Southern Fried Funeral, written by Osborne and Eppler, is a heartwarming story about family, love, and the chaos of loss. Set in rural Mississippi, the play begins with Dewey Frye’s sudden death, leaving his wife, Dorothy, and their dysfunctional family to navigate the aftermath. The Fryes’ adult children return home, bringing their own baggage: a daughter with marriage issues, a son struggling to find his place, and another daughter who dreams of stardom.
Adding to the mix are eccentric relatives, nosy neighbors, and family secrets bubbling to the surface. As the family tries to plan Dewey’s funeral, hilarity ensues amid old childhood rivalries, and heartfelt moments of reflection. Ultimately, the play celebrates resilience and the bonds that hold families together, even when life gets messy and unpredictable.
Genre: Comedy, with occasional moments of emotional intensity
13+ due to mild curse words
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - Important information to make your experience more enjoyable!
Know Before you go (KBYG)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
"THANK YOU" to our patrons who have purchased tickets to Eagle Theatre Company's upcoming production of Southern Fried Funeral.
LOCATION: Eagle Performing Arts Center (EPAC) ~ 1125 E State Street, Eagle / Parking available. Handicap parking located on the side of the building.
TICKETS: Your receipt, delivered to the email address you provided, serves as your ticket. You will not receive printed tickets. If you have a conflict and need to change dates, please email info@eagletc.org and request a refund. You can then repurchase for the date you prefer if seats are available.
ARRIVAL / SEATING:
Lobby Doors Open - 1 hour before curtain: Fridays 7 pm - Curtain 8 pm / Saturdays 6:30 pm - Curtain 7:30 pm / Sundays 1 pm - Curtain 2 pm
Open Seating Begins - 1/2 hour before curtain: Fridays 7:30 pm Seating / Saturdays 7 pm Seating / Sundays 1:30 pm Seating
If special seating assistance needed, it can be requested at: info@eagletc.org
Our theatre is festival style seating, so no assigned seats. We recommend getting there early to get your preferred seating, and to enjoy some refreshments before the show.
Please note, in consideration of the actors, our patrons, and due to the intimacy of our theater, there will be NO late seating after the show has begun.
CONCESSIONS: We offer water, soda, beer, wine and cookies for sale ~ available pre-show and during intermission. Cash or Credit Cards accepted.
Opening Weekend Only - Business sponsors, Olive & Vyne, will be offering specialty wines from their shop for purchase.
Opening Night Only (April 11) - Your ticket includes a Cake and Champagne Reception with the Cast. Non-alcoholic beverages available too. Join us for some cheer!
RAFFLE: As a fundraiser for our theatre, we will be selling raffle tickets for a basket donated by Elaine Ambrose, best-selling author and cast member. Cash or Credit Cards accepted.
DEVICES: Please turn off cell phones and watches. Photography, video, and audio recordings are not permitted.
RATING: Recommended for 13+
AND NOW, ON WITH THE SHOW!