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Black Dirt Theater presents
Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man”
The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are in jeopardy as his relationships with the townsfolk begin to grow.
The production is suitable for the WHOLE FAMILY!
PERFORMANCE DATES:
July 28, 29 & August 2, 3, 4 at 7:00 p.m. / August 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Performances held at: HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL
200 General Sieben Dr, Hastings, MN 55033
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PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Aimee Lane
Music Director: Ryan McCoy
Stage Manager: Matt Mobley
Assistant Stage Manager: Ellie Fraser
Choreographers: Bridget Cushman & Noah Coon
Costumer: Lori Ebert
Props Master: Vicky Erickson
Set Design & Technical Director: Steven Read
Lighting & Sound Designer: Mark Kieffer
Production Manager: Ryan McCoy
Graphic Designer: Thomas Bonneville
Creative Consultant: Molly McElroy
Black Dirt Theater is an Inclusive Organization: All gender identities and expressions, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and physical abilities are encouraged to audition. BDT is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the casting and encourages actors of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to audition. Please indicate if audition or performance accommodations are needed.
INTRODUCING THE CAST of Black Dirt Theater’s 2023 Production of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man”
James Lane: Harold Hill
Michelle Braun: Marian Paroo
Stacy Sarette: Mrs. Paroo
Tate Ashcraft: Winthrop Paroo
PJ Le Buhn: Amaryllis
M. Scott Taulman: Mayor Shinn
Helen Martin: Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
Shannon Chrisman: Zaneeta Shinn
Piper Radford: Grace Shinn
Caden Cretzmeyer: Junior Shinn
Will Martin: Tommy Djilas
Henry Martin: Charlie Cowell
Sam Verdick: Marcellus Washburn
Caitlin Weber: Ethel Tothelmeier
Kari McCord: Alma Hix
Bob Lawrence: Oliver Hix
Sandy Martin: Maud Dunlop
Tony Norgaard: Ewart Dunlop
Alex Hill: Mrs. Squires
Mark Parrent: Jacey Squires
Daniel Hildebrand: Olin Britt
Christi Johnson: Pick-a-Little Lady
DeDee Varner: Pick-a-Little Lady
Mary McAlpin: Pick-a-Little Lady
Meghan Knapp: Pick-a-Little Lady
Suellen Weber: Pick-a-Little Lady
Niki Johnson: Pick-a-Little Lady & Farmer’s Wife
Jerry Chrisman: Salesman 1, Constable Locke, & River City Chorus
Don Lawrence: Salesman 2 & River City Chorus
Michael Kelly: Salesman 3 & River City Chorus
Ben Schultz: Salesman 4 & River City Chorus
Jeremy Sundheim: Salesman 5 & River City Chorus
Wyatt Hannan: Newspaper Reader 1 & Dancer/Tommy’s Gang
Gary McAlpin: Newspaper Reader 2 & River City Chorus
Zach Filkins: Newspaper Reader 3, Shipoopi Dancer, & River City Chorus
Alex Bohacek: Dancer/Tommy’s Gang
Jake Taulman: Dancer/Tommy’s Gang
John Neithercott: Dancer/Tommy’s Gang
Jenna Norgaard: Dancer/Teen
Maddie Sundheim: Dancer/Teen
Megan Vortherms: Dancer/Teen
Olivia Carter: Dancer/Teen
Sarah Gottwalt: Dancer/Teen
Thomas Frias: Farmer, Shipoopi Dancer, & River City Chorus
Allison Christner: River City Chorus
Darlene Olson: River City Chorus
Jennifer Kuyava: River City Chorus
Mike Radspinner: River City Chorus
Nellie Martin: River City Chorus
Sarina Radspinner: River City Chorus
River City Kids: Alaina Newton, Atticus Lane, Choice Ashcraft, Clara Hochmuth, Jackson Poncin, Kit Waits, Lydi Johnson, Micah Langley, Olivia Jones, Victoria Jones, Jude Letendre, Everett Read, Ruby Reichstadt, Sydney Iverson
JOIN THE TEAM!
Black Dirt Theater seeking Production Team
Members for summer ‘23 production of “The Music Man”
CURRENTLY STAFFING FOR:
Carpenter & Sound Board Operator
Production Dates:
Auditions are May 6, 8, and 12.
Callbacks are May 13.
Rehearsals begin June 12 and are held
weeknights from 6-9:30pm.
Tech week is July 24-27.
Performances are July 28, 29 @ 7pm
August 2, 3, and 4 @ 7pm
August 5 @ 2pm.
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will take
place at Hastings High School, Hastings, MN.
200 General Sieben Dr, Hastings, MN 55033
Interested candidates should email their resume/portfolio or send any questions to blackdirttheater@gmail.com, Attn: Ryan, as soon as possible. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis until all openings are filled. Stipends range based on experience and position.
Black Dirt Theater is an Inclusive Organization! All gender identities and expressions, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and physical abilities are encouraged to apply. BDT is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in hiring & casting and encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply. When stipends are available, positions are paid as 1099 Independent Contractors. You can learn more about Black Dirt Theater at www.blackdirttheater.com.