Westward Whoa! musical this Thurs./Fri.

Westward Whoa! This fast-paced musical comedy is filled with a stable of goofy characters: Our hero Chuck Wagon, our sweet heroine Candy Cane and the villainous Smiling Slade. When the wagon train breaks down outside of the town of Vinegar Bottle, it gets robbed by the mysterious outlaw known as “The Snake.” Through this crazy twist, poor Chuck is accused of being the culprit! Proving his innocence may not be easy, but it sure is hilarious! This show is filled with fun roles and a saucy musical score. A host of other characters add extra spice to this wild romp of a ride. YEEEEE HAWWW!!

Performances are Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m. and Friday, March 20, also at 6 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the Odessa school.

Marlee Eldridge, who plays the character Juanita Fandango, was asked what she likes most about theater. She responded, “I like making friends with the people I act with and making the script come to life.”

David Eldridge in the lead role of Chuck Wagon was asked what he likes most about being on stage. He replied, “I like becoming a totally different person on the stage and making it believable. It’s also just a fun experience.”

Trevor King, playing the part of Smiling Slade was asked what he liked most about his character. His self-deprecating answer was, “He’s a sarcastic villain that really encompasses my personality.”

Elizabeth Hayashi, performing as the character Mother Rogers, was asked what the hardest thing about memorizing lines was. She said, “...when someone else forgets their lines and you don’t know where they go. And although reading the script over and over again gets boring, it does help with remembering the story.”