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CAST LIST HARDING ACADEMY THEATRE PRESENTS Maria ...... Marian Barber R&H Theatricals (Licensor) represents the stage performance rights to over Captain von ...... Jacob Altrock Liesl...... Katie Riedel 100 musicals by more than 200 writers. These include works by Rodgers & Friedrich...... Brooks Tomlinson Hammerstein (including OKLAHOMA!, and THE SOUND Louisa...... Chandler Donlin Kurt ...... Jack Grizzle OF MUSIC), Rodgers & Hart (, ), and Kern & Brigitta...... Nina Grizzle Hammerstein (), as well as musicals by Irving ( Marta ...... Jordan Butler (u/s Emily Green) Gretl ...... Millie Shelby (u/s Lydia Green) GET YOUR GUN, WHITE CHRISTMAS), (, THE Mother Abbess ...... Olivia Parkhurst PHANTOM OF THE ), Adam Guettel (THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, Sister Sophia ...... Maddie Canterbury Sister Berthe ...... Tessa Mullinix ), (, LADY IN THE Sister Margaretta ...... Sophia Carpenter DARK), such perennials as , UPON A MATTRESS, and Rolf...... Kendall Guess Uncle Max...... Dr. Scott Frizzell (u/s Enoch Odom) FOOTLOOSE, and the longest-running revues in the history of Broadway Elsa...... Emily Patterson -- SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ -- and Off-Broadway -- I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE Baroness Elberfield ...... Zoey Donels Baron Elberfield...... Enoch Odom PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. Recently added titles include , Fraulein Schmidt ...... Katie Savage A CATERED AFFAIR, IT’S ONLY LIFE, [title of show], LOVE MUSIK, FACE Franz ...... Martha Ward Humber Admiral von Schrieber ...... Dr. Tim Stafford THE MUSIC, REEFER MADNESS, ALTAR BOYZ, BERNARDA ALBA, MID-LIFE! Festival Contestant ...... Zoey Donels THE CRISIS MUSICAL, and BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY. R&H Theatricals is an Herr Zeller ...... Emma Brown : www.rnh.com. The /Party Guests Officers Festival Trio Chloe Johnson Sarah Albertini Tessa Mullinix is presented through special arrangement Natalie Miyagi Emma Brown Maddie Canterbury with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com. Sarah Albertini Avery Holdeman Sophia Carpenter Anne Price Elena Parkhurst Party Guests Avery Holdeman Johnathan Dance Emma Brown Elizabeth Allen Emily Hunt Music by SRICHARDound RODGERS of In compliance with copyright laws, and for the safety of our performers, no videotaping or flash photography is permitted during performances. SPECIAL THANKS Lyrics by As a courtesy to our performers and your fellow theatre patrons, please turn off all cell phones. Trent Williamson, Paul Fisher, Scott Frizzell, Tim Stafford, Anna and OCSCAR Brad Barber, “Pappa” Barber, Melissa Canterbury, Brian, Audrey, HAMMERSTEIN II Melinda Webb, parents of the cast, crew, and orchestra. Book by BEHIND THE SCENES and Directed by Orchestration Music Direction Suggested by Jennifer Aycock Colby Canterbury Harrison Howle “The Singers”M by MARIAusic AUGUSTA TRAPP Assistant Director Orchestra Technical Director Elizabeth Patterson Levi Bennett Landon Hale Chloe Birdwell Set Stage Manager Dr. Jeff Frizzell and Jack Cagle David Long Paul Hayes Chelsea Darby David Umber Aidan Efaw Choreographer Katie Riedel Elizabeth Patterson Makayla Heinkel Lisa Jo Perdue Cayden Hoff Tech Crew Stacey Smith Brooke Kenworthy Lauren Avant Jessica Lee Kenny Le Costumes Cooper Manning Elizabeth Patterson Hunter McWilliams Kendra Altrock Shelby Morgan Hair and Makeup Matthew Needham Harding Academy is a coeducational Christian day school NOV. 21 Jana Green Ethan Noble serving ages 18 months–grade 12 in , TN. Katie Tomlinson Austin Opler Mercer Powell NOV. 22 Choreography Reed Powell Harding Academy 1100 Cherry Rd. Memphis, TN 38117 Katie Riedel NOV. 23 Naja Quarles 901.767.4494 Isabelle VanDuren Props www.hardingacademymemphis.org Elizabeth Patterson Delaney Viner Flynn Wilkes All performances 7:00 p.m. Brooks Gatlin, SGT. MUSICAL SYNOPSIS CAST BIOS

ACT I SARAH ALBERTINI (Ensemble) is a freshman at Harding, loves to sing, dance, and perform. She has been NINA GRIZZLE (Brigitta) is a freshman at Harding Academy and is so excited to be performing again. Elf Jr. Willy Wonka Kids Scene 1: Nonnberg at Harding Academy for three months, and this is her first performance here. She has been in The Little You may have seen her on Harding’s stage as “Jovie” in , “Veruca Salt” in , and the Mermaid, Aladdin, and many Christmas programs. She’d like to thank her mom and dad, her brother and “Shoemakers Elf” in Shrek the Musical. Nina loves acting, singing, dancing, and being with her best friends. Preludium...... The Nuns of the sister-in-law, Mr. Howle, and Mrs. Aycock for making this dream come true. “Be strong and courageous. Do Nina would like to thank her family and friends who have always supported her, and Mrs. Aycock for always Scene 2: A Mountainside Near the Abbey not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 being a mentor and a role model. Recently, Nina made All West for chorus and will be in the national high school premiere of Million Dollar Quartet at Christian Brothers High School. The Sound Of Music...... Maria JACOB ALTROCK (Captain Von Trapp) is a 12th grader and president of the Thespian Society. He is thrilled Scene 3: The Office of the Mother Abbess, the next morning to be performing as “Captain Von Trapp” in The Sound of Music. This is his 7th show at Harding Academy. He KENDALL GUESS (Rolf) is in his first year at Memphis Harding Academy. He enjoys playing football and would like to thank his parents and especially Mrs. Aycock for helping him with this performance. He hopes basketball for the Lions. The Sound of Music is his stage debut. He would like to thank his mother and father Maria...... Sisters Berthe, Sophia, Margaretta and Mother Abbess his last musical at Harding goes well and that he can continue theatre in college. for the support, Mrs. Aycock for the opportunity, and the friends he has made at MHA.“For God so loved the My Favorite Things...... Maria and Mother Abbess world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” MARIAN BARBER (Maria) Scene 4: A Corridor in the Abbey is excited and a little sad to be in her LAST show at Harding Academy as Maria! John 3:16 She has been in productions at Harding since seventh grade and has been in many productions around : My Favorite Things...... Maria Memphis. Some of her favorite roles throughout high school include “Fiona” in Shrek the Musical, “The TESSA MULLINIX (Sister Berthe) is a sophomore and has been at Harding Academy since kindergarten. Scene 5: The Living Room of the Trapp Villa, that afternoon Baker’s Wife” in , Jr., and “Vivienne Kensington” in , Jr. She would like to Tessa has been participating in theatre with Mrs. Aycock since fourth grade and plans on continuing it for thank Mrs. A for being someone she can always talk to. She would also like to thank her Von Trapp kids and many more years. She has performed on the Harding stage many times in shows including Willy Wonka KIDS Do-Re-Mi...... Maria and the von Trapp Children her husband for making time on stage so enjoyable. She would like to thank ANYONE who has come to see as “Willy Wonka”, The Little Mermaid as “Adella”, Shrek the Musical as “White Rabbit”, “Dragon”, and one of the Scene 6: Outside the Villa, that evening this show! So long, farewell Harding Theatre. “Three Blind Mice”, and many others. Tessa has had so much fun in every show and can not wait to be back Sixteen Going On Seventeen...... Rolf and Liesl at it this year! She would like to thank her family for their endless support, generosity, and love. She would EMMA BROWN (Herr Zeller) is a freshman at Harding Academy. This is her first production on the Harding also like to thank Mrs. Aycock, Mrs. Patterson, Mr. Howle, Mr. Canterbury, and all of the others that have put so Scene 7: Maria’s Bedroom, later that evening Academy stage and her first year at Harding. In her spare time, she likes to read and spend time with her much time and effort into this show. ...... Maria and the Children many cats. She would like to thank her family, her friends, Mrs. Aycock, and Chris Tracy for their support. ENOCH ODOM (Baron Elberfeld / for Uncle Max) has been in several Harding Academy Scene 8: A Hallway in the Villa JORDAN BUTLER (Marta) is thrilled to be making her debut in her first upper school musical! She loves shows such as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Grandpa Joe), Alice in Wonderland (Mad Hatter), and Reprise: The Lonely Goatherd...... Gretl playing the piano, experimenting with fashion, making people laugh, and being outside. She would like Elf (Santa). Enoch wants to become an actor or a music producer. He likes to play football and have friendly to thank everyone who has helped make this play possible, and she hopes it becomes one of your favorite conversations with others. Scene 9 The Terrace of the Villa, six weeks later things! Enjoy the show! How Can Love Survive...... Max, Elsa and Capt. Von Trapp EMILY PATTERSON (Baroness Schraeder) is thrilled to take the stage in The Sound of Music. This is Emily’s MADDIE CANTERBURY (Sister Sophia) Reprise: The Sound of Music...... The Children and Capt. von Trapp is excited to make her 13th performance on this stage. She is a fifth show on the Harding Academy stage, and she can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been on! She junior and has been in theatre for the past eight years. Her favorite roles she has been were “Kelly” in the would like to thank her family for being so supportive of everything she does. She would also like to thank Scene 10: A Hallway in the Villa, six weeks later play Harvey last year and “Sister Mary Patrick” in the musical Sister Act three years ago. She would like to Mrs. Aycock and Mr. Howle for all of their hard work and patience during the long hours of rehearsal. Enjoy Scene 11: The Living Room, the same evening thank everyone who came out to see this musical and for supporting everyone involved in it. She would the show! also like to thank her family and well as her friends. Most of all she would like to thank Mrs. Aycock for So Long, Farewell...... The Children introducing her to the theatre and being such an amazing influence on her life. She is excited to perform ANNE PRICE (Ensemble) is a freshman at Harding Academy. This is her first year at Harding Academy and Scene 12: A Corridor in the Abbey this musical and hopes that you enjoy one of her favorite things! her first time in a play. She likes to travel, learn about British royalty, and shop. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her. She would also like to thank Mrs. Aycock and Mr. Howle for helping her Morning Hymn...... The Nuns SOPHIA CARPENTER (Sister Margaretta) is so excited to be in her fourth Harding production! She has through this production. Scene 13: The Office of the Mother Abbess, three days later been at Harding for three years, but has been doing theatre since the age of seven. Some of her favorite KATIE RIEDEL (Liesel, Choreographer) Climb Ev’ry Mountain...... Mother Abbess and the Nuns roles include Jack Scott in High School Musical, Nana in , a bird girl in Seussical the Musical is a 10th grader at Harding Academy. She loves to sing, act and Jr, and the Wicked Witch In Shrek the Musical. Sophia would like to thank Mrs. Aycock, Mr. Howle, Mrs. dance and is a company member at Dance Dynamics Memphis. She is excited to be participating in her third Patterson, and her fellow cast and crew members for helping her “climb every mountain”. Harding Academy show, previously appearing in Our Town and as “Teen Fiona” in Shrek. She has been in The ACT II Music Man, A Kid’s and Beauty and the Beast at Theatre Memphis. She has also been in The King and ZOEY DONELS (Baroness Elberfield) is a sophomore at Harding Academy. She is currently attending her I (NDCT), The Little Mermaid (NDCT), Legally Blonde The Musical, Jr. (NDCT) and The Wizard of Oz (CAC). She Scene 1: The Terrace, the same day 3rd year at Harding. Zoey is so excited to be performing in her 4th show. Those include: Willy Wonka, Shrek, would like to thank everyone who put in tremendous amounts of effort to make this show run. She would also Reprise: My Favorite Things The Little Mermaid, and The Sound Of Music. She would like to thank her parents, her amazing director, like to thank Mrs. Aycock for allowing her the opportunity to choreograph the show. She would like to dedicate ...... Elsa, Max and Capt. Von Trapp Mrs. Aycock and the many friends she has made for making this show possible. this in memory of Donald Alvin Drewes, her loving Papa. An Ordinary Couple...... Maria and Capt. Von Trapp CHANDLER DONLIN (Louisa) is in the 9th grade at Harding Academy. She’s excited to be cast as “Louisa” KATIE SAVAGE (Frau Schmidt) has been at Harding for ten years, and has been doing theatre for seven The Sound of Music. The Little Mermaid Snow White, Pinocchio Shrek Scene 2: A Corridor in the Abbey, two weeks later in Her favorite role was as “Flounder” in , where she earned the years. Katie has been in many productions at Harding such as , and . Katie Orpheum’s High School Bravo Award. Chandler has been in other productions including has been having an amazing time playing “Frau Schmidt” in The Sound of Music. Katie wants to thank her Scene 3: The Office of the Mother Abbess, immediately following Shrek, the Musical, Elf Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., The Jungle Book Jr., and 101 Dalmations Jr. Chandler enjoys amazing family for always supporting her love for theatre. She hopes you enjoy the show and that is becomes Gadeamus Domino...... The Nuns being a part of the Orpheum’s Star Council and working with theatre friends across the region. Chandler one of your favorite things. would like to thank Mrs. Aycock and all the other teachers, parents and tech that have helped make this Scene 4: A Cloister Overlooking the Chapel such a great production. MILLIE SHELBY (Gretl) is a second-grader at Harding Academy. This is her first time to participate in an Upper Reprise: Maria...... The Nuns School musical. She enjoyed performing in the Lower School productions of Annie and Captain Louie. Millie EMILY GREEN (Marta u/s, Ensemble) Confitemini Domino...... TheNuns is eleven and in sixth grade. She has been in seven theatre enjoys playing with friends, cheerleading, and Grizzlies basketball. She would like to thank her family, friends, productions at Harding Academy. Her little sister is Lydia Green, and she is in the party scene with her and and teachers for supporting her, and Mrs. Aycock and Mr. Howle for all of their hard work with this production. Scene 5: The Living Room, one month later understudying Gretl! Reprise: Sixteen Going On Seventeen...... Maria and Liesl BROOKS TOMLINSON (Friedrich) is a ninth grader and is so happy to be in The Sound of Music. This is his LYDIA GREEN (Gretl u/s) is eight years old. She in Mrs. Adkins’ 2nd grade class. The Sound of Music is her second show at Harding Academy. He would like to thank his Mom, Dad, and Mrs. Aycock. He hope that every Scene 6: The Concert Hall Stage, three days later second theatre production at Harding Academy. She was a singer in Captain Louie. Lydia likes to paint, read, one enjoys and it goes well and that he can be in more. -- Love is something when you give it away. Reprise: Do-Re-Mi...... Maria, Capt. Von Trapp and the Children and play with her American Girl doll, Julie. Emily Green(Marta u/s, Ensemble) is eleven and in sixth grade. She has been in seven theatre productions at Harding Academy. Her little sister is Lydia Green, and she is in Edelweiss...... Capt. von Trapp, Maria and the Children the party scene with her and understudying Gretl! Reprise: So Long, Farewell...... Maria, the Children and Capt. Von Trapp JACK GRIZZLE (Kurt) has participated in many shows at Harding Academy including Willy Wonka and the Scene 7: The Garden of the Abbey, that night Chocolate Factory (Charlie), Shrek (Baby Bear), and The Little Mermaid (Ensemble). He has also run sound Finale Ultimo...... The Company for Elf the Musical. Jack also played the part of “Dill” in To Kill a Mockingbird at Theatre Memphis. Jack enjoys playing soccer, reading, and hanging with his friends. Jack has enjoyed the rehearsal process for this show and can’t wait to perform for a proper audience. Bios reflect those turned in by the deadline.