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On behalf of the Mill Creek Encore Alliance,
I would like to thank you for supporting what we believe to be the latest in a long series of outstanding theatrical productions staged at Mill Creek. Recent theatre seasons have provided many unforgettable moments for our patrons, thanks primarily to Katherine Alexander - Theatre Director, and our students who have devoted many nights, weekends, and their boundless energies to become the actors, dancers, singers, theatrical technicians, playwrights, and directors you see before you tonight.
by Matt Buchan These successes have popularized our Theatre Program to the an all who wish to be a part of this extent that additional classes were added this year to accommodate
rewarding in-school and after-school experience. However, with success comes a greater overhead cost; badly needed upgrades to dressing rooms, prop and costume storage areas, sound system, and IT systems integration were completed. Other projects, such as stage curtain repair or replacement, are currently on hold. Mill Creek Encore Alliance is the non-profit organization responsible for raising the funds necessary to stage these productions, and we are honored to do so. Supplemental fundraising is the only way we can continue to keep the quality of the program consistently high while accommodating the number of students expected to participate in 2015 and beyond. At the same time, many of our Mill Creek families are in less of a position to help financially. As a result: This year, we have fewer donors and fewer donations than ever before. This year we need your help. Your tax deductible gift of $100 would allow us to buy any of the following for the remaining productions: • • • • •
18 yards of material for the costumes you see tonight 9 cans of paint 6 sheets of ¼” plywood used in the sets 1 day of truck rental to move the set to a competition venue 1/30th of the $3000 royalty fees necessary to license a musical
While every stick of lumber is re-used until it’s no longer serviceable, these items, and many others, are the day-to-day consumables critical to bringing each production from concept to opening night. Please help us maintain our theatre season by writing a check to Mill Creek Encore Alliance (or MCEA) and dropping it in the collection top hat on your way out or visiting us online at www.millcreektheatre.com/donate. Your donation is fully tax deductible, with every dollar going directly to support productions staged by Mill Creek Theatre.
Thank You for Your Generosity. Bill Skeean, Co-President, MCEA
MILL CREEK HIGH SCHOOL AND OSBORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Our Very Own Superhero This show is dedicated to Jason Lane, our very own Superhero. Thank you for making it possibe for us to work together this year on the MCHS Theatre Team. Katherine Alexander & Amy Hatcher
Jason Lane, Principal Mill Creek High School
“What does it mean to be a superhero? We’re all fighting for the better good. But, at the same time, what stands out is, as superheroes, you don’t give up; you don’t surrender... that’s what makes a superhero.” ~Ellen Wong
written by: David Rogers directed by: Amy B. Hatcher produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois Acrobatman, Albatross, H20 Girl, Astarte, Tapeman, Miss Invisowrap, Electroman, Gadzooks. And that’s only part of the cast of this comedy farce. They are members of the Elite Idealistic Earth Individuals Organization, commonly called the E.I.E.I.O. Their annual conference at a health spa called O. MacDonald’s Farm (what else?) is attacked by invaders from the evil planet Inferna. Star Raider, the intergalactic villain, has discovered the secret of the E.I.E.I.O.’s strength: they all seem to be some insignificant Earth Person, then they change their clothes and become super heroes. So he has prepared a serum that will rob them of the ability to change clothes! Can the E.I.E.I.O. and the entire Earth be saved from enslavement by nonmembers Superbrain and Wizard Woman? Learn the answer in this takeoff on all the super heroes you’ve ever heard of.
Setting O. McDonald’s Farm, an elegant health spa in New Mexico - Present Day
Cast Brilla – Taren Bridges* Sparkle – Shyla Oliver* Gleama – Katie Doyle* Byron Ceps/Super Brain – Jack Sharp** Terry Secra – Shule Chen* Vera Strong/Wizard Woman – Jessie Fanczi* Miss MacDonald – Emily Brown** Miss Broom – Alexandria Newsom* Star Raider – Reece Sharpe* Nerd – Ashley Hwang* KP 3 – Avery Weinwurm* Acrobat Man – Athan Maschas* Albatross – Alexi Burleson* H2O Girl – Taylor Stringfield* Astarte – Erika Clark* Tapeman – Jacob Minor Miss Invisowrap – Maggie Kooi* Electroman – Adam Breazeale Keexie Lisp – Jenna Pangilinan Gadzooks – Jake LaRosa* Lt. Bullhorn – Burns Robertson** Frenchie Cuisine – Holly Rager Mrs. Onaze – Allison Johnson
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CRew Stage Manager – Jordyn Levine** ASM – Lizzy Fortenberry Lights – German Hernandez* Sound – Lyla Figero Wing Manager – Bri Nations** Mics – Alyssa Eblen** Mics – Alli Gibson** Mics – Sam Augustin* Costumes – Paris McCarley Costumes – Leah Merritt* Costumes – Caitlyn Fullerton Costumes – Arrianne Hernandez Costumes – Kate Skeean Costumes – Alexis Pop* Props – Alex King** Props – Brendon Darby** Grip – Kierstynn Schulze* Grip – Sydney Argento Grip – Sarah Fanczi Grip – Jacobey Young Usher – Madison Mitchell Usher – Madison Hicks Usher – Olivia Clark Usher – Isabella Rivas Flower Runner – Daisey Comacho Flower Runner – Olivia Nash
director *Amy Hatcher
Amy Hatcher attended Carson-Newman College on a Drama Scholarship and Wake Forest University for her graduate work. 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. 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”. Amy is happily married to Steve Hatcher and is proud to be the mother of Jake Hatcher (MCHS Theatre 2015 alumnus) and Britt Hatcher (who graduated from MCHS in 2013). She has taught Gifted Social Studies at Osborne Middle School for the past seven years. During that time she assisted Travis Smith in directing four theatre productions at OSM and served as acting coach for both Li’l Abner and Grease, the last two musicals produced by Mill Creek Theatre. She is currently the Director of Theatre at Osborne Middle School and teaches Production 1 classes at Mill Creek High School. This is Amy’s directoral debut for Mill Creek High School.
Producer *Katherine Alexander Katherine Alexander earned her teaching certificate attending classes at Gainesville Junior College (where she attended on a full theatre scholarship), UGA and Northwestern University. Certified to teach Theatre, 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 46 main stage plays and musicals. This production marks her 30th 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.
EIN: 75-324977 http://goo.gl/jJ83dA
Jack & Alyssa
Congratuations to both of you on
your directing debuts.
It’s all right here in black & white!
You are natural winners!
Alyssa Eblen directs Freak and Jack Sharp directs Fairytale Courtroom December 12th @ 6pm. Mill Creek High School Theater.
Maggie
Have a great show! We are so proud of you and your hard work! Love, Mom, Dad, and Kaitlyn Maggie Kooi, Miss Invisowrap
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“Jack Sharp Super Brain”
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Arrive early enough to be seated before the lights dim. No food or drink, other than water, permitted in the theatre. Silence all cell phones or beepers before the performance begins. When the curtain goes up, if the set pleases you, compliment the designer and crew by applauding. Flash photography is not permitted during the performances. Cast members will be happy to pose for pictures after the show. Leave the theatre during performance ONLY OUT OF NECESSITY. Don’t talk or make unnecessary noises during the show. Presentations of flowers, gifts, or similar recognitions are usually made offstage; exceptions should have prior approval of the director. Never be openly critical of a performer or performance.
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