ASU Theatre announces
Anything Goes cast

March 31, 2005--The Theatre at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro has announced the cast for the April production of “Anything Goes,” with music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse.

Join the “Ocean Greyhound” luxury liner bound for England in 1930 for madcap cops and robbers, tap dancing and young lovers destined to find true love.  Whether they are singing “It’s De-Lovely,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Blow Gabriel Blow” or tap dancing to “Anything Goes,” this fun-filled crew will keep you tapping in your seat.

The ASU Theatre production of “Anything Goes” is under the stage direction of John O’Connell, associate professor of theatre. Music and conducting will be under the direction of Matt Carey, assistant professor of music. Scenic and lighting design will be under the direction of Jeff McLaughlin, assistant professor of theatre.

Kelly Schaefer, assistant professor of theatre, will serve as costume designer. Stacy Alley, assistant professor of theatre, will serve as choreographer. Stage management duties for the production have been assigned to Rachel Redican, a senior theatre major from Jonesboro.  Assistant stage manager is Molly Carson, a junior theatre major from Manila.

The cast includes Tonya Rogers, a junior theatre major from Springdale as Reno Sweeney; Ashley Patterson, a senior theatre major from Jonesboro as Hope Harcourt; Ashley Brumett, a senior theatre major from Jacksonville as Evangeline Harcourt; Kyle Hamsher, a sophomore speech communication and theatre arts major from Jacksonville as Lord Evelyn Oakleigh; Paul Harrell, a sophomore theatre major from Jonesboro as Billy Crocker; Kelly Stafford, a senior theatre major from Memphis, Tenn., as Moonface Martin; Brook Scalzo, a junior theatre major from Bartlett, Tenn., as Erma; Dustin Brown, a senior theatre major from Macon as Elisha Whitney; Jim Williams from Jonesboro  as the Captain; Jake West, a freshman theatre major from Jonesboro as the Purser;  Ross Willett, a sophomore theatre major from Jonesboro as Fred – Bartender/Sailor; Matt White, a junior theatre major from Springdale as Henry T. Dobson – Minister/Sailor; Parrish Tolson, a junior theatre major from Jonesboro as Luke – Chinese Convert; William Rowland, a sophomore theatre major from Jacksonville as John – Chinese Convert.

Angels are played by the following:  Britten Ashcraft, a sophomore theatre major from Pine Bluff; Ashleigh Green, a sophomore undecided major from White Hall; Katie Holland, a junior theatre major from Little Rock; and Stacy Olm, a senior journalism major from North Little Rock.

Sailors are played by Clint Lewellyn, a junior journalism major from Heber Springs; Brandon Doty, a sophomore theatre major from Jonesboro; Josh Wilcoxson, a sophomore music major from Kennett, Mo., and Matt Vardell, a sophomore music major from Jonesboro. 

The Female Ensemble/Passengers include Ashley Armstrong, a freshman music major from Cherokee Village; Summer Allen, a junior theatre major from Springdale; April Brown, a junior theatre major from Jonesboro and Lilly Miller, a sophomore music major from Jonesboro.

The Male Ensemble/Passengers include Josh Wilcoxson, a sophomore music major from Kennett, Mo.; Brandon Doty, a sophomore theatre major from Jonesboro; and Ross Willett, a sophomore theatre major from Jonesboro.

The Quartet is comprised of Nick Sheppard, a senior music major from Doniphan, Mo.; Josh Wilcoxson, a sophomore music major from Kennett, Mo.; Matt Vardell, a sophomore music major from Jonesboro and Jim Williams from Jonesboro.

“Anything Goes” will be performed in the Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 15 & 16, and Tuesday and Wednesday, April 19 & 20.  A “meet the company” dessert reception will follow the April 15 opening night performance.

Tickets may be purchased for reserved seating in advance at the ASU Central Box Office in the Convocation Center or by calling 972-ASU1. Tickets are also available online at tickets.astate.edu. Reserved seating tickets (if available) may be purchased at the door on the evening of the performance. Ticket prices are $12 ($10 in advance).

This play is suitable for family audiences (children under six years old are not admitted).  Please arrive early. Latecomers will not be seated.

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