by Tom Varner | May 24, 2017 | Casting
Thank you to everyone who came out to audition for SISTER ACT! Casting is the single most important decision a director can make and often the most difficult. We had almost 40 people audition for SISTER ACT and I am very, very impressed with the talent that was displayed over the past two nights. To all of you who came out, you should be proud of yourselves. We are going to have a phenomenal show and the vocal numbers of this production are going to blow the audience away. I’m very excited to be working with all of you and I hope you are, too. This amazing summer is about to begin. So, without further ado, below is the cast list for SISTER ACT. If you do not wish to accept your role, please contact me (Evan) personally by 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24th (send me a message at evan@hardroad.org or call or text me at 217-556-6399). If I have not heard from you, it will be assumed you have accepted your role in the show. The read-through will be in the choir room (where auditions were) on Thursday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. I look forward to seeing you all there! -Evan Fifer, Director
Please note, there are some pieces of sung dialogue that will be assigned to various nuns later in the rehearsals. Also, if you are a female ensemble member, you will be singing the nun songs backstage and if you are a male ensemble member you will be singing backstage as backup for some of the male singing numbers.
Cast List
Deloris Van Cartier – Jasmine French
Mother Superior – Ellie Mitchell
Sister Mary Robert – Breanna Noe
Sister Mary Patrick – Gentry Fifer
Sister Mary Lazarus – Lori Wahl
Monsignor O’Hara – Bill Sullivan
Curtis – Tim Albaugh
Eddie Souther – Tom Varner
TJ – Josh Miller
Joey – Dietrich Gossmeyer
Pablo – Devonn Delong
Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours – Lynne Huelsmann
Sister Mary Theresa – Sue Ellen Drewer
Michelle/Ensemble – Elizabeth Huntley
Tina/Ensemble – Whitley Foehner
Ernie/Ensemble – Chris Young
Nuns – Angela Nuxoll, Dawna Miller, Linda Collman, Candy Kirsch, Karlee Holzinger, Mary Knebel, Danielle Boulanger, Kenzie Holzinger, Tori Lynn, Alli Hahs, Johannah Comish, Caitlin Hadeler
Ensemble – Taylor Miller, Mary Clemens, Danny Osborn, Colter Knebel, Emma Peper, Courtney Hochuli, Julia French
by Carlos Munguia | Apr 24, 2017 | Announcements, Casting
We know that we say all of this every year, but HONESTLY, this was an extremely difficult process because we had so many talented youth auditioning. Everyone did such a great job (making our jobs that much harder)! We were excited to see everyone strive to do his/her best!!! We hope that anyone who did not get a role this year will definitely keep trying and that we will see you back at auditions next year!!!
For those of you who are in the cast, congratulations! This week, your first rehearsal is Tuesday, April 25th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Elementary School – 1800 Lindenthal Highland, Il 62249. Students can ONLY BRING WATER. Be sure to check this posting for changes and updates. Over the next few days our Producer, Michele, will be adding parents to the facebook page and updates will be posted on there.
If you are not willing to accept your role, please send a private message on Facebook Messenger to the director, GENTRY FIFER NESSEL, no later than this evening, Monday, April 24th.
During the read-through on Tuesday, April 25th, there will also be a MANDATORY PARENTS’ MEETING. Bring your $45 fee with you that evening.
Now, DRUM-ROLL please…………… Here is your cast list for 2017’s DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR!!!!!
Disney’s The Lion King Jr. Cast List:
Mtoa/Rafiki: Anna Bruss and Julia English
Young Simba: Noah Macam
Simba: Dakota Driemeyer
Young Nala: Madison Autry
Nala: Katie Schwarz
Mufasa: Julia Graham
Sarabi: Julia McPhillips
Zazu: Talon Vrell
Sarafina: Fayth Whicker
Scar: Spencer Powers
Banzai: Brandon Eye
Shenzi: Julia Beil
Ed: Caleb Stratton
Timon: Autumn Meyer
Pumbaa: Patrick Boulanger
FEATURED
Lionesses:
Haylie Gombos, Carleigh Robinson, Mikayla Smith and Londyn Celuch
Lion Cubs:
Emma Gualandi and Wilson Boulanger
Ostrich:
Justina Thomae
Hyenas:
Amara Vrell, Eliza Keth, Brooke Rheaume and Roxy Daugherty
Gazelles:
Morgan Macam, Haleigh Perry and Mya Thomilson
Mouse:
Mae Rose Taylor
ENSEMBLE
Giraffes:
Madyson Whicker, Lily Niebrugge and Gracie Powers
Zebras:
Sophia Rogier, Ryann Krotz, Jayden Blackwell, Natalie Goggin and Macey Golder
Elephants:
Brandon Adolph and Addyson Goodwin
Birds:
Katherine Empson, Kendal Devlin, Emma Hook and Bethany Williamson
Cheetahs:
Joshua Knobloch, Caleb Knobloch, and Christian Knobloch
Hippos:
Lizzy Rheaume, Hunter Gombos and Samuel Kukowski
by Carlos Munguia | Apr 24, 2017 | Announcements, Auditions, Casting
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to audition. We are blessed with fantastic talent to select from. This is going to be such a fun summer for everyone!
The Freckleface Strawberry team is excited to get to know the cast and parents at our MANDATORY meeting on Tuesday night, April 25th, at 7:00pm at the Louis Latzer Library. We’ll do introductions and discuss our expectations and what you can expect from us in return. I’ll also have schedules for you. There is a $40 fee due that night and then the actors will be issued their scripts. Please let me know if you have any questions.
See you Tuesday night!
~Sheila Riggs
Director
(618) 409-6286
Freckleface Strawberry Cast List:
Freckleface Strawberry: Emma Clark
Danny/Don Fontaine: Dietrich Gossmeyer
Baby Brother: Jake Hindman-Cook
Harry: Josh Reed
Jake/Frankie Freckle: Josh Miller
Janelle (ballet girl): Autumn Riggs
Jane: Bailey McPhillips
Teacher: Maddie Wesselmann
Mother: Hannah Franklin
Emily: Madi Crawford
Flora: Destiny Odle
Dora: Kori Huelsmann
Laura: Adalee Clarke
Gabby: Ellen Nuxoll
Francine Freckle: Noelle Sonderegger
Frida Freckle: Sophia Himsel
by Tom Varner | Apr 24, 2016 | Casting
We say something similar every year, but SERIOUSLY, this was an extremely difficult process because we had so many talented youth auditioning. Everyone did a great job and we were excited to see everyone strive to do his/her best! We hope that anyone who did not get a role this year will definitely keep trying and that we will see you back at auditions next year!
For those of you who are in the cast, congratulations! This week your first rehearsal is Thursday, April 28th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Louis Latzer Library at the back of the children’s library downstairs. Students can ONLY BRING WATER. Be sure to check this posting for changes and updates.
During the read-through on Thursday, April 28th, there will also be a MANDATORY PARENTS’ MEETING. Bring your $40 fee with you that evening.
Without further ado, here is the cast list for 2016’s DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.!
Belle – Katie Schwarz
Beast – Caleb Stratton
Gaston – Dietrich Gossmeyer
Lefou – Patrick Boulanger
Narrators – Carleigh Robinson, Autumn Meyer, Claire Paul, Julia English
Maurice – Talon Vrell
Lumiere – Cole Reed
Cogsworth – Spencer Powers
Mrs. Potts – Anna Bruss
Chip– Wilson Boulanger
Madame – Elizabeth Evans
Babette – Haylie Gombos
Rose – Mandy Mayfield
Ottoman – Lizzy Rheaume
Beggar/Enchantress – Emily Cecil
Monsieur D Arque – Sammy Maddox
Bookseller – Brandon Eye
Silly Girls– Kayla Peery, Sarah Lipski, Justina Thomae, Madison Autry, Amara Vrell, Maya Thomilson
Villagers –
Jessica Olliges, Kaitlyn Borror, Hunter Gombos, Madi Crawford, Julia McPhillips, Ellen Nuxoll, Bailey McPhillips, Julia Beil,
Gracie Powers, Leah Connelly, Haleigh Perry, Sophia Himsel, Isaac Reike
Guests –
Madyson Whicker, Fayth Whicker, Addy Goodwin, Brooke Rheaume, Katherine Epson, Kendal Devlin, Haley Pokorny, Emily Cecil,
Julia McPhillips, Bailey McPhillips, Destiny Odle, Abby Cocran, Andrea Cocran, Ryann Krotz, Lily Niebrugge
by Bill | Apr 6, 2016 | Casting
This is it! Now, for the first time ever, you are able to download posters of your favorite FIRST DATE characters – and characters they are. Click on your favorite and download a full size poster – share it with your friends, use it as your wallpaper on your phone or computer, print it and hang it on your wall at home or the office. Let everyone know that this fine cast will be performing in Highland for only five performances. That’s right, only FIVE!
So get your posters and tickets today. Print one or print them all. You may never get this opportunity again!
by Bill | Feb 2, 2016 | Announcements, Auditions, Casting
Do you remember your first First Date? Well, this show is nothing like that! You will actually enjoy going on this date.
FIRST DATE is just that – a blind date that unfolds in real time. The couple quickly finds they are not alone in this unpredictable evening. Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents who sing and dance the pair through ice-breakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines.
This could also be one of the most challenging shows in which you have ever performed. Aside from our main couple, everyone plays multiple roles. This is a true ensemble show.
There are roles for 3-4 women and 3-4 men. Lots of singing and dialog and very little dance (so, if you avoid musicals because you can’t dance well – like me – cast your worries aside!)
Auditions are next Monday, February 8th at 7:00 in the Chorus Room at the Highland Elementary School. Have a musical number prepared – modern show tunes would be a good choice (you should put away your Rogers and Hammerstein Songbook) and be prepared for some cold readings from the script. AND – here’s the change from our traditional auditions – fill out your audition form BEFORE you come. Our form is online and will be very easy to complete. If you have a picture or theater bio you’d like to submit, you can upload it with your form. Pretty easy, huh? To access our form, go HERE or HERE or even HERE.
Callbacks will be held the following night at the same location.
Performance dates are April, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23. Rehearsals will begin late February. Bill Sullivan is directing the show (that’s me) and David Wilton is the musical director. Guaranteed good times!
See you Monday night?
