SPAMALOT Gallops Onto The PACE Center Stage This Fall

Spamalot, a new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" gallops onto the PACE Center's mainstage September 30th - October 16th.

Fans of the film and all things Monty Python will thoroughly enjoy this absurd musical that is jam-packed with cheeky British comedy. The story follows King Arthur and his loyal servant Patsy as they try to recruit Knights of the Round Table to join them in Camelot and their quest for the Holy Grail. Rude Frenchmen, cancan dancers, the Lady of the Lake and her Laker Girls, Killer rabbits, catapulting cows, and the somewhat odd Knights who say "ni" are just part of the adventures and dangers awaiting King Arthur and his knights of the very very very round table.

Unlike the movie, Director Kelly McAllister promises that this "outrageous, funny and charming" musical happens "around the audience." The cast will be in the audience and the audience will be on the stage for this "insanely fun and crazy show."

McAllister's goal is to make the production as fun as possible for both the cast and the audience. From having The Hand of God come down from the ceiling, to creating Vegas-style castles on set, to extending the entertainment out to the lobby during intermission (Yes... they'll be selling SPAM), this musical promises memorable experiences and non-stop laughter throughout.

Casting for this slapstick comedy was humorous as well, attracting a talented team of actors from all over Colorado. Admittedly, they are not British, but McAllister laughs that "the worse their accents are, the better actually." Adding to the absurdity of the play, Parker's own Mayor Mike Waid makes an appearance in the production as a bearded super hero.

Spamalot pokes fun at almost everyone and everything, without apology. So if you're looking for an impertinent, irreverent, disrespectful, and sometimes just plain rude musical that's all in good fun, contact the PACE Center's Box Office at www.ParkerArts.org or 303.805.6800 for tickets. But, please, if you are easily offended, take King Arthur's advice and "Run away!"

Kelly McAllister
Kelly is an experienced director, actor, educator, playwright, and was a senior reviewer for nytheatre.com. As a director, Kelly has worked locally with Inspire/Creative; StageDoor of Conifer; Denver JCC/Wolf Theatre Academy; The Logan School; The Off Broadway School of Fine Arts; Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids; and many morE. Kelly currently teaches theatre for the DCPA; Littleton High School; The Logan School; and several other schools in the greater Denver area. He is also an award winning playwright, and his work has been produced all over the United States, as well as Canada, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovak Republic, Dubai, and Brazil. He is published by Applause Books; Playscripts inc.; and IndieTheaterNow.com. He wrote and directEd Strong Tea, a short film, and recently wrote the play, April's Fool, which was featured at 2014 New York International Fringe Festival. Kelly recently directed Inspire/Creative's Lend Me a Tenor & The Fantasticks, both produced at the Schoolhouse Theatre.

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PARKER ARTS encompasses the many facilities and events that the Town of Parker's Cultural Department oversees, including a wide variety of local, regional, national and international cultural, arts, scientific and educational programming and rentals. The PACE Center is home to a 536-seat theater, 250-seat amphitheater, Bellco art gallery, event room, dance studio, culinary kitchen, and several classrooms. The historic Schoolhouse on Mainstreet houses a cozy 200-seat theater, small art gallery, gym, and vintage classrooms. The century-old Ruth Memorial Chapel is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the perfect setting for small wedding, church groups or quiet meetings. For more information about Parker Arts, visit www.PACEcenteronlineorg