The Sugar Bean Sisters
Written by Nathan Sanderson
Directed by Pam Dougherty
March 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 2023
In this deeply layered dark Southern Gothic comedy, the aging Nettles sisters are determined to escape spinsterhood--Willie Mae by going to Salt Lake and finding a good Mormon husband and Faye by hopping on a spaceship when the "space people" return for another visit.
Having witnessed the landing of an alien space craft some 20 years ago in her daddy's sugarcane field, Faye prepares for the return of her celestial visitors on this night, the very anniversary of that fateful day. She intends to go with them, but she can't leave her needy sister alone. Time is going and tomorrow comes before you know it, so there's only one solution to the dilemma: Send Willie Mae to the Celestial Kingdom.
Then a strange bird-like woman suddenly appears out of the darkness of the swamp, setting in motion a chain of extraordinary events. Lies begin to unravel and the truth is revealed as the Sugar Bean Sisters scramble to ward off voodoo curses and ensure the space people's return.
CAST
Faye Clementine Nettles .......... Stacey Greenawalt
Willie Mae Nettles................................. Becca Bilz Davis
Miss Videllia Sparks.............................. Amberly Hadley
The Bishop Crumley .................................. Blake Trimble
Reptile Woman................................................... Cindy Parks
Director .......................................................... Pam Dougherty
Assistant Director ....................................... Stephen Buse
STACEY GREENAWALT - Faye Nettles
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 appeared as Savannah in LWA's DELIVER US FROM MAMA. When not on stage, Stacey is owner and Chief Egghead at Punk Poultry Media. www.StaceyGreenawalt.com
BECCA BILZ DAVIS - Willie Mae Nettles
Becca has been involved with Lake Whitney Arts nearly since the beginning. Her first show was THE WIZARD OF OZ, and her most recent was DELIVER US FROM MAMA this past fall. 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.
PAM DOUGHERTY - Director
In late 2020, Pam semi-retired to Lake Whitney after a lifetime as an award-winning professional actress in North Texas. She is currently voicing the character of Big Mom for the popular anime ONE PIECE. Most recently she filmed a supporting role in the upcoming SUNCOAST, starring Laura Linney and Woody Harrelson. Her last onstage performance was late in 2019, in DOLL’S HOUSE 2 at Oklahoma City Rep. She served as Assistant Director for last season’s hit THE 39 STEPS here at LWA, and is happy to finally be using that MFA (from SMU) in Directing! www.pamdougherty.com.
AMBERLY HADLEY - Miss Videllia Sparks
Amberly is excited to be taking the stage again and would like to thank Pam 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.
BLAKE TRIMBLE - The Bishop Crumley
Blake has supported LWA's Children's Theatre program for many years as a parent of child actors. This is his first show on stage himself, and he has learned so much! He never realized how much work goes into a show. Blake is excited to be part of this production, learning the ropes from the other talented actors.
CINDY PARKS - Reptile Woman
Cindy loves playing quirky characters. She has been involved in theatre for many years. Some credits include DAVID'S MOTHER, TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, THE MIRACLE WORKER, HAT TRICKS, and WAIT UNTIL DARK. Cindy is a founder of Lake Whitney Arts and the Tin Building Theatre in Clifton. She would like to thank the cast and crew for making this show so much fun.
STEPHEN BUSE - Assistant Director
Stephen has gotten back into his acting with LWA. Recently having acted in THE 39 STEPS and DELIVER US FROM MAMA. He is gladly getting back into directing by assisting Pam Dougherty with THE SUGAR BEAN SISTERS. He wants to thank all of those giving him this opportunity, especially Pam.