CUHS Drama

Producer:                            Larry Frost

Director:                              Randy Schwalbe

Music Director:                Kit Hansen

Choreographer:                Karen Garman

Dance Captain:                 Tiffany Stephens

Stage Manager:                Todd Steeb

Orchestra:                           Randy Schwalbe

Set Design:                         Tracy McConnell, Todd Steeb, Suzette Morrow

Set Construction:             Tigg Morales, Brenda Steeb , Todd Steeb, Gary Stephenson,

Joe Sasserman, Brian Wright, Tyler Malendy (sp), Greg Sessor,

Property Manager:         Jennifer Ehlers, Todd Steeb

Costume Design:              Nancy Wright, Marcia Thomey, Lana Crunelle, Cindy Bainbridge

Make-Up:                           Desiree Stephens, Jeanette Burnicker

Lighting:                              Dave Ehlers

Sound:                                  Syd Carr, Steve Finch

Publicity:                             Debbie Markum

Program:                             John Ruml

Tickets:                                 Kit Hansen

Concessions:                      Julie Castle/Karen McMannis

Merchandise:                    Cindy Sasserman, Karen R

Lobby:                                  Butch and Brenda Steeb

Cast

Ariel Bruce                          Adelaide                              Lead Hot Box

Jackson Bruce                    Calvin                                    Mission

Michelle Campos             Dancer                                  Hot Box

Callie Cashdan                   Arvide                                   Mission

Kat Cleave                           Mimi                                      Featured Hot Box Dancer

Emily Dubnow                   Dancer                                  Hot Box

Nate Ehlers                         Nicely-Nicely Johnson    Gambler

Tori Ehlers                           Martha                                 Mission

Maria Figueroa                  Agatha                                  Mission

Angel Gonzalez                 Waiter/Patron                   Runyonland

Anna Harrington               Rosie                                     Featured Hot Box Dancer

Cesar Hernandez             Liver Lips Louie                  Gambler

Karis Lawson                      Dancer                                  Hot Box

Brandon Loredo               Rusty Charlie                      Gambler

Cameron MacTavish       Florence                              Mission

Zoe Markham                    Patron                                  Runyonland

Annika Marthaler             Dancer                                  Hot Box

Crystal Martinez               Dancer                                  Hot Box

Marissa Martinez             Patron                                  Runyonland

Lucy McConnell               Dancer                                  Hot Box

Cameron McGurrin         Lt. Brannigan                      Police

Natalie Negley                  Patron                                  Runyonland

Karina Ochoa                     Dancer                                  Hot Box

Lindy Oriz                            Dancer                                  Hot Box

Andrew Paiz                       Angie the Ox                      Gambler

Mackenna Perryman      Sarah Brown                      Lead Mission

Treiy Petit                           Harry the Horse                                Gambler

Carson Pierce                    Benny Southstreet          Gambler

Maryn Steeb                      Dancer                                  Hot Box

Tiffany Stephens              Naomi                                   Featured Hot Box Dancer

Jasmine Torres                  Patron                                  Runyonland

Cesar Viveros                    Sky Masterson                  Lead Gambler

Ethan Walters                    Scranton Slim                     Gambler

Jacob Wright                      Nathan Detroit                  Lead Gambler

Hayley Zinn                         Dancer                                  Hot Box

Note: The remaining roles will be filled before January 2014. The director may make adjustments as deemed necessary during rehearsals.

Although I was planning on continuing as the director for this year’s CUHS Drama production, I have had a change of heart and have decided to pass my directing duties to Randy Schwalbe. This was obviously a hard decision for me because I love the program, especially the people I have had the pleasure of working with, but I am confident the time is right for this change based on my own needs and the needs of the club. A primary reason for my decision is that my obligations working as an environmental scientist have increased dramatically over the past year, and I don’t see that letting up any time soon. I’m sure this comes as no surprise to many people I have talked to recently – I frequently say how busy I am at work. My career as an environmental scientist is obviously a high priority in my life because it’s how I make most of my living. However, my work is such that I have very little free time now, and what little I have is shared with family, chores, etc. It would not be fair to the program for me to fail to deliver on my commitment when my time is now so limited.

The good news is that I am leaving my directing duties in excellent hands We all know the passion and enthusiasm Randy gives to conducting the orchestra. What many may not know is that he also has extensive directing experience, the most recent being the excellent production of “Little Shop of Horrors” for Allied Arts. Randy does have the time to devote because he is fairly recently retired from his career in Los Angeles, and he has already started many of the tasks needed to prepare for the production – tasks that I have not been able to complete.

I am still planning on helping with the production in various capacities, and I will hopefully finally realize a dream I have had the last 10 productions, that is, playing trumpet in the orchestra.

The other good news is that the show selection committee has decided on this year’s production – “Guys and Dolls”. It’s a great show, one that I would eventually like to direct some day.

I would have much rather given this news to everyone in person, but the timing is such that I wanted to let as many people know as soon as possible so Randy can concentrate on his preparations.

I know you will all have a great time with Randy as your director, have no fear, he will do good by you.

Thanks a bunch, Kirk

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO UPCOMING REHEARSAL – TUESDAY FEB. 19 – THIS REHEARSAL WILL BE FOR LEADS ONLY AND NOT ALL CAST. PLEASE PASS THE WORD.

Thanks for your patience – I have posted the schedule for the remainder of February. We’re still working out the schedule for March,  but we will let you know asap.