Publisher Bailey Hufstetler
Tennessee Valley Theatre is at it again. This weekend opens the first show of their hilariously packed 2024 season, Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.
This wonderfully talented cast includes familiar TVT faces such as the lovely and talented Anita Hale (Mother Superior), the witty and hilarious Suzan Jolley (Sister Augusta), the highly talented Dakota McClellan (Paul), and the wonderful and highly recognized Mike Jackson (Father Chenille). Several new faces will take the TVT stage in this production such as Carolyn Taylor (Sister Philamena), Lori Thomas (Sally), Ava Wilson (Sister Mary Catherine), and Ben Wilson (George).
This wonderfully talented cast opens the show this Friday at 7:30 pm. The show will run from February 23rd- March 3rd. Friday and Saturday night performances are at 7:30 pm and the Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $14.00 for general admission, $12.00 for senior/military, $10.00 for ages 6-12-year-olds, and $5.00 for ages 3-5 years old. You can purchase tickets online at https://www.tennesseevalleytheater.com/event-details/drinking-habits-2024-02-23-19-30
This is a show you don’t want to miss! Going and seeing this show not only will give you some good laughs, but, you will also get to help support a great organization in our community. Tennessee Valley Theatre some great changes and renovations since Tony McCuiston took over as Board President and Dan Frank as Board Vice President. Other TVT veterans such as Anessa VanHorn, Caroline Powers, and Dakota McClellan serve on the board of directors now and help run the day-to-day operations of the all-volunteer non-profit theatre company. Other relatively new faces on the TVT board of directors are Matthew McEvoy, Tanya Girard, and Jill Nooga. Together this wonderful team is preparing and gearing up for a wonderful season ready to entertain the community in a professional and very talented way.
To view this year’s exciting season, visit the Tennessee Valley Theatre on their website https://www.tennesseevalleytheater.com/
For more information, you can also contact the theatre by phone at 423-365- PLAY (7529) or by visiting them on Facebook.
This article was written by Publisher Bailey Hufstetler. You can reach him for comment at bailey@rheacountyobserver.com.
