Starlighters announces cast for ‘August: Osage County’

     Starlighters II Community Theatre has announced the cast for their first production of their 51^st season.

   “August: Osage County” is a gripping, dark comedy and drama that delves into the chaos of family dysfunction. When the Weston family reunites at their Oklahoma home following the mysterious disappearance of their patriarch, secrets are exposed, tensions flare, and buried resentments boil over. At the center of the storm is Violet Weston, the sharp-tongued, pill-popping matriarch who spares no one from her scathing wrath.

   As the three generations of Westons confront their troubled past and unraveling relationships, the play explores themes of addiction, betrayal, and the deep, sometimes painful ties that bind families together. With biting humor and raw emotion, “August: Osage County” delivers a powerful, unforgettable exploration of family, survival, and the complexities of love.

   This show is rated R.

   The cast includes:

   • Jon Day as Beverly Weston

   • Amy White as Violet Weston

   • Jennifer Smith as Barbara Fordham

   • Scot Hughes as Bill Fordham

   • Alysun Shamburg as Jean Fordham

   • Jennifer Beall as Ivy Weston

   • Aimee Clemmons as Karen Weston

   • Dusty Embree as Mattie Fae Aiken

   • Larry Hansen as Charlie Aiken

   • Jackson Bartelme as Little Charlie Aiken

   • Phil Embree as Steve Heidebrecht

   • Steve Clemmons as Sheriff Deon Gilbeau

   • Genesis Hartle as Johnna Monevata

   The play is directed by Trevor Baty.

   “August: Osage County” can be seen on stage March 28-20 and April 4-6. The box office opens March 17. Tickets can be purchased at www.starlighters.org/shows-and-tickets or by calling 319-462-4793.