In the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt, the beleaguered Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious. Despite their earnest efforts to pull themselves together for their father’s funeral, the Turpin’s other problems keep overshadowing the solemn occasion. Amidst the chaos, the Turpins turn for comfort to their friends and neighbors, an eccentric community of misfits who just manage to pull together and help each other through their hours of need, and finally, the funeral.

PERFORMANCE DATES: September 28 – October 8, 2017

CAST: Bud Turpin – Karl Stinemetze, Raynelle Turpin – Gayla Kirmer Ray-Bud Turpin – Kyle Hager, Lucille Turpin – Kara Hager, Junior Turpin – John Alfrey, Suzanne Turpin – Rachael Temaat, Marguerite – Brian Richardson, Royce – Jeremy Ragland, Delightful Turpin – Eve Wayman, Reverend Hooker – Ron Albrecht, Veda/Juanita – Cindy Thomson, Norval/Clyde – Miguel Coca, Nadine – Mellisa Bosley Stammer, Nadine’s Baby – Ezra Stammer, Merline Depew – Jeff Adams

CREW: Director – John Stuff, Assistant Director – Jeremy Ragland, Stage Manager – Dustin McCullough, Technical Design/Sound Design/Sound Board Operator – Mike Frederick, Light Design – John Alfredy Scenic Design – John Stuff, Mike Frederick, Ron Albrecht, Eve Wayman, Sherry Polkinghorn, Light Board Operator – Garrett Nekuda, Costume Design – Cindy Thomson

MENU: Raynelle’s garden salad, chicken andsausage gumbo, honey cornbread, caramel and pecan apple crisp with ice cream.  Catering provided by John Ross Catering.

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