Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?
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Single Admission (everyone) is $20.00 per seat.
Opening Night Admission is $15.00 per seat.
Group Discount available for 10 or more seats.
Set in a small Texas town in anytime, U.S.A., Daddy’s Dyin’ concerns the reunion of a family gathered to await the imminent death of their patriarch, who has recently suffered a physically as well as mentally disabling stroke. In essence, however, it is not the story of the impending demise of the father or of the drafting of his will, but of a rebirth of the spirit of the family unit. Without becoming ponderous, losing a sense of humor or pandering to timeworn cliches about Texans or Texas drawls, the story shares many elements of a good summer novel: it’s a fast, delicious, easy read with funny moments, tense moments, touching moments, and characters you care about.
Types: Full-Length Play
Genre: Comedy
*** All Ages are Relative ***
Sarah Lee Turnover – 36, the middle sister. Twenty pounds overweight, the town beautician, sports a bleached beehive and has a wonderful sense of humor.
Lurlene Turnover Rodgers – 42, the oldest sister. A preacher’s wife and elementary school teacher. Attractive, stylish, very Christian-but she has a bite.
Mama Wheelis – 80, the Turnover children’s grandmother. She is feisty, speaks her mind and rules the household
Evalita Turnover – 35, the youngest sister. Six-times married. Loves to shock her family. She was a beauty-and still is from a distance. Has a worn look about her. A wounded soul.
Harmony Rhodes – 36, Evalita’s fiancé. A musician and vegetarian. Attractive, tall, tan, offbeat, long hair. Looks like Jesus with earrings. Has a past.
Orville Turnover – 38, the brother. Fat, abusive, unhappy and mean. A redneck trash collector.
Buford “Daddy” Turnover – 67, the father. A stroke victim. Partially paralyzed on his left side but can walk with a slight limp. Has occasional moments of coherency.
Marlene Turnover – 36, Orville’s wife. Temporarily overweight. A constant victim of Orville’s abuse. However, losing sixty-two pounds can boost a girl’s confidence.
Sara Lee – Lisa Farnsworth Howard
Mama Wheelis – Joey Mercado
Buford – Gary Tallaksen
Orville – Tim Wheeler
Lurlene – Kimberly A.R.
Evalita – Brianne Powell
Marlene – Rebekah Bailey
Harmony – Bobby White
Director: Betty Neal
Stage Managers: Brooklyn McQuown & Drake Rodgers
Lighting / Sound: Adam McQueen
Set Design: Betty Neal
Costumes: Lorrelle Berry & Lisa Farnsworth Howard
Intimacy Coordinator: Stephanie Halcum Parshall
It is with great pride and a very full heart that I welcome you to our production of Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will? This play holds a very special place in my heart, not only because of its humor and memorable characters, but because I am honored to direct it in memory of my mother, Peggy McQuown, who directed this play twice on our stage. Bringing this production to the stage in her memory makes this experience especially meaningful to me, and I hope that her spirit and love of life shine through in the laughter and memories we share together.
A production such as this does not happen without the dedication, generosity, and hard work of an incredible cast and crew. Each person involved has given their time, energy, creativity, and talents to make this production possible. From rehearsal and set construction to costumes, props, lights, sound, and all the many details that happen behind the scenes, so much goes into creating the world you see onstage.
I am deeply grateful to every member of our cast and crew for their commitment and for believing in this production. Our hope is that you will laugh with us, perhaps recognize a little bit of your own family in these characters, and leave with some wonderful memories of your own. Most of all, we hope you enjoy the show as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you.
Thank you for joining us and for supporting live theatre. It is a privilege to share this special production with you- and an even greater privilege to direct it in loving memory of my mother.
Enjoy the show!
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