Firehouse News
Extended an Extra Week: ‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’
posted on April 10, 2009
Now extended through Saturday, May 23!
Check out the Reviews:
Style Weekly: ”Slumdog’s Million Heirs” - Mary Burruss
Richmond.com: Mash Up Video review with sneak peak and cast/crew interviews! - Andrew Cothern
Richmond Times-Dispatch: ”Musical a Double-Wide Extravaganza” - Susan Haubenstock
Whooo-weee! Batten down the double-wide and hitch up your hot pants!
The Great American Trailer Park Musical opens Thursday, April 23 at the Firehouse Theatre Project.
With music and lyrics by David Nehls and book by Betsy Kelso, Trailer Park is more fun than an ice-cold barrel of Bud at a mud bog!
The story: There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres, and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, a stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband Duke, the storms begin to brew!
Directed by Jase Smith and choreographed by Maggie Marlin with musical direction provided by Leilani Mork, the cast features Chris Hester, Kimberly Jones Clark, and Jacqueline (Jacquie) O’Connor in the lead roles; with support provided by Nancy McMahon, Durron Marquis Tyre, Paul Valley, and Aly Wepplo.
Click here to read more about the show, the cast & crew, and buy tickets!
Special Events:
Thursday, April 23rd: Opening Night Reception provided after the show by Belmont Butchery.
Friday, April 24th: Talk Back Night - join the director and cast after the show for a discussion about the production.
Thursday, April 30: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for a special beer tasting provided by Legend Brewery. Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Showtimes:
8:00 p.m. Thursdays - Saturdays; Sunday matinees (May 3 & 10) at 4:00 p.m.
Doors open one half-hour before performances.
Tickets:
$25 regular/$22 seniors/$10 Students & ArtsCard holders (valid ID/Card required)
Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 804-355-2001, or click here to purchase tickets online.
Photo, above: Pippi (Kimberly Jones Clark), left, takes Duke (Chris Hester), right, for a ride. Photo by Jay Paul Photography