Li'l Abner (1996)

Li'l Abner

  • Plot Synopsis:

    Based on Al Capp's cartoon characters, this "hillbilly nonsense" musical is centred around Dogpatch, U.S.A. In this town, drinking Kickapoo Joy Juice, fishing, and the Sadie Hawkins Day Dance are everyone's main concern. This is, of course, until the government conducts a study that deems Dogpatch to be an unnecessary place, to be evacuated so that the area can be used for atomic testing. So it's up to Li'l Abner and the rest of the citizens of Dogpatch to show that their little town is a "necessary" place after all, despite the interference of General Bullmoose and his girlfriend.

  • Show Info and Crew Members:

    Show Dates: May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 1996
    Director: Ken Heyl
    Choreographer: Mary Redline
    Orchestra Director: Rebecca Rhodes
    Set Construction: Lou Bernard
    Scenic Design: Veronica Redline
    Costume Designer: Margaret Hough
    Programs: Sal Somma

    Cast:

    Joshua Werner ... Li’l Abner
    Julie Gross ... Daisy Mae
    Sarah Seaman ... Mammy Yokum
    Andrew Kern ... Pappy Yokum
    Jared Welter ... Earthquake McGoon
    Jeremy Burrell ... Marryin’ Sam
    Jessie Kresge ... Mayor Dawgmeat
    Chad Welter ... Senator Jack S. Phogbound
    Li'l Abner (Understudy)
    Liam McManus ... Senator (Understudy)
    Alanna Tarter ... Moonbeam McSwine
    Jason Somma ... Romeo Scragg
    Steve Somma ... Alf Scragg
    Peter Stopp ... Benvolio Scragg
    Nick Rooney ... Lonesome Polecast
    Chris Reeve ... Hairless Joe
    Lori Mosteller ... Carmen
    Daisy Mae (Understudy)
    Sarah Frederick ... Pat
    Lauri Stehly ... Lillian
    Ashlea Terveen ... Bonnie
    Julie Coffin ... Hope
    Jill Redline ... Dee Dee
    Ryan Green ... Hank (Scrawny)
    U.S. Radio Commentator
    Salvatore Zagarella ... Hank (Buff)
    Josh Knappenberger ... Zeke (Scrawny)
    D.J. Fox ... Zeke (Buff)
    Shaun Papay ... Luke (Scrawny)
    Policeman
    First Boy
    Jay Rehrig ... Luke (Buff)
    Jared Werner ... Cy (Scrawny)
    Small Gov't Man
    Tim Gallagher ... Cy (Buff)
    Matt Seaman ... Rufe (Scrawny)
    Chad Henritzy ... Rufe (Buff)
    Darryl Long ... Clem (Scrawny)
    Policeman
    Justin Bachman ... Clem (Buff)
    Amber Redline ... Secretary #1
    Eudora Weaver ... Secretary #2
    Christy Williams ... Secretary #3
    Elissa Hartzell ... Secretary #4
    Joe Frey ... Policeman
    Darryl Long ... Policeman
    Bradley Wentz ... Dr. Finsdale
    Kristy Gehman ... Dr. Krogmeyer
    Niki Flowers ... Dr. Scheifitz
    Lindsay Heiser ... Dr. Smithborn
    Mike Gross ... General Bullmoose
    Lori Kushmar ... Appassionata
    Tadd Williams ... Available Jones
    Jared Werner ... Small Gov’t Man
    Patrick Gross ... Big Gov’t Man
    David Stopp ... Speedy McRabbit
    Father
    The President
    Amanda Shirk ... Ole Woman
    Carrie Pofelski ... Cedwick State Dept. Woman
    Becky Sechriest ... Scarlett
    Stupefyin' Jones
    Mike McCoy ... Colonel
    Josh Hoyt ... Evil Eye Fleagle
    Russian Radio Commentator
    Japanese Radio Commentator
    Christina Eckhart ... Maid (Creighton)

    Director's Notes:

    The 26th season unfolds and the tradition of the Northern Lehigh School District Little Theater continues. This is made possible by my hard working staff, parents, volunteers, and the students in the Senior and Junior High Schools, who came together with great enthusiasm to continue the Little Theater tradition.

    This year we are fortunate to have many talented students returning; and for this, we wish to thank our previous Director and Staff for developing and installing in these students a direction that has been so positive.

    As your new director, I have chosen the musical comedy Li'l Abner. I have selected this musical because it has not been done as a revival in New York and hasn't been done in our own theater. I knew the students would also love it, as the musical calls for 68 characters in addition to the chorus, giving an opportunity for many talented students to perform.

    Li'l Abner's lead parts are extremely crucial to the success of the show, with at least one lead being in almost every scene. If one lead would become ill, the show would be in jeopardy. For this reason, I have instituted understudies for Li'l Abner, Daisy Mae, and the Senator. These students will perform on Sunday, May 5, during the matinee performance.

    On Saturday evening, May 11, the final scene, the two understudies will join the regular actors on stage for the marriage and take their bows together as Abner and Daisy Mae. It's a great scene... Don't miss it!!!