By JESSICA LUTGENS
Editorial Assistant
NRHEG Schools are proud to present the upcoming presentation of “Bye Bye Birdie.”
The production will take place on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 20 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the high school gymnasium in New Richland.
The play’s directors include Mrs. Fredrickson and Mrs. Inoyue; musical direction will be led by Mr. Siewert. The cast consists of 30 members.
Several departments in the high school have contributed to what is sure to be a successful debut, including art with the set, woods with building and electric, and computer skills.
“It’s been a blast,” said Inoyue. “The cast is fun to work with and they’ve got a lot of energy.”Months of preparation have gone into this production, beginning in January, and with the combined effort of the directors, cast, and crew, it’s sure to be a success.
“It will be a fun time full of music and dancing that will bring you back to the ‘60s,” Inoyue said.
The cast:
• Albert Peterson — Kellen Ferber & Hans Frank
• Rose Avarez — Kendra Grothem
• Conrad Birdie — Bradley Claycomb
• Mr. Harry MacAfee — Will Rudau
• Mrs. Doris MacAfee — Madison Schwierjohann
• Kim MacAfee — Hannah Light
• Rachel MacAfee — Emily Crabtree
• Mrs. Mae Peterson — Elizabeth Eder
• Hugo Peabody — Ben Lewer
• Ursula Merkle — Kalana Shurson
• Deborah Sue — Abby Christopherson
• Margie — Hailie Clausen
• Alice — Brina Bergland
• Harvey Johnson — Will Rudau
• Helen — Jessica Katzung
• Nancy — Emmy Hobbs
• Penelope — Maddy Reed
• Amy — Nicole Edon
• One Girl — Brenna Hagen
• Mrs. Mae Peterson — Liz Eder
• Gloria Rasputin — Dana Jensen
• Bartender — Jadyn Neslon-Spies
• Mayor — Nicole Kaupa
• Mayor’s Wife — Brooke Olson
• Mrs. Merkle — Crystal Olson
• Mr. Johnson — Kellen Ferber & Hans Frank
• First Reporter — Presley Johnson
• Second Reporter — Haley Deml
• Sad Girl — Kayanna Wibben
• Police Officer — Doug Rudau
• Lee — Lizzy Hagen
• Phyllis — Whittney McCamish