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SUMMARY:Come From Away - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:By Irene Sankoff and David Hein \nOn 9/11\, the world stopped. On 9/12\, their stories moved us all. \nWelcome to the Rock! Come From Away is the acclaimed Broadway musical that explores the remarkable true story of 7\,000 stranded visitors from around the world and the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, that opened their hearts and homes to welcome them. On the 25th anniversary of September 11\, we remember what was lost\, but we also celebrate what was found. \nCome From Away is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com. \n7:30 p.m: Sept. 10\, 11\, 12\, 17\, 18\, 19 | 2 p.m.: Sept. 20\nGet tickets on the ACTORS website or at the Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas Ave.\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/come-from-away-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T193000
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SUMMARY:Come From Away - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:By Irene Sankoff and David Hein \nOn 9/11\, the world stopped. On 9/12\, their stories moved us all. \nWelcome to the Rock! Come From Away is the acclaimed Broadway musical that explores the remarkable true story of 7\,000 stranded visitors from around the world and the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, that opened their hearts and homes to welcome them. On the 25th anniversary of September 11\, we remember what was lost\, but we also celebrate what was found. \nCome From Away is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com. \n7:30 p.m: Sept. 10\, 11\, 12\, 17\, 18\, 19 | 2 p.m.: Sept. 20\nGet tickets on the ACTORS website or at the Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas Ave.\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/come-from-away-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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SUMMARY:Come From Away - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:By Irene Sankoff and David Hein \nOn 9/11\, the world stopped. On 9/12\, their stories moved us all. \nWelcome to the Rock! Come From Away is the acclaimed Broadway musical that explores the remarkable true story of 7\,000 stranded visitors from around the world and the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, that opened their hearts and homes to welcome them. On the 25th anniversary of September 11\, we remember what was lost\, but we also celebrate what was found. \nCome From Away is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com. \n7:30 p.m: Sept. 10\, 11\, 12\, 17\, 18\, 19 | 2 p.m.: Sept. 20\nGet tickets on the ACTORS website or at the Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas Ave.\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/come-from-away-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20260817T035555Z
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SUMMARY:Come From Away - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:By Irene Sankoff and David Hein \nOn 9/11\, the world stopped. On 9/12\, their stories moved us all. \nWelcome to the Rock! Come From Away is the acclaimed Broadway musical that explores the remarkable true story of 7\,000 stranded visitors from around the world and the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, that opened their hearts and homes to welcome them. On the 25th anniversary of September 11\, we remember what was lost\, but we also celebrate what was found. \nCome From Away is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com. \n7:30 p.m: Sept. 10\, 11\, 12\, 17\, 18\, 19 | 2 p.m.: Sept. 20\nGet tickets on the ACTORS website or at the Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas Ave.\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/come-from-away-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20260817T035555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T035555Z
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SUMMARY:Come From Away - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:By Irene Sankoff and David Hein \nOn 9/11\, the world stopped. On 9/12\, their stories moved us all. \nWelcome to the Rock! Come From Away is the acclaimed Broadway musical that explores the remarkable true story of 7\,000 stranded visitors from around the world and the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, that opened their hearts and homes to welcome them. On the 25th anniversary of September 11\, we remember what was lost\, but we also celebrate what was found. \nCome From Away is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com. \n7:30 p.m: Sept. 10\, 11\, 12\, 17\, 18\, 19 | 2 p.m.: Sept. 20\nGet tickets on the ACTORS website or at the Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas Ave.\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/come-from-away-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T193000
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SUMMARY:Come From Away - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:By Irene Sankoff and David Hein \nOn 9/11\, the world stopped. On 9/12\, their stories moved us all. \nWelcome to the Rock! Come From Away is the acclaimed Broadway musical that explores the remarkable true story of 7\,000 stranded visitors from around the world and the small town of Gander\, Newfoundland\, that opened their hearts and homes to welcome them. On the 25th anniversary of September 11\, we remember what was lost\, but we also celebrate what was found. \nCome From Away is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com. \n7:30 p.m: Sept. 10\, 11\, 12\, 17\, 18\, 19 | 2 p.m.: Sept. 20\nGet tickets on the ACTORS website or at the Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas Ave.\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/come-from-away-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T183000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Evil Dead The Musical - ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:Groovy songs\, bloody fun\, and all the Evil Dead you can handle! \nFive college friends want to let loose. Where else can they go but that remote abandoned cabin in the woods? This hair-brained musical will have you screaming for more as the demons possess and a roaring chainsaw dismembers. See Ash and his friends in the spectacle complete with bad jokes\, off-the-wall lyrics and lots and lots of blood. \nSun.\, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. | Tues.\, Aug. 25 6:30 p.m. \nDoors open 30 minutes early. You only need to attend one night. \nCasting: Ash: male\, 20-30 | Cheryl: female\, 20 | Annie/Shelly: female\, 20-30 | Jake: male\, 30-40 | Linda: female\, 20-30 | Scott: male\, 20-30 | Ed: male\, 20-30 | Shemps (2): male of female \nCome to Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) -120 Abraham Dr. \nLearn about the show here: https://www.actorsinc.org/shows/evil-dead-the-musical
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/upcoming-auditions-evil-dead-the-musical-actors-2/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T130000
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Evil Dead The Musical - ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:Groovy songs\, bloody fun\, and all the Evil Dead you can handle! \nFive college friends want to let loose. Where else can they go but that remote abandoned cabin in the woods? This hair-brained musical will have you screaming for more as the demons possess and a roaring chainsaw dismembers. See Ash and his friends in the spectacle complete with bad jokes\, off-the-wall lyrics and lots and lots of blood. \nSun.\, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. | Tues.\, Aug. 25 6:30 p.m. \nDoors open 30 minutes early. You only need to attend one night. \nCasting: Ash: male\, 20-30 | Cheryl: female\, 20 | Annie/Shelly: female\, 20-30 | Jake: male\, 30-40 | Linda: female\, 20-30 | Scott: male\, 20-30 | Ed: male\, 20-30 | Shemps (2): male of female \nCome to Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) -120 Abraham Dr. \nLearn about the show here: https://www.actorsinc.org/shows/evil-dead-the-musical
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/upcoming-auditions-evil-dead-the-musical-actors/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20260817T021105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T044346Z
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SUMMARY:IDK Improv Troupe at ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:After singing some Broadway Karaoke stick around for the the IDK Improv Troupe. Show starts at 6:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/idk-improv-troupe-at-actors/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20260817T020611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T044439Z
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SUMMARY:Broadway Karaoke at ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:Join Jenna and Jordan as they host our next ACTORS Broadway Karaoke! Karaoke will be held in the theater from 3 – 6 p.m.. Come for the whole time or arrive whenever you’re able. A QR code will be provided to join the queue. Songs are not limited to Broadway pieces – we’ll be using Karafun. Stick around after karaoke to be entertained by the IDK Improv Troupe – show begins at 6:30 p.m. We can’t wait to sing with you again!\n\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/broadway-karaoke-and-idk-improv-group-at-actors/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20260730T014134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T014134Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Bridal Sale - ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:ACTORS Vintage Bridal Sale \nSat.\, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at ACTORS – 120 Abraham Dr. Ames\, IA \nItems for sale include: \n\nBridal gowns circa 1940 to 1990\nBridesmaids dresses in a variety of styles\nMother-of-the-bride and Mother-of-the-groom attire\nWedding\, evening\, and holiday wear\nHats\, veils\, and other wedding accessories\n\nMethod of Payment: Cash\, Venmo\, and charge cards (includes 3% fee) \nAll sales are “As Is” and Final
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/vintage-bridal-sale-actors/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251230T000842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T000842Z
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SUMMARY:Footloose (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Footloose\nStage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie\nLyrics by Dean Pitchford\nMusic by Tom Snow with additional music by Eric Carmen\, Sammy Hager\, Kenny Loggins\, and Jim Steinman\nBased on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford \nKick off your shoes and cut loose–Footloose is 40!\nBased on the explosive rock-n-roll musical movie\, this Broadway hit tells the story of Ren McCormack\, a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town.  He is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school but wasn’t expecting to fall in love with the preacher’s daughter.  Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. \nFootloose is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/footloose-actors/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251230T000842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T000842Z
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SUMMARY:Footloose (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Footloose\nStage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie\nLyrics by Dean Pitchford\nMusic by Tom Snow with additional music by Eric Carmen\, Sammy Hager\, Kenny Loggins\, and Jim Steinman\nBased on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford \nKick off your shoes and cut loose–Footloose is 40!\nBased on the explosive rock-n-roll musical movie\, this Broadway hit tells the story of Ren McCormack\, a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town.  He is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school but wasn’t expecting to fall in love with the preacher’s daughter.  Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. \nFootloose is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/footloose-actors/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251230T000842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T000842Z
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SUMMARY:Footloose (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Footloose\nStage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie\nLyrics by Dean Pitchford\nMusic by Tom Snow with additional music by Eric Carmen\, Sammy Hager\, Kenny Loggins\, and Jim Steinman\nBased on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford \nKick off your shoes and cut loose–Footloose is 40!\nBased on the explosive rock-n-roll musical movie\, this Broadway hit tells the story of Ren McCormack\, a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town.  He is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school but wasn’t expecting to fall in love with the preacher’s daughter.  Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. \nFootloose is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/footloose-actors/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251230T000842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T000842Z
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SUMMARY:Footloose (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Footloose\nStage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie\nLyrics by Dean Pitchford\nMusic by Tom Snow with additional music by Eric Carmen\, Sammy Hager\, Kenny Loggins\, and Jim Steinman\nBased on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford \nKick off your shoes and cut loose–Footloose is 40!\nBased on the explosive rock-n-roll musical movie\, this Broadway hit tells the story of Ren McCormack\, a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town.  He is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school but wasn’t expecting to fall in love with the preacher’s daughter.  Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. \nFootloose is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/footloose-actors/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251230T000842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T000842Z
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SUMMARY:Footloose (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Footloose\nStage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie\nLyrics by Dean Pitchford\nMusic by Tom Snow with additional music by Eric Carmen\, Sammy Hager\, Kenny Loggins\, and Jim Steinman\nBased on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford \nKick off your shoes and cut loose–Footloose is 40!\nBased on the explosive rock-n-roll musical movie\, this Broadway hit tells the story of Ren McCormack\, a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town.  He is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school but wasn’t expecting to fall in love with the preacher’s daughter.  Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. \nFootloose is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/footloose-actors/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251230T000842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T000842Z
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SUMMARY:Footloose (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Footloose\nStage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie\nLyrics by Dean Pitchford\nMusic by Tom Snow with additional music by Eric Carmen\, Sammy Hager\, Kenny Loggins\, and Jim Steinman\nBased on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford \nKick off your shoes and cut loose–Footloose is 40!\nBased on the explosive rock-n-roll musical movie\, this Broadway hit tells the story of Ren McCormack\, a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town.  He is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school but wasn’t expecting to fall in love with the preacher’s daughter.  Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. \nFootloose is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/footloose-actors/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251230T000842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T000842Z
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SUMMARY:Footloose (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Footloose\nStage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie\nLyrics by Dean Pitchford\nMusic by Tom Snow with additional music by Eric Carmen\, Sammy Hager\, Kenny Loggins\, and Jim Steinman\nBased on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford \nKick off your shoes and cut loose–Footloose is 40!\nBased on the explosive rock-n-roll musical movie\, this Broadway hit tells the story of Ren McCormack\, a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town.  He is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school but wasn’t expecting to fall in love with the preacher’s daughter.  Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. \nFootloose is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/footloose-actors/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251230T000842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T000842Z
UID:10002536-1781206200-1781206200@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Footloose (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Footloose\nStage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie\nLyrics by Dean Pitchford\nMusic by Tom Snow with additional music by Eric Carmen\, Sammy Hager\, Kenny Loggins\, and Jim Steinman\nBased on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford \nKick off your shoes and cut loose–Footloose is 40!\nBased on the explosive rock-n-roll musical movie\, this Broadway hit tells the story of Ren McCormack\, a big-city teen who finds himself out of place in a rural town.  He is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school but wasn’t expecting to fall in love with the preacher’s daughter.  Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. \nFootloose is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/footloose-actors/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20260221T225210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T225210Z
UID:10004787-1774719000-1774719000@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Season 71 Reveal Party and Open House - ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to step into the spotlight—because we’re rolling out the red carpet for YOU! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we unveil our 2026–2027 season in style. The night begins with an Open House\, where you can explore the full theater\, peek behind the curtain\, and discover the magic that happens offstage. Learn more about the history of ACTORS\, meet some of the people who make it all happen\, and see what it truly takes to bring a show to life on our stage. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and you’re welcome to arrive at any point before the season announcement begins at 6:30 p.m. \nRed Carpet + Photo Backdrop\nDress to impress and strike a pose—we’re giving you the full awards‑night treatment.\nBar Opens at 5:30 p.m.\nSip\, mingle\, and enjoy the atmosphere before the big reveal. Tour the theater and talk with the pros stationed around the building during our open house for the first hour of the night. \nSeason Announcement at 6:30 p.m.\nBe among the first to hear what’s coming to the ACTORS stage for Season 71!\nThis is your excuse to go all out. We encourage formal attire\, but you are welcome to dress however you feel most comfortable. Glam it up\, channel your inner star\, and make your entrance! \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you and present the next season to our incredible community. See you on the red carpet!\nSaturday\, March 28\nOpen house starts at 5:30 p.m.\nSeason 71 reveal begins at 6:30 p.m. \nACTORS Studio\n120 Abraham Dr. \nACTORS receives support from the City of Ames through the Commission on the Arts\, Discover Ames\, and the Story County Community Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/season-71-reveal-party-and-open-house-actors/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251129T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T154848Z
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SUMMARY:Making God Laugh - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan \nIf you want to make God laugh\, tell Him about your plans. One family. Three kids. Thirty years. Each scene captures a holiday at the suburban home of Ruthie and Bill as they welcome home their children\, each now very different adults.  \nMaking God Laugh is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.com    \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames \nBill – Troy Gould \nRuthie – Jean Eichmeier \nRichard – Jobe Fee \nMaddie – Mary Yarkosky \nThomas – Jordan Miyoshi
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251129T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T154848Z
UID:10002098-1770492600-1770501600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Making God Laugh - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan \nIf you want to make God laugh\, tell Him about your plans. One family. Three kids. Thirty years. Each scene captures a holiday at the suburban home of Ruthie and Bill as they welcome home their children\, each now very different adults.  \nMaking God Laugh is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.com    \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames \nBill – Troy Gould \nRuthie – Jean Eichmeier \nRichard – Jobe Fee \nMaddie – Mary Yarkosky \nThomas – Jordan Miyoshi
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251129T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T154848Z
UID:10002097-1770406200-1770415200@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Making God Laugh - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan \nIf you want to make God laugh\, tell Him about your plans. One family. Three kids. Thirty years. Each scene captures a holiday at the suburban home of Ruthie and Bill as they welcome home their children\, each now very different adults.  \nMaking God Laugh is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.com    \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames \nBill – Troy Gould \nRuthie – Jean Eichmeier \nRichard – Jobe Fee \nMaddie – Mary Yarkosky \nThomas – Jordan Miyoshi
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20260124T200820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T200820Z
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Over the River and Through the Woods - ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:February 1 and 2 at 7 p.m.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\nCasting 3 men and 3 women \nFour grandparents (2 Male/2 Female) \nTwo young adults (1 Male/1 Female) \nAuditions will consist of reading from the script – a perusal copy is available at the information desk on the second floor of the Ames Public Library. \nDoors open 30 minutes early. \nACTORS is located at 120 Abraham Drive. To contact us\, please call (515)292-2073 or email us at info@actorsinc.org.  Our website address is www.actorsinc.org.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/auditions-over-the-river-and-through-the-woods-actors-2/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.amesart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/over-the-river.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20260124T200736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T200736Z
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Over the River and Through the Woods - ACTORS
DESCRIPTION:February 1 and 2 at 7 p.m.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\nCasting 3 men and 3 women \nFour grandparents (2 Male/2 Female) \nTwo young adults (1 Male/1 Female) \nAuditions will consist of reading from the script – a perusal copy is available at the information desk on the second floor of the Ames Public Library. \nDoors open 30 minutes early. \nACTORS is located at 120 Abraham Drive. To contact us\, please call (515)292-2073 or email us at info@actorsinc.org.  Our website address is www.actorsinc.org.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/auditions-over-the-river-and-through-the-woods-actors/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.amesart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/over-the-river.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T220000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251129T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T154848Z
UID:10002096-1769887800-1769896800@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Making God Laugh - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan \nIf you want to make God laugh\, tell Him about your plans. One family. Three kids. Thirty years. Each scene captures a holiday at the suburban home of Ruthie and Bill as they welcome home their children\, each now very different adults.  \nMaking God Laugh is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.com    \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames \nBill – Troy Gould \nRuthie – Jean Eichmeier \nRichard – Jobe Fee \nMaddie – Mary Yarkosky \nThomas – Jordan Miyoshi
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251129T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T154848Z
UID:10002095-1769801400-1769810400@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Making God Laugh - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan \nIf you want to make God laugh\, tell Him about your plans. One family. Three kids. Thirty years. Each scene captures a holiday at the suburban home of Ruthie and Bill as they welcome home their children\, each now very different adults.  \nMaking God Laugh is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.com    \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames \nBill – Troy Gould \nRuthie – Jean Eichmeier \nRichard – Jobe Fee \nMaddie – Mary Yarkosky \nThomas – Jordan Miyoshi
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.amesart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Making_God_Laugh_83376EFEE1970.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T220000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251129T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T154848Z
UID:10002094-1769715000-1769724000@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Making God Laugh - Ames Community Theater (ACTORS)
DESCRIPTION:Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan \nIf you want to make God laugh\, tell Him about your plans. One family. Three kids. Thirty years. Each scene captures a holiday at the suburban home of Ruthie and Bill as they welcome home their children\, each now very different adults.  \nMaking God Laugh is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts Inc. www.playscripts.com    \nTickets available online or at The Octagon Shop\, 427 Douglas\, Downtown Ames \nBill – Troy Gould \nRuthie – Jean Eichmeier \nRichard – Jobe Fee \nMaddie – Mary Yarkosky \nThomas – Jordan Miyoshi
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-ames-community-theater-actors/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.amesart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Making_God_Laugh_83376EFEE1970.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251021T044704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T044704Z
UID:10001048-1762801200-1762812000@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Making God Laugh Auditions - Ames Community Theater
DESCRIPTION:Sun.\, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. and Mon.\, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.\nCasting 3 men and 2 women \nCast of Characters:\nRuthie:  The matriarch of the family.  She starts the play in her late 40s or early 50s and ages 30 years as does everyone.  She’s bossy\, authoritative\, means well\, but tries to steer the world more than is humanly possible.  She needles each of her children and even her husband\, Bill\, to an extent\, but at the bottom\, way down there\, truly loves them all. \nBill: The patriarch.  He loves everyone and is a go-with-the-flow sort.  Easygoing\, wouldn’t hurt anyone’s feelings\, desperately in love with his kids and wife.  Being the dad of these people and Ruthie’s husband is his life’s work and he’s successful at it.  He lives a little in fear of Ruthie\, but the worm turns when it must. \nRichard:  The eldest son.  Mid-to-late 20s as we start.  He wants to conquer the world and is always looking for ways to do that.  Not a plugger\, more of an entrepreneur.   He buys the latest everything and dresses “up to the second” stylish.  He’s a good guy but has perhaps seen too many movies of how men behave rather than behaving as he would.  A one-time football hero\, he misses that kind of spotlight. \nMaddie:  Second Child.  Mid-20s at the top.  She’s an aspiring actress.  A strong-willed person who loves her family.  She’s closest to Thomas\, and the two of them have a long-standing habit of picking on their big brother as a team.  It’s good-natured except when it’s not.  Of all the kids\, she’s the only one to have moved away from her hometown.  She lives in New York and struggles with the artist’s life as well as her life-life.  She and her mother have a difficult relationship. \nThomas:  Son two.  The baby of the family and the “good” son.  A nice\, even-tempered guy\, in the style of his father\, who thought his life was on a plan.  A devoutly religious man studying for the priesthood at the beginning\, he’s nonetheless funny\, warm\, and not at all rigid in his approach to life. He means very well\, but like everyone has his life turn out differently than he planned.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-auditions-ames-community-theater/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260920T110212
CREATED:20251021T044704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T044704Z
UID:10001047-1762696800-1762707600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Making God Laugh Auditions - Ames Community Theater
DESCRIPTION:Sun.\, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. and Mon.\, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.\nCasting 3 men and 2 women \nCast of Characters:\nRuthie:  The matriarch of the family.  She starts the play in her late 40s or early 50s and ages 30 years as does everyone.  She’s bossy\, authoritative\, means well\, but tries to steer the world more than is humanly possible.  She needles each of her children and even her husband\, Bill\, to an extent\, but at the bottom\, way down there\, truly loves them all. \nBill: The patriarch.  He loves everyone and is a go-with-the-flow sort.  Easygoing\, wouldn’t hurt anyone’s feelings\, desperately in love with his kids and wife.  Being the dad of these people and Ruthie’s husband is his life’s work and he’s successful at it.  He lives a little in fear of Ruthie\, but the worm turns when it must. \nRichard:  The eldest son.  Mid-to-late 20s as we start.  He wants to conquer the world and is always looking for ways to do that.  Not a plugger\, more of an entrepreneur.   He buys the latest everything and dresses “up to the second” stylish.  He’s a good guy but has perhaps seen too many movies of how men behave rather than behaving as he would.  A one-time football hero\, he misses that kind of spotlight. \nMaddie:  Second Child.  Mid-20s at the top.  She’s an aspiring actress.  A strong-willed person who loves her family.  She’s closest to Thomas\, and the two of them have a long-standing habit of picking on their big brother as a team.  It’s good-natured except when it’s not.  Of all the kids\, she’s the only one to have moved away from her hometown.  She lives in New York and struggles with the artist’s life as well as her life-life.  She and her mother have a difficult relationship. \nThomas:  Son two.  The baby of the family and the “good” son.  A nice\, even-tempered guy\, in the style of his father\, who thought his life was on a plan.  A devoutly religious man studying for the priesthood at the beginning\, he’s nonetheless funny\, warm\, and not at all rigid in his approach to life. He means very well\, but like everyone has his life turn out differently than he planned.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/making-god-laugh-auditions-ames-community-theater/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Ames Community Theater\, 120 Abraham Drive\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Community Theater":MAILTO:info@actorsinc.org
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