Illusions

OMS “We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality.”

Iris Murdoch

THEATRE

illusions “Oddball” “The Tooth Hurts” “the deception of Diane” “The Coffee Commercial” “Mr. Ambassador” “Hospital Nudge” “Beauty and the Bee” “The Whopper” “Hoodie” “Rumors for rent, inquire within” “Look me in the eye” Directed by: Amy Hatcher Featuring: 8th grade actors Friday, october 30 @ 7PM

Dessert Theatre

Welcome Welcome and thank you for coming to Osborne Middle School’s first Dessert Theatre! I have truly been blessed to work with such talented, creative, kind-hearted students. Each one was hand-picked in the spring for this class and I would not trade even one of them. The students have put in many hours of hard work to bring to life this production. To the parents of these wonderful students, I greatly appreciate your support, allowing them to come in early in the mornings, stay after school, sending in desserts and snacks for the students, but must of all, for raising such wonderful young men and women.

The theory behind this production is to highlight the talent of each student in scene work before we start a production with fewer lead roles so that I can work with them on skills that will transfer to any future production. We hope you will feel the energy and excitement of the mystery behind each door!

- Mrs. Hatcher

Production Team

Directed by: Amy Hatcher Stage Manager: Maddy Williams Set Design and Publicity: Amy Hatcher and Brenda Jameson Costumes and other assistance provided by: Sheila Jordan & Theatre Parents Set and Props Crew: Theatre Students

ACTORS Please see the back side of your program for a list of actors in each scene.

Special Thanks I would like to extend gratitude to the following people: To Kenney Wells for believing that I could walk in the huge footprints left by the incomparable Travis Smith as he moved to Discovery School this year.

Thank you for your support and encouragement!

To Harry Kirchoff, for getting our doors! We so appreciate you!

To the coolest Art Teacher I know- Amanda Jones and The OMS Art Club for dedicating their time and artistic gifts to creating “The Door” decorations! You all are THE BEST!!!

To Bryan Green who helped this old dog learn new “tool tricks,” your patience, knowledge and willingness to share your gifts made our doors a workable reality To Sheila Jordan, my Thespian Sister of the Heart, my most trusted critic, and my dear friend. Thank you for sharing your gifts with these most deserving students! You are a costume genius!

To Brenda Jameson, for creating a beautiful program and using your gifts to help with our advertising. Everything you create is golden!

To the lovely Tara Herrington for her beautiful dessert table design! Your organization, creativity and friendship bring me such joy! Thank you!

To Mrs. Putnam & Mrs. Moran for heading up the Dessert/Decoration Volunteers! You two have been so fantastic! Thank you for each and every phone call and email coordinating these delicious desserts and decorations!

To Mr. Robson for making our Actors’ Cubes! We use them every day and LOVE THEM! To Buddy Hamilton and our AMAZING Custodial Crew who have helped me day after day with more tasks than I can possibly enumerate To Linda Wilson and the BEST CAFETERIA CREW IN THE WORLD! Thank you Linda for helping me coordinate the drinks, condiments and accessories for this event! You are a blessing every day!

To the OMS Connections Crew who has encouraged and supported me daily this year. You are not just fantastic teachers; you are some of the finest people I know. I am honored to be part of the Connections Team!

To Sheri Jenkins who keeps me fiscally grounded and is a joy to work with. Thank you for your patience!

To Katherine Alexander for being so supportive & encouraging the cooperation & coordination between OMS & MCHS! You are FABULOUS! Finally, thank you to my beloved husband Steve, for believing in me and supporting my gifts and dreams! I love you dearly!

Illusions “The Tooth Hurts”

Masters of Ceremony

“Hospital Nudge”

Mavis - Kaliah Harris Leona - Riley Grosson

Kayla Hanken Elizabeth O’Neal Fallon Perlino

Harvey (George - John Montoya Lyle (Doctor) - Elizabeth O’Neal Carol (Zelda) - Madision Leming

Stage Manager - Maddy Williams

“Beauty and the Bee” Catherine - Allie Baker Cosette - Melanie Fox

“Hoodie”

“Oddball”

“The Deception of Diane”

Monica - Ella Rose Kraner Brynn - Clarissa Garcia Tisha - Celia Sada Zoe - Katie Randall Hailey - Ambree Robinson

Sarah - Annique Linonge Carrie - Gabby Dillard Diane - Claire Grant Margo - Alexa Schwab Janice - Emilyn Gray

“The Whopper”

“Look Me In The Eye”

Charlie - Matthew Martin Ted - Jason Roche Friend 1 - Paula Huynh Friend 2 - Kayla Hanken Friend 3 - Jacob Augustin

Rea - Caitlyn Blanchard Fea - Kayla Ayton Tor - Michaela Polk Rul - Clara Milnar Vio - Michaela Strauther

Charlotte - Lauren Perry Trilby - Elaine Whitbeck

“The Coffee Commercial” The Director - Elena Rodriguez Carol - Jennifer Dunn Debbie (Mildred) Emma Harris

“Mr. Ambassador”

“Rumors for Rent, Inquire Within”

President of the U.S. - A.J. Heskett Secretary of State - Kendall Larson Wilbur Redneck - Trace Bullock Conrade Borski - Abby Green Conrade Popov - Sebastian DeJesus Comrade Spasski - David Kirchhoff Escort - Allie Baker Walter - Paulson Huynh

Jim - Nathan Carlson Fred - Jason Roche Girl 1 - Kaliah Harris Boy 2 - Jacob Augustin Boy 3 - Sebastian DeJesus Girl 4 - Laney Moran Girl 5 - Jessica Reszel Girl 6 - Fallon Perlino Girl 7 - Elizabeth O’Neal Girl 8 - Elena Rodriguez