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Dolly Ann Fairchild
Guest Reporter
It has a cast of 40 actors singing with the Frank Wells orchestra, who is celebrating his 25th year as musical director, together with 100 unsung heroes on lights, backstage, set construction, box office or anywhere they are needed.
The 40-member cast of singers and actors of “The Wedding Singer” will be wearing 320 costumes reminiscent of the 80s.
They have been rehearsing for over two months. For those of you whose machines were ‘whirring’ way into the night, building the 80s costumes, a mere “thank you” just isn’t enough.
Celebrating his 25th year of directing the fall musical is Bruce Danielson, and they have a new dance choreographer, Jen Danielson.
One senior, a Wedding Singer actress, was overheard saying, “I can’t believe this is my last musical directed by Mr. D.” More than 20 talented actors and stage crew and orchestra graduate this year.
The musical is adapted from the movie of the same name and has until just recently been on Broadway, having earned five Tony Award nominations including best musical, best original score, best music, best lyrics and best choreography.
A special “thank you” to the Cambridge Star and the Isanti County News for their tireless advertising and KBEK’s live radio interview which will be heard at 7:30 a.m. on opening day, Nov. 13, with actors, Christian Issac, the wedding singer and Tylinn Fahrni, one of his girlfriends.
If you have a group that would like to come together on any special night, please let them know at the box office when you arrive to pick up your tickets.
Stop in at “CURVES” see their display and see how excited they are. Call your “group” friends and make it a party. You will be honored before the show from the stage. Is this reminiscent of the flavor of Chanhassen??? However, you must reserve your tickets ahead of time to pick the best seats available.
Pick up your tickets at the Performing Art Center at the Cambridge-Isanti High School, 807 South 8th Ave. (from Hwy. 95 go north on Ashland, Birch or Cypress).
Performance dates are Nov. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 19, 20, 21 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. The box office can be reached at 763-689-6466. Come early as there will be a line at the box office picking up tickets, and you will not want to miss the “pre-show.” You should be in the theatre 10 minutes early. Tickets are $5 for seniors and students and $7 for others.
Leads
Christian Isaac- Robbie
Jon Wells- Sammy
Mark Volker- George
Tylinn Fahrni- Julia
Emma Aanerud- Holly
Jason Maloney- Glen
Emili Tischer- Rosie
Elise Bougie- Linda
Erin McFarland- Angie
Supporting Cast
Kate Callen- Clerk
Rebekah Huff-Chorus
Mikaela Kase- Imelda Marcos
Georgia Larson- Glen’s Secretary
Heather LeTourneau- Tiffany
Meghan Morin- Sideburn’s Lady
Julia Neary- Bridesmaid
Tessa Opatz-Waitress
Danielle Page- Bridesmaid
Katrina Page- Nancy Reagan
Hannah Palmer- Cyndi Lauper
Jessie Peters-Airline Agent
Ashley Peterson- Madonna
Emily Ramstad- Airline Agent
Samantha Samsa- Junior Secretary
Katie Skalicky- Large Lady
Urelle Stangler- Crystal
Veronica Utecht- Photographer
Hanna Verning-
Jake Fixell- Mookie
James Hannan- Rocky
Adam Heinen- Shane
Adam Peterson- Billy Idol
Evan Sima- Priest
Ben Williams- Ricky
Jordan Zurn- Ronald Reagan/Bum
Directors
Bruce Danielson - Drama/Set Design
Frank Wells - Chorus/Pit Orchestra
David Lumley - Pit Orchestra
Preparation
Student Director - Jordan Uhrich
& Andrew Pflipson
Choreographer - Jen Danielson
Costumes - Kelly Fahrni
Refreshments - Becky Lieser &
FCCLA members
Tech Crews
Backstage: Shelby Alger, Katrina Barnes, Christian Bart, David Bonine,
Jessica Christensen, Trisha Dahlquist, Colton Enger Luke Granlund
Cake Maker: Gena Saniti
Costumes: Haley Bengtson, Carissa Miller, Katrina Barnes
Seamstress: Leah Volker
Lights: Andrew Pflipsen, Anna Perbil, Kelly Berg, Adelle Nelson
Makeup: Katrina Cerqua
Props: Jenifer Hannan
Special effects: Andrew Pflipson
Sound: Tim Saxton, Kierstan McMahon,Taylor Lehn
Tickets: Jordan Uhrich, Hannah Palmer, Tessa Opatz
Pit Orchestra
Kristina Fosse, Megan Hallstrom, Emily Head, Dave Lumley, Eric Anderson, Kiley Ellingson, Jon Westberg, Josiah Hunt, Tori Marlton, Alex Illg, Sydney Johnson, Molly Fridstrom, Kyle Johnson, Amy Maltrud
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