‘Big River’ Starts Maples Repertory Theatre’s Season of Memories

Macon, MO—Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn kicks off MRT’s Season of Memories, which features some of the classics in Maples Repertory Theatre’s illustrious history.

A bluegrass-inspired musical based on the classic novel, Big River follows Huck Finn and Jim on their journey to freedom down the Mississippi River. Their hilarious, suspenseful, and heartwarming adventures along the way feature your favorite Mark Twain characters and an award-winning score by Roger Miller. Last seen at Maples Rep in 2014, we are proud to bring back this brilliant theatrical celebration of pure Americana.

Where: Maples Repertory Theatre (102 N Rubey St, Macon, MO)
When: June 14-July 9 (7:30pm showtimes June 14, 16, 24-25, 30 & July 5 and 9. 2pm showtimes June 16-18, 20, 25, 30 & July 1, 5, 9)
Tickets: $36 for Main Floor & $29 for Balcony. Tickets can be purchased here or by calling the Box Office at 660-385-2924

Directed by: Marc Liby
Musical Direction by: Justin Cowan

Cast

Ross Coughlin as Huck Finn

Clinton C. Harris as Jim

Licia Watson as Widow Douglas

Donald Groves as Pap

Ross Konstans as The King

Todd J. Davison as The Duke

Emma Phillips as Mary Jane

Ensemble

Will Poost

Rafi Mills

Shelly Schaefer

Jorja Focht

Elizabeth Racunas

Aidain Tschilhlis

Chance McKim

Ethan Bond

Jake Daley

Aren Alexander-Battee

Harper Lee’s Classic Novel Takes the Stage at Bellevue Little Theatre

Bellevue Little Theatre ( 203 W. Mission Ave in Bellevue, NE) will present the classic the classic and timely  play To Kill a Mockingbird the weekends of Nov. 6-22. Performances are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM.

Reservations are strongly recommended and may be made by calling the theatre at 402-291-1554 between the hours of 10 am and 4:30 PM Monday thru Saturday.  Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $10 for students with proper id.

Lorie Obradovich is directing this classic, with Robin Klusmire and Pam Matney serving as producers. Tony White is stage manager.  Nancy Ross is in charge of costumes and Wes Clowers is the set builder.  Lighting design will be done by Tom Reardon, and sound design by Dan Baye.  Baye will also be sound technician and Wayne Matney will be lighting technician.

Featured in the cast are Jodi Bagley, Mayella Ewell; Dan Baye, Nathan Radley; Phyllis Bonds, Miss Stephanie; John Carlson, Atticus Finch; Karen Codes, Mrs. Dubose; Zoey Dittmer, Scout Finch; Will Jones, Dill Harris; Deb Kelly, Miss Maudie;Paul Kelly, Mr. Gilmore; Fred Kracke, Boo Radley; Tim Livers, Bob Ewell; Manuel Marquez, Clerk; Jarell Roach, Tom Robinson; Phyllis Mitchell-Butler, Calpurnia; Gary Planck, Mr. Cunningham; Carl Brooks, Rev. Sykes; Wes Clowers, Heck Tate; Aidan Schmidtke, Jem Finch; Larry Wroten, Judge Taylor.

Please note that the original language from the novel will be used, and that may be offensive to some.

This drama, based on the acclaimed Pulitzer Award winning novel by Harper Lee, is set in Alabama during the 1930’s.  The play follows Atticus Finch and his crusade to bring justice to a black man accused of raping a white woman.  The ensuing drama brings racial prejudice to the spotlight in the small town.  Atticus struggles to explain his defense of the man to his family, especially to his young daughter, Scout, as she and her brother, Jem, try to understand the problems of injustice which her father is trying to overcome. In addition the children are exposed to a neighbor who is ‘different’, and learn through his actions that ‘different’ doesn’t mean evil or threatening.

Auditions for ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at Bellevue Little Theatre

Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W. Mission Ave., in Bellevue, will hold auditions for the classic play ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 13 and 14 at 7 pm. Auditions will be held at the theatre, 203 W. Mission Ave., in Bellevue, Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Tues. Sept. 15 Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled to begin on Sept 16.

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is scheduled to open on Friday Nov. 6 and run for 3 week-ends, with performances on Fri. and Sat. evenings and Sun. afternoons. The production will close on Sunday Nov. 22.

Lorie Obradovich is directing this classic, with Robin Klusmire serving as producer. For information call the director at 402-991-9155

Cast requirements for this play are:
10 men of various ages, including 2 African Americans
5 women of various ages, including 1 African American
1 girl approximately 9 years old
1 boy approximately 12 years old.

Since the play takes place in Alabama, Southern accents will be required.

Please note that the original language from the novel will be used, and that may be offensive to some.

This drama, based on the acclaimed novel by Harper Lee, is set in Alabama during the 1930’s . The play follows Atticus Finch and his crusade to bring justice to a black man accused of raping a white woman. The ensuing drama brings racial prejudice to the spotlight in the small town. Atticus struggles to explain his defense of the man to his family, especially to his young daughter ‘Scout’ as she and brother Jem, try to understand the problems of injustice which her father is trying to overcome.