Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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
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!
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
Friday, May 6, 2011
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
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
Saturday, April 30, 2011
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.
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.
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