Electric City Playhouse to Present Premier of SHOWTIME AT FIRST BAPTIST, 12/3-20

Electric City Playhouse has announced that it is the first community theatre in the country (other than Barter Theatre in Virginia) to obtain the rights to perform the premier of SHOWTIME AT FIRST BAPTIST by Ron Osborne. The show will run from December 3rd to the 20th and will be directed by Jimmy O. Burdette.

First Baptist of Ivy Gap's 100th anniversary picnic was a smashing success, except for one little thing: the bolt of lightning that struck the church's steeple, igniting a fire that destroyed the sanctuary and so much more. In the wake of the disaster, key women of the church - led by Edith, the pastor's unflappable wife - gather in what's left (the fellowship hall) to commiserate and try to put things back together. To raise spirits and funds for rebuilding, the women ultimately plan a festive evening of entertainment designed to showcase the congregation's talent. Could it be that some of Edith's gang plan a song and dance number that might shock the congregation? If so, how will they circumvent the authority of the all-male super-conservative board of deacons, not to mention, one of their own? Change is in the air as these six diverse women challenge institutions as well as each other. Along the way, there are laughs to be shared, battles to be fought, love to be won, relationships to be mended, and losses to be grieved.

Season member reservations begin on November 9, and general ticket sales start November 23. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students. For reservations, call 864-224-4248. All tickets must be paid for when reserved. 

The purpose of Electric City Playhouse is to provide a variety of entertaining, quality theatre experiences to a diverse spectrum of the community and surrounding areas; and to partner with other community organizations in our growth, outreach, and education of the Arts.