Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church will be presenting the hit musical “Smoke on the Mountain” beginning at 7:30 on Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 12 and again the following week at 7:30 on Thursday, June 17 through Saturday, June 19. “Smoke on the Mountain” relates the story of the Sanders family in 1938 as they visit Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for a Saturday Night Singing. The Sanders sing old-time gospel and bluegrass music and tell stories about their lives. “Smoke” is filled with humor, music, and clean family fun. Everyone will enjoy this brilliant show which currently runs year round in places like Branson, Missouri.

“Smoke on the Mountain” features the acting and singing talents of movie regular Krystofer Cox as Rev. Merle Oglethorpe; the oft-seen talents of TexRep regular Corrine Book as June Sanders; new to the stage is Andrew McBay as Stanley Sanders; bringing her brilliant country vocals to her character is Jessica Mills as Denise Sanders; playing the banjo in public for the first time and singing high tenor is Jason Black as Dennis Sanders; tickling the ivories and keeping everyone in key is Julie McBay as Vera Sanders; playing, singing, and directing the program is Micah McBay as Burl Sanders. This top notch cast will provide a full evening of entertainment and fun as well as a reminder that Jesus is the guide in our lives.

Tickets will be available for purchase beginning May 3rd and may be ordered by calling the church office at (903) 793-1116. Tickets are $5 per person. In addition to the musical, Hardy will present an art exhibit in the foyer of the church before and after each performance. Please arrive early to enjoy this exhibit and get a good seat for the program.

Information is also available from Hardy’s website at: http://www.hardyumc.org

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