Cast List for Oliver!

December 17, 2011

A huge thank you to everyone who auditioned for Oliver! 

There are several additional speaking roles that will be cast from the ensemble and workhouse boys when we begin rehearsals.

All rehearsals and performances will take place at Chaska High School.

Rehearsals begin with an All-Cast Meeting on Monday, January 16, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. followed by vocal and dance rehearsals for everyone.  Generally, rehearsals will run Monday through Friday 6:30 – 9:00.  We will make every effort to schedule a minimal number of rehearsals for the kids on Wednesdays.

We hope to have copies of scripts sent out to the principals within the next two weeks.

We are looking forward to seeing all of you on January 16.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Colleen Herzog, Director (herzog7@aol.com)

Drew Hasty, Music Director (andrew.hasty@isd47.org)

Carrie McCollum, Choreographer (carrie.song817@gmail.com)

Sandy Rodenz, Asst. Director (srodenz@hotmail.com) 

OLIVER!  CAST

Oliver                                      Nicholas Dekker (understudy Matthew Duffy)

Mr. Bumble                             Guthrie Horgan

Widow Corney                       Jenny Boothroyd

Noah Claypole                        Michael Kretzschmar

Mr. Sowerberry                       Dan Bergner

Mrs. Sowerberry                     Ginny Fogg

Charlotte                                 Cassie Boothroyd

The Artful Dodger                  Leo Plante (understudy Luke Roberts)

Fagin                                       Charlie Title

Nancy                                      Hannah Weinberg      

Charles Bates                          Brandon Pratt

Bet                                          Emma Schlader

Old Sally                                 Jean Kretzschmar

Old Lady                                Kelly Rohde

Bill Sykes                                Bill Coldwell

Mrs. Bedwin                           Paula Atkins

Mr. Brownlow                         Ron Roeser

Dr. Grimwig                            Arne Rimmereide

Rose Seller                              Robyn Chargo

Strawberries Seller                  Jennifer Sopoci Hardin

Milkmaid                                 Tracey Peters

Knife Grinder                         Joel Peterson

Long Song Seller                    Tristin Pratt

Work House Boys/Girls          Josie Axelson (Dancer)

                                                Gianna Arthur (Dancer)

Jacob Boothroyd

Arie Cohen

Jeremiah Cox

Matthew Duffy

                                                Mark Dufresne

Matthew Dufresne

                                                Connor Eaton

                                                Ben Gunderson

                                                Hunter Krueger

Nicole Miller (Dancer)

                                                George Mulder

Caroline Pernat

William Pratt

                                                Benjamin Pratt

Eliana Rimmereide

                                                Piers Rimmereide

                                                Luke Roberts

                                                Mia Rogneby

Kory Sawinski

Jacob Strack

Kaelan Tenjes

Ellie Turk (Dancer)

Quinn Wambeke

Nathan Wurst

Callen Zemek

Ensemble                                 Gabrielle Arthur (Dancer)

                                                Kris Axelson

Jeff Boxell

Heather Brands

Hayden Brands

Natalie Dekker

Briana Ekstrom

Elise Hanson

Tea Sopoci Hardin

Paige Kersten

                                                Darby Kersten

Allison Kleinhinz

Josh Koenen

Jessica Kretzschmar   

                                                Sherri Krueger

Amber Mohlman

                                                Stefany Pratt           

Emily Stern

                                                Bartley Stratton                                             

                                                Elizabeth Studenski

Stage Crew                             Hannah Holmgren

Lynn Olson

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Sneak Peak Video of White Christmas Rehearsals!

White Christmas is coming!....

It's hard to believe that seven weeks have already passed, and we're two weeks away from opening night for Irving Berlin's "White Christmas." It's been 7 tough weeks, I think, for the cast. Compared to many shows, the music and the dancing are more difficult in this production, and they demand more from the cast. I think this has both tested and challenged them, but in the past few rehearsals, instead of grimmacing or slumping in frustration at the end of a song - I've instead seen smiling, and even some "yes!" with a fist pump at then end of a number. It's that feeling you get when you have worked hard to accomplish something, and now you're acing it, and it feels good. Keep up the good work gang - you're audience doesn't yet know what a fantastic show they are going to see!

CAST LIST - WHITE CHRISTMAS

We wish to thank everyone who auditioned this past week. The casting process is always filled with difficult choices due to the wealth of talent we have in our region. Congratulations to all who were cast, and if you were not, please consider auditioning on December 12^th & 13^th for our winter production of “Oliver!”

Rehearsals begin Monday, October 3^rd at 6:30 PM in the Chanhassen HS Choir Room starting with a kickoff meeting and introductions. More details will follow this week.

***PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE CAST LIST CAREFULLY ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM – YOUR NAME MAY APPEAR MULTIPLE TIMES***

For questions, clarifications, or to decline a role, please email bcoldwell1@gmail.com or phone 612.239.2183.

Thank You,

Bill, Joan, Katy, and the entire production team of White Christmas

CAST LIST - Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS

Bob Wallace - Tom Keenan

Phil Davis - Kyle Szarzynski

Betty Haynes - Emily Jansen

Judy Haynes - Theresa Stecker

General Waverly - Tom Rolloff

Martha Watson - Martha Keenan

Susan Waverly - Taylor Mechtel / Caroline Pernat

Ralph Sheldrake - Andy Turner

Rita & Rhoda - Stacie Jensen & Hannah Weinberg

Ezekiel Foster - Richard Strosahl

Mike - TJ Kegel

Tessie (Bob’s Asst) - Jenny Boothroyd

Seamstress - Dianne Strandberg

Assistant Seamstress - Kathe Matthews

Sullivan/Regency Announcer - Mark Taintor

Train Conductor - Guthrie Horgan

ENSEMBLE (see detailed list of songs/scenes below)

Nicole Allen

Max Avalos

Gillian Barrow

Jenny Boothroyd

Alexandra Buck

Robyn Chargo

Matthew Duffy

Laura Hafermann

Guthrie Horgan

Stacie Jensen

Jennifer Koenen

Tom Kocka

Kathe Matthews

Kristen Matthews

Katie Morton

Kelly Morton

Dan Nelson

Joel Peterson

Julie Peterson

Stefany Pratt

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Mia Rogneby

Kelly Schleper

Sarah Schrimpf

Jessica Schue

Hailey Sowden

Michelle Stecker

Eryn Stennes

Dianne Strandberg

Katy Stromberg

Mark Taintor

Bob Thomas

Carol Thomas

Andy Turner

Lindsey Turner

Dave Vandergriff

Ron Vickery

Serra Vickery

Hannah Weinberg

Kitty West-McCallion

SCENE 1 - WWII WAR FRONT (Bob, Phil, Sheldrake, General)

Soldiers:

Max Avalos

Guthrie Horgan

TJ Kegel

Tom Kocka

Dan Nelson

Joel Peterson

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Mark Taintor

Dave Vandergriff

Ron Vickery

#4 - HAPPY HOLIDAYS/LET YOURSELF GO (Song & Dance Number, Bob & Phil)

Dancer-Singers:

Nicole Allen

Max Avalos

Laura Hafermann

Joel Peterson

Julie Peterson

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Kelly Schleper

Sarah Schrimpf

Jessica Schue

Hailey Sowden

Eryn Stennes

Katy Stromberg

Andy Turner

Dave Vandergriff

Hannah Weinberg

Singer-Movers:

Gillian Barrow

Alexandra Buck

Jenny Boothroyd

Robyn Chargo

Guthrie Horgan

Stacie Jensen

TJ Kegel

Tom Kocka

Kelly Morton

Stefany Pratt

Michelle Stecker

Mark Taintor

Lindsey Turner

Kitty West-McCallion

#7 - THE BEST THINGS HAPPEN (Phil & Judy's Dance Number at Jimmy’s)

Quintet Singers: Gillian Barrow, Robyn Chargo, Kelly Morton, Joel Peterson, Mark Taintor

Featured Dancers: Max Avalos, France Roberts, Jessica Schue, Katy Stromberg

Other Club Patrons:

Rita & Rhoda (Stacie Jensen/Hannah Weinberg)

Nicole Allen

Alexandra Buck

Ron Vickery

Sarah Vickery

#8 – SNOW (Solo and Chorus Song on the Train to Vermont)

Mr. Snoring Man (soloist) – Mark Taintor

Mrs. Snoring Man (soloist) – Gillian Barrow

Train Kids: Matthew Duffy, Taylor Mechtel/Caroline Pernat, Mia Rogneby

Train Passengers:

Nicole Allen

Max Avalos

Jenny Boothroyd

Alexandra Buck

Robyn Chargo

TJ Kegel

Jennifer Koenen

Kathe Matthews

Kristen Matthews

Dan Nelson

Katie Morton

Kelly Morton

Joel Peterson

Stefany Pratt

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Sarah Schrimpf

Michelle Stecker

Dianne Strandberg

Bob Thomas

Carol Thomas

Andy Turner

Lindsey Turner

Dave Vandergriff

Ron Vickery

Serra Vickery

Kitty West-McCallion

#9D & 10 – VOCAL WARM-UP & LET ME SING (motion accompanying Martha’s song)

Chorus Gang:

Nicole Allen

Max Avalos

Alexandra Buck

Laura Hafermann

Stacie Jensen (Rita)

Joel Peterson

Julie Peterson

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Kelly Schleper

Sarah Schrimpf

Hailey Sowden

Michelle Stecker

Jessica Schue

Eryn Stennes

Katy Stromberg (Dance Captain)

Lindsey Turner

Hannah Weinberg (Rhoda)

Dave Vandergriff

#13 - BLUE SKIES (Bob’s Song & Dance Number)

Dancer-Singers:

Nicole Allen

Max Avalos

Alexandra Buck

Laura Hafermann

Stacie Jensen

Julie Peterson

France Roberts

Kelly Schleper

Sarah Schrimpf

Jessica Schue

Hailey Sowden

Michelle Stecker

Eryn Stennes

Katy Stromberg

Lindsey Turner

Hannah Weinberg

Singer-Movers:

Gillian Barrow

Jenny Boothroyd

Robyn Chargo

Guthrie Horgan

Tom Kocka

Katie Morton

Kelly Morton

Dan Nelson

Joel Peterson

Stefany Pratt

Dillon Quinn

Mark Taintor

Andy Turner

Dave Vandergriff

Serra Vickery

Kitty West-McCallion

#15 - I LOVE A PIANO (Phil & Judy Dance Number, w/ Tap)

Intro (Kids): Matthew Duffy, Taylor Mechtel/Caroline Pernat, Mia Rogneby

Female Vocal Trio: Gillian Barrow, Robyn Chargo, Kelley Morton

Tappers:

Max Avalos

Laura Hafermann

Julie Peterson

France Roberts

Kelly Schleper

Sarah Schrimpf

Jessica Schue

Hailey Sowden

Eryn Stennes

Katy Stromberg

Hannah Weinberg

Kitty West-McCallion

#18 - LOVE YOU DIDN’T DO RIGHT BY ME (Betty solo at the Regency Club)

Club Patrons:

Tom Keenan (Bob)

Kathe Matthews

Dianne Strandberg

Bob Thomas

Carol Thomas

Ron Vickery

Sarah Vickery

#19 - THE OLD MAN (Bob’s plea to the 151^st Division)

Soldiers (off stage):

Max Avalos

Guthrie Horgan

TJ Kegel

Tom Kocka

Dan Nelson

Joel Peterson

Dillon Quinn

France Roberts

Kyle Szarzynski (Phil)

Mark Taintor

Bob Thomas

Andy Turner (Sheldrake)

Dave Vandergriff

Ron Vickery

#22 - THE OLD MAN – REPRISE (Offstage – same as #19, except Phil/Sheldrake on stage)

#24 - WHITE CHRISTMAS – ENTIRE CAST

#25 – BOWS - ENTIRE CAST

#26 – FINALE: I’VE GOT MY LOVE TO KEEP ME WARM – ENTIRE CAST

Are you ready for White Christmas Auditions???!!

Hey all you CVFT-ers and CVFT-er Wannabees.... Katy, Joan and I are super jazzed up for auditions! We hope you are too!

People often ask "How can I best prepare for my audition?" The answers are pretty simple:

- READ THE AUDITION INFORMATION HERE: http://cvft.org/auditions.htm. That way, you can audition for something that fits you. If you're 16, don't expect to be cast as Betty. If you're 60 - sorry - Bob is 40, max. We've listed the ages, vocal ranges, and other character information on the audition profile so that YOU can audition for the part that BEST fits YOU and your abilities.

- Make sure you pick a song that is IN YOUR RANGE and shows off your ability! You want to dazzle us, not baffle us. It's best to have a familiar song that we would know - say, a show tune! That way, we have an idea of how well you're singing it. If it's some obscure, minor-key-whatever, we'll have no idea what to think.

- Bring simple piano accompaniment: Sometimes people bring really difficult pieces. Alice is a wonderful accompanist, but it's not fair to ask her to read something cold that is really difficult. And the goal is to ACCOMPANY YOU so YOU CAN SHINE! She'll have a better chance of accomplishing this if the song is familiar and simple.

- It's best to MEMORIZE your musical piece. that way, we can see your facial expressions when you sing, rather than have your face buried in the sheet music. Remember, we only want about a minute of singing - that should be easy enough to memorize for an audition!

Finally - remember - this is an amateur production. Our goal in an audition is to make you feel comfortable and relaxed, and to treat everyone fairly. So come prepared, be confident, but if you stumble a bit - no biggie! We're all human. Just recompose yourself, and start over. We're just happy you're interested in joining us.

Thanks, and see you all there!

Cast List for Willy Wonka!

I wish to thank everyone who auditioned.  I wish it were possible to cast everyone, but alas that was not feasible or realistic.  We would have had 170 people standing shoulder to shoulder with no room to move.  If your name is not on this list and you still wish to be involved, we can always use help backstage.  Otherwise, please come back and audition for our Holiday 2011 show White Christmas or our Winter 2012 show Oliver.

Our first cast meeting will be 6:00pm May 31st at Chaska High School.  For questions, clarifications, or to decline a role please email kjeremiason@hotmail.com or call 952 994-4665.

Thank You,

Kelly Jeremiason

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka - Artistic Director

Chaska Valley Family Theatre

Willy Wonka/Candy Man                                              Thaddeous Gulden

Phineous Trout                                                                 TJ Kegel

Charlie Bucket                                                                   Caleb Richards

Mrs. Bucket                                                                        Emily Stern

Mr. Bucket                                                                          Eric Schnetzer

Grandma Josephine                                                       Paula Atkins

Grandma Georgina                                                         Gloria Cullen

Grandpa George                                                              Ron Roeser

Grandpa Joe                                                                      Charlie Title

Augustus Gloop                                                                                Leo Plante

Mrs. Gloop                                                                         Elizabeth Monarski

Veruca Salt                                                                         Kayla Peters

Mr. Salt                                                                                                Rick McAllister

Mike TeaVee                                                                     Connor Eaton

Ms. TeaVee                                                                        Anne Flemming

Violet Beauregarde                                                         Molly Herzog

Mrs. Beauregarde                                                           Tabitha Kerr

James/Oompa Loompa                                                 Abe Stauber

Matilda/Oompa Loompa                                              Stephanie Callahan

Teens/Oompa Loompas                                                               Katelyn Axelson

                                                                                                McKenzie Beno

                                                                                                Abigail Bjorlin

                                                                                                Alayna Bjorlin

                                                                                                Haylee Hannon

                                                                                                Samson Kirscht

                                                                                                Sophie Lockhart

                                                                                                Courtney Olson

Cooks/Oompa Loompas                                                               Gabrielle Arthur

                                                                                                Brianna Ekstrom

                                                                                                Jesse Grindstaff

                                                                                                Austin Gumbiner

                                                                                                Sophie Keeler

                                                                                                Beret Leone

                                                                                                Katelyn Miller

                                                                                                Hannah Morrissey

                                                                                                Tegan Underdahl

                                                                                                Hannah Weinberg

Squirrels/Townspeople                                                 Gianna Arthur

                                                                                                Josie Axelson

                                                                                                Stella Buselmeier

                                                                                                Mary Grace Linsley

                                                                                                Meredith Linsley

                                                                                                Johnny Monarski

                                                                                                Ben Pratt

                                                                                                Dallin Pratt

                                                                                                Aidan Pratt

                                                                                                Eliana Rimmereide

                                                                                                Isabel VanEyll

                                                                                                Jordan VanEyll

Oompa Loompas                                                              Catie Bieniek

                                                                                                Sydney Bieniek

                                                                                                Emma Gulden

                                                                                                Maggie Heuer

                                                                                                Satori Heuer

                                                                                                Guthrie Horgan

                                                                                                Carson Juell

                                                                                                Kailee Kriegel

                                                                                                Anna Monarski

                                                                                                Shannon Moore

                                                                                                Nikki Peitz

                                                                                                Katelyn Powers

                                                                                                William Pratt

                                                                                                Piers Rimmereide

                                                                                                Josie Ross

                                                                                                Tyler Stroh

                                                                                                Ellie Turk

                                                                                                Grace VanSickle

                                                                                                Payton Vergin

                                                                                                David Wurst

                                                                                                Nathan Wurst

Townspeople                                                                    Kris Axelson

                                                                                                Joann Barber

                                                                                                Jim Bieniek

                                                                                                Bill Coldwell

                                                                                                Cole Dewey

                                                                                                Noah Dewey

                                                                                                Serra Dewey-Vickery

                                                                                                Lori Moore

                                                                                                Lucy Morrissey

                                                                                                Stefany Pratt

                                                                                                Katie Pratt

                                                                                                Arne Rimmereide

                                                                                                Kevin Spencer

                                                                                                Andy Turner

                                                                                                Toni VanEyll

                                                                                                Karen VanSickle

                                                                                                Ron Vickery