Season Information
07/08 Season
The Honky Tonk Angels
Written by Ted Swindley
Creator of Always...Patsy Cline
Directed by David Ellenstein
September 8 - October 7, 2007
Previews September 5 - 7, 2007
This production was made possible by
the generosity of the Sheryl & Harvey P. White Foundation.
This hilarious and touching musical features dozens of the greatest classic country songs, including: Stand By Your Man, Coal Miner's Daughter, 9 to 5, Ode To Billy Joe, I Will Always Love You, and Harper Valley PTA. It is the story of three ladies from rural backgrounds who follow their dreams to Nashville to become country western singers. This production will reunite two of the three brilliant performers that sold out the Alabama Shakespeare Festival last year under the direction of David Ellenstein.
"They're no angels, but they sure can sing."
- The San Diego Union Tribune
"The three little ladies who make up [The Honky Tonk Angels] cast...show everybody a good time. Even if you’re not familiar with the genre, you're bound to enjoy...the show."
- North County Times
Ted Swindley
For over twenty-five years, Ted Swindley has directed and produced over 200 plays. He is nationally known for creating the hit musical Always...Patsy Cline, which opened in New York in June, 1997, while continuing to play throughout the world. Some of his outstanding directorial credits include World Premieres, Classics and Musicals including Carnal Knowledge, Pacific Overtures, Follies, and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, as well as rotating repertory projects such as Thornton Wilder's Our Town, The Skin Of Our Teeth, Dangerous Liaisons and The Importance Of Being Earnest.
Mr. Swindley was named to Esquire magazine's register of “Americans for Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Letters” and was featured in Southern Living Magazine. He was also the recipient of the “Los Angeles Dramalogue Award for Outstanding Direction” and nominated for the prestigious “Los Angeles Critics Award” for his work at the Pasadena Playhouse.
*Member of Actors' Equity Association
Merideth Clark* Sue Ellen
Kelli Maguire* Angela
Jenni-Lynn McMillin* Darlene
Jenn Grinells* Angel Understudy
| Director David Ellenstein | Costume Coordinator Jan Mah |
| Musical Director W. Brent Sawyer | Sound Designer M. Scott Grabau |
| Scenic Designer Marty Burnett | Prop Designer Bonnie Durben |
| Light Designer Mike Buckley |
