Unexpected Joy
Dec 3 - 19
In modern-day Cape Cod, Joy, a baby boomer and proud hippie, is holding a memorial concert for the other half of her popular musical duo, Jump & Joy. When her tightly wound, conservative daughter and her sweet, rebellious granddaughter arrive from Oklahoma, sparks fly as one family seeks to find the common ground in their different values, dreams, and goals. A heartfelt and hilarious story that celebrates diversity and acceptance, Unexpected Joy weaves folk-rock, pop, and blues in bringing together a family that hasn’t experienced true joy in decades.
In the Press
Off Stage and On The Air Interview
Austin American Statesman Feature
Covid 19 Mitigation
GFT reassess this on a weekly basis and changes based on CDC and City of Austin guidance.
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​Current as of Oct 2021
GFT will have strict Covid 19 protocols in place, including requiring proof of vaccination or recent negative Covid 19 test, requiring masks for ALL patrons in the theatre except while ACTIVELY eating or drinking, limited socially distanced seating, HEPA filtration, and touchless check-in and ticketing.
Book & Lyrics by
Bill Russell
Music by
Janet Hood
Program
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Director
Lisa Scheps
Music Director
Kelsey Kimble
Choreographer
Cathie Sheridan
Cast
Joy Cathie Sheridan
Lou Michelle Alexander
Rachel Amber Quick
Tamara Caroline Mullins
Scenic Design
Gary Thornsberry
Lighting Design
Jacqueline Sindelar
Costume Design
Pamela Fletcher-Friday
Graphic Design
Erica Moreno
Social Media Marketing
Erica Moreno
Production Stage Manager
Remy Joslin
Stage Manager
Lindsey Ollinger
Technical Director
Kellan diDonato