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The Beat
Original Lyrics and Music by MJ Etua
Arrangements by Albert Oppenheimer
Director's Note
What a summer! This summer has been a challenge but we have survived and I hope all the hard work shows. Children (and teenagers) have been especially patient and accommodating this year, because as we began the rehearsal process, construction was taking place at the Playhouse on Main. There were many times when the construction crew worked while we 'P.L.A.Y.E.D.'
Thanks to the construction crew for making a few concessions. Thanks, as always, to the parents who let their children participate and help make project P.L.A.Y. better every year. I know that some parents even rearrange summer vacations and other activities just for their children to be in our productions. Without you, parents, the program could not work! And, thanks to my own parents who instilled in me the love of music, performance, and especially the importance of service to the community. Akeva!
A very special thank you goes out to the Starkville Library for their support and especially to Debbie Allen for her enthusiasm, inspiration, and encouragement. And, a big metaphorical hug to Albert Oppenheimer for all of his hard work and musical genius!
Director ......................................................................................
MJ Etua
Arrangements & Additional Music ............................................ Albert Oppenheimer
Cast
The Tonduffs
Badd
Peter, Sr. .............. Keith Caprio Bonnie ................... Crystal Phillips Peta ...................... Claudia Bennett Ashley ................... Katie Klein Peter Jr. ................ Colin Damms Donna ................... Tamarie Phillips Petra ..................... Claire Caprio Debbie ................... Rachel Damms
The Beat Groupies Theodora .............. Kelly Truax Emily Damms Beatrice ................ Hannah Spirrison Alexie Williams Eloise ................... Melanie Morse Summer Jamison Aurelia ................. Chelsea Donohoe Kelsey Damms Thomasina ........... Lindsay Linhares Raven Evans
Blah Talk Show Hostess Brent ................... Josh Horton Midtown Julie Brown ..........Tierra Bynum Lance .................. John Mark Curtis Austin ................. Chris Phillips Reporters Hank ................... Jesi Marsh Leita Story ................ Abby Cathcart Gabby Lipslip ........... Kelly Olivieri
B.O.O.K. Administration Sister Literati ....................... Teresa Wolverton Sister Novella ..................... Sarah Morse Sister Susie ......................... Allison Price Brother John ....................... Chris Curtis Brother Michael .................. Josh Horton
Set Construction ....................... Cast & Parents
Special Thanks
Derek Aaron, Bob & Mary Eleanor Anderson
Pattye Archer, Anne Bonner, Jessica Bowdon,
Jay Cooper, Thomas La Foe, Lyle Tate, Molly Watkins
Bell Building Supply, The Cast of Welcome to the 60's Starkville Public Library, Louisville Public Library Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
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