Li'l Abner

a musical comedy March 21 & 22 March 28 & 29 7pm

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Li’l Abner

March 21 & 22 @ 7pm March 28 & 29 @ 7pm Produced by special arrangement with: TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC. 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022 based on characters created by Al Capp original direction and choreography by Michel Kidd book by: Norman Panama & Melvin Frank © 1957 Triad productions inc lyrics by Johnny Mercer, music by Gene de Paul © 1957 Commander Publication

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The Music Act One Overture “A Typical Day ”………...………………………………...………Dogpatchers “If I Had My Druthers”……………....……………………….Abner & Cronies Reprise: “If I Had My Druthers”......................................................Daisy “Jubilation T. Cornpone”................................Marryin’ Sam & Dogpatchers “Rag Off’n The Bush”...............................................................Dogpatchers “Namely You” ........................................................................Abner & Daisy “Unnecessary Town”.....................................Abner, Daisy & Dogpatchers “What’s Good For General Bullmoose”.................Secretaries, a cappella “There’s Room Enough For Us”.............................................Dogpatchers “The Country’s In The Very Best of Hands...Abner, Sam & Dogpatchers Ballet: Sadie Hawkins Day.........................................................Orchestra Act Two Entre’acte..………...…………..................…………………………Orchestra “Oh Happy Day”...........Dr’s Finsdale, Smithborn, Krogmeyer & Schleifetz “I’m Past My Prime”................................................................Daisy & Sam “Love In A Home:..................................................................Abner & Daisy “Progress Is The Root Of All Evil”............................................Bullmoose “Put ‘Em Back The Way They Waz.........................Six Dogpatch Wives Reprise: “Namely You”.........................................................................Daisy Finale “The Matrimonial Stomp”..............................Sam & Dogpatchers Reprise: Put ‘Em Back The Way They Wuz”.................................Wives Reprise No. 1: Stomp..........................................................................Sam Reprise No. 2: Stomp............................................................................Sam Finale: Cornpone.....................................................Sam & Fully Company “Bows”.…………………………………….......................................Full Cast

The Setting Act One Scene 1: Scene 2: Scene 3: Scene 4: Scene 5: Scene 6: Scene 7: Scene 8: Scene 9: Scene 10: Scene 11: Scene 12:

Dogpatch, U.S.A The Yokum Cabin The Fishing Hole Cornpone Square Dogpatch Road Cornpone Square Washington, D.C. Sequence General Bulllmoose’s Office Dogpatch Road Dogpatch Dogpatch Road Sadie Hawkins Day

Act Two Scene 1: Scene 2: Scene 3: Scene 4: Scene 5: Scene 6: Scene 7:

Government Testing Laboratory, Washington The Yokum Cabin General Bullmoose’s Office Corridor In Bullmoose Mansion Ballroom in Bullmoose Mansion The Government Testing Laboratory Cornpone Square

Cast Li’l Abner.................................................................................Alec Beard Daisy Mae............................................................................*Kayla Buckley Mammy Yokum..................................................................*Savannah Peat Romeo Scragg............................................................German Hernandez Clem Scragg....................................................................Graydon Hidalgo Alf Scragg..........................................................................Andres Valencia Earthquake McGoon............................................................Joseph Rivera Pappy Yokum..............................................................................Alex King Lonesome Polecat..........................................................*Bradley McGrew Hairless Joe......................................................................Athan Maschas Moonbeam McSwain...........................................................**Alyssa Eblen Marryin’ Sam...............................................................*Adream Thompson Mayor Dan’l D. Dawgmeat...............................................*Brendon Darby Senator Jack S. Phogbound..................................................*Jaelen Tyner Dr. Rasmussen T. Finsdale..............................................*Dominic Rubin Dr. Smithborn......................................................................Devin LeJeune Dr. Krogmeyer....................................................................*Kayla Lowman Dr. Schleifitz...........................................................................Jessica Terry State Department Man..........................................................Adam Riddle General Bullmoose............................................................**Andy Stanesic Government Man/Cornel......................................................*Alex Galucki Available Jones..................................................................*Jake Hatcher Speedy McRabbit................................................................Sam Augustin Appassionate Von Climax...........................................*Victoria Rexhausen Evil Eye Fleagle.......................................................................Jack Skeean Wives..............................Ciara Brown, Jordan Burkitt, **Leah Johnson, *Audrey Lockwood, Caitlyn Markwalter & *Mary-Kate Wightman Stupefyin’Jones...................................................................Sh’neil Gaskin Featured Dancers.............Sam Augustin, Taren Bridges, Erika Clark, Jake LaRosa, Paiven Maloney, Athan Maschas, Leah Merritt Bri Nations, Gabriella Norton, *Kayla Lowman, Camila Suarez & Nick Thacker Chorus.....................Mariah Elliot, Jessica Fanczi, Toni Hill, Maggie Kooi, Jordan Lee, *Jordyn Levine, Alexis Pop, *Abney Robertson & Jessica Terry Chronies.......................Sam Augustin, Devin LeJeune, *Bradley McGrew, *Dominic Rudin & Jack Skeean

*Thespian **Thespian Officer

CREW Director.................................................................*Katherine Alexander Acting Coach........................................................................*Amy Hatcher Choreographer................................................................*Becca DePlato Dance Captain.............................................................*Kierstynn Schulze Musical Director...................................................................*Hope Douds Acting Consultant....................................................................*Trey Butler Stage Manager..................................................................**Shelby Everett ASM.........................................................................................Katie Doyle ASM............................................................................................Ali Gibson ASM.....................................................................................Ashley Hwang ASM......................................................................................Reece Sharpe Sound...................................................................................*Kenzie Sharp Costumes...............................................................................Madison Kay Costumes.........................................................................Mia Sollenberger Costumes............................................................................Jenny Brackett Lights......................................................................................**Jack Sharp Lights...............................................................................Burns Robertson Follow Spots............................................................................Jacob Miner Follow Spots...............................................................................Chris Kim Props....................................................................................*Catie Pickens Props....................................................................................*Jared Hayes Grip.................................................................................................JT Cich Grip...........................................................................................Katie Ring Grip........................................................................................*Emily Brown

Li’l Abner Produced by Special Arrangement with: TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC. 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022 An original comedy by: Norman Panama and Melvin Frank Based on the Characters create by Al Capp lyrics and music by Johnny Mercer and Gene de Paul original direction and choreography by Michael Kidd book © 1957 Triad productions inc. music and lyrics © 1957 Commander Publications *Thespian **Thespian Officer

Director/Producer *Katherine Alexander Katherine Alexander earned her teaching certificate attending classes at Gainesville Junior College (where she attended on a full theater scholarship), UGA and Northwestern University. Certified to teach Theater, as well as, Mathematics she taught at Hilsman MS, Athens Tech and George Walton Academy. Prior to her arrival at Mill Creek in 2008 she taught theatre full time at Berkmar HS for nine years, directing 43 main stage plays and musicals. “Li’l Abner” marks her 24th play/musical here at Mill Creek. She developed a love for theatre in early childhood and has been involved in theatre for over 26 years. Some of her favorite roles as an actress over the years include Dorothy in “The Wiz”, Annie Sullivan in “The Miracle Worker”, Guinevere in “Camelot”, Dr. Einstein in “Arsenic & Old Lace”, Dolly in “Hello, Dolly!”, Mrs. Pearce in “My Fair Lady”, Maria in “The Sound of Music”, Dolly in “The Matchmaker” and The Clown in “Reese & Babe”.

Some of her favorite things about directing are the collaborative process and the unique and interesting challenges that each show present.

Choregrapher *Becca DePlato

Becca DelPlato is a Mill Creek graduate and is thrilled to be back with these talented kids! Since graduating Becca has been involved with the local and collegiate theatre community as an actress, dancer, director, and choreographer. Credits include: MC Theatre: “Annie” (choreographer), “The Wiz” (Assistant Choreographer), “Hairspray” (Penny), “Alice in Wonderland” (White Rabbit). GTA: “Twelfth Night” (Maria), “Alice in Wonderland” (Alice) and “Sense and Sensibility” (Lucy Steele). Becca is currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Acting from the Gainesville Theatre Alliance.

She thanks Katherine Alexander for the opportunity, the talented cast and crew of this production for their hard work, and YOU for supporting the theatre and joining us for an unforgettable time tonight! Enjoy!

*Thespian **Thespian Officer

ACTING COACH *Amy Hatcher Amy Hatcher has thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity of working with such a talented cast. She is happily married to Steve Hatcher and is proud to be the mother of Jake Hatcher (a member of the cast) and Britt Hatcher (who graduated from MCHS last year).

For seven years she has taught Gifted Social Studies at Osborne Middle School and has assisted Travis Smith in Directing four theatre productions at Osborne.

Theatre has been an integral part of her life since she was ten years old acting in “Carousel” as one of the Snow Children at the Town & Gown Theater in Athens, GA. She attended Carson-Newman College on a Drama Scholarship and Wake Forest University for her graduate work. Some of her favorite roles as an actress include Nanette in “No, No, Nanette”, Ado Annie in “Oklahoma”, Mammy Yokum in “Lil’ Abner”, Carrie Pipperidge in “Carousel”, Fiona in “Brigadoon”, Smitty Smith in “How to Succeed Without Really Trying”, Philia in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, Opal in “Everybody Loves Opal”, Betty Meeks in “The Foreigner”, Veta Louise Simmons in “Harvey”, Rose Benjamin in “God’s Favorite”, Miss Skillon in “See How They Run”, and Flora Van Huysen in “The Matchmaker”. She especially is grateful to Katherine Alexander for allowing her the joy of helping develop these aspiring actors and actresses.

Musical Director *Hope Douds Hope Douds is a Mill Creek High alumni (2013) and a student at the University of North Georgia where she is studying Music Education. As Grace Farrell in “Annie” last spring, Hope’s return to Mill Creek High Theatre as the Musical Director for “Li’l Abner marks the first teaching experience in her career.

She would like to thank Katherine Alexander and Stephanie Archer for this wonderful opportunity and is very proud of her students and everyone’s hard work.

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Kayla Buckley - DAISY Mae Andy StanESIC - GeNeraL BullmoosE

Best of luck KayKay! It’s been a great source of pride and pleasure watching you perform over the years.

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Andy, You have worked so hard to follow your own path. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride! We are very proud and looking forward to Alec Beard - Li’l Abner what lies ahead for Alec with his two most ardent you. supporters-sister Lauren and Mom, Lisa Laskey.

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Jessica Fanczi Featured Dancer

Congratulations Mary-Kate! We are all so proud of you. Break a leg!

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