Young Hearts Theatre

Young Hearts Theatre 2025 Spring Production

"Of Trains N' Things" (A Visit To The Past)
Created, Directed, & Choreographed By: Willa L Fougnie
Accompaniment By: Shirley Hawkes

AUDITIONS: MARCH 4, 2025 @ 1:00PM

HIKES POINT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

2601 HIKES LN, LOUISVILLE KY 40218

Louisville, KY (June 5-8 2025) 
Young Hearts Theatre invites you to attend the

2025 Spring Production, "Of Trains N’ Things"

(A Visit To The Past), created, directed, and

choreographed by Willa L Fougnie. Performances

are Thursday through Sunday, June 5-8 2025, at 

2:00 pm, no tickets required / donations accepted.

Young Hearts Theatre production is performed at 

Ursuline Arts Center, 3113 Lexington Road, 

Louisville KY 40206. The theater entrance provides

convenient handicapped access, wheelchair seating

and drop-off for those requiring assistance.

“Of Trains N’ Things,” a musical comedy, takes place 

during the depression, about 1936, when the main mode

of transportation from city to city was trains. The show 

opens in a Hobo Camp with many of the Hobos warming

themselves before their campfire.  While down and out,

they demonstrate hope that has not been banished.

As Morning begins, the scene takes us from the Hobos

who rode the rails, to the average passengers in a busy

train station and what befalls them. We hear music with

railroad journey themes and the renowned Rockerettes

make their appearance. We also meet such characters

as Murgatroid Fishfoot, Sylvester Burkwrinkle, Hortense

Headtogether, The Cake Lady, and Georgia Girl.

The Second Act is a victorious political victory party in a

posh hotel because Senator Phil A Buster has won his

election after a grueling train-riding, caboose-speaking

campaign. Here you see the extreme elite of society at

their funniest. The ritzy well-to-do are enjoying life and

you will hear no sad songs here! Life is great, and wouldn’t

you know it, the Rockerettes join in the celebration! We 

meet such characters as Miss Hoi Polloi, Notta Cloo, 

Carrie A Tune, Mrs. I Noah Tall  and Mrs. Loan Lee.

Shirley Hawkes is our very accomplished pianist,

our rhythmic drummer, Charlie Wetzelberger, 

and our talented guitarist, Bob Cogen. 

Our Producer is Richard Ray and the Young Hearts 

participants in the Cast are all over 60 years of age. 

Our troupe, started 46 years ago by former International

Adagio Dancer and WHAS Performer, Eloise Terry, 

has been entertaining for free those 46 years. Don’t miss

this zany, fun-filled entertaining musical comedy. We 

hope you will keep these performances in mind when 

planning your upcoming activities.

Young Hearts Theatre is a non-profit Kentucky 

Corporation, and IRS designated 501(c)(3) charitable 

organization.  Young Hearts productions are ticketless; 

however, to help defray the production costs, 

tax-deductible donations are heartily encouraged 

and greatly appreciated – we cannot do it without you.

Contacts (For additional information):
Sandy Hendricks, President
(502) 396-1778
Hendricks1208@twc.com

Willa L Fougnie, Director
(502) 245-1498
willa-emilfougnie@att.net

Website: http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Young_Hearts_Theatre
Facebook: Young Hearts Theatre
Email: YoungHeartsTheatre@twc.com
Info / voice mail: (502) 396-1778