A must see! This pre-Broadway musical – Wartime Romance, A Time to Remember – will be presented at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 28. Two performances of this acclaimed patriotic production about a World War II (WWII) love story will be the last productions for non-profit beneficiaries as the musical will begin touring in July 2012. Atticus – Hero Dog will star in the musical and as Wayne Hackett, director, says “Atticus takes direction perfectly and adds his own special something to the stage.” He has received the Hero Dog Valor Award by the American Humane Association and is a devoted guide dog to his handler, Jim Hogan. Atticus participates in Veteran related events throughout the year and is a beloved member of the Santa Clarita Community.
The Victory Afternoon matinee performance begins at 3 p.m. American Family Funding and the City of Santa Clarita are sponsoring the performance and it will benefit the Prayer Angels for the Military. Joanne Lindsey Insurance Services, Bridge to Home( Formerly the Winter Emergency Shelter) and Single Mothers Outreach are sponsoring the evening performance.
The Gala Evening performance begins at 7 p.m. with ticket sale proceeds benefiting Single Mothers Outreach and Santa Clarita Shelter – A Bridge to Home (formerly the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation and Santa Clarita Valley Emergency Winter Shelter). Premiere Orchestra Seats are available for this Gala event and include a Canteen dinner decorated in vintage 1940’s style. The Pacific Theater of WWII cuisine will be Philippine provided by Cecila de Castro, owner of the Academy of Culinary Education and Kansas cuisine will consist of fried chicken and other enjoyable dishes.
The musical was born in 2006 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. The run closed to rave reviews and standing ovations – not only for the message, but for the lavish sets and lighting. The uplifting musical selections are played by a professional orchestra accompanying high energy dancing, soulful singing and heart warming acting. The message raises awareness about the courage of our troops who continue to make sacrifices in the pursuit of freedom.
Wartime Romance is written and produced by local Newhall resident, Marilyn Hackett, and is based on love letter correspondence during WWII between her mother, Margaret Wolff who lived in Horton, Kansas, and a US Marine Dive Bomber pilot in the Pacific Theater, Captain Tom Johnson, whom she married when he returned home. Marilyn says: “Wartime Romance was written to honor our Veterans and their families who have given so much to keep us safe,” and it does that magnificently.
Don’t miss this exciting show! Some of the cast is coming in from New York, having just finished on Broadway! Buy your tickets now and benefit the organization of your choice. Tickets and show information for these two performances are now available at www.wartimeromance.com with information or a direct link to each non-profit website for ticket purchase.