A Very Hairy Christmas

Mr. Kringle (Santa’s Brother): Jesse Ahrensten

Mrs. Kringle (Santa’s Sister-in-Law): Chloe Mossman

Clyde (Santa’s nephew):  Parker Gammill

Santa: Damon Payton

Mrs: Claus: Kalie Burke

Sammy Claus: (Santa’s son): Brody Gammill

Sindy Claus: Hannah McGowan

Sandy Claus (Santa’s daughter): Addyson Ingham

Penny (Human Resource Director): Brynn Johnson

Olaf (Reindeer Wrangler):  Carson Page

Taffy (Candy maker): Jacob Chase

Tonka (Toy Maker): Emily Overturf

Garland (Decorator): Samantha McClure

Atlas (Fitness Coach): Raymond Goad

Gertie (Knitter): Marjorie Davis

Sparkle (hairstylist): Alyssa Fuehrer

Dotty (hairstylist): Ellery Johnson

Sparky (Welder): Jacob Dudley

Buckly (elf who befriend’s Clyde): Jenna Pattee

Nyland (scientist): Ian Sallee

Eve (Santa’s assistant): Elsa Page

Kandy (elf in love with Clyde) Candence Redlinger

Joy (elf in love with Clyde) Lydia Albertsen

Bubbles(elf in love with Clyde) Isabell White

Twinkles (elf in love with Clyde) Josie Coots

Misha: (Sled-X employee) Mya Latan-Islas

Twelve Angry Elves:

Santa: Bryce Walker

Mrs. Santa: Brylee Bruce

Sprinkles (baker elf): Emma McClure

Sasha (elf who believes): Blake Soquet

Beau (decorator elf): Sadie Burke

Tinsel (decorator elf): Cassie Davis

Wordsworth: (Santa’s publicist): Logan Nissen

Carol (singing elf): Matti Thomsen

Peppermint (candy making elf): Emma Arnold

Ashley (Tree trimmer elf): Addy Chvala

Rex (Reindeer Herder): Hudson Sallee

Herbie (Dentist elf): Sage Holmes

Lacey (Doll Dresser elf): Gracie Whelan

Rosy (Teddy Bear Tester elf): Angela Ahrenstein

Clarence Arrow (lawyer): Brant Dickinson

Atticus Lark (lawyer): Blaze Soquet

Misty (weather reporter elf): Carleigh Wilson

Dani Daniels (cooking show celebrity) : Katherine Seitz

Tassie (head baker elf): Zoey Bresson

Jolly (security chief): Jazmyn Dods

Holly (assistant security) Mieke Ternus

Figgy (Judge’s Assistant): Gunnar Schminke

Snap (camera man): Alex Funk

Ebenezer (judge):  Aiden Andersen

Benny (website owner) Will McKenna

Holiday Double Feature: “A Very Hairy Christmas” and “Twelve Angry Elves”

Dates: December 4, 5, 6, 2015
Location: Tilford Auditorium, Vinton
Director: Halane Cummings

ACT I is pleased to announce auditions for our Children’s Christmas Double Feature! This year we will be presenting 2 original Christmas Plays, “A Very Hairy Christmas” and the “12 Angry Elves” written by our very own Halane Cummings.

Children ages 5 to 12 are encouraged to audition for the Christmas Plays at the ACT I Centre, located at 906 D Avenue, Vinton.

And please note that auditioners should enter the building by the E Avenue door, not the D Avenue door. This is the traditional “back entrance,” by the small parking lot.

There are a total of 50 children’s parts.

Auditions dates and times are:

Sunday, October 18…. 2:00- 5:00 pm

Monday, October 19… 6:00-9:00 pm

All ACT I supporters,

ACT I is off to a good start with our annual GEM Campaign.  Please check out our GEM Benefits page and if you would like to help ACT I please mail your tax deductible donation to ACT I of Benton County PO Box 222, Vinton, IA 52349

Thanks in Advance for your support.

ACT I GEM committee

Oliver! Cast Call
Thank you to everyone who auditioned, I hope I didn’t accidentally leave anyone’s name off as we are casting everyone who came. A company memo will go out to the cast either today or tomorrow. We are currently working on scheduling rehearsals, which will begin next week.

Oliver Twist Tucker Mensen
Mr. Bumble Chris Overturf
Widow Corney Holly Overturf
Noah Claypole Charley Cooling
Mr. Sowerberry Alex Vasquez
Mrs. Sowerberry Bonnie Beyer
Charlotte Sowerberry Sarah Schminke
The Artful Dodger Casey Funk
Fagin Larry Adams-Bowers
Nancy Michala Martin
Charlie Bates Will Dudley
Bet (part doubled) Alyssa Hendrix / Grace Horst
Bill Sykes Mitch Mensen
Mr. Brownlow Rich Hainstock
Mrs. Bedwin Sherry Stout
Dr. Grimwig Alex Vasquez
Chairwoman Jennifer Goad

Workhouse Boys
Angela Ahrenstein
Emma Arnold
Parker Arnold
Alex Funk
Raymond Goad
Alli Kemp
Kailey Lazenby
Emily Levis
Levi Mensen
Raeganne Neilson
Maci Overturf
Caleb Rivera
Joshuah Rivera
Isabell White
Sophia Vasquez
Andrew Wirth

Fagin’s Gang
Charlie Anderson
Joey Anderson
Parker Arnold
Alex Funk
Raymond Goad
Austin Kemp
Levi Mensen
Eli Powers
Caleb Rivera
Joshuah Rivera
Andrew Wirth

Large Chorus
Angela Ahrenstein
Emma Arnold
Bonnie Beyer
Charley Cooling
Molly Cummings
Jennifer Goad
Alisssa Hendryx
Grace Horst
Alli Kemp
Kailey Lazenby
Emily Levis
Kendra Mensen
Raeganne Neilson
Emily Overturf
Macey Overturf
Sarah Schminke
Sherry Stout
Sharla Wall
Sydney Walvatne
Isabell White
Alex Vasquez
Sophia Vasquez

ACT I is pleased to announce the 2015-2016 ACT I Board of Directors & Officers:

President
Doug Martens

Vice President
Pam Primmer

Treasurer
Casey Cooling

Secretary
Steve Arnold

Board Members
Nancy Beckman
Halane Cummings
Allison Watkins
Crystal Coder
Ray Bookmeier
Marcy Horst
Joan Cooling-Noeller
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Auditions for Oliver! will be held Sunday, June 28 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm and Monday, June 29 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at the ACT I Studio, located at 906 D Avenue, Vinton. Call-backs will be held as needed on Tuesday, June 30.

And please note that auditioners should enter the building by the E Avenue door, not the D Avenue door. This is the traditional “back entrance,” by the small parking lot.