The Spitfire Grill
Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the Film by Lee David Zlotoff
Directed By Karen Fleming
Produced By Crista Drysdale & Otega Okurume
Music Directed by Valerie A. Higgs
Assistant Directed by Josiah Killam
Stage Managed by Kristi Gardner
Associate Produced by Alex Johnson
Assistant Music Directed by Owen Posnett
Presented by 2nd Star Productions
Based on the hit film and featuring a gorgeous, folk-inspired score, THE SPITFIRE GRILL is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption and perseverance. Ex-convict Percy Talbott moves to Gilead, Wisconsin, a tiny town that has seen better days and isn’t looking to help a stranger. What she finds will help both town and outsider find their way to renewal.
This show ran from January 23-February 11, 2025.
Meet the Cast
-

Marcy Ledvinka
PERCY TALBOTT
-

Lori Skalitzky
HANNAH FERGUSON
-

Jess Simonson
SHELBY THORPE
-

James Claxton IV
CALEB THORPE
-

Dillon McCarrick
SHERIFF JOE SUTTER
-

Amy Haynes Rapnicki
EFFY KRAYNECK
-

Steve Campbell
THE VISITOR
Meet the Production Team
-

Karen Fleming
DIRECTOR
-

Crista Drysdale
PRODUCER
-

Otega Okurume
PRODUCER
-

Valerie A. Higgs
MUSIC DIRECTOR
-

Josiah Killam
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
-

Kristi Gardner
STAGE MANAGER
-

Alex Johnson
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
-

Owen Posnett
ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR
-

Lin Whetzel
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
-

Bill Dunbar
SET DESIGNER/LEAD CARPENTER
-

Stephenie Yee
COSTUME DESIGNER
-

Jessica Casiano
PROPS DESIGNER
-

Trevor Graf
SOUND DESIGNER
-

Cheramie J. Jackson
HUMAN RELATIONS DIRECTOR FOR 2ND STAR
-

Andrea Trent
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOR 2ND STAR
-

Katie Riegel
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR 2ND STAR