New Work Reading at Phoenicia Playhouse
Just Killing Time (Before Time Kills Me!)
Written and Performed by Ted Swindley
Join us for a special evening of theatre as Ted Swindley, acclaimed writer and creator of Always... Patsy Cline, presents a workshop production of his latest one-man show:
Just Killing Time (Before Time Kills Me!)
📅 Saturday, June 28th
🕖 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
📍 Phoenicia Playhouse
🎟️ Admission: Suggested Donation of $10 (walk up only)
This one-man show takes the audience on Swindley’s roller coaster life journey from a farm in the Deep South to the rolling hills of upstate New York. This unique theatrical experience includes hilarious stories and poignant reminiscences about his almost 50 year career as director, actor and playwright, lapsed Southern Baptist , innovator of one of the first successful Jukebox Musicals ( Always..Patsy Cline) and advocate for the necessity of live theatre experiences that enlighten, entertain and celebrate the glories and tragedies of living an abundant life.
Produced and Directed by Gerald vanHeerden, this reading is a rare chance to see a new work in development from a master storyteller.
Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative process—and a heartfelt night of laughter, reflection, and connection.
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TED SWINDLEY is a writer, director and theatre consultant. He is president of TED SWINDLEY PROUDCTIONS, INC and APC, INC. He is also founding artistic director of STAGES Repertory and the author of ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE ,the one of the most produced jukebox musicals in the American theatre and beyond.
Gerald vanHeerden is an award-winning director of new plays and musical theater works. He has been directing since the 90’s and worked at numerous theatre venues in the New York City and regional areas, including Stageworks in Tampa, FL, The Ensemble Theatre in Houston, TX, NYC: TFNC-Johnson, the Hudson Guild, the June Havoc Theatre, the Dorothy Streslin Theatre, and the Harry du Jur Theatre-Henry Street Settlement. His focus is on the discovery and development of new plays, the conceptualization of new musical theatre, and the shepherding of new talent through his work as a teaching artist. He holds a BFA in musical theatre from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and an alumnus of Webster University Conservatory, St. Louis, MO. He is a proud member of SDC.
