Lustful Youth is a fast paced, lots of word play show. Everyone gets to play multiple over the top fun to play characters.
It’s about a guy, Walt, who is contractually obliged to write a soap opera that is statistically perfect to get the biggest audience. As Walt writes, the show is produced (no rewrites!), He has “help” from his imaginary friend/muse Dill, but Dill keeps wanting to make things fun and interesting not statistically planned.
Hilarity ensues as Walt writes himself into his own show. It gets pretty darned zany by the end.
THE CAST Walt ………………………………………………….. Bobby Buffington Dill ……………………………………………………. Sydney Surber Tony ………………………………………………….. Will Knaapen Deb …………………………………………………… Maggie Monte Carl …………………………………………………… Travis Rysewyk April …………………………………………………… Abby Frank
Regarded by many theatre professionals as the finest musical ever created, “Gypsy” is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart, and sophistication.
The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including: “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” “If Momma Was Married,” “You Gotta Get A Gimmick,” and “Together Wherever We Go.”
Gypsy is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC
Director: Ali Carlson Assistant Director: Elizabeth Jolly
CAST Mama Rose ……………………………………………………………………………… Teresa Aportela Sergott Uncle Jocko, Pop, Cigar ………………………………………………………………………………..David Jolly Herbie ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Tyler Otto Baby June …………………………………………………………………………………………………..Elyse Finger Dainty June …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Kelsey Steeno Baby Louise …………………………………………………………………………………………….Addison Hock Louise ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Betsy Finger Driver, Weber, Mr. Goldstone …………………………………………………………………….Allen Steeno Kids Ensemble ……………………………………………………………………………………. Sebastian Surber Kids Ensemble ………………………………………………………………………………………. Jillian Johnson Kids and Adult Ensemble (Pastey, Phil) ……………………………………………….Trent VanDeWalle Tulsa …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Brady Cox Ensemble, Younkers, Agnes …………………………………………………………………….. Sydney Surber Ensemble, Georgie, LA, Gail…………………………………………………………………Faith Marquardt Ensemble, Kansas, Dolores ……………………………………………………………………..Brynna Moody Ensemble, Little Rock, Thelma, Renee …………………………………………….. Jorgie Runnerstrom Ensemble, Austin, Betsy Ann …………………………………………………………………..Allison Carter Ensemble, East St Louis, Marjorie May, Mademoiselle Bougeron-Cochon ………Natalie Perra Electra ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Barb Alloy Miss Cratchitt, Tessie Tura ………………………………………………………………………. Elizabeth Jolly Mazeppa ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Ali Carlson Balloon Girl ……………………………………………………………………………………………..Elaina Finger Chowsie …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Brimley
This romantic comedy musical features a gambler, a crap game manager, a showgirl, and a missionary. Can a wager between friends really turn into love between the manager and the missionary? Find out if opposites really do attract!
Our “After Dark” Production for the 2019 season is Escanaba in da Moonlight. When the Soady clan reunites for the opening day of deer season at the family’s Upper Peninsula camp, thirty-five-year-old Reuben Soady brings with him the infamous reputation of being the oldest Soady in the history of the Soadys never to bag a buck. In a hunting story to beat all hunting stories, ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT spins a hilarious tale of humor, horror, and heart as Reuben goes to any and all lengths to remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book.
Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and “blockhead,” himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine’s Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair. In this revised version, with additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and dialogue by Michael Mayer, the sweet, joyful innocence of the Peanuts gang is maintained, but a fresh insouciance and playfulness is revealed. The new script features two new songs, particularly funny dialogue, and new, catchy orchestrations. Whether you’re keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the Moonlight Sonata, or just do your best to find “Happiness,” You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a crowd-pleasing classic.
Director: Brandon Byng
Assistant Director: Jim Klein
The Cast:
Brown……………………………………………………………………Brandon Byng
Sally Brown…………………………………………………………Liz Zitny
Lucy Van Pelt………………………………………………………Ali Carlson
Linus Van Pelt………………………………………………Christopher La Chance
Schroeder………………………………………………………Michael Brunner
Snoopy………………………………………………………………Cate Kopkey
Woodstock………………………………………………………………Abigail Budz
Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by CHARLES M. SCHULZ. Book, Music and Lyrics by CLARK GESNER. Additional Dialogue by MICHAEL MAYER. Additional Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA. Original Direction for this version of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” by MICHAEL MAYER. Originally Produced in New York by ARTHUR WHITELAW and GENE PERSSON.
This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book & Lyrics By David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture
and the book by William Steig
Shrek The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Musical recording provided by The MT Pit L.L.C.
Production Date: April 15-17 & 22-24, 2016
Location: The Byng Community Theater
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage, and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand…and his name is Shrek.
Original Cast:
Shrek……………………………………………………………………………….Brandon Byng
Fiona……………………………………………………………………………………Ali Carlson
Donkey…………………………………………………………………………………Peter Budz
Lord Farquaad………………………………………………………..Christopher LaChance
Townsperson / Mama Bear / Dragon……………………………………..Elizabeth Zitny
Pinocchio……………………………………………………………………………..Audryn Just
Sugar Plum Fairy / Gingy / Teen Fiona /
Dancing Rat / Blind Mouse……………………………………………………….Leah Wons
Big Bad Wolf / Knight / Prisoner / Pied Piper………………………………Bill Koehne
Little Pig 1 / Duloc Dancer………………………………………………………Betsy Finger
Little Pig 2 / Duloc Dancer / Dancing Rat…………………………….Brooke LeMense
Little Pig 3 / Duloc Dancer……………………………………………………Sydney Surber
White Rabbit / Duloc Dancer………………………………………..Brooklyn Badendick
Fairy Godmother / Young Fiona / Dancing Rat…………………………Eleanor Finger
Queen Lillian / Peter Pan / Duloc Dancer /
Dancing Rat / Blind Mouse…………………………………………………….Abigail Frank
Shrek’s Mother / Wicked Witch…………………………………………Pamela Loberger
Ugly Duckling / Knight…………………………………………………………….Josie Sieber
King Herald / Papa Bear / Thelonius (Knight) /
Walter (Greeter) / Prisoner / Dancing Rat………………………………………Bill Wons
Baby Bear…………………………………………………………………………..Abigail Budz
Townsperson / Mad Hatter / Duloc Dancer / Blind Mouse………..Heather Shelby
Townsperson / Elf / Duloc Dancer……………………………………….Katelynne Dorn
Young Shrek / Grumpy / Knight……………………………………………….Olivia Shelly
Captain of the Guard (Knight)…………………………………………………….Alex Tuell
Shrek’s Father / Knight / Bishop…………………………………………………..Jim Klein
By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classical Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented by arrangement with TAMS WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022
Production Date: December 4-6 & 11-13, 2015
Location: The Byng Community Theater
Director: Brandon Byng
Asst. Director / Choreographer: Debra Jolly
Asst. Choreograhper: Ali Carlson
Stage Manager: Tanya Brehmer
Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination.
Original Cast:
Dorothy……………………………………………………………………………..Abigail Frank
Toto………………………………………………………………………Tegean Keomanyvong
Aunt Em / Glinda………………………………………………………………………..Liz Zitny
Uncle Henry……………………………………………………………….David Woosencraft
Zeke / Cowardly Lion………………………………………………………….Brandon Byng
Hickory / Tinman…………………………………………………………………Jason Schultz
Hunk / Scarecrow…………………………………………………………………….Gail Irwin
Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West……………………………….Bridgette Finger
Prof. Marvel / Guard / The Wizard……………………………………………….Jim Klein
Munchkins……………………………………………………………………..Breanna Duncan
Olivia Shelly
Eleanor Finger
Faith Marquardt
Nicole Woosencraft
Katelynne Dorn
Josie Sieber
Betsy Finger
Brooke LeMense
Sydney Surber
Crows…………………………………………………………………………….Ashley Pelegrin
Kalista Susa
Victoria Athey
Trees……………………………………………………………………..Mackenzie Marquardt
Audryn Just
McKenna Coffey
Poppies……………………………………………………………………………….Olivia Shelly
Nicole Woosencraft
Faith Marquardt
Katelynne Dorn
Betsy Finger
Brooke LeMense
Snowflakes…………………………………………………………………….Breanna Duncan
Eleanor Finger
Josie Sieber
Ozians……………………………………………………………………….David Woosencraft
Mackenzie Marquardt
McKenna Coffey
Victoria Athey
Kalista Susa
Ashley Pelegrin
Audryn Just
McKenna Seidl
Sydney Surber
Breanna Duncan
Eleanor Finger
Olivia Shelly
Winkie General……………………………………………………………David Woosencraft
Winkies………………………………………………………………….Mackenzie Marquardt
McKenna Coffey
Victoria Athey
Kalista Susa
Ashley Pelegrin
Flying Monkey General (Nikko)…………………………………………Breanna Duncan
Flying Monkeys………………………………………………………………….Eleanor Finger
Olivia Shelly
Audryn Just
McKenna Seidl
Sydney Surber
The Jitterbug………………………………………………………………………….Ali Carlson
It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Original Cast:
William Gillette (Sherlock Holmes)…………………………………………Brandon Byng
Martha Gillette………………………………………………………………Maureen Mannion
Felix Geisel (Moriarty)…………………………………………………………….Early Fuller
Madge Geisel (Marion)………………………………………………………….Karen Fuller
Simon Bright (Count Zerlinsky)…………………………………………………Bill Koehne
Aggie Wheeler (Alice)…………………………………………………………Megan Sopata
Daria Chase…………………………………………………………………….Linda Druckrey
Inspector Goring……………………………………………………………..Elizabeth Sopata
NUNSENSE begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters. In dire need of funds for the burials, the sisters decide to raise the money by putting on a variety show. So the sisters take over Mt. Saint Helen’s school auditorium, which is currently set up for the school’s production of “Grease”. Come meet Reverend Mother Mary Regina; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia. Featuring star turns, tap dancing and ballet, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has delighted audiences with more than 5000 productions worldwide and has been translated into 21 languages.
Original Cast:
Sister Mary Regina………………………………………………………………….Brandon Byng
Sister Mary Hubert…………………………………………………………………….Kari Devine
Sister Robert Anne………………………………………………………………….Elizabeth Zitny
Sister Mary Amnesia………………………………………………………………….Karen Fuller
Sister Mary Leo………………………………………………………………………….Ali Carlson
Sister Mary Kate…………………………………………………………………Cortney Meunier
Sister Mary Ashley………………………………………………………………….Haley Meunier
