Community Theatre: "Sanders Family Homecoming"

LaVista Rd near Henderson, Tucker GA

26 August, 2022

Description

The traveling gospel-vocal group Sanders Family Singers takes the stage once again when Tucker's Main Street Theatre presents "Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming" the weekends of Aug. 12-14, 19-21 and 26-27 at the Tucker Recreation Center, 4898 LaVista Rd., Tucker 30084. The popular comedy with bluegrass music, the third in the Smoke on the Mountain trilogy written by Connie Ray and Alan Bailey, opens on Saturday night, Oct. 6, 1945. The Rev. Mervin Oglethorpe is conducting his last service at the small, rural Mount Pleasant Baptist Church before heading to a new assignment in Texas, accompanied by his pregnant wife, June, and a brand-new ten-gallon hat. In the morning, young Dennis Sanders takes over as Mount Pleasant's pastor. The Sanders Family Singers lead a rousing send-off for the Rev. Oglethorpe that features hilarious, often poignant, memories that impart important lessons about life, love and family. The show includes 25 gospel favorites performed by local bluegrass musicians. The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. for Friday and Saturday performances, and Sunday shows begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $10 for children. Masks are optional, subject to CDC guidelines. Seating capacity has been reduced to 100 audience members per show to facilitate social distancing. Concessions will be available. For tickets and more information, please visit www.mainstreettheatre.org.