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April 2026 Edition Deer in the Spotlight

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SAN JACINTO MONUMENT AND BATTLEFIELD

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It’s 1979 and New York’s hottest Alisters are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters including earthquakes, tidal waves, and infernos.

“Knock on Wood, “ “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Sky High,” “I Am Woman,” and “Hot Stuff” are just a few of the hits that will drive you wild in this sidesplitting homage to classic disaster movies of the 1970s.

ART PARK PLAYERS PRESENT THEIR 3 SHOW FOR THEIR 46 SEASON! RD TH

SHOW DATES: APRIL 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24 AND 25, 2026

DINNER & SHOW: FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: DINNER AT 7:00 PM, CURTAIN AT 8:00 PM

SUNDAY MATINEES: DINNER AT 1:00 PM | CURTAIN AT 2:00 PM

TICKET PRICING: DINNER & SHOW: $45, SHOW ONLY: $25

TICKET RESERVATIONS: DINNER TICKETS → CALL THE BOX OFFICE: 281-794-2448

SHOW ONLY TICKETS → PURCHASE ONLINE: WWW.DEERPARK.GOV/RECREATION OR WWW.ARTPARKPLAYERS.ORG NEED ASSISTANCE? CALL: 281-478-2050

ART PARK PLAYERS DINNER THEATRE

1302 CENTER STREET DEER PARK, TX 77536

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: HAIRSPRAY,

THE MUSICAL!

Art Park Players is thrilled to announce auditions for Hairspray, The Musical! Hairspray is under the Direction and Dance Direction of Ryan Baker and Vocal Direction of Brandon Tanner and is a high-energy musical comedy set in 1960s Baltimore that follows the lovable and determined Tracy Turnblad, a bighearted teen with big hair and even bigger dreams.

When Tracy lands a spot on the popular Corny Collins Show, she quickly becomes a local celebrity and uses her newfound fame to fight for integration and acceptance on the television program. Filled with catchy songs, vibrant dance numbers, and plenty of humor, Hairspray celebrates individuality, inclusion, and the belief that one person really can make a difference.

HAIRSPRAY DATES: JULY 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 19, 24, 25, 2026.

FIRST ROUND: VIDEO SUBMISSION AUDITION FORMAT: VIDEO SUBMISSION ONLY

What to Prepare:

16–32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show

Please slate your name and the role(s) you’re interested in at the beginning of your video

Submission Details: Submit your video via artparkplayers@deerparktx.org

Deadline: Tuesday, April 12

Please include your headshot and resume’

Audition Form Completed with Conflict Dates and any roles you are not willing to accept

Callbacks:

Callbacks (if needed) will be held beginning April 13 and rehearsals beginning April 27

Join us in bringing this fun, highenergy production to life, we can’t wait to see your submissions!

SHOW DATES

July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 (possible July 26)

Fridays & Saturdays: Dinner at 7:00 PM | Show at 8:00 PM

Sundays: Dinner at 1:00 PM | Show at 2:00 PM

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Mondays–Thursdays: 6:30–10:00 PM

Saturdays: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Some additional Fridays

All rehearsals are mandatory beginning June 29

LOCATION

Art Park Players

1302 Center Street Deer Park, TX 77536

Questions? Call 281-478-7288

ROLES (Ages Approximate)

Tracy Turnblad (16–20)

Edna Turnblad (30–50)

Wilbur Turnblad (35–55)

Penny Pingleton (16–20)

Link Larkin (18–25)

Amber Von Tussle (16–22)

Velma Von Tussle (35–55)

Corny Collins (25–40)

Motormouth Maybelle (30–55)

Seaweed J. Stubbs (16–22)

Little Inez (10–16)

Ensemble (Teens–Adults)

AUDITION FORM (Include in Email)

Name:

Age:

Phone:

Email:

Address:

Vocal Range:

Height:

Roles Interested In:

Willing to Accept Any Role? (Yes/No):

Roles You Will Not Accept: Conflict Dates: Transportation (Yes/No):

Experience (optional):

Special Skills:

Emergency Contact:

April is National 9-1-1 Education Month

9-1-1 has served as the vital link between the American public and emergency services. Public education and awareness initiatives throughout the years have contributed in large measure to the incredible and ongoing success of the emergency communications system as a whole. It is imperative that 9-1-1 professionals, teachers, government officials, media representatives, and industry leaders are equipped with the tools necessary to continue these efforts in the face of an ever-changing telecommunications landscape, and that citizens of all ages are well versed in the role they play in ensuring effective and efficient emergency response for themselves and their fellow citizens. (NENA, National Emergency Number Association, Inc.)

Visit www.911.org for more information about 9-1-1 services.

Please remember the following when placing a 9-1-1 call:

1.Stay on the line until told to disconnect, even if you called by accident.

2 Know your location: an exact address, intersection, landmarks, nearby businesses and/or direction of travel will all assist with getting help to you quickly in an emergency

3.Answer all questions.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not let children play with cell phones – even cell phones without service can dial 9-1-1. (Kellie Bass, Telecommunications Supervisor)

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - April 12 - 18, 2026.

Established in 1981 and officially recognized by Congress and the President in the early 1990s, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honors the "first of the first responders." Held annually during the second week of April, this week celebrates the vital role dispatchers play in emergency services. Why We Honor Them

The First Link: They are the first to manage major incidents, providing lifesaving instructions and gathering critical data before field units arrive.

Constant Vigilance: They serve 24/7, managing high-stress environments and intense schedules to ensure the safety of both citizens and responders.

The "Invisible" Responder: Because they work behind the scenes, their essential contributions to public health and safety often go unrecognized.

National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week - April 12 - 18, 2026.

It’s a week when communities are encouraged to learn about what the job of animal control really entails and to be grateful for those who do them. (National Animal Care & Control Association.)

(Our Humane has no events scheduled this year. Mentioning it may promote adoptions.).

National Volunteer Appreciation Week - April 19 - 25, 2026.

National Volunteer Week is celebrated annually during the third week of April and this year it will be observed from April 19 to 25. This week-long celebration is about placing a spotlight on inspiring figures whose invaluable seeds of kindness through volunteering are bettering the community and our world in general. This significant celebration which was established in 1974 provides the perfect opportunity to say thank you. It also challenges us to do better and look for ways to be active participants, joining hands to impact our local communities and calling for more support. (National Today.)

If you would like to volunteer for the Deer Park Police Department, we encourage you to participate in our Citizen’s Police Academy. The CPA is a FREE 14-week program offered twice a year that gives participants an inside view of the police department. Once the class is complete, graduates can join our Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association. The DPCPAAA organizes several fundraisers and community events, as well as assists the police department with various assignments. For more information on the Deer Park Citizen’s Police Academy and becoming a volunteer, please contact Community Liaison Sheila Plovanich at 281-930-2118 or Splovanich@deerparktx.org. Watch for our next CPA Class 53 to start in August 2026.

If you ordered Easter Tamales and/or Salsas from our DPCPAAA, pick-up is April 3, 2026, 12 noon –2p, Police Department Parking Lot.

SAVE THE DATE – 26 Annual Peace Officer Memorial Service, th Monday, May 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., Municipal Court and Theatre Building, 1302 Center Street, Deer Park, Texas 77536

Unlawful to Collide with Pedestrians

While operating on sidewalks, you maynot collide with any pedestrian or cause any pedestrian to leave the sidewalk to avoid a collision

No Listening Devices or Cell Phone Use

You may not wear headphones, earbuds, ear plugs or use a portable wireless communication device

Under 16 YOA Must Wear a Helmet

Under 16 years of age, you must wear a helmet

May Not Carry Extra Riders

You may not carry more people than the mobility device is designed for

Lights at Nighttime

Must have a white light to the front and red reflectors to the rear during nighttime

ORDINANCE ON MOTOR-ASSISTED SCOOTERS, E-BIKES & SELFBALANCING TRANSPORTERS

Children Under 10 YOA Cannot Operate

Childrenunder 10 YOA cannot operate on any roadway or sidewalk within the city limits

Roads 25 MPH + Only for Riders 15 YOA +

Children under 15 YOA cannot operate a Class 3 E-Bike and cannot operate on any roadway where speed limits exceeds 25 MPH

Complete Stop Before Crossing

When operating on a sidewalk, come to a full stop before crossing the roadway

Yield to Motorist Entering/Exiting Driveway or Road

You must yield to motorist entering or exiting the driveway or road

All City Parks are a No-Ride Zone

City parks are a no‑ride zone for all vehicles, bikes, scooters, skateboards, and skates

Limited Use on Bike & Hike Trails

Bike& hiketrails are limited to Class 1& 2 EBikes, motor-assisted scooters, & self-balancing transporters. No golf carts or motorcycles

SAN JACINTO MONUMENT AND BATTLEFIELD

APRIL EVENTS:

The month begins on April 4 with Birdwatching at the Battleground from 7 to 9 AM. More than 200 species of birds pass over the battleground each year, and birders are welcomed two hours early to enjoy the sights of the site. Later that day, from 11 AM to 3 PM, San Jacinto Family Day: Make a Monument explores the construction of the San Jacinto Monument from 1936 to 1939 Visitors can learn about the monument’s history and create their own paper model to take home.

Cycling Saturdays returns on April 11 from 7 to 9 AM, opening the site roads early for bicyclists to travel the battleground at their own pace Afterward, from 10 AM to 1 PM, the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners present Spinning and Weaving, a demonstration inside the monument highlighting traditional textile crafts

On April 14 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM, SPARK! Revolutionary Flag Making invites participants to explore Texas Revolution–era flags using artifacts from the San Jacinto Museum and create a flag of their own. This program is designed for people living with memory loss and their families.

San Jacinto School Day takes place April 17 from 9:30 AM to 2 PM, featuring demonstrations of everyday activities as they were practiced in 1836 for visiting school groups.

The annual San Jacinto Celebration follows on April 18 from 10 AM to 4 PM, with reenactments, living history demonstrations, and family activities commemorating the 190th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto The San Jacinto Celebration Lecture Series, running 10 AM to 3 PM, will feature talks by Dr. James Haley, James P. Bevill, Dr. Donald S. Frazier, and Stephen S. Cure exploring the history of the Texas Revolution

On April 19 from 12 to 3 PM, Picture Yourself at San Jacinto highlights the monument’s history alongside a popup photography gallery showcasing visitors’ photos through the years

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