If the Good Lord’s Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise
A Comedy by Pat Cook
Directed by Chad Hembree

A Bluegrass Players Community Theater Production

Audition Details:

• Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM
• Location: Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road, Berea, Kentucky
• Who Can Audition: Open to ages 16 and up

Performance Dates:

• Friday, May 2, 2025
• Saturday, May 3, 2025
• Sunday, May 4, 2025
• Thursday, May 8, 2025
• Saturday, May 10, 2025

What to Expect:
Auditions will include cold readings from the script. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and sense of humor! A full rehearsal schedule will be provided after casting.

About the Show:

If the Good Lord’s Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise is a zany comedy full of eccentric characters and laugh-out-loud moments. The story revolves around “Doc,” a retired judge who spends his days in odd pursuits, from flying his hot air balloon to writing nonsense books. His daughter, Charlotte, thinks he’s lost his marbles and conspires with a sly lawyer to take over his estate.

Throw in a psychologist on her first case, love-struck teenagers, a fiery school bus driver, and more, and you’ve got a recipe for hilarity. At its core, this play is a heartwarming tale of individuality and the joy of embracing a little madness now and then.

Character List:

Main Characters:

Joe “Doc” Babcock – Eccentric, philosophical retired judge; 50s-60s.
Charlotte Dinsel – Doc’s conniving daughter; 30s-40s.
Gerald Firestone – A shifty lawyer; 40s-50s.
Mandy Pemberton – A young psychologist on her first case; mid-20s.
Steve Renfro – A friendly artist and teacher; 30s.
Maxine McAllister – A large, anxious school bus driver; 40s-50s.
Doreen Furst – A dramatic and self-absorbed teenager; late teens.
Leo Jenkins – A likeable and goofy teenager; late teens.
Elizabeth Clairbourne – Doc’s close and supportive friend; 50s-60s.

Come join us and bring this zany Southern tale to life! We can’t wait to see you at auditions.