Theatre Programs and Posters
From her early years in Morrilton, Arkansas, Harding has had a rich history of theatre and drama. This collection of programs, posters, brochures, and other theatre-related documents represents a small piece of the work poured into theatre productions by Harding students, faculty and staff.
If you are looking for Spring Sing programs, please visit our Spring Sing collection.
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The Secret Garden (1995 program)
Performed October 25, 27-28, 1995, in the Benson Auditorium as part of the Homecoming festivities.
Cast:
Lily Craven (Archie's wife): Misti Plank
Archibald Craven: Chris Wagley
Mary Lennox: Claudia Stockstill
Indian Servants: Julie Clements, Jolene Dennis, Shannan Hibbard, Heather Holder, Dana Lynn Simpson, Mayumi Terada, and Kimberlee Watne
Albert Lennox (Mary's father): Allen Cox
Rose Lennox (Mary's mother): Rochelle Rose
Minions (evil spirits): Marie Allison, Kerri Branch, Julie Clements, Eve Clevenger, Melody Colyer, Jolene Dennis, Kelly Gibson, Shannan Hibbard, Ashley Hickerson, Heather Holder, Dena Jones, Amy McAngus, Carla McCarty, Jamie Murphy, Emilie Shepherd, Dana Lynn Simpson, Kimberlee Watne
British Party Guests: Nathan Golightly, Carmen Greer, Laura Harvey, Aaron Ivey, Sara Kirkpatrick, Kim Knight, Russell Lawyer, Shawn Lee, Ami Merritt, Austin Nesbitt, Carrie Owen, Stacey Randolph, Jeff Shepherd, and Doug Waddill
Holmes: Paul Huebner
Wright: Justin Lawson
Dr. Neville Craven (Archibald's brother): Micah Parkhurst
Mrs. Medlock (Archibald's housekeeper): Jennifer Barrett
British Servants: Melinda Gardner and Jenny Moses
Mr. Shelley: Britt Lynn
Mrs. Shelley: Ashley Hickerson
Martha (Maid): Summar Cabaniss
Ben Weatherstaff (head gardner): Marcus Neely
Dickon (Martha's brother): Ben Howe
Colin Craven (Archibald's son): Landon McLain
Colin's Nurse: Katie Boyd
Ayah: Shannan Hibbard
Mrs. Winthrop: Jamie Murphy
Faux Lilies: Laura Harvey, Dena Jones, Kim Knight, and Ami Merritt -
Homecoming 1995 - Fall Fest (brochure)
Brochure detailing the events of Harding University's 1995 Fall Fest, which included Lectureship and Homecoming events, October 23-28, 1995.
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Overtones (1995 program)
Performed October 15-16, 1995.
Cast:
Harriet: Dawn Crabtree
Hetty: Kim Meadows
Margaret: Elizabeth Robertson
Maggie: Allison Fowler -
Steel Magnolias (1995 SSDT program)
Performed July 27-30, 1995. Part of the 1995 Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre season.
Cast:
Truvy Jones: Patricia Kelso
Annelle Dupuy-DeSoto: Lydia Williams
Clairee Belcher: Lana Hallmark
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie: Angie Treat
M'Lynn Eatenton: Dottie Frye
Ouiser Boudreaux: Nancy Liles -
Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre (1995 mailer)
Mailed invite detailing the upcoming shows within the 1995 SSDT season.
A Thurber Carnival: June 22-25, 1995.
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940: July 6-9, 1995.
Steel Magnolias: July 27-30, 1995. -
The Secret Garden (1995 auditions poster)
Flyer advertising the audition time: April 24, 1995, at 7 p.m. in the Benson Auditorium.
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Wait Until Dark (1994 program)
Performed April 13-17, 1994.
Cast:
Lisa: Cara Hopper
Harry Roat: Michael Curtis
Mike Talman: Dana Maddox
Sgt. Carlino: Robert Loffink
Susy Hendrix: Judie O'Farrell
Sam Hendrix: Matt Roberson
Gloria: Daisha Stockstill
Policeman #1: Nathaniel Israel
Policeman #2: Britton Lynn -
You Can't Take It With You (1995 poster)
Series of posters advertising the performance times: February 23-25, 27-28, 1995 at 7pm and February 26, 1995 at 8pm.
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You Can't Take It With You (1995 program)
Performed February 23-28, 1995.
Cast:
Penelope Sycamore: Rachel Carter
Essie Carmichael: Maria Brooks
Rheba: Eve Clevenger
Paul Sycamore: Ray Carter
Mr. DePinna: Jeremy Miller
Ed Charmichael: Jeff Sheppard
Donald: Robert Loffink
Martin Vanderhof: Chad Gurley
Miss Alice Sycamore: Carrie Brown
Wilma Henderson: Brandey Payne
Tony Kirby Jr.: Dana Maddox
Boris Kolenkhov: Brad Dunn
Gay Wellington: Julie Wright
Mr. Anthony Kirby: Gabriel Foust
Mrs. Anthony Kirby: Shelia Burns
The Man: Robert Austin
Mac: Dudley Weston
Jim: James Allen
The Grand Duchess Olga Katrina: Sarah Kirkpatrick -
You Can't Take It With You auditions (1995 poster)
Flyer advertising the audition date: January 16, 1995.
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Love Letters and The Adventures of Life (1995 program)
Performed in the spring of 1995.
Cast:
Love LettersAdam BrooksMaria Brooks
The Adventures of LifeChad GurleyAmy AmyVictor McCrackenCarrie BrownHeather Ray
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The Castle of Perseverance (1995 program)
Performed in the spring of 1995.
Cast:
World: Jennifer Barrett
Devil: Devon Borrelli
Flesh: Dawn Crabtree
Mankind: Pete Vann
Good Angel: Christy Hutson
Bad Angel: Bonnie Huebner
Peace: Jenny Moses
Mercy: Carrie Owen
Truth: Stefanie Glenn
Righteousness: Dena Jones
Pride: Henry McDaniel III
Wrath: Dr. Morris Ellis
Backbiter: Allen Cox
Covetousness: Tiffany Yecke
Death/Father: Jon Stoltenberg -
West Side Story (1994 program)
Performed October 28-29, 1994.
Cast:
The Jets (Men):
Tony: Shane Jackson
Riff: Jamie Ireland
Action: Brionne Davis
A-Rab: Jimmy Mitchell
Baby John: Chad Gurley
Big Deal: Axel Liimatta
Diesel: Kevin Canterbury
Snowboy: Greg Carroll
Gee-tar: Brad Dunn
Slick: Allen CoxThe Jets (Women):
Graziella: Ingrid Liimatta
Velma: Rachel Carter
Anybodys: Maria Endert
Jets Women: Melody Colyer, Kelly Denny, Heather Dodson, Amanda Farnsworth, Christina Gartin, Kelly Gibson, Kim Ireland, Kim Knight, Celeste Walker, and Sandra WrightThe Sharks (Men):
Bernardo: Steven Curo
Chino: Ben Jones
Pepe: Jeff Shepherd
Indio: Brady Rembleski
Sharks Men: Thomas Businelle, Sean Hudkins, Robert Loffink, Eric Mitchen, and Brandon SmithThe Sharks (Women):
Anita: Christine Creasy
Maria: Jessica Pell
Rosalia: Ami Marritt
Consuelo: Susan Jackson
Sharks Women: Juli Boley, Ellen Fowler, Natalie Herndon, Ashley Hickerson, Anna Jones, Alissa Lingua, Amy McAngus, Melani Morgan, Stacey Randolph, Rochelle Rose, and Kami ShoresThe Adults:
Doc: Ethan Brown
Schrank: David Rubio
Krupke: Henry McDaniel
Glad Hand: Mary Jo Sherwood"Somewhere" Soloist: Heather McGlaughlin
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The Road I Took (1994 program)
Performed July 29-30, 1994. Part of the Summer Stage program.
Cast:
"Hamlet", Lighting: Andy Amon
"Boogie Woogie" trio, Gray Lady voice: Leigh Bradley
Vocalist, Violin: Amanda Brewer
Vocalist, Strings: Elizabeth Brill
Writer, Set Design: Brooke Budy
Set Design, French Horn: Suzie Callantine
Stage Manager, "Nate": Ken Cannon
"Boogie Woogie" trio, "Cheerleader": Robin Chaffin
"Shirley," "Co-Ed": Ellen Daniel
"Ms. Anderson," Costume Design: Sarah Danley
Dancer, "Liason Officer": Wendie Dillahay
Writer, Technician: Nathan Doster
Logo, "Assistant to Mr. Hannon": Lisa Douglas
"Thomas Browning": Travis Eades
"Last Night of the World" duet, Dancer: Raney English
Dancer, "Student": Ashley Ethridge
"Last Night of the World" duet, Lighting: Timothy Evans
Grading System, "Student": Phil Fagala
Writer, General's voice: Adam Fraize
Set Design, "Teacher": Adriana Garcia
"Student": Charlie Green
Flute, Vocalist: Tisha Guston
Saxophone, "Hamlet": Quincy Hays
"Ophelia," "Boogie Woogie" trio: Heather Holder
Clarinet, Tenor Sax: Jeremy James
Guitar, Technician: Van Johnson
Trumpet, Technician: Jonathan Jones
Orchestra, "Pete": Scott Kelley
Set Design, "Neela": Amy Killian
Puppet Construction and Operation: Kara Kinder
Orchestra, "Sergeant": Matt King
Orchestra: Benny Lonidier
Dancer, "Daughter": Selena McDougald
"Madame Butterfly" aria, "Teacher": Ashley Mitchell
"Government Official," Dancer: Shannon Nelson
"Acrostic" choreographer, "Robin": Tamra Patterson
"Ophelia," "Rita": Krissy Perkinson
"String Teachers," Violinist: Rachel Reynolds
Dancer, "Protester": Stesha Ries
"Young Dorothy," "Lead Protester": Tina Shelton
"Dr. Dorothy Floyd": Ashleigh Short
"Dr. Eldridge," Dancer: Daniel Spillers
Set Design, "Sleeping Student": Sarah Starks
Costumer, "Mother": Susan Stucky
"Vice Admiral Browning," Dancer: Shand Sturdivant
"Papa," Writer: Jonathan Tatus
Dancer, "Student": Bridgette Tyree
Guitar: Joe Villines
Dancer, "Mrs. Ellis": Leigh Walden
"Mr. Hannon," "Student": Peyton Welch -
My Three Angels (1994 SSDT program)
Performed July 28-30, 1994. Part of the 1994 Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre season.
Cast:
Feliz Ducotel: Michael Jones
Emilie Ducotel: Kim Meadows
Marie Louise Ducotel: Melanie Morgan
Mme. Parole: Nancy Liles
Joseph 3011: Steven Frye
Jules 6817: David Gaskin
Alfred 4707: Stacy Harris
Henri Trochard: Charles Adams
Paul: John Hodges
Lieutenant: Justin Lawson -
The Dining Room (1994 program)
Performed April 28-29, 1994.
Cast: Adams Brooks, Rachel Carter, Chad Gurlen, Beth Henderson, Ben Howe, and Jenny Moses
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Blind Date (program)
Performed April 27-28, 1994.
Cast:
Robert: Ben Jones
Sara Nancy: Kim Meadows
Doloris: Julie Wright
Felix: Chad Gurley -
The Blind (1994 program)
Performed February 28-March 1, 3-5, 1994.
Cast:
Men Born Blind: Ethan Brown, Paul Heubner, and Dudley Weston
Blind and Deaf Man: Kevin Wells
Very Old Blind Man: Marquis Jackson
Sixth Blind Man: Scott Lloyd
Priest: Brandon Knapp
Young Blind Girl: Heather Ellis
Very Old Blind Woman: Jennifer Clark
Mad Woman: Dena Slayton
Praying Women: Ellen Fowler, Christi Rolett, and Amy Stinnett -
1977 Bluejay: Is There Really Life After High School? (program)
Performed in the spring of 1994.
Cast:
Larry Ackerman: Charles Adams
Karen Alberts: Ellen Fowler
Robin Berkley: Micki Dunn
Sammy Cassidy: Scott Lloyd
Charlie Collins: Bobby Jim
Erica Davidson: Ann Bartak
Mary Jo Brennan: Rachel Brewer
Mark Grant: Mike Keller
Eggy Ireland: Beth Henderson
Christopher Jacobson: Bob Boaz
Sylvia Miller: Maria Endert
Jeff Nordise: Dana Maddox
Joel Nyquist: Ray Carter
Joyce Thomas: Shelley Hughes -
An Evening of One Acts (1994 program)
Performed in the spring of 1994. Acts include The Land of Counterpane and King of the Daddies.
The Land of Counterpane Cast:
Tommy: Rich Limburg
Glorianna: Ellen Fowler
Somersault: Jason Hewitt
Hildegarde: Eve ClevengerKing of the Daddies Cast:
Belle: Jenny Moses
Do-Dad: Ben Howe -
Worlds of Williams Shakespeare (1994 program)
Performed in the spring of 1994.
Cast: Sara Kirkpatrick, Paul Huebner, Dena Slayton, and Ethan Brown
