Musical
Hands on a Hardbody
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody, only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. This roots-rock musical is inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name by S.R. Bindler, produced by Kevin Morris and Bindler.
Book by Doug Wright
Lyrics by Amanda Green
Music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green
Directed by Brian Westbrook
Click here to access the Hands on a Hardbody program!
Hands on a Hardbody is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Masks are optional but encouraged for indoor performances. RLT’s COVID safety guidelines are subject to change.
Sponsors
Thanks to our Media Sponsor, WRAL.
Additional thanks to Raleigh Brewing Company & Live It Up! Hillsborough Street.
Ticket Information
Tickets on sale now!
Runtime is approximately 2.5 hours, including one 15-minute intermission.
Content warning: This show contains mature and distressing themes such as racism, xenophobia, suicide, and war, and contains adult and racist language. Recommended for ages 13+.
Show Times:
- Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00pm
- Sundays at 3:00pm
Single ticket prices, excluding tax and fees:
- Adult: $27
- Senior/Student: $23
Seniors are age 62 and up. Students are through college.
Masks are optional but encouraged for indoor performances. RLT’s COVID safety guidelines are subject to change.
Cast List
- FRANK NUGENT
- CJ Pollack
- NORMA VALVERDE
- Mairym Azcona
- JD DREW
- Tim Holt
- VIRGINA DREW
- Kelley Keats
- BENNY PERKINS
- Tim Poliquin
- GREG WILHOTE
- Justin Jones
- KELLI MANGRUM
- Nunna Noe
- JESUS PENA
- Kevin Aponte
- CHRIS ALVARO
- Ty Myatt
- RONALD MCCOWAN
- Juan Isler
- HEATHER STOVALL
- Emma Johnson
- CINDY BARNES
- Natalie Turgeon
- MIKE FERRIS
- Dylan Renken
- JANIS CURTIS
- Karen Morgan-Williams
- DON CURTIS/DR. STOKES
- Thom Haynes
Accessibility Information
All performances are wheelchair accessible.
Assistive listening devices are available for all performances.
Audio description for those with visual disabilities. The Sunday, June 11, performance at 3:00pm will be described.