Young Players Presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR.

YOUNG PLAYERS presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, JR. ON STAGE AT THE ROYAL THEATRE, July 12-14, at 7 p.m. and July 14 and 15 at 2 p.m.

Young Players are proud to present the award-winning stage adaption of one of the best musical comedies of all time -- Singin' in the Rain, Jr. Set in the waning days of the silent film era, screen star Don Lockwood realizes the future of the film industry lies in talkies-only to find that his leading lady, Lina Lamont, has a speaking voice better suited for silence. Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed. Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc. Music published by EMI. Produced with Arrangement with Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc. Singin' in the Rain, Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MRI). Full of tap dancing, Tinseltown glitz, witty dialogue, and hilarious situations, Singin' in the Rain, Jr. will have audiences entertained! With only 5 performances, you do not want to miss this show sponsored by EVERETT BUICK, GMC!

Cast members include: Zachary Glover as Don Lockwood, Hayden Griffis as Cosmo Brown, Izzy Hammonds as Kathy Seldon (Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday matinee performances) Libby Golleher as Kathy Seldon (Thursday evening and Saturday matinee performances)/Ensemble, Adelyn Eiler as Lina Lamont (Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday matinee performances)/Chorus Girl. Erin Johnston as Lina Lamont (Thursday evening and Saturday matinee performances)/Chorus Girl, Carson Clay as R.F. Simpson, Reagan McCartney as Dora Bailey, Seth Nuss as Dexter, Mia Simone Parker as Roz, Mary Grace Wells as Miss Dinamore, Cadence Earles as Broadway Host, Kaleigh Statton as Zelda, Mark Kennedy as Sam, Noah Lee as Police Officer, Stagehands are Braden Lisowe

Addison Lumpkins, and Caleb Burnett. Kathy's Girls include Maurin Richey, Bella Crowe, Olivia Kreulen, Amelia Lisowe, and Mackie Davis. Corley Bowman as Broadway Dancer/Chorus Girl. Other Chorus girls are Lauren Bond, Lauren Redmond, Sydney Crary. Ensemble members are Sarah Nuss, Addison Byrd, Frankie Goldman, Abby Jones, Sagan Kinetic, Addie Woodard, Emory Statton, Seth Kennedy, and Caylie Richardson.

Singin' in the Rain, Jr. is Co-Produced by Leah Golleher and Carissa A. Lumpkins. This hilarious show is directed by Mollie Richey, with musical direction by Heidi McCartney and choreography by Jenny Johnston.

The Royal Theatre is located at 111 S. Market Street in Historic Downtown Benton. Ticket prices are $15 general admission, $12 for sr. citizen and college student, $6 for pre-school and grade school. For online ticket sales, go to www.theroyalplayers.com. You may call 501-315-LIVE to make reservations.