The Miss Firecracker Contest Now Playing
The place is the small Mississippi town of Brookhaven; the time is a few days before the Fourth of July. Carnelle Scott, affectionately dubbed “Miss Hot Tamale”, is feverishly preparing for the Miss Firecracker Contest, desperate for a victory that she hopes will salvage her tarnished reputation. Carnelle perseveres through a rollercoaster journey, supported by the endearing and quirky cast of characters, including the lovably awkward seamstress Popeye. Laughter, compassion, and moments of poignant lyricism are woven into this family’s dysfunctional past to reveal a future full of hope and promise. In this uproarious and heartwarming tale, The Miss Firecracker Contest promises an unforgettable blend of hilarity, compassion, and an enduring spirit.
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Live Theatre Workshop’s 2024-2025 Season is full of humorous, heartfelt, mysterious, and touching stories. Celebrate the magic of theatre with a season ticket package. We offer full season, children’s theatre only, flex packages and more! To purchase ticket packages, visit our tickets page, or call the box office at (520) 327-4242.
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Miss Firecracker Contest
September 6, 2024 - September 29, 2024
The place is the small Mississippi town of Brookhaven; the time is a few days before the Fourth of July. Carnelle Scott, affectionately dubbed “Miss Hot Tamale”, is feverishly preparing for the Miss Firecracker Contest, desperate for a victory that she hopes will salvage her tarnished reputation. Carnelle perseveres through a rollercoaster journey, supported by the endearing and quirky cast of characters, including the lovably awkward seamstress Popeye. Laughter, compassion, and moments of poignant lyricism are woven into this family’s dysfunctional past to reveal a future full of hope and promise. In this uproarious and heartwarming tale, The Miss Firecracker Contest promises an unforgettable blend of hilarity, compassion, and an enduring spirit. The Miss Firecracker Contest is directed by Michael Martinez and stars Zuleyl Castro, Emily Fuchs, and more. The show runs September 6th - 29th, 2024. Showings Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm. Sundays at 3:00 pm. Tickets start at $25.00. For season ticket packages and more information go to livetheatreworkshop.org/tickets.
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RAPunzel: A Hip Hop Musical
September 27, 2024 - October 13, 2024
A typical boy-meets-girl story - only this girl was kidnapped as an infant, locked away in a tall tower, and forced to grow her hair long so her evil stepmother can climb in and out of the tower. Love blossoms when a prince stumbles across Rapunzel in her tower, but if the evil stepmother has anything to say about it, this love will not succeed. Come see this classic story of Rapunzel reimagined as a hip-hop musical. RAPunzel runs September 27th - October 13th. Showings Saturdays at 5:00 pm and Sundays at 1:00 pm. Tickets start at $15.00. For season ticket packages and more information go to livetheatreworkshop.org/tickets.
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