"Frog & Toad" SNEAK PEEK!

TONY®-Nominated Musical, “A Year With Frog & Toad” at Chaska HS Auditorium - Hilarious Show - Perfect for Kids Age 3 to 103!

 Don’t be fooled, the classic award winning book, “Frog and Toad are Friends” turned TONY nominated Broadway Musical, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD may seem like just another play for kids, but audiences and fellow actors will tell you –this is a fantastic show for the whole family.

Kyle Szarzynski (Frog) and Guthrie Horgan (Toad) star in CVFTs upcoming not-to-be-missed show!

The whimsical show, produced by Chaska Valley Family Theatre, follows two great friends — the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad — through four, fun-filled seasons.  Waking from hibernation in the spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, all charm, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD tells the story of a friendship that endures, weathering all seasons. Plus, The jazzy, upbeat score bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant, and enchanting musical perfect for the whole family to enjoy!

The Fantastic Dancing Birds!

Talented cast of all ages -set to take the stage starting Feb 28th!

Arnold Lobel, who wrote the classic books Frog and Toad are Friends, received a Caldecott Honor award and the prestigious Newbery Honor award for his. In 2002, Adrianne Lobel, the author's daughter, commissioned a musical based on the beloved characters and the premiered at the Children's Theater Company of Minneapolis. The show moved to Broadway and received three Tony nominations in 2003, including Best Musical.

“The music is infectious, colorful, and rich…lyrics are both witty and funny.”

Patrick Dyer, Chicago Theater Beat

“…good songs, good comedy, and plenty of heart.”

Matthew Murray, Broadway Review

Evening Performances 7:30 PM – February 28, March 1, 7, & 8


Matinee Performances 2:00 PM - March 2, 8 & 9

ASL show -  March 2nd

 Chaska High School Auditorium - 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN 55318

$12.00/kids, $17.00/adults-all fees included

Discounts for groups of 10 or more

www.cvft.org or 952.250.7206

Behind the Scenes Look: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZHffRHTHPQ&feature=youtu.be

Get to Know: Ms. Hannigan!

Robyn Barziza Chargo

Leading Lady in Chaska Valley Family Theatre's Production, "Annie"

Robyn and her Orphans  -Chanhassen HS Theater- through Sun. Dec. 8th, 2013

Q: Three words that describe you?

Free-Spoken, Fancy Free, Ferocious :) 

Q: What is your day job/real-life roles?
I work in the membership department of the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®

Q. How did you get involved in CVFT?  

One of my son’s best friends, Kevin Callaghan, was in CVFT’s production of Peter Pan.  We went to see it and thought it was fabulous! Soon after, I met Paula Atkins (Founding Member of CVFT) when I worked part time at Caribou in Chanhassen.  She told me about auditions for Jesus Christ Superstar.  I auditioned and was lucky enough to land a part and I’ve been addicted to CVFT ever since!

Q: First show?
Jesus Christ Superstar -2005

Q. Family Pets?
We have a beautiful 11 year old Golden Retriever named Lexi and a 9 year old, super cute, counter surfing Australian Shepherd named Cooper.

Q. What do you do in your spare time BESIDES CVFT? 
In the summer, we love to be on the lake.  Boating, floating and just relaxing!  And in the winter…well, we’re still on the lake!  We walk the dogs on the frozen lake sometimes, but mostly – I  just like to be warm!

Q: Tell us a little about the character you play in "Annie"
I play the role of Miss Hannigan.  She is super fun! A little crazy, a little evil, a little bit of a drinker, a little bit of a kid hater, a little bit of a con artist, a little big of a flirt with every man who happens to walk by…but deep down…she’s just a softy! Haha!  She is a great character and I feel extremely fortunate to be playing her!

Q: Favorite restaurant?  
Hazellewood Grill in Shorewood and Lago Tacos in Excelsior!

Q; Any pre-show rituals?  
I drink lots of ….water!  (Yes, water! I’m not REALLY Miss Hannigan!) I also put bottles of water, labeled with my name, on each side of the back stage areas – Which reminds me…Note to all you rotten orphans….DON’T TOUCH MY WATER, YOU LITTLE BRATS!  IF YOU DO….YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED!!!!! 

Seriously, I do like to stay quiet and kind of off to myself when I have roles with lots of lines because I’m usually very nervous!!!!

Q: Any final thoughts we should know about you?  
I love CVFT!  This is my 14^th show since I started back in 2005.  I love everything about live theater! I love that my husband, Steve, and I can participate together (he plays trumpet in the pit orchestra),  I love the rehearsals, the performances, the audiences, the nights when things go great and even the nights when things go very wrong! 

Mostly, though, I love the people.  Every cast is different, and there are new people coming in all the time!  I feel like one of the old folks now and it’s fun being able to welcome the newbies into our little family!  

The stage crews, box office staff, directors, choreographers and the folks in the orchestra are all such hard workers and so dedicated.  Everyone involved puts in so much of their time and effort to make the performances spectacular not to mention an unbelievable value. It’s quite an extraordinary group to be a part of.   

Join us 

this weekend!

Friday, December 6th - 7:30pm
Saturday, December 7th - 2pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, December  8th - 2:00pm 

Chanhassen HS Theater

2200 Lyman Boulevard

GET TICKETS HERE

$12 students/$17 adults  -ALL FEES INCLUDED

$2 OFF Tix price for groups of 10+ to same show -use code: "Group10" to receive discount.

WWW.CVFT.ORG/TICKETS

Get to Know: SANDY!

Widget from Isle Farm

Q: Three words that describe you?

Shaggy, intuitive, and lithe 

Q: What is your day job/real-life roles?

I herd sheep on weekends and evenings but during the day I work at keeping my nemesis Kipper(another beardie) outdoors so my daughter Stella and I have the house to ourselves.

Q. How did you get involved in CVFT?

My moms convinced me I needed to carry on the tradition and be the third canine in the family to play the role of Sandy.

Widget, with moms Jane and Sandy

Q: First show?

Annie is my first stage show but I have been performing in AKC dogs shows since I was 6 months old.

Q. Family Pets?

Eight barn cats, a squirrel, and the occasional geese that invade my meadow.

Q. What do you do in your spare time besides CVFT?

Take naps on the sofa.

Widget in younger years

Q: Tell us a little about the character you play in "Annie" - or any personal connection to the show.

Click to read more about the
Isle Farms acting career!

I have always felt my destiny was to live in a mansion and be adored by a young girl.

Q: Favorite treat?
Isle Farms kitchen when selected vegetables fall from the cutting board.

Q; Any pre-show rituals?

Yes, have a massage and take a pee....outdoors!

Q: Any final thoughts we should know about you?

When I moan and groan, I am expressing my contentment.

Join us next week 

and see 

Widget at the show!

OPENS THANKSGIVING WEEKEND  

November 29 - December 8th, Chanhassen HS Theater

2200 Lyman Boulevard

GET TICKETS HERE

$12 students/$17 adults  -ALL FEES INLCUDED

$2 OFF Tix price for groups of 10+ to same show -use code: "Group10" to receive discount.