Written by North Georgia citizens Tom Brown and David Crawford, with choreography by Fallon Garrett of the Barre Dance Studio, 'Fat Shirley's' is blue-collar fun for the whole family. The cast includes Jennifer Akers, Sabrina Akers, Joe Ballew, Fallon Garrett, Aja Gibson, Roy Groce, Heather Hardin, Phillip Hayes, David Howard, Mae Jensen and Zea Jensen.Īlso, Savannah McCroy, Jessica McKerrocher, Kellie McKerrocher, MaKayla McKerrocher, Allona Moore, Avery Moore, Lane Moore, Deb Orban, Ken Orban, Nick Singleton, Austin Stafford, Vanessa Stafford, Michael Thompson, Pat Thompson and Levi Witt. The Fat Shirley Band is made up of Phillip Hayes, guitar Lane Moore, mandolin Deb Orban, bass Ken Orban, banjo and Michael Thompson, guitar. As the adaptation of Trent Daltons bestselling debut novel Boy Swallows Universe premieres in his hometown, the author celebrates how it invites people from working-class Brisbane to the theatre. Musical numbers include 'Hickies,' 'I Love a Lady In a Hairnet,' and the love anthem, 'She's My Cousin/She's My Wife.'Ī five-piece band leads the cast of 26 performers. The Jackson brothers are lectured by their granddaddy, Roy Groce, left, about the joys and pains of growing old in 'Old and Feeble.' Listening are, from left, David Howard, Austin Stafford, Fallon Garrett, Joe Ballew and Ken Orban. Interweaving storylines include young love, greed, marital strife, parenthood and the stability and comfort afforded by the local Waffle House.

Forrest Ovbey Scholarship is given in memory of the 1998 Southeast Whitfield High School graduate who was active in both school and DLT productions throughout his four years of high school. This fast-paced, funny show features an all-original soundtrack of bluegrass, gospel and country songs. Dalton Little Theatre scholarship opportunities are open annually to high school seniors at area public high schools. Fat Shirley was a last resort for the tenants, since their lives are characterized by the hardships that often accompany poor decision-making. Not only is Shirley's demise an emotional event, it also leaves the residents uncertain about their fates. 25ĭalton Little Theatre will open its 150th anniversary season with six performances of the hilarious 'Fat Shirley's: A Trailer Park Opera.'ĭirected by Josh Ruben, 'Fat Shirley's: A Trailer Park Opera' explores the lives of trailer park residents in the aftermath of the death of their beloved landlady, Fat Shirley. › What: “Fat Shirley’s: A Trailer Park Opera”

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