On Stage in February

   February is here (already!) and the community theatre schedule is getting crowded! Here are the shows taking the stage this month:

- Alabama Rain - Marshall University’s Department of Theatr presents the play on Feb. 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. The play tells the tale of five sisters living in a mythical southern town where it has not rained in 40 years. The play examines the perils of a stagnant existence as the sisters’ thirst for fertility and growth. In Alabama Rain, these women do battle with the powerful force of “the way things have always been.” Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for faculty and senior citizens, $7 for children ages 5 to 12, and free to MU students.

- Inspecting Carol - First Church Dinner Theater presents the story of a struggling theater company desperate to stay afloat with their one dependable production - the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. It'll be presented at the First United Methodist Church at 1124 5^th Avenue in Huntington on Feb. 15, 16 and 17. Dinner is served at 6 p.m., Show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for dinner plus the show:  Adult - $27   Child under 12 - $8. Show only (as space permits) - $5. Reservations are required - call:  304-522-0357 or  740-867-8576 or e-mail  firstchurchdinnertheater@gmail.com.

- Chicago - The Marshall Artists Series presents the long-running Broadway smash musical on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. 

- Amazing Grace - The Marshall Artists Series presents the Broadway musical based on the story behind the beloved song. It will be presented Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center.

- 1984 - The Paramount Players present the play based of the chilling novel by George Orwell. It will be presented on Feb. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland. Tickets are $20 for adult and $15 for students (plus fees).

- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - The Charleston Light Opera Guild presents the musical comedy on Feb. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 each. The show will be presented at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre at 411 Tennessee Avenue in Charleston.

- The Rack - CYAC presents the play by Dan Kehde. It focuses on the serious problem of school shootings. It’ll be presented on Feb. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. at the WVSU Capital Center Theatre at 123 Summers Street in Charleston. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens.

- Moon Over Buffalo - The Alban Arts Center presents the comedy on Feb. 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. at the Alban Theatre in St. Albans. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students.

- The Tempest - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the Shakespeare story of magic and lost islands on Feb. 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.

   So go out and see some shows!