Deliver Us From mana

Show dates: June 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
Directed by Ed Sanders

 

Mama's back-so chaos can't be far behind!

This rip-roaring, hilarious, high-octane race to beat the stork begins when Walker Sprunt's wife, Hayley, goes into labor with their first child. The problem? She's in Alabama, and he is in L.A., trying his best to get through a surprise visit from his meddling mother and his bossy big sister, Savannah, when he gets the call.

Unfortunately, an air traffic controllers' strike has just begun across the nation and Walker is at a loss for what to do. But his Mama, as usual, is not. And when she proclaims "Family Road Trip!," Walker, from experience, knows disaster can't be far behind. And is he ever right-as the clock ticks, Mama and her squabbling offspring jump in a car and sprint across two thousand miles of America and through its most unbelievably eccentric and colorful communities, and comedic chaos follows them everywhere.

Despite experiencing zany alien encounters near Roswell, New Mexico, witnessing an uproarious last-minute wedding with off-their-rockers relatives, participating unwillingly in a high-speed police chase across Texas, surviving a churning river on a daiquiri party barge, and even escaping a wild New Orleans Mardi Gras night court, this exuberantly desperate trio drive on, determined to make it to Alabama before the new baby is born. And heaven help anyone who gets in Mama's way, because she WILL be in Birmingham in time for the birth of her first grandchild!

This flat-out-funny Jones Hope Wooten comedy will get your motors racing as it delivers miles of smiles and loads of laughs!

CAST

Norleen Sprunt (Mama) ......................................................................... Cindy Parks
Walker Sprunt ......................................................................... Joe Neal Pedigo
Savannah Sprunt Honeycutt .......................................... Stacey Greenawalt
Denton Crocker, Orlan Hinkle, Duval ........................................ Gene Moore
Tamarind, Ardale, Fleeta .................................................... Kitty Marbut
Andre, Rudy Earl, Cousin Chicken, John Curtis Buntner....... Stephen Buse
Ariana, SueBrenda Lutz ................................ Amberly Hadley
Leon, Uncle Ferd, Reese, Mr. Tolliver ........................................... Robert Dale
Rema Jean, Marique Tatum ......................... Tracey Kirkland
Judge Hubbard ................................................ Kelly Robson
Leonard................................................................. George Staples
Nurse Kelly ......................................................... Gail Warren
Winkie Birdwell ................................................. Becca Bilz Davis

CINDY PARKS - Norleen Sprunt
Cindy ParksCindy Parks loves theatre. She has been with LWA since the beginning. Cindy has directed and acted in may shows here. Favorite roles include Sally in DAVID'S MOTHER, Dolly Levi in THE MATCHMAKER, Jessie May in TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, Suzy in WAIT UNTIL DARK, and Annie Sullivan in THE MIRACLE WORKER. Credits as a Director: GREASE, THE DIVINERS, THE ALTO PART, MOON OVER BUFFALO, GREATER TUNA, and many more. Cindy would like to thank Ed and the cast for making this such a great experience.

STACEY GREENAWALT - Savannah Sprunt Honeycutt
Stacey GreenawaltStacey has been active in the DFW theatre community for many years as actor, director, costumer, prop designer, scenic painter, and set designer, and has been nominated for two Column Awards. Favorite roles include Lotty Wilton in ENCHANTED APRIL, Miss Hannigan in ANNIE THE MUSICAL, Ronnette in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and both Yente and Fruma-Sarah in two different productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Most recently, she directed and appeared in Lake Whitney Arts' THE 39 STEPS.

JOE NEAL PEDIGO - Walker Sprunt
Joe Neal PedigoJoe most recently appeared in Lake Whitney Arts' THE 39 STEPS. He loves spending time with his daughter Lauren, who inspires him to act, and son Colton, his Daddy's twin.

BECCA BILZ DAVIS - Winkie Birdwell
Becca Bilz DavisBecca has been involved with Lake Whitney Arts nearly since the beginning. Her first show was THE WIZARD OF OZ, and her most recent was THE 39 STEPS. She works as an elementary school counselor in China Spring and teaches part time in the environmental science department at Hill College. She lives with her husband, Lee (BC) and their cats and dogs.

KELLY ROBSON - Judge Hubbard
Kelly RobsonThis play is another of many Kelly has been involved with at Lake Whitney Arts in the past four years. Her theatrical training is accredited to many directors from high school to college to present including a privileged workshop with George Takei. Life is busy on her little hobby farm but she always make time for LWA therapy.

STEPHEN BUSE - Andre, Rudy Earl, Cousin Chicken, John Curtis Buntner
Stephen BuseStephen is pleased to be back on the LWA stage. Most recently, he appeared as Professor Jordan and other roles in THE 39 STEPS. His favorite plays include MOON OVER BUFFALO and THE RED VELVET CAKE WARS. He wants to thank cast and crew for allowing him to be in this show and his wonderful wife for her support!

TRACEY KIRKLAND - Rema Jean, Marique Tatum
Tracey KirklandTracey is a member of the board of directors for the LWA. This is her second appearance on stage, having most recently appeared as Harper in HONKY TONK HISSY FIT. She looks forward to many more theater experiences in the future and hopes that everyone who comes out to support LWA enjoys this show.

ROBERT DALE - Leon, Uncle Ferd, Reese, Mr. Tolliver
Robert DaleRobert appeared as Uncle Bob and Santa in 2016's LITTLE TOWN OF CHRISTMAS, Crow and the Raven in 2017's THE WIZARD OF OZ DELETED SCENE, and Father in last summer's HANSEL AND GRETEL.

AMBERLY HADLEY - Arianna, SueBrenda Lutz
Amberly HadleyAmberly is excited to be taking the stage again and would like to thank the director Ed Sanders for the opportunity. She would like to thank everyone involved with this show and has greatly enjoyed working with this wonderful and talented cast. She is excited to again entertain the audience. Amberly is currently a member-at-large for the Lake Whitney Arts Board of Directors and has appeared in many stage performances with the LWA theater.

GENE MOORE - Denton Crocker, Orlan Hinkle, Duval
Gene MooreGene has been with LWA since 2015. He is a member of the board of directors. Gene has been in five productions at the theater. He has also been stage manager or stage hand in five other productions. He loves being on stage and entertaining the populace. Gene is a eight and a half year veteran of the Vietnam war era. He says the people of LWA are his second family.

KITTY MARBUT - Tamarind, Ardale, Fleeta
Kitty Marbut Kitty has always enjoyed the sound of laughter, expressions of our inner child coming out! So enjoy and laugh, this world needs that right now. Kitty last appeared on the LWA stage in 2019's MAMA WON'T FLY

GAIL WARREN - Nurse Kelly
Gail WarrenGail has been with LWA since 2006. She has performed in ALWAYS PATSY CLINE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, THE FOREIGNER, NUNSENSE I & II, and the ODD COUPLE and many others. She would like to thank all the dedicated cast members & the ones behind the scene that have put their heart & soul in this production. Many thanks to Ed Sanders for his direction & guidance but most of all his patience. Enjoy the show.

GEORGE STAPLES - Leonard
George StaplesGeorge was active in theatre in high school in Edna Texas and in community theatre in Victoria (DEATH OF A SALESMAN) and Lubbock. He has been a city attorney for a number of cities for over 50 years, a job that has kept him away from the stage. Now he has fired all of them and is back. He loves Gilbert and Sullivan and stories which need not be true.

ED Sanders - Director
Ed has directed dozens of shows at LWA.

Dennis Robson - Light Tech
Dennis has played a suspect in both of LWA's Murder Mystery Theatre events, but this is his first foray into the light booth! 

Bailey Folkestad - Sound Tech, Recorded female voices
Bailey FolkestadBailey recently appeared in LWA's HAT TRICKS, as well as played a suspect in LWA's most recent Murder Mystery Theatre event. Previously she has been sound tech for MAMA WON'T FLY and TWO WITCHES, NO WAITING.