This post by Montgomery Theater Board member and hostess extraordinaire Laura Heckler illustrates perfectly her talent for bringing the excitement with her wherever she goes. I hope you enjoy reading about the memorable Trailer Park after party.
Did you know that you can rent the upstairs rehearsal hall at Montgomery Theater for private parties? When I heard that MT was producing “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”, I was inspired. We had to have a Trailer Park Cook-off! I would invite my guests to get a ticket to the show and afterward we would go up for a tasting of some “fabulous” food. You know… those kinds of recipes made with Velveeta, Cream of Anything Soup, Jello or Lipton Onion Soup.
I thought that it would be fun if everyone dressed the part. Guys could wear flannel shirts, camouflage, work boots or anything with a NASCAR logo. Women should wear anything tight & made up of a flammable, polyester material with tons of blue eyeshadow and mall chick hairdos. Fantastic prizes would be awarded in many categories.
Last Sunday the big day arrived. Over 60 friends hooted and howled at the uproariously funny “Trailer Park Musical” and then headed upstairs to continue the fun. The stairway was posted with “Top Ten Ways To Tell If You Are In A Trailer Park”. (My personal favorite was number 1 “If you let your 12 year old daughter smoke at the dinner table in front of her children.”). The room was decorated with a clothesline full of hunting clothes and gaudily colored lingerie. The mirrors were framed with glowing Luau Flip Flop lights. Mismatched napkins left from bygone Birthday, Easter and Christmas parties were handy on every table. Trash bags and duct tape served as tablecloths. We had a blow up “Ducky” pool Filled with Boone’s Farm, Budweiser and Mad Dog 20/20 on the bar. The Jell-o shots were lovely shades of lime green, electric raspberry, glow in the dark blue and school bus yellow.
The food, boy was there food. Guests were really into finding the perfect recipe for the competition. Aluminum sterno trays were laden with everything “Tan”. Potato Chips topped chicken and cheese casseroles. We had the old favorite green bean casserole, broccoli soufflé, sloppy joes, and pulled pork. Some of the more unusual entries were: Frito Pie made with Hormel chili, cheese and…Fritos; Henny Penny Chicken Salad made with Old English Cheddar Cheese (yes it comes in a jar); “Is it really better than sex?” cake – some said yes!; and the grand prize winner, Kitty Litter Cake. It was hilarious, the cake came in a kitty litter pan with a scoop and tootsie rolls on top. It took a while for people to be brave enough to try it!
Next were the prizes. The maker of the pretzel jell-o salad (made by sautéing the pretzels in butter before adding the jell-o) won a redneck wine glass – a mason jar on a stem. She happily exclaimed “Look it has a lid so it can be a to-go cup!” Another guest won a camouflage six pack holder/fanny pack. He was seen on the way out wearing it fully loaded with Budweiser. Another coveted prize was the floating, flamingo wine coasters. Everyone agreed that this was the best way to beat the winter blues!
Laura's right - if you want to throw your own party (for a birthday, an anniversary or just for the fun of it), you can rent the upstairs rehearsal hall after a show. Call (215) 723-9984 x11 for more information.
Did you know that you can rent the upstairs rehearsal hall at Montgomery Theater for private parties? When I heard that MT was producing “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”, I was inspired. We had to have a Trailer Park Cook-off! I would invite my guests to get a ticket to the show and afterward we would go up for a tasting of some “fabulous” food. You know… those kinds of recipes made with Velveeta, Cream of Anything Soup, Jello or Lipton Onion Soup.
I thought that it would be fun if everyone dressed the part. Guys could wear flannel shirts, camouflage, work boots or anything with a NASCAR logo. Women should wear anything tight & made up of a flammable, polyester material with tons of blue eyeshadow and mall chick hairdos. Fantastic prizes would be awarded in many categories.
Last Sunday the big day arrived. Over 60 friends hooted and howled at the uproariously funny “Trailer Park Musical” and then headed upstairs to continue the fun. The stairway was posted with “Top Ten Ways To Tell If You Are In A Trailer Park”. (My personal favorite was number 1 “If you let your 12 year old daughter smoke at the dinner table in front of her children.”). The room was decorated with a clothesline full of hunting clothes and gaudily colored lingerie. The mirrors were framed with glowing Luau Flip Flop lights. Mismatched napkins left from bygone Birthday, Easter and Christmas parties were handy on every table. Trash bags and duct tape served as tablecloths. We had a blow up “Ducky” pool Filled with Boone’s Farm, Budweiser and Mad Dog 20/20 on the bar. The Jell-o shots were lovely shades of lime green, electric raspberry, glow in the dark blue and school bus yellow.
The food, boy was there food. Guests were really into finding the perfect recipe for the competition. Aluminum sterno trays were laden with everything “Tan”. Potato Chips topped chicken and cheese casseroles. We had the old favorite green bean casserole, broccoli soufflé, sloppy joes, and pulled pork. Some of the more unusual entries were: Frito Pie made with Hormel chili, cheese and…Fritos; Henny Penny Chicken Salad made with Old English Cheddar Cheese (yes it comes in a jar); “Is it really better than sex?” cake – some said yes!; and the grand prize winner, Kitty Litter Cake. It was hilarious, the cake came in a kitty litter pan with a scoop and tootsie rolls on top. It took a while for people to be brave enough to try it!
Next were the prizes. The maker of the pretzel jell-o salad (made by sautéing the pretzels in butter before adding the jell-o) won a redneck wine glass – a mason jar on a stem. She happily exclaimed “Look it has a lid so it can be a to-go cup!” Another guest won a camouflage six pack holder/fanny pack. He was seen on the way out wearing it fully loaded with Budweiser. Another coveted prize was the floating, flamingo wine coasters. Everyone agreed that this was the best way to beat the winter blues!
Laura's right - if you want to throw your own party (for a birthday, an anniversary or just for the fun of it), you can rent the upstairs rehearsal hall after a show. Call (215) 723-9984 x11 for more information.
Thanks Laura, not only was the show was FABULOUS, but I went back for thirds on the Spam!
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