Production of ‘Oh, Promise Me!’ to wrap up school year for Quincy High School theatre department

QUINCY — Quincy High School’s theatre department will conclude the 2024-25 school year with the comedic farce, “Oh, Promise Me!” by Pete Williams. 

Show dates are May 8-9-10 at 7 p.m. in the Quincy High School Theatre.  

Barry Hollis, a recent Princeton graduate, has just inherited his father’s fortune. With the reputation as a popular playboy, Barry suddenly meets and falls in love with Gladys Vance. He persuades his Aunt Sue to invite Gladys for a visit at their estate. But before her visit, an important note must be sent to Barry’s old flame, Patsie Linden, saying the relationship is over — but the notes get mixed.

Patsie arrives, with her mother in tow, and threatens Barry’s attorney with a breach of promise suit unless Barry marries her. Barry gets a brilliant idea. He can’t marry her if he’s already married.  Furber, the family butler, has a quick visit from his daughter Ann.  Barry convinces Ann to pretend to be his wife to get rid of Patsie quickly.  

The Hollis family is played by seniors Gabby Hanchett, Evie Tallcott and junior Gavin Ginos.  The Furber family is played by seniors Adelaide Teefey and Richard Coleman.  Dream girl Gladys is played by senior Keyarri Holder, while the Linden family is portrayed by junior Addison Gosteli and senior Charly Nicholson. Other roles are played by senior Miller Robertson, juniors Isabel Selsor and Nate Greving, and sophomore Miriam Teefey.

The production is under the direction of Meghan Buckley, with David Buckley overseeing technical direction. Senior Maddie Dagget serves as the student director while senior Emmaleen Robertson, junior Katelin Barnes, and sophomore Bailey Williams oversee stage management. 

Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults. They are sold online at www.qps.org/departments/music or may be bought at the door.  For more information, call the Quincy High School music office at 217-224-3774.