‘Grease’ comes alive on CIHS stage Nov. 17
Story and photos by Rachel Kytonen
Directors Frank Wells and Bruce Danielson are teaming up for another musical this fall at Cambridge-Isanti High School with a presentation of “Grease,” the 50’s musical.
Performance dates are Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at Cambridge-Isanti High School.
Tickets are being sold from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on schools days at the ticket booth or by calling 763-689-6466. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors (with $1 from each ticket going to support the Richard G. Hardy Performing Arts Center).
“Grease,” the 50’s musical, will come alive at Cambridge-Isanti High School, with opening night Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Richard G. Hardy Performing Arts Center. Above, the T-Birds perform “Grease Lighting.” The T-Birds (in the leather jackets) are cast by Jake Fixell (Kenickie, on the car), (middle) Jon Wells (Danny), Adam Peterson (Doody) and (in front) Jordan Zurn (Roger), Adam Heinen (Eddy) and Noah Bensen (Sonny). Photos by Rachel Kytonen
Megan Hovinen (Sandy) and Jon Wells (Danny) light up the stage during the musical “Grease.”
The cast and crew of “Grease” have been working hard during rehearsals. “Grease” opens at CIHS on Nov. 17. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to order them soon. Tickets can be purchased during school hours at the CIHS ticket booth or by calling 763-689-6466.
The Pink Ladies Cora Nelson (Frenchy) Megan Hovinen (Sandy), Hannah Palmer (Jan) and Jessie Peters (Rizzo) tell Sandy she should let Frenchy pierce her ears during this scene.
Adam Peterson (T-Bird Doody) sings a lead solo during a rehearsal for the musical “Grease” to be performed at Cambridge-Isanti High School Nov. 17-20. Behind him are fellow T-Birds Jake Fixell (Kenickie), Jordan Zurn (Roger), Jon Wells (Danny), Adam Heinen (Eddy) and Noah Bensen (Sonny).
"Grease"
The T-Birds
“Grease” Lead Characters
Females
Sandy: Megan Hovinen
Rizzo: Jessie Peters
Frenchy: Madelyn Gunderson
Jan: Hannah Palmer
Marty: Cora Nelson
Ms Lynch: Mikaela Kase
Patty: Elizabeth Poppen
Blanche: Katie Skalicky
Cha-Cha: Elizabeth Nault-Maurer
Cheerleaders: Nicole Bergman, Emma Dimassis, Cassie Terrizzi
Males
Danny: Jon Wells
Kenickie: Jake Fixell
Doody/Teen Angel: Adam Peterson
Roger: Jordan Zurn
Sonny: Noah Bensen
Eddy: Adam Heinen
Vince Fontaine: Mitchell Tillges
Johnny Casino: Donny Neisen
Sykes: Thomas Hamilton
Cameraman: Jerome Hunt
Teacher: Tristen Sima
“Grease” Cast & Crew
Directors
Bruce Danielson – Drama/Set; Frank Wells – Chorus/Pit Orchestra; Jen Danielson – Choreographer; Andrea Sandeen – Costumer; David Lumley – Pit Preparation; Kaila Farnsworth – Student Director
Pit Orchestra
Frank Wells; Megan Hallstrom (Rehearsal Pianist); Eric Anderson; Trevor Galligan; Ingrid Grandgenett; Jenna Hooper; David Lumley; Meghan Skiba; Clinton Treichel
Backstage Crew
Jess Christianson; Sam Faber; Brady Anderson; Christian DeMars; Russell LaBoe; Mary Zieglmeier
Costume Crew
Andrea Sandeen; Karina Sandeen; Kalli Beaulieu; Mariesha Voss; Amanda Paris
Lighting Crew
Andrew Pflipsen; Alex Heinen; Bryant Nelson; Sam Walz; Luke Williams
Prop Crew
Kristin Williams; Blair Thompson
Set Construction
Adam Peterson; Andrew Pflipsen; Cast Members
Special Effects
Andrew Pflipsen; Alex Heinen
Sound Crew
Adelle Nelson; Ben Williams; Ellie Osborne
Ticket Crew
Hanna Palmer; Cora Nelson; Jordan Zurn; Cast Members
Female Chorus
Katrina Barnes; Isabelle Barrett; Bailey Houle; Kelsey Lynn; Deena Oberlander; Hannah Seline-Wagner; Jenny Skalicky; Maddi Strom; Jennifer Szczech; Kurara Takahash; Sarah Titus; Arienne Woodiwiss; Victoria Ysker; Jami Zacharias; Jenna Zelinsky
Male Chorus
Jonah Benson; Jerome Hunt; Tristen Sima; Brandon Vernig; Josh Walz
