The Great American Trailer Park Musical is a two-act musical, written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso. It explores the relationships between the tenants at the Armadillo Acres Trailer Park in Starke, Florida, particularly between Pippi, “the stripper on the run,” the Dr. Phil-loving agoraphobic, Jeannie, and Jeannie’s tollbooth-collector husband, Norbert.
The musical opens with a song about the trailer park, sung by the three main female characters, Betty, Lin, and Pickles. The song sets the tone for the show, which is a satirical look at the lives of people living in poverty.
The main plot of the musical revolves around the relationship between Pippi, Jeannie, and Norbert. Pippi is a young woman who has run away from her abusive boyfriend. She moves into Armadillo Acres and quickly becomes friends with Jeannie. Norbert is initially jealous of Pippi’s relationship with Jeannie, but he eventually comes to see her as a friend as well.
The musical also explores the relationships between the other tenants of Armadillo Acres. Betty is a single mother who is struggling to raise her two children. Lin is a retired stripper who is trying to find her place in the world. Pickles is a hoarder who is slowly losing her grip on reality.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical is a funny, heartwarming, and ultimately moving musical about the people who live in the shadows of society. It is a reminder that everyone has a story to tell, no matter how different their lives may seem.
Here are some of the musical numbers from the show:
This Side of the Tracks
One Step Closer
The Buck Stops Here
It Doesn’t Take a Genius
Owner of My Heart
The Great American TV Show
Flushed Down the Pipes
Storm’s A-Brewin’
Road Kill
But He’s Mine / It’s Never Easy
That’s Why I Love My Man
Panic
Finale
The Great American Trailer Park Musical has been performed all over the world, and it has been praised by critics and audiences alike. It is a funny, heartwarming, and ultimately moving musical that everyone should see.
