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About the Show
The Hoover family has seen better days. Richard, the father, is a floundering motivational speaker, Grandpa’s been kicked out of his retirement home and Uncle Frank’s been dumped by his boyfriend. Moody teenager, Dwayne, has taken a vow of silence, and overextended mom, Sheryl, can do little more than slap on a smile. But, when the youngest Hoover… energetic Olive, enters a regional children’s beauty pageant, the family thinks that their luck could change and embarks on a cross-country trek, chasing the coveted title of “Little Miss Sunshine.”
Reviews
“The play makes great use of space even though the stage appeared to be oblong-shaped and lacking an exit. Blocks are used in place of the iconic Volkswagon van and road trip signs appear throughout the journey. During this road trip, the van is prone to break down which calls for clever staging involving the Hoover family to pantomime pushing while running and jumping into the moving vehicle. It is every bit as silly as it sounds and the blocking provides a great payoff.”
Company outcast presents Little Miss Sunshine the Musical
Book by James Lapine
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Based on the film “Little Miss Sunshine” written by Michael Arndt
Originally directed by James Lapine
Production Team
Director: Emily Grimany
Musical Director: Owen Heritage
Stage Manager: Steven Belcher
Lighting Designer: Kota Earnhardt
Board Operator: Bradley Powell
Cast
Richard Hoover: Jason Roseberry
Sheryl Hoover: Hannegan Roseberry
Grandpa: Gary Tipton
Olive Hoover: Ivy Kilgore
Dwayne Hoover: Brooks Roseberry
Uncle Frank: Blake Cox
Larry Sugarman/Buddy/Doctor: Jeremy O’Brien
Linda/Miss California/Map Bitch: Marianne Zickuhr
Joshua Rose/Kirby/Worker: Taylor Clemons
Bridget/Mean Girl: Amarielle Barbee
Tracee: Mean Girl: Anna Burnham
D’borah/Mean Girl: Samantha Bell
Chelsea/Mean Girl: Eva Sautter