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.  

Sneak Peak Video of White Christmas Rehearsals!

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!