Drama Club to Stage Li'l Abner

By: Johanna Mathieu

Center Stage Ensemble has chosen it's spring musical for 2000 and the verdict is... bum ba bum... Li'l Abner. The show, which is based on a cartoon strip, has a huge cast and is full of rousing dance and singing numbers. Last seen in the Twin Cities at Community Little Theater in the summer of '97, Li'l Abner tells the tale of Dogpatch, USA, a small town deemed unnecessary by the US Government and to be vacated for nuclear testing. However, after the discovery of the yokumberry bush which has the potential to turn boys into built, attractive men the government reconsiders its decision. Meanwhile, Daisy Mae pursues Abner Yokum up until the fateful Sadie-Hawkins Day Race. The production will be staged April 6, 7, and 8 at the Lewiston Middle School Auditorium.

Auditions for Li'l Abner will be held on January 18 and 19 at 6pm in the chorus room. Directing the show is CSE advisor Richard Martin. The Musical Director is Mr. Libby with Mr. Avery as Voice Coach and Steve Dupont, an LHS alumni, is choreographing the show. With a cast of up to 50, CSE encourages everyone to tryout regardless of prior experience. Pay attention to the announcements for more details.