Herald photos by Garret Leiva
Set in the mid 1800s in the Pacific Northwest, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” tells the story of the Pontipee brothers who after their brother, Adam takes a wife, are determined to get wives for themselves. Since women are scarce, they “kidnap” some town girls and take them to their mountain home, but in the chaos, they forget to bring the preacher. Milly banishes all the men to the barn for the winter. When spring comes, the gals have fallen in love and don’t even want to return to town, even though the avalanche which closed Echo Pass is now melted. When the townsmen come to get them, the refuse and end up marrying all the brothers.
Jeff Cobb is the musical director for the show. Pat Gallagher is the dramatics director and Erin Peck is the choreographer. Ellen Boyer is preparing the pit orchestra.
Playing the role of Adam is James Hickey and Allen Loup. Milly is played by Betsy Spencer and Laura Crain. The role of Gideon is performed by Jeff Linsell and Brandon Bartkowiak.
Tickets are available at the Central High box office Monday through Friday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Senior citizens may attend the Thursday, Nov. 8 performance for $5. Ticket reservations can be placed by calling
933-3573.
Herald photos by Garret Leiva
Leaping into action, the Pontipee brothers kick up their heels at the social dance in a scene from “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” performed as the fall musical at Traverse City Central High School.
Gideon, played by Brandon Bartkowiak, gets a ride from his brothers as the mountain men sing about “Sobbin’ Women.”
Milly, played by Betsy Spencer, sings the sweet lullaby “Glad You Were Born” surrounded by the Pontipee brothers and their brides.
Milly, played by Laura Crain, ties the knot after a rather quick engagement to Adam Pontipee, played by Allen Loup.
Milly, played by Betsy Spencer, reassures her friends that she will be just fine living at the Pontipee’s mountain home.
Proving boys will be boys, one of the Pontipee brothers takes on all would-be wrestlers during the town’s social dance.