"Dearly Departed" shows comedic side of death

The Darlington Players spring production was the hilarious comedy “Dearly Departed,” by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones. Though death is not usually something to laugh about, this look at a southern family highlights the broad comedy that can result when family personalities clash over the death of its patriarch.

Veteran Darlington Players (seniors Brittany Pittman and Brandon Goodman and others) joined newcomers Timmy Pakron and Jody Milford, both sophomores, and others in presenting this very entertaining farce. Anything and everything was lampooned; the play is rated PG-13 for language and subject matter. But in the time-honored function of comedy, all was taken apart to be put back together.



Cast

Bud Turpin - William Krueger

Raynelle - Katie Tumlin

Ray-Bud - William Krueger

Lucille - Elyse Moody

Junior - Timmy Pakron

Suzanne - Brittany Pittman

Marguerite - Katelyn Dellinger

Royce - Brandon Goodman

Delightful - Katie Taylor

Reverend Hooker - Ed Bonnyman

Veda - Lauren Bowling

Norval - Rob Davis

Nadine - Jody Milford

Clyde - Garrett Manis

Juanita - Lianne Forrester

Radio Announcer - Branton DeArmoun

Crew

Ryan Sanford

Ryan Randles

Chris Beaver

Drew Beaver

Lights and Sound

Abby Polk

Andrew Gay

Technical Director: Rob Davis

Director: David Powell