Wagon Wheel Junior Players to Stage Western Musical
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Staff Report-
Prepare to laugh out loud as the Wagon Wheel Junior players stage a musical spoof of the old west Saturday and Sunday. This fast-paced comedy is filled with a stable of characters: from the trailblazing hero Chuck Wagon, to the sweet heroine Candy Cane and the villainous crooked card dealer Smiling Slade Claggett. The story unfolds as a wagon train breaks down at Whistling Skull Rock, outside the tiny town of Vinegar Bottle. The wagon train promptly gets robbed by the mysterious outlaw known as “The Snake.” Through a crazy twist in the plot, Chuck is accused of being the bandit. Proving his innocence isn’t easy. Who can forget the host of other characters that add extra spice to this wild romp? There’s Wild Bill Hiccup, the dancing Hamm sisters (Virginia and Glazed), Señorita Juanita and Claggett’s evil ally, Sue Flay. Toss in an election for the town mayor, an old Spanish land grant and some singing and dancing. Tunes include “True Blue,” “El Fandango,” “Low Noon Shootout,” “A New Broom Sweeps Clean” and “Ballad of the Hanging Tree.” Wagon Wheels West is staged once again by award-winning Artistic Director Scott Michaels. All tickets are $12 and are on sale now by calling the box office at 574-267-8041 or visiting the website at wagonwheeltheatre.org Proceeds benefit the Wagon Wheel Jr. Youth Theatre Program.
