Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Arkansas State University’s Department of Theatre will close the 2025–26 season with a production of Ken Ludwig’s “Leading Ladies.”
Performances in the Fowler Center’s Drama Theatre will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 17–18 and April 24–25, with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, and April 26.
From acclaimed comic playwright Ken Ludwig, “Leading Ladies” is a side-splitting farce packed with outrageous disguises, romantic entanglements, and hilarious cases of mistaken identity.
When two down-on-their-luck actors, Leo and Jack, scheme to impersonate the long-lost heirs of a dying heiress, their plan goes wildly off the rails when they discover the heirs are women, and now they have to become them. Fast-paced and laugh-out-loud funny, this theatrical romp is pure comedic delight.
The cast includes Zoey Newcomb of Sheridan, as Meg; Zane Brewer of Conway, as Leo; Donovan Walters of Harrison, as Jack; Garret Veal of Paragould, as Duncan; Maggie Martin of Searcy, as Audry; Billy Hankins of Pocahontas, as Butch; Conner Ernes of Jonesboro, as Doc; and Skylar Hilderbrand of Jonesboro, as Florence.
The artistic team includes, DayDay Robinson, assistant professor of theatre, director/ intimacy choreographer; Niko Stark of Searcy, assistant director, Jeff McLaughlin, associate professor of theatre, scenic designer; Max Emery of Newport, assistant scenic designer; Eli Webb, guest artist, lighting designer; Claire Abernathy, professor of theatre, costume designer; Ella Scott of Jonesboro, assistant costume designer; Jace Hahn of Jonesboro, stage manager; Kamy Lafebvre of Harrison, and Emalee Gillean of Jonesboro, assistant stage managers; and Libby Wills of Russellville, choreographer.
The production team includes Ash Outlaw of Cabot, and Khamaree Quinn, properties managers; Wesley Thompson of Mammoth Spring, light board operator; Kristen Harrell of Memphis, sound board operator; Isaiah Wallis of Harrison, Lynzee Owens of Clarksville, and Heidi Holt of Caraway, wardrobe crew; Jaleaha Sage of Cabot, Adam Arizaga of Russellville, and Evan Bishop of Trumann, backstage crew; and Niko Stark, house manager.
Content Warnings: Mild language, gender disguise used for humor, period-typical gender roles, small moments of lewd gestures
Tickets may be purchased from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the A-State Box Office in First National Bank Arena or by calling (870) 972-2781. Tickets may also be purchased online here.
Prices are $15 for the general public. A-State student tickets are free and can be picked up at the box office with a student ID. It is recommended that patrons reserve seats in advance