Black Ice Theatre Co. presents “The Spitfire Grill”
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/08/2022 - 1:00am
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Repeats every day until Sat Jun 18 2022 .
June 16, 2022 - 7:30pm
June 17, 2022 - 7:30pm
June 18, 2022 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Black Ice Theatre Co. is presenting "The Spitfire Grill" at the Duke Theatre this June. Based on the hit 1996 film of the same name, it is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance, and family.
“This is our first musical,” said Richard S. Sargent, the musical’s director, “and it feels so relevant to Tahoe life post-pandemic. It also marks our first musical in conjunction with the previously defunct LTCC Theatre Department. We are trying to build that back up for the community, so we hope to see you at the show!”
Percy Talbot has just been released from a five-year prison sentence and is trying to find a place for a fresh start. Based on a page from an old travel book, she travels to the small town of Gilead, Wisconsin. The local sheriff, Joe Sutter, who is also Percy's parole officer, finds her a job at Hannah's Spitfire Grill - the only eatery in this struggling town.
The Spitfire Grill is for sale. But with no interested buyers, Hannah decides to raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, the mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely getting hot at the Spitfire Grill.
“A soul-satisfying work of theatrical resourcefulness. A compelling story that flows with grace and carries the rush of anticipation. The story moves, the characters have many dimensions and their transformations are plausible and moving. The musical is freeing.
It is penetrated by honesty and it glows.” – The New York Times
This musical triumph is an inspiring celebration of fresh starts and the power of what one person can do.
Directed by Richard S. Sargent
Choreography by Rhonda Keen
Music Direction by Sue Kinney Whitehouse
Set Design by Kurt Munger
Featuring Sharon Kerrigan, Joanie San Augustin, Tom Callahan, Jacquie Dunlop, Kalayna Miller, Neo Harness, Seth Horn, Richard S. Sargent & Rhonda Keen
This musical is a collaboration between the Lake Tahoe Community College and Black Ice Theatre Co. as they start to rebuild the LTCC Theatre Department -they greatly appreciate your support!
Playing at the Duke Theatre from June 9 - June 18.
All shows at 7:30 p.m., except Sunday, June 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: https://www.blackicetheatreco.com/shopnow/