It may have taken two extra years to get here, but Heart-A-Rama’s 50^th anniversary show is happening THIS SPRING!

Auditions

Auditions for the show will take place at 7 P.M. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, in the Behringer Room of the Two Rivers Community House, and 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, Feb. 20, in the Koska Room of the Two Rivers Community House for anyone who is at least 21 years old. Those auditioning will be asked to read from a provided script and sing a brief song (“Happy Birthday” is acceptable!). Those auditioning should bring a list of scheduling conflicts for March and April. Cast members must be available for all scheduled rehearsals, dress rehearsals on April 24 and 25, and performances.

Theme

“Heart-A-Rama Strikes Gold” is this year’s theme, and shows will be April 28-30 and May 5-7 at the J.E. Hamilton Community House in Two Rivers.  This year’s show will bring back classic skits such as “The Galloping Gourmet,” “The Bout,” and “If I Came Back from History.”

Tickets

Tickets for “Heart-A-Rama Strikes Gold!” will go on sale soon.  Whether you’re buying new tickets or exchanging tickets you bought for the postponed 2020 dates, more details on dates, locations, etc. for ticket sales will be released in the very near future.  Patrons who already bought tickets for 2020 will need to exchange them for new tickets or buy new.  You will not be able to exchange tickets at the door.

About Heart-A-Rama

Heart-A-Rama has raised just over $2.9 million dollars in 49 years for the American Heart Association, along with donating AEDs (automated external defibrillators) to local nonprofit organizations!  We are hoping to reach the $3 million mark this year as we celebrate 50 years!

Auditions for Heart-A-Rama’s 50th anniversary show are on! They will take place at 7 P.M. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, and 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, Aug. 22, in the Mertens Family Lobby/Kadow Movie Museum at the Capitol Civic Centre for anyone who is at least 21 years old. Those auditioning will be asked to read from a provided script and sing a brief song (“Happy Birthday” is acceptable!). Those auditioning should bring a list of scheduling conflicts for September and October. Cast members must be available for all scheduled rehearsals, dress rehearsals on October 24 and 25, and performances.

“Heart-A-Rama Strikes Gold” is this year’s theme, and shows will be October 28-30 and November 4-6 at the J.E. Hamilton Community House in Two Rivers. This year’s show will bring back classic skits such as “The Galloping Gourmet,” “The Bout,” and “If I Came Back from History.”

Also, we will be selling 50th anniversary DVDs ($10), 50th anniversary DVD movie posters ($10), Heart-A-Rama yard signs ($5), and Heart-A-Rama can koozies ($3 or 2 for $5) at auditions, so bring some money along, if interested! See you soon!

Due to the continued presence of COVID-19 in Manitowoc County, the 50th anniversary show of Heart-A-Rama has been postponed until Fall of 2021 to protect the health and safety of our cast, crew, and audience. Show dates for the Fall shows will be October 28, 29, and 30, and November 4, 5, and 6.

With Heart-A-Rama bringing in more than 250 patrons per night, along with many cast and crew members, there is no safe way to social distance according to CDC guidelines in the current health landscape while still providing a top-notch “Heart-A-Rama experience.” We value our community too much to put anyone at risk.

To our sponsors and guests: Please wait for further instructions and hold on to your tickets if you had already purchased them for the 2020 show.  Information on ticket options will be announced prior to the show dates.

If you have questions or concerns about this announcement, please connect with Heart-A-Rama on  Facebook or here at heartarama.org. Stay safe and healthy, and remember,  You Gotta Have Heart!

Due to the continued presence of COVID-19 in Manitowoc County, the 50th anniversary show of Heart-A-Rama has been postponed until 2021 to protect the health and safety of our cast, crew, and audience. Show dates for 2021 are scheduled for April 22, 23, and 24, and April 29, 30, and May 1.

With Heart-A-Rama bringing in more than 250 patrons per night, along with many cast and crew members, there is no safe way to social distance according to CDC guidelines in the current health landscape while still providing a top-notch “Heart-A-Rama experience.” We value our community too much to put anyone at risk.  While we are saddened by this necessary decision, we plan on celebrating our 50th anniversary to the fullest extent and with the biggest heart in 2021!  Remember, we all want to reach the goal of $3 million raised toward heart health, and you can be a part of that in 2021!

To our sponsors and guests: Please wait for further instructions and hold on to your tickets if you had already purchased them for the 2020 show. Information on ticket options will be announced in the coming weeks.

If you have questions or concerns about this announcement, please connect with Heart-A-Rama on  Facebook or at  www.heartarama.org. Stay safe and healthy, and remember,  You Gotta Have Heart!

As you know, Heart-A-Rama 2020 has been postponed until October due to health concerns amid the COVID-19 outbreak. This decision comes after guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

That said, we are hopeful that social distancing restrictions will be relaxed by fall so that we can all enjoy an evening of comedy, song and dance, music, food, and fundraising!

The rescheduled Heart-A-Rama 2020 performance dates are:

• Thursday, October 22
• Friday, October 23
• Saturday, October 24
• Thursday, October 29
• Friday, October 30
• Saturday, October 31

We will give more information on Heart-A-Rama in-person ticket sales and exchanges in the future as the CDC dictates safe social interaction.  Anyone with online tickets was already contacted.  If you have online tickets and you haven’t switched to a new date, contact us.

A heartfelt thank you to audience members, cast, and crew for your patience through all of this. One great way to help us cope with this pandemic is with a healthy heart, so let’s keep working toward that goal! YOU GOTTA HAVE HEART!