January Issue, Entertaining Huntsville Magazine, 2009 Year in Review, unconfirmed information may appear on this page along with incomplete information regarding all productions due to the difficulty in gathering it or time constraints for each organization or school due to limited writers, volunteers and schedules at the time information was requested. 12/17/09 No performing arts group was intentionally left out of this research, some did not respond to our method of contact. Updates may appear at a later date. We have endeavored to bring to you credible and reliable information.
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| Merrimack Hall | Princess Theatre | Whole Backstage Theatre |
| Fantasy Playhouse | UAH Theatre | S Tennessee Arts Repertory |
| Calhoun Community College | Grissom High School | Columbia High School |
| University of North Alabama | Huntsville High School | |
| Butler High School | Randolph School | Madison Children’s Theatre |
| Renaissance Theatre | Ballet Huntsville | Ars Nova |
2009 Year in Review - Final - Scroll Down or click on above link.
Correlated by Mamie Danley Morgan
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Local Performing Arts |
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Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre |
(256) 881-5930 |
http://www.alabamayouthballetcompany.org/Alabama_Youth_Ballet.html |
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Ars Nova |
(256) 883-1105 |
http://www.arsnovahsv.com/ |
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Ballet Huntsville |
(256) 652-3828 |
http://www.academyofclassicarts.com/Ballet_huntsville.html |
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Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre |
(256) 539-6829 |
http://www.letthemagicbegin.org/ |
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Huntsville Ballet Company |
(256) 539-0961 |
http://www.huntsvilleballetcompany.org/ |
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Independent Musical Productions (IMP) |
(205) 337-9071 |
www.imphuntsville.com |
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Madison Children’s Theatre |
(256) 464-3331 |
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Renaissance Theatre |
(256) 536-3117 |
http://www.renaissancetheatre.net/ |
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Southern Tennessee Area Arts Repertory (STARR) |
(931) 363-8804 |
http://www.staar-arts.org/ |
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Theatre Huntsville |
(256) 536-0807 |
http://www.theatrehsv.org/ |
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The Whole Backstage Theatre |
(256) 582-7469 |
http://www.wholebackstage.com/ |
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High Schools |
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Bob Jones High |
(256) 772-2547; |
http://bjhs.madisoncity.k12.al.us/default.asp |
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Butler High |
(256) 428-7953 |
http://www.butlertheatre.org/ |
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Columbia High |
(256) 428-7576 |
http://www.hsv.k12.al.us/schools/high/chs/html/Faculty_WEB/jstephens/?1260821902235 |
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Grissom High |
(256) 428-8000 |
http://www.grissomtheatre.org/ |
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Hazel Green High |
(256) 828-0764 |
https://www.madison.k12.al.us/Schools/hghs/default.aspx |
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Huntsville High |
(256) 883-4589 |
http://www.hhspanthertheater.com/ |
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Lee High |
(256) 428-8150 ext. 179 |
(http://www.leemagnet.org/ |
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Randolph School |
(256) 799-6100 |
http://www.randolphschool.net/default.aspx |
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Sparkman High |
(256) 837-0331 |
https://www.madison.k12.al.us/Schools/shs/default.aspx |
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Colleges & Universities |
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Calhoun Community College |
(256) 306-2500 |
http://www.calhoun.edu/Theatre/index.html |
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Northeast Alabama Community College |
(256) 638-4418, ext. 218 |
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University of Alabama – Huntsville (UAH) |
(256) 824-6909 |
http://theatre.uah.edu/ |
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University of North Alabama (UNA) |
(256)765-4516 |
http://www.una.edu/theatre/ |
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Outside/Traveling Performing Arts |
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Broadway Theatre League |
(256) 518-6155 |
http://www.broadwaytheatreleague.org/ |
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Merrimack Hall |
(256) 534-6455 (534-MILL) |
http://www.merrimackhall.com/ |
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Princess Theatre |
(256) 350-1745 |
http://www.princesstheatre.org/ |
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2009 Year in Review (part 1 & 2)
Correlated by Mamie Danley Morgan, web master Bob Baker
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January - Second Annual Evening of Dance: This unique event showcased many of North Alabama’s premiere dance organizations. Participation in the Evening of Dance is by invitation only, and this year we proudly presented work from the following area dance organizations: Alabama Youth Ballet, North Alabama Dance Center, The Dance Company, Heidi’s School of Dance, My Girls Dance Studio, Southern Sass Studio of Dance, Lee High School Dance Department , Dance Theater of Huntsville, Ann’s Studio of Dance, Steps of Faith, Community Ballet, Susan’s Studio of Dance, NEEMA, Academy of Classic Art.
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January - Complexions Contemporary Ballet: Tony-nominated Desmond Richardson, one of today’s greatest contemporary dancers, and Dwight Rhoden, one of dance’s most sought after choreographers (both of Alvin Ailey fame) combined to form Complexions, recipient of the coveted New York Times “Critics Choice” Award in 1995. From “pointe” to “pop,” they explored the full range of human emotions with cutting-edge choreography, original music, and music we know and love.
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January - Hormonal Imbalance: The Four Bitchin’ Babes: This tour captured the essence of four female songwriters - The Four Bitchin’ Babes. Longstanding members Sally Fingerett and Debi Smith took the steam from their hot flashes and cooked up a whole new concept for this “Fabulous Female Folkestra.” With their new gal pals, Comedian Deirdre Flint (from Philadelphia) and studio vocalist Nancy Moran (from Nashville) by their sides, The Four Bitchin’ Babes were hotter than ever.
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February - The Souls of Our Feet: Performed by Austin-based Tapestry Dance Company, The Souls of Our Feet celebrates American tap dance by restaging the best of rhythm tap masterpieces from Fred Astaire & Eleanor Powell to The Nicholas Brothers. Complemented by authentic film clips such as Singin’ in the Rain and The Littlest Rebel, the show featured the live swingin’ music of The Eddy Hobizal Jazz Trio. Additionally, tap legend Arthur Duncan appeared for this special evening of dance! Duncan is best known for his recurring performances on "The Lawrence Welk Show" from 1964 to 1982. This one-of-a-kind performance was a celebration of rhythm at its best!
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March - An Evening with Manuel Barrueco: Internationally known as one of the most influential classical guitarists of all time, Manuel Barrueco appeared for a one-night, intimate solo performance at Merrimack Hall. Grammy-nominated Barrueco began his guitar career at age eight in his native country of Cuba, and now serves as a faculty member at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, Maryland.
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March - Mother Load: This hysterical Off-Broadway hit mixed motherhood, comedy and true confession! Based on creator Amy Wilson’s own experience as the mother of three children under five, this one-woman show has audiences from coast to coast laughing about everything from prenatal yoga to preschool applications. From organic baby food to self-important childbirth instructors to the perils of nursing, MOTHER LOAD was a laugh-out-loud exposé of the fruitless and ever-challenging quest to be the "perfect" mom. Audiences loved MOTHER LOAD whether they are a mother– or just have one!
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June - Dance Your Dreams! Spring Recital: Join us in celebrating the achievements of our Dance Your Dreams! class, a special-needs dance class that is part of Merrimack Hall’s community outreach. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the program. Plus: Performances by other area groups including Alabama Youth Ballet, Heidi Knight School of Dance, Susan’s Studio of Dance and more! Special lecture/demonstration by Chris Tyler and local dancers.
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August - Scot Bruce as Elvis: Back by popular demand! Scot Bruce has been called by CNN “the closest they can get to Elvis in the flesh, busting out ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll!’” Based in Los Angeles, Scot has performed as Elvis around the world, and returns to Huntsville for two nights in August.
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August - The Claire Lynch Band: By any measure, the Claire Lynch Band is high on the bluegrass world’s A-List, with musicians whose accolades include International Bluegrass Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year, and two Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album. Dolly Parton calls Clair Lynch, “One of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.”
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October - Upon Their Shoulders: The Merrimack Story:
Opening the 2009-10 Merrimack Hall season was our first original
production, “Upon Their Shoulders: The Merrimack Story,” written and
researched by local playwright Ron Harris. Starring Lee Meriwether and
Marshall Borden, the play illustrates the rich history of Huntsville
through the lives of real people who labored in the city’s textile
mills. Dramatizing real events that occurred at Merrimack Mills and the
surrounding mill village where Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center is
located today, the play traces the development of Child Labor Laws,
mandatory school laws, and the socioeconomic impact on our city today.
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October - Author Series: Jerry Stahl: An evening with Jerry Stahl, and afternoon workshop and screening of the film “Permanent Midnight” based off his critically acclaimed memoir of the same title.
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October - Night of the Living Dead: Classic zombie cult film, screened on Halloween night.
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November - The Searchers: Classic Western starring John Wayne.
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November - Good Bye, Lenin!: Screening of the film followed by Q&A with Christoph Silber, one of Germany’s leading screenwriters, who worked on Good Bye, Lenin!
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November - Comedian Henry Cho: Comedy-Central featured comedian performing a night of stand-up comedy.
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November - Letters Home: In this multimedia production, Letters Home brings to life the current war in the Middle East with actual letters written by soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Photographs and video footage taken directly from soldiers’ blogs reveal the humanity within the war as seen through the eyes of those fighting it. Without politicizing, the play presents a powerful and moving portrait of the soldier experience.
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December - It’s a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre: The classic holiday tale brought to life on-stage in the style of a live radio broadcast. Featuring pre-show performances by Merrimack Hall’s Dance Your Dreams! dance classes for children with special needs.
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January – Punch Brothers Featuring Chris Thile (Professional Series) From the famed Grammy Award-winning bluegrass group Nickel Creek, mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile’s latest musical venture, Punch Brothers, has been described as bluegrass instrumentation and spontaneity within the limits of modern classical music. 
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February – The Hitmen of Music Row (Professional Series) The Hitmen of Music Row are comprised of songwriters Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins, Jeffrey Steele, and Craig Wiseman. Individually and collaboratively these songwriters have composed 41 number one hits for artists such Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Rascall Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, George Strait, Vince Gill, The Oak Ridge Boys, Tracy Lawrence, Phil Vassar, Lonestar, Montgomery Gentry, Van Zant and many more. The GAC (Great American Country) cable station filmed The Hitmen of Music Row for their first reality show. Through out the series the Hitmen perform new songs, as well as the chart topping songs written for Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and others
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March - J.D. Crowe & The New South (Professional Series) One of the most influential bluegrass groups of the past 30 years, J.D. Crowe & The New South won the 2007 IBMA Album of the Year. 
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April – Big Band Bash XVI (Special Event) The annual benefit concert celebrates the talents of Alabama musicians playing the classic big band tunes of the 30s, 40s and 50s.
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April – Zoppe, An Italian Family Circus (Special Event) A traditional one-ring European Circus, Zoppe honors the best history of the Old World Italian tradition and features Nino the Clown and a troupe of acrobats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowns and lots of audience participation. 
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October - To Kill A Mockingbird: The Story of To Kill A Mockingbird is simple, yet it speaks deeply and eloquently of human nature and of human values. The play is set in the 1930’s in a sleepy Southern Town where Atticus Finch, an attorney and widowed father of two young children, stands against his fellow townspeople by defending a young black man falsely accused of raping a white women. Prejudice, racism, and human values are not issues of a particular time: they are issues all the time. To Kill A Mockingbird places issues in a context that transcends the story’s individuals and their actions. Through this live performance, audiences come as close as possible to taking that walk.
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November – Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder 2009 marks Ricky Skaggs 38th year as a professional musician and this fourteen-time Grammy Award winner continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. Known affectionately today as bluegrass music's official ambassador, Ricky has brought the genre to greater levels of popularity in the past few years than the father of bluegrass music, the legendary Bill Monroe, could ever have imagined. With eight consecutive Grammy-nominated classics behind him, all from his own Skaggs Family Records label. Bluegrass music is undoubtedly in good hands, with the masterful Skaggs at the helm.
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May - Skin of our Teeth: Written by Thornton Wilder The play tells the story of the human race, believe it or not, by placing one representative family in various times through the ages. The family is composed of Mr. & Mrs. Antrobus, their boy and girl, Henry (Cain) and Gladys, and their maid, Sabina. The first act occurs as the last ice age is happening, with a mammoth and a dinosaur, Homer, the 3 Muses, and others, coming on stage in retreat from the ice. The second act takes place on the Atlantic City boardwalk (a backdrop) just before the flood. The third act takes place “after the last war.”
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Director: Dot Moore
Cast of Characters Mr. Antrobus: Chris Harper Mrs. Antrobus: Mandy Broadhurst Sabina: Kayla Harper Henry: Jon Brown Gladys: Melissa Trebus Fortune Teller: Chellee Bailey Mr. Fitzpatrick: Ben Whitehead Announcer: John Hopkins Mammoth: Erik Cederholm Dinosaur: Leilani Hayes Telegraph Boy: Garrett Gamble Fred Bailey: Ed Shirley Mr. Tremayne: Steve Buffington Ivy: April Burns
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Hester: Lori Boatfield Doctor: Noah Logan Professor: Dwight Holland Judge: Ed Shirley Homer: Steve Buffington Miss E. Muse: Lori Boatfield Miss T. Muse: Katie Tidwell Miss M. Muse: Hannah Leach Muse Sisters: Mariah Leach, April Burns, Chellee Bailey, Leilani Hayes Ushers: Erik Cederholm, Jackson Moss Assistant Stage Manager: Garrett Gamble Broadcast Official: John Hopkins Assistant Broadcast Official: Garrett Gamble Defeated Candidate: Dwight Holland Refugee: Jared Wright, Noah Logan Conveeners: Dwight Holland, Garrett Gamble, Steve Buffington, Jackson Moss, Ed Shirley, Jared Wright, Erik Cederholm, Lori Boatfield, Katie Tidwell, April Burns, Hannah Leach, Mariah Leach, Noah Logan |
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Summer 2009 - Annie Warbucks: Written by Thomas Meehan, Composer Charles Strouse & Lyricist Martin Charnin The world's favorite orphan returns in the long-awaited sequel to the international smash hit "Annie." All the ingredients that made "Annie" so successful are here once again, with an old-fashioned romance thrown in for good measure! The action picks up right where "Annie" leaves off, when Child Welfare Commissioner Harriet Doyle arrives on the scene to inform Daddy Warbucks he must marry in sixty days so the newly adopted Annie can have a proper mother. In the end, Daddy Warbucks' whirlwind search for a fitting bride uncovers not only a plot by Doyle and her daughter to strip him of his fortune, but also his true feelings for Grace Farrell.
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Directors: Chris Carter & Diane DuBoise,
Annie: Laura Kate Smith Warbucks: Ken Patterson Grace Farrell: Kelleybrooke Brown Commissioner Doyle: Teresa Hunter Mrs. Sheila Kelly: Sharon Glenn Drake: Andy Hunter F.D.R.: Jim Peterson Simon Whitehead: John Barrow Ella Patterson: Amanda Hollingsworth Alvin Patterson: Alan Segers CG Patterson: Sarah Quinn Richey Miss Clark: Veronica Taylor Dr. Margaret Whittleby: Lori Boatfield Price: Nicholas Hayes Waterhouse: Ralph Carter Harry (Doyle’s Clerk): Taylor Williams Cop: Michael Hollingsworth ORPHANS: Peaches: Megan Mitchell Molly: Elizabeth Smith Tessie: Cadley Jackson Pepper: Madeline Arnold Duffy: Holly Scott Kate: Lexi Scarbrough
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July: Caroline Norton OTHER ORPHANS: Anna Clay Adams, Abby Glenn, Sonni Hood, Macy Kirby, Isabella Lambert, Macy Patterson, Livie Thomas WARBUCKS’ STAFF: Mrs. Pugh: Alecia Taylor Mrs. Greer: April Burns Fletcher: Taylor Lamm SERVANTS: Dan Lueker, Taylor Williams, Erik Cederholm, Austin Glenn, Jonathan Chisholm, Jared Wright, Matthew Strickland MAIDS: Melissa Lawler, Anna Hood, Hannah Leach, Katie Lindsay, Leresa Kimbrell, Lori Boatfield TENNESSEE: Trainman: Ralph Carter Mr. Stanley: Michael Hollingsworth WHITE HOUSE STAFF Gladys: Leresa Kimbrell Vandenberg: Dan Lueker Lillianthal: Taylor Lamm Speaking Aide: Leilani Hayes White House Aides: Melissa Lawler, April Burns, Lori Boatfield, Taylor Williams, Erik Cederholm, Austin Glenn, Jonathan Chisholm, Jared Wright, Matthew Strickland COMPANY: Children’s Company: Beth Buckelew, Abigail Cheek, Emma Ellis, Abigail Thornbury, Megan Warden The Boys: Luke Broadus, John-Miller Hunter, Xavier Kimbrell, Noah Lueker Young Adult Company: Mariah Leach, Mary-Elizabeth Oliver
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October - Arsenic and Old Lace: Written by Joseph Kesselring One of the zaniest collections of characters ever assembled in one play make audiences both shudder and roar with laughter in Arsenic and Old Lace. This play of hilarity and homicide tells the story of the wacky Brewster family members whose love for charity has taken an alarmingly murderous turn. Theater critic Mortimer Brewster is visiting his spinster aunts – the sweet, puttering Abby and Martha. When Mortimer finds a dead body in the window seat of their home he at first thinks the murderer is his brother Teddy, who most of his time under the impression that he is really Teddy Roosevelt and that the Panama Canal runs through the cellar of his home. Mortimer soon learns his aunts are serving up a lethal brew of arsenic, strychnine, cyanide, and elderberry wine to elderly male visitors, and are quite nonchalant about doing so.Mortimer’s brother, Jonathan, appears and struggles to retain his rightful title as America’s most prolific criminal. He is accompanied by Doctor Einstein, whose job it is to surgically change Jonathan's face every time he has completed one of his crimes. When all these people get together on a September afternoon, in a quiet house on a quiet street in Brooklyn, the repercussions almost unhinge Mortimer – the one sane member of the Brewster clan – and completely befuddle the Brooklyn police force.
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Director: Rich Resler
Abby Brewster: Jane Kohl Martha Brewster: Julie Oliver Mortimer Brewster: Mitch Resler Elaine Harper: Stephanie McWhorter Teddy Brewster: Andy Hunter Jonathan Brewster: Jon Brown
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Dr. Einstein: Bill Moss Officer O'Hara: Ben Whitehead Officer Brophy: Alan Segers Officer Klein: Jonathan Chisolm Lieutenant Rooney: Nicholas Hayes Rev. Dr. Harper: Don Clemons Mr. Gibbs: Jason Friend Dr. Witherspoon: Ed Shirley
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November/December - A Christmas Story: written by Philip Grecian Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Goldblatt's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out." All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more.
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Directors: Denise Resler & Mitch Resler
Ralph, The storyteller: Jon Brown The Old Man: Alan Seger Mother: Lisa O’Bradovich Ralphie: Grant Lackey Randy: Brady Edmondson Flick: Riley Edmondson Schwartz: Jack Mulllins
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Scut Farkus: William Masdon Helen: Caroline Norton Esther Jane: Lexi Scarbrough Miss Shields: Valerie Harbison Black Bart: Jared Wright Grover Dill: Jackson Simmons Desperado 1/Classmate: Luke Broadus Desperado 2/Classmate: Austin Hilbert Classmate: Laura Kate Smith Classmate: Abigail Cheek
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February/March – Monster in the Closet: Written by Angela D. Stewart Emily has a big problem. Not only is she sent to bed just as she reaches the highest level of her new video game, but there's a monster in her closet! It's not just her imagination. Her friend Stephanie saw it, too. Suffering the teasing of her brother and his friends, Emily and Stephanie recruit some of their own friends to help capture the monster. What they don't know is that Murray, the closet monster, doesn't mean any harm—he only wants to play Emily's new video game. He's too scared of kids to even think about trying to frighten them. Murray's boss, the Dream Queen, has heard about his goofing off on the job, and now Murray is on probation.
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Director: John Seigh Asst Director: Lorie Gill Hubscher Student Director: Eddanette Nieves Producer: Susie Shelton Tech Director & Set Design: Tom Prohaska Scenic Artist: Rene Seigh Costume Design: Jim Jones, Carol Morris, Judy McClay Props: Dawn Roden, Michael Roden-Brewer Lights: Rod Roberts, Cynthia Meyer Sound: Liz Graham Make-up Chairperson: Lindy Atkins Make-up Asst: Melissa Braswell, Lyndy Werpy, Kari Brake, Megan Huston, Caleb Grissett, Edanette Nieves Hair: Diana Perrin, Bennie Noel, & Sarah Perrin Stage Managers: Kevin O’Brien, Penny Ewing Asst Stage Manager: Lena Austin House Managers: Eddie & Sharon Grissett Box Office: Karen Alexander, Carol Morris Lobby Display: Rene Seigh, Sharon Griffin, Susie Shelton, Renee Gardiner, Holly Coe, Kathy Laney Photographer: Jeff White Program Cover/T-Shirt Design: John Seigh Security: Madisone Betts, Gene Uhl Cast Party: Mary Busby, Robin Hood, Madisone Betts Publicity: Stephanie Hyatt, John Miller, Margaret Bibb
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Emily: Peggy Payne Murray: Lucas Kiker Wanda: Sandy Federico Dream Queen: Stephanie Hyatt Toady: Kailey Looper Mom: Mamie Morgan Stephanie: Maria Longo Brain: Anna Katherine Laney Megan: Tori Shelton Tara: Shannon Uhl Kelly: Mollie Love Mary: Abigail Gardiner Tom: Caleb Grissett Chris: Patton Chandler Shelby: Collin Gaddes Nathan: Kevin Record Sandman: Duncan Watkins Dreamweaver Jamie/Cindee: Rachel Shockley/Hannah Shelton Dreamweaver Robin/Mindee: Erin Shockley/Kaelie Shelton Court Monsters: Kendall Betts, Willem Butler, Jacob Coe, Javier Nishikawa, Seth Shelton Monster Tech Crew: Sonia Anders, Eric Busby, Jonathan Ewing, Sonnie Hood, Sara Perrin
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February/March – Princess and the Pea: Written by Paul Lavrakas Princess Astrid finds she has been lured from her home by Gustav the Troll as a prospective bride for the bookish Prince Eric. Although this feisty princess has no interest in either marriage or princes, she spiritedly takes a series of tests to prove that she is "a real princess." Despite the plotting of the oily courtier, Osric, Astrid and Eric are drawn to each other out of respect for the other's stubborn individualism. However, before there may be a proper happy ending, Astrid must pass a final test.  
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Director: Gary Lee Knight Asst Director: Steven LaMar Student Director: Molly Lynn Producer: L. Enitza Gillespie Choreographer & Sound Compilation: Jessica Alexander Tech Director & Set Design: Tom Morris Scenic Artist: Laurie Popp Set Dressing: Lauris Popp, Alison Berger Props: Kaitlin O’Bradovich Costume Design: Carol Morris Stage Manager: Peter-John Sligting Lights: Cynthia Meyer Make-up: Wynn Oldham, Kailey Looper, Caroline Jenkins Hair: Lyndy Werpy, Bennie Noel, Kimberly Sumner House Managers: Eddie Grissett, Sharon Grissett Program: Karen Alexander, Janet Bentley, L. Enitza Gillespie Poster/Program Design: Jessica Alexander Lobby Display: Rene Seigh Photographer: Jeff White Box Office: Karen Alexander, L. Enitza Gillespie Security: Joshua Coe, Katy Werth
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King Olaf the Mild: Mike Anders Prince Eric: Caleb Grissett Osric the Courtier: Craig Reinhart Gustaf the Troll: Josh Olive Queen Ulrika: Lisa O’Bradovich Princess Astrid: Amanda Wallace Voice of the Book: Jon Noles The Frost Princess: Maryssa Hyde Frost Princess Attendants: Taylor Benson, Gianna Schuetz The Arabian Princess: Sonia Anders Arabian Princess Attendant: Caleb Werth The Oriental Princess: Elizabeth Ann Lee Oriental Princess Attendants: Leila Hoffpauir, Ashlyn Romiza The Stinky Princess: Steven LaMar Palace Guards: Jacob Coe, Corey Cooper, Duncan Morgan, Seth Watring
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February/March – Alice in Wonderland: Written by Anne Coulter Martens As the curtain rises, Alice slides into view at the end of her long fall down the rabbit-hole. It is a more delightful place for the audience than for Alice, who is trying desperately to get back home. She tries to get help from the Mad Hatter, the Rabbit, and from the very nice Cheshire Cat.
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Director: Sam Marsh Asst Director: Samantha Musto Student Director: Taylor King Producer: L. Enitza Gillespie Tech Director & Set Design: Karl A. King Props: Terri King, Tripp Karrh Costume Design: Carol Morris, Judy McClay Sound: Rick Lighthall Stage Manager: Penny Ewing Asst Stage Manager: Barbara Pusey Lights: Cynthia Meyer Make-up: Lindy Atkins, Jessica Alexander, Melissa Braswell, Hallie Grace Bradley, Kimberly Sumner, Tori Shelton, Sarah Perrin Hair: Bennie Noel, Lyndy Werpy, Sara Perrin House Manager: Lynn Wallace, Eddie & Sharon Grissett Program: Karen Alexander, Janet Bentley, L. Enitza Gillespie Poster/Program Design: Sam Marsh Lobby Display: Ronda Lewallen Shickles Photographer: Jeff White Box Office: Karen Alexander, L. Enitza Gillespie Security: Jodi Puglsey, Maggie Pugsley, Renee Gardiner
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Alice: Kailey Looper Cheshire Cat: Laura Price White Rabbit: Peter-John Sligting Caterpillar: Sam Marsh Frog Footman: Daniel Yearta Duchess: Cheri Evans Cook: Leslie Bofill Queen of Hearts: Condy Hrubecky King: Jake Barrow Knave: Jeremiah Joseph Myers Courtier: Erik Preece Ladies: Ronni Bell, Sandra Federico, Erin Johnson Mad Hatter: Jason Graham March Hare: David Perrin Dormouse: Jessica Alexander Tweedledum: Adam Thompson Tweedledee: Christopher K. Carter Humpty Dumpty: Bill Jenkins Mock Turtle: Kevin O’Brien Gryphon: Stan Evans Soldiers: Take Butler #3, Ben Ewing #9, Colin Pugsley #6 Executioner: Zachary Mayhall Gardeners: Eric Busby #5, Jonathan Ewing #2, Seth Watring #7 Flower Girls: Tori Sheltin (Pink), Hannah Shelton (Yellow), Kaelie Shelton (Rose), Erin Shockey (White), Rachel Shockey (Blue), Lauren Stephens (Violet) Heart Children: Abigail Gardiner #1, Theresa Gardiner #4, William Richerson #3, Seth Shelton #2) Cook’s Assistants: Abigail Gardiner, Theresa Gardiner Prop Persons: Sonia Anders #4, Ben Ewing #8
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December – Christmas Carol: Script Adaptation by Deborah Fleischman & Vivienne Atkins; Original Music by Jay Tumminello; Original Lyrics by Vivienne Atkins In the story, 4 ghosts visit the miserly businessman Ebneezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve. The apparition of Scrooge's business partner Marley, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas As Yet to come guide Scrooge along his loveless present and bleak future. The vision of his own headstone and the fact that no one will mourn his death force Scrooge to see the error of his "Bah! Humbug!" attitude toward both life and Christmas. The primary recipients of Scrooge's moral rebirth are his poor clerk Bob Cratchit and his family, especially the crippled boy Tiny Tim. Scrooge awakens from his illusions and delivers a turkey to the Cratchit household, gives Tim a raise and reconciles with his nephew. 
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Scrooge: Paul Buxton Bob Cratchit: Bill Hubscher Fred: Kevin O’Brien Molly: Julie Record Mrs O’Reilly: Shawn Bernarczyk Mr Danburg: R. Scott McCauley Mr Johnson: Paul Bakke Mr Boswell: Lee Leggett Marley’s Ghost: Eugene Banks Spirit of Christmas Past: Barbara Pusey Young Scrooge: John Bakke Fran: Laura Walker Mrs Fezziwig: Michelle Allen Mr Fezziwig: Stan Evans Charity Fezziwig: Sarah Hearn Felicity Fezziwig: Kristen Keeter Dick Wilkins: Zack Thomas Will: David Perrin Young Ebeneezer: Tripp Karrh Belle: Cherie Evans Spirit of Christmas Present: Jon Weber Peter Cratchit: Eric Busby Belinda Cratchit: Gianna Schuetz Mrs Cratchit: Carolyn Bakke Martha Cratchit: Tori Shelton Tiny Tim: Neil Schuetz Mrs Fred (Ann): Amanda Wallace Topper: Joel Kripe Mary: Kendra Kizer Spirit of Christmas Future: Greg Screws Ignorance: Neil Schuetz Want: Jessica Austin Mrs Partlet: Ramona Kreipe Mrs Dilber: Lyndy Werpy Old Joe: David Perrin Carolers: Dominick Desta, Brent Gaddes, Steve Kreipe, Joel Kreipe, Jonathan McDowell, Phil Schrimsher, Jessica Alexander, Michelle Allen, Cherie Evans, Joy Foust, Alma Huston, Amanda Wallace Bobby: Jacob Coe Urchins: Maddie Austin, Jackson Love, Andrew McCauley, Seth Shelton, Dylan Tyree Schoolboys: Jacob Coe, Jackson Love, Andrew McCauley, Seth Shelton, Dylan Tyree Christmas Present Attendants: Lauren Bakke, Kaelie Shelton, Hannah Shelton, Marissa Swanner, Lydia Wagner Fred’s Party Guest: Jessica Alexander, Sonia Anders, Mollie Love, David Perrin, Phil Schrimsher, Zack Thomas Toy Vendor: Collin Gaddes Woolens Vendor: Sonia Anders Little Rich Girl: Jessican Austin
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January – Greater Tuna: Written by Jason Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard Greater Tuna is the hilarious comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only a few performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna -- men, women, children and animals.
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March – Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids: Based on the classic Disney film, this charming musical will delight the whole family. In a loving home in the city of London, Dalmatian parents, Pongo and Perdita happily raise their Dalmatian puppies, until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal them for her new fur coat! Join all the dogs of London, as they daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. With a delightfully fun score, lovable characters, and one of the most deliciously evil villains in the Disney canon, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences. The story is magical and audiences will delight in seeing classic characters they remember from the movie come vividly to life on-stage. The musical numbers will bring a smile to audiences young and old as they listen to live renditions of classic Disney favorites.
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Anita: Meredith Smith Roger: Whitt Laxson Cruella de Vil: McKenzie Stephens Cruella Understudy: Raine Donley Narrators: Lauren Hathaway, Kalie MacKey, Jazmyn Magoon,& Allena Staton Nanny: Anslee Lake Pongo: Emily Hollis Horace: Mark Aaron Wilco Jasper: Stephen Smith Dogcatcher: Ryan Gillespie Sgt. Tibbs: Daniel Hathaway Police Officer: Walker Galbraith Lead Boxer: Callie Edwards Boxers: Kase Britton, Destiny Martin, Parker Townsend, Hannah Wilcox Lead Chihuahua: Raine Donley Chihuahuas: Ivy Donley, Alexandria Heath, Suzanna Stampfly Lead Scottie: Rebecca Beasley Scotties: MaKenna Lewis, Winter Lewis, Tori Mayfiled, Leslie Stampfly Lead Poodle: Olivia Henson Poodles: Annie Dempsey, Lindsey Owens, Whitney Risner, Stormie Voight Henchmen Chorus: Carson Mayfield & Parker Townsend
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Pongos Puppies: Abby Beasley, Elizabeth Cardin, Rebecca Funk, Sydnee Goff, Jeremy Harbin, Cade Harrison, Hathcoat, McDaniel, Katharyn Monforton, Kaitlyn Poore, Ellie Reynolds, Gabrielle Rochelle, Austin Ward, Lainey Wilkerson, Matilda Wysock Dalmatian Choeography: Rebecca Beasley, Raine Donley, Emily Groover, Olivia Henson, Ally Hollis London Dalmatians: Allison Abernathy, Ashley Abernathy, Erin Abernathy, Scarlett Bailey, Hanna Grace Barrow, Blair Bigger, Reese Black, Hannah Brewer, Paden Brewer, Holt Brindley, Mary Margaret Brindley, Madelyn Britton, Riley Britton, Parker Brown, Tyler Crawford, Kelsey Davis, Kirby Davis, Kyla Davis, Sarah Davis, Dawson Dempsey, Kenna Dempsey, Sydney Downs, Benjamin Estep, Hunter Evans, Lela Fenstermaker, Patrick Fenstermaker, Sam Galbraith, Abby Glover, Graham Goff, Robbi Guthrie, Tala Gvozdas, Jackson Hargrove, Knox Hargrove, Reagan Hathaway, Gabrielle Hathcoat, Sophia Hibdon, Hinton, Jackson Hughes, Lillie Ingram, McKenzie Kelley, Annabelle Koger, Koger, Ruth Koger, Addie Lake, Mason Lawing, Savanna Lawing, Shayla Lewey, Joshua Aaron Marshall, Joylin Matthews, Kiya Matthews, Shoshanna O'Malley, Katie Parker, Austin Raymond, Drew Reiss, Nathan Reiss, Lucy Reynolds, Austin Schrengost, Tiffany Slaton, Scout Speer, Makenzie Summers, Chance Swan, Serenity Swan, Mikaela Tarpley, Bethany Taylor, Destine Thomas, Mikelle Thomas, Thomas, Morgan Townsend, Olivia Tucker, Jessica Watson, Zoreta Wilcox, Rebecca Williams, Young, Jonathon Young, Tyler Yound Thunderbolt Chorus: Carson Mayfield & Parker Townsend Thunderbolt Dancers: Kase Britton, Annie Dempsey, Ivy Donley, Raine Donley, Callie Edwards, Walker Galbraith, Ryan Gillespie, Alexandria Heath, MaKenna Lewis, Winter Lewis, Tori Mayfield, Lindsey Owens, Whitney Risner, Suzanna Stampfly, Parker Townsend, Stormie Voight, Hannah Wilcox
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June – Disney’s High School Musical 2 – On Stage Good-bye, classroom! Hello, summer! But for Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor, this vacation is no day at the beach. That's because they're all working at a country club founded by Ryan and Sharpay's family! And with the club's annual talent show right around the corner, Sharpay's competitive instincts are sizzling. She dumps Ryan as her singing partner and starts wooing Troy to join her onstage instead. Gabriella is less than thrilled that Troy has agreed to sing with Sharpay. How could he do that to her? Things are heating up on the lawns of high society. Will Troy and Gabriella realize that they're meant to be? Or is it already too late for them to sing one last song together?
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Sarah Smith
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August – “1776” the Musical: Written by Peter Stone; Director: Tammy Pierchoski; Musical Director: Trish Brown The Second Continental Congress consisting of delegates representing the thirteen original colonies will then be preparing to be in session at Independence Hall during a sweltering hot Philadelphia summer. You will then witness such icons as John Adams, Ben Franklin, Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson as they bring you this blazing, musical drama. They are proud, frightened, irritable, charming, often petty, but ultimately noble men. You will witness their passionate pursuits of the writing, debating and signing of our Declaration of Independence. The Vice-President of STAAR/ co- director of the play, Tammy Pierchoski says “Even though I have seen this play many times I still get chills during the final scene. In the times in which we live, come share the foundation of FREEDOM that many of our friends, neighbors, and loved ones are still fighting to preserve today!”
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October – Phantom of the Old Opera House: Written by Joseph George Caruso This 3-act comedy-mystery is about the old Opera House in Denville that has been vacant for a quarter of a century. It was 25 years ago when a group of actors was staging The Phantom of the Opera. At the climax of that play, the "hero" supposedly shoots the Phantom. But on this occasion the prop gun was loaded with real bullets—and the Phantom (or rather the actor playing the role) was actually murdered. The building was closed, and as the years passed, strange sights and sounds in the theatre quickly led to the theory that the old building was haunted...by the ghost of the murdered. And now— 25 years later—the local high school drama class decides to revive The Phantom of the Opera...on the abandoned stage. The results are funny, mystifying, and scary. But the enthusiastic teacher and the attractive, fun-loving group of kids working on the play-within-a-play add up to 90 minutes of chills and thrills for the cast and the audiences lucky enough to see them.
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Sara Bush
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November/Dec – A Christmas Carol: A Musical: Written by Michael Demaio True to
the familiar and timeless classic by Charles Dickens, this musical
version adds many original Broadway style musical numbers as well as
familiar Christmas carols. It's a family show that all ages will
understand and enjoy. There are many versions of the Dickens classic on
film and TV but this version is fresh with music that lifts much of the
darkness from the original story and brings warmth and more
entertainment to both the young and old in the audience.
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Directors: MaryAnn Trimble & Tammy Pierchoski Musical Director: Trish Brown
Ebenezer Scrooge: Butch Coone Bob Cratchit: Stan Pierchoski Marley’s Ghost: Cliff Boand Businessman 1: Matt Davis Businessman 2: Tanner Smith Businessman 3: Danny Arnold Ghost of Past: Trish Brown Ghost of Present: Danny Arnold Ghost of Future/Phantom: Hannah Hardin Phantom 1: Ally Hollis Phantom 2: Hannah Hardin Phantom 3: Trish Brown Fred: Andy Johnson Fred’s Wife: Catie Davis Young Boy Scrooge: Aaron Wilcox Tom: Joe Wallace Fran: Elizabeth Cardin
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Mr Fezziwig: Randy Wallace Mrs Fezziwig: Annie Wallace Young Man Scrooge: Jacob Kirk Elizabeth: Grace Aaron Topper: Ben Hathaway Topper’s Girl: Devon Dubberley Mrs Cratchit: Lori O’Malley Martha Cratchit: Alexandria Garner Belinda Cratchit: Sara Garner Tiny Tim: Camron Torgeson Young couple –John: Matt Davis Young couple- Christine: Quinelius Threat Old Joe: William Dubberly Mrs.Dilber: Mary Dubberley Boy (child): Joe Wallace Social Worker 1: Margo Ford Social Worker 2: Cathy Wilcox Children’s Chorus: Stormie Voight, Shoshanna O’Malley, Callie Edwards, Joe Wallace, Savannah Lawing Women: Cathy Wilcox, Abby Wilcox
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December - The Nutcracker: original story by E.T.A. Hoffmann The Nutcracker is a holiday fairy tale about a young girl, Clara, and her very favorite Christmas. Her Godfather, Herr Drosselmeier, is a magical, mysterious character in her life. This Christmas he has a special gift for her, a beautiful Nutcracker doll. She receives the present from him at the annual family party. Very excited about the new doll, Clara wants to stay up all night with it, but her family sends her off to bed. After everyone has left and the family is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs to look at her Nut-cracker doll. She eventually falls asleep, and with a little help from Drosselmeier’s magic, her dreams begin.
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March – Little Shop of Horrors (Chan Auditorium): Written by Howard Ashman with Music by Allen Menken The play is set in the early 1960s and tells the story of "Audrey II," a blood-thirsty plant that grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore. To satisfy the plant's appetite, the hapless keeper is enticed to kill in exchange for fame and fortune. "Audrey II' eventually reveals itself as an alien creature seeking global domination. The drama critics award-winning Broadway production was one of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time.
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Director (Design): David C. Harwell Director (Acting): Patricia Kiley Musical Director: Dave Ragsdale Vocal Coach: Karen Young Choral Director: Dr. Erin Colwitz Assistant Director: Melissa Bowman Stage Manager: Courtney Egnor Costume Design: Latifa Houston Sound Design: Will (Munnie) Hall Board Operator: Michele Townley Make Up: Clarissa Walker & Tiffany Rice Marketing Director: Alex Gonzalez Poster Design: Andrew England Construction: Mark EcCleston Plant Assistance: Carlos Vela Run Crew: Jonathan Dolloff Lighting and sound Assistant – Grace Stapf & Zach Groff Spot Operator: Dustin Warden Props: Simone McGrath The Orchestra: Curtis Lindsay & Richard & Andrew Noble Crew: CM 122 - Theatre Appreciation class
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Seymour: Ryan Pest Audrey: Sara Kreipe Mushnik: Phillip Whaley Audrey II: (voice) Stephen Claybrooks Audrey II: (movement) Peter Murphy Ronnette: Jessical Lane Crystal: Cheryl Rose Chiffon: Chrishetta Whitten Orin: (Dentist) James Desta Wino: Joe Owen Chinese man/Bernstein: Ryan Saffell Mrs. Luce: Courtney Egnor Kim Snip: Melissa Bowman Martin: Elissa Owens Customer: Megan Craft Chorus: Julianna Carter, Nancy Peters & Sarah Bagley
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April - Couples Counseling Killed Katie (Studio 106): Written by Mark Roberts The play takes a look at what happens when poet/songbird Katie Dove is murdered by her manager/husband. It becomes evident that the lives of the people surrounding her are deeply affected by the tragedy. Set in a counselor's office and told through seven different couples, this play takes audiences on an outrageous and hilarious journey of love, hate and murder.
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Director: David Harwell Assistant Director: Stephen Claybrooks Costume Design: Latifa Houston Board Operator: Michele Townley Hair and Make Up: Helena Janssen Sound Design: Mike Prosise Crew: Erin Reid, Steffan Roth, CM 325 - class,
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Katie: Melissa Cavins Sammy: Chris Short Emily: Jessica Lewis Andy: Phillip Whaley Kristine: Nia Hunter Glenn: Joe Owen Misty: Alex Gonzalez Rory: Heath McClain Ida: Chelsea Finklea Morris: Nick Wilbourn Innis: Aulelei Jackson Eugene: Stephen Claybrooks Cher: Melissa Bowman Sonny: Michael Eder
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October – The Rimers of Eldritch (Chan Auditorium): Written by Lanford Wilson As Martin Gottfried comments, "It is a simple one. A mystery, really. A man has been murdered. The mystery is, who he is, who murdered him and what were the circumstances? And to solve it, Wilson looks at the outsides and insides of his tiny, Middle Western town. He looks at a middle-aging woman who falls in love with the young man who comes to work in her cafe. He looks at a coarse, nasty woman mistreating her senile mother, who is obsessed with visions of Eldritch being evil and headed for blood-spilling. He looks at a tender relationship between a young man and a dreamy, crippled girl. But Wilson sees far more than this. He is grasping the very fabric of Bible Belt America, with its catchword morality ('virgin,' 'God-fearing') and its capability for the vicious. He senses the rhythm of its life and the cruelty it can impose. He understands the speech patterns of its loveless gossips, its sex-hungry boys, its compassionless preachers, its car-conscious blondes." In the end his portrait of Eldritch is full length, and the truth of its revelations will be pondered long after the stage lights have dimmed and the play has ended.
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Directors: Patricia Ferrier Kiley & David C. Harwell Assistant Director: Sara Kreipe Scenery: Stephen Claybrooks & Heath McClain Sound Design: Johnna Doty Costume Co-ordinator: Clarissa Walker Costume Assistant: Paula Riveras Sound Board Operator: Josh Hughes Light Board Operator: Kirk McCann Make Up: Clarissa Walker & Paula Riveras Poster Design: Susan Altman Set Construction: Mark Eccleston, Trey Trammel, Sijuade Adesina, Patricia Daly, Bradley Jackson, Jennifer Cochran, Kelsey Thacker, Zackary Patrick, Kirk McCann, Kaitlin Simpson, Trey Tramell III, Sabiha Runa |
Robert Conklin: James Desta Eva Jackson: Molly Kinstler Evelyn Jackson: Cam Scales Nelly Winrod: Nia Hunter Mary Winrod: Julie Early Patsy Johnson: Megan Tompkins Mavis Johnson: Trish Stacey Peck Johnson: Jay Poff Josh Johnson: Ben Hunt Lena Truit: Sarah Jo Ryberg Martha Truit: Tasha Ezell Wilma Atkins: Kristian Johnson Skelly Mannor: Jeff Sands Preacher/Judge: Heath McClain Cora Groves: Amy Pugh Patel Walter: Steffan Rost
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November – The Country Club (Studio 106): written by Douglas Carter Beane Soos, young, witty and charmingly neurotic, retreats from a failed marriage to her upper-class hometown. The type of WASP domain with the houses "that made Martha Stewart forget she was Polish." As party after party unfolds, the getaway weekend gives way to a year, and ultimately the rest of her life. Brittle conversation is bandied about, and Soos is reunited with her onetime boyfriend, the ever charming Zip. She also returns to her circles of old friends: the highly strung party planner Froggy; the wry and sarcastic Pooker; and the drunken good ol' boy Hutch. But cracks soon begin to show in the veneer. Zip falls in and out of an easy relationship with Soos. He starts an affair with Hutch's nouveau wife. Lives are casually destroyed, lives go on and through it all, tragedies are discussed without being mentioned. As Pooker observes between cocktail sips, "We all have our little stories and nobody brings them up. That's what's known as community spirit."
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Director: Shannon Graham Asst: Director: Jessica Lane Producer/Designer: David Harwell Costumes: Nia Hunter Hair and Make-up: Clarissa Walker Poster Design: Susan Altman Props: Sabiha Runa Lighting: Josh Hughes Sound Design: Johnna Doty Scenic Artist : Stephen Claybrooks Set Crew: CM 122 class
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Soos: Amanda Lund Zip: Michael Eder Pooker: Jodie Pearson Froggy: Melissa Cavins Chloe: Jesica Lane Hutch: James Desta Bri: Shawn Buis
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December - Dido and Aeneas (Roberts Recital Hall): Composed by Henry Purcell, from a libretto by Nahum Tate Dido and Aeneas is a 50 minute opera in 3 acts, written in 1689. Based on the 4th book of Virgil's Roman epic poem, "The Aeneid," the opera begins as Dido, the widowed Queen of Carthage, falls in love with the handsome and brave Trojan prince, Aeneas. She is encouraged to pursue him by her sister, Belinda, for the sake of Carthage. Once Dido and Aeneas seal their love, fate delivers a most unfavorable outcome.
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Directors: Karen Young and David Harwell Chorus Master: Erin Colwitz Set and Lighting Design: David Harwell Baroque Style Coach: Suzanne Purtee Stage Manager & Publicity: Kate Corlandi Costume Design* & Construction: *Nia Hunter, Ann Swanson, Jo Myers Program Design, Ticket Design: Andrew Berryman Multi Media – Projection: Matt Schuster and Sound Source Poster Design: Susan Altman Tech Crew: Stephen Claybrooks, Mark Eccleston, Dave Ragsdale, Glenn Humphrey, Sydney Simmons Hair and Makeup: Nikki Shedd
Orchestra Conductor: Erin Colwitz Violin I: Noriko Mitchell Violin II: Veronika Johnson Viola: Chris Lanier Viola da Gamba: Kevin Lay Theorbo/Lute: Francis Perry Harpsichord: Suzanne Purtee
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Dido: Marilyn West (soprano) Aeneas: Joshua Jones (tenor) Belinda: Cheryl Rose (soprano) Sorcerer: Curtis Lindsay (baritone) First Witch: Emily Shaffer (soprano) Second Witch: Elizabeth Whorton (soprano) Second Woman & Chorus: Rachel Speakman (alto) Attendant & Chorus: Sara Kreipe (soprano) Spirit & Chorus: Kristen Trumball (soprano) First sailor & Chorus: Ryan Pest (tenor)
Chorus Andrew Berryman - Tenor Ben Corlandi - Bass Bess Jernigan - Alto MaryAnne Knupp - Alto Noeleen Laughlin - Soprano Nikki Shedd - Alto Sidney Simmons - Tenor Sheldon Taffe - Bass Daniel Walker - Tenor LeAnna Whitaker - Soprano |
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March - Twelve Angry Jurors: Written by Reginald Rose A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. It looks like an open-and-shut case - until one of the jurors begins opening the others' eyes to the facts. Each juror reveals his or her own character as the various testimonies are re-examined and they must reach a final verdict. Tempers become frayed and arguments grow heated as this riveting drama reaches its climax and the jurors put aside their differences and work together for the sake of justice.
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Director: Bill Provin Set Designer: Bubba Godsey Set Construction: Floyd Jordan, Colin Montgomery Lights: Melynda Smith Music/Sound: Bill Provin, Colin Montgomery Assistant Directors: Erica Chambers, Krista McCarty Dramaturg: Joy Parker Artistic Advisor: Cathy Parker
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Guard: Erica Chambers Foreman (Juror #1): Floyd Jordan Juror #2: Megan Mandrell Juror #3: Ashley Hubbert Juror #4: Brian Verchot Juror #5: Quentin Barrentine Juror #6: Krista McCarty Juror #7: Brandon White Juror #8: Marvin King Juror #9: Damien Peters Juror #10: Laura Moran Juror #11: Angie Harris Juror #12: Jessica Roach
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July/September - Comic Potential: Written by Alan Ayckbourn Takes place in a television studio, where an aging director and his dysfunctional crew are making a cheesy soap opera. The difference is that the time is the future, and the characters in the show are not actors but actoids, robots that are programmed to act. And when one of the mechanical thespians starts to display human traits, everything gets turned upside down - especially love. Homage to the comic traditions of vaudeville and silent movies, with pratfalls, double takes, and pies in the face, Comic Potential is a love story set in the foreseeable future, when everything has changed except human nature - even if one of the lovers isn't human.
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Director: Bill Provin Set Designer: Bubba Godsey Set Builders: Colin Montgomery & Bubba Godsey Costumes: Zoe Lambert Lights: Bubba Godsey Music/Sound: Bill Provin Props: Casey Camp, Daniel Martin &Peggy Payne Choreography: Heather Crawford & Ashley Hubbert Assistant Director: Sheela Agrawal Absent Friends: Kurtis Charleson & Tammy Hasting
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LM05623, a male actoid (Doctor, Farmer): Casey Camp CW77502, a female actoid (Mother, Farmer’s Wife): Agrawal Angie Williams LJM54823, a juvenile male actoid (Son): Damien Peters JCF31333 (Jacie Triplethree): Heather Crawford Chandler Tate, an aging director: Phil Parker Prim Spring, a programmer: Peggy Payne Trudi Floote, a technician: Laura Moran Carla Pepperbloom, the company regional director: Kim Parker Adam Trainsmith, a young writer: Ashley Hubbert Lester Trainsmith, his uncle, a billionaire tycoon: Quentin Barrentine Marmion, speaker for Mr. Trainsmith: Damien Peters Hotel Desk Clerk: Quentin Barrentine Woman: Sheela Agrawal Man: Damien Peters Dress Shop Assistant: Angie Williams Waiter 1: Quentin Barrentine Waiter 2: Krista McCarty Prostitute: Angie Williams Turkey: Casey Camp Technician: Sheela Agrawal |
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October/November - Saints and Sinners: Written by Jonida Beqo
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February - Night of January 16th : Written by Ayn Rand In this classic courtroom, Karen André is on trial for the murder of her boss and lover, Bjorn Faulkner. The prosecution presents their case, witnesses are called and questioned, the defense responds, and the audience becomes the jury. Did she push Faulkner to his death? Did he fall, or commit suicide?
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Director: Magan Glidewell Assistant Director: Paige Campbell Supervisor: Lydia Marsh Technical Director: Charlie Gwathney Assistant Technical Director: Josh Hughes Stage Manager: Rhys Butler Lighting: Dennis Brown Sound: Caleb Nunn, Sam Marsh Sound Board Operator: Amelia Macewicz Set Construction and Painting:. Keegan Butler, Rhys Butler, Jesse Carr, Bowen Cochran, Charlie Gwathney, Mary Katherine Honeycutt, Josh Hughes, Chase King, Caleb Nunn, Drew Williams Props: Erin Balch, Taylor Glidewell Costumes: Nova Dull, Katie-Joy Zimmerman, Meagan Eversmeyer, Taylor Glidewell, Sarah Harris, Terri King, Becca LaCourse, Tabitha LaCourse, Jenny Lomas, Amelia Macewicz, Jessica New, Amber Reynolds Makeup: Sara Larson, Rachel Braswell Hair: Joanne Reynolds Makeup, Hair, & Costume Crew: Tara Addis, Haley Davis, Jennifer Dull, Taylor King, Ruth Lawson, Maureen Matthews, Kaitlin O'Bradovich, Melissa-Ann Ramsey, Nandi Stokely, Kelly Vance, Mary-Anne Wells Graphic Art: Sam Marsh Publicity: Tommy Cochran, Linda Vanrell Tickets: Nancy Harris Box Office Crew: Beth Balch, Patricia Bodkin, Julie Calderwood, Alice Gero, Sarah Harris, Diane Howell, Debbie Lott, Valerie McGrath, Maryjon Moore, Denise Robinson House Manager: Kathy O'Dell Concessions: Michelle Hughes, Maureen Eversmeyer, Nancy Harris, Tony Miller, Andrew and Frances Zimmerman Photography: David Phillips Photography Lobby Display: Betsy Baker, Bryan Benfield, Tyler Fadorsen, Magan Glidewell, Mary Katherine Honeycutt, Amelia Macewicz, Jessica New, Drew Williams Treasurer: Betcei Butler
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Attorneys District Attorney Flint: Joseph Bodkin Defense Attorney Stevens: Hayley Lawson
Witnesses (in order of appearance) Karen Andre (defendant): Meagan Eversmeyer Dr. Kirkland: Nova Dull John Hutchins: Roberto Rodriguez Homer Van Fleet: Dylan Lawson Elmer Sweeney: Michael Miller Magda Svenson: Tabitha LaCourse Nancy Lee Faulkner: Cassandra Bowser John Graham Whitfield: Colin Howell Jane Chandler: Katie Lott Siegurd Jungquist: Keith Calderwood Lawrence ("Guts") Regan: Caleb Nunn
Court Officials Judge Heath: Marshall Moore Court Clerk: Amber Reynolds Bailiff: Katie-Joy Zimmerman Court Reporter: Erin Balch Court Attendant: Keegan Butler
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April - Thoroughly Modern Millie: Music by Jeanine Tesori; Lyrics by Dick Scanlan Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love – a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. Millie soon begins to take to delight in the flapper lifestyle, but problems arise when she checks into a hotel owned by the leader of a white slavery ring in China.
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Director/Choreographer: STEPHANIE BRALY-BEUTJER Assistant Director: LYDIA MARSH Vocal Director/Conductor: ELIZABETH STEPHENSON Vocal Coaches: HANDY AVERY, MARK SMITH Rehearsal Accompanist: NINA ALSPAUGH Student Musical Assistants: SAM CHANG, ANDREW WEAR Producers: ALICIA DAVIS, PAT LEWALLEN Student Producers: MAGAN GLIDEWELL, JOSH HUGHES Dialect Coach: SAM CHANG Technical Director / Set Design: KARL KING Assistant Technical Director: CHARLES BLAYLOCK Student Technical Director: CHARLIE GWATHNEY Set Construction/Painting: KARL KING, ROSE GWATHNEY, Joe Azar, Joey Azar, Doug Bailey, Susan Benfield, Billy Blaylock, Charles Blaylock, Emily Blaylock, Jim Bowser, Rhys Butler, Keegan Butler, Bowen Cochran, Rick Davis, Mark Eccleston, Kent Eversmeyer, Maureen Eversmeyer, Mark Gero, Charlie Gwathney, Mike Honeycutt, Josh Hughes, Brandee Joyal, Chase King, Dylan Lawson, Pat Lewallen, Steve Lewallen, Janet Lewis, Amelia Macewicz, Jim Morris, Caleb Nunn, Jenny Nunn, Kaitlin O’Bradovich, Steve & Kathy O’Dell, Maggie Pugsley, Scott Trites, Kirby Tucker, Drew Williams, Steve Williams, Angie Wilson Rigging Operators: Jesse Carr, Josh Hughes, John Robinson Costumes: TERRI KING, Dita Bowser, Donna Camp, Zan Crawford, Alice Gero, Nina Hopper, Debbie Lott, Kathy O’Dell, Sjoeta Pusey, Nina Scott, Marie Sexton, Tammy Smith, Misty Suwaro, Leisa Taylor, Kirby Tucker, Linda Vanrell, Amy Williams, Megan Williams Props & Set Dressing: BETCEI BUTLER, LESLIE FRANKLIN, Shannon Baeske, Tate Butler, Nova Dull, Taylor Glidewell, Debbie Lott, Yvonne Morris, Kaitlin O’Bradovich, Maggie Pugsley, Tammy Smith, Katie-Joy Zimmerman Stage Manager: PETER-JOHN SLIGTING Assistant Stage Manager: LENA AUSTIN Student Assistant Stage Manager: CHASE KING Sound: MATT SCHUSTER and Sound Source Productions, Amelia Macewicz Lighting: DENNIS BROWN, Abby Gandy, Sarah Harris Makeup: JACQUI HOWELL, WYNN OLDHAM, Rachel Braswell, Christina Clark, Sara Larson, Nandi Stokely, Kelly Vance, Sara Howard, Brianna Nipper, Melissa-Ann Ramsey, Mary-Anne Wells, Stephanie Pentecost, Caroline Jenkins, Lindsay Steves Hair: LAURA DICKSON House Managers: KATHY & STEVE O’DELL, Alice Gero Lobby Display: ZAN CRAWFORD, KATHY HOPPER, Nina Hopper Program: JIM MORRIS, MAUREEN EVERSMEYER Photographer: DAVID PHILLIPS Videographer: MARK SMITH & CUTTING EDGE PRODUCTIONS Graphic Artist: SAM MARSH Tickets: NANCY HARRIS, Kim-Anne Baker, Susan Benfield, Alice Gero, Rose Gwathney, Judy Honeycutt, Betty Kilpatrick, Tammy Smith, Sharon Turner, Amy Williams Publicity: TOMMY COCHRAN, LINDA VANRELL Concessions: MICHELLE HUGHES Food: BETTY KILPATRICK, Angel Azar, Alicia Davis Cast Party: TOMMY COCHRAN Recognition Awards: TAMMY SMITH Middle School Liaison: KATHY O’DELL Treasurer: BETCEI BUTLER
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Millie: Jessica Threet Jimmy: Caleb Nunn Ruth: Katie Lott Gloria: Haley Davis Rita: Betsy Baker Alice: Shannon Morris Cora: Maura Bailey Lucille: Lindsey Osborn Ethel Peas: Mary Katherine Honeycutt Mrs. Meers: Meagan Eversmeyer Miss Dorothy: Crystal Vanrell Ching Ho: Keegan Butler Bun Foo: Charlie Gwathney Miss Flannery: Taylor King Trevor Graydon: Thomas Lewallen Muzzy: Cassandra Bowser Pearl Lady: Lindsey Osborn Letch: Dylan Lawson Policeman: Josh Hughes George Gershwin: Justin O’Dell Dorothy Parker: Maura Bailey Rodney: Colin Howell Kenneth: Josh Howell Daphne: Lindsey Osborn Dexter: Justin O’Dell Mathilde: Mary Katherine Honeycutt New Modern: Victoria Owen Mama: Maddie Gero Mugger: Justin O’Dell Ensemble: Allyson Azar, Bryan Benfield, Vincent Bramble, Rhys Butler, Keith Calderwood, Delona Camp, Sam Chang, Bowen Cochran, Danielle Crawford, Lindsey Franklin, Cole Franks, Maddie Gero, Kerry Hopper, Colin Howell, Josh Howell, Dylan Lawson, Rachel Mannahan, Ben Matson, Justin O’Dell, Lindsey Osborn, Victoria Owen, Melissa Taylor, Chase Williams Female Moderns: Cassandra Bowser, Shannon Morris, Delona Camp, Lindsey Franklin, Lindsey Osborn, Danielle Crawford, Mary Katherine Honeycutt, Betsy Baker, Kerry Hopper Male Moderns: Bowen Cochran, Keith Calderwood, Vincent Bramble, Josh Howell, Dylan Lawson, Chase Williams, Colin Howell, Rhys Butler, Cole Franks Speed Tappists: Shannon Morris, Delona Camp, Lindsey Franklin, Lindsey Osborn, Danielle Crawford, Mary Katherine Honeycutt, Betsy Baker, Kerry Hopper, Cassandra Bowser File Clerks: Bowen Cochran, Keith Calderwood, Vincent Bramble, Josh Howell, Dylan Lawson, Chase Williams, Rhys Butler, Cole Franks, Ben Matson Muzzy’s Boys: Bowen Cochran, Keith Calderwood, Vincent Bramble, Dylan Lawson, Chase Williams, Colin Howell, Rhys Butler, Cole Franks Muzzy’s Guests: Rachel Mannahan, Victoria Owen, Maddie Gero, Melissa Taylor, Allyson Azar, Bryan Benfield (waiter), Chase Williams, Rhys Butler, Cole Franks, Dylan Lawson, Sam Chang (waiter), Bowen Cochran, Delona Camp, Vincent Bramble, Haley Davis, Keith Calderwood Nutty Cracker Dancers: Delona Camp, Lindsey Franklin, Danielle Crawford, Mary Katherine Honeycutt, Betsy Baker, Kerry Hopper, Lindsey Osborn, Bowen Cochran, Cole Franks, Chase Williams, Vincent Bramble, Ben Matson, Rhys Butler, Dylan Lawson, Keith Calderwood, Josh Howell, Rachel Mannahan Priscilla Girls: Katie Lott, Melissa Taylor, Haley Davis, Maura Bailey, Shannon Morris, Allyson Azar, Mary Katherine Honeycutt, Betsy Baker, Lindsey Osborn, Maddie Gero, Lindsey Franklin, Victoria Owen
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April - Check Please: Written by Jonathan Rand Dating can be hard. Especially when your date happens to be a raging kleptomaniac, or your grandmother's bridge partner, or a mime. Check Please follows a series of blind dinner dates that couldn't get any worse -- until they do. Could there possibly be a light at the end of the tunnel?
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Director: Dylan Lawson Technical Director / Set Design: Charlie Gwathney Producer / Sponsor: Lydia Marsh Set Construction and Painting: Charlie Gwathney, Keegan Butler, Rhys Butler, Bowen Cochran, Cole Franks, Josh Hughes, Chase King, Tabitha LaCourse, Dylan Lawson, Amelia Macewicz, Caleb Nunn, Drew Williams Lighting: Charlie Gwathney Sound: Josh Hughes Technical Support: Caleb Nunn, Amelia Macewicz Props: Sarah Harris, Justin O'Dell Scenic Painting: Erin Balch Graphic Artist: Sam Marsh Tickets: Nancy Harris, Judy Honeycutt, Maura Bailey, Taylor Glidewell House Managers: Kathy O'Dell, Taylor King Concessions: Roxana Bahani, Nova Dull, Nandi Stokely, Melissa Taylor, Katie-Joy Zimmerman Ice Cream provided by: MaggieMoo's, Andrea Alvarez Hatfield, Manager House Crew: Rachael Daughtry, Abby Gandy, Elizabeth Haley, Rhiana Howell, Laurel Lee, Rachel Mannahan, Olivia Marlow, Stefani Priskos, Kelly Vance, Mary-Anne Wells
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Check Please Cast Girl: Erin Balch Guy: Keegan Butler Louis: Drew Williams Melanie: Paige Campbell Ken: Colin Howell Mary: Laura Paxton Mark: Bryan Benfield Pearl: Jessica New Tod: Caleb Nunn Sophie: Rebecca LaCourse Brandon: Joseph Bodkin Linda: Magan Glidewell Manny: Michael Miller Mimi: Mary Katherine Honeycutt
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Check Please: Take 2 Cast Girl: Erin Balch Guy: Keegan Butler Kim: Hayley Lawson Hank: Marshall Moore Donna: Sarah Harris Lyle: Keith Calderwood Julia: Tabitha LaCourse Dewey: Michael Miller Jackie: Mary Katherine Honeycutt Alex: Roberto Rodriguez Cleo: Crystal Vanrell Paul: Colin Howell
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December – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Written by Barbara Robinson In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids-- probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem-- and the fun-- when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on!
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Director: Lydia Marsh Student Director: Keegan Butler Producer: Rachel Albritton Student Producers: Maura Bailey & Abby Gandy Stage Manager: Keegan Butler Asst Stage Manager: Neeta Agrawal Rigging Operator: John Robinson Lighting: Dennis Brown Sound: Jake Lee Props: Maureen Lee, Taylor Glidewell, Bryan Benefield, Charles Chereek, Logan Osborn, Jon Smith, Maggie Smith Costumes: Terri King, Rachel Albritton, Alice Gero, Donna Haley, Marsha Owen, Tammy Smith Make-up/Hair: Jacqui Howell, Kelly Vance, Mary-Anne Wells, Meghan Hunt, Roxana Bahani, Nandi Stokely Graphic Art: Sam Marsh Publicity: Tommy Cochran, Alice Gero, Jim Morris Lobby Display: Tammy Smith Tickets: Amy Gandy, Suzanne Bailey, Susan Benefield, Denise Kowski, Lora King, Linda Moore, Julie Potts, Jodie Pugsley, Amy Williams Lobby Photos: David Phillips Videography: Mark Smith & Cutting Edge Productions House Managers: Alice & Mark Gero Cast Party: Suzanne Bailey Daytime School Performance Coordinator: Valerie Rufe Treasure: Betcei Butler
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Beth Bradley: Tabitha LaCourse Charlie Bradley: Heath Atchley Mrs. Grace Bradley: Jessica New Mr. Bob Bradley: Justin O’Dell Ralph Herdman: John Robinson Imogene Herdman: Paige Campbell Leroy Herdman: Keith Albritton Claude Herdman: Duncan Morgan Molly Herdman: Shannon Morris Gladys Herdman: Rhiana Howell Mrs. Armstrong: Kaitlin O’Bradovich Mrs. McCarthy: Maura Bailey Mrs. Slocum: Katie-Joy Zimmerman Mrs. Clark: Jillie Rufe Mrs. Clausing / Fireman: Nova Dull Fireman: Guido Jaspert Reverend Hopkins: Bryan Benefield Alice: Hayley Lawson Maxine: Rachel Mannahan Elmer: Chase Williams David: Kwabena Gyasi Hobie: Bryan Pallotta Beverly: Carley Chastain Baby Angel Shirley: Laurel Lee Baby Angel Juanita: Raina French Doris: Elizabeth Haley Shepherds: Matt Edwards, Connor Lowry, Eliah McCutchen, Colin Pugsley, Cameron Sharp Angels: Samantha Abernathy, Shelby Allen, Jovonne Baker, Dianna Bangham, Lindsey Lee Byrge, Karen Dillon, Abby Gandy, Maddie Gero, Elizabeth Gureasko, Sarah Hunt, Olivia Marlow, Emily Milligan, Victoria Owen, Stephanie Pentecost, Elizabeth Potts, Stefani Priskos, Cassidy Roby, Hannah Stegen |
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March/April – Snoopy: Based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz; Book by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Warren Lockhart, Arthur Whitelaw, and Michael L. Grace; Music by Larry Gossman; Lyrics by Hal Hackady
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Director: Janet Stephens Assistant Director: Dontae Harris Assistant to the Assistant Director: Kaitlyn Schaaf Music Director: James Kendrick Accompanist: Nicky Wilson Sound Engineer: Vinny Paragone Usher/Make-Up Artist: Caitlyn “Francesca” Miller-Nolf Usher/Make-Up Artist : Inesha Hines
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Snoopy: Karson Goodman Charlie Brown: Nick Collie Sally Brown: Anna Hawkins Lucy Van Pelt: Katie Hoebbel Linus Van Pelt: Kris Bitten Peppermint Patty: Linda Hernandez Woodstock: Kaitlyn Schaaf Violet: Jordan Gray Re-Run: Dontae Harris Shermy/Tech Crew: Bradley Metzger
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November/December - The Twelve Daze of Christmas: Written by Jeff Lovett It's Christmas-time and all Alice wants to do is just sing one of her favorite holiday songs, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." But after just a few words, Alice realizes that when she sings, the characters in the popular holiday tune begin to come to life. Alice's boyfriend has decided to surprise her by sending her all of the twelve gifts mentioned in the traditional carol. With each verse, Alice unleashes a wacky stream of characters that are far from what most people envision when singing "The Twelve Days of Christmas." From Turtle & Dove, two attorneys that try to convince Alice to sue Santa Claus for invasion of privacy to milkmaids who have created a union and are on strike because of poor working conditions, the play turns the traditional holiday song into a fast-paced zany collection of characters. Designed to be performed by middle and high schools with large drama classes, this play keeps theatre-goers wondering who will show up every time Alice opens her mouth and sings the next verse.
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Alice: Pandora Jones The Partridge: Karson Goodman Turtle: Russ Conaway Dove: Cameo Hallinan Francois: Christian Leach Michelle: Diamond Glass Monique: Shawna Thigpen Telebobbie: Sabria White Telebetty: Cara Cumbie Telebillie: Kyndal Cheatham Telebitzie: Niyah Doy Smilin’ Bob: Mitch Hunter Mother Goose: Lorren Oneya Myrtle: Diamond Glass Sister Goose: Midori Roman Goose 4: Renee Mendiola Goose 5: Cara Cumbie Goose 6: Keyondra Foreman Gerald: Taylor Smith Swanson: Maloree Hardegree Swinson: Michael Brunick
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Sven: Harper Goodman Sigvard: Christian Leach Stella: Cameo Hallinan Stefan: Ben Storm Raney Maggie: Caitlyn Miller-Nolf The Milkmaids: Loreen Oneya, Midori Roman, Kyndal Cheatham, Victoria Bowers, Isabella Bowers, Cameo Hallinan, and Harper Goodman Miss Cleo: Inesha Hines Emma: Carly Zywno The Dancers: Rene Mendiola, Justina Pine, Shawna Thigpen, Maloree Hardegree, Jocelyn Moreno, Diamond Glass, Niyah Doy, and Mitch Hunter Lort Albert: Russ Conaway Ollie: Darien Fletcher Pipe Foreman: Caitlyn Miller-Nolf The Pipers: Michael Brunick, Carly Zwyno, Frank Burden, Tyrel Lane, Malorre Hardegree, Geoffrey Thompson, Devon Gladys, Midori Roman, Justina Pine, and Michael Baffield The Drummers: Devin Gladys, Geoffrey Thompson, Michael Baffield, Nicholas Armour, Heather Haynes, Victoria Bowers, Isabella Bowers, Harper Goodman, Storm Raney, Frank Burden, Justina Pine, and Keyondra Foreman
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April – Aida: Written by Elton John & Tim Rice It is a rock musical based on Giuseppe Verdi's Italian opera of the same name. This Romeo-and-Juliet type story is set in ancient Egypt. The musical follows the Nubian princess, Aida, who is captured by the captain of the Egyptian army, Radames, and tells of their growing love for one another, even though it is forbidden. The eclectic musical score has hints of reggae, Motown, and Gospel. It also relies on a strong influence of African music and modern pop style numbers, but it is most touching in the more reflective moments given to Aida, the dignified Nubian princess. 
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Amneris, Pharaoh’s daughter: Mary Katharine Becher Radames, Son of Zoser, Egyptian army captain: Ryan Heffel Aida, Amonasro’s daughter, princess of Nubia: Jaleesa Trotman Mereb, a palace slave: Shane Bloemetjie Zoser, Radames’ father: Thomas Najjar Pharaoh: Philip Greene Nehebka, a palace slave: Ashley Jackson Amonasro, Aida’s father, king of Nubia: Kevin Houston Additional Cast Members: Jazmyn Baker, Emily Bannister, Andrew Bastow, Michael Becher, Tyler Berryhill, Matthew Beverly, Forest Bonner, John Bozeman, Galvin Burks, Ceira Caston, Christina Crutcher, Dominick Desta, Brandi Dykes, Julia Erwin, Will Erwin, Aerial Gill, Jacobi Hall, Haley Hangartner, Jessica Jones, Jeremy Jordan, Michael Knotts, Michael Luwoye, Samantha McDermott, Christina Pickett, Anna Quirk, Dairro Reeves, Devynn Robinson, Olivia Robinson, Apriel Sanders, David Savage , Kuni Scissum, Chris Sebastian, Emily Stewart, Meagan Thiry, Gavin Turner, Toryn Washington, Keonia Wiggins, Janet Williams, Daniel Willis, Demetrius Woods, David Yarbrough.
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November - White Christmas: Written by Irving Berlin The musical tells the story of two showbiz buddies who put on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and find their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin'S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a merry and bright theatrical experience for the entire family.
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Director: Melinda Lombardino Musical Director: Barry Petty Asst. Directors: Linda Meigs and David Giambrone Student Assistant: Paige Roden Technical Director: Andrew Chandler Asst. Technical Director: Mark Bannister Sound Design: Susan Fischer-Nesbitt Choreographers: Niki Hunkapillar, and Marianne Windham Spotlights: David Knies, Spencer Tibbs & Rachel Holloway Set Design: Andrew Chandler Set Construction Lead: Bruce Beaumont Set Construction: Mark Bannister, Brian Lombardino, Charlie Erwin, Jeff Greene, Jeff Hyatt, David Meigs, Scott Horkman, and Visual Art Magnet Students Set Painting Specialist: Tammy Cooney Concessions: Renee Heffel - Production Assistant; Jimmy Bozeman Publicity: Stephanie Hyatt Costume Mistress: Ruth Erwin Asst. Costumer: Jackie McDermott Costumes: Vivienne Atkins, Jannette Baker, Carolyn Bakke, Chrissie Bannister, Kyle Becher, Margaret Bibb, Tina Bozeman, Denise Carter, Tammy Cooney, Joyce Crutcher, Carla Dempsey, Carmen Dykes, Kathy Erwin, Lanette Fitchard, Deborah Fleischman, Susan Greene, Susan Griffin, Margaret Hall, Linda Hanson, Renee Heffel, Connie Henderson, Julie Hornstein, Stephanie Hyatt, Ree Ann Jolly, Constance Jones, Marilyn King-Jordan, Jeanette Lenahan, Meredith Long, Jackie McDermott, Linda Meigs, Nancy Miller, Catherine Najjar, Maria Najjar, Diane Nettles, Janet Parks, Virginia Rice, Barbara Romious, Krystin Rowe, Joyce Savage, Karen Thiry, and Lisa Willis Prop Mistress: Meredith Long Prop Tarts: Julie Long, Jojo Ragland, Erica Johnson, and Amara Ihediwa Stage Manager : Martez Clemons - Backstage Crew: Leondus Lampton, Robert Langham, Tisha McCraw, Michael Sibley, Dion Hose, Donnell "Trey" Robinson, Todd Winn, Colton Moore, Martez Clemons, Zach Lindsay, Will Olson Programs: Veronica Robinson Tickets: Scott Erwin Ticket Sales: Linda Meigs, Tammy Cooney, Kathy Erwin, Jeff Greene, Susan Greene, Stephanie Hyatt House Manager: Matt Cooney Lobby Presentation: Kathy Erwin Cast Photos: Kayla Rice & Nzimwa Nuka Cast Party: Jannette Baker & Carmen Dykes
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Bob Wallace: Jacobi Hall Phil Davis: Thomas Najjar Betty Haynes: Anna Quirk Judy Haynes: Julia Erwin General Waverly: Chris Sebastian Martha Watson: Forest Bonner Susan Waverly :Lauren Bakke Ralph Sheldrake: Toryn Washington Rita: Christina Crutcher/Ensemble Rhoda: Emily Bannister/Ensemble Ezekial Foster: Jonathon Long/Ensemble Mike: Will Erwin/Ensemble Tessie: Demetrius Woods/Ensemble Jimmy: Michael Becher Snoring Man: Justin Jordan/Ensemble Mrs. Snoring Man: Jessica Jones/Ensemble
Ensemble: Jazmyn Baker, Andrew Bastow, John Bozeman, Ben Brooks, Patricia Cooney, Brandi Dykes, Tony Dykes, Chelsea Felder, Elyse Freeman, Tristian Fitchard, Galik Horton-Burks, Cadence Jolly, Lynne Kerr, Jaslin Mathews, Sami McDermott, Daryon McCurdy, Jordan Moore, Catherine Najjar, Travion Ragland, Desmond Rice, Devynn Robinson, Jessica Romious, David Savage, Janet Williams
Soldiers (From Lee High JROTC): LeShawn Lemar, Christopher Smith, Dylan West, DeMarcus McLain, Daniel Johnson, Jacob Johnson Other Soldiers: Galvin Burks, Ben Brooks
Children: Duncan Smith, Corinne Smith, John Bakke, Ryan Rorick
Orchestration Conductor: Barry Petty Reed I: Morgan Williams Reed II: Lisa Schneider Trumpet: Carolyn Sanders Horn: Dorrie Nutt Trombone: Danny Hutson Cello: Veneta Billmayer Bass: Joe Manning Drums: Eric Corbett Percussion: Terry Cornett Percussion: Cydney Thompson Orchestral Program: Jay Tumminello
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December – The Grinch Stole Christmas: Written by Dr Seuss The Grinch, a bitter, cave-dwelling, catlike creature with a heart "two sizes too small," lives on snowy Mount Crumpit, a steep, 3,000-foot (910 m) high mountain just north of Whoville, home of the merry and warm-hearted Whos. His only companion is his faithful dog, Max. From his perch high atop Mount Crumpit, the Grinch can hear the noisy Christmas festivities that take place in Whoville. Envious of the Whos' happiness, he makes plans to descend on the town and, by means of burglary, deprive them of their Christmas presents and decorations and thus "prevent Christmas from coming". However, he learns in the end that despite his success in stealing all the Christmas presents and decorations from the Whos, Christmas comes just the same. He then realizes that Christmas is more than just gifts and presents. His heart grows three sizes larger, he returns all the presents and trimmings, and is warmly welcomed into the community of the Whos.
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Music: Albert Hague Additional Music: Scott Killian Lyrics: Dr. Seuss Narration: Boris Karloff Choreography: Carrie Rothwell, Clinton Rothwell Grinch & Max Costumes; Hyaraced Kennedy All Other Costumes: Bloom Dancewear Set Design: Clinton Rothwell & Dr. Seuss Painting o f Sets: Anelia Hakonsson Building of Sets: Service Team & Parent Volunteers Lobby Decoration: Parent Volunteers Risers: Service Team & Parent Volunteers |
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