The Singles 2nd Ward

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name = The Singles 2nd Ward


director = Kurt Hale
producer =
writer = Kurt Hale and John E. Moyer
starring = Will Swenson, Connie Young, Erin Chambers, Daryn Tufts, Kirby Heyborne, Michael Birkeland, Zak Aldridge, Lincoln Hoppe, Tarance Edwards, Wally Joyner
cinematography =
editing =
distributor = Halestorm Entertainment
released = 2007
runtime =
country = USA
language = English
music = Cody Hale
budget =
preceded_by = "The Singles Ward"
followed_by =
website =
amg_id =
imdb_id = 1109520
awards =
tagline = The war(d) continues.

"The Singles 2nd Ward" is a comedy film, directed by Kurt Hale. Like "The Singles Ward", and other films which followed it, "The Singles 2nd Ward"'s target audience is members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and citizens of Utah. As such, references to and parodies of the Mormon and Utah subcultures pervade the film and are unlikely to be understood by non-Mormons. However, the film provides an interesting and comical view into the sometimes strange world of the Mormon culture. "The Singles Ward" is one of the new line of LDS comedy films by Kurt Hale.

Plot

Dallen (Kirby Heyborne) has finally met the girl of his dreams. Christine (Erin Chambers) is everything Dallen has ever wanted: sweet, simple, and devoted to the gospel. Too bad his future in-laws are anything but! The original cast is back in this sequel, five years in the making. [imdb title|id=1109520]

Dallen, now a college professor of Mormon mythology, has almost given up on finding an eternal companion in his current singles ward, as scores of his friends around him get married or already have several children. His hopes are renewed when Christine moves into the ward, and they fall in love; love at first sight in Dallen's case. Christine's parents are very wealthy non-members who have each been married a few times. Trouble arises when they tell Christine's parents about their marriage plans because Christine's parents can't understand why they're not permitted to attend their daughter's wedding in the LDS Temple. Dallen actually withdraws his proposal to Christine in order to avoid causing a rift in her family. Later on, however, Dallen visits Christine's father and explains to him the importance of temple marriage, and he gives Dallen his blessing. Christine and Dallen's wedding goes as planned.

During the film, Jonathan (Will Swenson) is making a film based on their experience in the Singles Ward. When Jonathan's friends visit the set, they each see the actor playing them. Dallen is played by, "Some guy who's been in every LDS movie ever made," who looks exactly like Dallen (also played by Kirby Heyborne). While discussing making a movie about Dallen's experience in getting married, Jonathan says that franchises must be made in trilogies, but with everyone married the next one would have to be "The Family Ward". Dallen even mentioned this dream that he had where he was a return missionary and the problems he and Jonathan encountered.

Production

"The Singles Second Ward" began production on July 9th, 2007. The shoot was scheduled to run 18 days, ending on July 28th. Locations included the Glenwood Apartments in Provo, the Mount Timpanogos Temple in American Fork, Phat Catz in Provo, and Mountain View High School in Orem.

Cast

*Erin Chambers - Christine
*Connie Young - Cammie
*Will Swenson - Jonathan
*Kirby Heyborne - Dallen Martin
*Michael Birkeland - Hyrum
*Daryn Tufts - Eldon
*Brad Johnson - Willard
*Jimmy Chunga - Phat Cop
*Robert Lee Swenson - Zak
*Lincoln Hoppe -DeVerl
*Wally Joyner - Brother Angel
*Jeff Olson - Jack
*Art Allen - Moroni
*Michelle Gould - Patty
*Kathryn Little - Dorothy

ee also

* "The R.M." — 2003
* "The Home Teachers" — 2004
* "Sons of Provo" — 2004
* "Church Ball" — 2005
* "Mobsters and Mormons" — 2005

References

External links

*imdb title|id=1109520|title=The Singles 2nd Ward
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZieRDwOzhA A behind the scenes look at "The Singles 2nd Ward"] from YouTube
* [http://newsnet.byu.edu/story.cfm/64828 Single Second Ward on BYU NewsNet]
* [http://www.halestormentertainment.com Halestorm Entertainment official site]