Charger Arts & Entertainment

“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” comes to CHS

Holley Roberts, Charger Staff

After building a hearty reputation with shows such as “Cinderella,” “The Sound of Music,” and “South Pacific,” the CHS drama and music departments are at it again with their 2003 production of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” a musical comedy/love story for all ages. 

Director Bruce Anderson says, “We plan to maintain the excellent quality of our previous shows here at CHS.”  Those who have experienced his previous shows will take his word for it.

The cast features seniors Jay Sandlin, a first-timer on the stage, and Susan Luna, who appeared in several shows throughout her high school carreer.

These two portray leads Adam Pontipee, a mountain man, and Milly, a town girl who becomes his wife.  A talented cast of some thirty odd performers backs Jay and Susan. 

“The cast as a whole is coming together very nicely and rehearsals are going quite well,” Anderson says.

Senior Spud Flatt, who plays Gideon in the play, says, “This cast has been stated as Mr. Anderson’s best cast ever.”

The story, based on Stephen Benet’s story “The Sobbin’ Women,” tells of Adam and his six brothers, who decide to look for wives.  Adam finds Milly and they marry. 

Milly teaches Adam’s brothers some manners and takes them to a social, where they all meet girls they like. 

Too bad these girls are already taken.  The brothers are devastated, but they decide to steal the girls away. 

When they all find themselves snowed in at a cabin on the mountain, all ends well and not without comedy. 

“I expect the students will have a wonderful time creating the show and the community will enjoy a delightful evening of family entertainment with lots of laughs; it’s good clean fun for everyone,” says Anderson.

Bruce Anderson is the director, Michael Choate is music director, and David Talbert will conduct the orchestra. 

Come out and support the CHS drama department! 

Besides, what better way to spend a lovely winter evening? 

Performances are scheduled for Feb. 27-28, March 1, 5, and 7.

~Article prepared for web by Steven Linger and Joy Wheeler~