ALT presents 96th season grand finale with 'Spamalot'

Brianna Maestas, Amarillo Globe-News

The Amarillo Little Theatre brings its 96th season to a close with a search for the Holy Grail, presenting Monty Python's "Spamalot" May 2-19 on the ALT mainstage.

"Spamalot," based on the book and lyrics by Eric Idle with music by John Du Prez and strongly inspired by the film classic "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," is a deliriously funny spectacle which tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they go on a quest in search of the Holy Grail.

Gabe Scherman and Brooks Boyett perform in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."
Gabe Scherman and Brooks Boyett perform in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."
Kyle Gipson, Brooks Boyett, Kristen Loyd, Gabe Scherman, Jordan Smith, Jason Boyett, Dillon Kizarr and Nels Bjork perform in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."
Kyle Gipson, Brooks Boyett, Kristen Loyd, Gabe Scherman, Jordan Smith, Jason Boyett, Dillon Kizarr and Nels Bjork perform in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."

This musical has everything that makes a great “knight” at the theatre, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery and of course, the Lady of the Lake. "Spamalot" features well-known song titles such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail,” and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theatre canon.

"This show is completely full of absolutely idiotic hilarity, and I think what makes it so exciting is we get to get on stage and just be unapologetically goofy and that makes it so fun. It's absolute joke telling from start to finish; as we dance our shoes off and sing our hearts out, we are having so much fun that there is no way that laughter will not transfer to the audience," said Kristen Loyd, portraying The Lady of the Lake.

Kristen Loyd performs in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."
Kristen Loyd performs in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."
The cast of Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot": Dillon Kizarr, Kyle Gipson, Gabe Scherman, Brooks Boyett, Jason Boyett and Nels Bjork.
The cast of Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot": Dillon Kizarr, Kyle Gipson, Gabe Scherman, Brooks Boyett, Jason Boyett and Nels Bjork.

ALT's cast assembled for this production includes Gabe Scherman as King Arthur, Loyd as The Lady of the Lake, Brooks Boyett as Patsy, Dillon Kizarr as Sir Robin, Nels Bjork as Sir Lancelot, Kyle Gipson as Sir Galahad, Jason Boyett as Sir Bedevere and Jordan Smith as Prince Herbert. The talented ensemble includes Melea Baker, Ben Burke, Jax Ebert, Joey Ebert, Colin Fields, Hugh Fristoe, Chris Gandy, Nikki Harada, Hunter Lee, Jackie Llewellyn, Sean Pritchard, Kiara Tenille, Choc Thomason and Travis Tidmore.

"I have been a 'Monty Python and the Holly Grail' fan for 35 years, and my good friend from high school, when we watched it, we would perform scenes from it all the time. This is the biggest role in my acting career. ... I am honored and just in awe that I not only get to portray my dream role, but I also get to perform it with a fellow cast and crew. For the Python fans out there, come out enjoy the show; it's one you won't want to miss. And even for those who know nothing about Monty Python, it still isn't one you will want to miss," said Scherman, portraying King Arthur.

Gabe Scherman, Brooks Boyett and Kristen Loyd perform in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."
Gabe Scherman, Brooks Boyett and Kristen Loyd perform in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."
Gabe Scherman, Brooks Boyett, Dillon Kizarr, Nels Bjork, Kyle Gipson and Jason Boyett perform in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."
Gabe Scherman, Brooks Boyett, Dillon Kizarr, Nels Bjork, Kyle Gipson and Jason Boyett perform in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."

Artistic Director for this production is Jason Crespin, with music direction by Jennifer Akins and choreography by Shawn Walsh. Sara Pennington-Booher serves as assistant to the directors, with Ashley DeVoid and Kayleigh Colbert as production assistants, Kallie Huckabay as dance captain and Zachary Todd as assistant music director.

Audiences can join King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table May 2-19 at the Allen Shankles Mainstage. Tickets can be reserved through the ALT Box Office by calling 806-355-9991. You may also continue your quest for tickets by purchasing them online at amarillolittletheatre.org.

Brooks Boyett, Kyle Gipson, Dillon Kizarr, Gabe Scherman, Nels Bjork and Jason Boyett perform in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."
Brooks Boyett, Kyle Gipson, Dillon Kizarr, Gabe Scherman, Nels Bjork and Jason Boyett perform in Amarillo Little Theatre's production of Monty Python's "Spamalot."

Showtimes:

  • May 2, 8, 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Thursday)

  • May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m. (Friday/Saturday)

  • May 12, 19 at 2:30 p.m. (Sunday)

This production is rated PG-13 for language and some themes. ALT is offering a limited number of tickets to be "checked out" for free at the Amarillo Public Library.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: ALT ends season with Monty Python-inspired musical 'Spamalot'

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