Cast for The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 and Arsenic and Old Lace

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Casting shows is always a difficult heartache, and this play was no exception.  Let me reiterate, casting this show was HARD.   I am truly blessed to have so much student support and talent, and yet it is a curse when I have to cut so many talented, hard-working people.  Let me reiterate, I had to cut TALENTED, HARD WORKING PEOPLE.

If you were cast, congratulations!  The first rehearsal is on Monday, September 19^th from 5:30-6:30PM in the Dargusch Theater (Studio Theater, high school room 4201).  I will be handing out scripts and packets, and cast members will have their pictures and measurements taken.  If for any reason you cannot attend this first rehearsal, please e-mail me at rebecca.rhinehart@bexleyschools.org as soon as possible so I know you accept your role and can arrange to get you all your materials.  The rehearsal calendar and scene breakdown will be available on Sakai shortly, as well as the cast packet with all the forms you need.

If you were not cast, please don’t be hard on yourself.  I cannot even count the number of times I have been cut from a show, but it has hurt every time and I know it’s hard not to take it personally.  Casting is a giant puzzle, and sometimes not all the pieces fit.  Casting was done based on who could do each part well and work well with students in other parts.  Because of such a large turnout, half of the people who auditioned couldn’t be cast.  I’d love to have you on crew!  Please attend the crew meeting tomorrow on Thursday, September 18^th from 3:30-4:30PM in the Schottenstein Theater or see me in order to sign up.  You are a valuable member of the theatre department, and the worst thing that can happen would be to make this your last theatre experience.

There are many other opportunities to be involved in theatre at Bexley as well.  This year there will be a one act in December and January to take to Central Area Thespian Conference as well as the ever popular spring musical, Beauty and the Beast.  We are also having a playwright teaching workshops in November, so look for that as well.  Plus there are a ton of field trips and events such as the ice cream social this Sunday on Sept. 18^th from 7-9PM at 829 Francis and Renaissance Festival.  Please e-mail me if you need details.

Women’s auditions for St. Charles’ fall play, Dead Man Walking, are on September 20^th and 21^st at 4PM at the St. Charles’ Theater.  If men are interested in auditioning for a CSG play, come see me and I’ll figure out the details.

Cast List (in order of appearance) 

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

Helsa Wenzel:  Charlotte Freccia

Elsa Von Grossenkneuten:  Haviland Atha-Simonton

Sergeant Michael Kelly:  Adam Soll

Patrick O’Reilly:  Henry Dolin

Ken De La Maize:  Isaac Hecker

Nikki Crandall:  Kristi Kennedy

Eddie McCuen:  Abram Blau

Marjorie Baverstock:  Emma Arace

Roger Hopewell:  Aky Locke

Bernice Roth:  Zoe Greenblott

The Stage Door Slasher:  David Karanja

Arsenic and Old Lace

Abby Brewster:  Amy Greenblott

Dr. Harper:  Emily Rapport

Teddy Brewster:  Grant Jackson

Officer Brophy:  Abby Sharp

Officer Klein:  Abby Arace

Martha Brewster:  Mallory Kassoy

Elaine Harper:  Ashley Hutchinson

Mortimer Brewster:  Jake Steinberg

Mr. Gibbs:  Sam Fishel

Jonathan Brewster:  Simon Horn

Dr. Einstein:  Johnny Byrne

Officer O’Hara:  Meredith Margulies

Lieutenant Rooney:  Max Lee

Mr. Witherspoon:  William Bowman

Mr. Hoskins:  Amelia Brownstein

Mr. Spenalzo:  Suzannah Stone