"The Last Night of Ballyhoo" Final Cast List

 “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” Final Cast List 

A huge thank you to all who auditioned! For those on the final cast list, please meet in the green room of the PAC (theatre room) promptly at 2:45pm on Friday, December 17th, 2021 for a quick meeting.

Assistant Director: Toni Alonzo

Stage Manager: Brad Green

Head Sound Tech: Jaycey Bennion

Head Lighting Tech: Brody Gibbs

Head Floor Tech: Chase Gardner

Costume Manager/Tech Support: Ellie Vander Veur

Brooklyn Cast 

Sunny: Jenna Foulks

Lala: Irey Oviatt

Reba: Audrey Wilson

Boo: Alex Liljenquist

Adolph: Jaxson Baker

Joe: Landon Horrocks

Peachy: Andrew McHenry

Atlanta Cast

Sunny: Stephanie Marks

Lala: Ruby Gardner

Reba: Lizzy Erwin

Boo: Morgan Schwendiman

Adolph: Jack Milner

Joe: Eli Galata

Peachy: Nate Coleman

Ensemble  (both casts)

Ben Baxter

Tessa Osborne

Addison Scarborough

Kalaya Thomas

"The Last Night of Ballyhoo" Callback List!!

Please read the entire post below!

A huge thank you to everyone who auditioned for this year’s spring show, The Last Night of Ballyhoo.

Those who have been asked to attend callbacks should meet in the green room in the PAC immediately

after school and be prepared to read for parts.  Callbacks will begin promptly at 2:35 pm on Thursday,

December 16th, 2021.

Folks being called back for Sunny, Lala, Boo, Reba, Adolph, and Peachy may be asked to read some or

all of their lines with a Southern Atlanta dialect.  Those called back for Joe may be asked to read some

or all of their lines with a Brooklyn dialect.  Please be prepared to read for any part you are listed under.

Additionally, please know that you may have earned a part in the show even if you aren't called back. 

Similarly, being called back does not guarantee you a part in Ballyhoo.

Callback sides will come from the following pages (Dramatists Play Service green cover version):

7-8 (Lala, Reba, Boo), 13-14 (Reba, Boo) , 26-28 (Sunny, Joe), 32-33 (Boo, Adolph),

42-44 (Lala, Sunny, Adolph, Boo, Joe), 45 (Sunny), 66-67 (Peachy, Lala), 77 (Sunny, Joe).

Listed below are those who will read at callbacks. I can’t wait to see your work - break a leg!!

Callback List

Sunny

Jenna Foulks, Stephanie Marks, Audrey Wilson, Anna Teichart

Lala

Jenna Foulks, Stephanie Marks, Audrey Wilson, Ruby Gardner, Irey Oviatt, Ella Gardner

Boo

Dani Gibson, Audrey Wilson, Morgan Schwendiman, Alex Liljenquist

Reba

Dani Gibson, Audrey Wilson, Ruby Gardner, Morgan Schwendiman, Lizzy Erwin

Adolph

Jaxson Baker, Jack Milner, Eli Galata

Joe

Andrew McHenry, Landon Horrocks, Eli Galata

Peachy

Jaxson Baker, Andrew McHenry, Jack Milner, Landon Horrocks, Nate Coleman

Ballyhoo Auditions Moving Online!!

 Please read the full post below.

Because of the snow, we will be having Ballyhoo auditions via Zoom this afternoon.  Below is the Zoom invite.

Topic: Ballyhoo Auditions

Time: Dec 15, 2021 02:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://canyonsdistrict-org.zoom.us/j/81065401421

Meeting ID: 810 6540 1421

Please plan to be logged on and in the Zoom waiting room 5 - 10 minutes before your audition time in case we are running ahead.

Shout out to Ruby for having a picture of the audition sign-up sheet!!

I've transferred our sign-up sheet to a Google Sheet.  Please make sure that your name is included and that it's spelled correctly.  Please also add the grade that you're in and an email for your parent/guardian.  You can access the Google Sheet here.  If you still need to sign up, please do so before 2:30 pm this afternoon.

Last thing - ALL auditionees should drop off their completed audition packets and conflict sheets to Struiks tomorrow.  If you are not in the PAC for class tomorrow (Thursday, 12/16) you'll need to swing by to drop off your packet IMMEDIATELY after school.  Those who are planning to apply for Assistant Director should also turn in their application to Struiks tomorrow if you haven't already submitted it to me.

Thank you for being so flexible and I'm SO excited to see your auditions this afternoon.  Break legs and slay!  Or...sleigh :)

If you have questions, you can email me at lindsey.cline@canyonsdistrict.org

-Ms. Cline

Utah State Les Miserables Auditions and Internship Opportunities! DUE ASAP!

 TWO EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

These are directly from Vanessa with the HS Musical Theatre Awards

• I have had many requests regarding our 2022 UHSMTA Internships and I am excited to finally share with you a brand-new opportunity.

This year UFOMT would like to produce a production of Les Misérables cast entirely of students from the Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards.  This production would perform at the end of our regular season in August in Logan, Utah.  Virtual rehearsals will happen prior to August. We thought this opportunity would accomplish our goal of bringing talented students from across the state to create art together, work with professionals and elevate each other in the process.

We need your help!!!  As I don’t have contact information for your students we are dependent upon the teachers to distribute this information to the students.  Attached is the paperwork students need to submit their audition package.  Audition packets (including video submissions) are due December 30, 2021.  This is for ALL students who were an acting part in the musical this year.

(There will also be opportunities for technical theatre students to participate in this project.  Those details will be forthcoming.)

I imagine there will be a myriad of questions from your students, you are welcome to send them my way.  If you have questions, reach out to vanessa@ufomt.org and she can answer them.

• For the last few years we have been delighted to partner with CS Music to provide additional training opportunities for UHSMTA students. CS Music would like to extend the Utah Rising Singer Scholarship opportunity to your students and the deadline for submission for this scholarship is coming up on December 20, 2021.  Details are attached in links below.

The detail sheets can be found here at the link below in this google file - again, contact VANESSA with any questions.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17NShziU9c6NZH623orQjirgdDMHwf6EZ?usp=sharing 

The Spongebob Musical Picture Links

 Hey all! 

Thanks again for a fantastic run of this incredible show!  I really loved going on the journey each night with you. :) Here are some links to pictures of the runs - there are THREE folders there to look through. Save, share, and enjoy!  

May you all have the Best Day Ever! 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bkY8DuCGnSM1b8uJQAitvEpGanWjjJWx?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UpCt009-WnTGNxt5iln9gMISupTXzSpB?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FY5hXHEOUKKr9FhVNVG8_957iusJeqz8?usp=sharing

Murder Mystery Final Cast List!

Murder Mystery 2021 Cast List 

Thank you so much to all those who auditioned! You were all amazing and made this a difficult decision! Below is the final cast list for this year’s Murder Mystery! If you have been cast, you must check your email this evening. The email will tell you your character as well as other important information. Our first rehearsal for all those in the cast is Monday, November 29th from 2:35 to 6:00 pm. Make sure you are on time! We are so excited to start working with you! 

Director

💜Dani Gibson💜

Assistant Director 

✨Brody Gibbs✨

Main Cast

Chloe Roman

Jaxson Baker

Kassie Holt

April Riley

Melissa Stauffer

Ava Stagg

Nate Coleman

Eli Galata

Andrew McHenry

Ellie Vander Veur

Performers

Olile Amakom

Alex Liljenquist

Stephanie Marks

Ethan Regan

Servers

Matt Squire

Ace Fenton

Brooklyn Pellum

Elsa Christensen

Christian Holyfield

Kason Seamans

Alyssa Perez

Rachel Brower

Kendra Jones

Ainslie Chandler

And the moment you’ve all been waiting for…. 

The theme for this year’s Murder Mystery!!

Drumroll please…

The Prom of ‘87

Spring Show 2022 Announcement!

Our Spring Show Announcement is here - I encourage you to read the script and become familiar with the area/time period/and dialects of the piece before auditions on December 15th.  Here we go...

We are thrilled to announce that our spring show is…The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry!  This show takes place in December 1939 and follows the Freitag family – an upper-class Jewish family in Atlanta – as they prepare for Ballyhoo, a cotillion-esque ball that is the social event of season.  In the midst of their preparations, they meet Joe Farkas.  Joe is from Brooklyn and is of Eastern European Jewish descent.  In getting to know Joe, the Freitags (especially Sunny) wrestle with understanding and identifying Jewish discrimination from both within, and outside of, the Jewish community. 

Alfred Uhry also wrote the play Driving Miss Daisy and the libretto for the musical Parade.  The Last Night of Ballyhoo won the 1997 Tony Award for “Best Play.” 

 

This play is largely a comedy, but does have some wonderful dramatic moments.  It is an ensemble piece comprised of gloriously wacky, over-the-top characters. 

 

A note on dialects and auditions:  In choosing your audition monologue, the first priority is choosing a piece that fits the show and having it performance ready for auditions.  If you want to use a dialect with your audition you are welcome to, but it is not required.  We will be asking for Atlanta and Brooklyn dialects in call backs.  Please note - the Atlanta dialect is different from Texas or mountain southern, and the Brooklyn dialect is different from the Long Island dialect we often associate with New Yorkers.  All of that to say – be thorough and specific in your dialect research!   

 

Look for more information in the next couple weeks! 

 - Mrs. Cline and Miss Struiksma 

Hale Field Trip Permission Email

If any of your student is a part of the Hale Field Trip and NOT in Theatre 3, Theatre 4, or Stage Tech, please send an email to linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org by next Monday giving them permission to attend on November 10th.  Thank you!

Pre-Tech Week Announcements! (Live tickets, time changes, etc.)

Pre-Tech Week is upon us and so are the late hours and wonderful memories to be made!  Thank you for the amazing efforts from all of the cast and crew on Saturday - we got SO much accomplished and I really am starting to see the show come together beautifully. 

With this week a few reminders:

1 - Student, do homework in your downtime and stay on top of school assignments.  Do them in down time and advisory so you can get rest and sleep when you get home each night.  This week times are listed as TBD - this will likely be around 8:30-9pm.  [Parents: I will NEVER keep you kids past nine.  If they are getting home way later, this is NOT because of rehearsal.] Be prepared, but getting rest when you are home.  Also, drink lots of water and don't just eat halloween candy... :) 

2 - Parents, we NEED your help to make dinner nights work for your students.  Remember I do this so the kids can bond and spend time together, it ends up being cheaper to split up meals, and then kids aren't rushing in their 45 minutes for dinner to drive and eat.  We can ONLY make these dinners work if everyone pitches in and helps.  If you need to submit receipts, you can - I just physically don't have the time to get/make food.  I really do value and appreciate all of the help you give and the students really love that time together to chat and just be together.  

3 - Tickets go on sale tomorrow on ShoVation.com!  I am SOOOOO excited to announce that ALL tickets are on sale tomorrow.  Gala tickets can still be purchased until the 14th, so if you decide later to go or have a neighbor/friend who wants to join, we would LOVE to pack the Gala so all the students have family and/or friends there. Plus, you get to interact with your actors in character... which is pretty awesome.  Regardless, get on and purchase tickets for all nights tomorrow!  Remember the 18th is a special treat in that it's our understudy night.  Come then and another night and it's like seeing two whole new shows! Oh, and if you're willing to hang up a poster or two at work, have your student grab some as we have some extras and want to advertise. 

4 - Start bringing makeup, hair stuff, and ALL costume pieces every day now -this includes all shoes needed.  You CAN store them at school and I will lock the makeup room and dressing rooms. 

5 - If anyone has a power-washer (for an old fridge), power inflater (for a zillion balls/big balloons) we would REALLY love to borrow them for a day or two.... anyone?  Let me know! 

6 - Lastly and VERY important... The company who is hired to take off the pit top so we can actually use the orchestra pit can only do this on November 6th and it takes ALL day.  That said, I would like to get some dance cleaning in AND a full run on Friday as we will need to NOT have rehearsal on November 6th.  This will ONLY work if we can come in few hours earlier on the 5th.  What makes this perfect is that it is a remote learning day and we can fill in some time then.  I'll trade you 6 hours on Saturday for 2 extra hours on Friday.  Please plan on Friday, November 5th to be there by 12:30pm and then stay till our normal evening time.  This schedule change is not only necessary, but congrats, you get this next Saturday off and are free to rest and recoop before final tech week and the show! 

STUDENTS - please tell your parents to read through this whole things.

PARENTS - please tell your kiddos to read through this whole thing. :)

Y'all are amazing - super stoked to share the BEST NIGHT EVER with you and the cast soon!!!

Spongebob the Musical Updates (October 23rd) - Mandatory Read!

 Hey all!

Here's a few reminders:

1 - Please practice dances and songs - as I said at rehearsal, if you give 100% in knowing your parts I can get us there in these next three weeks.  Let's do this! 

2 - Remember you need your other clothing items for costumes and makeup by the 30th - get shopping ASAP if you haven't already.  That is ONE WEEK from today! 

3 - Next grade checks are due on THIS TUESDAY October 26th (PRINTED and brought with you). Please write your FULL name at the top of the page before you turn them in. 

4 - This Monday is the only day full cast isn't called - that means the Angel's Hands Crew should be coming in to work on tech things.  Please make an effort to make that a priority if not called AND help in your downtime over this week.  We have a TON to get done and starting Monday I will have a running list of things to accomplish on the board. Thanks for all the help you can give! 

5 - Memorize! For those required to memorize lines, those need to be even more solid.  You are the examples, so step it up if you haven't already.  THREE WEEKS. I understand calling line here or there, but we really do need to be solid on spoken lines and lyrics in songs to make the show work.  If you need help, have a parent or friend run lines with you and make it fun! By tech weeks you should just be enjoying the experience and having fun as an actor. :) 

6 - Another huge THANK YOU for the kindness I am seeing.... so many of you are reaching out to the person sitting on the side or inviting someone to chat.  So many of you are complimenting each other or cheering after each dance... I am beyond impressed and THAT is the best thing you can learn from this show - KINDNESS is King.

7 - Please remind parents to be checking emails.  Sign-ups for tech week dinners and concessions have gone out and parents need to sign up to help on at least one night for dinners and to bring one thing for concessions.  Parents, I could NOT do this without you - thank you for the support and aide in the crazy weeks going forward.  Here's to creating an incredible show and experience for the cast, crew, and audience! 

8 - Lastly, GALA TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY!  I have invites for you all to hand out to parents, neighbors, and friends you really want to invite to attend. The Opening Night Gala (Nov 16th only) is a chance for actors to mingle before the big show, the guests get fun treats, there's a little performance, and if you buy a Gala ticket, you get to choose your seat ticket ahead of others IF purchased this week.  Please come support and come to the Gala!  All other tickets go on sale November 1st at 12:01am (is what I was told). PASSWORD is AltaTheatre 

Musical Updates (Mandatory Read!)

 Hey all!

Here's a few things to be mindful of over the break:

1 - Please practice dances and songs; we will check off parts on Tuesday and Friday and I need to know y'all are solid moving forward.  Solid doesn't mean perfect - it means you know it and are working hard - it WAS clear yesterday who had practiced and who had not since we learned the dances/songs.  Please make this a priority at least two days over break for a little while to ensure we are solid moving forward.  33 days!

2 - Those in the tap number you NEED to have your shoes ASAP for this to work.  Please work to get them here this NEXT WEEK so we can clean the dance if you don't already have them.  If needed you can buy some shoes in that sytle and order taps to attach - I just know tap shoes are easier.  Here's a link if you haven't ordered them yet, but I'm hoping you have....

https://www.amazon.com/Linodes-Leather-Dance-Shoes-Shoes-Black-5-5M/dp/B08395Z46Q/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=tap%2Bshoes&qid=1634184267&sr=8-13&th=1&psc=1

If you need help, reach out.

3 - Remember you need your other clothing items and makeup by the 30th, but this weekend with down time may be a good time to go shopping. :) 

4 - Irey sent out a signup for T-shirt sizes today.  Please get on and fill that out with your name and size so we get you the correct one.  I would like to order shirts next Monday night, so take time to do that this weekend. 

5 - Next grade checks are due on October 26th (PRINTED and brought with you).  Please do what you need to do to be solid on grades at the end of quarter - that determines if you continue with the musical or I have to ask you to step out and focus on academics.  That will be a painful conversation, so those of you behind, grades are you NUMBER ONE priority over this weekend.  Well, all of you - academics are number one, so be sure and get those grades up! :)

6 - Memorize! For those required to memorize lines, those are to be SOLID by Tuesday.  I understand calling line here or there, but we really do need to be fairly solid on spoken lines and lyrics in songs this next week to make the show work.  If you need help, have a parent or friend run lines with you and make it fun!  I want you to be successful so take time to practice over break with lines.

7 - THANK YOU.  Thank you for all of the hard work you're putting in and effort in rehearsals.  I know we push you, but you rise to the occasion again and again and I feel so thankful to have each of you on the "team." I really do have the best job... keep up the good work, push yourself, and know it's all for a good cause and amazing result in the end.  I am PROUD of you!  Also, THANK YOU for the kindness I am seeing.... so many of you are reaching out to the person sitting on the side or inviting someone to chat.  So many of you are complimenting each other or cheering after each dance... I am beyond impressed and THAT is the best thing you can learn from this show - KINDNESS is King.  SO PROUD! 

8 - Last, enjoy the break!  Take time for you!  I am going to sign off from my email and the blog, etc. until Sunday because I need some mental health and me time - I'll check in at that time, but before that, please be understanding and patient with my responses.  Take care of yourself, stay hydrated, have some fun, and get some sleep. Love y'all appropriately! :) 

Alta and DAC joint show announcement!

 Hey all!

Today they announced the Broadway Revue auditions with Draper Arts Council - this is an in tandem show with Alta where at least a 1/3 to a 1/2 of the show will be Alta students.  Additionally, you'll get to work with Becca Tozavaras from last year if you are cast.  I am not in charge of casting just bridging the gap so students can get another credit on their name and resume and have another performance opportunity.  

Auditions are coming up in two weeks, but the show will not be until January.  It's minimal rehearsals as it's a revue, so you CAN do this and be a part of all of the other things we have planned at Alta (musical, spring show, murder mystery, region team).  I worked it out so rehearsals will be after those things and mostly IN January.  Here is the link to more info and a way to sign up.  I would love to see everyone audition, especially as it IS an Alta show, just in tandem with another Performing Arts Council. 

Here's the link - get those songs ready:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KYudNFCLz5faexMXaQRJcBO6h74UBmjkbjZfuDIwE4o/edit 

Spongebob Cast Supply Needs - What to donate for set and what to buy for makeup/costuming!

Below are the thing you will need to pick up to wear under or with your costumes.  I have attached OPTIONS, but you can find your own in a very similar or the same style.  I just looked for well-priced options.  Read through the WHOLE post as multiple parts may apply to you and you will need all the items for YOUR characters!

Please have all costume pieces and shoes by October 30th!

Women in Skirts, Bikini Bottom Boogie people, and Electric Skates – You need to purchase tights in a color that looks good with your outfit. Please be sure they are thick enough to not rip and hold up through the run. I would get two pairs just in case you want to wash them between days. If you do, please get them in the same color. 

Tights

Bikini Bottom Citizens (whole cast) you will need to purchase a NUDE-COLORED camisole/tank-top leotard. If you are more comfortable, you can purchase NUDE-COLORED compression tank-top or camisole and NUDE-COLORED compression shorts in leu of a leotard. I would also grab loose shorts to wear over your compression pants/leotard when not in costume.  This will keep modesty in changing and sweat from coming through your costume. 

Tan Leotard

All Bikini Bottom Citizens - You will also need to get TAN OR BLACK jazz shoes to wear throughout the show.  A few scenes have specific shoes, but on other scenes, we want you in jazz shoes to dance with safety.  Here are some options of ones to get:

Jazz Shoes

Sea Anemones - You need to get black tap shoes that will work for you and we CAN buy these back at the end if you have an itemized receipt and they're in good quality (not perfect) condition.  Up to you if you want to keep them or get reimbursed!  You will also need to get black NOT see-through leggings/tighter pants, a black shirt, and black socks/tights to wear under your costume. 

Simple Sponge Dancers and BFF Dancers- You need a long sleeve black shirt, long black pants, black socks, and dark shoes. 

If anyone has pirate looking gear or costumes you're willing to lend, we would GREATLY appreciate it!  We also need two Pirates Baseballl Jerseys if anyone has them?! 

Makeup-wise all need to have foundation and powder that match your face, eye liner (black or brown), and blush or contour. Ladies you need mascara as well, and boys it’s an option for you. You will need makeup by October 30th!  I did NOT provide links for makeup because it's going to store and matching it to your skin.  Ask for help if you need it! 

For this show everyone has normal stage makeup - heavier than normal makeup in everyday life. I think it would be fun to add your own color highlights, eyeshadow, and sparkles that are specialized to YOUR character.... I will be having you bring your makeup on October 30th and doing your makeup design so it can be checked off, so have the fun colors and ideas ready by then.  Those who are gone that day will need to take time on your OWN to complete your makeup, take a few pictures and submit them BY the 30th for check-off.

I do have some makeup sparkles to add to people, but if you want specific things, you can get those. If you don't know HOW to do basic stage makeup watch THIS video and practice before the 30th!!!

Basic Stage Makeup Video

We will talk hair later and you won't need much on your own for this... I think that's it!  Excited to see everything come together on the 30th! 

LASTLY, we are still looking for some old buckets 2 more water barrels if anyone has some.  Thanks! 

Spongebob Practice Tracks and Dances!

Here are most of the tracks that you did not record in person for the musical - please give Ms. Iund a HUGE thank you when you see her: 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CuRh7PHok9rrDmOPt2z8I_ApBYL7Vt2v?usp=sharing

Also, here are links to the dances so you can practice!  Remember we have no rehearsal next week as I expect you take this time to rehearse the music and dances on your own so we are SOLID with them on the first week of October rehearsals.  From now on I will add to this Google Drive Folder each time we record a new dance.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a9EvTxCntFIAvAFsa7V6cAEryf_uLc4o?usp=sharing

Happy Practicing!!!

Media Release Form for Shakespeare and Packing Needs

 If you are going on the Shakespeare Trip next week, competing or not, you HAVE to have this completed by SUNDAY (Sept. 26th) to be able to go - please do it NOW:

https://suu.jotform.com/202235833094856

Also, a reminder that we are leaving at 8am SHARP on Thursday, September 30th.  You need to be in the Green Room (Theatre Room in the PAC) by 7:45am on Thursday with ALL of your baggage ready to go for the trip.  Be sure to pack some warm clothing and LAYERS are your best friend right now down there - you will get a sweatshirt to wear, but still bring many layers.  Bring any costume needs/makeup, solid walking shoes, nice clothes for the Pirates show, a phone charger, snacks, toiletries, and any meds needed for the trip.  

I'm excited to share the weekend learning with you and watching awesome theatre!  Please complete the form by Sunday night at 11:59pm so you can participate.  Thank you!

Final IE List for Shakespeare 2021 Team!

First of all, you all need to be incredibly proud of the work you did today! These will be the IE events we will be recording to take to Cedar City. Again, everybody will be performing at Night of Shakespeare on September 29th at 7pm.

Monologues:

Ainsley Cardall

Morgan Schwendiman 

Anna Teichert

Scenes:

Alex Liljenquist and Maggie Wiebe

Chloe Roman and Kassie Holt 

Thank you again for putting your all on the stage. I am incredibly proud of each and everyone of you!

-Noah

Spongebob the Musical Rehearsal Calendar and Cast Breakdown

 Hey Cast! 

Here is a link to the finalized calendar and the cast breakdown can be found below that calendar.  That will tell you what days you need to be there for which dance and blocking days - let me know if you have questions.  Thanks for the patience and thank you for an AMAZING first week with you all - you're already making this an incredible experience.  

A reminder fees are due THIS THURSDAY, September 16th by 2:45pm.  Pay the fee in the office or online and get a printed copy of the receipt to turn into Irey or myself by that date. Also, parents - I will be sending emails this next week about committee breakdowns - please stay on the lookout so I can plan. Thank you!!!

Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z6ijlRlqR6IT0Anuz38LIIBhoKHgGfW-eBL8vHcl-lc/edit?usp=sharing 

Lastly, remember to practices dances and music - links are found in the QR Scan from Shabs! 

Spongebob the Musical Final Cast List

“Spongebob the Musical” Final Cast List 

Thanks to all who auditioned! For those on the final cast list, please meet in the green room of the PAC (theatre room) promptly at 2:45pm on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021. We will be having our first cast meeting and doing a script read! ALL on this list, one of your parents or guardians need to be at a MANDATORY cast meeting on this Wednesday at 6pm!

Assistant Director: Irey Oviatt

Stage Manager: Lacey Thompson

Head Sound Tech: Gavin Phillips

Head Lighting Tech: Tim Holt

Head Floor Tech: Landon Horrocks 

Spongebob: Anna Teichert

Spongebob Understudy: Ella Gardner 

Patrick: Andrew McHenry

Patrick Understudy: Lizzy Erwin

Sandy: Ellie Vander Veur 

Sandy Understudy: Ainsley Cardall

Mr. Krabs: Brody Gibbs

Mr. Krabs Understudy: Brad Green 

Pearl: Makenna Stevens

Pearl Understudy: Audrey Lord

Plankton: Seth Allred

Plankton Understudy: Ruby Gardner 

Karen: Jenna Foulks

Karen Understudy: Stephanie Marks 

Squidward: Jack Milner 

Squidward Understudy: Audrey Wilson 

Perch & Perkins: Hannah Cardall and Alex Liljenquist 

Perch & Perkins Understudy: Tessa Osborne and Miranda Stokes 

Patchy: Rae Watkins 

Mayor of Bikini Bottom: Dani Gibson 

Mrs. Puff: Sami Hamilton

Larry the Lobster: Ben Erwin 

Old Man/Woman Jenkins: Mags Andersen 

Dance Captains: Sami Hamilton and Kalaya Thomas 

Electric Skates: Kennadee Hewlett, Annie Kemp, Kiersten Luther, Emily Richards, Kalaya Thomas 

Gary the Snail: Kassie Holt 

Security #1: Ava Staggs 

Security #2: Megan Palmer 

Narrator: Haley Pierce 

Sea Creature #1: TBD (MAYBE Karl Packer?)

Johnny the Bartender: John Byington 

Mob Fish: Olile Amakom

Teen Fan: Abigail Baxter 

Citizens of Bikini Bottom:

Kate Eberhardt 

Ariana Kunzler 

Aubree Hewlett

Ainslie Chandler

Mackenzie McKay

Willa Grimmer 

Natalie Euler 

Isabella Coleman 

Alix Aguilar 

Nora Wetzel 

Christian Holyfield 

Berkley Foulks 

Avril Henderson

Macey Miles 

Brayden McGill

Ethan Regan 

Addison Scarborough

Mercedes Nye

Danyelle England 

Kierra Wilson 

Matt Squire 

Abigail Baxter

Olile Amakom

John Byintgon 

Haley Pierce 

Megan Palmer 

Ava Staggs 

Kassie Holt 

Kennadee Hewlett

Annie Kemp

Kiersten Luther

Emily Richards

Kalaya Thomas 

All Understudies will be in the ensemble on the other days! 

Spongebob the Musical Callback List!

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE SECTION BELOW!!! 

Thanks to all who came out to auditions for this year's musical, "Spongebob the Musical!" Also, thank you for the patience with this list.  We had SO many incredible auditions and I am excited to get into rehearsals with the full cast. Below is the callback list. 

Those who are asked to come for a callback should meet in the green room in the PAC (the current theatre room) immediately after school and be prepared to sing and read for parts. Callbacks will then begin promptly at 2:45pm on Friday, September 3rd, 2021. Listed below are those who will read/sing at callbacks! You may want to listen to and become familiarized with songs from the show - be prepared to read for any part you are listed under. 

Best of luck to all who are called back and remember, if you're not on the callback list it DOES NOT mean you don't have a part. Look for the FINAL CAST LIST tomorrow! Break a Leg!!! 

Callback List

Spongebob

Ella Gardner, Ruby Gardner, Brody Gibbs, Sami Hamilton, Anna Teichert, Rae Watkins 

Patrick 

Lizzy Erwin, Brody Gibbs, Brad Green, Andrew McHenry, Miranda Stokes, Audrey Wilson 

Sandy

Ainsley Cardall, Jenna Foulks,  Ella Gardner, Sami Hamilton, Audrey Lord, Stephanie Marks, Miranda Stokes, Anna Teichert, Ellie Vander Veur 

Mr. Krabs

Ben Erwin, Brody Gibbs, Brad Green, Andrew McHenry  

Pearl 

Ainsley Cardall, Ella Garnder, Audrey Lord, Tessa Osborne, Makenna Stevens 

Plankton

Seth Allred, Ruby Gardner, Audrey Lord, Andrew McHenry, Rae Watkins

Karen/Ken

Seth Allred, Jenna Foulks, Sami Hamilton, Stephanie Marks, Jack Milner, Makenna Stevens, Ellie Vander Veur,  Audrey Wilson 

Squidward

Hannah Cardall, Ben Erwin, Brad Green, Dani Gibson, Audrey Lord, Jack Milner, Audrey Wilson 

Perch Perkins 

Ainsley Cardall, Hannah Cardall, Lizzy Erwin, Jenna Foulks, Ella Gardner, Ruby Gardner, Dani Gibson, Alex Liljenquist, Audrey Lord, Stephanie Marks, Jack Milner, Tessa Osborne, Ellie Vander Veur, Rae Watkins, Audrey Wilson 

Patchy the Pirate (may or may not read for this character) 

Jenna Foulks, Ruby Gardner, Brody Gibbs, Dani Gibson, Alex Liljenquist, Rae Watkins, Audrey Wilson 

All on this list who put down that they have skate and skateboard experience will be considered for the Electric Skates!

Final Casting Shakespeare Team 2021!

Thank you to everybody for your hard work yesterday and today! This is the role list for the ensemble scene and for the IE’s. We sadly cannot take all the Scene IE’s to the competition; however, all pieces will be performing at night of Shakespeare. Thank you all for being as great as you are and let's get ready to destroy in Cedar City!!! #letsdothis

Please meet tomorrow at 4:00pm SHARP in the Green Room of the PAC for our first meeting - feel free to come to Improv before and support the Improv Club! You will receive a script there and IE's will receive their IE assignments. Remember that ALL fees ($357) are due on September 20th and the MANDATORY Parent Meeting will be at 6pm on September 8th. 

Ensemble Scene - The Ignoramious Rise and Fall of Jack Cade: Henry 6th, Part II

Cade - April Riley 

Holland - Ruby Gardner 

Belvis - Morgan Schwendiman 

Dick - Hannah Cardall 

Michael & Smith - Chloe Roman

Sir Humphrey - Jaxson Baker

William  - Alex Liljenquist

Messangers - Anna Teichert, Ainsley Cardall, Addison Scarborough 

Buckingham - Irey Oviatt

Clifford - Kassie Holt 

Towns People - Rachel Brower, Ella Coleman, Avril Henderson, Ava Parrish, Ellie Vander Veur, Maggie Wiebe 

Indivdual Events - Specific scenes and monologues to be assigned tomorrow!

Scenes:

Jaxson Baker + Hannah Cardall 

Kassie Holt + Chloe Roman

Alex Liljenquist + Maggie Wiebe 

Irey Oviatt + Addison Scarborough 

Monologues:

Ainsley Cardall

Morgan Schwendiman 

Anna Teichert 

HERE IS THE CALENDAR UPDATED: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k0dr8FXKgjTAaY_DnHc2ODe1qPLuFjGu/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112657280988355610910&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Shakespeare Callbacks List 2021!

A huge thank you to all who auditioned for this year's Shakespeare Team! I am so proud of how many of you have shown so much growth in the past year. Please take a look below to see if your name is on the final cast list for our Shakespeare. If so, you need to be in the Theatre Room THURSDAY (August 26th) at 2:45pm sharp for the first team meeting.  

BELOW THAT is our callback list.  ONLY those on the callback list need to come read tomorrow for a few things as we are figuring out final ensemble spots.  Those five need to be in the Theatre Room (Green Room of the PAC) at 2:45pm sharp tomorrow (Wednesday the 25th) to read for callback spots.  Thank you and congrats to ALL on team!

FINAL TEAM LIST

Jaxson Baker

Rachel Brower

Ainsley Cardall

Hannah Cardall

Ella Coleman 

Ruby Gardner

Avril Henderson 

Kassie Holt

Alex Liljenquist

Irey Oviatt

Ava Parrish

April Riley

Chloe Roman

Addison Scarborough

Morgan Schwendiman 

Anna Teichert

Ellie Vander Veur

Maggie Wiebe 

CALLBACKS LIST for WEDNESDAY at 2:45pm sharp in the PAC Green Room!

Jaxson Baker

Ruby Gardner

April Riley

Addison Scarborough

Morgan Schwendiman

Spongebob the Musical Audition Info and Packet Link

Auditions for Alta Theatre Department's musical are just around the corner!  We will be producing Spongebob the Musical this Fall (shows taking place in November) and auditions will take place on September 1st and 2nd.  Students can grab an audition packet and sign up for an audition time in the Green Room of the Performing Arts Center (PAC).  A link to the packet is below for your viewing needs and a calendar is attached.  Please read through the ENTIRE packet before asking questions - if there are still questions about audition and show details, please email me at linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org 

Break Legs and have fun with auditions!!! 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OW_Byd_fceWYRq934sC7yW81QwCUmSFIGvEfBbaAnLY/edit 

Shakespeare Packet - New Cost Addendum Info

 Hey all! 

Here is a link to the FULL packet with most of the paperwork for the trip to review before signing on to the trip.  The only thing missing is the medical form to be notarized as this will be handed out after casting at the mandatory Parent Meeting on September 8th @6pm.  There IS a change from the printed one - the cost of the trip has always been $357.00, but originally we were not going to collect the $50 food money.  Legally we have found we need to do that and then will hand an envelope with that $50 for food to your student as we leave on the trip.  They WILL have to sign for the amount to ensure THEY receive the full amount.  That is the only change and it IS reflected on THIS upload of paperwork.  

Please email with further questions to the email in the packet.  Thanks and break legs in a week at auditions!  

Sidenote:  This has been a question - students not on Shakespeare Team CAN go on the trip if there are spots left on the bus/in rooms. They must also be enrolled in a theatre class, pay the fees, complete the forms, and agree to behave in a manner that represents Alta Theatre Department.  We invite those unable to do team to still come explore and celebrate the work of Shakespeare! 

LINK TO PACKET: https://docs.google.com/document/d/192r-_OBoqnTssmnIKq-XBETAysjvJvIY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112657280988355610910&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Stage Tech Bench Fundraiser!

We are selling some amazingly cute and well-designed benches that our 2021 technicians made at the end of the school year for their stage tech final grades. We have a light blue, cream, and stained simple park-bench, a teal shoe bench, and a stain armed-chair bench. The last picture is the arm-chair bench design in teal that has now been bought and places in my mother’s backyard. 

Lumber is pricey and we’re doing this as a fundraiser, so we would like to sell for $150 each or best offer. These benches are ready to go, fully sanded and painted, as of now and finished with an outdoor protective coating! Support Alta Theatre by purchasing one today- just me an email telling me which one you would love to have and we can set up a pick up time! 🎭❤️ ( linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org )

Pics below: 

Shakespeare 2021 Details!

Hey all! 

I have a note from this year’s Shakespeare coach, and we wanna help you get ready for your first audition! We are only about two weeks out from the start of school and a little over three weeks till audition, so here we go with a little note from Noah: 

“It’s Shakespeare time! I am excited for the opportunity to work with the y'all :) My name is Noah and this will be my third year coaching with Alta.

Why get involved with Shakespeare?? So many reasons!! I may be a bit bias, but I believe that being a part of the Shakespeare Team will help you grow as an actor more than virtually anything else you can do.  Plus, you get to be part of an incredible team and go on one of the greatest trips of all year! No matter what grade you are, I would encourage each and everyone of you to seriously consider being involved. ALL ages and students are welcome- even if you have yet to take a theatre class.  It was definitely a highlight of my Highschool experience (yes, I am an Alta Alumni. Go Hawks!) It has been even more incredible to be on the coaching side and to work with talented student like you! So, come audition! 

This year, we have a very unique script picked for our ensemble scene. As rebellion breaks out across the whole of England, a young character named Holland tries to seeks honor to expunge the dishonor they currently feel for not fighting with Henry the 5th years ago. Along the way, they go through a transformative journey as they join with the rebellious rabble lead by one of the most chaotic characters in all of Shakespeare's works -- Jack Cade. As Jack slowly (or not so slowly) descends into a power hungry anarchy, Holland goes on a hero's journey to discover what they are truly true to. 'Follow your spirit, All things be ready if our minds be so!' 

To get started, look for a monologue that you really feel you can get behind. You can find a good list of monologues at  https://www.bard.org/competition under the Shakespeare Scene Resources section or at https://www.shakespeare-monologues.org/home. I look forward to seeing you on the 24th!”

More information about auditions will be posted on the call-board outside of the green room in the PAC the first day of school, including packets to go over with your parents. All who are on team get to perform in Night of Shakespeare on September 29th and attend/fund the trip to Cedar City for competition Sept. 30-October 2nd. Rehearsals will be most days after school at 5pm-7pm starting August 25th, with times beginning earlier closer to competition. We are excited to see what y’all prepare for us and are stoked to get the show on its feet! 🎭 

-Struiks 

Cost for the trip will be $357 total!