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An orphan taken in by her genteel relatives, she idolizes he.. Both charming and irreverent, The Miss Firecracker Contest is a wistful take on Southern beauty culture and the real-life facades it so eloquently symbolizes. [POPEYE: He fell off from the roof?] The Miss Firecracker Contest will be performed at 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday, through Sunday . For the final "Oh, say does that. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, The Miss Firecracker Contest guide sections. Beth Henley, The Miss Firecracker Contest opens in the living room of Carnelle. She quickly returns with wooden spoons and stainless steel knives. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. 2 0 obj
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