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Little Women

January 16 & 17 @ 7pm

written by: Matt Buchanan directed by: Alyssa Burton produced by special arrangement with Brooklyn Publishers, LLC in association with Heuer Publishing LLC.

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Little Women

written by: Matt Buchanan produced and directed by: Katherine Alexander co-directed by: Alyssa Burton produced by special arrangement with Brooklyn Publishers, LLC in association with Heuer Publishing LLC.

Setting Act I 1.1 - March Home 1.2 - Mrs. Gardiner’s Ball 1.3 - Outside the March Home 1.4 - Laurence Estate 1.5 - March Home 1.6 - Laurence Estate 1.7 - March Home 1.8 - Schoolhouse 1.9 - March Home 1.10 - Frozen River 1.11 - March Home 1.12 - Aunt March’s Estate 1.13 - March Home

Act II 2.1 - March Home (Meg’s Wedding) 2.2 - Scholarly Lecture in the City 2.3 - March Home 2.4 - Brooke Estate 2.5 - March Home 2.6 - Aunt March’s Estate 2.7 - March Home 2.8 - New York/ London/ Heidelberg 2.9 - Newspaper Office 2.10 - Nursery in New York 2.11 - March Home 2.12 - Seaside 2.13 - Nice 2.14 - March Home 2.15 - Rowboat on the River 2.16 - March Home 2.17 - Laurie/ Amy Estate 2.18 - March Home 2.19 - Outside the March Home 2.20 - March Home

Producer and Director *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 45 main stage plays and musicals. This production marks her 26th 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.

Guest Director *Alyssa Jo Burton

Alyssa Jo Burton graduated from Mill Creek High School in 2012 where she performed as Prioress in The Canterbury Tales, Eviliine in The Wiz, Star in John Lennon and Me and Cordelia in Beast of the Baskervilles. She is currently studying theatre at the University of North Georgia in Gainesville and will receive her AA this year. Her production experience during her time in high school and college includes over 12 productions. Her passion for theatre has grown to encompass not only performing, which she has always loved, but writing plays (the first being The Curious Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, which she wrote and directed her senior year at Mill Creek High School, and Rapunzel;UnTangled, which she wrote and directed for Mill Creek High School Theatre in 2014) and directing, including last year’s production of Pride and Prejudice for which she served as a Guest Director.

Alyssa would like to thank Katherine Alexander for her support and the oppportunity to continue her education by working with the students here at Mill Creek High School. *Thespian **Thespian Officer

Cast

Meg: *Kierstynn Schulze Young Jo: *Emily Brown Older Jo: *Rachel Hall Beth: *Abney Robertson Young Amy: *Spencer Linton Older Amy: *Leah Merritt Young Laurie: **Dominic Rudin Older Laurie: *Alec Beard Marmee: *Chelsea McClendon Hannah: **Savannah Peat Mrs. Gardiner: **Alyssa Eblen Sally: **Alexis Pop Men at Ball: *Jonathan (Jon) Jameson & **Bradley McGrew Servant: *Bri Nations Mr. Laurence: *Jack Skeean Jenny Snow: **Alexis Pop Classmates: **Alyssa Eblen, *Bri Nations Mr. Davis: *Brendon Darby John Brooke: **Bradley McGrew Aunt March: *Jessie Fanczi Mr. March: *Sam Augustin Lad: *Alex King Lotty: *Bri Nations Mr. Dashwood: *Alex King Professor Bhaer: *Jonathan (Jon) Jameson

Crew

Stage Manager: *Vanessa Rusu ASM: **Jordyn Levine Wing Mangers: **Toni Hill and **Jordyn Levine Lights: **Jack Sharp Sound: *Katie Doyle, **Alli Gibson, and Michaela Jordan Spotlights: Sh’Neil Gaskin, Adam Riddle Costumes: Anna Carleton, Leslie Gutierrez, and Kate Skeean Grips: Jenny Bracket, J.T. Cich, Mariah Elliot,*Eric Hawkins, *Athan Maschas, Natalia Rameriez, *Reece Sharpe, Avery Weinwurm Props: *Gabriella Norton and *Burns Robertson

*Thespian **Thespian Officer

Cast Credits Sam Augustin* (Mr. March). Theatre: Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Man 1, Alice in Wonderland - Urban Edition (2014) –Caterpiller, Li’l Abner (2014) –Speedy McRabbit, Liberated Cinderella (2014) –Godfather, Jungle Book (2013) –Father Wolf and Oliver! (2013) –Mr. Bumble. Sam will be a featured dancer in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

Alec Beard* (Older Laurie). Theatre: Watch (2014) –Zac, Voices (2014) –Robert Williams, Li’l Abner (2014) –Abner, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Mr. Bingley, and Annie (2013) –Harold Ickes, Warbucks Servant and NYC Tourist. Alec will play the role of Teen Angel in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

Emily Brown* (Younger Jo). Theatre: Rapunzel;Untangled (2014) –The Mouse, and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) – Lady Marian. Production: Li’l Abner (2014) –Grip, and Annie (2013) –Costumes. Emily will be in the Chorus in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

Brendon Darby* (Mr. Davis). Theatre: Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Albert, A Cold Day in Hell (2014) –Steven Lynd, Twice Upon a Time (2014) – Soldier, Li’l Abner (2014) –Mayor Dawgmeat, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Mr. Collins, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Ensemble, Annie (2013) –Hooverville Denizen, Roosevelt Cabinet Member and Bert Healy’s Manager.

Producion: Candid (2013) –Power Point Technician, and Student Directed One Acts (2013) –Grip. Brenden will be in the Chorus in the spring musical production of Grease.

Alyssa Eblen** (Mrs. Gardner/Classmate).

Theatre: Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Woman 1, A Cold Day In Hell (2014) –Maggie Ann, Twice Upon a Time (2014) – Cinderella, Li’l Abner (2014) –Moonbeam McSwine, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Lydia, and Annie (2013) –Orphan. Production: Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Tech. Candid (2014) –Sound Technician, and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Sound Technician. Alyssa will be in the Chorus in the spring musical production of Grease.

Jessica Fanczi* (Aunt March). Theatre: Historically Bad First Dates (2014) –Debra, One Hundred Lies (2014) –Anne, Mother Goose (2014) –Child, Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Princess Penelope, Li’l Abner (2014) –Dogpatcher, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Donna, Annie (2013) –Hooverville Denizen, Dogcatcher and NYC Tourist, The Jungle Book (2013) –Storyteller, Peter Pan (2013) –Croc /Pirate), and The Prince and the Pauper (OMS)) –Miles Hendon. Jessica will be in the Chorus in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

Rachel Hall* (Older Jo). Theatre: Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014)) –Enchantress and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Merry Woman. Production: Night of One Acts (2014) –Grip, Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Grip, Night of One Acts (2013) –Costumes, and Annie (2013) –Costumes

*Thespian **Thespian Officer

Cast Credits Jonathan (Jon) Jameson* (Professor Bhaer/Man at Ball). Theatre: In The Heights (2014) – Graffiti Pete, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Mr. Darcy, Locked In (2013) –John, Pressure (2013) –Alex, Annie (2013) –Rooster, and Flowers for Algernon (2013) –Joe. Production: Candid (2013) –Grip, and No Problem (2012) –Grip. Film: Principles (2010) –David.

Jonathan has also been an extra in Vampire Diaries, (2014) –Whitmore College Student, Red Band Society (2014) –Patient, and DUFF (2015) –Prom Scene. He will play the role of Danny Zuko in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

Bradley McGrew** (John Brooke). Theatre: Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Prince Charles, Li’l Abner (2014) – Lonesome Polecat, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Allan Adale, Annie (2013) –Chorus, Beauty and the Beast (2013) –The Captain, and Trixie the Teen Detective and the Mystery of Gravestead Manor (2012) –Ted Nederson/Eagle Scout and Leader of Girl Scout Troupe. Bradley will play the role of Sonny LaTierri in the spring musical production of Grease. He is also a senior director for the upcoming Student Directed Night of One Acts.

Alex King* (Mr. Dashwood). Theatre: Rapunzel;Untangled (2014) –Sir Brighton, Li’l Abner (2014) –Pappy Yoakum, and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Merry Man. Production: A Cold Day In Hell (2014) –Grip. Alex will play the role of Doody in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

Leah Merritt* (Older Amy). Theatre: Li’l Abner 2014) –Featured Dancer.

Leah will be a Featured Dancer in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

Spencer Linton* (Younger Amy). Theatre: Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Lady Brighton and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Fawning Lady.

Chelsea McClendon* (Marmee). Theatre: Alice In Wonderland: Urban Edition (2014) –Cyclist and Harry’s Hotter at Twilight –Director.

Chelesa will be in the Chorus in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

*Thespian **Thespian Officer

Bri Nations* (Older Amy). Theatre: Alice In Wonderland Urban Edition (2014) –Sever. Production: Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Grip, and A Cold Day In Hell (2014) –Grip.

Savannah Peat** (Hannah). Theatre: Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014)– Mrs. Scully, Watch (2014) – Sam, Voices (2014) –Claire Williams, Li’l Abner (2014) –Mammy Yoakum, Candid (2013) –Nikki Toefler, Beauty and the Beast (2013) –Cleo the Cat, Annie (2013) –Tessie, Trixie The Teen Detective (2012) –Mildred, Hairball (2012), The Wiz (2012) –Munchkin/Winkie, and School Daze (2011).

Production: Cooking Be Murder (2014) –Wing Manager, Night of One Acts (2013) –Grip, and Night of One Acts (2012) –Costumes.

Savannah will play the role of Frenchy in the spring musical production of Grease. She is also a senior director for the upcoming Student Directed Night of One Acts.

Cast Credits Alexis Pop** (Jenny Snow/Sally). Theatre: Alice in Wonderland (2014) –Duchess, Check Please (2014) –Melanie, Li’l Abner (2014) – Chorus, The Jungle Book (2013) –Nyra, Oliver! (2012) –Charley.

Production: Miss Mill Creek (2014) –Grip, Night of One Acts (2014) –Costumes/Grip, Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Costumes/Grip, and Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Costumes.

Alexis will be in the Chorus in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

Abney Robertson* (Beth).

Theatre: Li’l Abner (2014) –Chorus, and Annie (2013) –Chorus. Production: Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Sound, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Grip, Night of One Acts (2014) –Co-Prop Master, Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Sound, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Microphone Technician, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2014) –Microphone Technician, Night of One Acts (2013) – Spotlight Operator, Flowers for Algernon (2013) –Grip, and No Problem (2012) –Grip.

Abney will be in the Chorus in the spring musical production of Grease. She is also a senior director for the upcoming Student Directed Night of One Acts.

Kierstynn Schulze* (Meg). Theatre: Rapunzel;UnTangled (2014) –Rapunzel, and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Fawning Lady. Annie (2013) –Annette. Production: Cooking Can Be Murder (2014) –Microphone Technician, Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Light Grip, Li’l Abner (2014) –Dance Captain, Night of One Acts (2014) –Sound Technician, Pride and Prejudice (2014) –Costumes, and Flowers for Algernon (2013) –Costumes. Kierstynn will play the role of Marty in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

Jack Skeean* (Mr. Laurence). Theatre: Li’l Abner (2014) –Evil Eye Fleagle/Chorus, and Annie (2013) – Santa Claus/Henry Perkins. Production: Rapunzel;Untangled (2013) –Microphone Technician and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood (2013) –Lights. Jack will play the role of Roger in the upcoming spring musical production of Grease.

Dominic Rudin** (Younger Laurie). Theatre: Li’l Abner (2014) –Dr. Rassmussen T. Finsdale/ Crony, Annie (2013) – Bert Healy/Hooverville Denizen, To Date or Not to Date (2013) –Puck, The Mysterious Case of Humpty Dumpty (2012) –Police Chief, and Beauty and the Beast (2012) –Lumiere, the Candelabra. Production: Tuna Fish Eulogy (2014) –Stage Manager and No Problem (2012) –Grip. Dominic will play the role of Kenickie in the spring musical production of Grease. He is also a senior director for the upcoming Student Directed Night of One Acts.

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*Thespian **Thespian Officer

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