“The set is built The costumes are pressed. The musical instruments are tuned. And now the cast of Smoke on the Mountain is ready to see you in the pews of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Join us for a night of pure entertainment! LCCT.net for information and tickets.”
Clinton theater veteran Kay Morrow Addison posted that message prior to opening night of the Laurens County Community Theatre’s production of “Smoke on the Mountain,” a musical that gives its own, unique interpretation of gospel favorites. If you missed opening weekend, don’t worry. The ol-time revival is coming your way for a second, foot-stompin’ weekend.
“Smoke” will be performed at the Clinton High School Auditorium on Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m. curtain, and Saturday, June 14, with a 3 p.m. matinee.
The CHS Auditorium is at 18132 Hwy 72E, Clinton. Admission is $15 adults (18-64), and $13 children (3-17) and Seniors (65+). The production is sponsored by TNB Financial Services and Sadler Hughes Apothecary.
The book is by Connie Ray; conceived by Alan Bailey; and musical arrangements by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick. “Smoke on the Mountain” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Cast members are: Corbitt Landrum, Lesslie Blakely, Ruth McDaniel, Jacob Blakely, Lizzie Davidson, Holly Hollingshead, and Silas Schiera ‘ “this talented group is bringing gospel, family, and a whole lot of fun to the stage!”
The LCCT website describes the high-energy production this way: “Smoke on the Mountain tells the hilarious and heartwarming story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs played and sung by the Sanders Family, a traveling group making its return to performing after a five-year hiatus.”
The Theatre also says, “Our venue is currently located in the auditorium of Clinton High School, and we are grateful to Laurens County School District 56 for partnering with LCCT.
“Everyone can play a part with Laurens County Community Theatre. Whether you’re a season member, audience member, actor, technician, musician, set builder, or show sponsor, there is a place for you!
“LCCT is a non-discriminating theatre and is a space for all.
“Audition information will be posted on our Auditions page and on our Facebook page.”
LCCT also has announced these upcoming productions:
SHREK - September 26, 27, 28 and October 2, 3, 4.
Finding Nemo Junior - January 30, 31 and February 1, 5, 6, 7.
Newsies - April 16, 17, 18, 19, a partnership with Presbyterian College to be staged at the on-campus Harper Center.
