- 07/28/2023 - 08/13/2023
- 1h 30m
- $45 - $65
- Kalita Humphreys Theater
Chicken & Biscuits
By Douglas Lyons
Directed by Akin Babatunde
Music Supervision by Michael Childs
Chicken & Biscuits follows rivaling sisters, Baneatta and Beverly, as they try to bury their father without killing each other. This proves difficult, when Beverly shows up to the chapel with all her “blessings” on display.
Uptown Players proudly presents the regional premiere of Chicken and Biscuits, a side-splitting family comedy written by the brilliant Douglas Lyon. Set to captivate audiences with its irresistible charm, uproarious humor, and heartwarming moments, this sensational production promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Chicken and Biscuits tells the tale of the Jenkins family, whose unexpected reunion during a funeral gathering exposes long-buried secrets, uproarious chaos, and laugh-out-loud encounters. With genuine wit and astute observations, Douglas Lyon delivers a heartwarming and hilarious story that celebrates the joy and resilience found within families.
With its witty dialogue, clever twists, and a perfect balance of humor and heart, Chicken and Biscuits promises to be an unmissable theatrical event for the DFW community. This highly anticipated regional premiere is set to leave audiences rolling in the aisles and inspired by the enduring power of love and family.
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(La'Trice) graduated from the KD Conservatory Musical Theatre Program in 2019. This is her debut performance at Uptown Players! Bursting with joy to be part of this stellar cast , she wants to personally thank director/visionary, “Baba” Akin for giving her the opportunity to shine on stage once again.
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(Beverly) played Beverly in a recent production of Chicken & Biscuits at the Asolo Rep in Sarasota, Florida. She’s thrilled to embody this role again in her first performance with Uptown Players. Favorite stage roles include Lena in Clybourne Park (Threshold Stage Theater), which won a Spotlight Award in New England, and of course Beverly in Chicken & Biscuits.
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(Baneatta) is equally at home on stage, behind the scenes, in the classroom, or in the community. She is thrilled to be back on the Uptown Players stage where she was previously seen in A New Brain, The Life and a few Broadway Our Ways. Natalie recently appeared in Blues in the Night at Jubilee Theatre and at Stage West
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(Simone) is an American R&B/Soul singer songwriter, and actress based in Dallas, TX. Originally from the Bay Area, the former Beloved Sister member was most recently seen playing Pearl Krabs in the national tour of The SpongeBob Musical.
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(Logan) is thrilled to be making his Kalita Humphreys Theater debut with Uptown Players. His first production with Uptown Players was in Say You Love Satan during their 2016 summer festival. Blake feels extremely blessed to be back at Uptown performing on this historic stage with this amazing cast and production team
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(Reginald) is a graduate of the School of Performing Arts in New York City and has performed nationally and internationally in theater and film. Some of his favorite theater roles include: Mister in The Color Purple (Pollard Theater); Lord Capulet in Romeo and Juliet (OKC Shakespeare)
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(Kenny) is making his Dallas theater and Kalita Humphreys debut and is excited to be a part of this production. NY Theater: Safe Space (Bay Street); Squash (The Flea); The Tempest (The Public/Delacorte); Somebody’s Daughter (Second Stage); Pulse (The Guthrie); The Broken Record (New York Fringe Festival).
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(Brianna) is thrilled to return to Uptown Players! Regional credits include: The View Upstairs (Uptown Players); Cabin in the Sky, Abyssinia (Lyric Stage); Porgy and Bess (Fort Worth Opera-Bass Hall); Sister Act (WaterTower Theatre); This Random World (Circle Theatre)
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Uptown Players proudly presents the regional premiere of Chicken and Biscuits, a side-splitting family comedy written by the brilliant Douglas Lyon. Set to captivate audiences with its irresistible charm, uproarious humor, and heartwarming moments, this sensational production promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Chicken and Biscuits tells the tale of the Jenkins family, whose unexpected reunion during a funeral gathering exposes long-buried secrets, uproarious chaos, and laugh-out-loud encounters. With genuine wit and astute observations, Douglas Lyon delivers a heartwarming and hilarious story that celebrates the joy and resilience found within families.
With its witty dialogue, clever twists, and a perfect balance of humor and heart, Chicken and Biscuits promises to be an unmissable theatrical event for the DFW community. This highly anticipated regional premiere is set to leave audiences rolling in the aisles and inspired by the enduring power of love and family.
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(La'Trice) graduated from the KD Conservatory Musical Theatre Program in 2019. This is her debut performance at Uptown Players! Bursting with joy to be part of this stellar cast , she wants to personally thank director/visionary, “Baba” Akin for giving her the opportunity to shine on stage once again.
Read More -
(Beverly) played Beverly in a recent production of Chicken & Biscuits at the Asolo Rep in Sarasota, Florida. She’s thrilled to embody this role again in her first performance with Uptown Players. Favorite stage roles include Lena in Clybourne Park (Threshold Stage Theater), which won a Spotlight Award in New England, and of course Beverly in Chicken & Biscuits.
Read More -
(Baneatta) is equally at home on stage, behind the scenes, in the classroom, or in the community. She is thrilled to be back on the Uptown Players stage where she was previously seen in A New Brain, The Life and a few Broadway Our Ways. Natalie recently appeared in Blues in the Night at Jubilee Theatre and at Stage West
Read More -
(Simone) is an American R&B/Soul singer songwriter, and actress based in Dallas, TX. Originally from the Bay Area, the former Beloved Sister member was most recently seen playing Pearl Krabs in the national tour of The SpongeBob Musical.
Read More -
(Logan) is thrilled to be making his Kalita Humphreys Theater debut with Uptown Players. His first production with Uptown Players was in Say You Love Satan during their 2016 summer festival. Blake feels extremely blessed to be back at Uptown performing on this historic stage with this amazing cast and production team
Read More -
(Reginald) is a graduate of the School of Performing Arts in New York City and has performed nationally and internationally in theater and film. Some of his favorite theater roles include: Mister in The Color Purple (Pollard Theater); Lord Capulet in Romeo and Juliet (OKC Shakespeare)
Read More -
(Kenny) is making his Dallas theater and Kalita Humphreys debut and is excited to be a part of this production. NY Theater: Safe Space (Bay Street); Squash (The Flea); The Tempest (The Public/Delacorte); Somebody’s Daughter (Second Stage); Pulse (The Guthrie); The Broken Record (New York Fringe Festival).
Read More -
(Brianna) is thrilled to return to Uptown Players! Regional credits include: The View Upstairs (Uptown Players); Cabin in the Sky, Abyssinia (Lyric Stage); Porgy and Bess (Fort Worth Opera-Bass Hall); Sister Act (WaterTower Theatre); This Random World (Circle Theatre)
Read More
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