BY SARAH STEPHENS
ELMORE AUTAUGA NEWS
Top Photo: Theater Board member Steve Phillips gave backstage tours at the Millbrook Community Theater during the Morning Brew event. See more photos below.
The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Morning Brew today, and the event was full of characters at the Millbrook Community Players Theater.
Morning Brews are held regularly in the early morning, to allow fox mixing, mingling and door prizes before the normal work day begins. If your business is interested in hosting a Morning Brew, contact the Millbrook Chamber.
The Millbrook Theater is based out of the old Robinson Springs School on Main Street. The theatre volunteers have transformed the auditorium stage in preparation for the opening of ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends.’
The opening is June 20 at 7 p.m. Other evening dates are June 21, 22, 27,28 and 29.
2 p.m. showings are set for June 22, 23, 29, and 30th.
For tickets, visit the theatre’s website at www.millbrooktheater.com
During the Morning Brew, guests were given backstage tours, visited the prop and wardrobe areas and were able to walk on the stage. Peter Rabbit was also present, in character, and posed for photos with many of the guests.
Millbrook Chamber President Brenda Dennis praised the theater actors and volunteers for the joy they bring to the community.
She encouraged everyone at the Morning Brew to attend plays and see the amazing amount of talent on display throughout the year.
Other visitors talked about the benefits of theater, and how taking part can help a person blossom into someone that is stronger, no longer shy, well-spoken and outgoing.
This upcoming play is directed by Michael Proper.
Background – This production is actually five delightful tales including Peter Rabbit, The Tailor of Gloucester and Jemima Puddle-Duck. These are interwoven with the fascinating life of their creator, Beatrix Potter, in this enchanting, enlightening entertainment for all ages. The play moves back and forth from the fantasy world she created to the intriguing story of Beatrix Potter herself, who overcame her lonely, strict childhood. In her early years, her writings and drawings were discouraged in the male-oriented Victorian era. She would one day become the most widely read children’s author of all time.
You will also meet Beatrix’s governess, Annie (who narrates the play), and Annie’s children for whom many of the stories were originally written. Both entertaining and educational, this play is a must for any child—or adult—who has ever fallen under the magical spell of Peter Rabbit and his many friends.
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and his Friends – Cast
Annie – Cheryl Winter, Lucy Hubbard
Beatrix Potter – Sydney Hermans
Mrs. Potter – Meagan Tuck
Mr. Potter – Rodney Winter
Edwin – Gage Parr
Noel – Brandon Shearin, Anthony Abete
Eric – Quinn Tuck
Marjorie – Julianna Stewart
Freda – Alexiana Lee
Norah – Isabella Legg
Yvette – Jeanice Harrison
Norman – Will Barrett
Harold – Steve Phillips
Bodkins – Brandon Shearin
Dexter – Shannon Hodum
Massee – Weston Myers
Squirrels – Kinzlee Price, Leila Harrison, Maggie Young, Julianna Stewart
Tourists – Rebecca Russell, Weston Myers, Lynn Parker, Will Barrett, Sydney Tuck, Ava Northington, Lillie Kate Porter, Ariana Cramer
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT
Flopsy – Allyson Williams
Mopsy – Cate Barlow
Cottontail – Libby Barrett
Peter Rabbit – Reagan Rolling
Mother Rabbit – Samantha Legg
Mr. McGregor – Will Barrett
Sparrows – Khi Ingram, Lexi Parker, Savannah Crowell
THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER
Tailor – Gage Parr
Simpkin – Kinzlee Price
Mice – Leila Harrison, Ariana Cramer, Maggie Young, Danika Lawson, Rebecca Stewart, Khi Ingram
Footman – Weston Myers
Mayor – Wiliam Cooper
THE TALE OF TWO BAD MICE
Lucinda – Ava Northington
Jane – Lille Kate Porter
Tom Thumb – Anthony Abete
Hunca Munca – Ariana Cramer
Policeman – William Cooper
THE TALE OF JEREMY FISHER
Jeremy Fisher – Danika Lawson
Mr. Alderman Polemy Tortoise – Quinn Tuck
Sir Issac Newton – Rebecca Russell
Jack Sharp – Lexi Parker
Trout – Alexiana Lee
THE TALE OF JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK
Jemima Puddle-duck – Shannon Hodum
Rebeccah Puddle-duck – Savannah Crowell
Farmers Wife – Kaitlan Cooper
Fox – Will Barrett
Kep – Sydney Tuck
Barney – Rebecca Stewart
Chutney – Libby Barrett
Visit www.millbrooktheater.com for upcoming productions, sponsorship information or how you can become involved.
