Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE CHEESE PYRAMID - Comes to The Clutch This May
David Cerda's parody runs at The Clutch in Chicago, directed by Brigitte Ditmars.
Hell in a Handbag Productions, now celebrating its 25th year, is excited to continue its 2025/26 season with the world premiere of The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid, a new addition to its acclaimed “Lost Episodes” parody series. Written by Artistic Director David Cerda* and directed by Brigitte Ditmars**.
The cast includes ensemble members Kelly Bolton*, David Cerda*, Grant Drager*, Ed Jones*, Scott Sawa* and Danne W. Taylor* with Gretchen Greear. Understudies include Nick Dorado and Honey West.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
In this hilarious new adventure, Rose (Ed Jones*) finds herself in need of extra income and stumbles upon a unique business opportunity — the first multi-level marketing company in St. Olaf, introducing local households to the cheeses of her hometown.
Pretty soon Rose has a garage full of cheese, and no idea how to get rid of it.
Enter Blanche (Grant Drager*), Dorothy (David Cerda*) and Sophia (Kelly Bolton*) with their creative ideas to help Rose organize an unforgettable cheese party, with the audience invited as guests. The show asks: Can the girls save Rose from financial disaster using their party-planning expertise? Chicago's beloved geriatric superstars return in an all-new Golden Girls escapade, promising to deliver their cheesiest episode yet.
The production team includes Marcus Klein* (Scenic Design), Liz Cooper (Lighting Designer), Matthew Chase (Sound Designer), Maggie O'Brien (Props Design), Syd Genco** (Make-Up Design), Keith Ryan* (Wig Design), Mealah Heidenreich* (Production Manager), Jason Pikscher (Technical Director), Peter Neville (Videographer) and Ashton M. (Stage Manager).
*Denotes Handbag Ensemble Member | **Denotes Handbag Associate Member
This comedic production will run from May 8 – June 21, 2026 at The Clutch, Handbag's boutique performance space at 4335 N. Western Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are now on sale at handbagproductions.org and buytickets.at/hellinahandbagproductions/2078392. The press opening is Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 pm.
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