Kent-Meridian Drama will present "The Spitfire Grill" to the general public on May 14, May 15, and May 16. The shows begin at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available online at GoFan.com (additional fees apply) or at the door.
Adults: $10
Children under 12 years old: $5
The Story
After serving time in prison, a young woman named Percy Talbott is looking for a fresh start and settles in the sleepy, forgotten town of Gilead, Wisconsin, after seeing a photo of it in an old travel book. She lands a job at the town’s only eatery, The Spitfire Grill, which is run by a grumpy matriarch named Hannah. The diner has been up for sale for years with no takers, so the feisty Percy comes up with a crazy, modern idea to save it: she convinces Hannah to hold a nationwide essay contest where people pay $100 and write about why they want the grill. As letters pour in by the wheelbarrow, the whole town is forced to wake up, secrets about a mysterious stranger in the woods are revealed, and Percy helps everyone—including herself—find redemption and a second chance.
"The Spitfire Grill" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Music and book by James Valcq. Lyrics and book by Fred Alley. The show is based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff.
The Cast
Percy Talbott: Cianna Riggins
Hanhah Ferguson: Rahael Kassaye
Shelby Thorpe: Ellie Hoit
Caleb Thorpe: Hal McManus
Sheriff Joe Sutter: Michael Ward
Effy Krayneck: Tyanna Curry
The Visitor (Eli): Taylor Dampier
Production Crew
Director: Jay Thornton
Vocal Director: Anna Frisch
Assistant Vocal Direction: Heath Thompson
Stage Manager: Tynee Curry
Set Design: Scott Davidson
Lighting Design: Melinda Short
Assistant Stage Manager: Hannah Krohn
Costume Design: Terry Davidson
Light Board Operator: Roxy Walker
Sound (Musical Cues): Ashley Caramaya-Santos
Crew: Tanis Sparkes, Maha Ahmed, Jazlynne Aldama-Camarena, Emily Jordan, Chaloni Burton, Jia Chand, Sahar Quani, Wyett Kim, Najma Abdullahi, Melani Mendoza-Patino & Layra Palacios