PHOTOS: 'Dr. Dolittle Jr.' at Hastings Middle School
Dr. Dolittle works with Toggle the Horse and finds out the horse is in need of glasses. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia
Pushmi-Pullyu the two-headed llama was played by Avery Fredericks and Andraya Thorkildson. They are pictured showing off their dance skills during a scene set at the circus. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia
Polynesia the parrot, played by Linnea Hedin, and Dr. Dolittle perform a musical number. Polynesia helps Dr. Dolittle learn animal languages throughout the course of the play. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia
Dr. Dolittle celebrates with friends when he returns to town. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia
Tommy Stubbins, played by Gabe Richardson, hops on the back of Chee-Chee the monkey, played by Kaden MacLeish. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia
Dr. Dolittle finally found the great pink sea snail at the end of the play. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown Multimedia
Dr. Dolittle puts a pin in the map to decide where they will be headed. Michelle Wirth / RiverTown MultimediaHastings Middle School Theater Department presented Dr. Dolittle Jr. Nov. 2-3 in the HMS auditorium. The musical is based on the "Dr. Dolittle" stories by Hugh Lofting and the 20th Century Fox Film. The book, music and lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse.
Audiences enjoyed the story of Dr. Dolittle and his search for the giant pink shell snail.
The play was directed by Zach Filkins with musical director Katherine Warren. The technical director was Anne Blessing and the costume assistant was Sara Lawrence.
Cast
Dr. John Dolittle, Alex Ussatis
Madeline Mugg, Emma McLay
Tommy Stubbins, Gabe Richardson
General Bellowes, Joe Borash
Emma Fairfax, Hope Davis
Albert Blossom, Walter Jung
Gertie Blossom, Katelynn Krey
Berta, Serenity Swanson
Vladimir, Zach Rosandich
Mavis, Kyra Smallidge
Straight Arrow, Brita Lawrence
Bailiff, Tristan Trimbell
Polynesia the Parrot, Linnea Hedin
Jip the Dog, Brailyn Gintner
Herbert the Hedgehog, Gillian Greeder
Dab-Dab the Duck, Olivia Larsen
Toggle the Horse, Henry Ascheman
Sheila the Fox, Iris Ries
Pushmi-Pullyu the Two-headed llama, Avery Fredericks and Andraya Thorkildson
Rufus the Dog, Max Albertson
Chee-Chee the Monkey, Kaden MacLeish
Sophie the Seal, Bertina Peters
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