November 3, 2022 — Consider yourself at home as Mound Westonka High School Theatre proudly presents Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, "Oliver Twist." “Oliver!” is a musical theatre masterpiece, perfectly showcasing the talents of a large ensemble cast, including Grandview Middle School performers, as they bring these classic characters and score to life. The MWHS production will be held at the Westonka Performing Arts Center November 11-12 and November 18-19 at 7 p.m., as well as November 20 at 2 p.m. (ASL interpretation at November 20 performance).
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow, takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
The show comes with a PG rating - mature themes may not be suitable for all ages.
Tickets are $7 for students and seniors, and $12 for adults, and are available through the MWHS Theatre Linktree and the Westonka PAC website. Holders of a VIP Gold Card (available at the school district office for Westonka residents age 62+) should contact Megan Lhotka at lhotkam@westonka.k12.mn.us or (612) 483-8357 to get their free ticket to the high school musical. Lhotka can address other ticketing questions as well.
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Oliver |
Joey Asche |
7 |
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Fagin |
Jack Hanson |
11 |
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Artful Dodger |
Scarlet Eder |
6 |
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Bill Sikes |
Joseph Wolf |
11 |
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Nancy |
Haylee Larson |
10 |
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Bet |
Cerisa Bray |
9 |
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Mr. Bumble |
Braxton O’Quinn |
12 |
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Mrs. Corney |
Brenna Vogel |
9 |
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Mrs. Sowerberry |
Brooque Moy |
11 |
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Mr. Sowerberry |
Thomas Duggan |
11 |
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Noah Claypole |
Tristen Larson |
10 |
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Mr. Brownlow |
Mason Butzow |
11 |
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Dr. Grimwig |
Calvin Pouchnik |
10 |
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Mrs. Bedwin |
Serenity Bownik |
12 |
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Charley Bates |
August Lang |
8 |
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Charlotte |
Gracie Specht |
9 |
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Old Sally |
McKenzee Fredricksen-Stephens |
11 |
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Noah Claypole |
Tristen Larson |
10 |
Varsity Chorus & Featured Performers |
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Trevor Andrews (10), Orrin Butterfield (8), Ida Butterfield (8), Shi’ann Covin (10), Terin Jaap (10), Haley Kummrow (12), Maeve Linkert (12), Sofia Martinez (9), Ronan Smith (8), Alex Udeen (11) |
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Orphan Chorus |
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Peter Berg (5), Weston Bruch (5), Wes Bruckner (6), Trygve Decker (6), Brooke Fosler (5), Cora Harding (5), Hanlon Jaap (7), Kaia Kallestad (7), Amira Lao (5), Poppy Lehtola (7), Eleanor Lenz (5), Simon Lhotka (5), Natalia Mobagi (5), Sadie Mulder (7), Harriett Pettitt (6), Carson Roath (5), Lisell Sheridan (6), Lauren Tschimperle (7), Delaynie Vogel (6), Ben Windy (5), Westley Wong (5) |
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Technical Crews |
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Student Stage Manager |
Connor Houston |
12 |
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Crew Chief |
Abigail Vogel |
11 |
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Sound Board Operator |
Evelyn Gawtry |
9 |
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Flycrew |
Payton Waltz |
9 |
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Erin Weber |
12 |
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Megan Stein |
11 |
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Spot Operators |
Max Royal |
9 |
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Edie Baker |
8 |
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Fog & Effects Operators |
Megan Stein |
11 |
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Erin Weber |
12 |
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Run Crew |
Kylee Christ |
8 |
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Corbin Vogel |
8 | |
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Samantha Parise |
8 |
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Audrey Rodewald |
8 |
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Makeup Assistant |
Edie Baker |
8 |
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Costume Crew |
Hannah Christenson |
9 |
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Sarah Goralczyk |
9 |
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Construction Crew |
Dax Muston |
11 |
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Ashley Weed |
12 |
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Violeta Galan-Diaz |
10 |
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Shaye Dread |
8 |
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Nora Gawtry |
9 |
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Production Staff
Artistic Co-Directors: Joe Lawrence & Mary Todd Kaercher
Assistant Director & Costume Designer: Jamie Harms
Vocal Director: Melissa Bray
Orchestra Director: Gretchen Chilson
Choreographer: Kerri Olson
Set Designer: Joshua Barnd
Technical Director: Meghan Trandahl
PAC Coordinator: Kelly Newell
