From staff reports

The Vicksburg Theatre Guild has announced the offerings of its 73rd season.

The 2008-09 season will include four main-stage plays, a one-act play, two runs of the guild’s signature production, “Gold in the Hills,” Fairy Tale Theatre, for ages 7-18 and a supplemental performance of “Always…Patsy Cline.”

This season marks the addition of a one-act play to the guild’s usual four main-stage productions. “Jenny St. Joan,” will be the guild’s entry to the 2009 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival.

“We have a directors’ proposal process, and we felt the five plays merited performances,” said Mike Calnan, Vicksburg Theatre Guild’s marketing director. “They all have appeal in different ways.”

Season memberships are available for the five main-stage plays, “Gold in the Hills” and Fairy Tale Theatre. Early-bird rates are available before July 31. For information, call 601-636-0471.

Tickets for the five main-stage plays are $12 for adults, $10 for ages 55 and older, $7 for students and $5 for ages 12 and younger. Times will be announced. The plays:

“Faith County” – Sept. 12-14, Sept. 19-21

“Stalag 17” – Nov. 7-9, Nov. 14-16

“Jenny St. Joan” – Dec. 12-14

“Searching for Eden” – Feb. 6-8, 2009; Feb. 13-15, 2009

“The Fantasticks” – April 23-26, 2009; May 1-3, 2009

Other plays:

“Gold in the Hills” – 2009 dates: March 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 and April 3-4; July 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and 31-Aug. 1; $10 for adults, $5 for ages 12 and younger.

Fairy Tale Theatre – June 25-28; $5 for adults, $3 for ages 12 and younger.

“Always…Patsy Cline” – May 15-17, 2009; May 22-24, 2009; ticket prices to be announced.