Mill Mountain Theatre is kicking off its 2022 season with their, Friends of the Fringe Series! The show opening the season is The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s This is Us).
When Della, a North Carolina baker and devout Christian, is asked to bake a wedding cake for her best friend’s daughter, she is overjoyed – until she finds out that the bride’s intended is another bride. For the first time in her life, Della is forced to think for herself, examine her deeply-held belief in “traditional marriage,” and make a decision that may turn her entire life upside-down. Inspired by true events, this hilarious and delicious play by Bekah Brunstetter is proof that love is the key ingredient in creating common ground.
“The Fringe Series tackles challenging topics and shares different perspectives as we invite our audiences to step into someone else’s shoes.” Said Producing Artistic Director, Ginger Poole. “We later encourage our audiences to discuss these important topics and hope to shed light on these difficult subjects.”
This comedic drama will open to audiences on the Trinkle MainStage beginning February 24th and will conclude performances on March 6th.
The Cake is based on the hit Off-Broadway play of the same name. Additionally, The Cake stems from a story that many recall, which swept the nation six years ago generating discussions everywhere. These dialogues began when a bakery in Lakewood, CO. chose not to bake a cake for same-sex couple, Charlie Craig and David Mullins. After a strenuous battle in the Supreme Court, the court sided with the bakery.
The Cake at Mill Mountain Theatre features a stellar cast and crew. Returning to the Trinkle MainStage is, Amy Baldwin*, Cherise James* and J. Richey Nash. Making her MMT debut is Merrill Peiffer*.
MMT’s production of The Cake will be produced by MMT’s Producing Artistic Director Ginger Poole, Directed by Kerrie Seymour, Scenic Design by Jimmy Ray Ward, Lighting Design by David Wheeler and Hannah Mullins, Props Design by Matt Shields, Costumes by Tiffany Waters and Production Stage Management by Bill Muñoz* with Kailey Absher*.
*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
The Cake begins performances on February 24th and runs through March 6th on the Trinkle MainStage. Tickets can be purchased online at millmountain.org or by calling the box office at 540-342-5740.
Sponsors for The Cake include Diane and Bill Elliot and Friends of the Fringe. Mill Mountain Theatre would like to extend thanks to Actors’ Equity Association, Blue Star Theatres, Center in the Square, The American Rescue Plan, Theatre Communications Group and Virginia Commission for the Arts.
