BHS drama club to stage larger-than-life musical
By Jennifer Eisenbart
Editor
It’s an ages-old tale, one that’s been told time and time again.
A spurned woman, jealous that her lover won’t continue his attentions, acts out violently.
But never has the story been told quite like it is in the musical “Chicago.” With the music of John Kander and the writing of Frank Ebb, the prohibition-era comedy/music/drama hits the stage of Burlington High School next week.
BHS’s production opens Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m. Shows will also be Saturday, March 8, Friday, March 13, and March 14 at 7 p.m.
Matinees will be Sunday, March 9 and 15 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5, and are available at the BHS main office or at the door, pending availability.
“We’re making really steady progress,” said assistant director Carrie Fidler. “It happens every show.
“Chicago has, even for a musical, a ton of big dance numbers,” she added. “Those are really coming together now.”
The show starts with Roxie Hart (played by Madison Gruman), who murders the man she’s having an affair with after he says he’s leaving her. Sent to jail, she finds herself at odds with another murderess, Velma Kelly (played by Hannah Anderson), as both try to win the attention of the media to get off scot free.
“They both want to capitalize on their crimes to become more famous,” said Fidler.
Enter in an unscrupulous lawyer in Billy Flynn (played by Dustin Pederson), the prison warden Matron “Mama” Morton (Micah Gebel), newspaper reporter Mary Sunshine (Laura Christoph) and Roxie’s husband, Amos (Matt Burton) – and the situation goes south quickly and comically.
The play is directed by Paul Ivkovich, with Josh Hughes serving as technical director, Penny Yanke as vocal music director, Tammy Albrecht as costume director and Emily Mullens as choreographer.
Cast
Master of Ceremonies: Brandon Lindemann
Roxie Hart: Madison Gruman
Amos Hart: Matthew Burton
Velma Kelly: Hannah Anderson
Liz: Samantha Marema
Annie: Emily Kastor
June: Alexandria Knight
Hunyak: Katja Nielsen
Mona: Caitlin Fallon
Matron “Mama” Morton: Micah Gebel
Billy Flynn: Dustin Peterson
Mary Sunshine: Laura Christoph
“Go-to-hell” Kitty: Isabel Moritz
Sergeant Fogarty: Andrew Weis
Fred Casely: Cole Conrad
Martin Harrison: Callum Leemkuil
Judge: Moses Crist
Aaron/Jury Foreman: Cain Gann
Clerk/Reporter: Rebecca Otis
Harry/Doctor: Landen Brown
Tailor/Reporter: Zach Morrow
Reporter: Rachel Novak
Reporter: Samantha Robers
Crew
Director: Paul Ivkovich
Asst. Director: Carrie Fidler
Technical Director: Josh Hughes
Costume Director: Tammy Albrecht
Vocal Music Director: Penny Yanke
Pit Band Director: Colin Galitz
Choreography: Emily Mullens
Hair & Makeup: Bryce Clark
Stage Manager: Sarah Waltz
Lighting Engineer: Alexis Disney
Sound Engineer: Corina Nelson
Spotlight Operator: Chloe Hill
Propmaster: Thomas Steinbach
Stage crew: Elisabeth Schopp and Emily Ustianowski
Costume crew: Evelyn Harkness and Lauren Galgano
Pit Band
Josh Robinson (piano); Rachel Bergles, Karley Nadolski, Adam Fitch, Rebecca Robinson, Ron Pedersen, Nathan Nelson (saxophones); Rachel Briggs (bass clarinet); Luis Jimenez, Tim Conley, Kiefer Elliot, Thomas Allen (trumpets); Hunter Hough, Gary Albrecht (trombones); Zach Ziegler (tuba); Kellen Caldwell, Carrie Fidler (keyboard); Alex Gonzalez (percussion).
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