Neosho, 91ÖÆƬ³§ – 91ÖÆƬ³§ Theatre department will present Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up), written by Ed Monk, directed by Annie Smith, on June 21 & 22, 7pm nightly and 2pm Saturday Matinee in the Elsie Plaster Community Center on the 91ÖÆƬ³§ campus in Neosho.
This production offers a unique edge of cast members, as the group is made up of not only 91ÖÆƬ³§ and other local college 91ÖÆƬ³§s, but also area youth from 2nd grade to High School Freshman who attend local schools or who are homeschooled.
Cast & crew members include:
Dad played by Greyson Lamp; MSSU 91ÖÆƬ³§ from Neosho, 91ÖÆƬ³§ studying ecology
Wally played by Simon Smith; 4th Grade 91ÖÆƬ³§ at Monett Intermediate School
Ashley played by Holly Gribben; 3rd Grade homeschool 91ÖÆƬ³§ from Joplin, 91ÖÆƬ³§
Katie played by Astrid Johnson; 2nd Grade 91ÖÆƬ³§ at Triway Elementary in Pierce City, 91ÖÆƬ³§
Prince 1 & Horace played by Joe Deatherage; 3rd Grade Student at McKinley Elementary in Joplin, 91ÖÆƬ³§
Princess 2 & Mayor played by Zoe Deatherage; 5th Grade Student at McKinley Elementary in Joplin, 91ÖÆƬ³§
Prime Minister & Father played by Atlas Johnson; Business Administration Student at 91ÖÆƬ³§, from Pierce City, 91ÖÆƬ³§
Mindy, Mom & Prince 2 played by Gracie Lawson; 9th Grade 91ÖÆƬ³§ at Neosho High School
The Sheep & The Poor Old Woman played by Sequoia Sversvold; 3rd Grade Student at Goodman Elementary
Stage Manager – Tiffany Blevins
Technical Director & Set Design – Sara Sargent-Evergarden
Ensemble members include:
Joe Deatherage
Zoe Deatherage
Atlas Johnson
Gracie Lawson
Kate McCullough
Sequoia Sversvold
Izzy Williams
Production synopsis: Dad’s favorite way to help get his three rowdy kiddos to bed is by telling them bedtimes stories. However, dad tends to forget how the classic tales go, so he uses his imagination to keep the stories engaging. These bedtime stories sure aren’t the same ones you grew up with! The entire family will certainly enjoy this production.
Tickets are available for purchase online: https://crowderbookstore.com/events/
General Admission: $5 | Children (12 yrs. & under): $3