Momma Won’t Die, a dark southern comedy written by Dallas actress Patty Pell and her daughter, Laurie Grigsby, will have its World Premiere in Dallas on June 12. The play is directed by acclaimed playwright, filmmaker, and director Del Shores and presented by Clark, Pell & King Productions.
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The ensemble cast features several familiar faces from the Dallas theater scene, including stage and film actress Morgana Shaw. Award-winning veteran actress Sally Soldo plays the role of Momma Gigi Ralston, a 108-year-old matriarch.
Soldo, who grew up in Oak Cliff, began her career as a child performing at Dallas Summer Musicals. She has worked off-Broadway and toured the US and Canada in the National Touring Company of George M!. Soldo said she really enjoyed working with Del Shores on A Sordid Wedding and is excited to be a part of Momma Won’t Die.
Momma Won’t Die is a story about three generations of Southern women navigating death, dysfunction, and long-buried family tensions as their 108-year-old matriarch refuses to let go. The play blends Southern Gothic charm with heartfelt family storytelling and features sharp humor and emotional honesty.
The world premiere production runs June 12-28 at Bryant Hall on the Kalita Humphreys campus in Dallas. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Runtime is approximately two hours, including intermission. Tickets are $38 and available at MommaWontDie.com.
Original reporting: Focus Daily News — read the source article.
