{"id":1194,"date":"2020-02-17T22:29:05","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T22:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=1194"},"modified":"2020-02-17T22:42:43","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T22:42:43","slug":"jones-colleges-theater-department-presents-mamma-mia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/jones-colleges-theater-department-presents-mamma-mia\/","title":{"rendered":"Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s Theater Department presents, \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/strong>ELLISVILLE- Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s theater production of \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d will have you singing the ABBA tunes of the \u201870s and \u201880s while enjoying the Greek Islands during three performances on the Ellisville campus. The musical opens \"\"<\/a>with Sophie, played by Olivia Pippin of Laurel, sending out wedding invitations. Sophie\u2019s mother Donna, played by Lauren Hankins of Laurel, was the lead in a pop group, \u201cThe Dynamos\u201d in her younger years. She raised Sophie at the Inn she manages on a secluded Greek Island. JC theater instructor and musical producer and director, Dr. Jennifer Bruton said as the wedding guests arrive, the chaos begins, and the family mystery unravels.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Mamma Mia!\u2019 is widely known for its popular music, originally written and performed by ABBA. Many of the songs are familiar and have entertained audiences of all ages. It’s hard to resist the urge to get up out of your seat when you hear \u2018Take a Chance on Me,\u2019 or \u2018Dancing Queen!\u2019\u201d said Dr. Bruton. \u201cThe musical is one of the Top 10 longest-running shows on Broadway and the West End, it has toured around the world, and it was made into an extremely popular movie. The show features a large cast, great singing and energetic choreography.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 22-member cast of Â鶹ֱ²¥ students will have three performances open to the public on Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, March 29, at 2:30 p.m. in the M. P. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium on the JC campus in Ellisville. Tickets are $5 for children 17 and under and $10 for adults with free admission for JC students and faculty with a valid ID. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The movie version was rated PG13, however parents should use their discretion for children younger than middle school. For more information, please contact Jennifer Bruton at 601-477-2675 or email her at, jennifer.bruton@jcjc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Playing her \u201cdream\u201d role as Sophie, is a newcomer to the JC theater, Olivia Pippin. However, the JC sophomore has been involved in numerous Northeast Jones High School productions, including Grace in \u201cAnnie Jr.\u201d and Gertie in \u201cLarceny and Old Lace.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the most challenging things about playing Sophie is unlocking a vulnerable facet of myself that I typically don\u2019t interact with. Sophie is an incredibly complex character who combines the utmost femininity and emotional capacity with lighthearted vivacity, courage and bravery. It is a welcome challenge that brings out the best in me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sophie, played by Olivia Pippin {left} is the daughter of Donna played by her best friend, Lauren Hankins {right}.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sophie\u2019s mother Donna, played by Lauren Hankins, is also no stranger to the stage. She played Velma von Tussle in JC\u2019s musical production of Hairspray last spring and has performed in more than 50 productions around Jones County. The Northeast Jones High School graduate played Fiona in \u201cShrek: The Musical\u201d and Pinky Tuscadero in \u201cHappy Days.\u201d Hankins said her character is also a dream role she wanted to portray and is thrilled to be acting alongside her best friend and daughter in the play.<\/p>\n

\u201cDonna literally can embody a teenager in an older woman\u2019s body. It\u2019s hilarious to see her go from serious to super easy going with her girlfriends.\u00a0 She can be so overly dramatic and it\u2019s so much fun to portray,\u201d said Hankins. \u201cDonna\u2019s songs are definitely the hardest part about playing her. So much emotion, so much power and so many lyrics!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ sophomore, Lauren Hankins\u2019 (middle back row) is Donna, the mother of the bride. She is pictured with her best friends, Tanya played by Kyra Lampley (left back row) and Rosie, played by Peyton King. Also pictured are the three possible fathers of Donna\u2019s daughter Sophie, (left to right) Lane Smith, James Smith and Alex Dailey.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the three men in Donna\u2019s life that is creating some of the drama is Harry Bright, played by sophomore, Lane Smith of Columbia. In JC\u2019s \u201cHairspray\u201d last spring, Smith enjoyed the role of playing the father to the star of the show. This spring, he plays one of the three men who could be Sophie\u2019s father.<\/p>\n

\u201cHarry is very different than most of the other roles I\u2019ve played in the past. He is very much like me because he is very quirky, dependable and a really nice guy,\u201d said Smith. \u201cThe most challenging thing about playing Harry is his British accent. I have a huge Southern accent and it has been difficult for me to keep the voice for the entire performance. Each night, I get better.\u201d<\/p>\n

For a look at rehearsal pictures, find the Facebook page, Â鶹ֱ²¥ Musical Theatre.<\/p>\n

Cast of Mamma Mia! <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Erin Biglane, Ellisville-Ensemble<\/p>\n

Coriana Carmichael, Laurel- Ensemble<\/p>\n

Chicago Collins, Brookhaven-Ensemble<\/p>\n

Alexander Dailey, Buckatunna-Bill<\/p>\n

Ty Evans, Laurel-Eddie<\/p>\n

Cameron Glenn, Ellisville-Ensemble<\/p>\n

Peyton Griffin, Ellisville-Pepper<\/p>\n

Lauren Hankins, Laurel-Donna<\/p>\n

Khalil Herron, Laurel-Sky<\/p>\n

Peyton King, Petal-Rosie<\/p>\n

Kyra Lampley, Petal-Tanya<\/p>\n

Faith Lewis, Silver Creek-Dancer<\/p>\n

Stuyuncey Nobles, Laurel-Ensemble<\/p>\n

Jalin Phillips, Waynesboro-Ali<\/p>\n

Olivia Pippin, Laurel-Sophie<\/p>\n

Katelyn Powell, Petal-Ensemble<\/p>\n

Josarah Slover, Laurel-Lisa<\/p>\n

Lane Smith, Sumrall-Harry<\/p>\n

Janna Swanner, Taylorsville-Ensemble<\/p>\n

James Smith, Hattiesburg-Sam<\/p>\n

Krimel Chandler, Liberty-Ensemble<\/p>\n

William Crook, Madison-Stage Manager<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0ELLISVILLE- Â鶹ֱ²¥\u2019s theater production of \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d will have you singing the ABBA tunes of the \u201870s and \u201880s while enjoying the Greek Islands during three performances on the Ellisville campus. The musical opens with Sophie, played by Olivia Pippin of Laurel, sending out wedding invitations. Sophie\u2019s mother Donna, played by Lauren Hankins of … <\/p>\n

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