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2012-2013 THEATER SEASON

DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE

By Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Mishia Edwards

As the perfect precursor to Halloween, the Northfield Arts Guild Theater presents the dark and extraordinary drama, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Based on one of English literature's most famous stories, playwright Jeffrey Hatcher honors Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, "A Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," with a remarkable new twist: multiple Hydes portrayed by four members of the cast. Hatcher compellingly invites us to consider if there is a bit of the malicious Mr. Hyde in all of us.

Set in 1880's London, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde focuses on the concepts of identity. This is a world of uncertainty and subjectivity; where incomplete accounts of characters and circumstances are complex and elusive. As Dr. Jekyll's character vacillates between two contradictory selves, the reputable doctor and the brutal criminal, the suspense becomes both intense and touching.

Sponsor: College City Beverage


Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS

Based upon the Paramount Pictures film written for the screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama, & Melvin Frank
Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives and Paul Blake
Original stage production directed by Walter Bobbie

Directed by Rachel Haider and Choreographed by Mary Hahn

Music Direction by Jordan Boucher, Dan Dressen,
and Ina Selvelieva

Based on one of America's most beloved Christmas movies, this merry musical tells the tale of two successful song-and-dance men, two singing sisters, and a deserted Vermont inn. With laughter, crazy plot turns, and many of Irving Berlin's greatest songs, White Christmas is a beautifully wrapped holiday gift. Some of the most memorable songs include: Blue Skies, Happy Holidays, Sisters, I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, Count Your Blessings, and I Love a Piano.

ASL and AD Interpreted Performance: Advance notice required from our patrons. To insure coverage, please inform our office of your attendance at least one week in advance of the described performance. If no requests have been made by that time, the services will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

Sponsor: Labor Arbitration Institute

Irving Berlin's White Christmas is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals




CABIN 12

By John Bishop
Directed by Fred Stanley

In this powerful, moving, and insightful story, a father and son must find a way to communicate in their time of grief. The pain they share is able to slowly transform itself back to love. According to the L.A. Times, "Bishop...writes with an uncommon regard and compassion for human failings."

ASL and AD Interpreted Performance: FEBRUARY 17, 2pm. Advance notice is required from our patrons. To insure coverage, please inform our office of your attendance at least one week in advance of the described performance. If no requests have been made by that time, the services will be cancelled. The deadline to request this service for this performance is February 8 before 5:00 pm. Thank you for your understanding.



YIDDISH COWBOYS

By Larry Greenstein
Directed by Susan Carlson

This world-premier short-play takes place in Poland in 1939. The townspeople of Villeker are excited to have a real Hollywood western filmed in their village. A young boy dreams of stardom.

ASL and AD Interpreted Performance: FEBRUARY 17, 2pm. Advance notice is required from our patrons. To insure coverage, please inform our office of your attendance at least one week in advance of the described performance. If no requests have been made by that time, the services will be cancelled. The deadline to request this service for this performance is February 8 before 5:00 pm. Thank you for your understanding.



I WAS A RAT!

Based on a book by Philip Pullman
Adapted by Barbara Field
Directed by Mickey Morstad

Little Roger was a happy little rat - until the day he was chosen to be one of the coachmen for Cinderella's carriage. Mistakenly left behind when the carriage left the palace, Roger is transformed into a little boy. Now, Roger has a series of misadventures as he looks for his place in this strange human world. What's to become of him?

ASL and AD Interpreted Performance: Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 pm. Advance notice is required from our patrons. To insure coverage, please inform our office of your attendance before Friday, April 19th 5:00 pm. If no requests have been made by that time, the services will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

TWELFTH NIGHT

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Susan Dunhaupt

One of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, Twelfth Night is a charmingly indulgent comedic romp. Join us for a rollicking and romantic night in the park where you'll realize that although love may be a plague, it is also a cure.

ASL and AD Interpreted Performance: Saturday, June 29th at 7:00 pm. Advance notice is required from our patrons. To insure coverage, please inform our office of your attendance before Friday, June 21st at 5:00 pm. If no requests have been made by that time, the services will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

Sponsor: Carleton College
Twelfth Night Cast List:
Role Actor
Viola/Cesario Taylor Hietman
SebastianElin Odegaard
Countless OliviaBirch Carlson
Duke OrsinoRolf Kragseth
MariaJaci Smith
Sir Toby BelchJon Terrill
Sir Andrew AguecheekCharlie Beck
Fool/FesteBryan Reed
FabianKate Southwick
AntonioWendy Placko
MalvolioDick Brown
Sea CaptainJohn Hall
CurioBill Simonet
ValentineDanica Simonet
PriestBrenda Kragseth
Ensemble MembersJohn Hall, Bill Simonet, Danica Simonet, Brenda Kragseth, Deesa Staats



Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN

Book, Music and Lyrics by: MEREDITH WILLSON
Story by: MEREDITH WILLSON and FRANKLIN LACEY
Directed by RACHEL HAIDER

Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill comes to River City, Iowa to make a quick buck. Talking his way into the hearts of he city, he promises to form a boy's band. Little does he know that his own heart is about to be lost. Filled with delightful, memorable songs, this classic musical includes such favorites as Seventy Six Trombones, Goodnight My Someone, and Till There Was You!

ASL and AD Interpreted Performance: Sunday, August 4 at 2:00 pm. Advance notice is required from our patrons. To insure coverage, please inform our office of your attendance before Friday, July 26th at 5:00 pm. If no requests have been made by that time, the services will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.

Co-sponsors: Allina HealthSystem & College City Beverage

The Music Man Cast List:
RoleActor
Conductor/Ensemble Dmitri Beeby
Charlie Colwell Zach Creger
Traveling Salesman/Olin Britt Mark Smetana
Traveling Salesman/Oliver Hix Steve Lawler
Traveling Salesman/Ewart Dunlop Joe Jorgensen
Traveling Salesman/Jacey Squires John Backstrom
Traveling Salesman/Constable Locke Denzel Belin
Professor Harold Hill Mickey Morstad
Mayor George Shinn Don Neuhauser
Marcellus Greg Muth
Marian Paroo Kiersten Howell
Mrs. Paroo Jennifer Pike
Amarllis Britt Maggie Muth
Winthrop Paroo Isaac Leer
Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn Brigitte Tisdale
Tommy Djilas Ryan Prichard
Zaneeta Shinn Alison Haider
Alma Hix Kari Erdman
Ethel Toffelmeir Victoria Erickson
Maud Dunlop Birch Carlson
Sylvia Squires Karen Smetana
Tootsie Britt Esme' Etter
Avis Grubb Catie Gardner
William Grubb-Ensemble; Youth Band Elijah Leer
Eddie Britt-Ensemble; Youth Band Halvor Bratland
Bessie Grubb-Ensemble; Youth Band Mariela Krenzel
Lacey Squires-Ensemble; Youth Band Hannah Johnson
Anna Britt-Ensemble; Youth Band Jessica Labenki
Barney Hix-Ensemble; Youth Band Kit Geissler
Linus Dunlop-Ensemble; Youth Band Eli Temple
Ada Dunlop-Ensemble; Youth Band Erica Jorgensen
Giles Grubb-Ensemble; Youth Band Halvor Bratland



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