03/02/2026
The Montgomery County Arts Council will present an encore performance of Hill Fire’s “Wait for the Light” at the Performing Arts Center, 208 Summit Street in Winona on Friday, March 6 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 pm.
This season’s play is a heartfelt story that explores themes of hope, resilience, community, and overcoming adversity during challenging times. The play features vivid character interactions and dialogues that emphasize personal growth, the importance of supporting each other, and finding light amid darkness.
Set during the Great Depression, the narrative creates a richly textured story rooted in the struggles and triumphs of its characters. The interactions between the characters reflect collective resilience and the enduring human spirit. The story delves into historical and societal themes that impact events of the time period, indicating a strong commentary on perseverance and community support during hard times. The inclusion of playful scenes and humor offers a contrast to more serious moments, adding depth and balance to the play's tone.
Characters memorialized in this story are Henry Hart, Melzana Ward Hart, Mary Laura Hart Holmes, Mary Ward Whitehead, Edward Holmes, Charlie Carroll Pace, Lillian Shelton Pace, Jennie Pace Emerson, Clyde Pace, Sam Emerson, Jim Emerson, Alice Dodd, Willie Lee Dodd, Corrine Dodd, Dorris Dodd, Eula McVey, Caroline Hart, Charlotte Billingsley, Eliza Dantzler Mitchell, Era Mason, Vila Mae Mason, Alma Dantzler, Susie Staton, Clenton Frye, and James Frye.
The ensemble who will be bringing these stories to life are Steve Lester, Paul Lancaster, Calbrina Woods, Sara Evans, Cadence Hopkins, Gracie Kilburn, Lorayne Welch, Juanita Flowers, Dorothy Woods, Kay Emmons, Miriam Clark, Kyle Welch, Balinda Lancaster, Tonya Hopkins, Clayton Stevens, Mayson Noah, Jase Boyette, Anna Beth Mulconrey, Debra Hardin, Penelope Clark, Prince Mearett, Iyanna Meeks, Alivia Mearett, Jay Schiefer, and Jaron Welch.
