By Bob Braddy
Upcoming is the 25th season for The Dillon County Theatre, bringing live entertainment to its stage. This year’s schedule of events promises to be varied and enjoyable, as shown below. Also, below is an application for membership, which offers various levels and corresponding numbers of tickets. The cost of the basic patrons membership remains at $80, the same as it has been for years.
“We are hoping for continued good support from the community this season, both in membership and attendance. A lot of hard work goes into the presentation of these events and our reward is good turnouts for them. “We hope to see you at Brian Pittman’s Elvis show on Saturday, August 17 and all the ones to follow,” said Frances Tyler, DCT president.

Schedule 2013-2014 Season
Saturday, August 17:
7:30 PM
BRYAN PITTMAN, ELVIS IMPERSONATOR
Elvis is in the building! Well, not exactly, but Bryan Pittman’s impersonation will make you think he is. Bryan is well known in the Grand Strand area as an Elvis impersonator. This will commemorate the 36th anniversary of Elvis’ death. He will be performing all of the Elvis favorites, such as “Jail House Rock,” “My Way,” “Always On My Mind,” and more. Come rock and roll with us!

Sunday, November 17:
3:00 PM
OUR ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO VETERANS
This event will offer a patriotic salute to our veterans through music, film, and verse for the many sacrifices they have made to secure our precious freedoms.
We will also remember the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, which occurred on this date 50 years ago.
Those attending will leave with a new appreciation of the greatness of our country, past, present, and future.

Saturday, February 22:
7:30 PM
MICHAEL LEON THOMAS
Artistic director, dancer, and choreographer Michael Leon Thomas is the founder of MOTION THEATRE LAB.
A native of Dillon, Thomas made his professional debut with renowned dance and artistic director Judith Jameson.
He will bring us an evening of varied and highly entertaining choreography.
He is the cousin of Dillon’s Kevin Thomas and is a graduate of Dillon High School.

Friday, April 4:
7:30 PM
RUSSELL LONG
Russell Long, a Dillon County native and celebrated pianist, will bring us an evening of classical and popular favorites.
Many will remember Russell from previous performances here.  You won’t want to miss this performance!

Saturday, May 10:
7:30 PM
DEEP RIVER
This will be the grand finale of our season. It will feature Henry (Hank) Jones, baritone, who is returning to our Dillon stage for the first time in fifteen years. Henry sang with the Houston Grand Opera and in professional touring productions of “Porgy and Bess” and “Showboat”.
He made this theatrical debut at the Florence Little Theatre in “Showboat” and “Big River”. Along with Robin Thompson as his accompanist on piano, he will be joined by Shaw and Rebecca Thompson, David and Arlene Boyd, and other singers singing spirituals as well as selections from “Porgy and Bess,” “Big River,” and “Showboat.”