• The Little Match Girl

    Based on the fairytale by Hanns Christian Andersen

    A drama by Herman Ammann

    About the Show: 

    Hans Christian Andersen's tragic story is dramatized with love and tenderness. Ragged, hungry little Maggie tries to sell matches on the icy streets of a cold city, but no one will buy them—not because people are malicious or spiteful, but because they are so involved in their own interests that they fail to understand the needs of others. In desperation Maggie lights her matches to warm herself. She doesn't get warm, but somehow her pitiful little flame lights up the world around her. It is especially meaningful at Christmas—or any season. Maggie may be almost any age of childhood—from a preschooler to a young high school girl. And her story appeals to children and adults alike. 

     

    Performance Information:

    Each performance will be at Mountain Brook High School in the Fine Arts Auditorium. 

     

    Thursday, September 29th            7:00 

    Friday, September 30th                 7:00 

    Saturday, October 1st                   7:00

     

    This production will be the submission for MBHS Theatre at the 82nd Walter Trumbauer District Theatre Competition on Saturday, November 5th at Thompson High School.

     

    Ticket Information:

    Tickets for this production will be $10 and will be online through GoFan. 

     

    Production Staff and Cast:

    Directed by: Jane Ganey

    Stage Manager: Sydney Clark

    Assistant Stage Managers: Miriam Barrett & William Stringfellow

    Lightboard Operator: Laura Joy Simpson

    Soundboard Operator: Creed Allen

    Shifting Crew: Beth Owens

    Followspot Operator: Grant Cooper



    Cast:

    (in order of appearance)

    Grandmother: Josie Gagliano

    Maggie: Mari Miller*

    Visitor: Andie Hites*

    Usher: Lyle Hites

    Father: David Chalmers

    Man #1: Chris Woodry*

    Woman #1: Lily Padgett

    Man #2: David Chalmers

    Woman #2: Emerson Holloway*

    Man #3: Chris Woodry*

    Woman #3: Lily Padgett

    Man #4: David Chalmers

    Woman #4: Emerson Holloway*

    Another Man/Woman: Ash Whaley

    Hostess: Lily Lott

    Tom: Pearson Samuels

    Nita: Amelia Samuels

    Sara: Daye Christopher