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.

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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