SHOW DATES

Our Official "BYE BYE BIRDIE" Show dates are .....
MARCH 19, 20, 21, 27, AND 28 of 2015

Mark your calendars now. Tickets will go on sale in March, and your parents/families/friends will get a chance to buy them before the general public.  

Cast T-shirt orders will be taken starting Monday, Jan 19 and will be DUE to Mrs. Gunn (in the BEMS office) no later than Friday, Jan 23. Order forms will be available at rehearsal on Friday, Jan. 16th. 
Costume information will be out by the beginning of February so you will have plenty of time to put things together. 

Our first week of rehearsals is getting me so excited to work with you all. I can't wait to see our WHOLE ENSEMBLE (that means ALL of you) next Monday and Friday.  

1st 2 weeks

ENSEMBLE means EVERYONE!!!

We are learning all the music these first 2 weeks so please be in attendance. If you HAVE to miss, be sure and leave a note at the table outside Mr. Forsgren's room.

And remember...spread sunshine and PUT ON A HAPPY FACE!

Annnnd for your viewing pleasure...more Dr. Johnson genius!!

(Kim's bedroom)

(The ICE HOUSE)

More Dr Johnson magic

CAST LIST

You guys are so amazing! I'm so proud of all of you. BEMS students are crazy-talented!! This is a truly difficult decision because there are multiple people who could be our lead roles and do them WELL. However, we've made a decision, and are so happy to announce the totally rad cast for "Bye Bye Birdie." It's going to be so so so good. (and fun. and good.)
*****Remember the PARENT'S MEETING on next Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 pm, BEMS auditorium*****(if you don't come, I'll assume you don't want to be in the show!)

Read the ENTIRE cast list. You might be listed for more than one part!! It is YOUR responsibility to know "who" you are. 


CAST (In  Order of Appearance):
Albert:       Collin Jensen
Rosie:        Alisa Smith
*Helen:        Emma Ashcroft
*Nancy:       Amelia Naumann
*Jenny:        Kallie Bair
*Betty:         Lexi Sutton
*Alice:         Savanna Crane
*Margie:      Morgan Taylor
*Susan:        Sarah Dinsdale
Freddie:     Trayson Wilson
Karl:           Colton Kraus
Mike:          Payton Smoot
Jim:             Cade Palmer
Harvey Johnson:  Ty Stacey
*Penelope Ann:      Alli Hollingsworth
*Suzie:         Savannah Taylor
*Deborah Sue:     Ally Braegger
*Ursula:        Abby Chase
Kim MacAfee:     Chersti Thompson
Mrs. MacAfee:     Anne Jetton (Jeys)
Mr. MacAfee:       Deren Bott
Mae Peterson:       Karlee Klitgaard
Conrad Birdie:      Kyle Shaw
Reporter 1:   Eric Anderson
Reporter 2:   Eric Hiatt
Hugo Peabody:    Riley Pugsley
The Mayor:    Tristin Reeder
Edna (Mayor's Wife):    Mandy Wilde
Mr. Johnson:     Justin Medsker
Mrs. Merkle:      Elizabeth Glenn
Gloria Rasputin:    Savannah Ewing
*Names with asterisk*If the scene says "Kim and Co.," this is referring to YOU.

Female Teenagers of Sweet Apple, Ohio
Caitlin Post, Tori Erickson, Kylie Daugherty, Hailee Jeppsen, Molly Baird, Brooke Weaver, Belle Womack, Emma Wright, Madison Merrill, Faith Gomez, Gracie Sorensen, Brooklyn Baton, Jaycee Checketts, Alexia Moore, Heather Nichols, Carley Julander, Chelsea Rose, Kambree Steed, Oakley Gunderson, Morgan Christensen, Laura Wood, Elisabeth Thompson, Kennedy Anstine, Brynn Meredith, Hallee Warr, Jane Olson, Kylie Edgington, Alisha Ipsen, Taylor Olsen, Carolyn Ferguson, Kylie Hart, Abby Wright, Caroline Packer, Sydney Peck, Ainsley Bryce, Danielle Sanders, Josalyn Robinette, Hannah Stott, Emma Moyle, Stephanie Rust, Elsie Gregory, Hannah Fife, Adrieanna Nielsen, AubriAnna Thompson, Makayla Nielson, Alyssa Morgan, Kayley Harris, Karen Ferry, Chelsey Holdaway, Kim and Co.


Male Teenagers of Sweet Apple, Ohio
Zack Hansen, Erik Johnson, Ben Lewis, Taelor Wright, Andrew Wood, Daniel McCullam, Dylan Johnson, Ryan Smith, Zach Hansen, Connor Gunderson, Kade Stiner, Caleb Mortensen, Julian Mitton, Terry Baton, Travis Law, Brycen Walker, Casey Jacobson, Neil Porter, Kyler Walker, Tate Braegger, Gage Miles, Kayson Norman, Ryan Sorensen, Brady Haviland, Matthew Harames, ALL BOYS LISTED ABOVE (that aren't playing adult roles)


The Sweet Apple, Ohio Community
ALL ADULTS LISTED ABOVE, Vanessa Nelson, Heather Bodily, Hailey Bodily, Carley Quick, Kiszi Johnson, Scott Ellis, Christian Rubio, Breanna Perry, Jenna Walker, Bryanne Nelson, Alexa Valberg, Jordan Jeppesen, Elizabeth Jex, Jayston Wolf, Ashton Bossa, Jennifer Baker, Brooke Gibson, Crystal Cruse, Nettie Schmidt, Zoee Brumbaugh, Will Anderson, Kim Peterson, Aubree Singleton, Liam Hoyle, Savanna Richardson, Grayson Crandall, Paige Petersen, Isabelle Carr, Caden Lemke, Skyler Santa Cruz, Mary Pfeiffer, Alison Reynolds, Natashia Gibby, Braelyn Martinez, Katie Webster, Ashley Lee, Cheyenne Spencer, Maezzi Mund, Shandin Miles, Amanda Burbank, Hannah Pedersen, Teagan Woolums, Yadhira Celis, Rebecca Sparks, Julia Lion, Talie Durbin, Elizabeth Cordova, Vanessa Vargas, Lindsay Ahstrom, Alex Young, Dylan Lentini, Jessica Duran, Oakley Hurd, Brandie Ball, Pnut Saxton, Stephanie Morley, Kyra Perkins, Taylor Shinney, Alex Cox, Abby Allen, Payton D.,

Penn Station Chorus
Brynn Meredith, Tori Erickson, Madison Merrill, Morgan Christensen, Kennedy Anstine, AubriAnna Thompson, Carolyn Ferguson, Abby Wright, Emma Wright, Jane Olson, Caitlin Post, Kylie Hart

Ed Sullivan Chorus/Teen Chorus
Zach Hansen, Tate Braegger, Tristin Reeder, Zack Hansen, Daniel McCullam, Colton Kraus, Payton Smoot
Lexi Sutton, Morgan Taylor, Emma Ashcroft, Sarah Dinsdale, Savanna Crane, Oakley Gunderson, Tori Erickson

Parents for "KIDS" 
Deren Bott, Anne Jetton, Tristin Reeder, Mandy Wilde, Elizabeth Glenn, Justin Medsker, Ashton Bossa, Caden Lemke, Eric Hiatt, Eric Anderson, Rebecca Sparks, Alexa Valberg, Nettie Schmidt, Julia Lion

WHICH CAST MEMBERS ARE IN WHICH SCENES??

Look here to find out which scenes you're in!

Opening Scene: Sweet Apple TEENAGERS

Scene 1:  Albert and Rose

Scene 2:  Sweet Apple TEENAGERS

Scene 3:  Ursula, Kim, The MacAfees

Scene 4:  ENSEMBLE (that means the whole, entire, gigantic cast. Whoa, Nelly!)

Scene 5:  Kim & Co., Albert, Rose, Hugo

Scene 6:  ENSEMBLE

**transition** Kim & Co.  (minus Kim because she'll be preparing for the next scene)

Scene 7:  Kim, The MacAfees, Mrs. Merkle, Conrad, Albert, Ed Sullivan Chorus

Scene 8:  Rose, Albert, Mae, Gloria, Hugo

Scene 9:  Conrad, Conrad's Band, Teen Chorus, Camera Man, Hugo, Albert, Rose, The MacAfees,                     extras (directors/TV people/producers)

Scene 10:  Rose and Kim

Scene 11:  Albert, Rose, Mae, Conrad, Sweet Apple TEENAGERS, Mayor's wife, Mr. Johnson, Mrs.                   Merkle, Hugo, the MacAfees, Parents for "KIDS"

Scene 12:  Hugo, Rose, Albert, Mae, Mr and Mrs MacAfee

Scene 13:  Kim, Conrad, Mr and Mrs MacAfee, Hugo, Rose, Albert, Mae

Scene 14:  ENSEMBLE

CALLBACKS Bye Bye Birdie

WOW!!! You guys are so darn talented. The judges LOVED you and want to see the following students at callbacks tomorrow. 

103         106         108         112         114         115         119         125         130         138         142         143         144         149         150         153                156         157         160         161         165         166         168         169         170         172         175         177         178         180         182                186         188         189         191         199         201         202         204         205         208         209         211         212         214         215                218         222         226         232         233         234         235         236         238        240         244         247         249         252         255         262                271         273         277         281         282                        

You need to come prepared with the parts you did at auditions, plus it wouldn’t hurt to brush up on ALL parts on the blog. We will ask you to try multiple roles. BRING A PHONE so you can call for a ride. It’s a long afternoon, so bring snacks. 

Callbacks posted by 9

There's just so many of you!!! Be patient!!

Pennsylvania Train Station

Not completed in this pic, but it lets you see the beautiful detail on the brick. Dr. J is a genius!!!