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- Stephen Sondheim
- Stephen Sondheim
Meridian Little Theatre Announces Cast of Anything Goes
MLT proudly announces its cast for the 2013-14 season finale, Anything Goes. This upbeat musical/comedy with words and music by Cole Porter is set in the 1930’s. The plot concerns Billy Crocker who stows away on the S. S. America, an ocean liner bound from New York to London, so he can dissuade Hope Harcourt not to marry an aristocratic Englishman, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh. Crocker has boarded without a ticket and is forced to adopt several disguises so he can accomplish his mission of stopping the marriage.
He is aided by the Rev. Dr. Moon whom the FBI has branded as “Public Enemy #13 and his “doll” Bonnie Latour. Hope eventually discovers she has become an heiress, drops Sir Evelyn and consents to marry Billy. Sir Evelyn turns his attention to Reno Sweeney, an evangelist turned nightclub singer and all ends well.
Cast for the play:
Kevin Williams/Billy Crocker, the young but inefficient money manager in love with Hope
Olivia Vaughn/Hope Harcourt, Billy’s object of affection
Sara Odom/Reno Sweeney, evangelist and singer and friend of Billy onboard to save sinners
Monty Royal/Moonface Martin, second rate gangster who longs to be #1 Public Enemy
Terri Ann Pankhurst/Bonnie Latour, Moon’s attractive but not so bright accomplice
Brian H. Smith/Sir Evelyn Oakleigh, Hope’s wealthy but stuffy aristocratic British fiancé
Margaret Remy/Mrs. Harcourt, Hope’s mother concerned with social status and money who
wants Hope to marry rich
Adam Rittenhouse/Elisha J. Whitney, Ivy League Wall Street banker who is Billy’s boss
Ashley Betts/Chasity, Timeiya Harris/Virtue,Katie Bruister/Charity, Reno’s backup singers
| Scott Stevens/The Bishop, who is traveling on a mission trip
Larry Birzer/Captain, Skipper of the S.S. America
Nykolas Alford/Purser, employee of the America who is the Captain’s lackey
Daniel Johnson/Steward, steward of the ship
Scott Causey/Reporter for the Globe American/Ling - converted Christian
Josh Myers/Cameraman for the Globe American/Ching - converted Christian
Passengers and Crew include: Haley Merrill, Jo Ellen Reeves, Brittany Butler,
Malley Scarbrough, Haley Bailey, Becca Denny, Margaret Denny, Margaret Griffin,
Kynsleigh Roberts, Claire McCraw, Sue Woods, Eli Brand, Maggie Craze, Caleb Landrum,
Timeiya Harris, Ross McDonald, Jamie Murray, and Michelle O’Hehir
Production Staff is: Ronnie Miller, Director; David Benson, Musical Director; Carol Merrill, Choreographer;
Carey Smith, Orchestra Conductor; Scott Merrill, Technical Director; Carol Sue Wiggins, Stage Manager;
Shannon Culpepper, Lighting Director; and David Bayliss, Sound Director
Show dates are May 8-14. For ticket information call MLT at 601-482-6371.
Anything Goes is sponsored by John O'Neil Johnson Toyota/Hyundai.
MLT proudly announces its cast for the 2013-14 season finale, Anything Goes. This upbeat musical/comedy with words and music by Cole Porter is set in the 1930’s. The plot concerns Billy Crocker who stows away on the S. S. America, an ocean liner bound from New York to London, so he can dissuade Hope Harcourt not to marry an aristocratic Englishman, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh. Crocker has boarded without a ticket and is forced to adopt several disguises so he can accomplish his mission of stopping the marriage.
He is aided by the Rev. Dr. Moon whom the FBI has branded as “Public Enemy #13 and his “doll” Bonnie Latour. Hope eventually discovers she has become an heiress, drops Sir Evelyn and consents to marry Billy. Sir Evelyn turns his attention to Reno Sweeney, an evangelist turned nightclub singer and all ends well.
Cast for the play:
Kevin Williams/Billy Crocker, the young but inefficient money manager in love with Hope
Olivia Vaughn/Hope Harcourt, Billy’s object of affection
Sara Odom/Reno Sweeney, evangelist and singer and friend of Billy onboard to save sinners
Monty Royal/Moonface Martin, second rate gangster who longs to be #1 Public Enemy
Terri Ann Pankhurst/Bonnie Latour, Moon’s attractive but not so bright accomplice
Brian H. Smith/Sir Evelyn Oakleigh, Hope’s wealthy but stuffy aristocratic British fiancé
Margaret Remy/Mrs. Harcourt, Hope’s mother concerned with social status and money who
wants Hope to marry rich
Adam Rittenhouse/Elisha J. Whitney, Ivy League Wall Street banker who is Billy’s boss
Ashley Betts/Chasity, Timeiya Harris/Virtue,Katie Bruister/Charity, Reno’s backup singers
| Scott Stevens/The Bishop, who is traveling on a mission trip
Larry Birzer/Captain, Skipper of the S.S. America
Nykolas Alford/Purser, employee of the America who is the Captain’s lackey
Daniel Johnson/Steward, steward of the ship
Scott Causey/Reporter for the Globe American/Ling - converted Christian
Josh Myers/Cameraman for the Globe American/Ching - converted Christian
Passengers and Crew include: Haley Merrill, Jo Ellen Reeves, Brittany Butler,
Malley Scarbrough, Haley Bailey, Becca Denny, Margaret Denny, Margaret Griffin,
Kynsleigh Roberts, Claire McCraw, Sue Woods, Eli Brand, Maggie Craze, Caleb Landrum,
Timeiya Harris, Ross McDonald, Jamie Murray, and Michelle O’Hehir
Production Staff is: Ronnie Miller, Director; David Benson, Musical Director; Carol Merrill, Choreographer;
Carey Smith, Orchestra Conductor; Scott Merrill, Technical Director; Carol Sue Wiggins, Stage Manager;
Shannon Culpepper, Lighting Director; and David Bayliss, Sound Director
Show dates are May 8-14. For ticket information call MLT at 601-482-6371.
Anything Goes is sponsored by John O'Neil Johnson Toyota/Hyundai.
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MLT Receives Operating Grant
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Director Ronnie Miller Click on photo to find out more about Ronnie
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A million thanks to the MLT Guild for funds for new stage curtains, portable sound and lighting systems, updating our old house sound system, and a new laptop computer to improve ticket sales. The Guild has two variety sales each year and raises money for our theatre. Their dedication and hard work sets the bar high for all who are involved with MLT. Guild President Nancy Myers needs volunteers for our Spring Sale in April and would welcome your help. Please contact Nancy Myers at 601-679-7671 or at 601-462-9312 for details.
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