(CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Camden Theatre Company presents Chicken & Biscuits by Douglas Lyons across three weekends from May 8-24, 2026. This is a story that explores love, family, and the families we choose, reminding us all of the resilience and unity at the heart of our community.
This acclaimed play poses a poignant question: Can sisters Baneatta and Beverly lay their father to rest without tearing each other apart? As the family gathers at St. Luke’s Church to honor their patriarch, Bernard Jenkins, old tensions and unexpected revelations spark laughter and tears alike.
In a stirring celebration of Black joy, resilience, and the power of love, family secrets are unearthed, compelling everyone to confront truths that can either heal or divide. Chicken & Biscuits boldly reminds us that LOVE is LOVE, and that hope and connection can be found even in our darkest moments. With warmth and wit, the play pays tribute to all the families we choose and cherish.
Join them as they proudly celebrate Juneteenth and Gay Pride Month with the highly anticipated opening of a powerful new production. In a world marked by uncertainty and daily challenges, laughter is not just welcome—it is vital. South Camden Theatre Company is unwavering in their mission to unite the community through the transformative power of humor, hope, and connection—especially when it is needed most.
Performances take place Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The theater is located at 400 Jasper Street (Michael Doyle Lane) in Camden, New Jersey.
Free parking is available in the theatre lot, just around the corner on Broadway and along nearby streets. The theatre is also accessible via NJ Transit bus routes on South Broadway from the Walter Rand Transportation station. The bus route times vary, but all drop off guests less than a block from the theatre at the corner of Broadway, Ferry and Jasper Streets.
The cast includes Danielle Shaw (Baneatta Mabry), Janan Ashton (Beverly Jenkins), Christiana Thompson (La’Trice Franklin), Shanice Brooks (Brianna Jenkins), Scott Berkowitz (Logan Leibowitz), David Bazemore (Kenny Mabry), TC Storm Caldwell (Reginald Mabry), and Lynn Shirley (Simone Mabry).
Director Damien J. Wallace says, “Their professionalism and dedication to their craft have been nothing short of inspiring. I am deeply grateful for their trust and commitment, and I cannot wait for audiences to experience the magic they bring to this extraordinary story of love.” Damien adds, “When actors fully inhabit the truth of their roles, genuine theatrical magic unfolds.”
South Camden Theatre Company is a professional theatre company offering high-quality theatrical productions in its intimate 94-seat theatre. Their venue is wheelchair accessible to ensure everyone can enjoy the show. They are a member of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, the only state-wide theatre organization in the country.
