ula Mae’s Beauty, Bait & Tackle. PHOTO PROVIDED

Theatre Conspiracy kicks off its 33rd Season and Florida Farewell Tour with a Florida premiere of the hilarious Eula Mae’s Beauty, Bait & Tackle by Frank Blocker and Chuck Richards on June 5 – 8 at the Off-Broadway Palm.

This limited engagement run of Eula Mae’s Beauty, Bait and Tackle is a Southern-fried comedy full of sass, surprises, and sweet tea. Set in a small-town shop that’s half hair salon, half bait shop, the story follows Eula Mae and her colorful crew of regulars as they navigate gossip, grit, and glory. Think Steel Magnolias meets The Golden Girls with a touch of Designing Women.

The story is set in Odeopolis, Alabama. Eula Mae left the rodeo circuit and built her own business, Eula Mae’s Beauty, Bait and Tackle-formerly Eula Mae’s Bait and Tackle, but changed to accommodate the town’s need for an “all-in-one shop.” This is not to mention facilitating Rita Mae Raspberry’s sixth consecutive fruitless campaign to become Miss Alabama.

This year, she’s aimin’ to win. As Rita Mae says, “You have to want that crown, Body and Soul.” After all, Miss Alabama is not just another pageant. It won’t happen, however, if the interview, swimsuit, and talent competitions have anything to say about it. Helping the facade are all the colorful characters that made the play an institution in Atlanta.

Director Frank Blocker says, “At the heart of the hilarity is a deceptively simple shop: part beauty parlor, part bait shack–and a whole lot of gossip. Beneath the laughter, the show sneaks in a few thoughtful questions: What makes someone truly beautiful? Is beauty just bait and tackle for self-worth or romance? All this wrapped in storytelling, stand-up, and a parade of unforgettable characters.”

In addition to directing, Frank Blocker plays Anna Mae/Mama, Carl Joe, and Sue-Sue Daniels. The play also features Eli Branson as Eva Mae and Rita Mae, and Shelley Sanders as Eula Mae.

Performance Dates:

June 5, 6, 7 @ 7:30 PM

June 8 @ 2 PM

Theatre Conspiracy’s 33rd Season & Farewell Tour is sponsored by Janet & Bruce Bunch.

TICKET POLICY:

Tickets are on sale now and available by calling the box office at 239.208.1003 or at www.theatreconspiracyfl.com

Tickets are nonrefundable; tickets may be exchanged for another date. Cancellations must be made by 10 am on the date of the performance. There will be no credit for missed performances. The theatre may, but is not obligated to, make reasonable accommodations for performances missed due to illness, traffic, or other unforeseen circumstances. Refunds are only available if the theatre cancels the performance for which the patron holds tickets; tickets to postponed performances may be exchanged for another date or a credit. Internet service fees are non-refundable.

Please note that with ANY ticket purchase, check-in must occur 5 minutes before curtain, or seats will become available for sale to others.

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