TCP Presents

Tahlequah Community Playhouse, Inc. presents “Red Velvet Cake War” by Jamie Wooten, Jessie Jones, and Nicholas and directed by Mason Walters and Malic Zimbelman.

THE STORY: In this riotously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three Verdeen cousins—Gaynelle, Peaches, and Jimmie Wyvette—could not have picked a worse time to throw their family reunion. Their outrageous antics have delighted local gossips in the small town of Sweetgum and the eyes of Texas are upon them. Things spin hilariously out of control when a neighbor’s pet devours everything edible, a one-eyed suitor shows up to declare his love, and a jaw-dropping high stakes wager is made on who bakes the best red velvet cake. As this fast-paced romp barrels toward its uproarious climax, you’ll wish your own family reunions were this much fun!

VENUE: First Presbyterian Church, 315 E. Shawnee in Tahlequah, OK

DATES: February 13-15 and 20-22, 2026 – Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday shows begin at 2:00 p.m. 

TICKETS: Tickets for Dinner and Show are $35 each (reservations for dinner must be made by the Wednesday before the performance you wish to attend). Show Only tickets are $15, $10 for students. Click here for tickets. Tickets may be also purchased at Vivid Boutique and Salon, Morris-Cragar florist, or by calling the box office 539-234-9444. For special dietary needs and seating, and group rates, call the box office.

The dinner is catered by Red Rooster Bistro and Bakery in Wagoner, OK. The menu will be announced as we get closer to the show dates.   

The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, with dinner at 1:00 p.m. The show begins an hour after dinner.

CAST:

Cee Cee Windham – Connie HerrinGaynelle Verdeen Bodeen – Toni Bailey

LaMerle Verdeen Minshew – Misty Zimbelman

Aubrey Verdeen – Steve Ball

Jimmie Wyvette Verdeen – Bridget Cowlishaw

Peaches Verdeen Belrose – Heather-Rose Thompson

Bitsy Hargis – Paula Reif

Newt Blaylock – Dennis Tibbits

Sheriff Grover Lout – Blackhawk Walters

Elsa Dowdall – Deborah Kim

Mama Doll Hargis – Erika Lloyd

Purvis Verdeen – Bruce Addington