The Single Man

DIRECTOR'S NOTE

Ahhh....Honors.....my favorite class! Every year!  A class full of students who choose theatre, who want to perform, and who put 100% into it. This year's class is no different.  What a rewarding experience it is to watch them experiment with characterization and then succeed in bringing the character to life.  

I first found this play last year when my honors class at the time wanted to explore the characters of this show at the end of the year. It was so funny and memorable that when I presented 3 different plays to this years' class to choose from, this play was included. The vote was a landslide too. They chose this play without a second thought as like I said, it's so much fun. We’ve had a blast rehearsing it and I laugh out loud all of the time. 

If you like murder mysteries and/or you like The Bachelor TV show and the franchises, you’re gonna love this show. The theme revolves around a reality TV show where young girls vie for the attention of one eligible bachelor. It’s humorous and a bit over the top but definitely a fun experience. It celebrates how much fun we can have laughing at the "situations" we know so well: reality tv, the rose ceremonies, the rivalries, the constant tears, and of course, the constant "No, I'M the best for him." In this world, the stakes get higher (and sillier) with every twist and the contestants are as over the top as the genre they're mocking. 

The cast has thrown themselves into this show with total abandonment, embracing the melodrama and the chaos that makes this show sparkle. My hope is that you laugh loudly, grasp dramatically, and maybe even clutch your imaginary rose a little tighter. After all, love is a battlefield...but tonight, it's also a crime scene. 

Kellie Olson, DIRECTOR

Meet the Company

BLAKE OWEN

Henri

Blake is a 14 year old actor who has been in productions since before he can remember. He has been in 3 previous Spring Station shows, Including Backstage as Dave, Frozen as King Agnarr, and Suddenly Someone as Ensemble. Blake is a loving, loyal, and fun person; on the stage, and off. He is so excited to play his role as Henri, and hopes you enjoy the show!

ELIJAH PETIN

Todd

Elijah is a young and passionate actor. Although he played 2 roles in the 7th grade honors class play, this is his first time performing at SSMS in front of a paying audience. He hopes you enjoy the show and find it as funny as he does.

ADDISON PERKINS

Minnie

Addison is so happy to be in honors theatre this year! Addison is a big theatre kid and enjoys the stage very much. She is so sad to leave SSMS theatre next year but is so excited for what's to come. Addison has such a spirit when it comes to being on stage. Addison was so happy to get this part and hopes you can laugh along with this hilarious play.

INDIANA BUCK

Hendricks

This is Indiana's fourth play with Spring Station. She is in 8th grade Honors Theatre and loves doing theatre. She's delighted to be here and would like to extend her gratitude to her fellow cast members and her family for their support. She loves this play and hopes you all enjoy the show.

BRADEN MACAULAY

Barry

Braden is 13 and likes to act, play soccer, and play football. Out of school, he plays video games and goes to the gym.

MIRIAM KIMBALL

Luca

Miriam has been involved in theater at Spring Station since 6th grade. She started out as assistant lights in the 6th grade, then in 7th grade, she got cast as the role of Christy in Backstage and ensemble in Frozen Jr. She's honored to have such a large role in this show, as she has been doing theater since the 1st grade. She hopes to keep on doing theater and can't wait for which roles she will be given in the future.

MIA NELSON

Natalia

Mia found her love for theatre when she went to New York in the fifth grade. She saw the shows Wicked, Lion King, and Moulin Rouge. She has been a dancer since she was three so she loved the dancing and the singing in the musicals that she saw. She then auditioned to be a dancer in the show, Frozen, where she met all the really cool people in the theater program and decided to do seventh grade honors theater. In seventh grade honors, she got cast as her very first speaking role, a thief named Fingers, in the show "Enchanted Bookshop." Ever since that show, she has decided to do all the shows in her eighth grade year and possibly have a future in theater or dance. She is so thankful for Ms. Olson convincing her to do seventh grade honors theater and all Ms. Olson has taught her plus getting to play Natalia and being able to do one last show with all of the awesome 8th graders. She hopes you will enjoy the show and that it is memorable for you just like it is memorable for her.

EMMA FERGUSON

Shani

Emma is very happy to be in this show. This is her 2nd show at Spring Station. She was cast in Frozen Jr. the Musical, last year. She would like to give thanks to Ms. Olson for casting her as the sassy and funny character of Shani that she wanted. She would also like to give thanks to Mia and Hailey for encouraging her to work hard. Outside of theatre, Emma likes to hang out with her friends and play volleyball. Honors theatre has been a class that she always looks forward to and she can't wait to perform "The Single Man" soon!

HAILEY GRAY

Andrea

This is Hailey's second show at Spring Station Middle School. She was previously in the Frozen musical as a townsperson, part of the summer chorus, and a hidden folk. Hailey would like to thank Emma Ferguson and Blake Owen for encouraging her to join the Theatre community. She is so grateful! In her free time, Hailey enjoys riding horses, and baking. She is so excited and thankful she gets the blessing to play the role of Andrea (the role she wanted!)

MACKENZIE JORDAN

Eleanor

Mackenzie has been doing theatre since she was 12. The first show she ever did was Annie, and since then, she has loved theatre. She has now been doing theater for 2 years. She loves theatre and hopes to do many more shows.

HARPER BAIN

Melanie

Harper is starring in her second play at Spring Station, The Single Man, as Melanie. Harper won eight Tonys for her role in The Enchanted Bookshop and hopes to win more. At least, that's HER story. She wants to thank all of her castmates for supporting her and making this experience so fun. She loves you all. Thank you.

OLIVIA HALL

Sunrise

Olivia is excited to perform in The Single Man as the character, Sunrise. She was previously in the 7th-grade honors play last year, The Enchanted Book Shop. She loves doing theatre and being able to perform for other people. Olivia is an accomplished, competitive gymnast, well involved with the community, and an honors student. She would like to give gratitude to her classmates, her supportive group of friends, and her family.

EDEN ANDREWS

Bailey

Eden is 13 years old and enjoys theatre. She wants to thank Mia Nelson for being so supportive and joyful but also Emma Ferguson and Sydney Witt for being so kind and loving to her.

ZOEY CAMPBELL

Hannah

Zoey has been doing theater since she was 7 years old. This is Zoey's 4th play that she has been a part of; two on stage and two backstage, serving as Costume and Stage Manager. Zoey would like to thank her whole honors class for giving her the courage to continue pursuing her theatre hobby. In her free time, Zoey enjoys practicing color guard, shopping, and hanging out with her friends. Zoey would also like to thank everyone who came to support her at her play, "The Single Man."

LEXIE JORDAN

Keira

This is Lexie's second year in theatre. Lexie has been in one other play. In Lexie's free time, she likes to run, shop, and she enjoys hanging out with friends and family. Lexie would like to thank everyone who came out to support her in *The Single Man*.

SYDNEY WITT

Riley

Sydney does theater because she likes acting and talking. She also feels like it is a community and it makes her feel like she is a part of a group of good people. She likes having a role that is important because she feels like it a whole life/person she is a part of.

OLIVIA LOWRY

Abby

Olivia is on her sixth show, which includes multiple musicals and plays. Her role is Abby- a smart girl, in the play, The Single Man! She is super excited for the rest of the year in Theatre. Olivia likes to read, write, and sing. She plays soccer and loves God! Olivia hopes that you enjoy the show!

Dominic Garvin

The Host

Dominic enjoys being in theater because he's pretty good at remembering lines, and he likes the feeling of being on stage. He was previously in the Enchanted Bookshop play for 7th-grade honors last year, playing the role of Tom Sawyer. He enjoyed it for the most part, so he decided to pick honors theater again. He likes being in theater with everyone, and he hopes to have a good first semester in it.

Jackson Hammer

Jeremiah/Charles

Jackson is 13 and likes to act and do plays. He performed in the 7th grade honors play last year, The Enchanted Bookshop, as Robin Hood, so this is his second SSMS show. Outside of school, he likes to play baseball and go to the gym.

CLAIRE PARKHURST

Gabrielle

Claire loves theatre. She has been in 7th grade honors and now in 8th grade honors. She has been stage help for Frozen and in The Enchanted Bookshop for 7th grade honors. She is now Student Director for the fall show, Broadway Lullaby, as well as performing in The Single Man.

Mabrey

Milagro

Mabrey loves being on stage. She loves sharing her creativity with others and expressing herself through movement and performance.

HARINI PREMKUMAR

Aunt Earline

Harini is so excited to be a part of this production! This is her third time on stage at Spring Station, and she has loved every minute of the rehearsal process. One of her favorite roles include Carol Meadows from Backstage, but she also enjoys spending time with family and friends. When she’s not in rehearsal, you can probably find her watching "Outerbank" or riding her bike around town. She would like to thank Ms. Olson, her Mom, her Dad, her sister and her friends, Noelle, Alex, Indi, Jules, and Madhumita for their support. Break a leg, Harini!

Presley Hooper

Jessica

When Presley is not in theatre, she loves to watch older films and study them! She also loves listening to music, especially pop, like the Beach Boys. She loves music just as much as she loves going to the beach, or talking to her best friends and laughing.

MOGILNY GOVER

Understudy for Jeremiah and Charles

Mogilny is a 13-year-old who LOVES to act and help others out. He has done numerous film and television acting roles like Holland, Stranger things, Scary movie 6, just to name a few. This is his 1st role in an SSMS play, as he just took over the roles on Wednesday. She is super excited and he hopes you enjoy the play.

KELLIE OLSON

Director

Kellie has been teaching and directing Theatre at SSMS since the school opened in 2010. Before that, she was the theatre instructor at Heritage Middle School for 9 years. This is her 62nd show to direct for Williamson County since 2002. When she is not directing shows at SSMS, she loves to travel and to spend time with her one year old granddaughter, Georgia Kate, her two daughters, Sydney and Mahaley, and her Goddaughter, Sara (aka Doodle Butt). She also does acting, dancing, and script writing on the side, racking up credits in acting and writing in theatre, film, and television under her Screen Actor's Guild name, Kellie Hudson. She attended acting school at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, CA for her AA, The University of Memphis for her BFA in Theatre Performance, Austin Peay for her MA in Arts in Education and The Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA for her MFA in Film in Acting, Directing and Screenwriting. She would like to thank all the cast and crew for putting so much work into making this show a success. She would also like to thank Paula Mabry for teaching her to love the art of theatre/acting so many years ago (more years than she'd like to admit) and for staying a "constant" in her life today. Kellie's goal is to be just like her as a theatre teacher, full of inspiration and spunk! So, to her Thespian Babies, she has this message for you that was told to her millions of times by the late Josie Helming: Go on stage, say your words loud, and don't fall off the stage!

SPECIAL THANKS

Jennifer Martin

Mary Sieman

Adam Terry

Jessie Buck

Jennifer Brown

Aileen Lockhart

Mogilny Gover

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