SCT February 2025 Volunteer Newsletter

Springboro Community Theatre

Author

Patrick Cassidy
February 25, 2025

You’re receiving this because you’ve generously volunteered, or expressed an interest in one or more SCT events in this or the past few season—thank you for being an essential part of our success! 🎭

February Springboro Community Theatre Volunteer Newsletter:

🎭 February Volunteer Newsletter – Springboro Community Theatre 🎭

Hello, amazing SCT volunteers! As we finish up February, we want to take a moment to thank you for your dedication and hard work. Whether you’re welcoming guests, pouring drinks, running the box office, acting on stage or helping behind the scenes, we couldn’t do it without you!

🎟️ Upcoming Shows & Volunteer Needs

🔥 Assassins - Feb 28 - Mar 9th

Assassins is a darkly satirical musical by Stephen Sondheim (music & lyrics) and John Weidman (book) that explores the lives and motives of nine individuals who attempted (successfully or not) to assassinate U.S. presidents. Through a blend of historical fiction and vaudevillian-style storytelling, the show examines the American Dream’s dark underbelly, portraying these infamous figures as desperate individuals seeking recognition, justice, or revenge.

Set in a carnival-like atmosphere, the show is narrated by the Proprietor, who tempts each assassin into taking their shot, and the Balladeer, who offers a contrasting perspective on their actions. From John Wilkes Booth (Lincoln’s assassin) to Lee Harvey Oswald (Kennedy’s assassin), the musical weaves together their stories, culminating in a haunting conclusion about fame, disillusionment, and violence in American culture.

With its bold concept, non-linear storytelling, and provocative themes, Assassins challenges audiences to reconsider history’s villains and their place in the national psyche.

This is an incredible show filled with amazing talent, get tickets here TICKETS

The runtime for this show is approximately 90 minutes and has no intermission.

The musical Assassins contains themes and depictions that may be sensitive for some audiences, it deals with Violence & Gun Use, Dark & Satirical Themes, Strong Language & Mature Content, and Mental Health Themes. it is intended for mature audiences due to its complex themes and subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.

We still need volunteers for:

✔ Box Office

✔ 50/50 Raffle

✔ Concessions

📌 Sign up now on Signup Genius: SIGNUP

🍿 Concessions Corner

We’ve streamlined our concession stand, with new SQUARE terminals, and streamlined our concession offerings to make it easier than ever to volunteer! If you’ve been hesitant before, don’t worry. Plus, it’s a great way to interact with our patrons!

🏆 Volunteer Spotlight

This month, we’re celebrating Emma Essex! 

Emma has recently taken the position of Shop Manager for the Theatre. Emma has a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Bowling Green and was employed by BGSU for 3 years to work in the campus scene shop, taking leadership roles during building for 4 mainstage shows, and 1 opera each year. During this time she lad load-in and strikes stepping in as a student technical director during many of these. In her time at Springboro she has worked on a dozen shows and was involved in the design of seven of those, including our current show Assassins. 

👏 Thank you, Emma, for all that you do and welcome to the Staff.

Auditions for Murder on the Orient Express

Springboro Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express"
Directed by Bekki Madden

Audition Dates: March 3 & 4 with possible callbacks on March 5th. Auditions will begin at 7:00pm. Call backs are by director invitation only.

Performance Dates: April 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3, 4

Auditions will consist of readings from the script sides. Sides should NOT be memorized.

About the play: 
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

📅 Mark Your Calendar

General Membership Meeting March 16th

SAVE THE DATE

2024-2025 SEASON AWARDS AND ELECTIONS

SUNDAY JULY 13TH 6-8 PM!

🔹 Upcoming Shows & Events:

Mar 15th

2026-2026 Season

Look for signups and the youth show announcement coming soon.

📢 Help us spread the word! Invite friends and family to sign up and get involved.

💌 Got ideas for the newsletter? Want to share your experience as a volunteer? Email us at [email protected]

Thank you for being part of the SCT family. We’ll see you at the theatre!

- Your SCT Volunteer Team

Springboro Community Theatre, an all-volunteer organization located in Springboro, Ohio, is a vibrant center for local performing arts. With a mission to bring quality live theater to the community, the theater showcases a diverse range of productions, from improv shows to timeless classics and contemporary works, and offers opportunities for performers and crew of all ages and levels of experience. It fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of community.

Let’s make 2025 a year to remember—together! 🌟