Farce of Nature
FARCE OF NATURE, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten
Directed by Cindy Parks
Performance Dates: November 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
How much Southern-fried hilarity can be squeezed into the span of a single day? The Wilburn family of Mayhew, Arkansas, is about to find out!
MEET D. Gene and Wanelle Wilburn, owners and proprietors of The Reel 'Em Inn, what used to be the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks. Lately business is down, tourists are few, and the guest who's just checked in is only there due to a location shift in the Witness Protection Program. Doesn't anybody just want to fish anymore? And WHAT IS THAT SMELL?!!
Throw in some hypnotic suggestion, a clumsy deputy, a few Chicago gangsters, a sexy siren, and an art heist, and you have a side-splittingly funny Jones Hope Wooten comedy is guaranteed to win you over, hook, line, and sinker!
Cast & Crew
Wanelle Wilburn .................................. Gail Warren
D.Gene Wilburn ................................ Stephen Buse
Jenna Sealy ................................................ Jess Morris
Maxie Wilburn Suggs ............. Amberly Hadley
Carmine DeLuca ................. Dylon Youngblood
Ty Wilburn ............................................ Blake Trimble
Lola Barbosa .......................... Stacey Greenawalt
Sonny Barbosa ......................... Vaughn Hardman
Roxanne Thorne .................................. Carol Morris
Director ...................................................... Cindy Parks
Assistant Director ................. Rebecca Strange
Stage Manager ......................... Becca Bilz Davis
Lights ......................................................... Gene Moore
Sound .............................................. Jaleigh Schwarz
GAIL WARREN - Wanelle Wilburn
Gail has been with LWA since 2006. She has performed in ALWAYS PATSY CLINE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, THE FOREIGNER, NUNSENSE I & II, GODSPELL, THE ODD COUPLE and many other Jones Hope Wooten plays. She would like to thank all the dedicated cast members (especially the new cast members) that put their heart & soul in this production. Many thanks to Cindy Parks for her guidance and patience. Enjoy the show.
STEPHEN BUSE - D. Gene Wilburn
Stephen is proud to take part in another LWA production. He has been involved recently in CLUE as the Unexpected Cop; was assistant director for SUGAR BEAN SISTERS. Some of his favorite roles have been in MOON OVER BUFFALO and THE 39 STEPS. He wants to thank the cast, crew and directors for their kindness and support. He especially thanks his wife Susie for her love and support during this production.
JESS MORRIS- Jenna Sealy
Jess is appearing for her debut role on the LWA stage. The mother of two LWA theater kids, she is excited to become more involved with the organization. Jess moved to Whitney two years ago with her daughters and has loved getting to know the community.
BLAKE TRIMBLE- Ty Wilburn
Blake has been a part of Lake Whitney Arts for years as a children’s theatre parent. He has recently taken to the stage himself in THE SUGAR BEAN SISTERS and CLUE. He says that he has caught the bug for the stage.
DYLON YOUNGBLOOD- Carmine DeLuca
Dylon is thrilled to be back on stage. He first auditioned here on this stage 12 years ago for DEARLY BELOVED back in 2011, and has performed in many shows since. Some of the shows Dylon has been involved in include MOON OVER BUFFALO, THE FOREIGNER, HAPPY MERRY AFTER THE MUSICAL, and NUNSENSE. Dylon would like to thank Cindy for directing this show, the cast for the great experience, and his family for putting up with his antics.
AMBERLY HADLEY - Maxie Wilburn Suggs
Amberly has been an active member in Lake Whitney Arts since 2015 with THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR. Past shows include THE SUGAR BEAN SISTERS, TWO WITCHES NO WAITING, and DELIVER US FROM MAMA, or working the sound booth and lights for other productions. Amberly is currently on the Lake Whitney Board as Vice-President and supports the volunteer guild. She currently lives in beautiful Lake Whitney and enjoys fishing any chance she can find. Amberly would like to thank everyone involved in LWA.
STACEY GREENAWALT - Lola Barbosa
Stacey 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, 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 as Yvette in LWA's CLUE. When not on stage, Stacey is owner and Chief Egghead at Punk Poultry Media.
VAUGHN HARDMAN - Sonny Barbosa
Vaughn is performing for the first time on the LWA stage. He has been involved with theatre for many years back in the metroplex where he has lived all his life. He is glad to be able continue his involvement in theatre with this tremendous cast. He has performed in DADDY'S GIRL and has directed STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSES MOUTH and A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN. He wants to thank his wife for letting him be a nut for a while.
CAROL MORRIS - Roxanne Thorne
Carol and her husband relocated to Whitney from Utah in 2021 to purchase a farm and be near her daughter and granddaughters. Carol supported LWA as an active audience member before finally taking the stage for the first time in FARCE OF NATURE after being talked into auditioning by her granddaughters, who have performed in LWA Children’s Theater.
About the Director
Cindy Parks is one of the founders of both Lake Whitney Arts and the Tin Building Theatre in Clifton. She has appeared in, directed, and/or teched countless productions over the years. Most recently she directed A TUNA CHRISTMAS in 2022, appeared as Mrs. Peacock in CLUE earlier this year, and teched CAPTAIN BREE this summer.