Cast set for Four Old Broads OFP fall production

FORT MADISON - Old Fort Players is setting sail with another great production! With support from Shottenkirk Fort Madison. Directed by Michael Randolph, Seasoned with Mystery, Fabulous acts, And a whole lot of laughs, the four old broads return in “Four Old Broads Aboard the High Seas” Written by Leslie Kimbell. As they embark on a “Sassy Senior’s Cruise” these ladies meet some new faces and will catch up with a familiar one as well!
Set aboard the Atlantic Queen Cruise Ship in the spring of 1992. These ladies are bound for the Bahamas! You know the old saying “There’s plenty of fish in the sea” right? Well Beatrice Shelton, with Richar Abel returning as this sassy senior, is ready to see just how many of these fish she can catch while making sure she has a good time.. While Maude Jenkins, The picture loving, ditsy bombshell herself, who is portrayed by Jennifer Pranger, is ready to follow in Beatrice’s footsteps after her big win in The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizens Pageant. Maude is ready to try to compete with Beatrice and cast her line and reel ‘‘em in too!
While Sam Smith, our retired Elvis Presley impersonator, with Michael Randolph also returning the role.  And Imogene Fletcher, His fun loving and experimental Fiancée, portrayed by Melanie Emmett, are ready to settle down and are hearing wedding bells as they prepare to start their new life together at Magnolia Assisted Living Facility. They decide The Atlantic Queen is the perfect place to have their wedding and honeymoon all in one!
Then there's Eaddy Mae Clayton, our resident bible thumping widow, who is portrayed by Suzanne Overberg. Eaddy, well… she just wants to know what all the fuss is about on the topless sun deck and get to know herself a little better along the way too..
You’ll also see other characters such as: Steven Dupree (Aka Miss Tequila Mockingbird), portrayed by RaCayla Adams, with a little twist to the role Steven is ready to take his spotlight and shine bright with all the sass and glamor. Portrayed by Ty Clute is our villain Herbert, who might talk sweet but his fingers sure are sticky! Kevin Rink and Lori Amberger will also be cast as Horace and Edna Bumpus who, depending on which one you ask, have been married for sixty-four blessed years! Definitely the veteran couple! 
Also portrayed by Ty Clute will be our detective Jim Rockstone, better known as Melvin Trickle. As this odd yet thorough detective searches the scene of the crime as we get to know this goofy character. Next we have our Captain. Captain Sterling will be portrayed by Kevin Zachmeyer. Captain Sterling is thrown for quite the loop when introduced to our Four Old Broads and is planning a big night of fun at the captains dinner!  Last but not least we have our Bubbly cruise director Judy who will be voiced by Codee James.
Richar Abel, Jennifer Pranger, Ty Clute, Michael Randolph, RaCayla Adams and Codee James have been in previous productions with Old Fort Players. You might recognize all six from our last production The Odd Couple Female Version! Suzanne Overberg has also been in previous OFP productions.
Melanie Emmett, Kevin Zachmeyer, Lori Amberger and, Kevin Rink are all first time cast members with OFP and we welcome them all with open arms!
“Four Old Broads Aboard the High Seas” is produced by Special Arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Performances are scheduled to run October 6-8 & 13-15, 2023. This performance is recommended for audiences 18 and older. Contains Adult Content and Sexual Themes.
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