lassoes

Since Janey Hirsh and American Dream Theatre started performing original musical comedies in West Sonoma County 10 years ago, they’ve spoofed everything from private eyes to the bubonic plague.

But probably the most popular of their zany productions has been their Western, “Lassos, Likker and Lead.”

A new production of this tale of sportin’ gals and ornery galoots opens Aug. 7 at the Graton Community Club, 8996 Graton Road, and runs at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon Sundays, through Aug. 23. ($15; age 65 and older, $12. 538-7543.)

The show stars Steve Hastings as Jeremiah and Alexandra Lopes as Lily (above.) The cast also includes Barbara Jeppesen as Sureshot Sue, Reggie Padua as Lotus Blossom, Dana Hunt as Scuzzy Weasel and Darren Digges as The Kentucky Kid.

As with the company’s other shows, there’s a blend of history, melodrama, humor and music, all down in an all-out, down-home style.

In this story, Sheriff Jeremiah Righteous sets out to discover who’s been ambushing Chinese railroad workers but finds it hard to round up a posse to follow the trail into Derelict Pass.

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