SENIOR CLASS STAGES "HAPPY DAZE"

"Happy Daze" by William Gleason was staged October 14-15 by the Class of 2012. Directed by Mrs. J. J. Davenport, the presentation drew excellent audiences to Morris Auditorium. “I think the seniors had a great time producing this play.  They created some great moments on stage and some great memories as well,” Mrs. Davenport noted. 

"SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL" A BIG HIT

The Drama Department's presentation of the abbreviated musical, "Seussical, the Musical" in Morris Auditorium on February 4-6, 2011 proved to be a big hit with parents, relatives, friends and members of the community. Even though snow forced the postponement of a Friday matinee for students from area schools, the cast was able to reschedule the performances for Monday. Under the direction of Mrs. J. J. Davenport, the play includeed a large number of elementary and middle school children as well as alumni, high school cast and crew.

Key parts included alumnus Josh Davis ('10) in the role of Horton and senior Connor Lyons in the role of the Cat in the Hat. Mayzie was played by Brittany Brown and the role of Gertrude was filled by Sydney Perreault. Other members of the cast included Lucas Anderson (Jo-Jo), Mary Brooke Willis (Sour Kangaroo), Carrie Holt (The Grinch), Jackson Turner (Vlad Vladikoff), Zane Patterson (Mr. Mayor), Natalie Chowning (Mrs. Mayor), Mary E. Wright (Yertle the Turtle), Annie Pierce (Thing 1) and Kayla Butler (Thing 2).

Others involved were Sean Cummings, Grayson McGuire, Ethan Smith, Landon Montgomery, Fletcher Hardy (Wickershams); Laura Choate, Jennah Abrams, Alex Hopper, Parker Hanson, Allie Rappuhn, Ellen Davenport, Anna Katherine Green, Annsley Wilson, Abby Stutts (Bad Girls); Kayley O'Kelley, Megan Lyons, Danielle Brown, Ashlee Byrd, Camryn Brown, Molly Ridgeay (Circus Animals); Blake Jackson, Olivia Simpson, Mary Margaret Borden, Madison South, Katherine Pitts, Allie Brooks, Sara Beth Searcy, Mary Beth Dixon, Maggie Hovater, Roxie Hipps, Courtney Adcock, Katie Clemons (Fish); Jacob Hennigan, Laken Swinea, Lucy Burch, Emory Brown, Savannah Montgomery, John David Calvert, Laney Davis, Evan Woodis, Nathan Rikard, Livia Olive, Katie Clark, Allie Mitchell, Jolie Bates, Brantley Jackson, Macy Wright, Abby Howdyshell, Will McMurtrey (Citizens of Whoville); and Emme Hensley, Hailey Chastain, Michaela Clemons, Carrie Holt, Rebecca Hennigan, Hannah Miller, Braiden Jackson, Sidney Harmon, Kesley Butler, Jackson Turner, and Rachael Hammond (Jungle Citizens).

 

"SEUSSICAL" CAST

A portion of the cast for "Seussical, the Musical" is shown at dress rehearsal. The show was staged in Morris Auditorium on February 4-6.

 

 

 

 

 

A SAMPLING OF MEMORABLE PLAYS PERFORMED ON THE MH STAGE:

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Our Town

The Robe

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown

Flowers for Algernon

Twelve Angry Jurors

Harvey