TOAS - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

THE STORY

The setting is the 1850s Oregon wilderness. The brothers are the Pontipees -- orphan farm boys. At the urging of his six younger brothers, Adam, the eldest, goes to town in search of a bride. He meets Milly who works at the town restaurant, and, after a whirlwind courtship, the two agree to wed. Milly soon discovers that she has married into a small army of overaged adolescents, all of whom expect her to provide food and laundry service. She immediately sets out to transform them into the region's most eligible bachelors, with an eye to marrying them off as quickly as possible. Adam complicates things by convincing his brothers to find their own sweethearts when Milly's method fails. The Pontipee brothers go into town and abduct the six women they love, carrying them back to their mountain retreat, where marriage awaits them. But wait! An avalanche closes the pass behind them! Milly spends the winter chaperoning the brothers and the would-be brides until the spring thaw when the preacher is finally able to reach them to pronounce the multiple wedding vows. Bursting with action and bubbling with fun, this show tugs at the heartstrings and makes believers out of even the most hard-hearted skeptics.

THE CAST

Adam Pontipee -- Jay Elsen

Benjamin -- Joe Hammes

Caleb -- Mark Lakowske

Daniel -- Anthony Scholze

Ephraim -- Scott Brooks

Frank -- Kyle Flaten

Gideon -- Jake Brooks

Milly -- Melissa Swigart

Dorcas -- Tessie Haun

Ruth -- Leanne Koller

Liza -- Jill Giudice

Martha -- Lindsey McNown

Sarah -- Anne Wachter

Alice -- Rachel Schmidt

Luke/Lem -- Ryan Eddy

Matt/Hank -- Eric Solberg

Joel/Harry -- Mike Kuderer

Carl/Sam -- Matt Simpson

Mr. Krebbs -- David Gaunky

Mr. Jones -- Bob Gaunky

Preacher Brown -- Frank Dloniak III

Mr. Bixby -- Josh Scholze

Mrs. Bixby -- Missy Herold

Mrs. Perkins -- Beth Pedretti

Mrs. Samson -- Sarah Sullivan

Mrs. Peabody -- Melissa Arnold

Mrs. Milburn -- Sara Weiner

Sally -- Lacey Marx

Tommy -- DJ Satterfield

Samuel -- Samuel Schauf

Samantha -- Beth Ascher

Billy -- Robert Arnold

Lucy Milburn -- Becca Brooks

Molly -- Leah Eddy

Clara -- Rachel Brooks

Elizabeth -- Teresa Arnold

THE ORCHESTRA

Piano - Deb Ruckwardt Flute -- Crystal Canady, Miranda Laufenburg Clarinet -- Desiree Culpitt Trumpet -- Alyssa Young, Fred Bolen Bass Guitar -- Jym Farley Percussion -- Lisa Jensen

THE PRODUCTION STAFF

Musical Director -- Laurie Swigart Pit Director -- Jon Marin Stage Manager -- Emily Ascher Box Office Manager -- Erv Elsen Scene Construction -- Todd Brooks, Nate Scholze Rick Koller, Larry Lakowske, Roger Swigart Costume Design -- Patty Elsen Scene Painting -- Russ Tock Lighting Design -- Ben Richgruber Stage Combat Instructor -- Paul Christopher Choreographer -- Susanne Swanson-Wagner Sound Design -- Wayne Lehrmann Hair Dressers -- Lori Brueggen of Shear Experience, Sparta Poster Design -- Pat Olbert Makeup Design -- Laurie Swigart Stage Crew -- Lindsey Eddy, Megan Jones, Micarah Larson

THE SHOW

(Photos taken during dress rehearsal)

Got any wives in stock?	I'll keep you ALL in mind!	My stew can stand on its own two feet!
Marry me, Milly!	I hear mountain men turn into bears at midnight!	Marryin's for life...
You didn't tell me you had brothers!	Now that I'm here...	You can eat like pigs!
When you're in love...	You boys clean up nicely.	Oops, Benjamin!
We're Goin' Couuuuuuurtin'!	Our boys will protect us!	Boy(s) meet Girl(s)
Ta-Da!	FIGHT!	Whatsa matter, Gideon?
Lonesome Polecats	AVALANCHE!	Well that doesn't make you right, Adam!
What'll we do all winter?	June Brides	Reunited
	MINE!

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