Raleigh Little Theatre review
Classical Voice of North Carolina
By Jessie Dresser
February 10, 2012
Raleigh Little Theatre Celebrates July 4
a Little Early with The Miss Firecracker Contest
The opening night of Beth Henley's The Miss Firecracker Contest started with a bang at Raleigh Little Theatre. Audience members were greeted by the pleasant sounds of patriotic music, and it was hard to not think of an old town's summertime activities. Although a small cast was at work, they all kept the audience laughing and captivated through this humorous yet heartbreaking Southern-Gothic tale.
This story was originally produced in Los Angeles in 1980. Shortly after Firecracker hit the stage, Henley was awarded the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Crimes of the Heart. She was also nominated for the 1981 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play and a Tony Award for Best Play in 1982. Miss Firecracker focuses on a young woman who desperately wants to win The Miss Firecracker Contest. She and the other kooky characters lead us on an adventure with unexpected twists and turns all while keeping the audience laughing.
Read the rest of the review at the CVNC web site.
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