Missoula Children's Theatre Presents "Johnny Appleseed" at GHS

Join Johnny Appleseed and his pioneer friends as they plant apple orchards across the West this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5, when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and 35 local students present an original musical adaptation of the classic tale, "Johnny Appleseed."

Playing the title character of Johnny are local students Addison Jones and Noah Runner. Other featured performers include Riley Clampitt as Molly, Jourdyn Fercho as Kelly, and Emily Cronmiller as Rebecca. Wolf is played by Samantha Combs and Bison is played by Mira Lipscomb. Grandpa’s Kiddos will be Ava Runner, Sebastian Gregg, Mali Allen and Natalie Fast and the Pioneers will be Liam Allen, Ellie Kauffman and Aleah Fast. Sir Peter Prescott is Amelia Gilchrist while the Rupert is Annika Smith. Lewis and Clark are Ainsley Loftsgaard and Paxton Wesen and the Fife & Drum Soldiers are Sarah Runner, Maycie Fast, Arrow Henry, Ella Gilchrist, Micaiah Olfert and Gwen Turner. Silas Runner, Eva Hlad, Allenah Emeline, and Leshia Stutheit will be the animals that Johnny meets along his journey. And finally, the Apple Seeds will be played by Journeigh Fercho, Kennedy Flaten, Azariah Olfert, and Lyla Marlenee. Whitnae Wing will serve as assistant director.

"Johnny Appleseed" will be presented on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Glasgow High School. Tickets are $6 adults and $4 students and seniors and are available at the door.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Glasgow is brought to you by the Fort Peck Summer Theatre with support from Christoffersen & Knierim, P.C., Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Glasgow, Thrivent, Irving Law, PLLC, Robyn’s Nest, Taylor Storage, Ed Buechler Insurance, Tire Rama, Hi-Line Eye Care, Triple A Glass, Soroptimists, Hiline Collision and Repair, and the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation. For more information, contact Desiree Johnson at 942-0379.