South Milwaukee High School Theatre Company

Hello everyone,

Thanks once again to the many, many folks who came out to audition for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. It’s thrilling to have a big group of excited people who are ready to jump on stage. I’m really excited about the group we have to work with and I hope you’re all excited to get started.

As with any cast list there are always going to be people who are excited or disappointed. But I can promise you that everyone is going to get a chance to shine in this production and we’re going to have an outrageously fun time.

Note there will be a FULL CAST AND CREW MEETING after school in the PAC on Monday, January 3, when you will receive a lot of introductory information. Cast can also expect an email within the next day with information about joining our HSM slack channel and other startup information.

Without further ado, here is the cast of South Milwaukee High School’s production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

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Troy Bolton: Jimmie Kirksey
Gabriella Montez: Beverly Osunkwo
Sharpay Evans: Kal Knight
Ryan Evans: Jesse Guardiola
Taylor McKessie: Afnan Al-Shargabi
Chad Danforth: Daylan Bramer
Zeke Baylor: Lucas Trejo
Ms. Darbus: Emily Frost
Kelsi Neilsen: Annalese Wenthur
Coach Bolton: Cody Post
Jack Scott: Aiden Janusz
Martha Cox: Laura Farias
Ripper: Spencer Henry
Mongo: Andrew Arias
Susan: Raven Schreiber
Cathy: Auriahna Torres
Alan: Skyler Anshus
Cyndra: Shyann McIntosh
Kratnoff: Tessa McGrath

JOCKS (Ensemble)
Troy (Jimmie Kirksey)
Chad (Dylan Bramer)
Zeke (Lucas Trejo)
Lily Nadolny
Taiz Elena
Angie Bellart
Natalie Westbrook
Madison Staszak
Fredrika Shields

THESPIANS (Ensemble)
Sharpay (Kal Knight)
Ryan (Jesse Guardiola)
Kelsi (Annalese Wenthur)
Raven Schreiber
Skyler Anshus
Shyann McIntosh
Auriahna Torres
Esme Tomaszewski
Ariella Sinkey

SKATERS (Ensemble)
Mongo (Andrew Arias)
Ripper (Spencer Henry)
Alex Llanas
August Vugrinovich
Kayla See
Kimberlie Saldana
Krystal Alvarez

BRAINIACS (Ensemble)
Gabriella (Beverly Osunkwo)
Taylor (Afnan Al-Shargabi)
Jack Scott (Aiden Janusz)
Kratnoff (Tessa McGrath)
Shelby Erickson-Stiemke
June Lesinski
Aerynne Wilke
Daizah Doll
Graciela Martinez

 THANK YOU!

We had a wonderful set of auditions over the last couple days. While we wish we could be doing a 30-40 person musical like we normally would, we’re grateful for the opportunity to do even a smaller show, one that I think is going to be really outstanding.

Below is the cast list for FLY BY NIGHT. There will be a full cast and crew meeting on Tuesday the 13th at 3 PM in the PAC to go over logistics for the show. Crew, this is when your applications will be due. There will be additional applications available if you do not already have one printed and turned in.

In addition, cast can expect to receive an invite to the Slack channel we will be using for the show via email within the next day at the email address you provided on your application. For those who have not been in one of our shows before, Slack is a messaging app that makes communication for show-related matters much easier. I highly recommend downloading it and making sure you have notifications on.

If you have any questions or do not accept your role, please email tjbackes@gmail.com, otherwise I will assume you have accepted your role and will see you on Tuesday!

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CAST

Narrator/Gypsy/Father: JP McCown
Harold McClam: Alex Trevithick
Daphne: Eva Menzia
Miriam: Afnan Al-Shargabi
Joey Storms: Eli Lindner
Crabble: Nathan Kujawa
Mr. McClam: Lucas Trejo

ENSEMBLE

Beverly Osunkwo (+Producer)
Emily Frost (+Pawn Shop Owner)
Kaylyn Hipsley (+Ticket Seller)
Raven Schreiber (+Miriam’s Boss)
Shelby Morgan (+Mother)
Shyann McIntosh (+Emcee)
Skylar Karr (+Driver)
Skyler Heinz (+Daphne’s Boss)

We are thrilled to announce the cast list for TUCK EVERLASTING, running March 13-15 at South Milwaukee High School!

Congratulations to all who auditioned and were cast. The entire cast and crew is called in the PAC at 3 PM tomorrow for an informational session, then the cast and crew will split off. Cast will continue working on music until dismissal at 5, and crew will have leadership interviews and a facility tour.

Cast can expect an email with additional information, including an invitation to the cast and crew slack channel, this evening. Crew will also be added to the channel within the week.

Director’s note:

I’m so thrilled to have seen so many new people at auditions! It’s going to be great to get to know all of you and work with you. We had some fantastic callbacks and extremely difficult decisions to make this evening, and that’s a credit to you all bringing your A games. I’m feeling really good about this show and can tell I’m going to have a blast with this group.

Thanks to all for getting involved, it’s going to be a great show!

-Tim

CAST

Winnie Foster: Lia Krystowiak
Mae Tuck: Kal Knight
Jesse Tuck: Eli Lindner
Miles Tuck: Alex Trevithick
Angus Tuck: J.P. McCown
The Man in the Yellow Suit: George Vajagich
Hugo: Nathan Kujawa
Constable Joe: Owen Smith
Betsy Foster: Anna Basha
Nana: Heather Kluczykowski

“EVERLASTING” BALLET FEATURED ROLES

Adult Winnie: Serene Tomaszewski
Old Winnie: Kylie Norman
Old Hugo: Spencer Czajka
Winnie’s Son: Lucas Trejo
Winnie’s Daughter-in-Law: Kyleigh O’Donnell

(Winnie, Betsy, Nana, Constable, Hugo all also featured in ballet)

ENSEMBLE
Will include townspeople, forest people, carnival goers, carnival workers, featured dancers. Nana and Betsy will occasionally be in ensemble numbers)

(*Dance Captain*: Serene Tomaszewski)

Aaliyah Perry
Abi Broskowski
Afnan Al-Shargabi
Annalese Wenthur
Beverly Osunkwo
Emily Frost
Eva Menzia
Kaylyn Hipsley
Kimberlie Saldana
Kyleigh O’Donnell
Kylie Norman
Lindsey Gulbrandsen
Lucas Trejo
Madyson Emer
Miranda Perez
Samantha Lemcke
Serene Tomaszewski
Shelby Erickson-Stiemke
Shyann McIntosh
Skyler Heinz
Spencer Czajka
Tessa McGrath
Vivian Grossman

We were so thrilled to have a fantastic turnout for Singin’ in the Rain auditions! We had our callbacks today for the main roles, and were thoroughly impressed with the talent that was on display. After deliberation, we have completed the cast list for the show.

Students: if you accept your role, please visit the Thespian Call Board on Wednesday and initial next to your name.

Wednesday after school at 3 PM we will have crew leadership position interviews. Following those interviews at 3:30 we will have the first information and introductory session for the musical. This will include script passout, overview of the rehearsal process and the required SMPAC safety seminar. All cast and crew are required to attend.

Finally, a note about the ensemble designations. “General Ensemble” also contains other small speaking roles that are not listed on this cast list. Those roles will be assigned during rehearsal. “Dance Ensemble” is a separate ensemble of featured dancers and singers for the songs “All I Do is Dream of You,” “Beautiful Girls” and “Broadway Melody.” These are the most tap-heavy roles in the production. They are also in the general ensemble in some other scenes.

Here is the cast list. Congratulations to all, and we look forward to working with you!

DON LOCKWOOD: Alex Trevithick
COSMO BROWN: Eli Lindner
KATHY SELDEN: Lia Krystowiak
LINA LAMONT: Anna Basha
ROSCOE DEXTER: Paul Borden
R.F. SIMPSON: Jacob McCown

DORA BAILEY: Sarah Nemeth
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS SOLOIST: Bryan Marin
ZELDA ZANDERS: Angelita Colin
ROD: Jackson Vance
MISS DINSMORE (Female Vocal Coach): Jessica Calteux
MALE VOCAL COACH: George Vajagich
SID PHILLIPS: Gillian Czajka

DANCE ENSEMBLE:

Alexa Wilhelm
Elizabeth Karnowski (Dance Captain)
Erin Zbikowski
Heather Klucykowski
Kyleigh O’Donnell
Lia Krystowiak (Kathy is in the dance ensemble)
Serene Tomaszewski
Taylor Bulanek

GENERAL ENSEMBLE:

Angelita Colin
Aryel Sirovina
Brianna Gaidosh
Bryan Marin
Charlotte Stevenson
Eva Menzia
George Vajagich
Gillian Czajka
Jackson Vance
Jessica Calteux
Kaylee Mathis
Kal Knight
Kaylyn Hipsley
Kylie Norman
Lindsey Gulbrandsen
Nathan Kujawa
Oshionna Wright
Sarah Nemeth
Skyler Heinz

Congratulations once again to all, and see you on Wednesday afternoon!