Auditions will be April 14^th and 15^th @ 7:00 pm at PL South High School 108^th and Hwy 370  in the titan theatre.

Cast Requirements:

PRINCIPALS

1 Women

1 Men

FEATURED

2 Woman

5 Men

2 Girls

1 Boy

ENSEMBLE

Singing-dancing ensemble consisting of Cowboys, Indians, Young Men and Ladies, Kings and Queens of Europe, Socialites, Debutantes

CHARACTERS

Frank Butler

Buffalo Bill Cody

Dolly Tate

Tommy Keeler

Winnie Tate

Charlie Davenport

Foster Wilson

Mac - the Prop Man

Chief Sitting Bull

Annie Oakley

Jessie - Annie’s Little Sister

Nellie - Annie’s Other Little Sister

Little Jake - Annie’s Little Brother

Running Deer

Eagle Feather

MARIAN THE LIBRARIAN DANCERS:
Lauren Petersen, Rebecca Conrad, Leah Clause, Kayla Mitchell, Siri Ann Dontle, Ashley Kirchner, Jessica Swanger, Emily Gregor, Emily Tencer, Shiloh Jones, Sam Reimer, Ben Thornburg, Ben Reimer, Ben Wenzl, Grant Alsup, Zach Little, Bruce Bockman, Sam Plumb, Bob Kropp, Kevin Olsen.

76 TROMBONES: Full Company

Schedule for first 3 dance rehearsals
Sat. May 14 (1-5 p.m.) 1-2:45 Shipoopi
2:45-3 Break
3:00-5 Marian the Librarian
NOTE: Could you all please bring some sort of hardcover book to use as your prop for Marian every time until we have our actual props for the show…..THANK YOU!!!
DO NOT NEED THE FOLLOWING ON Sat. May 14th ( please come SUNDAY) Shiloh Jones, Sam Reimer, Celeste Pille, Lizzy Fleissner, Matthew Parker

Sun. May 15th (6-8:00 p.m.) review and continue Shipoopi/ Marian
Sat. May 21st (1-5:00 p.m.) Full company
1:00-2:45 76 Trombones
3:00-5:00 Review and finish Shipoopi/ Marian

Traveling Salesmen/Newspaper Readers
Grant Alsup
Tom Garvey
Harvey Hudsen
Ben Reimer
Bob Kropp
Matthew Dewel
Adam Hoogston
Andrew Williams (Cowell)
Kevin Olsen
Zach Little
Ben Wenzel
Bruce Bockman
Sam Plumb
John Keenon

Charlie Cowell - Andrew Williams
Conductor - Zach Little
Harold Hill - Sam Reimer
Mayor Shinn - Chuck Wilcox

The Quartet
Ewart Dunlop - Kyle Avery
Oliver Hix - Mark Thornburg
Jacey Squires - Tyler Buglewicz
Olin Britt - James Gwaltney

Marcellus Washburn - Patrick Wolfe
Tommy Djilas - Ben Thornburg
Marian Paroo - Shiloh Jones
Mrs Paroo - Dee Dee Gwaltney
Amaryllis - Lizzy Fleissner
Winthrop Paroo - Matthew Parker
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn - Rebecca Noble
Zaneeta Shinn - Lauren Petersen
Gracie Shinn - Hannah Green
Alma Hix - Sue Smolik
Maud Dunlop - Cheyenne Nelson
Ethel Toffelmier - Celeste Pille
Mrs Squires - Sylvia Griffith
Mrs Britt - Sarah Warner
Constable Locke - Chris Bakke

Pick-a-Little Ladies

Celeste Pille
Cheyenne Nelson
Morgan Harris
Sarah Warner
Sue Smolik
Karen Sumptur
Sylvia Griffith
Kristine Wolfe
Debbie Cline
Maria WIlson

River City Kid

Summer Stanton
Jasye Morrison
Paige Wolfe
Emily Tencer
Abby Kutscher
Paloma Power
Kelly Gregory
Caitlyn Crowe
Zach Green
Jared Ott
Max Hauze
Sean Ryan

River City Townspeople

Debbie Cline
Becky Noble
Kristine Wolfe
Sarah Wamer
Sylvia Griffith
Celeste Pille
Karen Sunptur
Siri Ann Drintle
Maria Wilson
Cheyenne Nelsen
Laura Brandt
Holly Sitzman
Kayla Mitchell
Sue Smolik
Emily Gregor
Jessica Swanger
Leah Clause
Morgan Harris
Laura Brown
Rebecca Conrad
Ashley Krircher
Janet Crowe
Natalie McGovern
Grant Alsup
Tom Garvey
Harvey Hudsen
Ben Reimer
Bob Kropp
Matthew Dewel
Adam Hogston
Kevin Olsen
Zach Little
Ben Wenzel
Bruce Bockman
Sam Plumb
Chris Bakke
Chris Elston
John Keenon

We are very excited about the cast If for some reason you do not wish to accept your role, please email Jeff Nienhueser at jnienhueser@paplv org or mpeters@paplv org as soon as possible
All cast meeting and read through will be April 26 at 7:00 pm at Papillion-La Vista South High School Titan Theatre

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Quickly becoming synonymous with both ‘summer’ and ‘theatre,’ the Papillion - La Vista Community Theatre is set to launch the rousing Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “South Pacific” at the pastoral Sumtur Amphitheatre. And like she did last season as Ado Annie in the company’s crowd-pleasing production of “Oklahoma,” the vivacious Hill Carlson is set to shine once again, this time as the “Cockeyed Optimist” who’ll “Wash that man right outa my hair” in the World War II tale of love and longing set on a remote navy beachhead in the shadows of the mysterious “Bali Ha’i.”

The company is only in its third season, but has already established a stable of players that have propelled the theater’s sudden éclat. Chris Thackery, who knocked ‘em dead as Jud in last year’s “Oklahoma,” leaves the sinister sneer behind to take on the silly role of Luther Billis. Mark Thornburg, who along with Thackery has been nominated for a supporting actor award for his work on the PLCT stage, plays Emile, the regal plantation owner who steals the heart of the naive girl from Arkansas. And Rebecca Noble takes a break from the cabaret circuit to play the fast-talking huckster, Bloody Mary, whose stash of grass skirts and shrunken heads makes easy marks of the sea dogs.

The cast is certainly of some note, but one of the biggest stars of any PLCT work is the venue itself. A true palace of the plains, the Sumtur’s grounds are equal parts majestic and idyllic in their big sky beauty.

“There’s nothing like an open air performance,” Hill Carlson said, “especially when it comes to a show like ‘South Pacific’ where you can really feel - instead of just imagine - the warm breezes” that waft through this palm-dotted delight.

Jeff Nienhueser, the company’s founder and artistic director who is also directing this year’s offering, agreed. “Our actors and audiences tell us that it’s just a wonderful feeling to experience that under-the-stars stage,” he said of the house that has played to audiences of as many as 900 during runs that have eclipsed the 3,000 mark in each of the first two seasons. “The Sumtur is a truly unique space among Omaha theatre venues.

And ‘South Pacific’ is timeless,” he continued. “Here we are, involved in two wars…tough economic times…a historic presidency…themes that we all can relate to that are still so very relevant to today.”

The company has also played a key role in expanding the accessibility of theatre opportunities to the far reaches of the metro. Attracting a number of younger actors who may have not yet crossed the Rubicon of 72nd Street, you’re sure to agree that there’s fresh-faced talent simmering out there in the suburbs.

“South Pacific”
July 9 through 18
Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m.
Tickets $9.99 reserved, $5 general admission
But online at www.plvcommtheatre.org
Papillion - La Vista Community Theatre
11691 S 108th Street
Just south of Papillion La Vista South High School

- City Weekly

All cast members except lead characters will swing to other smaller parts such as Islanders,Nuns,Party Goers, Bloody Mary’s Assistant etc.

Stage Manager…………………………………………………………………..Hannah Smith
Assistant Stage Manager………………………………………………….Sarah Maxwell
Run Crew Chief……………….….…………………………………………..Kaitlyn Yenko
Light Technician……………………………………………………….……..Doug Huggins
House Manager………………………………..……Cindy Pille, Kaylene Nienhueser
Costumer……………………………………………………………………….…..Molly Grasso
Props Crew Chief…………………………………………………………Brandie Abramas