All Shook Up at The Gem Theatre

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, All Shook Up follows a small Midwestern town that is thrown into a frenzy with the arrival of Chad, a good looking, motorcycle-riding, roustabout, who rides from town to town with a guitar on his back, blue suede shoes on his feet, and a song in his heart. Repressed by their conservative mayor, the town begins to come alive once more under Chad’s influence. Lovers meet, woo, pursue, and more, all in one zany night that will change the town forever. All Shook Up is a rocking, heartwarming tale about following dreams, opening to love, and the power of music. The book is by Joe DiPietro. The music and lyrics are by Elvis Presley.

All Shook Up is directed by Damien Lorton. The cast includes Giovanna Martinez as Natalie Haller, Hayden Magnum as Chad, Matthew Rangel as Dennis, Mary Desmond as Miss Sandra, Nickie Gentry as Mayor Matilda Hyde, Timothy Klega as Sheriff Earl, Aaron Gibbs as Dean Hyde, Emily Guerrero as Sylvia, Wyatt Buckle as Jim Haller, and Cassidy Love as Lorraine. The performances are back by a musical ensemble on-stage.