FSCC to offer theatrical trips starting next month

Six different performances will be offered through Fort Scott Community College community service theater trips this school year. FSCC's Theatrical Trips give community members a chance to enjoy the theatre. Whether it's just one night or a weekend in Branson, there is a show for everyone to attend.

Journeys start Oct. 14 with "Nobody Lonesome For Me," a New Year's Eve in 1952, and country music legend Hank Williams, played by Matthew Brumlow, stars with several hit songs "Your Cheatin' Heart" and "Jambalaya."

Next is "A Branson Christmas" Dec. 9-11.

This weekend trip includes shopping, meals and shows.

The New Theaters Restaurant will host three of the events this year, "Pump Boys and Dinettes" on March 9, 2012, a comedy that will "leave you laughing and tapping your feet," a news release said.

"Hairspray" on June 29 brings the 60's back with a dancing and singing. This musical won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," on May 4 is a comedy about six young school kids learing that winning isn't every thing. The last performance on this year's schedule is "Bingo," Aug. 10 at the American Heartland Theatre. The new musical is a "splashy, zippy, and outrageously funny one," the release said. It offers live bingo for the audience to participate in, with real prizes.

The cost for each event is different. For more information or a brochure, call Pam Hightower at (620) 768-2908, ext. 31 or email her at pamh@fortscott.edu. Registration forms are listed on the brochure. Deadline and payments are due 30 days in advance, the release said.