Northern Lehigh Little Theatre
Cast, Crew, and Pit of Lucky Stiff
2010 FALL PLAY (November)
The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower
By Laurie Bryant
If somebody kidnapped your least favorite teacher, would you want her back? In
an award-winning comedic tale loosely based on O. Henry’s classic story, Casey
and Tim nab their demanding English teacher to avoid having to take a test, but
they find that no one wants her back! It’s bad enough that she corrects the
grammar in their ransom note and makes them rewrite it, but when the captive
teacher assigns them a research paper on famous kidnappings in history, the
young kidnappers find themselves doing more school work than ever! Meanwhile,
nobody takes the new principal (a former student of Miss Dower’s) seriously, a
high-strung ex-Marine corporate exec turned housewife runs a PTA bake sale
fundraiser with military precision, a Star Trek-obsessed custodian works
frantically to keep the crumbling building ship-shape and the football mascot
believes himself a real Viking warrior with his sassy cousin from Brooklyn as
his Valkyrie-in-training. Great characters and sharp humor make this loose
adaptation of O. Henry’s classic Ransom of Red Chief a delightful choice for any
audience!
November 20th @ 7pm
November 21st @ 2pm
Auditions for The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower (by Laurie Bryant) will be Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 4pm - 7pm in the High School Auditorium.
There will be a MEET & GREET with the Director on Wednesday, September 15 at 4pm
in the Auditorium. Hear what is expected of the new school year. Students will
be able to pick up SIDES for Play Auditions at the meeting. If you are unable to
attend, have a friend pick up your SIDES.
Cast of Characters:
Principal Donnelly (F)
Casey Matthews (F)
Tim Stack (M)
Ms. Hamilton (F)
Miss Hightower (F)
Mr. Lockman (M)
Monty the Custodian (M)
Mr. / Mrs. Post (M or F)
Mr. / Mrs. Bentley (M or F)
Hilda (F)
Erik the Viking (M)
Michelle (F)
Myra Lyman (F)
Coach Seaver (M)
Andre / Andrea (M or F)
Captain Peters (F)
Raphael / Raphaella (M or F)
Captain Peters (F)
Ensemble of Students and PTA Parents
2011 SPRING MUSICAL (March)
Once On This Island
Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy
tale "The Little Mermaid" tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who
rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her
island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the
island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the
powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.
"Once On This Island" is a director/choreographer's dream, an intimate show
presented in a dance/movement-driven style reminiscent of story theatre, with a
small band and minimal - though colorful - sets and costumes that capture the
imagination of the audience. Its catchy, contemporary, and Caribbean-flavored
score by the Tony® Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen
Flaherty ("Ragtime" and the animated film "Anastasia") includes tender ballads
and rousing celebratory numbers for an ensemble cast of strong singers.
March 11th @ 7pm
March 12th @ 2pm & 7pm
March 13th @ 7pm
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