Southern Fried Funeral

Southern Fried Funeral - September 07 - September 16, 2018

Desert Theatreworks

Who's Who

Shirley LeMaster

as Dorothy Frye

Shirley is a familiar face to DTW audiences. She enjoys theatre, bridge, cooking, and wine. Shirley's previous roles include Ms. Lynch in Grease, Clairee in Steel Magnolias,and Sissy in Sordid Lives (PCT). She's been with Script2Stage2Screen since its inception. Shirley says "Thanks to my wonderful husband Terry for supporting my passion for theatre, and thanks to Lance, Ron, and the cast & crew!"
Heidi Hapner

as Sammy Jo LeFette

Heidi has won two Desert theatre league awards for choreography, recently nominated for best choreography for Grease, and Best Director of a revue - The Broadway Sing Along. Her previous acting roles include Lynn The Great American Trailer Park Christmas and Lily in Annie. She's choreographed serveral DTW shows including Legally Blonde Jr., Nunsensations, and Annie. Heidi adds "Thanks to y'all!"
Daniela Ryan

as Harlene Frye

Daniela is an DTW audience favorite. A natural actor and director, she will be donning her director's hat again for Murder on the Nile in November 2018. Daniela was most recently seen in DTW's On Golden Pond. She dabbles in playing the guitar. She adds "I’d like to thank my children for all the nights I barely see them while I’m at rehear
Steve McMillen

as Dewey Frye Jr.

Steve returns to the stage after his DTL nominated role in Desert Theatreworks' comedic melodrama The 39 Steps. He has also worked on and off stage on over 30 DTW shows. Steve works in the DTW office when he's not performing or rehearsing. He enjoys 80's Alt Rock, graphic design, and skydiving. He adds "My character is a chronic over-eater with a short attention span... Now THAT'S typecasting"