"ANNIE, JUNIOR" A BIG HIT

The Drama Department's presentation of the abbreviated musical, "Annie, Junior" in Morris Auditorium on February 5-6 proved to be a big hit with parents, relatives, friends and members of the community. Under the direction of Mrs. J. J. Davenport, the play includeed a large number of elementary and middle school children as well as high school cast and crew.

The part of Annie was played by sixth grader Abby Stutts while her classmate Madison Haney portrayed Mrs. Hannigan. Josh Davis assumeed the role of Oliver Warbucks and Ashley Hargett played his secretary Grace Farrell. Elizabeth Bruce and Sarah Myrick were the stage managers and Lindsey May was the prop manager.

Other cast members are as follows: Sandy (Jacob Hennigan), Bundles McCloskey (Austin Collum), Apple Seller (Lucas Anderson), Dogcatcher (Dylan Brown), Lt. Ward (Silas McGee), Drake (Thomas Haynes), Cecille (Sidney Harmon), Annette (Hannah Foust), Mrs. Greer (Rachel Richmond), Mrs. Pugh (Katie Clemmons), Star-to-be (Hannah Mitchell), Man-in-window (Dylan Brown), Usherette (Brianna Robertson), Radio Announcer (Eric Puryear), Rooster Hannigan (Connor Lyons), Lily St. Regis (Reagan Williams), Sound Effects Man (Lucas Anderson), Bert Healy (Gunnar Sherrill), President Roosevelt (Austin Collum) and Louis Howe (Eric Puryear).

Orphans included Sydney Perreault, Brittany Brown, Mary Brooke Willis, Ellen Davenport, Annsley Wilson, Jennah Abrams, Braiden Jackson, Brantley Jackson, Kesley Butler, Anna Bigham, Laura Choate and Katie Clark. Servants are Michaela South, Hannah Bigham, Hannah Miller, Olivia Simpson, Rebecca Hennigan, Britney McDaniel, Emma Clark, Hailey Chastain and Cele Moon.

"ANNIE, JR." CAST

A portion of the cast for "Annie, Jr." is shown at dress rehearsal. The show was staged in Morris Auditorium on February 5 and 6 at 7:00 p.m.

JUNIOR ACCEPTED TO PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAM

Austin Collum recently auditioned for and was selected to attend the Musical Theatre summer program at Oklahoma City University.  This is one of the most prestigious musical theatre schools in the nation. 

"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND" WILL BE SPRING PLAY

The Drama Department will stage "Once on This Island" in late April. Exact dates will depend on spring sports schedule and will be announced later.

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