Walking Across Egypt
Upon discovering a stray dog on her back porch, Mattie Rigsbee decides she's too old to keep a pet and calls the dogcatcher. Little does she know that the dogcatcher, Lamar Benfield, will open her eyes to a whole world she never knew existed, a world that includes car theft, prison breaks and a juvenile delinquent named Wesley who is as desperate for a family as she is. Armed with only her mouthwatering corn bread and a deep abiding faith in the Almighty, Mattie is determined to woo Wesley to the side of God and good Southern manners … if she can just manage to stay out of jail herself.
Adapted by Catherine Bush from the novel by Clyde Edgerton
Directed by Sheri Lynn Younkin
September 25, 26 & october 2, 3 at 7:30pm
September 28 & OCtober 5 at 2:30pm
at Erin Presbyterian Church
200 Lockett Road, Knoxville, TN 37919
Tickets
Adults: $22 Students: $18
Available online and at the door
*Thursdays are PAY WHAT YOU WISH – donations taken at the door with cash, check, or card.
Walking Across Egypt 2025 Playbill
About the Show
Upon discovering a stray dog on her back porch, Mattie Rigsbee decides she’s too old to keep a pet and calls the dogcatcher. Little does she know that the dogcatcher, Lamar Benfield, will open her eyes to a whole world she never knew existed, a world that includes car theft, prison breaks and a juvenile delinquent named Wesley who is as desperate for a family as she is. Armed with only her mouthwatering corn bread and a deep abiding faith in the Almighty, Mattie is determined to woo Wesley to the side of God and good Southern manners … if she can just manage to stay out of jail herself.
CAST
| Mattie Rigsbee | Lisa Slagle |
| Robert Rigsbee | Patrick Minton |
| Wesley Benfield | Griffin Gilbert |
| Alora Swanson | Christi Watson |
| Finner Swanson | Gabe Potter |
| Lamar Benfield | Aaron Hinds |
| Reverend Bass | John Cherry |
| Sheriff Tillman | Jae Archer |
| Choir Member Understudy for Robert Rigsbee | Red Paint Spilman |
| Choir Member Understudy for Reverend Bass | Ernie Roberts |
| Choir Member Understudy for Wesley Benfield | Gregory Powers |
| Choir Member | Alyse Troutt |
| Choir Member | Maddie Gravitte |
| Choir Member | Cooper Fuson |
| Choir Member | Kim Chaney-Bay |
| Choir Member | Wendy Potter |
WALKING ACROSS EGYPT is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Inc. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Dramatic Publishing. www.dramaticpublishing.com
Terry & Jeni Weber
