
May 11 & 18, 2014 at 2:00pm
The story is set in the small Mississippi town of Brookhaven, the time a few days before the Fourth of July. Carnelle Scott is rehearsing furiously for the Miss Firecracker Contest - hoping that a victory will salvage her tarnished reputation and allow her to leave town in a blaze of glory. The unexpected arrival of her cousin Elain, a former Miss Firecracker winner, complicates matters a bit, as does the repeated threat of Elain's eccentric brother, Delmount to sell the family homestead and decamp for New Orleans. But, aided by a touchingly awkward seamstress named Popeye and several other cheerfully nutty characters, Carnelle perseveres - leading to a denouement of unparalleled hilarity, compassion and moving lyricism as all concerned finally escape their unhappy pasts and turn hopefully toward what must surely be a better future.
Suitable for Ages 13 and Up.
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Meet the Cast

as Popeye Jackson

as Delmount Williams

as Elain Rutledge

as Carnelle Scott

as Mac Sam

as Tessy Mahoney
Meet the Crew

Director

Stage Manager & Sound Design

Producer & Artistic Comm Rep

Lighting Design

Set Construction

Costume Designer

Rehearsal Assistant
Neil Aring
Props
April D. Ford
Publicity Stills
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Photos by Dale Bush