Historical Playbills can be viewed by clicking here.
Place/Time
In and around the living room of Joveeta’s mobile home in the trailer park community of Doublewide, Texas.
The present. The play takes place in the latter part of December, leading up to Christmas.
Act 1, Scenes 1 through 5 – Dec. 17
Act 1, Scene 6 – Dec. 22
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Act 2, Scenes 1 through 4 – Dec. 24
Act 2, Scene 5 – Later that night
Act 2, Scene 6 – Christmas Night
There will be one 15 minute intermission.
A DOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS CHRISTMAS is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC,
servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW.
Cast
| Big Ethel Satterwhite | Peggy Vanek-Titus |
| Georgia Dean Rudd | Robin Wallace |
| Lark Barken | Alex Daigler |
| Haywood Sloggett | Paul LaRussa |
| Patsy Price | Salena Whalen-Stalker |
| Norwayne “Baby” Crumpler | Trent Carruth |
| Joveeta Crumpler | Kathy Scruggs |
| Caprice Crumpler | Marlene Wallace Berndt |
| Nash Sloggett | Michael Wilbanks |
| Harley Dobbs | Kevin Garrett |
CREW
| Director | Mary Anne Garrett |
| Stage Manager | Shelby Arnold |
| Set Designer | Danielle Warren |
| Set Construction | Mike Gerrells, Ron Rabun, Kevin Garrett |
| Scenic Painting | Anne Marie Scioneaux |
| Set Painting | Danielle Warren, Anne Marie Scioneaux |
| Sound and Lighting Designer/Operator | Julia Jones, Andy Johnson |
| Music/Sound | Nick Wiehl |
| Poster Design/Printed Program | Delaine Derry Green |
| Online Program Design | Lisa Ponder |
Board of Directors
| Artistic Director | Donna Williamson |
| President | Lisa Ponder |
| Vice-President | Steven Ross |
| Secretary | Sue Ellen Gerrells |
| Treasurer | John Chain |
Members at Large
Dianne Rowe, Michael Wilbanks, Thomas Robinson, Trey Woodrow, Jim Billings, Michelle Vercher, and Mike Gerrells
Special Thanks
Danielle Warren (Mr. Carruth’s Santa Costume), (Mr. Carruth’s Elf Costume), and Lisa Ponder for her support! As always, thank you to Minuteman Press for their continued support.
This production is dedicated to the memory of Tannis McCombs.
Director’s Notes
South City Theatre has always had a special place in my heart. I fondly remember the ‘warehouse days’ off exit 238. It was a magical time when Francie (now Pender) and Alan Gardner’s dream became a magical reality.
Sure, the shows were good. Folks from all over made the trek down to Alabaster to do good work. It was also a place of learning and respecting the craft. I am thrilled that the legacy continues.
Lisa Ponder contacted me about doing this show. I am so glad she did.
This cast and crew has been AMAZING to work with. They’ve worked so hard and we’ve had some fun along the way! OK, it’s been LOTS of fun! The many talents shared with you are incredible. I’m excited for our audience to see the show!
Thanks for the opportunity to bring Doublewide, Texas to life in Pelham.
I hope you enjoy the show! I wish you all a joyous holiday season! Happy Holidays! Happy Solstice! Merry Christmas! Support the Arts in 2025!
Cast and Crew Bios
Alex Daigler is happy to be back on the stage after a 10 year hiatus! She’s had the pleasure of working behind the scenes at SCT for the last year. Her day-to-day involves working as a physical therapist, working towards her reading & Duolingo goals, and spending time with her family, friends and, more importantly, her cat!
Kathy Scruggs (Joveta Crumpler) is so happy to be back at South City with another great cast of both new and returning friends. Previous productions here include Wild Women of Winedale, Elvis People, Christmas Belles, Octette Bridge Club, Our Town, and Harvey. This is her first time working with Mary Anne as a director and what a treat! “I love it any time I can be in a Jones Hope Wooten show and this one doesn’t disappoint. I hope everyone laughs as much watching it as we did get ready for it.” Special thanks to Derek who is always there to run lines and make sure I have dinner before rehearsal – love you!
Kevin Garrett (Harley) A sexy accountant by day, Kevin has been involved with Community theatre for over 25 years in over 30 productions. Some of his favorite performances have included: Willie Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), The Old Man (A Christmas Story), Freddy/Phillip (Noises Off), and Elwood P. Dowd (Harvey), as well as many others. He is particularly proud of being the other half of the Lunts of Woodward Road with his wife of 38 years Mary Anne and is very happy to be back at South City in her production.
Marlene Wallace Berndt (Caprice Crumpler) I am thrilled to be part of this fun production with this amazing cast. This will be my 11th production in the Birmingham area, my 6th at South City Theatre. Previous favorite productions include The Women, Love, Loss and What I Wore, Dearly Departed, Hallelujah Girls, Almost Maine, Second Samuel, Christmas Belles, and Covering Dish. I’d like to thank my sweet husband and dear friends and castmates who patiently ran lines with me!”
Michael Wilbanks (Nash Sloggett) is thankful for another opportunity to have some fun at South City Theater! It’s always a joy to spend time with such talented and lovely people like those with whom I’m sharing a stage. When Michael’s not on stage or running the SCT box office, he’s playing the pied piper with his wonderful gifted students at Thompson Middle School. “Thank you, all, for coming to see our show!”
Paul G. LaRussa (Haywood Sloggett) Is a lifelong Birmingham native who has always held a love for theatre. He was recently seen in South City Theatre’s productions of Covering Dish (Vernon) and A Reunion To Die For (Bruce). He is excited to perform with such a talented cast under the Direction of Mary Anne Garrett and is thankful for those of you who support community theatre.
Peggy Vanek-Titus thanks South City Theatre and Director Mary Anne Garrett for this opportunity, as well as thanks and appreciation for her fellow cast mates and all the crew. We are grateful for our audience support- Merry Christmas everyone! Proverbs 3: 4,5
Robin Wallace (Georgia Dean) Her recent credits include South City Theatre’s Covering Dish (Jean Marie);SCT’s Catfish Moon (Betty); Homewood Theatre’s Til Beth Do Us Part (Margo); Covered Bridge Players’ Showtime at 1st Baptist (Lucille); SCT’s Wild Women of Winedale (Jef); Theatre of Gadsden’s Sordid Lives (Sissy); Homewood Theatre’s Hallelujah Girls (Mavis) and CBP’s Steel Magnolias (Truvy). Thank you for supporting community theatre!
Salena Whalen-Stalker (Patsy Price) Is thrilled to be back on stage at SCT and working with this talented cast and Mary Anne! She was last seen here in The Wild Women of Winedale (Glenda Bates). Past favorite shows have included Radio TBS (Dixie Mandell) and Steel Magnolias. Salena would like to dedicate this performance to her biggest supporter, her late husband, Marc, and to a very special steel magnolia. She hopes you enjoy the show and appreciates you coming out to support live theater!
Trent Carruth (Norwayne “Baby” Crumpler) is thrilled to be performing in his first production at South City Theatre. Trent is a Multimedia Artist who has had a love for the art of theatre for much of his life. While working to get his degree in Studio Art from Samford University, Trent also minored in Theatre, which gave him the opportunity to perform in such shows as Swan Song and 52nd Street Comics, as well as a variety of ten minute plays, and more recently he starred in Homewood Theatre’s production of But Why Bump Off Barnaby? He would like to thank his family and friends for their continuing support and encouragement, and he hopes that you enjoy the show!
Mary Anne Garrett (Director) is a long-time actor/director in the Birmingham area both in theatre and independent film. Some of her favorite shows include: Living Together (Theatre Downtown for ACTFest & SETC), Ladies First (Director/Eleanor Roosevelt at Covered Bridge Players), Steel Magnolias (Clairee at SCT), and Blithe Spirit (Ruth Condomine at ACTA). “It’s been wonderful to come back to SCT to direct this show with an AMAZING cast and crew! It’s always a treat to work with my beloved Kevin Garrett too, as he puts up with all my craziness!”
Julia Jonze (Light Designer & Board Op) Jonze is a freelance scenic painter, lighting technician, and fine artist. She earned bachelor’s degrees in both Theatre and Art at the University of Montevallo. She designed lights in October for War of the Worlds, here at South City Theatre. Her scenic artist credits include The Addams Family and Singin’ in the Rain, both at Trollwood Performing Arts School (Fargo, ND). She also was an electrician at Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre (Logan, UT) for their Summer 2022 season, and an electrician at The Lost Colony (Manteo, NC) for their 2021 season.
Danielle Warren is excited to be working with South City Theatre and Mary Anne Garrett on A Doublewide, Texas Christmas as the set designer. She received her Bachelor of Science in Theatre from the University of Montevallo, with highlights being Into the Woods, Six Degrees of Separation, The Rocky Horror Show, Circle Mirror Transformation, God of Carnage, and Big River. She interned with Red Mountain Theatre Company as the Properties Manager and Assistant Stage Manager for School of Rock, Once on This Island, Newsies, and Fiddler on the Roof. She worked as Properties Manager and Assistant Stage Manager for Tragedia de Carmen and Romeo et Juliette with Opera Birmingham. She also worked in community theatre with Montevallo Main Street Players working in various roles both behind the scenes and on stage. Danielle resides in Pelham, Alabama.
Andy Johnson (Sound/Light Designer & Board Op) Most recently found on stage in A Reunion To Die For, Andy rejoined the theatre scene last year, working in the booth for A Tuna Christmas. Since then, he’s created the lighting design for Catfish Moon, directed the short A History of Television Condensed, and is looking forward to this show. He thanks everyone at SCT for continuing to let him support the theatre however he can.
Registration Now Open for our ActingUp! Spring Workshop and Summer Camp
- Our spring workshop will begin January 16, 2025, and will be held on Thursdays between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. The workshop will be led by Victoria Boyce. Performance dates will be May 9 and 10, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Matinees will be held May 10 and 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
- Age Range: 8 – 18
- Skill level: All Welcome
- Show: The Great Cell Phone Catastrophe (OR… HOW I LEARNED TO STOP TEXTING AND LOVE TO TALK) by Michael Pavese
- Cost: $250 (sibling discounts available)
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR OUR SPRING WORKSHOP
- Our summer camp will be held June 2 -14, 2025, location TBD. Camp hours will be 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Camp will be lead by Victoria Boyce. Performance dates will be July 13 and 14, 2025.
- Age Range: 8 – 18
- Skill level: All Welcome
- Show: MOANA JR.
- Cost: $400 (sibling discounts available)
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR OUR SUMMER CAMP
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25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
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I’m so proud of all of you and of the work you’ve done to bring this show together. Sending you all break a legs. Lisa