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Monticello Opera House & Essential Theatrical Associates present
Dearly Departed
By David Bottrell & Jessie Jones
Directed by Bryan Mitchell

In the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt, life and death are anything but orderly — and almost always hilarious. When the Turpin family gathers to mourn their dearly departed patriarch, their own troubles keep stealing the spotlight.

Through the mishaps, laughter, and Southern charm, the Turpins — with a little help from their oddball community — just might stumble their way through the funeral after all.

Join us for this side-splitting comedy of family, faith, and finding humor in life’s messiest moments.

July 17–20, 2025
Monticello Opera House

Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8 PM
Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2 PM
Lobby & bar open one hour before showtime.

 The Gin Game

by D.L. Coburn

presented through

ETA Silver Stars