MAMA WON'T FLY The Phoenix Theatre April 7, 2022 Eclectic Arts
MAMA WON’T FLY
by Jones, Hope, and Wooten
Directed by Jay Jenkins
Produced with permission of Dramatists Play Service
The Phoenix Theatre
Edmonds, WA
Dress Rehearsal Review: April 7, 2022
Laughs came from all of the cast members including Jeannine Early/Tanya/Rema Jean/Edweena/Kiki, Arianna Villasor/ Hayley Quinn, Anthony Gaynes/Denton/ Chicken /Mitch /Duggar /Ronald /Kelvin, Melanie Calderwood/Essie/Pawnee/Fanny/Sybil, and James Lynch/ Ferd/Red/Mickey/Spud.
“Mama Won’t Fly” will have you feeling like you just endured a road trip unlike any other. Believe me, though, it’s a trip worth taking.
“Mama Won’t Fly” runs through May 1st. Tickets are available here: TICKETS!
by Jones, Hope, and Wooten
Directed by Jay Jenkins
Produced with permission of Dramatists Play Service
The Phoenix Theatre
Edmonds, WA
Dress Rehearsal Review: April 7, 2022
Due to a busier than ever schedule, I attended my first ever dress rehearsal to review a local theatre production at The Phoenix Theatre. The show officially opened the next night so the show was basically ready to go (and I can say that now having seen it from beginning to end).
The show revolves around a mother, daughter, son, and his fiancee’. Mom and daughter are headed to meet up with the son for his wedding but the only problem is - mom won’t fly. So, the daughter begrudgingly agrees to drive mom halfway across the U.S. to the wedding destination. They are met of course with more than a few surprises along the way and that’s where the comedy begins.
If you’ve ever seen Susan Connors (Norleen Sprunt aka mama) on stage at The Phoenix Theatre, then you know just what level of acting and comedic timing you’re going to get. Susan never fails to bring her A-game and she absolutely shines in this production.
Her partner in crime Renee Gilbert (Savannah aka the daughter) is equally good in her role as the put-upon daughter who has her own issues to work out with her mom. Renee really kept this play moving forward and it was great seeing her back in another production at The Phoenix.
The show revolves around a mother, daughter, son, and his fiancee’. Mom and daughter are headed to meet up with the son for his wedding but the only problem is - mom won’t fly. So, the daughter begrudgingly agrees to drive mom halfway across the U.S. to the wedding destination. They are met of course with more than a few surprises along the way and that’s where the comedy begins.
If you’ve ever seen Susan Connors (Norleen Sprunt aka mama) on stage at The Phoenix Theatre, then you know just what level of acting and comedic timing you’re going to get. Susan never fails to bring her A-game and she absolutely shines in this production.
Her partner in crime Renee Gilbert (Savannah aka the daughter) is equally good in her role as the put-upon daughter who has her own issues to work out with her mom. Renee really kept this play moving forward and it was great seeing her back in another production at The Phoenix.
(Renee Gilbert, Susan Connors, and Melanie Calderwood - photo courtesy TPT)
Laughs came from all of the cast members including Jeannine Early/Tanya/Rema Jean/Edweena/Kiki, Arianna Villasor/ Hayley Quinn, Anthony Gaynes/Denton/ Chicken /Mitch /Duggar /Ronald /Kelvin, Melanie Calderwood/Essie/Pawnee/Fanny/Sybil, and James Lynch/ Ferd/Red/Mickey/Spud.
“Mama Won’t Fly” will have you feeling like you just endured a road trip unlike any other. Believe me, though, it’s a trip worth taking.
“Mama Won’t Fly” runs through May 1st. Tickets are available here: TICKETS!
Best,
Mark Sugiyama
Eclectic Arts
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