Gullible's Travels

Written by Jim and Jane Jeffries

A Southern gentleman, two con men from the North and a bevy of Southern women forces in this clever comedy set in 1940s Georgia to bring you sharp dialogue, slapstick stage action and a laugh-a-minute story — actually, many stories — to remember!  Dabney R.  Pickett, a fine Southern gentleman, journeys to his hometown after a 70-year separation from his first love, the recently widowed Miz Anna Mae Shelby.  Like Odysseus, he’s had many bizarre adventures.  Unlike Odysseus, Dabney did not rack up massive casualties — unless, of course, you’re talking about the truth!  Dabney’s the master of tall tales, but a whole new story brews when he meets up with two Yankee swindlers on the train.  Unbeknown to him, they are en route to visit the same Miz Anna Mae with the intent of claiming her estate by posing as long-lost relatives.  But Southern women are not to be trifled with, as both Dabney and the scoundrels find out the hard way!  The richness of this family-friendly comedy is like a plate of homemade biscuits swimming in gravy.

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The proceeds from the production of Gullible's Travels were used to further the work of the Student Ministries at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Fall Creek, WI.

Original Production Cast and Crew

Cast

Jimmy O'Leary/
Forrest Shelby:		 Cody Voetmann
Sherman Riley/
Sherman Shelby:		 Matt Bartelt
Train Conductor: Eric Mischke
Dabney R. Pickett: Blake Herbison
Ruby Jefferson: Lindsey Mickelson
Lottie: Jessie Bergbrader
Martha May: Ruth Hurd
Lilly Mae: Kayla Voetmann
Fannie Mae: Abbie Bergbrader
Miz Anna Mae Shelby: Kathryn Hurd
Reuben May: Joshua Hurd
Passengers/Townspeople: Ellie Bergbrader
  Theresa Bergbrader

Crew

Sound Lights
Steve Bertram Steve Bertram, Jr.
   
Set Painting Head Cook
Yvonne Melville Deb Mischke
   
Director Assistant Cook
Karen Hurd Patrick Mischke