REES is the Word April 2023
Upcoming Events
We have three events and six movies in April. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at Fernbaugh’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry (Tues-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10am-3pm).
April Events:
Duke Tumatoe - Saturday, April 15th at 7pm
GA - $20; Balcony/Meet & Greet - $40
Autumn Leed & the Dead Broke Ponies, sponsored by Ameri-Can Engineering - Friday, April 21st at 7:30pm
GA - $15; Balcony/Meet & Greet - $30
Todd Oliver & Irving the Talking Dog - Saturday, April 22nd at 2pm & 7pm
Adults (13+) - $15; Kids (12 & under) - $5; Balcony - $25
April Movies:
Hop (PG), sponsored by Heiden Creative - Sunday, April 2nd at 2pm
Jesus Christ Superstar (G), sponsored by The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ - Friday, April 7th at 7pm
Best Man in Grass Creek (PG), sponsored by Tim & Sarah Smith - Sunday, April 16th at 2pm
Breaking Away (PG), sponsored by June Bules & Tom Black - Sunday, April 23rd at 2pm
Gone with the Wind (Date Night, Rated R, Adults ONLY) - Friday, April 28th at 7pm
The Sandlot (PG), sponsored by Judge Dean Colvin - Sunday, April 30th at 2pm
Starting in April, wine and beer will be available at movies rated PG and PG-13. A full cash bar will be available at R-rated movies and movies in our Date Night series. There will be no alcohol sales at G-rated movies.
Children ages 13 to 17 will be admitted to R-rated movies with parent/guardian supervision. The REES strongly recommends that parents learn more about the movie before bringing their young children with them as many of these movies contain adult material and themes. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted to Date Night movies. Ticket prices are listed below.
G-rated - Adults (13+) $5; Kids (12 & under) Free.
PG-rated - Adults $5; Kids Free.
PG-13 - Adults $5; Kids $3.
R-rated - Adults $5; Kids (ages 13 to 17) $5. No kids age 12 & under.
Date Night - Adults (18+) $5.
The REES Remembers
We’re celebrating two anniversaries this month! To commemorate these milestones, we will be showing two movies important to REES history.
This month marks 83 years since the first “blockbuster” movie was shown at The REES in 1940. That blockbuster was none other than Oscar-winner Gone with the Wind. This film played shortly after Stewart and Opal Rees built and opened the theatre with seating for 600.
It has also been 22 years since the premiere of Best Man in Grass Creek in April 2001. The film was shot in and around Fulton County and many locals appear in the film. The romantic comedy had a premiere at The REES and in Rochester.
Spotlight
This month, our spotlight is shining on our Director of Artistic and Educational Programming and Community Event Coordinator, Kathryn Anders! Kathryn joined the REES in a full-time capacity in December 2022 and we’re so grateful that she’s on our team! Keep reading for an interview with Kathryn conducted by Morgan Garrison.
Morgan: How long have you been involved with the REES? What made you want to get involved?
Kathryn: I received a call from Charlotte Tyree asking if she could pass along my contact information for the improv grand opening event. I said certainly and then proceeded to meet with a representative from The REES. The rest is history. I feel like all of my various jobs and volunteering has lead me to succeed in this venue!
M: What REES related accomplishment are you most proud of?
K: I am very excited about two aspects: The diverse programming being brought into this community space as well as the addition of various community theater opportunities. The murder mystery that was held in January sold out in three weeks. It is a huge indicator that Marshall County is craving a creative outlet for children as well as adults.
M: What other organizations/events are you involved in around our community? (I want to plug all the other amazing stuff you do!)
K: I had the pleasure of restarting the speech program for Warsaw Community High School. Within this Indiana Speech Association (ISSDA), I am on the executive board, interp committee, and coach education committee. I am also vice president of the Wagon Wheel Community Theater Leadership Committee. Within this organization, I have been involved with several theater productions, on and off the stage.
M: What has been your favorite REES event to date? What April event are you most looking forward to?
K: My favorite REES event scheduled is Todd Oliver and his Talking Dog Irving on April 22nd. Not only is he scheduled for two great shows at The REES, he is also visiting all of the Plymouth elementary schools to perform for the kiddos. I have been looking forward to seeing his cute dog!
Save the Date
Steel Magnolias - Community Theatre Performances
Thursday, June 22nd - 2pm Matinee
Friday, June 23rd - 7pm
Saturday, June 24th - 7pm
Sunday, June 25th - 2pm Matinee
Clue On Stage - Community Theatre Auditions: May 15th & 16th, 6-8pm. Callbacks: May 19th, 6-8pm.
P.S.
Did you know that you can sponsor an event at The REES? You, your family, your business or organization can sponsor movies and performances and help bring the arts to our community. With your sponsorship, you will receive a mention in a press release and on posters and fliers. You will also see your group’s name and/or logo on the big screen before the show. Sponsorships start as low as $350. Contact us for more details on how you can become a sponsor!
