Bellefontaine High School will present its annual spring musical this weekend.
BHS will present Bye Bye Birdie on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 in the high school auditorium.
The story is about Albert Peterson and Rosie Alvarez trying to figure out what to do when their star musical client, Conrad Birdie, is drafted into the army. Their plan is to have him kiss a fan, selected at random, as a "goodbye” just before his departure. The main storyline follows Albert and Rose to Sweet Apple, Ohio, to carry out their plan. However, things do not go entirely according to plan, and the town of Sweet Apple is thrown into chaos.
Tickets can be ordered at https://www.bellefontaine.k12.oh.us/bcs_box_office
You can also call 937-592-2620 to place an order. Tickets are $10 each.
The large cast has been rehearsing since December.
BHS Director Brice Henry said, “This cast is full of talent that has grown and developed over the course of the rehearsals. They continue to improve and perfect what is sure to be a thoroughly entertaining production.”
Brian Hogan is the assistant director.
Other leaders include Keri Fergus (costumes), Jere Daniels (lights), Quinten James (sound), Chelsea Jay (orchestra pit director), Robin Henry (set designer), and Trinity Floyd and Maverick Aldo (choreographers).
Here’s a list of the cast members:
Principal Characters
Conrad Birdie - Brody Boy
Albert Peterson - Hunter Kerns
Rose Alvarez - Haidyn Bruce
Kim MacAfee - Elliett Lang
Ursula Merkle - Lauren Valdez
Mrs. MacAfee - Perri Neeld
Mr. MacAfee - Blaine Mitchell
Randolph MacAfee - Jake Moreland
Hugo Peabody - Ryan Alexander
Teen Chorus
Helen - Kadence Jones
Nancy - Ella Fultz
Alice - Genevieve Wickham
Margie - Summer Maley
Harvey Johnson - Tristyn Wilson
Deborah Sue - Avari Jacobs
Freddie - Mason Swisher
Lee - Emma Merrin
Phyllis - Jai Abhyankar
Penelope - Kyndal Newkirk
Karl - Bryson Chrisman
Suzie - Ava Kunze
“Happy Face Dancers” - Callie Shumaker, Kayla Sellars
Adult Chorus
Mrs. Mae Peterson - Lexi Buffkin
Mayor - Ollie Moreland
Mayor’s Wife - Lilly Hudson
Mrs. Merkle - Emily Taylor
Gloria Rasputin - Emily Taylor
Mr. Johnson - Bryson Chrisman
Maude - Emma Suman
Reporters - Thessaly Reminder, Alex Priest
Traveler - Kari Reynolds-Wickline
Maude’s Dishwasher - Kyndal Newkirk
Maude’s First Customer - Ollie Moreland
Trainman - Tyler Bond
Conrad’s Guitar Man - Tristyn Wilson
Stage Crew for TV Show - Hailey Coe, Roche Bray, Gracie Wickham, Kahanna Dixon, Olivia Dearwester
Doctor - Jas Maier
Sweet Apple Shriners
Sweet Apple Parent - Cass DeLong
Stage Crew
Alayna Robinson
Ashton Carey
Natalie Snapp
Anna Myers
Photo: Cast members from Bye Bye Birdie at rehearsal
