Portland Civic Players Announce Cast for Spring Production of “It Happened on Route 66”
The Portland Civic Players are excited to announce the cast for their spring play “It Happened on Route 66” as they continue to celebrate their 70th season!
America’s most famous highway is the backdrop for this sweet comedy set in an Arizona diner in 1955. Sally, played by Haven Miller, is a young, celebrity-obsessed waitress, and can’t wait for the wedding that day between glamorous movie star Lovey Lamour, played by Amber Miller, and crooner Johnny Jerome, played by Aaron Swan. So you can imagine Sally’s surprise when a mysterious customer turns out to be Lovey herself!
Lovey tells Sally that she fled the ceremony and was heading east on Route 66 when her Ferrari broke down. With the press hot on her trail, Lovey is forced to hide out at the diner until her car is fixed. But how can she possibly keep her identity a secret? Simple, Sally answers. Pose as a waitress!
Sally teaches the movie star everything she knows about waitressing, but their entire scheme threatens to unravel when a nosy news photographer discovers Lovey’s identity and tips Johnny off as to her location.
With a cast of hilarious characters including a short-tempered cook (Lydia Bowling), Sally’s geeky boyfriend (Emerson Dibean), an ever-hungry customer (Matt Thelen), the world’s worst auto mechanic (Rana Tekinel), and even Elvis Presley before he was famous (Nathaniel Barron), this affectionate tribute to the golden age of diners is guaranteed to warm your heart as it tickles your funny bone. Rounding out this spectacular cast is Tiffany Barron, Leon Miller, Pam Robinson, Kiara Campbell, Amy Sperry, Debbie Lundeen, Ella Hanses, and Dan Braker.
Member Pre-Sale will start Monday, February 3 with tickets going on sale for the general public on February 17. Tickets are $12 each. Performance dates are March 14, 15 and 22 at 7:30 PM and March 16 and 23 at 2:30. “It Happened on Route 66” is written by Todd Wallinger and produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, Colorado.
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