'Charlotte's Web the Musical' opens Thursday
Oct. 11—RUSHVILLE — Live theater in Rush County is alive and well, and with that in mind Rushville Regional Theatre, Inc. is presenting "Charlotte's Web the Musical" at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 14 and 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Laughlin Center for Performing Arts.
The play is based on the favorite classic by E.B. White, and many actors of all ages from Rush and surrounding counties have been working since late August to prepare for the shows.
Charlotte the spider is played by Julie Gilpin, an RTT veteran, while Wilbur the pig is played by Zachary Hampton. With a supporting cast of many barn animals and humans of all ages, the variety of actors is a treat.
You will enjoy many songs, barnyard mayhem when Wilbur tries to escape the farm, the anticipation of whether or not Wilbur will win the blue ribbon at the county fair, and the hatching of Charlotte's spider egg sac. (No, there won't be 514 baby spiders in the Laughlin Center, but there will be some cute little ones!)
There is plenty to keep everyone entertained, so bring the whole family!
"We have had great support from the community with some sponsors stepping up to help us with expenses of a full musical performance," theater board member Michele Orme said. "We had a successful musicale in the spring, but a full musical is a little different as far as difficulty and costs are concerned. We can't thank the sponsors and donors enough for believing in us and helping bring this show to fruition."
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Mocha Moose, Rushville Pharmacy or from any cast member. Tickets will also be available at the door.
The cast includes:
Fern: Taylor Privett
John: N. J. Blower
Martha: Stormie Degner
Avery: Hunter Cornett
Homer: Eli Bridges
Edith: Mary Robinson
Lurvy: Isaac Krodel
Wilbur: Zachary Hampton
Templeton: Tyler Amos
Charlotte: Julie Gilpin
Goose: Emma Schutz
Gander: Maggie Schutz
Sheep: Lanea Adams
Lamb: Kennedy Miller
Bat: Michele Orme
Owl: Carrie Billman
Reporter/Photographer: Isabella Logan
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Director-Matt Amos
Musical Director-Debbie Ryhal
Accompanist-Parker Wicker
Drummer-Brooke Edwards
Producer and Board Member-Hannah Lemmons
Board President and Choreographer-Kelly Spears
Board Secretary and R.O.A.R. Children's Theater Director-Carrie Billman
Board Treasurer and Set Design Coordinator-Tyler Amos
Board Member and Public Relations-Libby Tanner
Board Member and Props Coordinator, Set Assistant, Grant Writer-Michele Orme
Stage Crew: Grace Doll, Lance Vogel, Shane Allen
