Honky Tonk Angels

  • Written by Ted Swindley
  • Directed by David Ellenstein
Adult Language
Sexual Situations and Themes
Violence
Fun for the Whole Family

Description

This feel-good, boot stompin’ musical celebrates the enduring power of music and friendship. Armed with only their dreams and a bus ticket, three sassy gals leave their thankless lives behind and head to Nashville to become country music singers. Revisit dozens of pop-country favorites like “Stand By Your Man,”  “Ode To Billy Joe”, “Delta Dawn,” and many more.

Darcy Rose Byrnes
Darlene
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Darcy Rose Byrnes

Darcy Rose Byrnes (Darlene) is thrilled to return to Laguna Playhouse in Honky Tonk Angels after her most
recent appearance here as Phyllis in The Remarkable Mr. Holmes. Darcy Rose Byrnes played Abby on “Y&R”, Penny
on “Desperate Housewives”, Princess Amber on “Sofia the First”, Ikki on “Legend of Korra”, Maricela, on “Spirit
Riding Free”, Harper on “Big Shot” (and wrote 5 songs for it), starring John Stamos. In November she played Pamela
Dare in To Sir, With Love starring Wayne Brady. D’Rose played Mary Lane in the revival of Reefer Madness directed
by Spencer Liff, produced by Kristen Bell and others (cast album released!). This December Darcy Rose was thrilled
to make her Laguna Playhouse debut playing Rapunzel in Rapunzel and Her Holiday Wish alongside Sally Struthers
as Mother Gothel. D’Rose is reprising her role of Amber in “Sofia the First: Royal Magic”.

Alexandra Melrose
Angela
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Alexandra Melrose

Alexandra Melrose (Angela), is excited to make her Laguna Playhouse debut! Laguna Playhouse debut!
National Tour: Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary (Factory Girl / Mme. Thénardier cover) Regional: Sunday in the Park
With George (Mrs./Harriet) Pasadena Playhouse, Beauty & the Beast (Mrs. Potts) Tuacahn & La Mirada, School of
Rock (Rosalie Mullins), Wonderland (Mad Hatter) Tuacahn, Passion (Fosca’s Mother) Boston Court, Mamma Mia!
(Rosie) Totem Pole, Master Class (Sharon Graham) Northern Stage, Caraboo (Jenny) Goodspeed, Sinatra (Singer)
Radio City. Workshops: Prelude to a Kiss (South Coast Rep), Woodstock (Pre- Broadway). Training: NYU/Tisch
(BFA), Groundlings. Thanks to David, John, Richie, and Ashley! Love to Ron and my family. Twitter/Instagram: @
lexmelrose. Website: AlexandraMelrose.com.

Shelly Regner
Sue Ellen
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Shelly Regner

Shelly Regner (Sue Ellen) is delighted to make her Laguna Playhouse debut! She is most recognized as Bella
member, Ashley, in the “Pitch Perfect” franchise and was the Mezzo of Disney DCappella’s debut album and first
national tour. Shelley is a mental health advocate and co-host with Deborah Lee Smith on the podcast, “More
Than You See”, sharing mental health struggles and victories with industry creatives to remind listeners that we
are all connected. Shelley also serves as a Show Choir Judge at various competitions around the country. Theatre
credits: A Christmas Story the Musical (Center Theatre Group), Beauty and the Beast in Concert (Hollywood Bowl),
Company (5 Star Theatricals), Cruel Intentions Musical (Sucker Love Productions), Tick, Tick…Boom! (After Hours
Theatre Co.), Bare: A Rock Musical (Glory|Struck Prod.). TV/Film: “Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan” (Nickelodeon),
“Underdeveloped” (Tubi), “Adverse” (Prime). @shelleyregner

Angelica Roque
Understudy (Darlene, Angela & Sue Ellen)
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Angelica Roque

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