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Happy Harry's locations: 
2051 32nd Ave. So. and 2702 Gateway Dr.

charge by phone:
866-300-8300

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SEASON ONE . . .
ETC
Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson     
AUGUST 7 - 11 
music and lyrics by Michael Friedman,
book by Alex Timbers
The show is a comedic Wild West rock musical about the founding of the Democratic Party.  It redefines Andrew Jackson as an Emo rock star and focuses on populism, the Indian Removal Act, and his relationship with his wife Rachel.

Red   
late fall 2012 
by  John Logan
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant and the threatening presence of a new generation of artists, Mark Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet: to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting.

Bachelorette  
winter 2013 
by Leslye Headland
Four friends fueled by resentment embark on a night of debauchery that goes from playfully wasted to devastating destructive.  A wicked black comedy about female friendship and growing up in an age of excess.

The Receptionist
SpRING  2013
by Adam Bock
At the start of a typical day in the NE office, Beverly deals with ringing phones and her colleague’s romantic troubles. But the appearance of a charming rep from the Central Office disrupts the friendly routine…

Avenue Q
SUMMER 2013
music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marxs,
book by Jeff Whitty
Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York City apartment all the way out on Avenue Q.

The DROWSY CHAPERONE  
SUMMER 2013
music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.
It all begins when a die-hard musical-theatre fan plays his favorite cast album on his turntable, and the musical literally bursts to life in his living room, telling the rambunctious tale of a brazen Broadway starlet trying to find, and keep, her true love.

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ETC

what is it?  ________________________
otherwise known as Empire Theatre Company, ETC is a new collaboration between Chris Berg and the Empire Arts Center. ETC will be an ongoing theatre company under the direction of Chris and housed at the Empire Arts Center.  The company will present an annual season of unique and cutting edge plays that will appeal to a new audience of theatre-goers.

THE FIRST PRODUCTION OF SEASON ONE is set for August 7 - 11 and will feature the musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. This show is a comedic Wild West rock musical about the founding of the Democratic Party.  It redefines Andrew Jackson as an Emo rock star and focuses on populism, the Indian Removal Act, and his relationship with his wife Rachel.  Auditions for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson are this Friday (May 18th at 6:00pm).
              please watch for more information in the weeks to
              come regarding season tickets

Wednesday,  May 16:  Central High School Honor Society*  7:00pm

Friday,   May 18:  E.T.C. auditions    6:00pm

Saturday, May 19:  GGFSO* Concert    7:30pm

Monday, May 21:  Red River High School* Orchestra Concert 2:00pm

Wednesday, May 23:  Youth For Christ*  7:30pm

*facility rental