STARS 2000's ABBA-solutely fun production of `Mama Mia!'
Submitted by Brian Purcell
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Stars 2000, which includes 15 Lamorinda cast members, will bring the storytelling magic of ABBA'S timeless songs and the enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship to the stage starting July 19 at the Diablo Valley Performing Arts Center. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover her father's identity brings three men from her mother's past back to an island paradise. Featuring over 20 ABBA hits, including "Mamma Mia," "Dancing Queen" and "Take a Chance on Me," this high-spirited, feel-good musical will have audience members singing and dancing in the aisles. The show runs from July 19 through Aug. 4. For tickets, visit www.stars2000.org.
Stars 2000, a nonprofit organization was created in 1992 so that local aspiring young actors could refine their theatrical skills and talent, while performing in a full-scale, Broadway-style musical.
Lamorinda-based cast members and their characters include:
Nora Schultz - Ensemble
Jocie Purcell - Donna
Kacie Hennessy - Tanya
Olivia Harris - Ensemble
Maddie Ikeya - Ensemble
Kiera Glenn - Ali/Lisa
Tess Hornbeck - Ali/Lisa
Maggie Heiskell - Donna
Max Younger - Sky
Sabrina Gottlieb - Sophie
Matthew Shieh - Ensemble
Jessica Noal - Ensemble
Kat Daniel - Ensemble
Sydney Lauer - Ensemble
Kai Echeverria - Ensemble
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