Article co-written by Rylin Cearley, marketing student writer/photographer
Photo credit: Estella Cordero, theater and facilities technician
The Arkansas State University-Beebe theatre department will present “The Battle of Boat” Nov. 5-8 in the Owen Center theater, located at 1102 West College Street on the Beebe campus.
“We are excited to invite you to our fall show,” said Ryan Gibbons, coordinator of visual and performing arts. “This humorous and heartwarming show celebrates the unwavering spirit of children, even in the face of difficult times.”
Showtimes will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6; and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8. Tickets are priced at $5 per person and can be purchased at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before each showtime.
“The Battle of Boat” is a courageous tale of a group of children trying to find their place in a world at war in 1916. An original musical by composer Ethan Lewis Maltby and lyricist Jenna Donnelly, the adventure is set during World War I. Frustrated by their inability to join the soldiers in battle, the children, who name themselves “The Defenders,” decide to do whatever it takes to help with the war effort.
Cast members for the production include Shae Arnold, Monica Bechhoefer, Hayden Brooks, Angelica Burns, Rose Cantrell, Rylin Cearley, Rachel Cheatham, Theo “T” Conard, Ferd Cromer, Lauren Dedman, Logan Emery, Symphony Fox, Ryan Gibbons, Graci Gossage, Sage Green, Mo Haslip, Quinn Henson, Carolyn Ivy, Katelyn Johnston, Austin Kelleybrew, Ethan Kohrs, Jay Massengill, James Meredith, Julus Mixon, Sam Rogers, Andie Sanders, James Smith, Shandracia Smith, Milo Stanish, Jack Tolleson, and CC York.
The technical crew for the production includes Quinn Arnold, Sara Bremmon, Mattie Bryant, Renise Cross, Lunn Davis, Dixie Howry, Dylin Iracheta, Julus Mixon, Wren Scritchfield, Tobias Shelley, Dorothy Spangler, Zoe Tharpe, and Kota White.
“I think this is one of the best musicals this college has ever done,” said student Theo “T” Conard, who plays the character William.
“It’s a pretty good show,” said student Jack Tolleson, who plays the character Beagle. “It shows you what things were like, in another time. You get to experience all sorts of things through those young kids, who show you the trauma they were put through and how they survived.”
For ticket reservations, and further information, visit www.asub.edu/tickets or contact (501) 882-8855. https://www.asub.edu/performing-arts/
About ASU-Beebe Theatre
ASU-Beebe’s theatre is renowned for its exceptional performances, bringing classic and contemporary plays to the community, while nurturing the talents of aspiring actors, directors, and technicians. Committed to the arts and fostering creativity, ASU-Beebe’s theatre department continues to be a vital and cherished part of the local and statewide cultural landscape.
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