MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST Begins Tonight at Germantown Community Theatre

Watch out for flying batons, cans of Aqua Net and loads of hair dye as the kooky characters of the MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST take the stage at Germantown Community Theatre beginning tonight, January 23rd. This Southern Gothic masterpiece from Beth Henley (author of CRIMES OF THE HEART) lets the audience in on how one Mississippi family deals with societal expectations, especially when it comes to true love and even truer beauty.

MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST takes place in Brookhaven, Mississippi during the 1980's. It follows Miss Hot Tamale, Carnelle Scott as she prepares for the pageant of a lifetime- the Miss Firecracker Contest. The cast includes Shelly Yeager (COMPANY) as Carnelle and is directed by GCT veteran Julie Reinbold (ALICE IN WONDERLAND). Many will remember the 1989 film adaptation (MISS FIRECRACKER) starring Holly Hunter and Tim Robbins.

The 2014-2015 season of Germantown Community Theatre is sponsored by the City of Germantown, Tennessee Arts Commission, ArtsMemphis and the Germantown Arts Alliance.

Photo Credit: Renee Davis Brame

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