RUSSELL – Russell Community Theater will present “The Senator Wore Pantyhose” as its annual dinner theater showing June 21 to 25. The slice-of-political-life comedy, written by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, is directed by RCT volunteer Erik Eaton.

The cast of 10 includes veteran RCT actors Mitch Hunsley, Jay Keeler, Debora Kreutzer and John Kreutzer. Returning to the RCT stage are Shannon Ballenger, Joann Buchanan, Adam Cline, Kaylee Donner and Demetrius T. Johnson Jr.. Trey Varner is making his RCT debut.

The Sluckup Inn is overflowing with political and religious scandals as Senator Sandalson arrives to judge the chili cook-off. According to his campaign manager, the Senator’s bid for the White House needs a bit of “excitement”. However, the publicity gimmick he dreams up goes seriously awry. Also stepping in and out of the action are a less-than-pure evangelist, an escaped felon, a television reporter and a gangster. Characters swap beds, identities and jabs in this hilarious comedy.

Performances run Tuesday through Saturday, June 21 to 25 at the Russell Elks Lodge (South Highway 281). Dinner is served from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and show time is 8 pm. Reservations are required for all seats. For reservations, visit Encore Antiques & Collectables (590 S. Fossil, Russell) or call 785-483-4057. “The Senator Wore Pantyhose” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.

Russell Community Theater is a nonprofit theater company in Russell, Kansas. The sole purpose of RCT is to produce theater for the community and the surrounding area. Completely volunteer-driven, RCT is supported financially solely through ticket admissions and gifts from those supportive of community theater. Since its inception in 1986, RCT has presented 86 full-scale theatrical productions.