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ANNIE JR. Cast List

by Tom Varner | Apr 23, 2018 | Announcements, Casting

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to audition for ANNIE JR.! We were blessed with fantastic talent to select from. You made our decisions so very difficult! We hope that anyone who did not get a role this year will keep trying and that we will see you at auditions next year.

Should you choose to not accept a role, please contact the director, Angela Nuxoll, before Tuesday, April 24th. You can contact her via message on Facebook. Should she not hear from you, it will be assumed you have accepted the role(s) in which you were cast.

The ANNIE JR. team is excited to get to know the cast and parents at our MANDATORY meeting on Thursday night, April 26th, at 6:00pm at the Louis Latzer Library. We’ll do introductions and discuss our expectations and what you can expect from us in return. There is a $45 fee due that night. STUDENTS WILL NOT RECEIVE THEIR T-SHIRT, BAG, AND OTHER ITEMS UNTIL THIS FEE IS PAID.

PARENTS: Please search for and request to join our Facebook group: Hard Road Theater’s Annie, Jr. Cast and Crew. Most of our group communication will take place on this place.

Please watch this post in the coming days for any updates or changes.

Thank you all again! Now, without further ado, here’s the cast list for ANNIE JR.!

ANNIE JR. Cast List:
Annie– Emma Clark
Mr. Warbucks– Dietrich Gossmeyer
Grace Farrell– Madi Crawford
Ms. Hannigan– Julia French
Rooster Hannigan– Patrick Boulanger
Lily St. Regis/ Orphan Ensemble– Maddie Wesselmann
Sandy/ Orphan Ensemble- Kylie Hook
FDR/Bundles/Bert Healy– Matthew Clark
Mrs. Greer/ Officer Ward– Sophia Himsel
Dogcatcher/ Orphan Ensemble– Kori Huelsmann
Apple seller/Ensemble– Taylor Dressler
Star-to-be/Servant Ensemble– Kayla Peery
Usherette/Servant/NYC Ensemble– Kendal Devlin
Woman/Servant/ NYC Ensemble– Madisson Hook
Mrs. Pugh/NYC Ensemble– Lily Niebrugge
Cecille/NYC Ensemble– Grace Powers
Annette/NYC Ensemble– Emma Hook
Drake– TBD
Orphans:
Molly– Morgan Dressler
Kate– Layna Powers
July– Jessica Olliges
Duffy– Bailey McPhillips
Tessie– Ellen Nuxoll
Pepper– Peyton Robison

MARY POPPINS JR. Cast List

by Tom Varner | Apr 23, 2018 | Announcements, Casting

We know that we say all of this every year, but HONESTLY, this was an extremely difficult process because we had so many talented youth auditioning. Everyone did such a great job (making our jobs that much harder)! We were excited to see everyone strive to do their best!!! We hope that anyone who did not get a role this year will definitely keep trying and that we will see you back at auditions next year!!!

For those of you who are in the cast, congratulations! This week, your first rehearsal is Tuesday, April 24^th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Elementary School – 1800 Lindenthal Highland, IL 62249. Students can ONLY BRING WATER. Be sure to check this posting for changes and updates. Please request to be added to the “Hard Road Mary Poppins Jr. Cast and Crew” over the next day or two.

If you are not willing to accept your role, please send a private message on Facebook Messenger to the director, GENTRY FIFER NESSEL, no later than this evening, Monday, April 23^rd.

During the read-through on Tuesday, April 24^th, there will also be a MANDATORY PARENTS’ MEETING. Bring your $45 fee with you that evening.

Now, DRUM-ROLL please…………… Here is your cast list for 2018’s DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS JR.!!!!!

Disney’s Mary Poppins Jr. Cast List:
Mary Poppins – Teagan Short
Bert – Autumn Meyer
George Banks – Jacob Whittenburg
Winifred Banks – Mikayla Smith
Jane Banks – Macey Golder
Michael Banks – Drew Grotefendt
Katie Nanna – Sydney Buss
Mrs Brill – Julia McPhillips
Robertson Ay – Mya Thomilson
Neleus, Nester, and Narcissus – Madison Autry, Meagan Wieseman, & Haleigh Perry
Bird Woman – Julia English
Miss Smythe – Emma Gualandi
Chairman – Isaac Rieke
Von Hussler – Talon Vrell
John Northbrook – Brandon Huntley
Mrs. Corry – Julia Beil
Miss Andrew – Claire Folmer
Policeman and Policewoman – Christian Knoblock & Addyson Goodwin
Messenger – Natalie Goggin
Valentine & Independence – Amara Vrell and Morgan Macam
Chimney Sweeps – Noah Macam, Ada Huelscamp, Mae Rose Taylor, Phoebe Rogier, & Alexys Broughman
Honeybee Keeper – Wilson Boulanger
Honeybees – Madilynn Jones, Miriam Boulanger, Melia Bowman, Jayden Blackwell, & Addy Belford
Snippop Family – Dakota Driemeyer, Haylie Gombos, Sophie Rogier, Joshua Knoblock, & Caleb Knoblock
Ensemble – Bethany Williamson, Mary-Elizabeth Benware, Avery Starwalt, Naomi Saathoff, Miles Noud, Jack Grotefendt, Roxana Daugherty, Nora Daugherty, Addelin McFarlane, Samuel Kukowski, Hunter Gombos, & Cara Galligos

Auditions for BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO (A musical featuring Neil Sedaka songs)

by Tom Varner | Nov 9, 2017 | Announcements, Auditions

Hard Road Theatre is proud to announce auditions for their winter musical: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO. BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO is an original jukebox musical featuring Neil Sedaka songs. Set in the early 1960s, the plot of the show follows two friends, Lois and Marge, who travel to a resort in the Catskill mountains on Labor Day weekend to overcome a recent breakup. While there, romance flourishes in the most unusual places.

Auditions for BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO will be held on Sunday, November 12^th and Monday, November 13^th at 6:00 p.m. at the Highland Upper Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. There are roles for 3 men and 3 women. Those auditioning should come prepared with 16 measures of a Broadway-style piece that illustrates their vocal abilities. Those auditioning should also be prepared to learn a short dance routine and need to be aware of any conflicts they have through January 28^th. An accompanist will be provided. No recordings will be allowed. Performances are scheduled for January 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 26^th, and 27^th.

Get In the Act, the SISTER ACT

by Tom Varner | Jul 20, 2017 | Announcements, Press Release, Shows

Sponsored by Staunton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Hard Road Theatre is proud to announce their summer musical: SISTER ACT. Based on the 1992 hit comedy movie of the same name that starred Whoopi Goldberg, SISTER ACT contains all new original music written by Alan Menken (THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALADDIN, TANGLED, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS). The plot follows Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer with dreams of stardom. She witnesses a murder and is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and the uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique dance moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

“I’ve directed over twenty different productions and vocally, this is the strongest cast I have worked with,” said director Evan Fifer. “It’s a show that I really think is going to resonate with our audiences. Not only that, but with about twenty singing and dancing nuns on stage, it’s a spectacle to be seen.”

SISTER ACT has a cast of 30 individuals from several different communities including Highland, Greenville, Breese, Collinsville, and Staunton. Some of the cast includes Jasmine French as Deloris Van Cartier, Ellie Mitchell as Mother Superior, Breanna Noe as Sister Mary Robert, Gentry Fifer as Sister Mary Patrick, Lori Wahl as Sister Mary Lazarus, Lynne Huelsmann as Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours, Sue Ellen Drewer as Sister Mary Theresa, Tim Albaugh as Curtis Jackson, and Tom Varner as Eddie Souther. The show is directed by Evan Fifer with musical direction by David Wilton and choreography by Christine Taylor. Performances for SISTER ACT are July 28, 29, Aug. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and July 30 and Aug. 6 at 2:00 p.m. House doors open approximately 30 minutes before show time. All performances will be held at the Highland Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. Tickets are $12 and $11 for children 4-12 and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased at the door, at the Highland Chamber of Commerce, or online. Online ticket purchases stop 30 minutes before the scheduled showtime.

Disney’s Lion King JR. Cast List

by Carlos Munguia | Apr 24, 2017 | Announcements, Casting

We know that we say all of this every year, but HONESTLY, this was an extremely difficult process because we had so many talented youth auditioning. Everyone did such a great job (making our jobs that much harder)! We were excited to see everyone strive to do his/her best!!! We hope that anyone who did not get a role this year will definitely keep trying and that we will see you back at auditions next year!!!

For those of you who are in the cast, congratulations! This week, your first rehearsal is Tuesday, April 25^th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Elementary School – 1800 Lindenthal Highland, Il 62249. Students can ONLY BRING WATER. Be sure to check this posting for changes and updates. Over the next few days our Producer, Michele, will be adding parents to the facebook page and updates will be posted on there.

If you are not willing to accept your role, please send a private message on Facebook Messenger to the director, GENTRY FIFER NESSEL, no later than this evening, Monday, April 24^th.

During the read-through on Tuesday, April 25^th, there will also be a MANDATORY PARENTS’ MEETING. Bring your $45 fee with you that evening.

Now, DRUM-ROLL please…………… Here is your cast list for 2017’s DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR!!!!!

Disney’s The Lion King Jr. Cast List:

Mtoa/Rafiki: Anna Bruss and Julia English

Young Simba: Noah Macam

Simba: Dakota Driemeyer

Young Nala: Madison Autry

Nala: Katie Schwarz

Mufasa: Julia Graham

Sarabi: Julia McPhillips

Zazu: Talon Vrell

Sarafina: Fayth Whicker

Scar: Spencer Powers

Banzai: Brandon Eye

Shenzi: Julia Beil

Ed: Caleb Stratton

Timon: Autumn Meyer

Pumbaa: Patrick Boulanger

FEATURED

Lionesses:

Haylie Gombos, Carleigh Robinson, Mikayla Smith and Londyn Celuch

Lion Cubs:

Emma Gualandi and Wilson Boulanger

Ostrich:

Justina Thomae

Hyenas:

Amara Vrell, Eliza Keth, Brooke Rheaume and Roxy Daugherty

Gazelles:

Morgan Macam, Haleigh Perry and Mya Thomilson

Mouse:

Mae Rose Taylor

ENSEMBLE

Giraffes:

Madyson Whicker, Lily Niebrugge and Gracie Powers

Zebras:

Sophia Rogier, Ryann Krotz, Jayden Blackwell, Natalie Goggin and Macey Golder

Elephants:

Brandon Adolph and Addyson Goodwin

Birds:

Katherine Empson, Kendal Devlin, Emma Hook and Bethany Williamson

Cheetahs:

Joshua Knobloch, Caleb Knobloch, and Christian Knobloch

Hippos:

Lizzy Rheaume, Hunter Gombos and Samuel Kukowski

Freckleface Strawberry Cast List

by Carlos Munguia | Apr 24, 2017 | Announcements, Auditions, Casting

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to audition. We are blessed with fantastic talent to select from. This is going to be such a fun summer for everyone!

The Freckleface Strawberry team is excited to get to know the cast and parents at our MANDATORY meeting on Tuesday night, April 25th, at 7:00pm at the Louis Latzer Library. We’ll do introductions and discuss our expectations and what you can expect from us in return. I’ll also have schedules for you. There is a $40 fee due that night and then the actors will be issued their scripts. Please let me know if you have any questions.

See you Tuesday night!

~Sheila Riggs

Director

(618) 409-6286