"Hansel and Gretel" at Wheaton Drama

Description

Wheaton Drama, Inc. (WDI) is presenting a special summer children's show, Hansel and Gretel.

With an original script by Berni Raymond, Wheaton Drama’s version of Hansel and Gretel is a lively, humorous rendition of the ancient tale, with enough fun and excitement to appeal to audiences of all ages. It follows the original story line with all the characters children expect to see, plus enough new ones to add to the intrigue of this captivating show. The music, dancing, and lively characters make this a show not to be missed.

The cast is: Melanie Ambrosio (Raggedy Ann); Natalie Anderson (Gingerbread Person); Tyler Berger (Gretel); Doug Buethe (Father); Susan Carr (Mother); Cameron Clark (Gingerbread Person); Leah Crandell Gingerbread Person); Alec Degnan (Sprite); Ashley Graham (Gingerbread Person); Evan Heise (Bear); Kailey Henderson (Angel); Summer Johanneson (Brontosaura); Nicole Johnson (Gingerbread Person); Alissa Kanturek (Saccharine); Brendan Noland (Hansel); Kitty Noland (Bird); Celia O'Brien (Sandwich); Fletcher Ogren (Bird); Claudia Ornacki (Gingerbread Person); Kayla Ornacki (Bird); Dylan Palmore (Bird); Debbie Roberts (Hitzabelle); Kate Roberts (Gargoyla);Rebecca Roy (Medusa); Brock Royle (Gingerbread Person); Gwen Royle (Gingerbread Person); George Zima (Sandman).

Jim Liesz is directing, assisted by Berni Raymond. Georgia Hamilton is musical director and Barb Giblin is the choreographer. Mary Engle is the production manager. Stage management is by Amy Johnson and Jen Neidl.

Performances of Hansel and Gretel will be at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale Street in downtown Wheaton. Shows are Friday, July 6 at 7pm, Saturday, July 7 at 3pm, Sunday, July 8 at 3pm, Friday, July 13 at 7pm, Saturday, July 14 at 3pm, and Sunday, July 15 at 3pm. Tickets are $10 each or 4 tickets for $35. Visit http://www.wheatondrama.org for details.

Wheaton Drama’s 2012-2013 season is set to include The Heiress, The Sound of Music, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, Full Circle, and Into the Woods. Special additional productions include Broadway Ballot, a Broadway musical revue in August, and the radio show version of It’s A Wonderful Life, playing in December.

At play since 1931, Wheaton Drama’s productions are staged at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale Street in downtown Wheaton.