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Lively ’21 as Angus Tuck;
and Nicholas Hardy ’21 as
Hugo.

e ensemble cast included
Hannah Duchesneau ’23,
McKenna Phillips ’25,
Lydia Byron ‘23, Arianna
Ardell ’23, Amelia Callnan
’24, Kaitlyn Kenney ’24,
Mallorie Woodie ’24, Lucy
Hebert ’24, Helen Hebert
’23, Elizabeth Howe ’23,
Hailey Suitter ’24, Avalon
Williams ’23, Mimi Weston
’25, Jordan Fitzpatrick
’25, Kristian Kellerhals
’23, Alexandria Craig
’23, Jasmin Trecartin ’25,
Rider Austin ’25, Gabrielle
Performing a dance number during “Tuck Everlasting” are, from left, Mia Findlater `20, Arianna Ardell Duchesneau ’25, Mataya
`23, Katilyn Kenney `24, Amelia Callnan `24 and Ellie Grant ’22. Pinette ’24 and Lindsey
(photo courtesy of Joseph Cyr ’89, Houlton Pioneer Times)
Bartman ’24.

Anderson said the themes
of the show were a great
topic of conversation during
rehearsals.

“We took a lot of time in
rehearsals discussing the
overarching themes of this
show – is eternal life a
blessing or a curse? – and
the concept of greed and
obsession driving action
(in the case of the Man in
the Yellow Suit), loneliness
and how people cope
with loss and the feeling
of being alone, as well as
others,” Anderson said. “I
think the kids developed
some really impressive Tessa Solomon ’19, middle, acts out a scene from “Tuck Everlasting” with Christian Lively `21 during a
insights into these themes. performance at the Houlton Community Arts Center in November.
(photo courtesy of Joseph Cyr ’89, Houlton Pioneer Times)
Our conversations were
really deep and meaningful. ey impacted me as the director and caused me to think diff erently when it came to
blocking (choreographing) some scenes in the show.

Allowing the kids to take real ownership over their character’s emotions and actions made this production as
impactful as it was. I’m really proud of them for that.”

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