Riverland Theatre Ignites its Season with ‘Carrie: The Musical’
Published 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Gabriella Nack, playing Sue Snell, rehearses a scene from the Riverland Theatre presentation of “Carrie: The Musical,” at Frank W. Bridges Theatre. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Jannel Howard, center, is Carrie in Riverland Theatre’s presentation “Carrie: The Musical”, which kicks off Wednesday night at Frank W. Bridges Theatre. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Lia Culbert, playing Margaret White, in “Carrie: The Musical” rehearses a scene with Jannel Howard, left, playing the part of Carrie. The show kicks off the Riverland Theatre season Wednesday night at Frank W. Bridges Theatre. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Riverland Theatre opens its 2024-2025 season with “Carrie: The Musical,” based on the best selling book by Stephen King.
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
This production is based on a horror novel and contains acts of bullying, violence, and metaphysical concepts. Appropriate audience is 16 and above.
Randal J. Forster (Co-Executive Director of Summerset Theatre) is guest directing. Melissa Johnson is assistant director/stage manager. John Deyo is the technical director and designer. Brian Johnson is the musical director. Marny Rohr is the choreographer. costumes are by Kaye Perry. Kayla Byram is stagehand.
“Carrie: The Musical” stars Jannel Howard (Carrie White), Lia Culbert (Margaret White), Gabriella Nack (Sue Snell), Tehya Orr (Chris Hargensen), Travis Kasper (Tommy Ross), Maggie Bremner (Billy Nolan), Anna Anderson (Miss Gardner), Patrick Voigt (Mr. Stephens/Reverend Bliss), Moyra Voigt (Norma), Celeste Rose (Frieda), Molly Robins (Helen), Ryan Flanders (George), Caden Strampe (Freddy), Antonio Morales (Stokes), Ethan Brandt (Marty), Ian Gearhart (Joe), Kylie Larson (Evelyn), Olivia Mix (Rebecca), and Emma Brekke (Martha).
“When people think of the ‘Carrie story,’ two things come to mind: the prom and a bucket of pig’s blood,” said director Randal J. Forster. “However, there is much more to this musical. What does it cost to be kind? Carrie White is a young girl who is bullied by her peers and often tortured by her overly religious fanatical mother. Carrie wants to fit in just like the rest of the kids in her school. She has the power of telekinesis, which in the end, causes her to destroy everything she loves because she is driven to the edge.”
“Carrie: The Musical” will be performed at 7 p.m. on Oct. 30-31, Nov. 1-2, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the Frank W. Bridges Theatre on Riverland’s Austin campus. The Oct. 31 performance will have ASL interpreters. Individual tickets to “Carrie: The Musical” are $16. Tickets are currently on sale at www.riverland.edu/tickets 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The online ticketing system allows customers to pay by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. The on-campus box office will be open for in person sales in the theater lobby one hour prior to each performance. Riverland students receive two free tickets with a valid student ID. Contact the box office at 507-433-0595 or by emailing boxoffice@riverland.edu.
Cast List
Based on the novel by Stephen King
Frank W. Bridges Theatre
Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1, 2 at 7 p.m.; Nov. 3 at 2 p.m.
Cast
Carrie White – Jannel Howard
Margaret White – Lia Culbert
Sue Snell – Gabriella Nack
Chris Hargensen – Tehya Orr
Tommy Ross – Travis Kasper
Billy Nolan – Maggie Bremner
Miss Gardner – Anna Anderson
Mr. Stephens/Reverend Bliss – Patrick Voigt
Norma – Moyra Voigt
Frieda – Celeste Rose
Helen – Molly Robins
George – Ryan Flanders
Freddy – Caden Strampe
Stokes – Antonio Morales
Marty – Ethan Brandt
Joe – Ian Gearhart
Evelyn – Kylie Larson
Rebecca – Olivia Mix
Martha – Emma Brekke
Director – Randal J. Forster
Assistant Director – Melissa Johnson
Musical/Vocal Director – Brian Johnson
Technical Director – John Deyo
Choreographer – Marny Rohr
Costume Design – Kaye Perry
Stage Manager – Kayla Byram
Producer – Susan V. Hansen
Marketing – Jadon Fimon
Orchestra
Director/Keyboard 1 – Brian Johnson
Keyboard 2 – Lorene Strobel
Guitar 1 – Rob Wiese
Guitar 2 – Mason Pascholl
Cello – Renae Clark
Bass – Theresa Iverson
Drums – Cortney Christianson
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