Harrison High School ASHLYNN CAMPBELL, Principal MARIE BRUNER, Theatre Director Harrison Theatre Guild BOARD Eddie Hudson, Co-President Kathy Ratcliffe, Hospitality Diane Mifflin, Co-President Dan Ratcliffe, Historian Karen Steele, Vice-President Tina Odom, Sec./Treasurer Priscilla Moye, Fine Arts Administrator International Thespian Society Troupe #4996 Awards & Honors OFFICERS Amy Tran, President Mallory Mifflin, Vice-President Kailey Ratcliffe, Secretary & Webmaster Hannah Woodward, Historian Drama Club OFFICERS Brandon Bayani, President Alyssa Johnson, Vice-President Morgan Odom, Secretary Katie Jordan, Hospitality Region 4-AAAAAA Runner Up Best Costume Best Actor (Sully Brown) All Star Cast Members (Kiki Ellis & Jonathan Wurtz) Selected to be performed at the annual State Thespian Conference on Friday, February 5th
AMY TRAN is the daughter of Nhu and My-Phuong Tran. She is a senior and is 17 years old. This is Amy s second year in theatre and first One-Act play. Amy would like to thank her family for supporting her and Mrs. Bruner for her dedication to the theatre department. A Midsummer Night s Dream HANNAH WOODWARD is the daughter of Richard and Terri Woodward. She a junior and is 16 years old. Hannah has been involved in theatre since her freshman year (19 productions), Midsummer will make her 3rd One-Act play. She would like to thank Mal and Alex, Jem and Kiki for being good friends, and Bruner for everything she does for this department. JONATHAN WURTZ is the son of Sandee Pennington and David Wurtz. He is 15 years old and in 10th grade. This is his first One-Act play and his first year in theatre. Jonathan would like to thank his friends Max, Mac, and Kevin for their friendship. He d also like to thank his grandmother for her constant support. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Our Director MARIE BRUNER B.A. Theatre Agnes Scott College M.Ed. Spanish Education Valdosta State University Ph.D. Teaching & Learning Georgia State University Dr. Bruner has been teaching for 27 years, seven of which she spent as a theatre director at Tift County High School and this is her second year as director for Harrison High School. For 26 years of her career, she taught Spanish. She has directed students to three region titles at one-act play competitions, including last year s I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Dr. Bruner performed in children s shows and musicals in college. She has also been the costume designer and publicity manager for numerous productions. She is extremely proud of the efforts of this cast and crew as they brought Midsummer to life. This particular show will always be a special memory and experience for her. She is excited to see what it s like to perform at Thescon and is really proud of this group for being selected to perform at the State Conference. CAST The Fairy Kingdom TITANIA, Queen of the Fairies... Morgan Odom OBERON, King of the Fairies... Baxter Ronquillo PUCK... Kiki Ellis MOTH... Indy Michio FAIRIES... Hannah Arnold, Brandon Bayani, Jemilya Benjamin, Baylee Bramlett, Abby Brown, Aerial Harper, Alyssa Johnson, Brianna Koepka, Vanessa Mason, Brenna McNulty, Katie Nelson, Brennan Parker, Kailey Ratcliffe, Amy Tran The Rustics NICK BOTTOM, a weaver... Sully Brown PETER QUINCE, a carpenter... Max Caylor SNUG, a joiner... Mac McCord STARVELING, a tailor... Clayton Moore FRANCES FLUTE, a bellows-mender... Jonathan Wurtz TOM SNOUT, a tinker... Alec Andrew CREW STAGE MANAGER & BOX OFFICE... Mallory Mifflin SOUND TECHNICIAN... Hannah Woodward LIGHTING TECHNICIAN...Sierra Steadham PROPERTIES MANAGER... Alex Steele COSTUME HEAD... Mackenzie Marr COSTUME CREW... Emily Bohn MAKE-UP... Hannah Arnold, Elizabeth Flowers & Sarah Petrea DONKEY HEAD CONSTRUCTION... Lauren Benjamin PUBLICITY... Alex Steele SET CONSTRUCTION... Eddie Hudson & Bill Mifflin SET DESIGN & PAINTING... Alyssa Johnson
SARAH PETREA is the daughter of Linda and Barry Petrea. She is 16 years old and is a junior. This was her first One-Act play. Sarah would like to thank Mrs. Bruner and anyone who has helped her with her first year. BRENNAN PARKER is the son of Dr. Todd and Dawn Parker. He is in 11th grade and is 17 years old. This is Brennan s second One-Act play and he has been involved in Harrison theatre for about one year. Brennan would like to thank his parents for their everlasting support, and Mrs. Bruner for serving him not only as an accomplished director, but as a perfect role model. KAILEY RATCLIFFE is the daughter and Dan and Kathy Ratcliffe. She is a junior and is 16 years old. Kailey has been involved in theatre since her freshman year, but this will be her first One-Act play. Kailey would like to thank Mrs. Bruner for being such a great director, Ms. Schuitema for being awesome and making the lullaby so much better, her family for being so supportive and, most importantly, her Lord and Savior for blessing her. BAXTER RONQUILLO is the son of Oliver Ronquillo. He is in 11th grade and is 16 years old. This is his second One-Act Competition. Baxter would like thank the cast of the show for being amazing friends, consultants, critics, and support. ALEXANDRA STEELE is the daughter of Karen and Rich Steele. She is 17 years old and in 11th grade. This is her second year in theatre, but her first One-Act play. Alex would like to thank Mallory Mifflin and Hannah Woodward, as well as Elle Woods for always inspiring her to go out there and get em'!! SIERRA STEADHAM is the daughter of Keith and Darla Steadham. She is 15 years old and is a sophomore. This is her first year in Harrison theatre and her first One-Act Play. Sierra would like to thank Dr. Bruner for believing in her, Brenna McNulty for always driving her home, her family, and Max Caylor for pushing her limits and never failing to make her smile. Finally she d like to thank Jesus, for guiding my life and helping her become a better more Christ-like person.
ONE-ACT CAST & CREW ALEC ANDREW is the son of Jeff and Lori Andrew is 17 years old and is a senior. This was his first One-Act Competition even though he has been a part of theatre since last fall. He would like to thank his parents for supporting him and all his wonderful friends who inspire him every day. HANNAH ARNOLD is a 17 year old senior, the daughter of Brad and Candy Arnold. She has been involved in theatre since her sophomore year. This was Hannah s second One-Act Competition. Hannah would like to thank her parents for being supportive and the Lord. BRANDON BAYANI is 17 years old and this is his senior year. He has been involved in theatre for one year now and was part of last year s One-Act Competition show, I Never Saw Another Butterfly. Brandon would like to thank his friends, and his parents Amir and Shari. JEMILYA BENJAMIN is 17 years old and is the daughter of Jason and Rhonda Smith. This is her senior year and her 4th year in Harrison Theatre. Jemilya enjoyed being part of her first One-Act Competition. She would like to thank Terry Rashwanton for being the best human in existence. EMILY BOHN is the daughter of Jenny and Chris Bohn. She is 16 and this is her junior year. Emily has been in theatre for about a year, but this was her first One-Act Competition. She would like to thank her mom for being so supportive and the costume crew for all the memories from this show. BAYLEE BRAMLETT is a 17 year old senior who is the daughter of Ben and Jennifer Bramlett. This is her first year in theatre and One-Act Competition. Baylee would like to thank her parents and Joe Walker who inspired her to join theatre. ABBY BROWN is the 17 year old senior daughter of Randy and Karen Flowers; she
SULLY BROWN is the 17 year old son of Spencer and Karey Brown. He is a senior who has been in 16 shows since his freshman year. This is his third One-Act Play Competition. He would like to thank his family for always spurring him on to be his best, Hannah for lifting him up when he is down, Mrs. Bruner for being a teacher in and out of the classroom, and the Lord for allowing him to have air in his lungs every day to praise Him. Enjoy the show! MAX CAYLOR is the son of Angela and Danny Caylor. He is a sophomore and is 16 years old. This is his first year in theatre and his first One-Act Competition. Max would like to thank his parents for enduring his presence all day long and his friend Sierra for not killing him yet. KIKI ELLIS is 16 years old and is the daughter of Maurice and Barbara Ellis. This was her first One-Act Competition, but she has been a part of Harrison Theatre for one year. Kiki would like to thank her parents for putting up with her, Jemiliya, Hannah, Mallory and Alec for being great friends, and Mrs. Bruner for always believing in her abilities as an actress. ELIZABETH FLOWERS is the 17 year old senior daughter of Randy and Karen Flowers; she is a senior who has been a part of Harrison Theatre for almost a year. This was her first One-Act Competition. She d like to thank Katie Jordan for getting her involved in theatre. Sully, It has been an absolute joy to watch you find your passion in life and in doing so, seek to glorify God along the way. You are one of a kind and We know there is a great future ahead for you as God promises. We are so proud of you and love you to the moon and back. Dad, Mom and Abby Hannah, We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. Love, Mom, Dad & Austin AERIAL HARPER has been a part of theatre since freshman year and is 17 years old. The daughter of Lisa and Arnold Harper, Aerial would like to thank her high school teachers/directors for helping make her a better actress and becoming the person she is today. She d also like to thank her family for their constant support. ALYSSA JOHNSON is a senior and is the 17 year old daughter of. This is her second One-Act Competition and she has been a part of Harrison Theatre for one year. Alyssa would like to thank her friends and family, especially her mom for her constant and wholehearted support. BRIANNA KOEPKA is the daughter of Howard Koepka and Gina Crow. She is 16 years old and in 11th grade. This is Brianna 2nd year in Harrison theatre and her first One-Act Competition. Brianna would like to thank her parents for supporting her, Mrs. Bruner for all the time and effort she puts into the shows, and Kailey Ratcliffe for helping her get started in theatre.
INDY MICHIO is the daughter of Glenda and Paul Michio and is 16 years old. This is her second One-Act Competition. Indy has been a part of theatre for 3 years now. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her, Mrs. Bruner, Ms. Dawn,and Ms. Schuietema for all the different aspects they helped with the show. MALLORY MIFFLIN is the daughter Diane and Bill Mifflin and is 16 years old. She has been a part of Harrison theatre since her freshman year (19 productions) and this will be her third One-Act Competition. Mallory would like to thank Hannah Woodweird for being her best pal, Alex Steele for keeping her sane, Kiki Ellis for ALWAYS having her back, and Jemiliya Benjamin for making her smile. Also, thanks to Marie Bruner for being a mother to this whole show! CLAYTON MOORE is the son of Trey and Virginia Moore and is 16 years old. This is his first year in Harrison theatre and his first One-Act production. Clay would like to thank his family for support no matter what, his sister Meredith for convincing him to audition, and God for blessing him and getting him where he is today. KATIE NELSON is the daughter of Jeff and Leslie Nelson. This is her first year in Harrison theatre and her first One-Act play. Katie would like thank her parents, brother, and Grandee for supporting her, as well as her "normal" friends for coming to see the show. She would also like to thank the "I am a rock" posse and Sierra for being her original theatre family. MORGAN ODOM is the daughter of Kristina and Russell Odom. Morgan is a senior and this show was her second One-Act Competition. She's been involved in Harrison theatre since her sophomore year. Morgan would like to thank Mrs. Bruner, her friends, and family.
MACKENZIE MARR is the 17 year old senior daughter of Rich and Betina Marr. This will be her first show in Harrison theatre, but she was involved in theatre before in California. Mackenzie would like to thank her family for being so supportive and patient and all the people she has learned from over the years. VANESSA MASON is 17 years old and is a senior. This is her second One-Act Competition, but she has been a part of Harrison Theatre since freshman year. Vanessa would like to thank the Harrison Theatre Department. MAC McCORD is the son of Joellen Gladney and Charles McCord. This is his first year in theatre and his first One-Act play. He would like to thank Jonathan Wurtz, Max Caylor, Sam Mitchell, and Brianna Craven BRENNA McNULTY is 17 years old and is the daughter of Trish and Paul McNulty. This is her first One-Act Competition and first year in theatre. Brenna would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her.