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Every story begins somewhere—and this season, we’re turning the page on a brand-new chapter at Saltwater Performing Arts. Season 13 brings together true stories, new stories, and timeless classics, each reminding us why stories matter: they connect us, challenge us, make us laugh, and help us see the world through someone else’s eyes.
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JUNIOR (Grades 3-5)
Workshop begins July 27
Four performances, November 6,7,8
Everyone’s favorite red-headed optimist, Annie, JR., takes the stage in this feel-good family musical packed with beloved songs, big personalities, plenty of laughs, and the timeless reminder that the sun really will come out tomorrow.
Fridays & Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 Youth, $12 Students, $18 Adult
(Senior & military discounts available)
Rated G for General audiences.
Run time 60-75 minute
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SPECIAL EVENT
A Very Merry "Pour-Formance"
A Wine Tasting Benefit
Who says great wine has to be expensive?
Join us for a festive evening of wine tasting, charcuterie, and live entertainment!
Wine educator Sally Bulavko will introduce you to some delicious, lesser-known wines that are all under $20 a bottle and easy to find right here in town! You’ll discover new favorites that are perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or just enjoying at home.
No wine expertise needed! Just come ready for a fun evening of great wine, good food, and a little entertainment, Saltwater-style!
Saturday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $50 (this is a 21+ event)
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ENCORE MUSICAL (18+)
Call Backs, Wed. Nov. 4
Six performances, March 19-27
Step into the spotlight with 9 to 5 The Musical, a high-energy, smash-hit comedy based on the iconic 1980 film and featuring an unforgettable, Tony-nominated score by the legendary Dolly Parton. This hilarious story of friendship and revenge may just revolutionize your workplace! Join us!
WE STILL NEED MALE ACTORS! If you are male presenting and want to have some Dolly-style fun, join us for Call Backs!
Call Backs: Wednesday, November 4
6:00-9:00 @ Friese Studio of Music
Rated PG-13 for adult humor
Run time: 2.5 hours
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KIDS (Grades K-2)
Workshop begins September 1
December 11, 12, 13
Give your K–2nd grader the chance to build confidence, make new friends, and discover the joy of performing with A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS! Designed especially for young performers, this workshop introduces children to acting, singing, movement, teamwork, and the excitement of putting on a real show—all in a fun, encouraging environment. Registration is now open and space is limited. Reserve your spot for only $25, Tuition $225 (2 payment of $115)
Filled with humor, heart, and catchy songs, it’s a sweet and joyful experience perfect for audiences of all ages. Bring your friends, family and the kids for this 30-45 minute production!
Performances Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Appropriate for all ages, Run time 30-45 minutes
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ENCORE STRAIGHT-PLAYS [Non-Musical]
January 15,16,7 and 22,23,24
Auditions September 6 and 7
Shakespeare’s classic comedy comes alive with mistaken identities, tangled romances, clever schemes, and plenty of mischief. Fast, funny, and surprisingly relatable, Twelfth Night proves that when love and deception collide, almost anything can happen.
Auditions for Twelfth Night are your chance to step into a world of mistaken identities, tangled romances, clever schemes, and larger-than-life characters. Whether you’re a seasoned Shakespeare performer or have never tackled the Bard before, we encourage you to audition. Come play, take a chance, and help us bring this fast, funny classic to life! (Audition times TBA)
Directed by Samantha Champeau
Tech Direction by Ebony Hoggard
Audition Sept. 6, 1-4 p.m. @ 204 Arnow Dr. or Sept. 7, 5-7 p.m. @ 117 City Smitty Dr. (Casting ages 12 to 112)
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HELP KEEP OUR STORY GOING
There are many ways to make a difference at Saltwater Performing Arts.
Advertise with us for as little as $100 and put your business in front of our audiences, sponsor a production and help bring a story to the stage, or become a monthly donor to support the programs, performers, and opportunities that make community theatre possible.
Every gift, sponsorship, and partnership—large or small—helps us continue creating a place where stories are told, talents are discovered, and our community comes together.
Special Event
Who says you have to spend a fortune to enjoy a fabulous bottle of wine? Certainly not us!
Join us at Saltwater Performing Arts Center (SPAC) for a festive evening of delicious discoveries, fabulous charcuterie, lively conversation, and a little live entertainment—Saltwater-style!
🍇 Meet Your Wine Guide: Sally Bulavko!
With a sharp wit, a wonderful sense of humor, and a passion for making wine approachable, Sally is ready to take the mystery (and the snobbery!) out of wine tasting. Forget intimidating wine lists, impossible-to-pronounce names, and bottles that cost more than your holiday shopping budget. This is wine education with personality!
Sally will guide guests through a selection of delicious, lesser-known wines, all under $20 a bottle and available right here in town. You'll learn what makes each wine special, discover some unexpected favorites, and pick up a few tips to impress your friends at your next holiday gathering.
And with the holidays just around the corner, the timing couldn't be better! Whether you're looking for the perfect hostess gift, something special for Thanksgiving dinner, or an affordable bottle to bring to a Christmas party, you'll leave with some new ideas and perhaps a new favorite wine (or three!).
🧀 And because wine is always better with good company...
We'll pair the evening's tastings with a delicious charcuterie spread and live entertainment. Expect plenty of laughter, a relaxed atmosphere, and a chance to enjoy a different kind of night out at SPAC.
No wine expertise required! Whether you know your Cabernet from your Chardonnay or usually choose a bottle because the label is pretty, you're in exactly the right place.
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Saltwater Performing Arts Center (SPAC) — St. Marys, GA
🎟️ $50 per person (🔞 Ages 21 and up only)
Saltwater Performing Arts is proud to bring award-winning theatre to our community. At the 2025 Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) in Baltimore, our production of Matilda earned Best Musical Direction, Best Choreographed Performance, and Best Costume Design, along with All-Star Cast Awards for Ella Arens and Jayson McLaughlin. Those honors celebrated what we see every day at Saltwater: extraordinary talent, hard work, creativity, and a commitment to producing theatre that can stand alongside some of the best in the region.
This October, we’re taking that commitment back to competition—this time with two productions at the Georgia Theatre Conference in Augusta: Come From Away and Finding Neverland.
Both are exciting new releases for community theatres, giving our performers and creative teams the opportunity to take on two ambitious productions and bring them to the competition stage. We are incredibly proud to have Saltwater representing our community with not one, but two remarkable stories.
Taking two productions to competition is an exciting opportunity—and a significant undertaking. Travel, transportation, sets, costumes, technical needs, registration, and production expenses add up quickly.
You can be part of what happens next. A donation of any size helps our casts and creative teams take Saltwater beyond our home stage and represent our community at GTC.
Support award-winning local theatre. Support our performers. Help us take these stories to Augusta and see what we can do next.
To donate, sponsor, or partner with Saltwater Performing Arts, contact our office at 912.510.9700.
