The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Circle Theatre, Forth Worth, Texas
Special Note
Set Designer: Clare DeVries
Assistants to the Set Designer: Jen Gilson-Gilliam & Joseph Cummings
Assistants to the Set Designer: Jen Gilson-Gilliam & Joseph Cummings
Synopsis
"The Great American Trailer Park Musical," with music and lyrics by David Nehls and a book by Betsy Kelso, is a rollicking, over-the-top comedy set in Armadillo Acres, a fictional trailer park in Starke, Florida. The musical centers on a colorful group of residents, each with their own quirks and troubles.
The story follows Jeannie Garstecki, an agoraphobic housewife who hasn’t left her trailer in years due to a traumatic incident involving the kidnapping of her baby. Her husband, Norbert, a tollbooth collector, is struggling to maintain their marriage and find a way to coax Jeannie back into the world.
The arrival of Pippi, a hot-tempered stripper on the run from her violent ex-boyfriend, Duke, brings turmoil and excitement to Armadillo Acres. Pippi and Norbert start an affair, leading to a series of misunderstandings, confrontations, and comedic mishaps.
The drama escalates as the residents of the trailer park, including the gossipy trio Betty, Linoleum (Lin), and Pickles, who serve as a Greek chorus, get involved in the unfolding chaos. Betty is the park manager with a sharp wit, Lin’s husband is on death row, and Pickles is a young, possibly pregnant, but perpetually confused woman.
Amidst the humorous and sometimes outrageous situations, the characters grapple with themes of love, loyalty, and self-acceptance. The climax involves a showdown between Pippi, Duke, and Norbert, resulting in revelations and reconciliations.
In the end, Jeannie overcomes her agoraphobia, the characters find resolutions to their predicaments, and the community of Armadillo Acres comes together, celebrating their resilience and eccentricity.
"The Great American Trailer Park Musical" is a high-energy, irreverent show filled with catchy tunes and outrageous humor, offering a lighthearted yet poignant look at the lives and loves of trailer park residents.
The story follows Jeannie Garstecki, an agoraphobic housewife who hasn’t left her trailer in years due to a traumatic incident involving the kidnapping of her baby. Her husband, Norbert, a tollbooth collector, is struggling to maintain their marriage and find a way to coax Jeannie back into the world.
The arrival of Pippi, a hot-tempered stripper on the run from her violent ex-boyfriend, Duke, brings turmoil and excitement to Armadillo Acres. Pippi and Norbert start an affair, leading to a series of misunderstandings, confrontations, and comedic mishaps.
The drama escalates as the residents of the trailer park, including the gossipy trio Betty, Linoleum (Lin), and Pickles, who serve as a Greek chorus, get involved in the unfolding chaos. Betty is the park manager with a sharp wit, Lin’s husband is on death row, and Pickles is a young, possibly pregnant, but perpetually confused woman.
Amidst the humorous and sometimes outrageous situations, the characters grapple with themes of love, loyalty, and self-acceptance. The climax involves a showdown between Pippi, Duke, and Norbert, resulting in revelations and reconciliations.
In the end, Jeannie overcomes her agoraphobia, the characters find resolutions to their predicaments, and the community of Armadillo Acres comes together, celebrating their resilience and eccentricity.
"The Great American Trailer Park Musical" is a high-energy, irreverent show filled with catchy tunes and outrageous humor, offering a lighthearted yet poignant look at the lives and loves of trailer park residents.
