Middle Tennesseans are calling “Southern Fried Funeral’ laugh-out-loud fun from beginning to end.” This original comedy, by noted playwrights Dietz Osborne and Nate Eppler, weaves a quirky and humorous tapestry of laughs.
The play, lasting just under two hours, shares the comedic journey of the Frye family as they pay their final respects to their beloved patriarch Dewey. Osborne said funerals bring out the best, the worst and the funniest in people and the Fryes are no exception including the very serious chairwoman of the church Sonshine Committee, Ozella Meeks, who shares her funeral planning wisdom.
“First and foremost, we have to decide what color punch for the visitation cause that'll help us decide what color the plates and napkins will be. You don't want orange cuz that just says "we're happy" and that's kinda trashy," says Meeks, played by Donna Thomas, Catholic Charities Department Director.
Three shows are remaining: Thursday, March 18 – 4:30 p.m. dinner with Barbara’s Home Cooking for just $5 extra and then a 6 p.m. show. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. without a dinner. For more information or a reservation, 615-791-6456 or drama@bethlehemumc.com. Show only tickets are $15 adults/$10 students and Dinner show tickets are $20 adults/$10 students. Bethlehem United Methodist Church is located at 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin, TN (37069) or visit http://www.bethlehemumc.com/
