Laugh Out Loud with Theatre Statesville’s ‘The Red Velvet Cake War’

The cast of 'The Red Velvet Cake War' presented by Theatre Statesville. Cast members (left to right): Cheryl Styers (LaMerle), Marsha Angell (Gaynelle), Sissi Miller (Elsa Dowdall), Lorie Goins (Peaches), Shanna Kounas (Cee Cee), Deidre "D" Johnson (Jimmie), Mike Simmons (Newt Blaylock), Anne Wepner (Mama Doll), Eric Dunn (Grover/Purvis), Bob Montle (Uncle Aubrey) and Sara Lane (Bitsy).

Theatre Statesville presents “The Red Velvet Cake War,” written by Jamie Wooten, Nicholas Hope and Jessie Jones. The play, filled with humor and wit, makes the audience full of laughter with leading performances by Marsha Angell (Gaynelle), Lorie Goines (Peaches) and Deidre “D” Johnson (Jimmie). “The Red Velvet Cake War” opening weekend was a laughter filled weekend that cannot be missed. 

The set for the play "The Red Velvet Cake War" presented by Theatre Statesville (Samantha Hill/Lake Norman Record).

“The Red Velvet Cake War” is a hilarious Southern comedy that follows the Verdeen cousins as they navigate family drama, romantic mishaps and small-town chaos in the heart of Texas. As a family reunion brings old rivalries and unexpected surprises to the surface, the women find themselves caught in a whirlwind of outrageous situations and laugh-out-loud moments.  Directed by Terry Evans, co-director McKenna Bell and stage manager Meagan Kowalski, Theatre Statesville puts on this entertaining play that celebrates family, friendship and the wonderfully unpredictable

nature of Southern life.

Promotional poster for the play "The Red Velvet Cake War" presented by Theatre Statesville (Samantha Hill/Lake Norman Record).

Performances by Angell, Goins and Johnson keep audiences laughing with quick-witted humor and impeccable comedic timing. The play’s unexpected twists and turns deliver plenty of surprises, with Uncle Aubrey (Bob Montle) and Mama Doll (Anne Wepner) stealing the spotlight with their especially hilarious moments. Adding another layer of comedy, Cee Cee’s hospitality show, hosted by Cee Cee (Shanna Kounas), provides perfectly timed laughs as her unfiltered reactions and candid moments make their way onto the air, showcasing her authentic Southern charm.

For more information and tickets, visit here. The show will be running through October 22-25 at the Avenue Three Sixteen (316 Sharon School Road, Statesville, NC). Join Theatre Statesville and support community theater this upcoming weekend!