Honkey Tonk Angels
Honky Tonk Angels
By Ted Swindley
Three women leading dull and thankless lives decide to cut loose from hubby, boss and daddy, and board a bus headed for Nashville to pursue their dream of becoming country singers. Romance, independence, and lots of twang and sass result in a feel-good mix of laughter, a few tears, and country pop favorites. “These Boots are Made for Walking,” “Stand by Your Man,” “Delta Dawn,” “9 to 5,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Harper Valley PTA” are just a taste of the heart-thumpin’, foot-stompin’, country classics you’ll experience on the wings of the Honky Tonk Angels.
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Backstage Classes
3 sessions on Thursdays 10am-Noon: 5/18/23, 5/25/23 and 6/1/23: $75 tuition total for all 3 class dates.
Backstage Tours
Select Fridays throughout the year.
Set design by Cliff Simon and built by Riverside Theatre Scene Shop
Videos
Reviews
‘Honky Tonk Angels’ Country MUSICAL with spirit and sass Written by: Pam Harbaugh
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Cast
*Members of the Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
Natalie Charle Ellis* (Angela) Broadway: Original cast member of Beetlejuice, School of Rock and Les Misérables (2014 Revival). Off-Broadway: Kimberley Akimbo (Atlantic Theatre Company) and Forbidden Broadway Alive and Kicking (Original Cast Album). Other favorite credits: 9-5 the Musical (First National Tour), Georgie in Full Monty and Meg in Brigadoon ( PCLO), Mrs. White in Clue and Irene Molloy in Hello Dolly starring Beth Leavel at Cape Playhouse, Lizzie the Musical (TUTS), and Rosie in Mamma Mia (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina). Natalie was also seen on “Master of None” (Netflix). “My dad was a Texan and a true cowboy at heart. I know he would have loved seeing this show. This one's for you Daddy!” www.NatalieCharleEllis.com
Bailey Purvis* (Sue Ellen)is honored to return to Riverside Theatre! She played Janis Joplin in the 2019 production of Beehive. Notable credits: Mamma Mia! (Nat’l Tour & Westchester Broadway), Bring It On (Nat’l Tour), Jersey Boys (Ogunquit Playhouse), Smokey Joes Café (North Shore Music Theatre), Legally Blonde (NCL), Priscilla…Desert (NCL). She is a headliner vocalist on cruise ships with her two solo concerts, Heartbreaker: Women of Rock and Disco Cowgirl: Women of Country, as well as the creator and producer of country vocal trio Honky Tonk Chicks. @bailey_purvis
Kylan Ritchie (Darlene) is delighted to be making her Riverside Theatre debut! A 17-year-old Nashville native, Kylan is glad to be back in Florida after portraying the role of Dainty June in Gypsy alongside Jodi Benson. Her favorite regional credits include: Natalie in Next to Normal (Gulf Coast Symphony) and Ida/Dance Swing in Little House on the Prairie the Musical (Cumberland County Playhouse). Kylan would like to thank her parents for their constant love and support, her teachers Scott Logsdon & Erica Aubrey, along with DJ and everyone at Riverside Theatre. Thank you for your contribution to the arts!
Photo left to right: Bailey Purvis (Sue Ellen), Kylan Ritchie (Darlene), DJ Salisbury (Director/Choreographer), Lisa Stafford (Stage Manager), Lydia Runge (Assistant Stage Manager), Natalie Charle Ellis (Angela), Brent-Alan Huffman (Music Director)
Creative Team
Director/Choreographer: DJ Salisbury
Music Director: Brent-Alan Huffman
Assistant Music Director: Gianfranco Tio
Scenic Designer: Cliff Simon
Costume Designer: Steven Stines
Wig Designer: Christopher Arthur
Lighting Designer: Julie Duro
Sound Designer: Craig Beyrooti
Casting: Wojick Casting
Production Stage Manager: Lisa Stafford
Assistant Stage Manager: Lydia Runge