Don’t miss The Bull City Opry Co. play “HOOT ‘N HOLLER” next Saturday, August 24 in Alton

What does “HOOT ‘N HOLLER” mean? It means a time of great laughter and enjoyment.

That is what The Bull City Opry Co. has planned for you on August 24, 2024, at the tennis courts in Alton, Kansas, at 7:30 p.m. as they present the spoof, “HOOT ‘N HOLLER.”

Now, keep in mind that “a-hootand- a-holler” means a short distance away, so whether you come from “a-hoot-and-a-holler” or “down-the-road-a-piece,” which could mean a longer distance, you will surely “have a hoot,” which means a rip-roaring good time.

Or you might have a “hoot and a half,” which means a lot of fun.

Whatever you do, do not say you “don’t give two hoots”!

The tradition of having a play as the evening entertainment at the Alton Jubilee was started 30 years ago. The first play was a historical depiction titled “The Saga of Bull City,” the story about the town's founding, written by Homer Smuck. Directing the play were Jo Peterson, Lil Conway, and Suzi Wolters. This year’s play, “HOOT ‘N HOLLER,” is an original comedy written and directed by Jo Peterson, who doesn’t write historical plays but instead strives for hysterical ones or even mildly funny ones.

Jo will retire after this year’s performance, and the name of the group, The Bull City Opry Co., will retire with her. Through the years, wonderful memories and warm friendships have been made, with cast members and crew becoming a family.

The cast brings her characters alive and ensures practices are full of fun and mayhem. The number of cast members varies from year to year, and this year, there are 13 volunteers in the cast and many community volunteers who help with props, makeup, hair, and putting up and taking down the background.

The community has been extremely supportive, along with their many fans across a large area of Kansas and even other states.

Although extreme heat is often a problem during practices and losing beloved cast members has been a trial they found daunting, only good memories of fun times together and good people remain. The Co. is most grateful to all who have helped through the years to make the plays possible.

The Bull City Opry Co. looks forward to this last performance, even though saying goodbye to all its fans will be most difficult. Attending the play is free; just bring your good looks, your sense of humor, and your lawn chair to enjoy an evening under the stars.

Thanks for the memories, and thanks for your loyal support all these years!