The Savannah Sipping Society

THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY

Written by JESSIE JONES, NICHOLAS HOPE, & JAMIE WOOTEN

Studio: Jan 10 - 27, 2019

In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. 

The Studio

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Performances

Dates & Times

  • Thursday, January 10 • 8pm
  • Friday, January 11 • 8pm
  • Saturday, January 12 • 8pm
  • Sunday, January 13 • 2pm

 

  • Friday, January 18 • 8pm
  • Saturday, January 19 • 8pm
  • Sunday, January 20 • 2pm

 

  • Friday, January 25 • 8pm
  • Saturday, January 26 • 8pm
  • Sunday, January 27 • 2pm

Meet the Stars

Cast and Crew

Production Staff

Director: Naomi Rose Mock
Stage Manager: Courtney Fitzgerald
Set Design: M. Derek Nieves
Lighting Design: Abigail Leaman
Costumes: Machelle Thompson

Marsha Adams

Marlafaye

Marsha is so excited to return to the stage in a role that she finds so relatable. Marsha previously served as board president for Theatre Tallahassee and has been seen in Fuddy Mears, To Kill A Mockingbird, Nice People Dancing To Good Country Music, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Music Man, and Biloxi Blues.

Brenda Gibbs

Dot

Brenda is overjoyed to be making her debut on The Studio stage, having previously been seen on the main stage in Murder on the Nile (Miss ffoliot-ffoulkes), And  Then There Were None (Emily Brent), and for audience members whose memories go back more than 25 years, A Little Night Music (Desiree). Other favorite roles from past exploits around the state include The Matchmaker (Mrs. Levy), Noises Off! (Belinda), How to Succeed... (Hedy LaRue),  Blithe Spirit (Madame Arcati), Tartuffe (Elmire) and Lend Me a Tenor (Julia). 

 

Michelle Nickens

Jinx

Michelle made her directorial debut with Theatre Tallahassee's Barefoot in the Park last season which was awarded Play Most Enjoyed. Michelle was last seen in Bev DeMello's original play Prisoners of Hope as Sister Sunny. Previously, Michelle played Truvy in Steel Magnolias. Other credits include And Then There Were None (Dr. Armstrong), Calendar Girls (Brenda/Cravenshire), Clybourne Park (Bev/Kathy), Love, Loss & What I Wore, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Trip to Bountiful (Jessie Mae Watts, Best Supporting Actress), Boy Gets Girl (Theresa), The Laramie Project, The Heiress (Mrs. Montgomery), Pal Joey, Inherit the Wind, Sister Mary Ignatius…, My Fair Lady, and Move Over Mrs. Markham (Ms. Wilmington).

Erika Stone

Randa

Erika is an Actor in Residence with the FSU College of Motion Picture Arts.  She has had an extensive professional career as an actress and was a member of the resident company of the New York State Theatre Institute.  She was seen most recently as A in Terminus with IRC and Barbara Fordham in August: Osage County at Theatre Tallahassee. Other Theatre Tallahassee credits include Amanda in The Glass Menagerie, Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire, Annie in Calendar Girls and Charlotte in Moon Over Buffalo.