Saturday, December 17, 2011

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

Friday, December 16, 2011

Need a last minute holiday gift?

CVFT Hats are for sale for $15 each.

All proceeds support the CVFT Scholarship Fund.  E-Mail Mary Pat Ross to order. Mross15@smschool.org. Credit Cards, Checks, and Cash accepted.

The CVFT hat is stylish and comfortable.  Made of 100% cotton, the hat has a Velcro closure, and features the Chaska Valley Family Theatre Name and Logo.  

Friday, November 18, 2011

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!

Friday, September 23, 2011

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 12th & 13th for our winter production of “Oliver!”


Rehearsals begin Monday, October 3rd 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 151st 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
















Thursday, September 1, 2011

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!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

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