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

CVFT's New Home

For those who don't know, CVFT has a new home!

We've rented a warehouse and meeting space in Chanhassen, but our new home needs a little help. For those who might be interested in donating, here is a list of things we are looking for. Please e-mail us at cvft@gmail.com if you can help out!

Also, for the especially handy willing to donate some time, we are looking for someone with the skills and tools to handle some repair and maintenance projects that include plumbing (toilet, sink repair),electrical (breaker box problem), and floor cleaning (large area):

Vacuum
Shelving and Bookshelves

Library style ladder to push with steps
Sponge Mop

Shop Vac
Refrigerator
Wastebaskets
Papertowels for bathroom Dispensers

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Auditions May 16th and 17th

6:30 - 9:00pm
Chaska High School

Auditions will consist of singing, reading, and dancing and are open to 7 year olds on up.
If you have a child under 7 who wishes to be involved, please fill out an audition form even though they will not be formally auditioned.  Final cast may range in age from 2 to timeless.

"The Candy Man" will be taught for use during the singing audition, reading excerpts will come from the Willy Wonka script, and a routine will be taught for use during the dance audition.

As a teacher, I know how valuable summer is and will work with schedules to the best of my ability. In order to do so, please come prepared with all potential conflicts; ie vacation plans, camps, etc.

Here is a list of characters being auditioned including estimated time commitment.

HIGH = usually but not always 4 rehearsals per week.
Charlie Bucket - energetic, happy-go-lucky boy around 10 to 12 years of age who has lines, sings in 11 numbers including solo, tap dance, and fly.
Willy Wonka - the candy man approaching his retirement who has lines and sings in 9 numbers including solo
Grandpa Joe - former Wonka employee who has lines, sings in 6 numbers, and fly.


MEDIUM = usually 2 or 3 rehearsals per week until mid July.
Mike Teavee - gamer, texter, skater between 14 and 18 years of age who has lines and sings in 6 numbers including solo.
Ms. Teavee - suburbanite mother of Mike who has lines and sings in 3 numbers.
Veruca Salt - spoiled, rich girl between 9 and 14 years of age who has lines, sings in 6 numbers including solo, and fly.
Mr. Salt - rich businessman father of Veruca who has lines and sings in 3 numbers.
Violet Beauregarde - gum chewing tomboy between 13 and 17 years of age who has lines and sings in 5 numbers including solo.
Mrs. Beauregarde - coach like mother of Violet who has lines and sings in 3 numbers.
Augustus Gloop - boy between 12 to 15 years of age who loves to eat who has lines, sings in 5 numbers including solo, and fly.
Mrs. Gloop - mother of Augustus who supports his eating who has lines and sings in 2 numbers.
James - teen who has lines, sings, and dances
Matilda - teen who has lines, sings, and dances
Dancing Teens/Cooks/Oompa Loompas - 6 to 12 singers/dancers


LOW = usually 1 or 2 rehearsals per week until mid July.
Phineous Trout - news reporter who has lines and sings in 3 numbers.
Mr. Bucket - hardworking father of Charlie who has lines, sings in 3 numbers including solo, and tap dance.
Mrs. Bucket - housewife mother of Charlie who has lines and sings in 2 numbers.
G'ma Josephine - bedridden grandparent who has lines and sings in 2 numbers.
G'ma Georgina - bedridden grandparent who has lines and sings in 2 numbers.
G'pa George - bedridden hard of hearing grandparent who has lines and sings in 2 numbers.
Crowd - all age community members who sing in 4 numbers.
Squirrels - 6 to 12 who sort nuts and toss Veruca around.


And for anyone with a strong back, we are looking for 4 dedicated members of the Fly Team.  Fly Team commitments begin July 22nd and run through the close of the show.