Some years you have a group of students who are passionate about theater from all the different aspects and anxious to work hard to make a show come together. This is one of those years. Our students are multi-talented and love to be on stage. They have worked hard to bring together this Newsies show for you. From every night tap rehearsals to Christmas Break set work, they have exceed any expectations and we are so excited to bring you this show tonight.
Please take a moment to look at our lobby display. Our students have understood that this is a special show due to its historic significance and have decided to share their learning with you. They will also be going to Meals from the Heartland in March and working there to feed those who desperately need to be fed. Our donation jar money will be donated to that cause as a way to give back to our community.
Speaking of community, we would like to acknowledge the following people for their unwavering support of this show:
Dr. Gray, Dr. Asmus, Dr. Einsweiler, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sneiderman, Mrs. Huber, Mrs. deNeui and Mr. Temple for their unwavering support and out of the box thinking to make this show become a reality.
Jon Kruse, Carrie Hillman, Mac Dersheid, Dave Kroese, Dan DeYoung, Mike Prather, Soukiang Phommasen and Alan Erickson for their tireless work to make our facility one of the best in the state.
Eric Phipps, Kevin Cooper, and the Drama Parents, led by Tracie Engstrom, for feeding us so well during show week.
Beth Chappell and Sherrie Pleis for sewing newsies costumes and paper carrier bags, and more bags and more bags and Eric Phipps for always looking for props for us and finding Pulitzer's desk.
Music Parents for our new follow spots and video camera tripod.
Our Alum who have given back so graciously. Austin Doty (hair), Tanner Jones (drums), Eli Heginger (Lights), and Vincent Conrad and Frank Engstrom on video.
Nevada PEO Chapter AM for donating snack bags for the cast and crew.
Fort Dodge's Party Productions, who found us a printing press to make this all work.
Emily Schaack and her promotion of our show.
Stephenson Dental for their support.
Tom Geist, Edward Jones, for his support.
Something Blue for the use of their mannequins.
Table Tent Partners: Renn's, Sweet and Savory, Snacktime, MiCasita, Bricktown and TE Alderman's.
Suzanne Thacker, who came in as a volunteer and helped us create all the amazing art that you see. Special Shout Out to Grace Heginger and Emilia Stage for their work on Jack's painting.
And our wonderful parents, who listen when we are down, feed us when we are hungry, run lines or watch dance when we are nervous and love us through times of learning to do hard things.
We couldn't do this without all of you. My last Shout Out is to my amazing creative team. We have worked harder on this show than on any show we have ever produced. You are all the best, and this director couldn't be more blessed.
Karen Niblock for the Creative Team.
