March 4-7, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Understudy Show March 7, 2021, 2:00 p.m.

Muskogee High School Performing Arts Center

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell Orchestrations byAugust Eriksmoen Vocal Arrangements by Rob Berman

ORCHESTRA Banjo - Bradley Spears Fiddle - Shelly Smith Bass - Mack Whitaker* Guitar - Elye Crockett* Piano - Kerry Huffer Drums - Jared Johnson *MHS Student PRODUCTION CREW Director: Penny McGill Music Director: Kerry Huffer Choreographer: Robbie Anderson Producer: Beverly Boyer Stage Manager: Robbie Anderson Set Design/Construction Chief: David Bennett Sound: Sterling Spinks Artistic Design: MHS Stagecraft Class Lighting Design & Operation: Jay Huffer, Dr. Rodney Clark Build Crew: Aubrey Bennett, Henry Haikey, Michael McGill, Ron McGill Stage Crew: Andi DeMar Costumes: Julie Crank, Jennifer Eckerson, Shalyn Gallaway

SPECIAL THANKS Boulevard Christian Church Michael’s Jewelry Muskogee Public Schools Staff Julie Ledbetter Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and Administration Jeran McGill MHS Carpentry Shane Stewart Jason McPeak Muskogee Little Theatre Major Triplett

MHS MUSICAL SPONSORED BY Interstate Properties Holly Rosser Miller

Presented through special arrangement with THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE All authorized performance materials are also supplied by TRW New York Office Phone: 646-736-3232 [email protected] www.theatricalrights.com

CAST LIST

Alice Murphy - Isabella Locke (Lindsey Eckerson, understudy) Billy Cane - Tommy Woodburn Jimmy Ray Dobbs - Charles Mason D. Cane - Lyndsey Eckerson (Isabella Locke, understudy) Margo Crawford - Hayley Hitt (Annelea Miller, understudy) Daryl Ames - Eli Harmon Lucy Grant - Rose McClure (Paige Gallaway, understudy) Mama Murphy - Paige Gallaway (Madison Jackson, understudy) Daddy Murphy - Ethan Richerson Stanford - Jaylee Girdner Man 1/Max - Jack Hewitt Man 2 - Jawuan McGill Man 3 - Adam Stoutermire Woman 1/Florence - Madison Jackson (Rose McClure, understudy) Woman 2/Edna - Annelea Miller (Hayley Hitt, understudy) Woman 3 - Alexandra Locke Woman 4/Clerk - Callisto Potter Woman 5 –Asritha Yarrozu

CAMEO PERFORMANCES Mayor Dobbs - Micheal Rappe Dr. Norquist/Dance Caller - Trico Blue

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2021 All-School Musical Queen and King Paige Gallaway and Ethan Richerson

Attendants: Isabella Locke, Annie Miller, Hayley Hitt

ACT ONE

OVERTURE Orchestra

SCENE 1 - 1945 If You Knew My Story - Alice, Billy, Company

SCENE 2 - 1945 He’s Gone - Mama Cane, Billy

SCENE 3 - 1945 Bright Star - Billy, Ensemble

SCENE 4 - 1945 Way Back in the Day - Alice, Ensemble

SCENE 5 - 1923 Whoa, Mama - Jimmy Ray, Alice, Ensemble

SCENE 6 - 1923 Firmer Hand/Do Right - Daddy Murphy, Mama Murphy, Alice, Ensemble

SCENE 7 - 1923 A Man’s Gotta Do - Mayor, Jimmy Ray

SCENE 8 - 1945 Bright Star Reprise - Ensemble

SCENE 9 - 1945 Asheville - Margo, Ensemble

SCENE 10 - 1923 Picnic Dance - Dance Caller What Could Be Better? - Jimmy Ray, Alice, Ensemble

SCENE 11 - 1923

SCENE 12 - 1923

SCENE 13 - 1923 I Can’t Wait, Part 1 - Alice, Ensemble

ACT ONE (CONTINUED)

SCENE 14 - 1923 I Can’t Wait, Part 2 - Alice, Jimmy Ray, Ensemble

SCENE 15 - 1923 Please Don’t Take Him - Mayor, Alice, Mama & Daddy Murphy, Stanford, Ensemble

SCENE 16 - 1923 A Man’s Gotta Do Reprise - Mayor, Ensemble

~ INTERMISSION ~

ACT TWO

SCENE 0 - 1923 Sun’s Gonna Shine - Alice, Mama Murphy, Ensemble

SCENE 1 - 1923 Heartbreaker - Jimmy Ray

SCENE 2 - 1945 Another Round - Lucy, Daryl, Billy, Ensemble

SCENE 3 - 1945

SCENE 4 - 1945

SCENE 5 - 1945 I Had A Vision - Alice, Jimmy Ray

SCENE 6 - 1945 Always Will - Billy, Margo

SCENE 7 - 1945 Sun’s Gonna Shine Reprise - Mama Murphy

SCENE 8 - 1945 I Can’t Wait Reprise - Ensemble So Familiar/At Long Last - Alice, Ensemble

SCENE 9 - 1945 Finale - Jimmy Ray, Alice, Billy, Margo, Ensemble CAST BIOS

TRICO BLUE, a Muskogee native, is a US History teacher for Tahlequah Public Schools and a proud alumnus of North- eastern State University. You may have seen him performing with the River City Players in Tahlequah. We are excited to have Trico join us in this show!

LYNDSEY ECKERSON is a Junior. She is performing as Mama Cane and Alice’s understudy. This is Lyndsey’s third all- school musical. She has been performing since she was five and is excited to be a part of this show! She is also involved with Advanced Chorale, Robotics, AP Classes, the worship band “Soul Focus,” and participates in her youth group at First United Methodist. She is so happy to be in this show and to have an experience she will never forget! She thanks her family, friends, and church family for always supporting her!

PAIGE GALLAWAY is a Senior. She is performing the role of Mama Murphy and is the understudy for Lucy. Paige has participated in three all-school musicals including “Sister Act,” “Legally Blonde,” and “Into The Woods.” Paige plays the oboe and is the drum major for the Pride of Muskogee. She is co-president of the Advanced Chorale and is on the varsi- ty swim team. She also participates in National and Oklahoma Honor Societies. Paige plans to attend NSU in the fall to major in Early Childhood Education. She wants to be a kindergarten teacher and children’s minister. She thanks God for giving her many talents to further His kingdom, as well as her family, friends, and cast for always encouraging her.

JAYLEE GIRDNER is a Sophomore. She is performing as Miss Stanford in this production. This is Jaylee’s second all- school musical. “Into the Woods” was her first experience. She thanks her family and friends for letting her do what she loves. She also thanks Mrs. McGill and the cast and crew for this wonderful production.

ELI HARMON, a Sophomore, is playing the role of Daryl in this show. He has done several musicals, including “Once Upon a Mattress” and “Into the Woods” twice. He is also involved in Performing Arts.

JACK HEWITT is a Freshman performing as Max. His theatre experience includes Muskogee Little Theatre’s 2020 summer shows, “Grease” and “Newsies.” He enjoys the arts very much and is in Advanced Chorale and Performing Arts. Hobbies include singing and tap dancing! Jack thanks his family for supporting him and can't wait to add even more of a comedic edge to this spectacular show!

HAYLEY HITT is a Senior. She is playing the role of Margo. This is Hayley's second all-school musical. She played Rapun- zel in “Into The Woods.” She also participates in Advanced Chorale, Muskogee Girls’ Golf, works at Pioneer Abstract and Title, and attends First Baptist Church Muskogee. She plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the fall. She thanks God, her family, and friends for supporting her.

MADISON JACKSON is a Junior. She is performing as Florence and as the understudy for Mama Murphy. Madison worked backstage last year in the high school musical, “Into the Woods.” She participates in choir and swim. She thanks her friends and family for encouraging her to get out of her comfort zone, as well as the cast of “Bright Star”!

ALEXANDRA LOCKE, a Freshman, is performing in the ensemble. She is a proud member of the MHS Performing Arts and Tennis Teams and participates in productions with Muskogee Little Theatre and Melissa’s Dance Studio. She thanks her family and the cast/crew of “Bright Star,” especially her older sister, Isabella, with whom she has grown up per- forming. Alexandra is so happy to perform one last show with her!

ISABELLA LOCKE is a Senior. She has performed frequently on the stage, and you may have seen her in Muskogee Little Theatre’s “Mamma Mia!” or “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” and most recently as Cinderella in Muskogee High’s production of“ Into The Woods.” When she isn’t on stage, Isabella loves to be a part of the Advanced Chorale and Per- forming Arts team, as well as working at Melissa’s Dance Studio. Isabella thanks her family for their consistent love and support, and the incredible cast of “Bright Star” for making this experience so fun and memorable!!

CHARLES MASON is a Senior and is performing as Jimmy Ray in the show. This is his third all-school musical perfor- mance. His previous shows were “Legally Blonde” and “Into the Woods.” He participates in the MHS Advance Chorale, Baseball, Band. and NASA. He gives a special thanks to his family for allowing him to perform and to his friend, Carter Beach. CAST BIOS (CONTINUED)

ROSIE McCLURE is a Senior. She is performing as Lucy in Bright Star. Rosie has participated in three all-school musicals including Legally Blonde, Into the Woods, and Bright Star. She is also a member of the Muskogee High School Advanced Chorale and VP of the Speech and Debate team. She would like to give a special thanks to her family, friends, and the crazitas for always being her biggest cheerleaders.

JAWUAN McGILL, a Seventh Grader at Sadler Arts Academy, is in the ensemble. Currently he’s first chair percussion in band. He started theatre when he was seven. He’s been in productions at the high school such as "Shrek the Musical," "Legally Blonde," and now "Bright Star." He thanks his family for supporting him and his "Gigi" for giving him the oppor- tunity to be on stage.

ANNIE MILLER is a Sophomore. She is performing as Edna, a bookstore worker, and Margo’s understudy. This is her second all-school musical. Last year she played Cinderella’s mother in “Into the Woods.” She also participates in the MHS band and Advanced Chorale. She thanks her parents for all of their support.

CALLISTO POTTER, a Junior, is performing in the ensemble and as the Clerk. She has participated in three all-school mu- sicals including “Legally Blonde,” “Into the Woods,” and “Bright Star.” Callisto also plays clarinet in band. She gives spe- cial thanks to her friends, her parents for being supportive, and the cast and crew of “Bright Star.” She gives special thanks to Mrs. McGill for encouraging her to do the all-school musicals.

MICHEAL RAPPE is playing the role of Mayor Dobbs. He made his acting debut on the Muskogee High School stage in 2000. Since that time, he has performed in numerous musical productions here in Muskogee and Northeast Oklahoma. Micheal is a teacher here at Muskogee High, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the “Bright Star” cast!

ETHAN RICHERSON is a Senior. This is his second year participating in a musical, and it’s the most amount of fun he's had at school for a while! His hobbies include reading, singing, and playing D&D! He thanks his family for supporting him during this hectic time of life, and thank you to Mrs. McGill for being one of the best teachers he's ever had!

ADAM STOUTERMIRE is a Senior, and this is his first all-school musical. He plays soccer and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Adam will be attending college and studying computer science and criminology

TOMMY WOODBURN is a Senior and is playing the role of Billy. He has been in four all-school musicals, as well as being active at Muskogee Little Theatre. He is in Performing Arts and Advanced Chorale. Tommy thanks his mom and family for all the support and love they give him.

ASRITHA YARROZU is a Freshman. This is her first performance in an all-school musical, and she is part of the ensem- ble. Asritha has been singing for almost four years and participates in choir. She has been very involved in piano for eight years and dancing for almost five. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, acting, and playing piano and flute.

Congratulations to the Cast & Crew of “Bright Star”! ETHAN RICHERSON PAIGE GALLAWAY TOMMY WOODBURN

HAYLEY HITT ROSIE McCLURE

ISABELLA LOCKE ADAM STOUTERMIRE CHARLES MASON