Southern Winds Theatre

11/25/2025

This year Southern Winds Theatre and David A. McElroy present the 28th year of our One Man "A Christmas Carol," at Imagine Performing Arts Center in Oviedo, FL, on Fri. Dec. 5, Sat. Dec 6 at 7:30pm and Sun. Dec. 7 at 5pm. Directed by Chloe A. McElroy

This year 2 of these wonderful live performances, on the 5th and 6th, will be FILMED!!

Join the fun by coming to one of the 2 shows, and share in the excitement!

We have many patrons who have seen David perform the show several times. Whether is your 1st time or 20th there is always something different every year.

We hope to see you there to celebrate 28 year of this holiday classic!

Tickets - https://www.imagineperformingartscenter.org/events

Imagine Performing Art Center
1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765

02/28/2025

TOMORROW NIGHT - SATURDAY, MARCH 1 6:30, REFRESHMENTS BY DONATION, AND PERFORMANCE AT 7:00PM

HOPE YOU CAN SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL POIGNANT PLAY
Welcome to **LOVE LETTERS** by A.R. Gurney! Presented by Southern Winds Theatre as a Fundraiser for the Fellowship.
Join us for a heartwarming evening filled with love, laughter, and nostalgia. This in-person event will take place at **University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship**. Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of two individuals, Alan and Melissa, as they share their lifelong correspondence. From the first childhood Valentines to their last goodbyes in middle age, "Love Letters" brings forth the ages of youthful innocence, young adult hopes and fears, and later life remembrances. The actors sit side by side and read letters as their "love affair" gradually unfolds from what is written to what is left unsaid. Join lifelong actors Marylin McGinnis as Melissa and David A. McElroy as Alan as they share this beautiful, heartfelt, romance. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of handwritten **LOVE LETTERS** brought to life on stage.
Saturday - 3/1/25 6:30pm for refreshments by donation. Show at 7pm
Tickets: Adults - $20.00 Students/Military $15.00
Grab your tickets now! Eventbrite - bit.ly/42z7bX5
University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
11648 McCulloch Rd.,
Orlando, FL 32817

02/23/2025

THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 1 6:30, REFRESHMENTS BY DONATION, AND PERFORMANCE AT 7:00PM - HOPE YOU CAN SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL POIGNANT PLAY

Welcome to **LOVE LETTERS** by A.R. Gurney! Presented by Southern Winds Theatre as a Fundraiser for the Fellowship.

Join us for a heartwarming evening filled with love, laughter, and nostalgia. This in-person event will take place at **University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship**. Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of two individuals, Alan and Melissa, as they share their lifelong correspondence. From the first childhood Valentines to their last goodbyes in middle age, "Love Letters" brings forth the ages of youthful innocence, young adult hopes and fears, and later life remembrances. The actors sit side by side and read letters as their "love affair" gradually unfolds from what is written to what is left unsaid. Join lifelong actors Marilyn McGinnis as Melissa and David A. McElroy as Alan as they share this beautiful, heartfelt, romance. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of handwritten **LOVE LETTERS** brought to life on stage.

Saturday - 3/1/25 6:30pm for refreshments by donation. Show at 7pm

Tickets: Adults - $20.00 Students/Military $15.00
Grab your tickets now! Eventbrite - bit.ly/42z7bX5

University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
11648 McCulloch Rd.,
Orlando, FL 32817

02/12/2025

Welcome to **LOVE LETTERS** by A.R. Gurney! Presented by Southern Winds Theatre as a Fundraiser for the Fellowship.

Join us for a heartwarming evening filled with love, laughter, and nostalgia. This in-person event will take place at **University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship**. Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of two individuals, Alan and Melissa, as they share their lifelong correspondence. From the first childhood Valentines to their last goodbyes in middle age, "Love Letters" brings forth the ages of youthful innocence, young adult hopes and fears, and later life remembrances. The actors sit side by side and read letters as their "love affair" gradually unfolds from what is written to what is left unsaid. Join lifelong actors Marilyn McGinnis as Melissa and David A. McElroy as Alan as they share this beautiful, heartfelt, romance. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of handwritten **LOVE LETTERS** brought to life on stage.

Saturday - 3/1/25 6:30pm for refreshments by donation. Show at 7pm

Tickets: Adults - $20.00 Students/Military $15.00
Grab your tickets now! Eventbrite - bit.ly/42z7bX5

University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
11648 McCulloch Rd.,
Orlando, FL 32817

www.southernwindstheatre.com

David A. McElroy as Andrew Makepeace Ladd III
Marylin McGinnis as Melissa Gardner

01/25/2025

Event by Southern Winds Theatre
University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - UUUF of Orlando

Welcome to LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney! Join us for a heartwarming evening filled with love, laughter, and nostalgia. This in-person event will take place at University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. This is a fundraiser for our Fellowship. Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of two individuals, Alan and Melissa, as they share their lifelong correspondence. From the first childhood Valentines to their last goodbyes in middle age, "Love Letters" brings forth the ages of youthful innocence, young adult hopes and fears, and later life remembrances. The actors sit side by side and read letters as their "love affair" gradually unfolds from what is written to what is left unsaid.

Join lifelong actors Marylin McGinnis as Melissa and David A. McElroy as Alan as they share this beautiful, heartfelt, romance. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of handwritten LOVE LETTERS brought to life on stage.
Wine, beer, and snacks will be available for a donation.
Grab your tickets now! On Eventbrite bit.ly/42z7bX5
General Admission $20.00
Students/Military $15.00

"Love Letters" - nominated for a Pulitzer Prize - traces the lives of Melissa Gardner and Alan Makepeace Ladd through correspondence.

12/06/2024

Got the opportunity to have an interview with Vicki Landon of Arts and Cultural Affairs about my career and my 27th year of our One Man "A Christmas Carol."

This is "Artfully Orange | David McElroy-Southern Winds Theater" by Orange TV on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

12/01/2024

One Man "A Christmas Carol," our 27th Year! Directed by Chloe A. McElroy and Sound by Cat Mildred McElroy. Presented by Southern Winds Theatre and David A. McElroy
Coming on Fri. Dec. 21st, Sat. Dec 22nd at 7:30 pm and Sun. Dec 22nd at 3pm - Imagine Performing Arts Center Tickets $25 Adults and $18 Students/Military.

Photos by Bonnie Sprung

11/04/2024

Coming up in December 2024 come and see our 27th year.



12/15/2023

TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY!

David A. McElroy and Southern Winds Theatre presents our One Man "A Christmas Carol," coming to Imagine Performing Arts Center Fri. Dec. 15 and Sat. Dec. 16 at 7:30pm and Sun. Dec. 17 at 5:00pm - Directed by Chloe A. McElroy and Sound by Cat Mildred Adults $25.00 Students/Military $18.00
https://www.imagineperformingartscenter.org/events
From Josh Garrick of Florida Culture: “David McElroy plays ALL 37 characters in his one-man presentation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. In the tradition of the ancient story-teller, a look, a voice, a posture brings forth each character from Tiny Tim to the Three Ghosts – fascinating as the multi-talented Mr. McElroy goes forward sometimes changing characters without even taking a breath. This HIGHLY RECOMMENDED tour-de-force performance!”
— with Marylin McGinnis and 2 others.

12/13/2023

THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!

David A. McElroy and Southern Winds Theatre presents our One Man "A Christmas Carol," coming to Imagine Performing Arts Center Fri. Dec. 15 and Sat. Dec. 16 at 7:30pm and Sun. Dec. 17 at 5:00pm - Directed by Chloe A. McElroy and Sound by Cat Mildred - Adults $25.00 Students/Military $18.00

https://www.imagineperformingartscenter.org/events

From Josh Garrick of Florida Culture: “David McElroy plays ALL 37 characters in his one-man presentation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. In the tradition of the ancient story-teller, a look, a voice, a posture brings forth each character from Tiny Tim to the Three Ghosts – fascinating as the multi-talented Mr. McElroy goes forward sometimes changing characters without even taking a breath. This HIGHLY RECOMMENDED tour-de-force performance!”

11/06/2023

Coming in December, 26th year, 37 characters, 1 man. Imagine Performing Arts. Photo by Bonnie Sprung.

04/10/2023

Southern Winds Theatre presents:
A staged Reading of

“The Children”
by
Lucy Kirkwood
Penguin Point Productions 1220 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo, FL 32765
Directed by Laurel Clark
With: Marty Stonerock - David A. McElroy - Marylin McGinnis

April 22 at 7:30 pm and April 23 at 2:30pm

Tickets: $15 Adults $12 Students/Military https://www.penguinpointproductions.com/tickets

Two retired nuclear scientists reside in an isolated cottage by the sea as the world around them crumbles. Together they are going to live forever on yogurt and yoga, until an old friend arrives with a frightening request.

There will be a talk back after each performance.