Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the play
"Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs
Produced through special arrangements with the Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatre Library.
Directed by M. Jane Collins
Cast of Characters
Starlin B. (Curly) is a Senior at CHS. He is no stranger to the stage. At CHS, Starlin was a cast member of Working in 2001. He is actively involved in musical and dramatic productions at his church, where he enjoys working with children. Starlin was a member of last year's Select Choir.  
Dee Dee R. (Laurey) is a Junior at CHS. She is active in D-vine, the Drama Club and FCCIA. Dee Dee was seen on-stage at SGS and in Schoolhouse Rock,Jr.! at CHS. She plans to become an early childhood teacher.
 
Senior class member, Ashley P. (Aunt Eller), is involved in both Marching and Concert Bands, the Drama Club and enjoys ushering for the Springer Opera House productions. Ashley plans to major in music at Auburn University. She can be seen in plays at church and was a cast member in the CHS productions The Crucible and Schoolhouse Rock, Jr.!   Adam K. plays the cowboy, Will. Adam is a Senior, who is an active member of Golden Acres Baptist Church. He has been on-stage at T.H.E. and CHS. Most recently, Adam was a cast member in Working and American Pop Forever. He is active in D-vine, Symphonic Band, Student Council, French Club, Health Care Academy and HOSA,
 
Kristin W. plays Ado Annie. Kristin plans to attend FSU and major in Theatrical Arts. This Junior is very involved in community theater. She has many credits at the Human Experience Theater, Springer Opera House and our own CHS stage. Kristin has been seen here in Working, Schoolhouse Rock,Jr.! and American Pop Forever. She is involved in the Beta Club, D-vine, Key Club, French Club, Student Council, Peer Focus, Drama Club and Select Choir.  
John David H. (Jud) is a Junior at CHS where he is President of the Key Club, and a member of Future Problem Solvers, Centrala, the Beta Club and CMP5. John David plans to attend college and major in English since he enjoys writing. This is John David's first musical and he is a volunteer for the production.
 
Jeremy G. (Ali Hakim) is a Junior, who has been seen on stage in The Crucible and Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.! and was the light board operator for Working. Jeremy is active in both Marching and Symphonic Bands, the Scholar's Bowl, Key Club, Student Council, Drama Club, and is in the Gifted program. He is serving as Drum Major for the Marching Band.   Mr. Rod Glen (Mr. Carnes) has been a special education teacher in Phenix City since 1994. He has a fairly extensive theatre background - having done Summer Stock, Community and Resident Theatre from the state of Washington to Florida. Locally, Mr. Glen has appeared in productions at the Springer and Human Experience and with the Columbus Symphony.
 
  Amanda C. (Gertie Cummings, saloon dancer) is a Red Devil Senior. Amanda was on stage in Working and Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.! She plans to become a physical therapist and is active in her church's choir.    
Ensemble Profiles

Justen Green (cowboy) is a Freshman, who volunteered to be a part of the show. He is a member of the Red Devil Marching Band.

Brandon Hatcher (cowboy) is a Junior at CHS, where he is active in the NJROTC. Brandon has been a part of numerous theatrical productions at church. His plans are to go into the U.S. Navy or go to Broadway.

Harold Howard (Cord Elam), a Junior, is active in Peer Focus and his church youth group. Harold was in Showtime at Central last spring and plans to major in drama at Auburn University.

Mr. Benlee Huguley (farmer) is a French teacher here at Central and has been on stage once before. He is a member of the Lions Club International, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity and Alliance Franchise. He is the French Club sponsor and travels regularly to Europe.

Corey Miller (cowboy) is active in soccer, baseball, the Drama Club, and the Central Band. His future plans are to be involved in a career that is related to animals in some way.

Mr. Wendell Mills (farmer) is the Director of Bands at CHS. Music is his life and takes up most of his time. He has his own R&B band, the "D-5." Mr. Mills has recorded with "Man or Astroman," "Baghouse," Insect System" and "D-5." He played in the orchestra for A Chorus Line and Isis and Osiris. He has been teaching 10 years.

Lamar Harris (cowboy) is a Junior at Central and is a member of the Health Care Academy. Lamar has given many volunteer hours to be a part of Oklahoma! He was a cast member of Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.! and American Pop Forever.

Eric Martin-Powell (cowboy) is a Junior at CHS and active in the NJROTC program. He is a volunteer for this show and is a great cowboy!

Tim Mathews (cowboy), a Red Devil Freshman, is a member of the football team and the Marching Band. Tim is a volunteer in our show and enjoys wearing Western apparel.

Steve Porter (cowboy) was seen on the CHS stage in Showtime at Central last spring and is a Senior. He is a member of the Health Care Academy and plans to attend medical school.

Sophomore Matt Sawyer (cowboy) was on stage in Working and is involved in the Beta Club and Marching Band. His future plans are to go to college and get married! Matt is a volunteer for Oklahoma!

Angela Hickman (saloon girl, Ellen) is a Junior at CHS and was seen in Working and Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.! She is active in the youth group at Summerville Baptist Church where she participates in dramatic productions and the youth choir. At CHS, Angela is active the Beta Club, Drama Club, Student Council and D-vine. She plans to become an elementary school teacher.

Krystina Johnson (saloon girl) is a Red Devil Sophomore and was seen in last year's production of Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.! She has attended the Springer Theater Academy and is active at church. Krystina plans to attend FSU and graduate school in Brooklyn, NY.

Krystal Kennedy (saloon girl), another Senior at Central, was seen on stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.! She plans to attend college and major in the arts.

Senior Amber Lattimore (saloon girl) was a cast member in the CHS production of Working and Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.! Amber is active in FCCLA, VICA, and the Drama Club. She is also active in her church group. She plans to attend college and major in vocal performance or communications.

Kaley Anderson (bridesmaid) is a Sophomore her at Central and a member of the cast for Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.! She enjoys drawing and singing. Kaley plans to become a biology teacher.

Leslie Coggins (bridesmaid) is a member os the Junior Class. She performed in American Pop Forever, which was the Select Choir Spring Concert Show last spring. Leslie is active in her church choir, D-vine and Peer Focus at Central.

Senior Lakyra Jones (bridesmaid) was on stage in The Crucible and Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.! She is involved in the Drama Club, FBLA, FCCLA and drama productions at her church. Lakyra has studied dance and plans to major in the performing arts in college.

Precious Sims (bridesmaid) is a Red Devil Senior, who performed in Working and Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.! Precious is active in her church's choir and plans to become a singer and attend a performing arts school.

Mrs. Brindlea Wilson (Dream Laurey) is the Child Care teacher at Central.
Chorus Profiles

Stephanie Blanton is a Freshman who is in the French Club and D-vine. Stephanie plans to become a doctor.

Roberta Campbell, another Freshman, is fluent in sign language. She plans to become a pediatrician and a writer.

Brandis Cook is a Sophomore who is active at Liberty Hill Church. She plans to major in the performing arts.

Freshman Samantha Daniel is a member of the Beta Club. Samantha plans to attend a fashion institute and major in clothing design.

Sophomore Stephanie Daniel runs track. She plans to become an elementary school teacher.

Sarah Dobson is a member of the Freshman Class and the chorus at St. Mark's Freewill Baptist Church. She plans to major in criminal law.

Zada Durham is a Sophomore and a member of the French Club. Zada was an extra for We Were Soldiers with Mel Gibson. She plans to become a veterinarian or enter the US Air Force.

Keosha Evans is a Freshman, a JV Cheerleader and a member of the Band. She plans to become a pediatrician.

Freshman Jessica Garver is cheerleader for the Blazers. She plans to attend college.

Brooke Kittrell is a Sophomore who was seen in The Crucible. She is active in D-vine, the Drama and Math Clubs. She plans to attend college and become an actress.

Whitney Latimer is a Freshman who is active at her church and plans to attend college.

Freshman Danielle Lawrence plays soccer and plans to become a veterinarian.

Macy Morris is a Freshman JV Cheerleader and is involved in the Drama Club. She plans to become an architect.

Misty Parish is a Sophomore and is active at First Assembly of God. She is a JV Cheerleader, plays softball and plans to become a TV news reporter.

Tomi Philpot is a member of the Freshman Class and enjoys kickboxing and weightlifting. Tomi plans to volunteer at the Veteran's Affairs Hospital in Tuskegee.

Ayshiea Sanders was active in Drama Club at PCIS. She is the Freshman Class Treasurer, and a member of the Drama Club and Marching Band.

Freshman Chastity Threadcraft has been in many stage productions in the community. Active in the Springer Theater Academy, Chastity is also a majorette, cheerleader, Future Problem Solver and many other school clubs.

Christel Whitis is a Sophomore and volunteers at the Roy Martin Center. She plans to attend college.

Kendra Williams is a Junior who is a member of the NJROTC drill team. She plans to enter the US Navy.

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