The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" to play at the Bobbi Biron Theatre

SALISBURY, MD---The Bobbi Biron Theatre Program at Salisbury State University is getting ready to have a “whompin’, stompin’ good ol’ time” with their production of  The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas--a tale about a chicken ranch bordello that catches the attention of community activists.

Performances--which are intended for a mature audiences due to language and subject matter--are in Holloway Hall Auditorium Friday-Saturday, March 2-3, at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, March 7-11, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 11, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens. SSU I.D. cardholders are admitted free. 

The musical takes twists and turns thanks to the efforts and antics of Miss Mona’s “girls,” some rowdy Texas Aggie football players, a crusty but caring sheriff, a slippery Texas governor and local residents. 

“I’ve got an incredibly talented and energetic cast and crew ready to give the Salisbury community--as one character says--lots of good will, and maybe one small thrill,” said Dr. Darrell Mullins, SSU associate professor of Communication Arts who is directing.  

He has performed and directed for nearly 20 years in regional and educational theatre programs in Ohio and Wisconsin.  He made his Salisbury acting debut two years ago in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Several SSU students are featured in the production including the tough but tender madam, Miss Mona, played by theatre student Cara Dustmann. Matt Barnes, a junior majoring in theatre, is Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd. Among Miss Mona’s “girls” is a new arrival to the Chicken Ranch, Angel, played by Andrea Battee, a tough call girl who soon softens when embraced by the Chicken Ranch family. Andy Levin plays C. J. Scruggs, the town’s insurance salesman, bemoaning the controversy that the town faces. 

SSU alumni also lend their talents to the production. Pat Ambler-Perry is the town’s wisecracking waitress, Doatsey Mae, who dreams of a more exciting life. Brandon Palm is the slick Texas Governor who manages to answer reporters’ questions without ever really answering them. 

Several Salisbury residents performing include Jamie Gaul, Tim Dykes, Lisa Robbins, Chris Bosies and Kel Nagel.  

Choreography is by Martha Pfeiffer, set design is by Gerald Patt, lighting design and technical direction are by David Shuhy. Stage manager is Amber Wilkerson and musical director is Michael Weber.

For information visit the University’s Web site at www.salisbury.edu or for reservations call the Theatre Box Office at 410-543-6228.