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Theatre Young Harris to Present “9 to 5: The Musical”
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Young Harris College’s Theatre Young Harris will present four performances of “9 to 5: The Musical” in Glenn Auditorium of the Clegg Fine Arts Building on the YHC campus. Performances are scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 25-27, at 7 p.m. A “Pay What You Can” preview is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors 65+ or with YHC ID.
Based on the hit movie from 1980 with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is an outrageous tale of three unlikely friends who take control of their office and learn there is nothing they cannot do—even in a man’s world.
“What excites me about this production is the spotlight it puts on the individual talents in our department. Even among the ensemble, each person in the show gets at least one moment to really shine,” said Chair of the Theatre Department and Assistant Professor of Theatre Anne Towns. “It’s a hilarious show, and I’ve been blown away by the comic talents of this cast. Meanwhile, the set and costumes are some of the best we’ve ever seen here at YHC, and a lot of that is thanks to our students working backstage.”
Directed by Towns, the production features senior theatre major Kaisha Marlow of Villa Rica, Ga., as Violet, sophomore theatre major Keeley Akisson of McDonough, Ga., as Doralee, senior theatre major Lindsey Koch of Douglasville, Ga., as Judy, sophomore music major Kevin Garland of Adairsville, Ga., as Hart, sophomore theatre major Hannah Johnson of Marietta, Ga., as Roz, and freshman theatre major Kevin Rains of Ellerslie, Ga., as Joe.
The ensemble also includes sophomore theatre major Drew Andersen of Atlanta, Ga., sophomore theatre major Natalie Andric of Dawsonville, Ga., senior theatre major LaDareon Copeland of Warner Robins, Ga., junior business and public policy major Natasha Davidson of Blue Ridge, Ga., freshman theatre major Charles Ellerby of Atlanta, Ga., senior theatre major Alana Lambert of Dallas, Ga., senior theatre major Ben March of Blairsville, Ga., sophomore theatre major Sarah Mctyre of Milledgeville, Ga., senior theatre major Stephanie Mills of Bainbridge, Ga., senior theatre and music major Sarah Stogsdill of Shalimar, Fla., freshman theatre major Kristin Talley of Lawrenceville, Ga., senior theatre major Brandon Thomas of Oxford, Ga., senior music major Avonne Waddell of Dalton, Ga., and sophomore theatre major Austin Wilson of Talking Rock, Ga.
Theatre Young Harris is YHC’s performing arts organization. Each season, the theatre company presents a full lineup of notable productions, including full-length musicals, innovative dramas, classic plays, children’s shows and more. Auditions are open to YHC students, faculty and staff as well as the community.
Mainstage Season tickets are available by phone at (706) 379-4307, online at yhc.edu/tickets or in person through the YHC Box Office located in the lobby of Goolsby Center. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 3-5 p.m.
About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires and empowers students through the highest quality liberal arts education. The College currently has more than 1,200 students across five divisions—Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The historic campus in Young Harris, Ga., is currently undergoing major campus improvements to accommodate the College’s growth. Recent LEED-certified campus improvements include the 121,000-square-foot Rollins Campus Center, new residence facilities, and a 57,000-square-foot recreation and fitness center. In 2014, the College was granted active membership in NCAA Division II and is a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. YHC is among fewer than 300 colleges and universities nationwide named to the 2015-2016 list of Colleges of Distinction. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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