College of the Ozarks theatre and music students to present “Tuck Everlasting,” March 4-8

The College of the Ozarks theatre and music departments will present “Tuck Everlasting” as its spring musical.

Performances will take place March 4, 5, and 8, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the Jones Auditorium. The costs for performances are as follows: adults, $15; senior citizens, $13; students (non-College of the Ozarks), $13; children (12 and under), $10. College Associates will be admitted free upon showing Associates card. Associate guests are $5.00.

To make reservations, call the theatre department Box Office at (417) 690-2626.

Play Synopsis 

Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.

Based on best-selling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, “Tuck Everlasting” features a soaring score from Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.

Cast:

• Mae Tuck, performed by Phoebe Ulmer, sophomore music theatre major from Seneca, Kansas
• Angus Tuck, performed by Nathan Foley, senior music ministry major from Eldon, Missouri
• Jesse Tuck, performed by Josiah Sims, freshman speech and theatre education from Cordova, Tennessee
• Miles Tuck, performed by Josiah Wolfard, senior theatre major from Marshfield, Missouri
• Winnie Foster, performed by Sierra Smith, freshman animal science major from Branson, Missouri
• Betsy Foster, performed by Susie Johnson, senior music theatre major from West Des Moines, Iowa
• Nana, performed by Rani Rush, senior music theatre major from Ash Flat, Arkansas
• Man in the Yellow Suit, performed by Jacob Priestner, sophomore speech communication major from Springdale, Arkansas 
• Constable Joe, performed by Hampton Muse, senior music major from Marmaduke, Arkansas
• Hugo, performed by Ben Polk, School of the Ozarks senior

Ensemble:

• Emma Walters, freshman undecided major from St. Clair, Missouri
• Kara Peters, senior psychology major from Springfield, Missouri
• Rachel Taylor, senior family studies, social services: social work major from Lafe, Arkansas
• Dorothie Goode, senior music theatre major from Vilonia, Arkansas
• Kamarae Wilson, sophomore animal science major from Springfield, Missouri
• Mackenzie Bryant, senior elementary education major from Branson, Missouri
• Kassidy Koch, senior business administration major from Muncie, Indiana
• Aubrie Fewin, freshman video production major from Carthage, Missouri
• Judah Sawyer, junior theatre major from Olympia, Washington
• Bradley Shelton, senior theatre major from Rolla, Missouri
• Tierce Carmody, freshman music theatre major from DeSoto, Missouri
• Elijah Lyons, freshman music major from Rich Hill, Missouri
• Kobe Clay, freshman music theatre major from Greenwood, Arkansas
• David Bessert, sophomore undecided major from Warsaw, Missouri
• Jacob Henry, sophomore video production major from Stockton, Missouri
• Christian Belcher, junior music theatre major from Blanchard, Oklahoma