Always...Patsy Cline
starring Madeline golden & Jessica Horton
Written by Ted Swindley. Directed by Pattye Archer. Based on a true story.
Madeline Golden
"Louise Seger"
Madeline has ALWAYS been CRAZY about this show and is thrilled to return to the role of Louise in Always, Patsy Cline. She first saw the production in Jackson nearly 40 years ago and immediately hoped she might one day have the opportunity to be part of this beautiful story of friendship, music, and laughter.
“What a wonderful blessing the role of Louise has been. She is a larger-than-life character, but one with real heart.”
An award-winning actress, Madeline has received multiple Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress honors at the state and regional levels. She has also been part of two productions selected to advance to the American Association of Community Theatre’s national festival.
Louise is one of Madeline’s favorite roles—which is truly saying something. She has made the stage her home away from home, appearing in more than 90 productions with Starkville Community Theatre and Golden Triangle Theatre. Some of her other favorite roles include Vera in Smoke on the Mountain and Sanders Family Christmas, Sonia in the award-winning Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Vernadette in The Dixie Swim Club, Violet in 9 to 5, and Lucrese in the world premiere of Paper Thin.
Madeline believes theatre makes the world a better place and understands the extraordinary power music can have in our lives. She is grateful to the Silver Eagle Band for being so wonderful, to Pattye for the opportunity to bring Louise to life once again, and to Jessica for sharing her remarkable voice, spirit, and joy.
“Come on in, sit right down, and make yourself at home!”
Jessica Horton
"Patsy cline"
Jessica first saw Always, Patsy Cline, starring the incomparable Mandy Barnett, with her grandfather at the Ryman Auditorium when she was 11 years old. For the singer-songwriter, who was raised on classic country and gospel music, the experience was life-changing and helped shape the performer she would become.
A compelling vocalist and songwriter, Jessica seamlessly blends vintage soul with classic country, gospel, and touches of rock. Her musical roots were formed by the timeless songs of artists including Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, and Hank Williams.
Jessica began releasing music in 2019, with many of her singles gaining recognition on Southern Gospel and Christian Country charts. In 2025, she joined a three-day tour opening for country artists Ronnie McDowell, Jeff Bates, Tony Jackson, and members of the Coral Reefer Band. The tour concluded at the historic Ellis Theatre, home of Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music. Most recently, she just returned from a 7 week residency at Dollywood and has been nominated for three Josie Music Awards that will be announced in September at the Grand Ole Opry.
Her 2024 debut appearance alongside Madeline in Always, Patsy Cline reignited her love of acting and made returning to the role especially meaningful.
“This is such a wonderful full-circle moment for me. I could not ask for better partners in this experience than Madeline and Pattye.”
Jessica hopes you enjoy the show. As Patsy once said, “The one thing I wanted to do more than anything else was sing country music.”
Pattye archer
director
Pattye Archer is a director, scenic designer, and volunteer with the award-winning Starkville Community Theatre (SCT) in Starkville, Mississippi, and Golden Triangle Theatre (GTT) in Columbus, Mississippi. With more than 25 years of directing experience, she has directed nearly 40 productions. She has also served as an assistant director more than a dozen times, as well as a stage manager, set dresser, and in numerous other production roles.
Pattye has directed four competition productions at the Mississippi Theatre Association’s annual festival, with all four winning Best Production and advancing to the Southeastern Theatre Conference. These include SETC winners Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike in 2017 and Paper Thin in 2018, as well as 2007 SETC runner-up Smoke on the Mountain. Because the national AACTFest is held every other year, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike advanced to the national festival, while Paper Thin was not eligible to advance beyond SETC.
A native of Florence, Alabama, Pattye recently retired from Mississippi State University, where she served as Marketing and Communication Director for the University Libraries. She remains active in her community and has served on numerous boards, including those of United Way, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the American Heart Association. She is a past president and current board member of Starkville Community Theatre, a current board member of Golden Triangle Theatre, and a current board member of the American Association of Community Theatre.
Pattye first directed Madeline and Jessica in Always… Patsy Cline for GTT in 2024, and the opportunity to revisit the show continues to bring her great joy.
“Theatre has been a huge part of my life, and I truly believe in its ability to help us see the world as it could be. What an honor it is to share this wonderful story of friendship with so many people.”
