BEHIND THE SCENES..."It's a Wonderful Life"

We snuck into rehearsal last night to see preparations underway for CVFT's upcoming holiday family musical - "It's a Wonderful Life". By this time I should not be surprised at the quality of talent that CVFT attracts, but I am. Every time. 

Last night more than 60 talented people (of all ages, sizes, and flavors) were on hand to rehearse "Harry's Comin' Home"...a little song and dance ditty that is sure to lift all spirits high. Not sure how many times they have practiced this number but it is already good!  We left the rehearsal anxiously awaiting the next time we could watch. 

Thanks to all for allowing us see behind the scenes. We just bought our tix for opening night!

Looking for Pit Musicians for "It's a Wonderful Life"

Looking for Pit Musicians for "It's a Wonderful Life"
  The following instruments are needed: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Oboe/English Horn, Percussion, Strings.  If interested, please email Drew at andrew.hasty@isd47.org.  Thanks!

Cast List Posted!

Thanks to everyone who auditioned for “It’s a Wonderful Life.”  We appreciate your time and talent.

Out all-cast meeting is MONDAY OCTOBER 8^th starting at 6:30.  Details to follow.

Young George Bailey      George Mulder

Young Mary Hatch           Caroline Pernat

Young Sam                          Andrew Morton

Young Marty                      Piers Rimmeriede

Newsboy                             Callen Zemek

Zuzu Bailey                         Jane Kihne/Isabelle Erhart (shared performances)

Janie Bailey                         TBD

Pete Bailey                         William Pratt

Newsies Kids (Sing and dance featured part in “Harry’s Comin’ Home”):

Claire Shinners, Taler Mechtel, Hannah Seeman, Callen Zemek, Piers Rimmereide, Wesley Quist

Kids Chorus ( All listed above PLUS Sing in Prologue, Harry’s Comin Home, and finale – also will appear in misc townspeople scenes)

(Newsies Kids above plus the following): Owen Hasting, Clayton Mechtel, Dallin Pratt, Tad Williamson, Grace Arndt, Molly Maves, Katryn Rosenoff, Katie Marusich, Alyse DeLorenzo, Tea Spoaci Hardin, Elise Brown, Gianna Arthur, Stella Buselmier.

George Bailey                    Joel Peterson

Mary Hatch                         Nikki Allen

Sam Wainwright               Dobbs DeCorsey

Harry Bailey                        Guthrie Horgan

Henry Potter                      Mark Taintor

Peter Bailey                        Tom Keenan

Joseph, an angel              Bob Thomas

Clarence                              Ken Smith

Ernie                                      Tom Barnett

Bert                                       Dan Bergner

Mr Gower                           Ron Roeser

Ma Bailey                            Mari Beth Schulke

Uncle Billy                           John Matthews

Ruth Dakin Bailey             Tabitha Kerr

Violet Bick                           Bailey Murphy

Martini                                 Dan Witte

Adult Ensemble/Chorus Roles

Singing Trio                         (in “Harry’s Comin’ Home”):  Stefany Pratt, Robyn Chargo, Jennifer Sopoci Hardin

Mrs. Partridge                   Martha Keenan

Jane Wainwright              Anne Fleming

Randall                                 Mike Ellis

Tom                                       Reed Schulke

Reinemann                         Alan Kretzschmar

Ed                                           Arne Rimmeriede

Mrs. Hatch                          Cornell Ellison

Bank Teller                          Jenni Charrier

Mrs. Davis                           Jean Kretzschmar

Bank Deputy                      Jennifer Boothroyd

Mrs. Thompson                Stefany Pratt

Neighbors:                          Nancy Kizilos-Clift, Carol Thomas

Mrs Martini                        Robyn Chargo

Teen High School Dance/Chorus Roles (Also in Adult Ensemble if available)

Freddie                                Ryan Denker

Marty                                    Tristan Pratt

Sr Girls                                  Cassie Boothroyd, Ariel Crabtree, Jamie Kizilos-Clift

High school Dancers:      Kristen Matthews, Kayla Peters, Katlyn Powers, Lauryn Bolz, Katie Morton, Brandon Pratt, TJ Kegel