The Miss Firecracker Contest
by Unity Theatre

Feb. 11 - Feb. 28, 2016
Thursdays-Sundays

Carnelle Scott (known locally in the small Mississippi town of Brookhaven as "Miss Hot Tamale") is rehearsing furiously for the Miss Firecracker Contest—hoping that a victory will salvage her tarnished reputation and allow her to leave town in a blaze of glory. The unexpected arrival of her cousin Elain, a former Miss Firecracker winner, complicates matters, as does the repeated threat of Elain's eccentric brother, Delmount, (recently released from a mental institution) to sell the family homestead and decamp for New Orleans. Aided by a touchingly awkward seamstress named Popeye (who is hopelessly smitten with Delmount) and other cheerfully nutty characters, will Carnelle persevere?

Directed by Julia Traber

CHAT WITH THE CAST
Preview, Thursday February 11, 2016
Immediately following our preview performance, stay in your seat for a brief talk-back with the cast and director of the show. We love to hear your feedback, answer your questions, and share the experience of creating the play with you.

MEET THE DIRECTOR
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Arrive thirty minutes early for the show and come face-to-face with the director! A great opportunity to hear what goes on behind the scenes of the production, the director’s concept, and how they put it all together.

PARTY WITH THE PLAYERS!
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Players Club members are invited to stay after the performance to enjoy a light supper with the cast and crew generously hosted by the Ant Street Inn. This exciting event is complimentary to Player’s Club members but reservations are required, so please let us know when you book your tickets if you will be joining us after the show.

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The Miss Firecracker Contest
by Beth Henley
Unity Theatre

February 11–28, 2016
3 weeks, 12 shows
Thursdays 7:30 pm
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm
Sundays 4:00 pm

Ticket Sales Dates
Annual Partner sales begin January 11
Circle Member sales begin January 18 
Subscriber sales begin January 25
Public sales begin February 1

Tickets: $27

All unsold seats are $15, 
15 minutes prior to the performance.

Preview Night—All seats $17
Thursday, February 11, 2016