DSCC Theatre Production

The Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) Theatre Department is gearing up for its production of Lucy Bennett’s romantic comedy, A Piece of Cake.  Cast members include: Maggie Richardson of Dyersburg as Penelope Hart; Nicholas Patrick of Halls as Peter Stanford; Ethan Spiess of Dyersburg as David Fletcher; and Angel Hyde of Newbern as Lizzie Grieg.  Other smaller roles will be played by crew members. Stage manager for the production is Kristen Rigsby of Friendship.

When London girl Penelope Hart is suddenly loses her job, she seizes the chance to follow her life-long dream – opening a cake shop. She rents a ramshackle commercial property hidden down and alleyway, and goes about making her dream come true, helped by bumbling estate agent David, not-so-bright assistant Lizzie and a handsome carpenter named Peter.

Penelope soon discovers that running a business is anything but a piece of cake. There are rats in the basement and nobody knows how to find the shop! But she bakes on, and as the business eventually starts to flourish, so does a romance between Penelope and Peter. But then to put the icing on the cake, Penelope’s sleazy ex-boyfriend arrives on the scene to tempt her back to the city and back into his arms.

A feast of entertainment that will have you laughing on the outside and give you a lovely warm feeling on the inside. Just like you’ve eaten a piece of cake.

           “Charming, heart-warming and moving . . . a triumph!” – UK Theatre Network

          “An easygoing romance that is pleasing on the eye and ear.” – The Stage

The play is scheduled to be presented Thursday, November 20^th – Saturday, November 22^nd in the First Citizens National Bank Auditorium at 7:30 each evening.  General admission is $6; admission for senior citizens, DSCC students, faculty and staff is $5.  For more information, call 731-286-3261.