Sordid Lives - July 24 - July 26, 2026
Appalachian Society of the Arts
songs & scenes
Chapter One
Sordid Lives Theme
Bitsy
The Gathering: The women of the family gather at Sissy’s house to share salacious gossip, argue about funeral outfits, and try to make sense of the scandal.
Chapter Two
Unclouded Day
Bitsy
Bubba's Bar: The action moves to the local watering hole, where family secrets spill out and the vengeful wife and friend plot their "Thelma & Louise"-style retaliation.
Chapter Three
Sordid Lives Theme
Bitsy
The Mental Institution: The focus shifts to the facility where Earl ("Brother Boy") is locked up.
Chapter Four
I'm Coming Home
Bitsy
In the Sweet By and By
Cast
Just As I Am
Bitsy
The Funeral: The family reunites at the funeral.
This production is possible through grants received from the Tennessee Arts Commission - we thank them, and we thank those in Tennessee who have chosen to purchase a Tennessee Arts license plate for their car which funds such grants.
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