THE SPITFIRE GRILL
Season 86 - July 11-27, 2025
THE SPITFIRE GRILL
“And the light from these windows ain’t sparkled this bright, not since I can remember back when, and my friends and my family are with me tonight and this old grill has come alive again!”
A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at The Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folkinspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.
Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff
CAST
Michelle Blackmon - Hannah Ferguson
Darryin B. Cunningham - Sheriff Joe Sutter
Zack Fowler - The Visitor
Ty Halton - Caleb Thorpe
Serah Haugse - Shelby Thorpe
Madelaine Katz - Effy Krayneck
Brookelyne Peterson - Percy Talbott
Understudies
Luke Amundson (The Visitor)
Zack Fowler (Joe Sutter/Caleb Thorpe)
Courtnee Ramos (Percy Talbott)
Stephanie Wade (Shelby Thorpe/Effy Krayneck)
CREATIVE TEAM
Director - Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden
Assistant Director - Courtnee Ramos
Music Director - Elijah Bellis
Choreographer - Ashley Roy-Simpson
Scenic Designer - Blake R. York
Lighting Designer - Michelle Weingarden-Bandes
Sound Designer - Vanessa Cat
Costume Designer - Sage Stevens
Properties Designer - Kiana Kendall
Scenic Artist - Jennifer York
Stage Manager - Kay Meier
Assistant Stage Manager - Austin Barnett
Sound Board Operator - Asante Hayes
MUSICIANS
Piano - Elijah Bellis
Guitar - Micah Curtis
Cello - Steven Moncado
A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at The Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folkinspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.
Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff
CAST
Michelle Blackmon - Hannah Ferguson
Darryin B. Cunningham - Sheriff Joe Sutter
Zack Fowler - The Visitor
Ty Halton - Caleb Thorpe
Serah Haugse - Shelby Thorpe
Madelaine Katz - Effy Krayneck
Brookelyne Peterson - Percy Talbott
Understudies
Luke Amundson (The Visitor)
Zack Fowler (Joe Sutter/Caleb Thorpe)
Courtnee Ramos (Percy Talbott)
Stephanie Wade (Shelby Thorpe/Effy Krayneck)
CREATIVE TEAM
Director - Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden
Assistant Director - Courtnee Ramos
Music Director - Elijah Bellis
Choreographer - Ashley Roy-Simpson
Scenic Designer - Blake R. York
Lighting Designer - Michelle Weingarden-Bandes
Sound Designer - Vanessa Cat
Costume Designer - Sage Stevens
Properties Designer - Kiana Kendall
Scenic Artist - Jennifer York
Stage Manager - Kay Meier
Assistant Stage Manager - Austin Barnett
Sound Board Operator - Asante Hayes
MUSICIANS
Piano - Elijah Bellis
Guitar - Micah Curtis
Cello - Steven Moncado
Production photographs by Ashley Roy-Simpson
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com