LAMORINDA WEEKLY | STARS 2000's ABBA-solutely fun production of `Mama Mia!'


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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