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HONK! takes center stage during West Chicago Park District production
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West Chicago, Ill.—Over 55 aspiring actors ages 7 through adult will sing, dance, and of course, act and talk like ducks, during the West Chicago Park District Community Theatre’s production of HONK!, winner of the 2000 Oliver Award for Best Musical.
HONK! takes center stage on Thursday and Friday, July 26 and 27, 7 p.m. and on Saturday, July 28, 2 p.m. at Wheaton Academy Fine Arts Center, 900 Prince Cross Rd., West Chicago.
Tickets are currently available through the Park District office, 157 W. Washington St., for $7 and $10 at the door.
This entertaining and enchanting musical for the entire family is based on the beloved children’s classic, The Ugly Duckling, by Hans Christian Andersen and tells the story of an odd looking baby duck named Ugly. While on his quest to find his mother, Ugly encounters a cast of friendly and unlikely characters including a wily cat and a beautiful Swan.
According to Chelsea McKone, recreation coordinator for the West Chicago Park District and the show’s producer, HONK! is about life lessons that everyone can relate to.
“The show combines several elements,” McKone said. “It’s a comedy, a musical, and a love story all rolled into one and great entertainment for the whole family on a warm summer night. I’m really excited to bring this fun musical to our program this year.”
The show is directed by Jamee Kenney. The music is directed by Megan Green and choreographed by Corrine Reggio.
Follow the West Chicago Park district daily on Facebook for information on programs, events, and happenings. For additional information on HONK! or to purchase tickets call the Park District’s administrative office at 630.231.9474 or visit the website at www.we-goparks.org.
West Chicago Park District Community Theatre’s production of HONK! cast list.
The Cast
UGLY ….. Colm Keeney
IDA … Madysen Simanonis
DRAKE ….. Jim Rahtjen
YOUNG BEAKY …. Ruthie Bovey
ADOLESCENT BEAKY …… Olivia Smiley
YOUNG FLUFF …. Brooklynn Worth
ADOLESCENT FLUFF ….. Natalie West
YOUNG BILLY …. Jessica Vandermey
ADOLESCENT BILLY …. Nicolas Sole
YOUNG DOWNY …. Perrie Gryniewicz
ADOLESCENT DOWNY …. Kaleigh O’Brien
YOUNG QUACKY … Molly Fritz
ADOLESCENT QUACKY … Sydney Johnson
YOUNG PUFF … Alexandria Johnson
ADOLESCENT PUFF …. Sabrina Arato
MAUREEN … Ashley Tijerina
THE CAT …. Mark Kenneally
QUEENIE … Rosemarie Nolazco, Kathy Rahtjen
LOWBUTT … Laura Johnson
GREYLAG …. Mark Fortman
DOT …. Jan Amodeo
BARNACLES …. Nicolas Sole
SNOWY … Valerie Wiesner
PINKFOOT … Theresa Cox
THE BULLFROG … Dan Bovey
PENNY … Anna Nolazco
FATHER SWAN … Dan Bovey
MOTHER SWAN …. Jody Bovey
YOUNG SWANS … Micaiah and Peter Bovey
BABY SWAN/BABY DUCKLING … Yahal Bovey
BEWICK …. Ruthie Bovey
GRACE … Amanda Ryan
THE TURKEY … Nicholas Amodeo
HENRIETTA … Emily Roldan
JAY BIRD … Payton Gryniewicz
FARM GIRL … Natalie West
FARM BOY … Neil West
FLOOR MANAGER … Alonzo Smiley
CAMERAMAN … Kelsey Kenneally
*Penny Understudy …. Valerie Wiesner
Ensemble
Alonzo Smiley, Amanda Ryan, Anna Nolazco, Ashley Tijerina, Dan Bovey, Dana Howard, Ellen Shwatel, Emily Roldan, Jan Amodeo, Jim Rahtjen, Jody Bovey, Josie Kotke, Kaleigh O’Brien, Kathy Rahtjen, Kelsey Kenneally, Laura Johnson, Madeleine Shwatal, Mark Fortman, Natalie West, Neve Ryan, Nicholas Amodeo, Nicolas Sole, Olivia Smiley, Payton Gryniewicz, Rosemarie Nolazco, Sabrina Arato, Skylar Kenneally, Sydney Johnson, Theresa Cox, Valerie Wiesner
Children’s Ensemble (Ducklings & Froglets)
Alexandria Johnson, Brooklynn Worth, Cassandra Villa, Corey Losacco, Cynthia Espino, Elizabeth Ryan, Frances Graf, Hampton Gryniewicz, James Losacco, Jessica Vandermey, Mia McKone, Micaiah Bovey, Molly Fritz, Nathan Shwatal, Neil West, Nicole Vandermey, Perrie Gryniewicz, Peter Bovey, Ruthie Bovey
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