Bay St. Louis Little Theatre Casts “The Beverly Hillbillies”

8/26/2021

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The beloved Bay St. Louis Little Theatre is making a big comeback after the Covid shutdown with an adaptation of a wildly popular TV show.

Bay St. Louis Little Theatre season opener “The Beverly Hillbillies” cast: Front row: Elizabeth Silverhawke, Genie Talbert, Lana Price, Gail Trahan, Sydney Grove. Second row: Terry Cullen, Chris Cochran. Lex Mauffray, Nancy Moynan, Irv Hansen, Sylvia Hanes, Jim Codling, Amy Cabrera, Michael Schultz, Clayton Pennylegion, Jonah Schmotzer, Kimberly Schmotzer.

We could all use a little laughter these days, and the Board of Directors of the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre has chosen this “comeback” season to be a season of comedies. The first comedy installment of the season is the iconic “Beverly Hillbillies,” opening on October 15.

“This is the perfect comedy to bring to our community after a season of pandemic scare and isolation. I found myself laughing out loud while reading the first page of the script,” stated Board member Calyton Pennylegion.

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Rehearsals have started and, based on the rehearsals, laughter is promised throughout the show.

The show originated from the top-rated TV series created by Paul Henning, which ran for nine years on television. The playscript was adapted by David Rogers.

The show’s cast includes Lex Mauffray, Lana Price, Sydney Grove, Michael Schultz, Clayton Pennylegion, Nancy Moynan, Genie Talbert, Terry Cullen, Chris Cochran, Sylvia Hanes, Kimberly Schmotzer, Jonah Schmotzer, Irv Hansen, Elizabeth Silverhawke, Jim Codling, Amy Cabrera, and Gail Trahan. The show is produced and directed by Cheryl Grace. Paul Bernard is the assistant director. Maggie Wooten is the stage manager.

Assisting in set design, props, costumes, and show research are Paul Bernard, Gail Trahan, Maggie Wooten, and Dean Noel. The cast is in the initial stages of rehearsal, and they could already have an audience laughing.

Ticket sales and accommodations for seat reservations will be announced soon. Visit the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre on Facebook, Instagram, and its website, bsllt.org.

This promises to be a sellout show!

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