Tinkerbell: A Hamilton Drama Production
Desgin by Elias Callen.
This year, the Drama Club has a stacked roster of not only shows, but cast and crew members as well. The roster for shows is as follows: the fall play Tinkerbell, the winter play Suite Surrender, and to cap off the season, the spring musical Finding Neverland. This is not only a great roster of entertainment for the year, but enough to satisfy any theatergoer!
In my three years of being a part of the Drama Society, I have never been as excited for a show as I am for Tinkerbell. In my visits to rehearsals of this show and the time I spent with the director Mr. Logan Wroblewski, I can say that this is a very well run cast and crew. The rehearsals are intricately planned and the group runs like a well-oiled machine. All of these aspects are critical to the success of a show.
For those who haven't seen the show, the story follows the fierce, brilliant, and famously stubborn Tinkerbell as she discovers her unique talents and faces a threat that puts the entire changing of the seasons at risk. Alongside a lively cast of fairy friends, she must learn that her true strength lies not in being perfect, but in embracing exactly who she is. Filled with dazzling wonder, unexpected humor, and a dash of pixie dust, this play is a heartwarming celebration of friendship, resilience, and the magic that lives inside us all.
In my visits to the rehearsals there was a sense of optimism from the cast. Junior Caroline Doherty, playing Tinkerbell, states,“In drama, I enjoy the fun connections you quickly build with the people you share scenes with. Everybody is always so enthusiastic; I'm so grateful to be a part of such a welcoming community.” This quote demonstrates the enthusiasm of the cast and the connections that further help the show be in top order.
Lena Miller, a freshman playing a lost boy, states, “I love how drama encourages everyone to be themselves and to do what they want to do whether it be how you play a character or who you are as a person.” Miller references the low stress atmosphere and the fun times being had, which carries over to the show, as it is a whimsical or fever dream-esk production. It is a genuinely funny show with amazing plot and character development. With a group like this, it's shaping up to be a top tier production across all facets of theatre.
Sophomore Max Petrie, playing John Darling, referring to his character, states, “I like John Darling’s dynamic of trying to act older than he is and not be a child like the others in the Darling family. [I then get to] embrace being a child after experiencing wonderland, which is great character development.”
When asked why people should come see the show, Director Logan Wroblewski states, “Tink's story is one that reminds us of what it means to be a friend--in a day and age where that has become seemingly harder to find. She encourages us to believe, not just in goodness in this world, but in each other. If you want to find a little magic again, then Tinkerbell will provide.”
I am not alone in being able to say with confidence that not a single person—cast or crew—is not excited for this show or for the upcoming season. I hope to see you all at the shows on November 13, 14, and 15. You can order tickets online at the Hamilton Fine Arts Center Website or you can order them at the ticket booth prior to the show starting! Pack the FAC!
See the list below for the full cast and crew of Tinkerbell and come show your support for this talented cast and crew!
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Mr Smee: Matthew Cason
Wendy: Callie Lau
Tinker Bell: Caroline Doherty
Peter Pan: Jamison Rusk
Captain James Hook: Brayden Ebel
Michael: Claire Malecki*
John: Max Petrie*
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Pirates:
Chase Crittenden – Crocodile
Ezio Filippone – Nana
Claire M (part time)
Max P (part time)
Lili Treppish
Jazlyn Vinothkumar
Leesha Vanchireddy
Lost Boys:
Oktober Brown – Tootles
Juls Cabanillas – Slightly
Solana Encarnacion-Washington – Curly
Owen Hopper – Nibs
Margo Morris – Twin
Lena Miller – Twin
Fairy Ensemble:
Adele Chang – Tink’s Light
Kamsi Ndukwe – Mrs. Darling
Ana Pfalz
Maddie Randolph
Greta Schneider
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Stage Manager:
Ray Kramer
ASM Stage Right:
Emily Muehlenbach
ASM Stage Left:
Robbie Schmidt
Run Crew:
Head: Lotte Mulkerron
Payton Grindle *weapons
Mady Kischer
Lyla Koelbl
Braedyn Lutterbach*weapons
Gwen Mich
Lexi Scheibel
Ropes:
Drew Hipp
Gabby Deluisa (assist)
Props:
Livy Powell
Chloe Chen
Lyn Tran
Nevelyn Zabel
Sound:
Jasper Bauer-Loftus
Emily Savatski
Floater: Julian Daniels
Stage Tech:
Haydn Blank
Spotlight:
Keaton Donohue
Kaiden Pritzl
Lights:
Basil Mondal
Wyatt Vang
Stage Lights/Fog:
Owen Brunelli
Hryka
Costumes:
Rahet Sangha
Hair/Makeup Crew:
Josie Grindle
Lauryn Heine
Sofia Scicero
Kylie Stieglitz
Lilah Walecka
House Managers:
Desirae Hunter
Ushers:
Addie Deluisa
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