First Baptist of Ivy Gap

The Royal Players will present First Baptist of Ivy Gap, directed by Gina Welch, April 8, 9, 10 and 15, 16, 17 at 7 p.m. and April 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held at the Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market, Benton, Arkansas.
The play opens during WWII in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church of Ivy Gap, Tennessee. Six women gather to roll bandages and plan for the church’s 75th anniversary.
Edith, the pastor’s wife played by Susie Everett, dispenses wisecracks, advice and Red Cross aprons. Donna Johnston, the widowed Luby, waits for word from her son Norman, a soldier in a war zone.
Lisa Freeman is Vera, who has a rich husband with political connections and family secrets.
Charlotte Hammonds is Olene Wiffer, a young woman who wants to go to Hollywood to be a star.
Contessa Scism, as Mae Ellen, is the church organist, who also wants to leave Ivy Gap to lead a more exciting life where she can expand her musical talents and ideas.
Angela Morgan is Sammy Porter, the only woman who is not a member of the church. She has a secret of her own concerning Luby’s soldier son.
Ticket prices are $10 fr adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students. Call 501-315-LIVE(5483) for reservations or buy tickets online at www.theroyalplayers.com