by Tom Varner | May 4, 2015 | Casting
WOW! We know that you probably think we say it every year, but SERIOUSLY, this was an extremely difficult process because we had so many talented youth auditioning. Everyone did a great job, and we were excited to see everyone strive to do his/her best! As we said during the auditions, for safety reasons, we had to limit the cast size to no more than 50. Sounds simple, right? That was definitely not the case with this awesome talent pool! We do 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 schedule will be to meet on Tuesday evening (May 5th) at 5:30 p.m. at Highland High School. Plan to come in the kennel door. For those of you unfamiliar with the high school, park in the small lot to the side of the building. As you are then looking at the building, the kennel door sits toward the left. Come prepared to have your photo taken for your official photo and to do a read-through.
Thursday (May 7th) will also be rehearsal for the entire cast and the MANDATORY PARENT MEETING. Bring your $30 fee with you that evening. Also, we will have the rest of the rehearsal schedule ready for you at that time.
Okay, we guess we have kept you in suspense long enough! Here you go: the cast of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. (If you are not able to or choose not to fulfill your role, please text our producer, Tina (618-980-4825), ASAP and before 9 pm this evening, Monday, May 4th.
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Cast List
Cheshire Cat: Lexi Trimm, Mackenzie Myer & Autumn Meyer
Mathilda: Taylor Miller
Alice: Julia English
Tall Alice: Ciara Paubel
Small Alice: Madison Autry
White Rabbit: Spencer Powers
Doorknob: Josh Reed
DoDo Bird: Sam Huck
Rock Lobsters: Melia Oestrich, Abby Mueller, Ryann Krotz, Bailey McPhillips, Kaitlyn Borror,
Mercedes Greear & Mia Heuberger
Tweedles: Hayley Gombos & Kayla Peery
Rose: Neveah Brown
Petunia: Sarah Lipski
Lily: Justina Thomae
Violet: Mandy Mayfield
Daisy: Madi Trimm
Flowers: Amara Vrell, Madyson Whicker, Kori Huelsmann, Ellen Nuxoll, Piper Myer,
Brooke Rheume, Emily Cecil & Gracie Powers
Caterpillar: Isaac Rieke
Mad Hatter: Patrick Boulanger
March Hare: Brooke Schwalb
Door Mouse: Lizzy Rheume
Queen of Hearts: Claire Paul
King of Hearts: Talon Vrell
Cardsmen: Owen Holcomb, Adalee Clarke, Sarah Hemann, Alex Reed, Kade Schuepbach,
Julia McPhillips, Sammy Maddox
Court: Jessica Borror, Lily Niebrugge, Destiny Odle, Mya Thomilson & Riley Stroemer
by Tom Varner | Jan 17, 2015 | Announcements, Casting
Thank you to all the children and their parents who came out to the audition last night. We appreciate your support. Please keep in mind that there were only two roles for this production. We have several other opportunities for children in our upcoming 15th season. The casting for the two children’s roles for SOUTH PACIFIC – IN CONCERT is as follows:
Jermone: Spencer Powers
Ngana: Julia English
The read-through/1st rehearsal for the lead and supporting roles (including the children) of SOUTH PACIFIC – IN CONCERT will be held on Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. at Highland Machine. For more information, please contact the director, Evan Fifer at (217) 556-6399 or via email at evan@hardroad.org. Thank you again to everyone who auditioned!
by Tom Varner | Nov 19, 2014 | Announcements, Casting
A brief word from the director:
Thank you to everyone who auditioned! All of you did a wonderful job. Thank you for giving your time and sharing your talent with us by auditioning. Auditions are often intimidating, but I hope this audition experience was a positive one. Whether you were cast or not, I hope that all of you will return and audition for future Hard Road productions. I am really looking forward to this production (it’s such a funny show!). Thanks again for auditioning.
Sincerely,
Tom Varner, Drinking Habits director
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Drinking Habits Cast List:
Sister Philamena – Linda Collman
Sister Augusta – Breanna Noe
Mother Superior – Mary Knebel
Paul – Evan Fifer
Sally – Gentry Nessel
Sister Mary Catherine – Mary McCoy
George – David Harnetiaux
Father Chenille – Rob Bowman
If you choose to not accept the role in which you were cast, please contact the director (Tom Varner) immediately. If the director is not personally notified, it is assumed you have accepted the role in which you were cast. The read-through/initial rehearsal for the show will on Monday, November 24th at the Highland Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL at 7:00 p.m. Please brink a pencil (you will need a pencil at all rehearsals). A rehearsal schedule for the production will be passed out at that time. If you have any other questions, contact Tom.
by Tom Varner | May 24, 2014 | Casting, Shows
First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who came out to audition. Auditioning is not easy and I applaud each and every person for coming out. Thank you for giving of your time and your talents. I have directed a lot of shows (something like 16+, but who’s counting?) and this was the best and the most difficult audition that I have ever been a part of as a director. Every person who came out gave a phenomenal performance. I was very, very impressed and, truthfully, was blown away and stunned. In all the shows that I have directed and assistant directed, this show was by far the most difficult to cast. There were no easy choices to make. I wrestled with these decisions for a long time and the casting was not easy. Honestly and sincerely, these were the hardest casting choices I have ever made in my life.
The read-through for 9 TO 5 will be Wednesday, May 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Highland Elementary Auditorium. If you choose not to except a role, please let me know ASAP (please call me at (217) 556-6399 or send me an email at evan@hardroad.org). If I do not hear from you by 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 26th, it is assumed you have accepted the role(s) you have been cast and will be a part of the show.
We have an amazing and fantastic cast. I’m very excited and am looking forward to working with each and every one of you this summer! It’s going to be a GREAT show! Once again, thank you all.
Sincerely,
Evan Fifer, Director of 9 TO 5
9 TO 5 CAST LIST
Violet Newstead – Lori Wahl
Doralee Rhodes – Erin Hoepfner
Judy Bernly – Breanna Noe
Franklin Hart, Jr. – Eric Sykes
Roz Keith – Mary Knebel
Joe – Tim Albaugh
Dwayne – David Whitacre
Josh – CJ Knebel
Missy – Gentry Nessel
Maria – Jessie Rub
Kathy – April Cook
Margaret – Lisa Strubhart
Candy Striper – Siarra Price
Doctor/New Employee – Brian Wilson
Detective/Dick/Mr. Tinsworthy – Tom Varner
Ensemble: Meredith Canterberry
Linda Collman
Becky Eaton
Carrie Henrichs
Courtney Hochuli
Katherine Kirchoff
Emily Lucia
Angela Nuxoll
Sheila Riggs
Courtney Talbert
