THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY
By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten
FALL – September 20-October 26, 2019
Performances begin at 7:30pm
Sunday shows start at 3:00pm
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In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. Dot, still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch—and all alone. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a twenty-three-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex. Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she over-looks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice. Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends.
CAUTIONS: If this were a movie it would be rated PG. The Savannah Sipping Society includes mild adult themes. Teens who watch prime-time TV won’t see much to shock them, but depending on the personality and exposure of your younger children, they may be confused. Your own judgment is the best guide for your family.
DIRECTOR Jean Rice
COSTUMER Judith Light
STAGE MANAGER Heather Neuwirth
BACKSTAGE Emilee Andrade
LIGHTING DESIGNER Mick Alderman
SET PAINTER Juan Lira
LIGHT & SOUND OPERATOR Nancy McCarthy
CAST
RANDA COVINGTON Danyelle Tinker
DOT HAIGLER Rosalie Ennis
MARLAFAYE MOSLEY Barbi England
JINX JENKINS Katherine Lacaze
