Searcy’s community dinner theater, Center on the Square, holds auditions for citizens of our town to try out for various shows that the theater puts on.
The theater is a wonderful option for families who are interested in the arts and it provides good clean fun for the families of Searcy and the audiences that watch the shows.
The process is not complicated; The cast is chosen and extensive practices follow, ended by outstanding performances.
Some shows are musicals, some are comedies, and some are about historical events. “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Show.”
The scenery is simple but beautiful.
“It leaves a lot up to the imagination,” stated one of the preview night attendees.”It helps if you close your eyes. It feels like you’re listening to an actual radio show.”
He is absolutely right, it does leave a lot of the plot up to you.
The actors and the actresses change characters often, and they definitely pull it off well. Some of the actors and actresses participate in several plays throughout the year, but the list of newcomers continues to grow with each show put on.
Of the plays I’ve seen, Vintage Hitchcock was definitely on the list of my top ten favorites. It was suspenseful and I was kept on the edge of my seat, quite literally at times.
The first half of the play was a murder mystery and the second was more of a high speed chase.
The lights were a wonderful addition to the constantly changing plot, and the sound effects contributed greatly to the feeling the show emits.
The actors and actresses play their parts well.
It’s obvious that a lot of work is put into each performance, and they put lots of emotion into their roles.
Overall, the experience was a wonderful one, and I learned about the themes that can be expected in Alred Hitchcock’s many suspenseful murder mysteries.
The Searcy Theater is the host of a great group of talented people and producers.
KidStage is also offered, and shows are put on regularly for the children that are involved in that branch of the theater.
Each season produces a different show, all of them exciting and fun for families and students alike.
