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Blindsided by their daughter\u2019s whirlwind romance and fearful for her future, Matt and Christina Drayton quickly realize the difference between supporting a mixed-race couple in your newspaper and welcoming one into your family\u2013especially in 1967. But they\u2019re surprised to find they aren\u2019t the only ones concerned about the match, and it\u2019s only a short time before a multi-family clash of racial and generational difference sweeps across the Draytons\u2019 idyllic San Francisco terrace. Will the love between young Joanna and John prevail? With humor and insight, Guess Who\u2019s Coming To Dinner begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down.<\/p>\n<p>The cast of Guess Who\u2019s Coming to Dinner:<\/p>\n<p>Kip Brown \u2013 Monsignor Ryan<\/p>\n<p>Natasha Charles* \u2013 Mary Prentice<\/p>\n<p>Rixa Clark* \u2013 Joanna Drayton<\/p>\n<p>Pamela Flasch* \u2013 Christina Drayton<\/p>\n<p>Sarah Leatham \u2013 Hilary St. George<\/p>\n<p>Ronnie Pepper \u2013 John Prentice, Sr.<\/p>\n<p>Doug Sparks \u2013 Matt Drayton<\/p>\n<p>Rowena Strong* \u2013 Tillie<\/p>\n<p>Elijah York \u2013 Dr. John Prentice<\/p>\n<p>*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Director: Victoria Lamberth Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Rating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice, racism, and bigotry. 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