By SALINA POST
Tickets are now on sale for Salina Central High School Theatre's upcoming production of Mamma Mia!
Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 27-28 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Central High auditorium. Running time is approximately 2 hours including a 15-minute intermission.
Tickets are on sale online and will also be available at performances. Ticket prices for the production are $10 for adults and $5 for students with credit service charges added to this price if using a credit card.
About the musical courtesy Central Theatre
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs, and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
“Mamma Mia! is one of those musicals that everyone loves because they are familiar with the songs and can enjoy hearing live musicians and live vocalists bring these songs to life during the performance. It is enjoyable to just hear these loved songs performed and then you add lighting, vibrant costumes, magnificent scenery, spectacular dancing, and a storyline and there is something for everyone to love! This production makes a great night out of the house to support local educational theatre!” said Barb Hilt, director.
Hilt said that the Central production of Mamma Mia! is being submitted to the Jester Awards competition at Music Theatre of Wichita.
Cast
Chloe Highsmith- Donna Sheridan (senior)
Harper Johnston- Sophie Sheridan (senior)
Jaxson Rutz- Sam Carmichael (junior)
Blaise Alderson- Bill Austin (senior)
Tayge Jones- Harry Bright (senior)
Audrey Jagodzinske- Tanya (senior)
Michelle Simmons- Rosie (junior)
Zander Flener- Sky (junior)
Brynn Shaft- Lisa (sophomore)
Anna Ireton- Ali (senior)
Andrew Graber- Pepper (freshman)
William Ebel- Eddie (junior)
Gage Gibson- Father Alexandrios (sophomore)
Camille Morris- Young Donna/ Dance Captain (senior)
Rhapsody Polzella (1st grade St. Mary’s), Maya Brown-Mereles (5th grade Meadowlark), Camille Graber (7th grade Lakewood)- Young Sophie (3 different young Sophies featured in a ballet)
Ensemble members (Staff, Islanders, Wedding Guests)
Wyatt Angell (freshman), Benjamin Campbell (junior), Alyx Parker (freshman), Joseph Zepeda (junior), Kaiden Christmann (junior), Marcos Lira (freshman), Gabriel Freeland (freshman), Bishop Talbott (freshman), Tyler Zuege (sophomore), Diego Garcia (junior), Maverek Velasquez (senior), Abby Ludes (sophomore), Lailah Berry (junior), Anna Kraft (freshman), Alyssa Maas (sophomore), Mari Brown-Mereles (freshman), Madison Berndt (freshman), Ellie Riekhof (freshman), Addilyn Jagodzinske (freshman), Kasheia Peterson (junior), Mackenzie Martinez (junior), Bowie Vega (sophomore), Lillian Crow (sophomore), Payton Jeakins (senior), Paige Hinca (senior), Citlali Alarcon (freshman).
Crew/creative staff
Director: Barbara Hilt
Technical director: Bill Weaver
Music direction: Ryan Holmquist
Pit conductor: Lindsay Modin
Guitar 1: Jake Montoya (Lakewood Band Director)
Guitar 2: Bodie Foley (senior)
Bass Guitar: Jessie Smith (Lakewood Guitar Instructor)
Drums: Corbin Banninger (junior)
Percussion: Sam Cusick (senior); Madeline Craft (sophomore)
Keyboard 1: Sue Will
Keyboard 2: Tyler Brenneman
Keyboard 2 (Sunday only): Sonya Burmaster
Keyboard 3: Lisa Peterman
Keyboard 4: Judy Webber
Choreographer: Jessica Polzella
Stage manager: Q Duxler (junior)
Assistant stage manager: Nathan Goldbach (sophomore)
Shop foreman: Trace Horniman (senior) & Benjamin Campbell (junior)
House manager: Cadence Lane (senior)
Assistant house manager: Katherine White (junior)
Light board operator: Jackson Angell (senior)
Lighting design: Barbara Hilt
Sound design: Guillermo Rodriguez (Central Band Director)
Sound board operator: Vy Le (senior), Barron Talbott (junior), Guillermo Rodriquez (Central Band Director)
Running crew/dressers: Tara Dutcher (senior), Lin Miller (junior), Gavin Schneider (sophomore), Aiden Loucks (freshman), Janiah Howard (freshman), Ayushi Bhakta (freshman), Mya Ludes (freshman), Aerith Cox (freshman), Holli Crawford (freshman), Angelica Dao (freshman), Anastasia Corl (sophomore), Trace Horniman (senior), Jayda Rasmussen (sophomore), Jarahya Howard (senior), Montana Morgan (sophomore)
Costume design: Addilyn Jagodzinske (freshman) & Barbara Hilt
Costume shop first hand: Addilyn Jagodzinske (freshman)
Costume crew: Barbara Hilt, Robyn Hilt, Jenn Morris, Mandi Graber, Addilyn Jagodzinske (freshman), Imani McFadden (senior), Chelsea Lewin (senior)
Lobby display: Bowie Vega, Thespian Troupe 639, Jenn Morris & Salina Central Mustangs Booster
Scenic design: Bill Weaver
Set construction/scenic painting: Blaise Alderson (senior), Anastasia Corl (sophomore), Lillian Crow (sophomore), Makyla Dixson (senior), Tara Dutcher (senior), Trace Horniman (senior), Cadence Lane (senior), Vy Le (senior), Chelsea Lewin (senior), Dontai Martinez (senior), Selena Maupin (senior), Imani McFadden (senior), Lin Miller (junior), Montana Morgan (sophomore), Nikolas Lochlan (sophomore), Araceli Preciado (senior), Isabell Riedel (senior), Hunter Rogers (senior), Gavin Schneider (sophomore), Kale Shafer (sophomore), Ethan Shank (junior), Bowie Vega (sophomore), Riley Wedgewood (junior), Chloe Highsmith (senior), Harper Johnston (senior), Benjamin Campbell (junior), Kasheia Peterson (junior), Caleb Morris (sophomore), Camille Morris (senior), Q Duxler (junior), Alyx Parker (freshman), Michelle Simmons (junior), Nathan Goldbach (sophomore), Wyatt Angell (freshman), Gabriel Freeland (freshman), Andrew Graber (freshman), Anna Kraft (freshman), Brynn Shaft (sophomore), Mac Sheforgen (freshman), William Ebel (junior), Jayda Rasmussen (sophomore), Tayge Jones (senior), Bishop Talbott (freshman), Zander Flener (junior), Mackenzie Martinez (junior), Paige Hinca (senior), Chloe Highsmith (senior), Jaxson Rutz (junior), Zander Flener (junior), Bishop Talbott (freshman), Tru Lawson (freshman), Tayge Jones (senior), Keaton Myers (sophomore), Joseph Zepeda (junior), Marcos Lira (freshman), Alyssa Maas (sophomore), Mari Brown-Mereles (freshman), Madison Berndt (freshman), Ellie Riekof (freshman), Bishop Talbott (freshman), Tyler Zuege (sophomore), Diego Garcia (junior), Paige Hinca (senior) Citlali Alarcon(freshman), Maverek Velasquez (senior), William Ebel(junior), Caleb Morris (sophomore), Schayla Bledsoe (sophomore), Jake Schmitz (freshman), Jasmin Arceo (freshman), Ean Inks, Ayushi Bhakta (freshman), Angelica Dao (freshman), Jake Schmitz, Mark Anderson, Lora Ireton, Josh Warner, Charles Goldbach, Barbara Hilt
Properties: Chloe Highsmith (senior), Blaise Alderson (senior)
Spotlight operators: Keaton Myers (sophomore), Angel Mendenhall (junior)
Publicity: Camille Morris (senior)
Photography: Matea Gregg (For Greater Glory Photography)
Poster/t-shirt design: Camille Morris (senior)
Ticket and program design: Barbara Hilt