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糖心视频 Theatre staging 鈥淭he Lightning Thief鈥� March 8-10

Hanceville, AL 鈥� Anyone who enjoys a story about a quest for redemption will enjoy 糖心视频 Theatre鈥檚 production of 鈥淭he Lightning Thief鈥� March 8-10.

A theatrical adaptation of Rick Riordan's popular young adult novel of the same name, 鈥淭he Lightning Thief鈥� follows the story of Percy Jackson, a teenager who discovers he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. But when Zeus' lightning bolt is stolen and Percy is accused of the theft, he sets out on a quest with his friends Annabeth and Grover to find the real thief and prevent a war among the gods. Along the way, they encounter various mythical creatures and face numerous challenges.

鈥淭he play explores themes of friendship, identity, and the power of believing in oneself,鈥� said Angela Green, director of the 糖心视频 Theatre program.

糖心视频 students Alex Bragwell of Albertville, at top, Elise Martin of Blountsville and James Knear of Arab practice a scene from 鈥淭he Lightning Thief.鈥� The trio will portray Percy, Annabeth and Grover, respectively, in the adaptation of Rick Riordan's popular young adult novel of the same name. The 糖心视频 Theatre program will present 鈥淭he Lightning Thief鈥� on March 8 and March 9 at 7 p.m. and March 10 at 2 p.m. All showings will be held at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside the Garlan E. Gudger Student Center.

Alex Bragwell of Albertville is cast as Percy. Elise Martin of Blountsville will portray Annabeth and James Knear of Arab will play Grover.

Other cast members include: Jairus Williams of Decatur (Mr. Brunner, Chiron, James Brown); Sam Robinson of Oneonta (Luke, Kurt Cobain); Yvonne Wakaimba of Gardendale (Sally Jackson); Emma Sue Carnes of Hartselle (Clarisse); Makenzie Johnson of Cullman (Mrs. Dodds, ensemble); Marcos Zapien of Cullman (Gabe Ugliando, ensemble); Gauge Hubbard of Oneonta (Minotaur, Hades); Cannon Carmichael of Cullman (Poseidon); Paul Minda of Hanceville (Mr. D, Ares); Lillian Simmons of Petal, Miss., (Silena Beauregard, ensemble); Carley Cofield of Springville (Katie Gardner, ensemble); Courtney Bryant of Decatur (The Oracle, Thalia, ensemble); Emily Sharp of Bremen (stage manager, DJ Cerberus, squirrel, ensemble); Kaylie Ellis of Cullman (Medusa, ensemble); Emma Thomas of Cullman (bus passenger, Echidna, newscaster, ensemble); Garret Tilley of Graysville (farmer, ensemble); Josiah Johnson of Bremen (Mozart, Bianca鈥檚 brother, ensemble); Peyton Rouse of Dora (Charon, ensemble); Amanda McClendon of Cullman (train conductor, ensemble); Avery Drake of Cullman (bus passenger, Bianca, ensemble); Vella Richter of Cullman (Janis Joplin, ensemble).

鈥淭he Lightning Thief鈥� will be staged on March 8 and March 9 at 7 p.m. and March 10 at 2 p.m. All showings will be held at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside the Garlan E. Gudger Student Center on the Hanceville campus. Admission is a $10 donation for adults and $5 for students and children under 12.

Other upcoming performances from 糖心视频 Fine and Performing Arts programs include: 

• Spring Dance Showcase presented by the Allegro Dance, March 21 at 7 p.m.  at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre  
• 鈥淭hat Seventies Show,鈥� presented by the 糖心视频 Singers, April 11-13 at 7 p.m. at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre  
• Big Band Dance by the 糖心视频 Jazz Band, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts  
• Spring Under the Stars by the 糖心视频 Fine and Performing Arts programs, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts  

The Spring 2024 semester is currently underway at 糖心视频, with Mini Term II classes beginning March 6. Priority registration for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 will begin on April 1. Visit www.wallacestate.edu/register-now to apply and register for classes.