ALL PERFORMNCES SOLD OUT!!! Trysts, strippers, crazed “ex”-boyfriends, Costco and the Ice Capades all come together in this big-hearted, unashamedly vulgar musical comedy that’s more fun than a chair-throwing episode of Jerry Springer! Your favorite residents of Armadillo Acres are back in the ENCORE production! There’s a new tenant at Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, a stripper on the run, wreaks havoc on the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband Norbert, the storm begins to brew.

MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Dennis Delamar (Director) opens our 22nd season with a happy return to this fun Nehls/Kelso musical. An enthusiastic welcome to three exciting new cast members – Taffy, Cassandra, and Matthew and welcome back to Lisa, Heather, Carmen, and Ryan – pros from our 2007 production.  ATC’s director for last season’s YANKEE TAVERN and BLACK PEARL SINGS, Dennis has received MTA directing awards for our productions of THE PILLOWMAN, I AM MY OWN WIFE, TRAILER PARK and Theatre Charlotte’s THE FULL MONTY.  His other ATC  productions – RABBIT HOLE, THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS, FLAMING GUNS OF THE PURPLE SAGE, VISITING MR. GREEN, BOOK OF DAYS, PIAF, YOU SHOULD BE SO LUCKY, and THE SANTALAND DIARIES. A retired NC public school teacher, former CMS Teacher of the Year, and veteran Charlotte actor, Delamar has toured nationally with JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Most recent acting credits include Henry Higgins in CPCC’s MY FAIR LADY, Papa Karl in DCP’s VIOLET, Dr. Parker in ATC’s BAT BOY:THE MUSICAL, and Brother Martin in SART’s INCORRUPTIBLE. He extends a big “thank you” to the ATC staff and production team for always making him feel at home on 650 East Stonewall.

Marty Gregory (Music Director) is a published songwriter, published hymnodist, and accomplished improvisationalist. She music-directed Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte’s productions of JOHNNY GUITAR: THE MUSICAL, TICK, TICK…BOOM!, THE METHOD TO MY MADNESS, CROWNS, THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, SLUT!, and EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL. She composed and recorded incidental music for ATC’s production INTIMATE APPAREL. She was the music director for Queen City Theatre’s productions of SIDESHOW, ALTAR BOYZ, and GREY GARDENS. Marty has also music-directed shows for Epic Arts Repertory Theatre, Queens University, Theatre Charlotte, and BareBones Theatre. Her musical theatre credits include six Metrolina Theatre Association nominations for Outstanding Music Director and six nominations for Creative Loafing Theatre Awards for Best Conductor/Music Director.

Eddie Mabry (Choreographer) has choreographed for CPCC Summer Theatre, Theatre Charlotte, Queen City Theatre Company, Carowinds, Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra, Carolina Voices, UCPE, Winthrop University, Narroway Productions, Davidson College, Queens University, UNCC, Northwest School of the Arts, and many corporate events. He has choreographed over 125 shows which include INTO THE WOODS, THE FULL MONTY, ASSASSINS, HAIR, COMPANY, AIDA, CRAZY FOR YOU, CHICAGO, PETER PAN, BEAUTY& THE BEAST, FOOTLOOSE, WEST SIDE STORY, CATS, 42nd STREET, and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. He has won Creative Loafing’s Choreography Award four times, as well as, the Metrolina Theatre Association Award for the last six consecutive years. In 2008, he received a National Youth Theatre award for his work in PIPPIN. Eddie is the owner and director of Eddie Mabry Talent with locations in Charlotte and Fort Mill. This is his seventh year as a guest artist with Northwest School of The Arts. This will be Eddie’s third time working with Actor’s Theatre having previously choreographed EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL and THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL in 2007.

MEET THE CAST

Taffy Allen (Betty) is thrilled to make her Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte debut as Betty in THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK.   Taffy received her BA in the Performing Arts from Greensboro College where she performed in various productions. While there she also performed in the Greensboro Community Theatre production of CABARET and High Point Theatre in APPLAUSE.  She resides in Gastonia and is active in Little Theatre of Gastonia productions, most recently as Mazie the Bird in SEUSICAL THE MUSICAL. She was a featured performer at Carowinds in DEEP IN THE HEART OF COUNTRY, THOSE MAGNIFICENT MOVIES and, GOTTA DANCE.  While she loves all aspects of performing, dance is her “first love” so she frequently does choreography for local pageants and high school musical productions. Thank you Dennis for blessing me with Betty.Thank you Stephen, Katie and Mallory for putting up with the constant drama from mama! To thine ownself be true!

Lisa Smith Bradley (Jeannie Garstecki) – is thrilled to be back in the trailer park.  An 11 time nominee of the Metrolina Theatre Awards and multiple Creative Loafing Theatre Awards winner, Lisa has performed with CPCC Summer Theatre, Collaborative Arts, Theatre Charlotte, Davidson Players, Lees McRae Summer Theatre and Belmont Abbey Players. She last appeared at ATC in the revival of BAT BOY. Audiences may also remember her from recent appearances as Guinevere in CAMELOT or Mayzie la Bird in SEUSSICAL. Past favorite roles include: Sally Bowles – CABARET; Lilly – KISS ME KATE; The Witch – INTO THE WOODS; Aldonza – MAN OF LA MANCHA; Percy – THE SPITFIRE GRILL; and Jo March in the musical LITTLE WOMEN. She can be seen this fall in I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at CPCC. But her greatest role is being a newlywed with the love of her life, Chip Bradley. “You are the owner of my heart.”

Matthew Corbett (Norbert) makes his ATC debut and is thrilled to be on the stage side of the house with such a great cast of people. Matthew was last seen in Theatre Charlotte’s production of SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN. Previous roles include Governor/Innkeeper in Central Piedmont’s MAN OF LA MANCHA, Lenny in Central Piedmont’s OF MICE AND MEN, and Ansel Smith, another trailer parker denizen, in CAST’s KILLER JOE. Matthew has enjoyed watching and working with so many talented people in the Charlotte theatre community and wants to thank them all for the experience. Also, many thanks to you, the patrons of this and other area theatres who keep the art alive and worth the effort.

Heather Hamby (Pippi) is thrilled to be back with the incredible cast,crew and production staff here at ATC. Since last working the pole here in Charlotte, Heather has been seen in productions of THE FULL MONTY (Vicki Nichols); CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES (Signe); RING OF FIRE: THE JOHNNY CASH MUSICAL (Featured Dancer/Vocalist); and Winston- Salem Theatre Alliance’s production of TRAILER PARK (Pickles). Her upcoming productions include FIVE by O’Henry at the Greensboro Historical Museum in September, WINTER WONDERETTES (Missy) at WSTA in December and EATING RAOUL (Mary Bland) at WSTA in February 2011. When not on stage, Heather travels the country teaching self-defense seminars with Fight Back Productions and spends time with her darling baby girl, Cassie, who is 2 years old.

Carmen Schultz (Linoleum) is delighted to join this talented cast for her return appearance in TRAILER PARK! Most recently, Carmen was seen in Blumenthal’s Production of CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS! Carmen attended the School of Music at ASU and UNC-C, where she performed in various productions, choirs and was a member of a female vocal jazz group. Locally, Carmen has performed with Actor’s Theatre, Theatre Charlotte, Matthews Playhouse and Opera Carolina. For seven years, Carmen was a soloist for Carolina Voices, performing on The Singing Christmas Tree and Spring Broadway Revue. Thanks to Dennis for encouraging me on this grand adventure. Also thanks to the entire cast and crew for many goofy times. Love to my family and friends who support me every day and appreciate my warped sense of humor! Live life to the fullest, share love with others and laugh every single day! Talk wiener!

Ryan Stamey (Duke) has been waiting with bated breath to fill the boots of Duke once again, and the time has come to Git-R-Done! Other than the first run of THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, you may remember him from ATC favorites such as EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL, SLUT: THE MUSICAL, THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE, MY FIRST TIME, THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES, and tickling the ivories in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. He has musically directed as well, including ATC’s last production FIVE COURSE LOVE, HAIR at Actor’s Creative Theatre of Rock Hill, MIDSUMMER the musical for Epic Arts; and received an MTA nomination for THE FULL MONTY at Theatre Charlotte. He would like to thank everyone at ATC for the opportunity to do such a fun show a second time, and would like to thank all of you for supporting local theatre and the arts. It’s because of folks like you, and for folks like you that we perform.

Cassandra Howley Wood (Pickles) holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Theatre and recently moved to Cornelius, NC from the Miami, FL area where she pursued tv/film. She starred as “Jessica” in the short film “I Reveal”, which is currently traveling the film festival circuit. She has now returned to her first love, the theatre, and was recently seen in the DCP production of OKLAHOMA as “Laurey” as well as their production of VIOLET as “Violet”. She is beyond honored to be appearing in her first ATC show with this amazing cast and crew! She would like to thank God for giving her this wonderful opportunity, and Chrissy, Stuart, Jack, Melissa, John, Dennis, Mr. Tumnus and her parents for believing in and ceaselessly encouraging her!

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OPENING NIGHT:  Wednesday, July 21 at 7:30pm reception immediately following the performance Join us for the Opening Night of The Great American Trailer Park Musical and enjoy an evening of fabulous theatre and complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. Catering provided by Mac’s Speed Shop and beverages provided compliments of Today’s Charlotte Woman. Cost: FREE, with purchase of ticket TALKBACK THURSDAYS: Thursdays during the run of the show immediately following the performance Have a burning question after seeing the show and want an answer from the artists involved? Then stick around after the show on Thursdays for a facilitated talkback with the cast and director of The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Cost: FREE SINGLES NIGHT: Friday, July 23 at 8:00pm Interested in seeing the show ? Want to come alone or with friends that are paying individually? Then join us on Singles Night, where you get a $5 discount when you by an individual ticket for yourself. Please call the Box Office (704) 342-2251 ext.21 to receive this special discount. PAY WHAT YOU CAN NIGHT: Wednesday, July 28 at 7:30pm Looking for a down-home good time but don’t have a wad of cash lying around? ‘Pay What You Can’ is the ticket for you because we will accept any amount you give us for a ticket, whether it’s $1 or $20 (a $10 donation is recommended per ticket).  No advanced reservations accepted. Tickets sold beginning at 6:30p the date of performance and are sold until we sell out. Cash, check and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) accepted. Maximum of four tickets per person. Line begins forming between 5:30 – 6:00p. Performances typically sell out.