Welcome to Leddy Center's
Information (aka FAQs) Page!
Leddy Center produced its first
show in July of 1975 as the Epping Community Church Players, in order to raise
money to buy the oil needed for the church to hold their services in the
sanctuary instead of in the basement of the church. Elaine Gatchell was the
choir director of the Epping Community Church then (and now) and continued to
produce and direct one show each year to raise money not only for the church but
for many organizations within the town such as the Ambulance Fund, and the
Epping Fire Department. The theater group also was the largest contributor in
the state of New Hampshire to Heifer Project International, a non-profit
organization that sends animals to hungry people all over the world where they
reproduce and their owners share the offspring with neighbors. The name of the
players changed when the group was gifted the permanent use of the second floor
in the old Leddy Brothers building in 1984, and began expanding its offerings to
include more productions, a concert series, classes and private lessons in the
arts, as well as bringing arts assembly programs to schools in the greater area.
The first production in the new space was “My Fair Lady”, held in July of
1985. July of 2008 marks Leddy
Center's
34th year producing quality shows and concerts in southeastern New Hampshire!
Frequently
Asked Questions!
Click on the
question to get the answer!
BUSINESS
OFFICE HOURS
We are open
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm to take your calls for reservations and
other inquiries. We close every
day from 1:00 to 1:30 for lunch. Starting June 2, 2008, office hours
will be Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
For present-pertinent information only, including
availability of tickets during weekend hours, call and listen to our outgoing
message.
Call
603-679-2781 or
E-Mail
us for more information.
EPPING,
NH
Epping, New Hampshire, is
located at one of the busiest intersections in New Hampshire - the intersection
of Route 101 (which runs east to west from Hampton Beach on the Atlantic Ocean
to the western-most part of our fair state) and Route 125 (which runs north to
south from Rochester to Plaistow and on into Haverhill, MA and beyond).
Epping, a small town of 6,000 residents, is jokingly called "the center of the
universe" - but there is a very good reason for that title! Epping used to
be a booming town, and was serviced by trains running from the north, south,
east, AND west. The downtown area, where we are located, featured fine
jewelry and fur stores in addition to the Leddy Brothers mercantile which is now
our lobby and theater.
DIRECTIONS
From
101 East or West, travel to Exit 7. At the bottom of the exit,
travel North on Route 125 for 1 mile, then take a left (West) on Route 27 for
1/2 mile, then left on Main Street. We are on your left as you make the
corner.
From
125 North or South, travel to Route 27, then travel West on Route 27 for
1/2 mile, then take a left onto Main Street. We are on your left as you
make the corner.
From
95 North or South, travel to Exit 2, then take Route 101 West to Exit
7. At the bottom of the exit, take a right on 125 North for 1 mile, then
take a left on Route 27 and travel 1/2 mile, then take a left on Main Street and
we're on your left.
From
93 North or South, travel to Route 101, and then travel Route 101 East
to Exit 7. At the bottom of the exit, take a left on 125 North for 1 mile,
then take a left on Route 27 and travel 1/2 mile, then take a left on Main
Street and we're on your left.
LEDDY
THEATER
Our
pride and joy is an arena-style (3/4-round) theater on the second floor
of the 150+ year old Leddy Brothers building on Main Street in downtown Epping,
NH. Once a movie theater, with all the seats facing a screen on the east
wall, it was abandoned for over 10 years before it was acquired by the
Gustavsons and offered for Leddy Center's use. It took a huge volunteer
effort, spearheaded by Bruce and Elaine Gatchell, to turn it into the intimate,
climate-controlled, ever-evolving environment which we - and you! - now enjoy.
This is the actual
seating plan for our theater.
ORDERING
TICKETS
You may
order tickets over the phone, via the US Postal Service, or online using the
link supplied on each show page. Please note there are no refunds and
no exchanges on tickets.
When ordering over the phone, if you choose to send a check rather than use a
credit/debit card, you will need to:
1.
Order Online! OR
2. Personally deliver your
payment OR
3.
First-class mail your payment
Tickets reserved over the phone without a credit card must be paid for within one week of
making the reservation, or they will be released. Unpaid tickets will not
be held at the door. No exceptions.
EVERY PERSON
ENTERING THE THEATER MUST HAVE A TICKET. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 2
ADMITTED. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
Ticket
prices for all musical theater performances are $14.00 and $16.00 - the price difference is
determined by the location of the seats. Tickets for concerts are $16.00 and $11.00 (for seniors and students).
Credit/Debit Card/PayPal (you may use MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American
Express) orders are subject to a $1.75 service charge per ticket.
Remember, there are no refunds and no exchanges.
SEATING
Seating for
all of our musical theater performances is reserved; concerts and recitals are
general admission. If you have special needs (long legs, poor vision or
hearing) PLEASE let us know when you order tickets so that we may best
accommodate you.
What are your group rates?
GROUP
RATES AND OTHER DISCOUNTS
We
offer group rates to ANY group of 20 or more! With a minimum of 20
tickets, you will receive $1.00 off every ticket purchased. Group
reservations and payments MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE OFFICE; your group cannot be
accommodated at the door. Other discounts can be gained through the myriad
coupons and offers we make throughout the greater Seacoast area. Several local restaurants display table tents which offer a discount with a
receipt from that participating restaurant. All of these coupons are worth
$1.00 off each ticket (up to 4 tickets). We also donate vouchers to area non-profits to
be used in auctions, raffles, etc., for fundraising purposes.
SEATING
Seating for
all of our musical theater performances is reserved; concerts and recitals are
general admission. If you have special needs (long legs, poor vision or
hearing) PLEASE let us know when you order tickets so that we may best
accommodate you.
Do you have gift certificates?
GIFT
CERTIFICATES
Yes, we do! We are
pleased to make our gift certificates available in any denomination, for any
aspect of Leddy Center. Whether it's for a pair of tickets or a month of
piano lessons, we can personalize it for anyone.
Gift certificates are available through the mail (pay by check), in person
(Visa/MasterCard, check or cash), or online (Visa/MasterCard). Click on
the button to order:
If you are a non-profit organization looking for a donation of a gift
certificate for fundraising purposes, please either fax (603-679-1978) or send
(PO Box 929, Epping, NH 03042-0929) your request in a timely fashion and
we will be pleased to accommodate you!
CANCELLATION
POLICY
If you are
unable to attend the show after you've purchased tickets, you have two options:
1) find someone else to use them, or
2) call and tell us you're not
coming, and we will attempt to re-sell the tickets.
There is no
refund, so whether we re-sell the tickets or they are ultimately unusable, there
will be no return of money. If, however, the tickets are not used by you
or anyone else, we will provide a receipt
upon request so that you may claim the amount paid as a donation for tax
purposes.
INCLEMENT
WEATHER POLICY
The show
must go on! In spite of weather, shows will not be cancelled due to
our theater's schedule restrictions..
RESTAURANTS
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Here in
town, about 1 minute north of us on Route 125, you'll find
Telly's Restaurant & Pizzeria. Newly
remodeled, Telly's boasts a deliciously varied menu, lengthy wine list, and a
high-tech sports bar in an upscale yet family-friendly decor. They also
offer take-out. 603-679-8225.
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Just one mile up the road, we have family-friendly McDonald's at the intersection of Routes 101
and 125. The restaurant boasts indoor and outdoor dining areas.
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Right next door to us here on Main Street is Lucky Fortune,
Epping's newest restaurant. Situated in a beautifully renovated one-story
Victorian building which was once a general store (the restaurant features
gorgeous original woodwork), Lucky Fortune, open until 10:00pm weeknights and
11:00pm weekends, boasts a
wonderfully varied (and, we can testify, very tasty!) Chinese menu for
take-out or eat-in. 603-679-2588.
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If you're
looking for fresh pizza, subs, salads, and the like, we recommend
Epping House of Pizza (right across the
street from us on Route 27). In addition to a wide selection of soft
drinks, beer (on tap!) is available by the mug or pitcher. 603-679-2477.
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For a
fun, diner-style dining experience (including wise-cracking wait-staff!),
try Bessie's Lunch, located 2 miles south of
Route 101 on Route 125 in Brentwood.
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If you
head east to historic Exeter, you'll find the charming
Tavern at River's Edge downtown on Water Street.
Reservations are recommended by calling 603-772-7393.
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On both sides of the street in front
of Leddy Center's two buildings
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In the church parking lot across the
street
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In the
bank parking lot
diagonally across the street (except on Tuesdays)
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In the municipal parking lot just
across Route 27 behind Epping House of Pizza and the Harvey
Mitchell Library; beside the Town Hall
There is no charge for parking.
How do I get on your e-mail list?
Easy!! Click on the this link:
Where can I buy Leddy Center stuff?
Visit our cool
Leddy Gift
E-Shoppe for a starter selection that will be growing in the very near
future! Great way to support Leddy Center and get cool stuff!
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