Barn Theatre Presents "The Spitfire Grill"

The Barn Theatre of Montville, NJ will be presenting “The Spitfire Grill”, a musical written by James Valcq (music and book) and Fred Alley (lyrics and book), based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff and is directed by Claudia Metz (of Boonton NJ) with musical direction by Clifford Parrish (of Bernardsville NJ). Performances will be on May 15, 23, 29, 30 June 5, 6 at 8pm; and on May 16, 17, 24, 31 at 2pm. Tickets are $24 (senior/student tickets are $22 on matinees only).

This musical adaptation of the movie of the same name tells the story of Percy Talbott, a young woman just released from prison who is looking to make a fresh start. Based on the description in an old travel brochure that once adorned her jail cell, she chooses the rural town of Gilead, Wisconsin. The local sheriff finds a place for her to work at The Spitfire Grill where the town “welcomes” her with suspicion and distrust. She quickly finds that the town itself is in despair. Through an unusual contest, friendships are formed and hope grows, transforming the futures of the characters as they learn to trust one another with their pasts.

The cast of “The Spitfire Grill” features: Danielle Meola Valencia (of Nutley NJ), Darlene Rich (of Middlesex NJ), Sky Spiegel Monroe (of Morristown NJ), Brandon Frumolt (of Wallington NJ), Maryann Post (of Madison NJ), Jason Cilento (of Dunellen NJ) and Matt Cotton (of Sparta NJ).

The Barn Theatre is located on Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Exit 47 from Route 287. For reservations, information or directions, call The Barn Theatre Box Office at (973) 334-9320, or visit The Barn Theatre on the web at www.barntheatre.org.