Popcorn Players conclude “Anybody Out There?”

ZACH FREEMAN

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AZLE — Azle’s Popcorn Players Theater finished it first show of 2025, with the final performance of “Anybody Out There?” occurring Sunday, Feb. 2. The farcical comedy was written and published by acclaimed dramatist John Patrick Goggin in 1972. It was co-directed by Rozanne Gann and Emily Ball. Through a series of misfortunes and misunderstandings, Oliver Pankey, portrayed by Jacob Heath, transformed from a mild-mannered mouse of a man into a local hero and bravest man in the world.

Heath shines in the role along with fantastic and outrageously funny performances by Lisha Nurmela, Rebecca Crabtree and others.

CAST:

• Oliver Pankey — Jacob Heath

• Sophia Goggan — Lisha Nurmela

• Millie Milhaus — Rebecca Crabtree

• Thief — Joshua Holden Jr.

• Herbie Henderson — Steve Sandfort

• Officer — Scott Nurmela

• Anita Wrenn — Carol Braden

• Doctor Dickey — Boyd Mooney

• Bill McSwain — Jerry Hall

• Stranger — James Kelly The Azle Arts Association’s next show, “Cocktails with Mimi,” will be directed by Scott Nurmela and will premier March 21. Popcorn Players Theater is located at 1012 Southeast Parkway in Azle, and tickets will be available in-person, online at www.azlearts.org, or by phone at 817-238-PLAY.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $10 for the Sunday matinee.