Warsaw Community High School Drama Dept. Presents 'Seven Brides For Seven Brides'
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David Slone-dslone@timesuniononline.com
Finding a wife in the 19th century was a bit different than it is today. “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” presents a unique take on the search long before the Internet and mass transportation. Warsaw Community High School Drama Department will present the musical comedy Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center auditorium. Tickets are on sale in the PAC box office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, or by calling 574-371-5040. Student and senior citizen tickets are $6, and adults are $10. “It really is a family show,” said Director Dana McAfee. “It really is for families.” The toe-tapping music will have audiences humming along, and people will remember songs like “Sobbing Women” and “Wonderful Day” after they leave, she said. According to information provided, the story follows a mountain man, Adam Pontipee, as he travels to town one day to find himself a wife to take care of him and his seven brothers. He meets Millie who, smitten by Adam’s charm and down-to-earth nature, agrees to marry him that day and go up to his Oregon mountain cabin. The only problem? Millie doesn’t find out about the other brothers until she arrives on the mountain, already married to Adam. She has to adjust to this new life, and family, while finding ways to teach the brothers manners and restraint. Chaos ensues when the boys decide to go to town and kidnap brides of their own.The cast includes: – Brothers: Derek Grose as Adam; Matt Grothouse, Benjamin; Ben Fullmer, Caleb; Michael Kuhn, Daniel; Aaron Secaur, Ephraim; Jonathan Warner, Frank; and Lucas Thomas as Gideon. – Brides: Susanna Stichter as Millie; Alex Denault, Dorcas; Hannah Bishop, Ruth; Kathy Frazzetta, Liza; Ally Aguilar, Martha; Emily Doberstein, Sarah; and Kristen Murdock as Alice. – Suitors: Jonathan Combs as Nathan; Patrick Norman, Luke; Andrew Jeffreys, Matt; Landen DeGraff, Joel; Chris Winslow, Zeke; and Jordan Fredericks as Jeb. – Parents: Matthew Schmidt as Mr. Sander; Jillian Burley, Mrs. Sander; Conner Julian, Mr. Hoallum; Allison Zigon, Mrs. Hoallum; and Mark Southworth as Preacher. The chorus includes Michael Blair, Kayley Campbell, Paige Chalk, Lucy Clements, Megan Dearlove, Louis Gervais, Jessica Hoag, Sarah Kerschner, Joanna Taylor, Garrett Seney, Olivia Wallin, Tiffany Weaver and Natalie Wilson. Extra dancers are Maralee Frush and Kiara Stewart. Stage manager is Cara Eastis.
