An upcoming cooking competition becomes a raucous exploration of race, masculinity and family obligation. Sizzling with spice and joy, Katori Hall’s Pulitzer-winning play THE HOT WING KING plays on the Pamela Livingstone Stage at Hickory Community Theatre from January 31st through February 8th.
Returning to the Pamela Livingstone Stage as Dwayne—for whom there can never be too much patience and compassion—is Dontel "DJ" Mills.
Originally hailing from Seattle, Washington, Mills moved to North Carolina to be with family and currently lives in Statesville. When not working at Texas Roadhouse, Mills is pursuing a degree in Business Administration & Finance at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
Mills previously appeared at HCT as Delroy in MEMPHIS. Other area credits include ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at The Green Room Community Theatre, and LEGALLY BLONDE at Lee St. Theatre. Of his interest in THE HOT WING KING, Mills admits: "As a musical lover, a comedic-drama type show seemed mysterious and fun to try." Now, as one of the show's many cooks-in-the-kitchen, Mills is happy to stir in a generous helping of jokes and laughter. "I love keeping the cast joyful."
Performances of THE HOT WING KING are Fridays and Saturdays, January 31st through February 8th at 7:30 PM; Sunday, 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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