August 31, 2016 - Panola College Drama presents Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play by Lauren Wilson as its annual dinner theatre/dessert matinee on Friday, September 16, Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18. This hilarious spoof of the classic Stevenson’s novella will keep the audience in stitches as this fast-paced comedy takes the stage and is appropriate for all ages.
Starring in the production are Chris Caudle, Center, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde; Allysa Woods, Carlisle, Ambrosia Jekyll; Braden Wood, Center, Euphonia Jekyll; Caleb Wilson, Leon, Xavier Utterson; Jaramie Martin, Martinsville, Lady Throckmortonshire; Isabella Flesher, Carlisle, Calliope/Penelope; Kayla Featherston, Chandler, Ivy; Sarah Funderburk, Carthage, Plodgett; Timothy “Yancy” Flores, Shelbyville, the Constable; Peter Zarate, Hillsboro, the Lieutenant; Tyler Baird, Wortham, Painter; Julian Johnson, Wyatt Windham, and Andrew Lindsey, Shelbyville; Carolers; and Max Fenton, Shelbyville, MC/Chimney Sweep.
Crewing are Nicole Lawhorn, Beckville, Assistant Director; Dallas O’Donnell, Center, Stage Manager; Chris “Dante” Smith, Lighting Design; Tristan Smith, Center, Scene Design; Emily Jolly, Center, Prop Design; Destiney Caskey, Gary and Lacie Sepulvado, Mt. Enterprise, Costume Design; Shannon Henshaw, Carlisle, Make-Up Design, Brandon Castillo, Huntsville, SFX; Erin Anthony, Chireno, Sound and Music; Allen Avendano, Center, House and Box Office Manager. Scenic Painting was created and produced by Katy Chance.
Prior to the Dinner Theatre production, the Panola Improv Players will present comedy sketches and musical numbers.
The Dinner Theatre is held on Friday and Saturday, with doors opening at 5;30 p.m. and dinner served from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m., the show begins at 7:00 p.m. A full meal featuring Italian Cuisine, salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea, and water will be served. The Dessert Matinee is on Sunday, September 18 with doors opening at 1:00 p.m., and a selection of desserts, coffee, tea, and water served from 1:00 p.m. until 1:50 p.m., the show starts at 2 p.m. All performances are in the Studio Theatre, located in the annex of the Q.M. Martin Auditorium on the Panola College campus at 1109 W. Panola, Carthage, TX 75633
Dinner Theatre tickets are $35.00 for Adults; $30.00 for Panola College staff, faculty, and family, students, and senior citizens, and $25.00 for children 12 and under. The Dessert Matinee tickets are $20.00 for adults; $15.00 for Panola College staff, faculty, and family, students, and senior citizens, and $10.00 for children 12 and under.
Reservations are required as seating is limited for this often sold-out event. If one uses the online ticketing service, one may receive $5.00 off every ticket purchased by entering the Promotional code: Online-Ticket when using a credit or debit card to reserve your tickets. To reserve online, go to www.panola.edu –and click on Online Ticket Sales located under Quick Links at the bottom of the web page. You may also call 903-693-2064 or email: tickets@panola.edu.
Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play is produced by special permission from Dramatists Play Services, Inc.
