Cast List for Into the Woods!

Dear fellow thespians,

What an amazing week of auditions! I am very pleased to announce the cast
list for Into The Woods.  I am confident that this very talented group will
put together a show that we will all be proud of!

The first meeting of the cast will be Monday at the rehearsal studio,
starting at 6:30.  At that meeting, you will learn more about CVFT, about
each other, about our directing team, and about our schedule.  We'll talk
about strategies for promoting our show and meet our promotion team (who are
very excited to meet you!)

This first meeting will be for the members of the adult cast only -- there
will also be children in the cast, but  the children's meeting will happen
at a later date.

I look forward to seeing all of you again, and to a creative and eventful
rehearsal process!

Jim Lund  (            952-486-3914       cell,             952-380-1995       home)

Did you think I forgot the list?  Here it is!  If for any reason you are not
able to accept your role, please let me know as soon as possible.

Gillian Barron  Cinderella's Stepmother
Ali Dorschner       Rapunzel
Shannon Dorschner       Cinderella's Mother
Shana Eisenberg       The Baker's Wife
Mathew Ferche  Cinderella's Prince
Wade Fields  The Baker
Kayla Hambek  Granny/The Giant
Bethany Jackson Cinderella
Brianna Keener  Lucinda
Alex Nelson  The Steward
Rachel Olson   Florinda
Travis Rother  Cinderella's Father
Anna Stauber Little Red Riding Hood
Caroline Swanson Jack's Mother
Mark Taintor The Wolf
Charlie Title   The Narrator/Mysterious Man
Dave Vandergriff     Milky White
Brendan Veerman Jack
Hayley Wender  The Witch
Michael Whalen  Rapunzel's Prince


Children playing birds, rabbits, horses, hens, etc.:

Lauryn Bolz
Victor Bolz
Zemek Callen
Ariel Crabtree
Willow Fields
Karsten Johnson
Courtney Olson
Clayton Phillips
Abe Stauber
Ellen Whalen

Callback List for Into The Woods at CVFT

A very sincere “Thank You!” to everyone who auditioned!  By about the middle of Tuesday’s auditions I realized two things:  That the pool of local talent is OUTSTANDING (really – so many excellent auditions!)  and that it is also BIG.  There are many of you and a limited number of roles.  Please remember two things:  A spot on the callback list does not guarantee a role, and being missing from the callback list does not necessarily mean you will not be cast.  This is a small cast for a musical, so there are going to be many disappointments.  I apologize for that, but please do keep coming back to CVFT auditions!

The list follows.  The callbacks will take place on Friday at the CVFT warehouse (henceforth referred to as the “rehearsal studio” which sounds so much better!)  Callbacks will begin at 5:30 (to better accommodate those who can’t stay past 6:30) but if you can’t arrive until 6 that’s OK.  Callback materials and more information will arrive later today via email for those on the list.  If you have questions please feel free to email me at lundj@district112.org or call (after school hours) 952-380-1995.

Jim Lund

The CVFT Warehouse is located in the Chanhassen Lakes I Office Building at 1351-1365 Park Road in Chanhassen, Directly across from J&R Radiator and east of Gorilla Combat. 

The Baker’s Wife	Bethany Jackson Hayley Wenber Shana Eisenberg Katie Lenius	The Baker	Jesse Wagner Mark Taintor Wade Fields
Cinderella	Bethany Jackson Stephanie Simmons Nikki Allen	Jack	Brendan Veerman Travis Rother Alex Nelson
Little Red Riding Hood	Anna Stauber Brianna Keener	Rapunzel’s Prince	Andrew Alness Jesse Wagner Mark Taintor Matthew Ferche Alex Nelson Michael Whalen
The Witch	Gillian Barron* Hayley Wenber Caroline Swanson Shana Eisenberg	Cinderella’s Prince	Matthew Ferche Jesse Wagner
Rapunzel	Nikki Allen Ali Dorschner	The Wolf	Mark Taintor Michael Whalen

Dragonfly 2012!

The dates for Dragonfly camps have been announced - we're doing TWO this year, under the continued direction of the masterful Charlie Title!  And new this year, in addition to hand registration (see the link at the bottom of the page) you can register via email and pay online!

http://www.cvft.org/dragonfly.htm

CVFT's Oliver in the Star Tribune West Section today!

http://www.startribune.com/local/west/142161413.html

INTO THE WOODS Auditions Scheduled

INTO THE WOODS Auditions will be:


General Audition - Monday, May 14th - 6:00 - 9:30 Chaska Community Center Theater
General Audition - Tuesday, May 15th - 7:00 - 9:40  Chaska Community Center Community Rooms
Kids' Special Audition (ages 9 to 14)   - Wednesday, May 16 - 6:00 - 9:00 - Chaska Community Center Theater
Callbacks: Thursday, May 17th - 6:00 - 9:00 - Chaska Community Center Theater
Show Dates:
JULY 25, 26, 27, 28 - 7:00
JULY 29 - 2:00
AUG: 1, 2, 3, 4 - 7:00
AUG 5 - 2:00
Audition Contents: Please be prepared with a monologue from a show other than Into the Woods, and a few bars from a song from Into the Woods.

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

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.