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Mamma Mia!
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! guaranteed fun!
Performances:
April 24 at 3 PM (Preview Show - Tickets $5)
April 25 & 26 at 7 PM
April 27 at 1 PM
May 2 & 3 at 7 PM
May 4 at 1 PM
Artistic Team
Laura Schmit - Director
Brian Ohnsorg - Musical Director
Tyler Eliason - Musical Director
Gaby Schmit - Choreographer
Elliott Douma - Band Director
Laurie Clements - Costumer
Mark Borchardt - Set Design and Construction
Josh Fremder - Lights/Sound
Jenna Clements - Tech Director
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Adult tickets are now
$15 at the door! (only $10 online)
For JTC students:
Announcing the Mamma Mia! Company List
Donna - Tina Bagheri
Sophie - Lily Heisel
Sky - Max Langeberg
Rosie - Ava Lawler
Tanya - Amelia Busse
Sam - Sam DeToffol
Harry - Aaron Willey
Bill - Jonathan Gronvall
Lisa - Hazel Collins
Ali - Miah Bican
Pepper - Christopher Hoffhines
Eddie - Knox Mitchell
Father Alexandros - Elliott Clark
Ensemble - Elsa Ackerman, Jayden Benjamin, Miah Bican, Haley Butzer, Elliott Clark, Hazel Collins, Mabel Collins, Elizabeth Couling, Jonas Dammen, Abby Dickhut, Dena Diggins, Molly Eiden, Liam Fergus, Leo Fuchs, Ella Garrison, Katherine Hays, Olivia Heisel, Christopher Hoffhines, Maisy Hoffman, Greta Hogrefe, Mamie Holm, Sophia Ishaug, Bianca Ivanov, Emma Kashmark, William Keegan, Liam Keeler, Natalia Kukla, Jillian Kunkel, Allie Lawler, Tabitha Lebak, Emma Luoma, Cecilia Mendoza, Briana Miller, Knox Mitchell, Jaired Munar, Norah Oakes, Lizzy Ocel, Sophia Ohnsorg, Nick Padden, Sophie Pfeilsticker, Alina Pham, Mya Plaster, Marleigh Plekkenpol, Mckenna Reding Kolsrud, Brooke Schefers, Esmae Sleck, Ella Spott, Noelle Stockton, Holleigh Stockton, Stella Straka, Lilly Sueverkreupp, Kerris Vaupel, Ariana Wilkens, Darcy Wolf
Dance Captains - Olivia Heisel, Holleigh Stockton, Jaired Munar
***Specific ensemble acting, dance, & vocal roles will be shared at rehearsals***
Tech -
Stage Manager - Abby Bowman
Assistant Stage Managers/Deck Managers -
Leo Catalano, Olivia Beaulieu
Running Crew - Colette Anderson, Shania Batchelder, Delilah Dudziak, Gabi Feind, Addie Haugstad,
Sofia Hydukovich
Props - Gabi Feind, Sofia Hydukovich
Lights - Justin Kramer (spot) Owen Russell (spot) Al Sevcik (board)
Costumes - Alyssa Jacobsen, Juliet Klapak, Alexa Torres Lopez,
Sound - Addison Krieg, Claire Kraynick
Band - Jaden Briscoe, Stevie Carlson, Finn Dolmar, Liam Langeberg
Congratulations!!

Announcing JTC's Student -Directed
One Act Plays
Performances
May 16th and 17th at 7PM
Oak Grove Middle School Theatre
Tickets available at the door -
$5 for ALL
The Importance of Being Ernest
Written by Oscar Wilde, Adapted by Jason Pizzarello
Directed by Sam DeToffol
CAST
JACK WORTHING: Justin Kramer
ALGERNON MONCRIEFF: Jonas Dammen
MERRY: Leo Catalano
LADY BRACKNELL: Amelia Busse
GWENDOLYN FAIRFAX: Holleigh Stockton
CECILY CARDEW: Emma Kashmark
MISS PRISM: Ava Lawler
Two bachelors, Jack and Algernon, create fictitious identities, "Ernest," to escape their mundane lives and woo the women they desire. The play follows their attempts to maintain their double lives and the comedic consequences that arise when their identities are exposed.
Run time: Approximately 35 minutes
TECH FOR BOTH SHOWS
Claire Kraynick
Owen Russell
Juliet Klapak
Every Novel You Read in High School (in 25 Minutes or Less)
Written Ian McWethy
Directed by Hazel Collins and Greta Hogreffe
In order to make up for the worst test scores in the state at his high school, Principal Burke invites an enthusiastic theater troupe to attempt to present all the novels you should have read in high school. With only 25 minutes of your attention, it’s going to be a little inaccurate, somewhat crazy, and a lot of fun!
Run time: Approximately 25 minutes
CAST
PRINCIPAL BURKE: Elsa Ackerman
VANESS: Tina Bagheri
POMONA: Celia Ketchum
HUBIE: Knox Mitchell
PIGGIE: Maisy Hoffman
RALPH: Olivia Heisel
JACK: Aspen Garrison
BRITISH OFFICER: Aedan Bala
HESTER: Lily Heisel
DOCTOR/RODGER: Nick Padden
ARTHUR: Kerris Vaupel
TOWNIE 1: Mabel Collins
TOWNIE 2: Jupiter Zebott
TOWNIE 3: Stella Straka
BAKER: Sophie Pfeilsticker
BAKER’s WIFE: Marleigh Plekkenpol
REPLACEMENT ARTHUR: Olivia Heisel
SCOUT: Quinn Couling
ATTICUS: Jon Gronvall
JADE MOCKINGBIRD: Lizzy Ocel
BOO RADLEY: Haley Butzer
NICK: Nick Padden
GATSBY: Christopher Hoffines
DAISY: Lily Heisel
TOM: Aedan Bala
NEWSPAPER BOY: Jillian Kunkel
GEORGE: Kerris Vaupel
ROMEO: Christopher Hoffines
JULIET: Noelle Stockton
GERTRUDE: Mabel Collins
HAMLET: Sophie Pfeilsticker
LAERTES: Jillian Kunkel
CASSIUS: Abby Bowman
BRUTUS: Abby Dickhut
JULIUS CAESAR: Aspen Garrison
MARC ANTONY: Noelle Stockton
LENNIE: Lizzy Ocel
GEORGE: Marleigh Plekkenpol
WOMAN IN RED: Quinn Couling
TOM: Stella Straka
SHERIFF: Maisy Hoffman
PERSON: Jupiter Zebott
GUY: Abby Bowman
WINSTON: Haley Butzer
O’BRIEN: Abigail Dickhut

Inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
Artistic Team
Laura Schmit (director)
Niccole Goulet Jordan (musical director)
Tyler Eliason (musical director)
Natalie Thomas (choreographer)
Laurie Clements (costumer)
Performances:
July 24 & 25 at 7pm
July 26 at 1pm
July 27 at 3pm
Registration now open for the 2025 Bloomington Summer Community Musical
Enjoy the fun of singing, dancing, and performing in
ANASTASIA!
Open to students entering 7th grade through graduating seniors
ALL levels of experience welcome!
Registration Check List - Due by May 10
Actors and Tech Crew
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Fill out and submit registration form.
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Pay show fee (or request scholarship).
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Complete BPS Community Education Waiver
ALL THREE MUST BE COMPLETE TO BE FULLY REGISTERED
Actors ONLY
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Email a video singing 2 stanzas of an uptempo song from a musical to lschmit@isd271.org
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Callbacks will be on Tuesday, May 27, at 3 PM at Kennedy High School in the choir room.
All who register participate. This is a no-cut production.
Performances are July 24-27 at Kennedy High School.
Tuition
$200 for performers or $145 for tech crew.
Scholarships available! We do not want the cost of the show to prevent ANYONE who is otherwise eligible from participating
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be Monday-Friday, starting June 9 through July 23, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the Kennedy High School Auditorium. (No rehearsal July 3 & 4). Tech crew will come to the first rehearsal (June 9) at which time a complete tech schedule will be determined.
Introducing our 2024-25 Season!
