'Anything Goes' at Moniteau's spring musical
CHERRY TWP — Moniteau School District will present the musical, “Anything Goes,” at 7:30 p.m. March 23 and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 24. All shows will be at the high school auditorium, 1810 W. Sunbury Road.
All tickets are $6 for reserved seating and can be purchased by calling 724-679-0696. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Liz Stewart is the director, assisted by Jarrod Hull. Darcie Bishop is the vocal director, and William Weltman is the orchestra director.
Naomi Wagner is the costume director. Dorinda Aigner is the pianist. Jess Zoppelt is the choreographer.
Karina Montgomery and Nicole Confer are dance coaches.
Set on the luxury liner, the SS American, “Anything Goes” is the age-old tale of boy meets girl.
It's New York City circa 1933 as glamorous passengers eagerly board the ship bound for England.
The cast of characters includes Reno Sweeny, evangelist-turned-nightclub singer; Reno's friend, Billy Crocker; debutante, Hope Harcoart; and the wealthy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh.
Billy stows away on the ship to be near his love, Hope, even though she is now engaged to Lord Oakleigh. Joining this love triangle is Moonface Martin (aka Public Enemy No. 13) and his sidekick, Bonnie.
With the help of some elaborate disguises, tap-dancing passengers and crew, and some good-old fashioned blackmail, Reno and Martin join forces to help Billy in his quest to win Hope's heart and stop her impending wedding.
Considered to be one of Cole Porter's most magical scores, “Anything Goes” produced the memorable tunes of “It's DeLovely,” “You're the Top,” “Friendship” and “Anything Goes.”
Cast
Reno Sweeney, Dakota Sargent; Billy Crocker, Joseph Kunzler; Hope Harcourt, Ashton Huff;
Sir Evelyn Oakleigh, Matt Boozel; Bonnie, Elle O'Donnell; Moonface Martin, Maverick Sutton;
Angels: Chastity, Baily Fair; Purity, Ashton Fry; Virtue, Kiersyn Knight, Charity, Megan Boozel;
Mrs. Harcourt, Dylan Lapen; Elisha J. Whitney, Ethan Hamilton; Bishop Dobson/Purser, Kole Alcorn;
Captain, Emerson Sarnese; Ching, Kayleigh Sarnese; Ling, Kayla Bremiller; Reporter, Victoria Pry; Camerawoman, Elizabeth Fox; and Steward, Camille Baptiste.
Ensemble
Breanna Becker, Ava Boardman, Joehy Brinkley, Gillian Chapman, Cade Ford, Avery Grant, Brianna Keene, Marissa Menchyk,
Kadence Miller, Molly Milich, Madisyn Muisiner, Kiera Muisiner, Kaitlin Nail, Zach Pry, Brittany Ritts, Lexi Watterson and Caitlyn Williams
Stage Crew
Students: Logan Bowser, Ray Dean, Andrew Dodgson, Matthew Dodgson, Evan Fair, Michael Pry-Sock, Josie Reott, Brandon Ritts, Heather Sholes, Sophia Tennent and William Tennent;
Adults: Anthony LoDico, Steve Morgan and Olivia Tennent.
Pit Band
Reed 1, Molly Donahue; Reed 2, Curtis Fisher, Victoria McKinlay; Reed 3, Katie Fallen, Korynne Young; Reed 4, Amber Flynn;
Trumpet 2, Emily Zang; Trumpet 3, Amanda Wise; Trombone, Jake Kilcoin; Guitar, Sean Wallace; Percussion, Avery Smith, Trinity Snyder.
Guest musicians: Trumpet 1, Ashley Hawk and Bass, Jim Weltman.