The community is invited to attend the Branson High School Performing Arts Departments’ upcoming fall production of Almost, Maine.
Under the direction of BHS Theatre Teacher Erin Moody, Almost Maine features a student led cast and crew. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 5, 6 and 7, in the Branson High School Auditorium.
“From unexpected romance to the magic of mending a broken heart, Almost, Maine offers a funny, heartfelt look at the twists and turns of love,” according to a press release from Branson School District. “Join the BHS cast for an evening of laughter, surprises and stories that remind us just how extraordinary human connection can be.”
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by visiting bransonhighschooltheatre.ludus.com.
“Almost, Maine has a been the perfect production for our students this fall. As a director, I have been drawn to the honesty and humanity at the heart of this play,” Director Erin Moody said in a statement to MoArk News Now. “Beneath its humor and its magical moments, we see the desire to be seen, to be understood, and to find someone we can share the complicated experience of being human with. I am thankful for this cast and crew of students and their dedication to this process. We hope you will join us this weekend!”
Branson High School is located at 935 Buchanan Road in Branson. For additional information or learn more about the Branson High School Performing Arts Department, visit their page on Facebook.
Almost, Maine Cast List
Prologue, Interlogue, Epilogue
PETE: Johnny Greenstone
GINETTE: Maddie McGoldrick
Her Heart
EAST: Ethan Worley
GLORY: Georgia Griffith
Sad and Glad
JIMMY: Johnny Greenstone
SANDRINE: Josslynn Silvy
WAITRESS: Maddie McGoldrick
This Hurts
MARVALYN: Jael Frost
STEVE: Callen Marler
Getting it Back
GAYLE: Whitley Crum
LENDALL: AJ Turner
They Fell
DEENA: Lyric Stevens
CHAD: Ethan Worley
Where it Went
PHIL: AJ Turner
MARCI: Chloe Levingston
Story of Hope
HOPE: Sydney Patrick
MAN: Henry Cott
Seeing the Thing
RHONDA: Francesca Rodriguez-Walcott
DAVE: Wes Carnelison
Almost, Maine Tech/Crew
Stage Manager: Molly Bacon
Assistant Stage Managers: Brianna Cardwell, Emmaline Covey, Naveah Farrar, Shiloh Duston
Director: Erin Moody
Student Director: Macy White
Moody Kids Wrangler: Katie Mayes
Light Board Operator: Grant Hunter
QLab Operator: Sidny Pinkerman
Mic Technician: Jonah Conque
Head of Deck Crew: Phoenix Hayes
Deck Crew: Jonah Atkins, Brady Meadows, Ellis Worley, Lily Harris, Ryder Wendell, Amelia Williams
Costume Head: Lilly Matthess and Lily Nations
Costume Crew: Leah Pestana, Natalie Bishop, Mila De La Vega, Nora Teel, Mercy Griffith
Props Head: Ember Straka
Props Crew: Mia Grado, Madison Schneider, Johanna Giese, Kynsley Matthess, Giovanni Verastegui, Khloe Bell
Hair/Makeup Head: Brittany Pech
Hair/Makeup Crew: Lundyn Mitchell, Brooklyn Giannotti
Head of House and Box Office: Lilly Pleasants and Brooke Stewart
House Crew: Blake Gendreau, Cecelia Sullins, Alex Hashman, Kaylie Haak, Zoey Ginese, Kenzie Hamon, Rifa Khan
Box Office Crew: Scarlett Scroggins, Kaylee Russell, Chloe Maki
