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The Miss Firecracker Contest

The Miss Firecracker Contest

By Beth Henley

Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (Reserved Seating)
February 10 – 26, 2012

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Carnelle Scott of Brookhaven, Mississippi, wants nothing more than to be crowned Miss Firecracker in the beauty pageant at the town's annual Independence Day celebration. To this end, she has whipped up a talent-show act in which she tap dances and somersaults to ''The Star-Spangled Banner'' while clenching a sparkler in her teeth. Welcome to an evening of humor, alternately Southern-Gothic absurdist, a bittersweet study of Southern characters and a slapstick send-up to Miss America ideals. From Beth Henley, author of Crimes of the Heart.

Kirsten Ehlert stars as Carnelle Scott. Photo by Stuart Wagner.

In this photo: Kirsten Ehlert stars as Carnelle Scott. Photo by Stuart Wagner.

Director: Shawn Smith

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Ticket information

Tickets available now. Buy them online or from the box office on 919-821-3111.

Ticket prices:

Adults: $20
Seniors/Students: $16
First Sunday: $12 for all

Note: Students are up to and including college. Seniors are age 62 and up.

Shows are February 10 – 26, 2012.
Location: Cantey V. Sutton Theatre

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Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
29	30	31	FEB 1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10 8:00pm*	11 8:00pm
12 3:00pm	13	14	15	16 8:00pm	17 8:00pm	18 8:00pm
19 3:00pm	20	21	22	23 8:00pm	24 8:00pm	25 8:00pm
26 3:00pm	27	28	29	1	2	3

* Join us after the opening night performance for a wine and cheese reception in the main stage lobby where you can meet the cast. All opening night ticket holders are welcome.

In this photo (l-r): Laurell Bell as Popeye Jackson, Aaron Young as Delmount Williams, Kirsten Ehlert as Carnelle Scott, and Sharon Galluzzo and Elain Rutledge. Photo by Stuart Wagner.

In this photo (l-r): Laurell Bell as Popeye Jackson, Aaron Young as Delmount Williams, Kirsten Ehlert as Carnelle Scott, and Sharon Galluzzo and Elain Rutledge. Photo by Stuart Wagner.

Cast

Carnelle Scott: Kirsten Ehlert
Elain Rutledge: Sharon Galluzzo
Mac Sam: Larry Evans
Popeye Jackson: Laurell Bell
Delmont Williams: Aaron Young
Tessie Mahoney: Becca Easley

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For more information, please contact the RLT Box Office on 919-821-3111.

All performances are wheelchair accessible.

Assistive listening devices are available for all performances.

Audio description for those with visual disabilities. will be provided at the February 12, 3:00 pm performance upon request only. Request and ticket purchase must be arranged with the box office beforeJanuary 27.

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