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Part of “The Great American Trailer Park Musical’s” initial success off-Broadway can likely be attributed to New Yorkers’ enjoyment in poking fun at stereotypical Southern, white trash-esque living.

More of that success, however, can be attributed to the fact that the musical is well-written, witty and hilarious.

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” which began its run at the Cameo Theatre on Nov. 8, displayed as much during a stellar show at the Cameo on Friday night.

The musical, comprised of seven actors, tells the story of the residents of Armadillo Acres, a “manufactured home community” (aka a trailer park) in Stark, Fla. Among the quirky residents are Betty (Jane Haas), Lin (Lindsey Williams) and Pickles (Becky King), who serve as the musical’s unofficial narrators.

The story of “Trailer Park” centers on the marital strife between Norbert (F. Michael Zaller) and Jeannie (Renee Switzer), who lost the magic in their marriage at some point over the last 20 years. Of course, it doesn’t help that Jeannie – for a variety of reasons – refuses to leave the couple’s trailer.

This frustration inevitably leads Norbert into the arms of another woman, a stripper named Pippi (Leigh Anne Stewart) on the run from her crazed ex-boyfriend Duke (Joshua Houston Green).

The story reeks of an episode of the “Jerry Springer Show,” and the adult content isn’t far off. The highlight of the somewhat risqué musical (not recommended for anyone under the age of 16) comes from Lin, who refers to a rendezvous as “French for f**king.”

That is but one of many laugh-out-loud moments in the hysterical “Great American Trailer Park Musical,” which runs at the Cameo Thursdays-Sundays. through Dec. 31.

CLINT HALE | 210SA