Friends of George’s presents
Dragysty
As the Lash Turns
Aug 7 - 22, 2026
Evergreen Theatre
Welcome to the Cross estate, where the bourbon is bottomless and the secrets are hotter than a Texas summer. Sterling Cross, lube tycoon and chaos conductor, presides over a family reunion that’s part soap opera, part psychic hotline. Tarot cards fly, vendettas storm in, and surprise relatives crash the party, because in this house, the only thing thicker than blood is the plot. Miss it and you’ll regret it forever. — Season 17 ∙ Benefiting OutMemphis.
The Story
The air conditioning is broken. The wine is open. And the Cross family of Texas, a quick-lube empire with too many rooms and even more secrets, has gathered for a will reading that will change everything. Resurrections. Confessions. A long-lost relative. A pool boy who knows too much. And soapy surprises along the way.
Glamour. Betrayal. Heat. And one daughter who is determined to finish her song. Whether we like it or not. It’s an homage to all the soaps that kept us glued to our sets back when appointment viewing was mandatory.
New this season
All Dragysty tickets now include reserved seating, giving you the opportunity to select your preferred seats in advance. A full bar will be open before the show and throughout the performance, with beverages available for purchase at the venue.
Dates
Aug 7 - 22, 2026
Time
8:00 PM / 2:00 PM
Doors & cocktail hour open one hour before curtain
Location
Evergreen Theatre
1705 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
The Playbill
Cast & Crew
Cast
Sterling CrossDustin Perry
Jolene CrossBrenda Newport
Vivienne CrossGoldie Dee Collins
Chiffon CrossCrystal Lane
Junior CrossWill Ryder
Magnolia CrossIris Le’Fluer
LydiaAllysun Wunderland
Blanche St. JamesGina Lola Jupiter
Beauregard FontaineWade Murphy
Dominique DuBoisFantasia Bourdeaux
Dr. Lance VanceChad Engelbert
DiegoCary Vaughn
StagehandWill Robertson
Crew
DirectorAnn Marie Hall
Stage ManagerJ-Lavender
Lighting DesignerDylan Allemang
Costume DesignerB'Lynn Evans
Properties DesignerJane Pratt Parks
Scenic DesignerRobert Packwood
Sound DesignerTy Phillips
Run CrewWill Robertson
Front of HouseJamie Roberts
Artistic DirectorSandy Kozik
Written byTy Phillips
Performances
Evergreen Theatre
Fri, Aug 7
8:00 PM
Sat, Aug 8
8:00 PM
Sun, Aug 9
2:00 PM
Fri, Aug 14
8:00 PM
Sat, Aug 15
8:00 PM
Sun, Aug 16
2:00 PM
Fri, Aug 21
8:00 PM
Sat, Aug 22
8:00 PM
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