Branded

Posted on January 25th, 2008 by Community Theatre.
Categories: News.

Christmas Presence

In case you missed it, CTE was in Emporia’s annual Christmas Parade on November 27th of last year. We had a great time with it but something was amiss.

It soon became apparent that, as beautiful as our red CTE banner is, very few people in the crowd knew what that ‘cte’ in the stage light logo actually stood for! This is a sad state that we are attempting going to remedy.

Just Give Us A Sign

Even though Community Theatre of Emporia has been around for over 26 years, apparently we have not been brash or bold enough to blow our own horn very loudly. This is something we are determined to change.

One of the first forays toward this end is the unveiling of the new and, frankly, pretty darn spiffy, logo at left.

Not only does it have the traditional (although updated) stage light with ‘cte’ emblazoned on it, it also includes the name of our faithful troupe of ever changing entertainers.

Yessir, right there for all to see in gen-u-wine simulated 3D chrome letters, it says, ‘Community Theatre Of Emporia’ for all who care to look. Nothing shy or ambiguous about that is there?

Guerrilla Gorilla Marketing

We are intent on becoming the 400lb gorilla about town. The thing that cannot be ignored. I know, unsubtle, but what are a bunch of struggling ‘artistes’ to do?

Being subtle hasn’t really worked for us. Genteel, sophisticated, intellectual, approaches just don’t seem to fly in this universe,

BOLD

**FLASHY**

and

WILD!

however, seem to get noticed, commented on, and talked about.

The rule of thumb here: ‘There is no such thing as bad publicity’.

All we can say is look out Emporia, here we come!

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Coming Up! Dinner Theatre

Posted on January 22nd, 2008 by Community Theatre.
Categories: Productions.

Coming up March 14th & 15th: Dinner Theatre at the Emporia Country Club. Great Food and Great Entertainers equal one fabulous evening out. (Actually there will be two fabulous evenings!)

This year we’ll be featuring timeless entertainment with a line up of seasoned entertainers that will take your breath away.

As it was with last year’s great Salute to Gershwin reservations are required. Reserve early, reserve often, we want as many people as possible to partake of this singularly marvelous opportunity to see some of the great entertainers hailing from our fair city, Emporia.

To reserve your tickets go to our reservations page and sign up.

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Annual Meeting Update

Posted on January 14th, 2008 by Community Theatre.
Categories: News.

Well friends, we have decided on a place for Community Theatre of Emporia’s annual meeting.

The Annual Meeting will be Saturday,
February 9th, 4:30 pm
at
Wheat State Grill
707 Commercial Street

Along with the usual business we’ll have food, fun, and an opportunity to mingle with the other members. Put it on your calendar and we’ll see you there!

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What’s in a Play

Posted on January 1st, 2008 by Community Theatre.
Categories: News.

By Tonya Starr

Charlotte and George have always been one step away from truly great stardom and fate is giving them one last chance. Frank Capra is on his way to see their new show in Buffalo, or is he? The tension is, well… intense!

Will Charlotte run away with their agent?

Will George be sober enough to remember his lines?

Hilarious misunderstandings and madcap misadventures are what’s in store for you with Community Theatre of Emporia’s May offering, Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig. For updates and more information, stay tuned, we’ll have things out here as they gel.

Life’s Persistent Questions…

What would have happened if General Grant had been drinking at Appomattox?

Who really killed the King in Macbeth?

What is the best way to get rid of your wife? (If you attended our One Acts, you already have a pretty good idea.)

All of these, and many of life’s other unanswered questions, will be spotlighted by James Thurber in his quirky comedies from A Thurber Carnival.

These, and other irreverently funny plays, are headed your way, courtesy of Community Theatre of Emporia!

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