BHS theater to present ‘Ash Girl,’ ‘Dearly Departed’ this weekend
UPDATE: There will be two productions presented this weekend. Check out the updated article below for the correct schedule and information.
The Breckenridge High School Theater Department will present two plays to the community May 18-20 in Bailey Auditorium.
At 7 p.m. Friday, May 18, the student will present “Ash Girl.” Donations will be accepted at the door.
“Dearly Departed” will be presented at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19, and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20. Donations will be accepted at the door. The play takes a humorous look at the Turpin family and their friends and neighbors as they prepare to bury the family’s patriarch, Bud Turpin, who is described by his widow Raynelle as “mean and surly.” As they gather together, the life-long family dynamics come into play.
Cast List for ‘Dearly Departed’
Blake Rutledge and Samantha Heatley portray Raybud and Lucille in “Dearly Departed.” (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Student Directors:
- Diana Patterson
- Braxton Post
- Blake Rutledge
Director: Callie Stenson
Raynelle — Kirsten Gann
Marguerite — Jewel Graves
Royce — Tyler Hamblin
Lucille — Samantha Heatley
Raybud — Blake Rutledge
Suzanne — Diana Patterson
Junior — Braxton Post
Reverend — Issac Duran
Juanita — Marisa Gonzalez
Veda — Bethany Boone
Norvel/Bud Turpin — Xander Cooper
Delightful — Kaitlyn Crook
Crew
Stage Manager — AnnaKate Rodgers
Assistant Stage Manager — Addison Dickenson
Lights — Emily Brannon
Sound — Miriam Diaz
Props — Jaxon Adams/ Bianca Gullien
Costumes — Gracie Malicut
Make up — Ashlee Norman/ Elizabeth Griffith
Crew — Axel Puebla
The BHS cast of “Dearly Departed” gathered for a group photo after their dress rehearsal on Monday. The play will be presented for the community Friday through Sunday, May 18-20. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
