Hale Centre Theatre Stages NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS, Now thru 5/25

Hale Centre Theatre (HCT), Utah's premiere family theatre, presents timeless comedy "No Time for Sergeants", now through May 25.

Back by popular demand, "No Time for Sergeants" is a 1956 Broadway hit by Ira Levin that follows a man as he is drafted into the U.S. Army post World War II.

The Tony Award-winning production that made Andy Griffith a star on Broadway tells the story of Will Stockdale, a country bumpkin from Georgia, and his hilarious attempts to be classified for duty in the military of the early 1950s. Will's dedicated, accident prone and obnoxiously sincere ways completely unravel the army and ruins his beloved Sergeant's career.

Based on a best-selling novel, "No Time for Sergeants" was also adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway play, a 1958 movie, and a 1964 television series.

"No Time for Sergeants is a fresh and funny story that really is timeless," said Sally Dietlein, vice president and executive producer at HCT. "There are too many laugh-out-loud moments to count."

HCT's "No Time for Sergeants" stars Brandon Green and Justin Bruse as Will Stockdale, Bryan Hague and Greg Larsen as Ben Whitledge, and Josh Richardson and Cody Carlson as Sergeant King.

The comedy is directed by Jennifer Parker Hohl and features costume design by Kimberly Fitt; technical direction and scenic design by Kacey Udy; lighting design by Adam Flitton; sound design by Dan Morgan; fight choreography by Brad Schroeder; hair and makeup design by Cindy Johnson; production assistance by Rachel Sanderson; and props by Michelle Jensen.

Performances are Monday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with matinées each Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Admission prices are $26 for adults and $16 for children ages 5-11. Tickets may be purchased online at www.hct.org, via telephone at 801-984-9000 or at the Hale Centre Theatre box office, 3333 South Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, Utah.

In conjunction with the production, HCT is honoring the American Heart Association as part of its "HCT Applauds" program to spotlight other non-profit organizations making a difference in the community. The American Heart Association works to advance medical research, spread lifesaving knowledge and reach out to people about cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Pictured: Bryan Hague, Brandon Green and Josh Richardso.