Li'l Abner

Li’l Abnera musical comedy

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Produced by special arrangement with:TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.

560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022

based on characters created by Al Capporiginal direction and choreography by Michel Kidd

book by: Norman Panama & Melvin Frank © 1957 Triad productions inclyrics by Johnny Mercer, music by Gene de Paul © 1957 Commander Publication

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The Music

Act OneOverture“A Typical Day ”………...………………………………...………Dogpatchers“If I Had My Druthers”……………....……………………….Abner & CroniesReprise: “If I Had My Druthers”......................................................Daisy“Jubilation T. Cornpone”................................Marryin’ Sam & Dogpatchers“Rag Off’n The Bush”...............................................................Dogpatchers“Namely You” ........................................................................Abner & Daisy“Unnecessary Town”.....................................Abner, Daisy & Dogpatchers“What’s Good For General Bullmoose”.................Secretaries, a cappella“There’s Room Enough For Us”.............................................Dogpatchers“The Country’s In The Very Best of Hands...Abner, Sam & DogpatchersBallet: Sadie Hawkins Day.........................................................Orchestra

Act TwoEntre’acte..………...…………..................…………………………Orchestra“Oh Happy Day”...........Dr’s Finsdale, Smithborn, Krogmeyer & Schleifetz“I’m Past My Prime”................................................................Daisy & Sam“Love In A Home:..................................................................Abner & Daisy“Progress Is The Root Of All Evil”............................................Bullmoose“Put ‘Em Back The Way They Waz.........................Six Dogpatch WivesReprise: “Namely You”.........................................................................DaisyFinale “The Matrimonial Stomp”..............................Sam & DogpatchersReprise: Put ‘Em Back The Way They Wuz”.................................WivesReprise No. 1: Stomp..........................................................................SamReprise No. 2: Stomp............................................................................SamFinale: Cornpone.....................................................Sam & Fully Company“Bows”.…………………………………….......................................Full Cast

The SettingAct OneScene 1: Dogpatch, U.S.AScene 2: The Yokum CabinScene 3: The Fishing HoleScene 4: Cornpone SquareScene 5: Dogpatch RoadScene 6: Cornpone SquareScene 7: Washington, D.C. SequenceScene 8: General Bulllmoose’s OfficeScene 9: Dogpatch RoadScene 10: DogpatchScene 11: Dogpatch RoadScene 12: Sadie Hawkins Day

Act TwoScene 1: Government Testing Laboratory, WashingtonScene 2: The Yokum CabinScene 3: General Bullmoose’s OfficeScene 4: Corridor In Bullmoose MansionScene 5: Ballroom in Bullmoose MansionScene 6: The Government Testing LaboratoryScene 7: Cornpone Square

CastLi’l Abner.................................................................................Alec BeardDaisy Mae............................................................................*Kayla BuckleyMammy Yokum..................................................................*Savannah PeatRomeo Scragg............................................................German HernandezClem Scragg....................................................................Graydon HidalgoAlf Scragg..........................................................................Andres ValenciaEarthquake McGoon............................................................Joseph RiveraPappy Yokum..............................................................................Alex KingLonesome Polecat..........................................................*Bradley McGrewHairless Joe......................................................................Athan MaschasMoonbeam McSwain...........................................................**Alyssa EblenMarryin’ Sam...............................................................*Adream ThompsonMayor Dan’l D. Dawgmeat...............................................*Brendon DarbySenator Jack S. Phogbound..................................................*Jaelen TynerDr. Rasmussen T. Finsdale..............................................*Dominic RubinDr. Smithborn......................................................................Devin LeJeuneDr. Krogmeyer....................................................................*Kayla Lowman Dr. Schleifitz...........................................................................Jessica TerryState Department Man..........................................................Adam RiddleGeneral Bullmoose............................................................**Andy StanesicGovernment Man/Cornel......................................................*Alex GaluckiAvailable Jones..................................................................*Jake HatcherSpeedy McRabbit................................................................Sam AugustinAppassionate Von Climax...........................................*Victoria RexhausenEvil Eye Fleagle.......................................................................Jack SkeeanWives..............................Ciara Brown, Jordan Burkitt, **Leah Johnson, *Audrey Lockwood, Caitlyn Markwalter & *Mary-Kate Wightman

Stupefyin’ Jones...................................................................Sh’neil Gaskin

Featured Dancers.............Sam Augustin, Taren Bridges, Erika Clark, Jake LaRosa, Paiven Maloney, Athan Maschas, Leah MerrittBri Nations, Gabriella Norton, *Kayla Lowman, Camila Suarez & Nick Thacker

Chorus.....................Mariah Elliot, Jessica Fanczi, Toni Hill, Maggie Kooi, Jordan Lee, *Jordyn Levine, Alexis Pop, *Abney Robertson & Jessica Terry

Chronies.......................Sam Augustin, Devin LeJeune, *Bradley McGrew, *Dominic Rudin & Jack Skeean

*Thespian**Thespian Officer


CREWDirector.................................................................*Katherine AlexanderActing Coach........................................................................*Amy HatcherChoreographer................................................................*Becca DePlatoDance Captain.............................................................*Kierstynn SchulzeMusical Director...................................................................*Hope DoudsActing Consultant....................................................................*Trey Butler

Stage Manager..................................................................**Shelby EverettASM.........................................................................................Katie DoyleASM............................................................................................Ali GibsonASM.....................................................................................Ashley HwangASM......................................................................................Reece SharpeSound...................................................................................*Kenzie Sharp Costumes...............................................................................Madison KayCostumes.........................................................................Mia SollenbergerCostumes............................................................................Jenny BrackettLights......................................................................................**Jack SharpLights...............................................................................Burns Robertson Follow Spots............................................................................Jacob MinerFollow Spots...............................................................................Chris Kim Props....................................................................................*Catie PickensProps....................................................................................*Jared Hayes Grip.................................................................................................JT CichGrip...........................................................................................Katie RingGrip........................................................................................*Emily Brown

Li’l AbnerProduced by Special Arrangement with: TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022

An original comedy by: Norman Panama and Melvin FrankBased on the Characters create by Al Capp

lyrics and music by Johnny Mercer and Gene de Pauloriginal direction and choreography by Michael Kiddbook © 1957 Triad productions inc.music and lyrics © 1957 Commander Publications

Director/Producer*Katherine AlexanderKatherine Alexander earned her teaching certificate attending classes at Gainesville Junior College (where she attended on a full theater scholarship), UGA and Northwestern University. Certified to teach Theater, as well as, Mathematics she taught at Hilsman MS, Athens Tech and George Walton Academy. Prior to her arrival at Mill Creek in 2008 she taught theatre full time at Berkmar HS for nine years, directing 43 main stage plays and musicals. “Li’l Abner” marks her 24th play/musical here at Mill Creek. She developed a love for theatre in early childhood and has been involved in theatre for over 26 years. Some of her favorite roles as an actress over the years include Dorothy in “The Wiz”, Annie Sullivan in “The Miracle Worker”, Guinevere in “Camelot”, Dr. Einstein in “Arsenic & Old Lace”, Dolly in “Hello, Dolly!”, Mrs. Pearce in “My Fair Lady”, Maria in “The Sound of Music”, Dolly in “The Matchmaker” and The Clown in “Reese & Babe”. Some of her favorite things about directing are the collaborative process and the unique and interesting challenges that each show present.

*Becca DePlatoBecca DelPlato is a Mill Creek graduate and is thrilled to be back with these talented kids! Since graduating Becca has been involved with the local and collegiate theatre community as an actress, dancer, director, and choreographer. Credits include: MC Theatre: “Annie” (choreographer), “The Wiz” (Assistant Choreographer), “Hairspray” (Penny), “Alice in Wonderland” (White Rabbit). GTA: “Twelfth Night” (Maria), “Alice in Wonderland” (Alice) and “Sense and Sensibility” (Lucy Steele). Becca is currently pursuing a B.F.A. in Acting from the Gainesville Theatre Alliance. She thanks Katherine Alexander for the opportunity, the talented cast and crew of this production for their hard work, and YOU for supporting the theatre and joining us for an unforgettable time tonight! Enjoy!

Choregrapher


ACTING COACH


Musical Director

*Amy HatcherAmy Hatcher has thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity of working with such a talented cast. She is happily married to Steve Hatcher and is proud to be the mother of Jake Hatcher (a member of the cast) and Britt Hatcher (who graduated from MCHS last year). For seven years she has taught Gifted Social Studies at Osborne Middle School and has assisted Travis Smith in Directing four theatre productions at Osborne. Theatre has been an integral part of her life since she was ten years old acting in “Carousel” as one of the Snow Children at the Town & Gown Theater in Athens, GA. She attended Carson-Newman College on a Drama Scholarship and Wake Forest University for her graduate work. Some of her favorite roles as an actress include Nanette in “No, No, Nanette”, Ado Annie in “Oklahoma”, Mammy Yokum in “Lil’ Abner”, Carrie Pipperidge in “Carousel”, Fiona in “Brigadoon”, Smitty Smith in “How to Succeed Without Really Trying”, Philia in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, Opal in “Everybody Loves Opal”, Betty Meeks in “The Foreigner”, Veta Louise Simmons in “Harvey”, Rose Benjamin in “God’s Favorite”, Miss Skillon in “See How They Run”, and Flora Van Huysen in “The Matchmaker”. She especially is grateful to Katherine Alexander for allowing her the joy of helping develop these aspiring actors and actresses.

*Hope DoudsHope Douds is a Mill Creek High alumni (2013) and a student at the University of North Georgia where she is studying Music Education. As Grace Farrell in “Annie” last spring, Hope’s return to Mill Creek High Theatre as the Musical Director for “Li’l Abner marks the first teaching experience in her career. She would like to thank Katherine Alexander and Stephanie Archer for this wonderful opportunity and is very proud of her students and everyone’s hard work.

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It’s been a great source of pride and pleasure watching you perform over the years.

Love,Mom, Dad, Ryan & Breanna

Alec Beard - Li’l Abner

Alec with his two most ardent supporters-sister Lauren and Mom, Lisa Laskey.

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We love you! Dad, Mom & Kirby

Best of luck KayKay!

It’s been a great source of pride and pleasure watching you perform over the years.

Love,Mom, Dad, Ryan & Breanna

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DOMINIC RUDIN Dr. Rassmussen T. Finsdale

“God is my strength and power, He makes my way perfect.” 2 Samuel 22:3

Congratulations Jessie...We are very proud of you and all of your hard work!

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Congratulations Mary-Kate! We are all so proud of you. Break a leg! You make a lovely wife in your Senior performance! XOXO

Love, Mom, Dad, Eric & your grandparents





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