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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Cast Lists - and "Hairspray!"

It's been a hectic theatre weekend, with loads of shows, auditions and casts announced!

I managed to take in two wonderful shows this weekend - The Fantasticks, which I've already raved about, and this afternoon my mom-in-law Linda and I drove to Charleston to catch Hairspray - and I'm glad we did!

It was a terrific show, loaded with incredible talent, great songs, fantastic performances and an awesome set. It was a great achievement, due in no small part to two of Huntington's finest - Danny Ray was delightful as Wilbur, and Jon Lamp killed as the devilishly handsome Link Larkin.

I couldn't stop smiling through the show - one of the best I've ever seen in Charleston, and that's saying something!

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Two shows were cast over the weekend (one partially):

For White Christmas, being staged by 5th Avenue Theatre, the following roles were cast:

Bob - Josh Janotta
Phil - Greg Kiser
Betty - Jane Modlin
Judy - Melanie Sweeney
General - Scott Black
Martha - Jen Fuller
Rita - Kerri Easter
Rhoda - Stephanie Sands
Ezekiel - Max Wilson
Snoring Man - Zach Davis
Ms. Snoring Man - Sharon Whitehead
Tessie - Betty Craddock

Other parts will be cast after the auditions on Oct. 1.

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The other show that announced its cast is Bat Boy the Musical, being staged by the Curtains Up Players. Here's that cast:

Maggie / Clem - Trish Sacconi
Bud / Dr. / Dr. #2 / Mother - Aaron Pennington
Mrs. Taylor / Dillon - Ethan Terry
Rev. Hightower / Ned - Holly Maynard
Pan - Bronson Bush
Townsperson - Max Wilson
Townsperson - Julie Hoss
Rick Taylor/ Lorraine - Luc Adkins
Ruthie/Roy - Alex O'Donnell
Ron / Daisy / Father - Andrew Surber
Bat Boy (Edgar) - Chris Sunderland
Sheriff - Jim Sacconi
Meredith - Nancy Jackson
Shelley - Kate Jackson
Dr. Parker - Mark Baker

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