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Now Playing The Hallelujah Girls By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten Friday & Saturday Evenings at 8 pm November 1,2,8,9,15,16,22,23,30 Sunday Matinees at 2 pm November 10,17,24 & December 1 When asked what I should be sure to share with you, in true “Tegan-fashion,” Tegan responded, “Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of the talented families and friends that have really made this possible. Shoutout to Ms. Col- leen Blanchard, her family, and the Toms especially; they have been there from the very beginning, and have changed the way I think about so many things. Thank you to the Cumming's for casting this tiny kid among tall Live Oak high schoolers, and to Ms. Joanna Evans for giving a newbie a chance. And to all the kids who have befriended this weird little girl named Tegan, my life wouldn’t have been the same without you.” From my perspective, Tegan is an example of what a community can foster. Of course parent encouragement and sacrifi ce are the foundation to helping kids such as Tegan achieve their dreams. Arts programs, such as community the- ater, school theater, and city parks and recreation theater have all contributed to Tegan’s growth. For parents, I hope Tegan exemplifi es what is possible. For our community, she stands as an icon of the benefi ts of the arts to our youth. After the passing of a dear friend, fi ve of her friends realize time is precious and if they are going to change their lives and achieve their dreams they have to get on it now! So, they decide to turn a run down church into a spa. But Sugar Lee, their high-spirited, determined leader, has her hands full keeping the women motivated. Carlene’s given up on romance, having buried three husbands. Nita is a wreck from running interference between her no good son and his probation offi cer. Mavis’ marriage is so stagnant she’d wondering how she can fake her own death to get out of it. And sweet, simple Crystal entertains them all, singing Christmas carols with her own, hilarious lyrics. The Foreigner Friday & Saturday Evenings at 8 pm November 1,8,9,15,16,22,23 Sunday Matinees at 2 pm November 10 Based on what the NY Post describes as a "devilishly clever idea,” the play demon- strates what can happen when a group of devious characters must dealwith a stranger who (they think) knows no English. Reservations Recommended Pintello Comedy Theater Reservations Required This will be the last play presented by Limelight Actors Theater. 8191 Swanston Lane • Gilroy 408.337.1599 • pintellocomedy.com Little Shop of Horrors Limelight Actors Theater 7341 Monterey Street • Gilroy 408.472.3292 limelightactorstheater.com NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH December 31, 2019 Friday & Saturday Evenings at 8 pm January 10,11,17,18,24,25, 31, Feb 1 Sunday Matinees at 2 pm January 12,19 Steel Magnolias Friday & Saturday Evenings at 8 pm November 15,16,22,23,29,30, Dec 6,7 Sunday Matinee at 2:30 pm November 24, December 1 Filled with hilarious repartee, fi ve good friends and patrons of Truvy's Beauty Salon gather weekly to refesh not only their hair but to share th eintimate topics that fi ll their lives. Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a fl oral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affec- tionately names "Audrey II” after his crush at the shop. Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a potty mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for human blood… it's a comedy. Tickets available at the door or online Reservations Recommended SVCT Pintello Comedy Theater The Morgan Hill Community Playhouse 17090 Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA 95020 (408) 842-7469 svct.org GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN FALL/HOLIDAY 2019 8191 Swanston Lane • Gilroy 408.337.1599 • pintellocomedy.com gmhtoday.com 77