ZCT-19th Annual Angel Tree Benefit - December 11, 12, 13 - MUST call 740.455.6487 to order tickets - 940 Findley Ave

Zanesville Community Theatre, Inc.
1963 - 2010 (740) 455-6487
940 Findley Ave, Zanesville OH
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Zanesville Community Theatre, Inc.is a wholly volunteer organization, having no paid staff positions. ZCT serves the Zanesville and Southeastern Ohio areas. ZCT is dedicated to the production of plays, musicals, and other dramatic presentations; and to the education of our members and the communities we serve in theatrical techniques and presentations. ZCT's first show was in November 1963. ZCT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

The Zanesville Community Theatre's 19th Annual Angel Tree Benefit

Once again these intrepid thespians are heading up a troop of volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of others by raising funds to help the Salvation Army's Mission in helping others during the holiday season.

How does Zanesville Community Theatre do it?

Well....each year the Zanesville Community Theatre creates a holiday show that casts everyone that auditions. Yep EVERYBODY gets a part! No prepared pieces are needed. Anyone who wants to participate - can! Everyone is welcome. From the young to the young at heart - not a soul is turned away.

Rich, Shelley and friends then create a festive holiday show around those who audition!

The theater also conducts a raffle. Raffle prizes are donated by generous businesses and citizens who want to contribute to the cause. (Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.) Prizes range from new tool sets from Goss or new Bicycles to designer bags and floral arrangements - and everything in between!

ZCT then tosses their set ticket price aside in lieu of a donation instead. This way, families, no matter their size or economic status can enjoy a quality holiday show together.

This production is a volunteer effort.

100% of the funds from the donations-in-lieu-ticket-prices and raffle ticket sales goes directly to purchase items for children on the Salvation Army's Angel Tree. %100. Not a penny of that money is used for other purposes.

Funds to help cover the production costs are donated by generous supporters of ZCT and their Angel Tree Mission. Interested in sponsoring our show? contact Shelley Tolliver at Contact_Us We'd sure appreciate the help.

ZCT pays the bills by the sale of concessions during this production. Donations to the theater are greatly appreciated.

Our show is 1 weekend only - the second weekend in December - the 11th, 12th and 13th.

Reservations are made by calling ZCT at (740) 455-6487. As this is a benefit fundraiser, on-line reservations aren't possible. Reservations are a must as seating is limited. Our house seats around 92 per production.

Director's Note:

Our theatre, being wholly subsidized by our patrons and members from Zanesville and surrounding communities, needed a way to say 'Thank You' and give something back to the community. I thought a community Christmas show would be just the ticket. With the help of an old friend (Bruce Revennaugh) we came up with some guidelines

We'd put on two shows
We would write and produce it ourselves
We would give all the monies we garnered to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree (ZCT's shoppers using the money raised and actually buying the presents delivered to the Salvation Army)
We would take only donations (no set ticket price)
and
We would cast everybody that auditions
(this would help us find new talent)

Our goal was to put on a quality theatrical production, family oriented, celebrating the season and ultimately help some kids in the
process.

That was 19 years ago. Two shows have expanded to three and sometimes four.

Friends, family, professional and amateurs - our people have come together to entertain the community, provoking laughter, tears, introspective thoughts and rejoicing. Raising thousands of dollars and helping hundreds of children - dreams become reality and on Christmas morning, the gifts we help give seemingly come back ten fold.

2009 Angel Tree Benefit Raffle Prizes - Thanks to all who contributed to our success this year. We helped 80 children have a Christmas thanks to the following businesses, citizens and secret Santas! We couldn't do it without you. Happy New Year one and all.

Girls Bike from Cloud 9 Ltd
Boys Bike from Cloud 9 Ltd
Leslie Cope Print from Mark Tolliver
Leslie Cope Picture Pair from Velma Cope of the Leslie Cope Gallery
Longaberger Casserole Basket
Longaberger 9x15 baking dish
Crescent Wrench Tool Set from Goss Supply
IPOD Shuffle
$25 BP Gas Card
$15 Studio Blu Gift Card
Full Volume Hair Care Gift Set
An Artificial Lit Centerpiece from Tracy's Flowers and Gifts
$25 Blits Family Party Package
Lighted Block O
Hand knitted Hat and Scarf sets
Learning Back Pack filled with books
Petunia Picture by Photographer David Yocum
Night Light from Frames, Flames and more
Massage Therapy Station Session
Winter Ronna Scent Set with Teddy Bear
Amaryllis with planter
Outdoor Country Picture by Photographer David Yocum
Home Interiors Framed Picture of girls on a beach
(2) $25 Gift Cards from the Home Depot
Romantic evening Basket with Wine, Glasses and appetizers
Holiday Pillow
Golden Gift Box of Select Chocolates from Bloomer Candy Company
(2) Black & Decker Kids Tool sets from R.L. Tolliver & Company
A Water gift set from Starlight & Special Olympics
Candle Gift Set from Lumilight Candle Company
Black Berry Bath Set from the Girl Scout Troup
$20 Pizza Hut Gift Card from ABC Title Agency
$25 Applebees Gift Card from Allen Baughman Attorney at Law
$25 LA Hair Cutter Gift Card
Swim Lessons from Bishop Rosecrans
The Da Vinci Dilemma from R.L. Tolliver & Company
Polar Fleece Snow Blanket
Boxed Lunch Set from Ditty's Down Town Deli
$35 Adornetto's Gift Card from Adornetto's Restaurant
Floral & Pine Santa Center Piece from Imlay Florists
$35 Tumbleweeds Gift Card from Mudget's Monuments
1- Free 18 holes of Golf from Sunrise Mini Golf
Computer virus cleaning and protection from S.L. Stewart Computers
(3) Custom Black Quartz Necklaces
Hartstone Buckeye Hot Cocoa Mugs and Cookie Tray from Hartstone Pottery
Hartstone Cookie Jar from Hartstone Potter
$25 Ken Brown Auto Service Gift Certificate
Animal Shelter Ornaments
Candle
Christmas Placemats
(4) $10 Gift Certificates to Gup's Place Restaurant from Randy & Danni Guthrie
Stoneware T pot from Heritage Stoneware
Nut Wrench from Carter's Lumber
Socket Set from Higgins Lumber
Halogen Light
Mini Camera
Sleigh Floral Arrangement from The Little Shop on the Corner
Kid Tough FP3 Player
Travel Mug
$25 Applebees Gift Card from Snouffer Funeral Services
Cookies
Kate Summerville Cosmetics
Red Sleigh with candle and holiday coasters
Basket with holiday mugs
Green Sleigh with lighted holiday necklace
Poodle Tote
German Shepherd Tote
Labrador Retriever Tote
LED Candle Tea light set
Gingerbread House Kit
Holiday Baking Set

Ticket Pricing

Musicals
Full: $15, Senior: $10, Student: $9, Youth: $5
Dramas/Comedies
Full: $12, Senior: $8, Student: $8, Youth: $5

Group rates for 10 or more are available

Tickets may be reserved by phone or ordered on-line - see link at the top of the page
Note: Patrons & Advertisers MUST call 740.455.6487 to reserve their seats - all others may order on-line or call.