360-696-2427 Email reservations@slocumhouse.com CAST: Geneva Musgrave - Sheila McCormack Honey Rae Futrelle - Martina Paris-Fully Gina Jo Dubberly - Ali Moyer John Curtis Buntner - Chris Cleveland Twink Futrelle - Karen Cleveland Dub Dubberly - Tom Gray Mychael Irwin - Rhonda Lynn Lampley Raynerd Chisum - Gene George Frankie Futrelle Dubberly - Rebecca Kramer Justin Waverly - Mark Yang Patsy Price - Leslie Werner Photos by Erik Odegard

Christmas Belles

Christmas Belles In the sequel to last year's Dearly Beloved, the F ...

Updated: Dec 08, 2008 8:28pm PST

The Queen of Bingo : The Queen of Bingo “Sis” and “Babe”, two sisters, want to add a little zest, fun and excitement to their lives… but where to find it? Bingo! The time is right for change for both these women, and who knows, tonight just might be their lucky night. The audience joins in the fun during the “Middle Bird Special” – a real Bingo game where some lucky audience member wins. Playing: October 17 - November 9 By: Jeanne Michels and Phyllis Murphy Directed By: Jim Fully Cast Sis - Risa Rank Babe - Tony Bump Father Mac - Clark Hart Stage Manager - Tony Coghlan Costumes - The Cast Set - Tony Bump, Clark Hart, Julia Paris, Martina Paris-Fully Lights - Kim Luttrell, Tony Bump Showtimes are 8:00pm (Thurs/Fri/Sat performances) and 2:00pm (Sun matinees) General Admission is $10.00 Senior (60 yrs or better!) Admission is $8.00 Call 360-696-2427 Email reservations@slocumhouse.com Photos by Erik Odegard

The Queen of Bingo

The Queen of Bingo “Sis” and “Babe”, two sisters, want to ...

Updated: Oct 20, 2008 12:19pm PST

It's Been Wonderful : It’s Been Wonderful Playing: September 5 - September 28 By: John Patrick Directed By: Gary Romans Married to a successful stockbroker and comfortably ensconced in a lavish Long Island mansion, Paula Reid is nevertheless bored—until the success of her novel suddenly catapults her to celebrity status. Her book also attracts Hollywood's interest and leads to a weekend party at her estate. The action centers on the producer's desire to do the film version of the novel (while changing it totally) and a film star's determination to play the lead part (although it calls for an actress of half her years). Showtimes are 8:00pm (Thurs/Fri/Sat performances) and 2:00pm (Sun matinees) General Admission is $10.00 Senior (60 yrs or better!) Admission is $8.00 WE NOW TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD! To place reservations for shows at Slocum House Theatre you can: Call 360-696-2427 Email reservations@slocumhouse.com Photography by Erik Odegard erikodegard@comcast.net

It's Been Wonderful

It’s Been Wonderful Playing: September 5 - September 28 By: John ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2008 9:50am PST

Young Slocum House Players - Gobblety Grimm : Young Slocum House Players - Instruction Session 1 & 3: Children will learn all aspects of developing a theatre production. Classes will consist of theatre games, audition techniques, acting, improvisation, as well as production methods. Once introduced to all off stage jobs: directing, stage managing, lights, sets, props, and costumes, each child will choose an area to focus their talents. Children will be asked to bring a sack lunch each day for a 30 minute lunch break in Esther Short park supervised by the theatre camp teachers. Rehearsals will take place after lunch. Sessions run from : July 21 - August 10 Instructors: Rebecca Kramer and Martina Paris-Fully Phone: 360.696.2427 605 Esther St. Vancouver, WA 98660 Information: slocumhouse@comcast.net Ticket Inquiries/Reservations: reservations@slocumhouse.com www.slocumhouse.com

Young Slocum House Players - Gobblety Grimm

Theater Bugs : Young Slocum House Players - Theater Bugs Sessions run from : July 21 - August 10 Instructors: Rebecca Kramer and Martina Paris-Fully Instruction Session 1 & 3: Children will learn all aspects of developing a theatre production. Classes will consist of theatre games, audition techniques, acting, improvisation, as well as production methods. Once introduced to all off stage jobs: directing, stage managing, lights, sets, props, and costumes, each child will choose an area to focus their talents. Children will be asked to bring a sack lunch each day for a 30 minute lunch break in Esther Short park supervised by the theatre camp teachers. Rehearsals will take place after lunch. Instruction Session 2: An exciting week filled with all aspects of the theatre. The program combines theatre games,pantomime, projection, enunciation and creative play. Students discover the joy of being bitten by the “theatre bug.” A performance for family and friends highlights the final evening..

Theater Bugs

I Never Sang For My Father : I Never Sang for My Father Playing: June 6 - June 28 By: Robert Anderson Directed By: Bob Madsen Gene is a mild-mannered and recently widowed, he has a chance to move away from his hometown and begin life again. But his overbearing and emotionally cold father, Tom, begins to need Gene's help as he deteriorates mentally and physically. Gene resents his father's aloofness and desires a loving relationship, but the old man only retreats more into stubbornness and detachment. Showtimes are 8:00pm (Thurs/Fri/Sat performances) and 2:00pm (Sun matinees) General Admission is $10.00 Senior (60 yrs or better!) Admission is $8.00 WE NOW TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD! To place reservations for shows at Slocum House Theatre you can: Call 360-696-2427 Email reservations@slocumhouse.com

I Never Sang For My Father

I Never Sang for My Father Playing: June 6 - June 28 By: Robert And ...

Updated: Jun 05, 2008 8:25pm PST

The Taming of the Shrew : The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy of romance and courtship. A host of young suitors are smitten with the beautiful Bianca, the youngest daughter. Despite their zest to woo Bianca, her mother, Baptista , tells them that Bianca is not free to marry until her older sister, Katharina, has found a husband. The only problem is Katharina is the very definition of a shrew. Who would ever want to marry her? Petruchio learns of Katharina (well, her impressive dowry) and decides he is just the man to tame and marry her. Playing: February 22 - March 16 By: William Shakespeare Directed By: Doreen Lundberg

The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy of romance and courtship. A host o ...

Updated: May 01, 2008 7:16pm PST

Slocum House Gala 2008 :

Slocum House Gala 2008

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 5:16pm PST

The Slocum House Theatre :

The Slocum House Theatre

Updated: Apr 21, 2008 9:44pm PST

Everybody Loves Opal : Everybody Loves Opal Playing: April 18 - May 11 By: John Patrick Directed By: Rebecca Kramer Opal Kronkie, a middle-aged recluse, lives in a tumbledown mansion at the edge of the municipal dump. Opal is an optimist, for no matter how mean her friends become, Opal responds with unfailing kindness and an abiding faith in the goodness of human nature. Into her rather strange world come three purveyors of bogus perfume on the lam from the authorities. The unsavory trio concocts an elaborate scheme. Through it all, Opal radiates kindness, affection and, strangely enough, gratitude. Showtimes are 8:00pm (Thurs/Fri/Sat performances) and 2:00pm (Sun matinees) General Admission is $10.00 Senior (60 yrs or better!) Admission is $8.00 WE NOW TAKE VISA AND MASTERCARD! To place reservations for shows at Slocum House Theatre you can: Call 360-696-2427 Email reservations@slocumhouse.com www.slocumhouse.com

Everybody Loves Opal

Everybody Loves Opal Playing: April 18 - May 11 By: John Patrick ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2008 8:28pm PST