The Red Barn Summer Theatre in Frankfort is set to debut the world premiere of “The German Tropics,” a comedy by Red Barn Artistic Director Michael Taylor, tonight, June 10 to kick off its 58th season.
The show will open tonight, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue through Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 14. The show will continue next week Wednesday through Sunday at the same times.
The German Tropics stands as the name of a quaint bread-and-breakfast on a small island just off the mainland. A young man, Jack, arrives at the venue for a planned getaway with his girlfriend, only to have his plans thwarted as a tropical storm hits landfall. Furthermore, as his boss and crazy ex-girlfriend brave the storm to visit the venue, his romantic plans turn to hilarious antics. Chaos ensues as a surprise visitor arrives on the island, bringing along two bumbling law enforcement officers who spur further antics.
Doors slam, identities are mistaken, and laughs are non-stop as the production sprints at a breathless and hilarious pace from beginning to end. With humor that appeals to all generations, the show proves to have widespread appeal for all audiences.
Cast:
Mike Bruton – Hank
Jackae Johnson – Mrs. Coats
Rochelle Myers – Rhonda
Eli Grasham – Jack
Megan Webb – Dana
Samara Shavrick – Stacy
Eloise Brown – Elle
Luke McLaughlin – Bruce
Kiara Wood – Lucy
Nick Montgomery – Ted
Linda Benge – Marge Lacey
Ellie Perez – April
Tonight, Wednesday, June 10, the opening night celebration of “The German Tropics” will feature musician Joe Doyel on the Heather’s Flowers Music Stage from 6:15 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. As an additional feature this year, live music will fill the scenery around The Barn from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. every Wednesday through Saturday on show days. As visitors enjoy the music, “The Cellar” will be open, featuring Whyte Horse wines and Sun King beers for pre-show. “The Cellar” is turning up the heat and cooling down audiences as the bartenders will provide refreshments during intermission this year.
The show will open tonight, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue through Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 14. The show will continue next week Wednesday through Sunday at the same times. Tickets for “The German Tropics” may be purchased online at the Red Barn website at redbarntheatre.net. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the Red Barn Box Office at 765-659-1657 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Wednesday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
The Red Barn Summer Theatre season will continue with “Wait Until Dark” kicking off on June 24 and “Something Rotten!” premiering on July 9.
Learn more about the Red Barn Summer Theatre and its legacy at Red Barn Theatre: Five Decades In, Still Drawing Crowds From Across Indiana on Clinton County Daily News.
