Variety Show Fundraiser Returns with Holiday Tunes, in ASC’s Bellamy Theater
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The next show on the ARTx3 Campus is an all-ages festive show, filled with harmonies of favorite holiday hits.
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) presents its variety show fundraiser “Razzle Dazzle: A Holiday Spectacular” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The show is in the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater at ASC’s home building, 701 S. Main St. Ticket-holders for the Dec. 1 performance are invited to a reception following the show.
“Razzle Dazzle” is ASC’s long-running variety show fundraiser, with ticket proceeds going to youth theater programming. This year’s show is directed by Lindsey Collins, with musical direction by Bethany Gere, and choreography by Grace McKissic. It is sponsored by Simmons Bank.
Each “Razzle Dazzle” features a different theme; this year’s is the first to feature a holiday theme.
“We’re taking the idea of ‘Razzle Dazzle’ and putting a holiday spin on it,” Gere said. “Theatergoers are in for a spectacular way to kick off the holiday season, with Christmas staples, some new versions of some classic songs, fun dancing, great singing, lots of Christmas joy — all of the holiday fun that you can imagine.”
Performers are Celeste Alexander, Barry Bates, Jenna Gieringer, Angelica Glass, Maegan Hickerson, Portia Jones, Erica Kriner, Blessence McCorvy, Jazmine Nguyen, Taylor Oates, K.C. Rowland, Tracy Sutherland, Ashley Thompson, Raymond Wallace and Donald Warren. Tickets are $20 each. They may be purchased at asc701.org/razzle-dazzle or by calling 870-536-3375. They can also be purchased at ASC during visitor hours or before the show. The box office opens 45 minutes before showtime.
“The money that is raised during this is going directly back into the theater, so we can offer programming for the youth in the Delta region,” Gere said. “It’s a great way to give back to the community and help us fundraise.”
Months of planning are about to pay off. “I am SO excited for people to see the show,” Gere said. “It is a party that we have all been needing. It’s a fun ride. We are simply having a good time. And I am excited for people to come have a good time with us.” For more information, contact Lindsey Collins at [email protected] or call 870-536-3375
