MHS production of "Hollywood Hillbillies" a rollicking comedy

Gale Shrewsbury, Emily Penberthy, Olivia Milkey, Jesse Lacy, Parker Tungate

The Manchester High School Drama Club production played two nights, Nov. 17 and 18, to packed houses and appreciative audiences. The play, dubbed "a director's dream" for its comedic qualities and non-stop action by director Nathan Betz, featured a talented, large cast and an equally dedicated tech crew. follows the Hawley family of Happy Hollow who are being pursued by crooked developers and Hollywood moguls. A great time was had by all. Thank you to Unforgettable Photos for providing all of the photos featured with this article.

Cindy Lou (Emily Penberthy) hits a high note.

Charles Seabury (Quenton Bortmas) is reunited with his family in Happy Hollow.

Cast of "Hollywood Hillbillies" sit for their formal photo. Courtesy Unforgettable Photos, Manchester

The tech crew with director Mr. Nathan Betz. Courtesy Unforgettable Photos, Manchester

Jessica Mann, Caleb Penney

Autumn Cole, Jesse Tedder

Gale Shrewsbury, Brandon Koch, Claudia Pierce

Sherriff Tom Applegate (Mitchell Ernst) finally gets the crooks, Jim Foxhall (Brandon Koch) and Lucy Valentine (Claudia Pierce)

by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.