ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter once again challenged itself to stage a full musical production in just 24 hours, this time choosing “Emma!” as its show. Adapted from Jane Austen’s classic novel, the story follows Emma Woodhouse, a self-appointed matchmaker whose well-intentioned plans often lead to comic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. Proceeds from the performance will be donated to Living Water International, which supports the construction of water wells in Africa.
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- Students and teachers from Highbury Prep celebrate the wedding of Mr. Weston, played by Mason Snyder, and Miss Taylor, played by Lila Griffith. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Harriet Smith, played by Sarah Gabel, stands on top of the table declaring her love. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Philip, played by Collin McKean, flirts with Harriet, played by Sarah Gabel, before the school’s class president election. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Students of Highbury Prep sing along to a love song. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Jeff Knightley, played by James Bradshaw, critiques the matchmaking talents of Emma, played by Lily Holmes. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Harriet, Jane and Emma, played by Sarah Gabel, Maya Padilla and Lily Holmes, chat at a table about Jane’s family. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Harriet, played by Sarah Gabel, begs for help from Emma, played by Lily Holmes. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Jeff Knightley, played by James Bradshaw, breaks out in song. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Emma, Jeff and Frankie, played by Lily Holmes, James Bradshaw and Matthew Lietz, talk in the hallways about Frankie’s upcoming performance. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- A Highbury student, played by Ella Venegoni, reaches out while playing the kazoo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Emma, Ashley, and Jeff, played by Lily Holmes, Faith Betts and James Bradshaw, sing Katy Perry’s “Roar.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Frankie Churchill, played by Matthew Lietz, breaks out in song. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Harriet, played by Sarah Gabel, sings to Emma, played by Lily Holmes, about her newfound crush. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Members of the cast of “Emma!” stand on stage for one of the final moments of the musical. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Members of the cast of “Emma!” sing the last song of the night, Unwritten, by Natasha Bedingfield. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
