Our next show on the main stage is Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean by Ed Graczyk.
Directed on Broadway by Robert Altman, the film version starred Cher, Sandy Dennis, and Kathy Bates. Altman also directed the play.
The play tells the story of a group of women, all members of fan club The Disciples of James Dean. They meet on the anniversary of his death in a small Texas town. Secrets are revealed during their 20th reunion. The play includes flashbacks of the characters as teens. We are rating this show R due to adult situations and strong language.
The show is being directed by Darren Mathews. Bert Lyons is the Stage Manager and Susan Patterson is the Producer. The show brings more newcomers to NCTC's stage. The cast is as follows:
Sharon Somolik as Juanita
Terri Morrison as Monda
Judie Hardin as Sissy
Marsha Elzey as Joeanna
Tami Savage as Edna May
Rebecca Lanyi as Stella
Levi Gentry as Joe
Jessica Kiel as teenage Mona
Kristin Owens as teenage Sissay
Jordan Owens as teenage Edna May
Kelsey Gentry as teenage Stella
Show dates are August 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30. Show times are 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings and 2:30 on Sundays. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and $10 for children.
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3 comments:
We would love to see this play, but want to know first if the language is really strong profanity or mild. We're a group of "Red Hat" ladies who can handle some mild language, but not the really strong profanity. Please respond if you've seen this play and let me know if it's suitable for a bunch of senior ladies. Thanks! Ditzy Dame Pat
Hi Ditzy Dame Pat:
I just saw your question. I play Joanne in "Jimmy Dean." To answer your question honestly, it is a show for adults. There is profanity-never so in-your-face as the "f" word, but there are "damns" and "hells" liberally used by just one character. There is also a few GDs, which I never agree with, but the comment is true to this character.
I hope that won't deter you. The show is hilarious at times and thoughtful at times. You will laugh and might even cry, and you will be entertained. Please come back to the five and dime with us. My mother and her friends from Christian City are attending.
Marsha, Thanks so much for responding to my question. I think we'd better pass on this one since two of our ladies are pastors' wives, and I'm sure they wouldn't be able to sit through the bad language. I'll keep checking to see what's coming next, and I'm sure we'll be there soon! I hope your show is a huge success! Pat
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