In Memphis, Tennessee, four close friends join forces for a local cooking contest. But an unexpected visitor soon has the kitchen simmering with more than just hot sauce. Winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize, Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING plays in the Jeffers Theatre January 24th through February 8th.
Returning to the Pamela Livingstone Stage, in this tasty tale of friendship and family, is Kay Award-winner Angel Rojas as Isom.
When not serving up caffeine and smiles at Starbucks, Conover resident Rojas is pursuing studies in computer science at Catawba Valley Community College. He enjoys film-making, writing, and video games in his free time. Rojas made his HCT debut at Hickory Community Theatre as Golden Thunder in AIRNESS, for which he received a Kay Award for Outstanding Newcomer. He then went on to appear as an Ensemble member in IN THE HEIGHTS, and as an Oompa Loompa in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.
"I love auditioning," says Rojas of his motivation to join THE HOT WING KING. "Tackling new shows is fun, and I could tell this show was one full of heart. I enjoy the amount of energy I'm able to put into this role."
Performances of THE HOT WING KING are Fridays and Saturdays, January 24th through February 8th at 7:30 PM; Sundays, January 26th and February 2nd at 2:30 PM; and, Thursday, February 6th at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $16 for adults, $10 for youth and students.
Tickets are available online at hickorytheatre.org, or by phone at 828-328-2283. The theatre box office is open from 12-5 PM Wednesday through Friday, or one half-hour before a performance.
THE HOT WING KING is rated R. Audience under 17 requires adult guidance.
THE HOT WING KING is produced in association with Arts Culture Catawba. The Hickory Community Theatre’s 76th season is sponsored by A Cleaner World, Bella Age, Covington Dental, LifeRootz, Protection Products, Inc., and Shurtape Technologies. HCT is a Funded Affiliate of Arts Culture Catawba and receives additional support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
(Photo by Lauren Albers)
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