Highacres (Dramatic Reading)

Jane D. Abbott (1881 - 1968)

The story of a young mountain girl and her first year of city living and going to a high school. She knows nothing of town life, but she had dreams and longs to learn more and discover what the world is like outside of her mountain home. Go with her to the Westley's home, where she finds everyone kind, except the Wesley's oldest daughter, Isobel, who is proud and snubs her. With determination, and courage she enjoys her first year, and longs to continue at Highacres. Summary by Trotsa

Cast List:
Narrator: Dave Harrell
John Westley: Bob Neufeld
Jerry Travis: Vanessa Cooley
Mrs. Travis: Lynne Thompson
Mrs. Penelope Allen: Kristin Gjerløw
Isobel Westley: Kimberly Krause
Gyp Westley: Lydia
Graham Westley: Larry Wilson
Tibby Westley: Amanda Friday
Mrs. Westley: Fiddlesticks
Dana King: ToddHW
Uncle Peter: James Koss
Ginny Cox: April Walters
Peggy Lee: Little Tee
Girl: KHand
Barbara Lee: Natalie Paula
Pat Everett: Beth Thomas
Aunt Maria: Etel Buss
Man: John N. Daily
Boy: Kimberly Krause
Miss Gray: Tina Nuzzi
Dr Canton: James Koss
Doctor: John N. Daily
Amy Mathers: MaryAnn
George: John N. Daily
Mr. Stratman: Jordan Heron

Edited by: Teresa Bauman, Anastasiia Solokha, Kimberly Krause, Dave Harrell

Genre(s): Dramatic Readings, School

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Kettle Mountain Group 00:18:38
Play 02 SunnySide Group 00:13:12
Play 03 On the Road to Cobble Group 00:09:43
Play 04 The Westleys Group 00:13:56
Play 05 Jerry's Wish Comes True Group 00:11:15
Play 06 New Faces Group 00:18:41
Play 07 Highacres Group 00:12:07
Play 08 School Group 00:13:44
Play 09 The Secret Door Group 00:15:36
Play 10 The Debate Group 00:16:58
Play 11 Aunt Maria Group 00:24:35
Play 12 The Party Group 00:16:15
Play 13 Haskin's Hill Group 00:12:29
Play 14 The Prize Group 00:13:02
Play 15 Cupid and Company Group 00:10:10
Play 16 For the Honor of the School Group 00:09:38
Play 17 Disgrace Group 00:15:41
Play 18 The Ravens Clean the Tower Group 00:13:27
Play 19 The Letter Group 00:16:11
Play 20 The Family Councils Group 00:13:41
Play 21 Poor Isobel Group 00:15:42
Play 22 Jerry Wins Her Way Group 00:23:01
Play 23 The Third Violinist Group 00:16:49
Play 24 Plans Group 00:11:59
Play 25 The Lincoln Award Group 00:14:58
Play 26 Commencement Group 00:13:32
Play 27 Craig Winton Group 00:14:53
Play 28 Her Mother's Story Group 00:14:40
Play 29 The Wishing-Rock Group 00:09:14