Kathy Janicek submitted the press release.
Morrison Music Theatre Association will present “Charlotte’s Web” on Friday, March 10, 2023, and Saturday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, March 12, at 2:00 p.m. Performances will be in the theater at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, in Morrison, IL. The iconic children’s book by E. B. White has been adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette.
Members in surrounding communities are invited to share in this special theatrical event. Consider reading/rereading the poignant book before you attend.
There is no reserved seating, but advance tickets can be purchased at Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, in Morrison, and Clinton Printing, 1402 Roosevelt Street, Clinton, IA. All tickets are $10. Tickets will be available at the door for $12.
Although “Charlotte’s Web” is based on the Newbery Honor Award winning children’s novel, and illustrated by noted children’s artist Garth Williams, the story will appeal to audiences of all ages.
Alan Gardiner-Robinson is making his directorial debut with MMTA, but has had a great deal of theatrical experience. A native of Galva, IL, Gardiner-Robinson began acting during his Senior year of high school. As employment opportunities took him to various places, he was able to participate in community theater. He has both directed and acted in numerous productions in cities as varied as Galesburg, Geneseo, and Peoria, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Corpus Christi, and Houston, TX. He returned to his native Galva in 2019 and since then has been active with the Prairie Players in Galesburg.
The cast includes actors from a wide age span–grade school students through people in their 70s–who hail from many different communities. Actors are from
Morrison: Monica Anderson, Shelby Anderson, Zayley Boonstra, Keaton Hull, Makenzie Neas, Bonnie Phend, Eric Phend, Sunny Porter, and Connie Swanson-DeSpain.
Clinton: Hope MacLennan, Amira Tharp, Judah Tharpe.
Lost Nation, IA: Ben Geerts, JoJo Geerts.
Albany, IL: Tina Naftzger.
Prophetstown, IL: Kim Meyers.
Wheaton, IL: Edwin Davis.
