Announcing the Cast of THE CAKE

 THE CAKE, a dramatic comedy with modern relevance, is coming to the Hickory Community Theatre, April 22 through May 7 in the Firemen’s Kitchen. 

 Della’s North Carolina bakery is legendary! She is overjoyed when Jen, her best friend’s daughter returns from New York to get married and asks Della to make her wedding cake. Della, a sweet-natured Christian, is forced to re-examine her deeply-held beliefs and her own marriage when she realizes there is not one bride, but two. Faith, family, and frosting collide in this timely new play by Bekah Brunstetter, writer and producer for the NBC hit “This is Us.”

The Hickory production has a talented ensemble with Cara Vander Wiel as Della, Katie Stone as Jen, Dior Scott as Jen’s fiancée Macy, and William Parrish as Della’s husband Tim. 

Performances of THE CAKE are Fridays and Saturdays, April 22 through May 7 at 7:30 pm; Sunday, May 1 at 2:30 pm and Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 pm in the Firemen’s Kitchen. Opening night, April 22, features reduced-price tickets: $12 for adults and $10 for youth & students. Tickets for all other performances are $16 for adults and $10 for youth and students. 

Tickets are available online at hickorytheatre.org, or by phone at 828-328-2283. Weekday box office hours are 12-5, Wednesday through Friday, or one half-hour before any performance.

Due to the continued risk of Covid-19 in Catawba County, and in accordance with the latest guidance from the CDC, the Hickory Community encourages patrons to wear a mask or other face covering while inside the building. THE CAKE is rated R for strong adult language.

The Hickory Community’s 73rd season is sponsored by Paramount Automotive and Sunbelt Xpress. HCT is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County. THE CAKE is produced by Ken Wilkinson and Allen Wood, III.

PHOTO: (clockwise from top left) Dior Scott is Macy, Katie Stone is Jen, Bill Parris is Tim and Cara Vander Wiel is Della in THE CAKE, opening Friday, April 22 in the Firemen’s Kitchen at the Hickory Community Theatre. For tickets and information visit hickorytheatre.org or call 828-328-2283.  Photo by John Koval.

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