ABERDEEN, S.D. – This spring, the Aberdeen Central Theatre Department will present the hit production, “Mean Girls the Musical.”
Performances will begin at 7 p.m. April 24-26 at the CHS Thomas F. Kelly Theater. General admission tickets will be available at the door at a cost of $6 for adults and $4 for students. Activity passes will be accepted.
Adapted from the 2004 film of the same name, “Mean Girls the Musical” follows Cady Heron, the new girl in high school who falls into the sights of the ultra-popular, ruthless Regina George and her clique of “Plastics.” Please note: The production is intended for a high school audience and older.
Performing the lead roles for Aberdeen Central are Emma Carlsgaard as Cady and Zoey Pigors as Regina. Playing the roles of the “Plastics” are Hannah Anderson as Karen and Evie Moe as Gretchen. Playing Cady’s friends are Joey Johnson as Damian and Reese Comstock as Janis, and Carson Goethels will play the role of Aaron.
Additional roles and their actors are Quinn Peterson and Felicity Gasperich as Mr. and Mrs. Heron; Cadynce German as Regina’s mom; Ravyn Duttenhofer as Kevin; Sam Raap as Mr. Duvall; Sydnei Heinzen as Ms. Norbury; Jill Harmel as Mrs. Buck; Kenley Skinner as French teacher; and Mason Duncan as Coach Carr.
Rounding out the cast are:
· Students: Sydnei Heinzen as Taylor Wedell; Norah Nosbuesch as Caitlyn C.; Baileigh Dannon as Rachel H.; Ivory Poe as Sonja Acquino; Paige Veskrna as Dawn Schweitzer; Sarai Washegesic as Lizzie T.; Rebekah Sundberg as Sophie K.; Gracelynn Drevlow as Grace A.; Aiden Judd as Shane O.; Mason Duncan as Glenn; and Jill Harmel as Teary Girl.
· Math kids: Mikaela Erickson as Martin J.; Kenley Skinner as Tyler; Rebekah Sundberg as Marymount 1; Jill Harmel as Marymount 2 and 3; Quinn Pederson as Marymount; Bailey Dannon as Marymount; Ivory Poe as Caroline K.; and Paige Veskrna as Mathlete Mod.
· Ensemble: Kennedy Buechler; Sarah Arobba; Connor Austin; Callie Malsbury; Quinn Pederson; Makayla Torbert; and Addison Hed.
Crew members are Quinn Kiefer, Student Director; Ken Aumer, Student Tech Director; Zoe Stucke/Brooke Schwann, lights; Quinn Kiefer, sound; as well as Amelia Bartel, Devik Gregor, Jasper Longoria, Cassidy Miller, Nevaeh Nagel, Tehila O’Rourke, Shaelynn Radke, Brooklyn Schwan, Eh Soe, Haley Speer, Hailee Steckelberg, Zoe Stucke, Abigail Torres, Jada Volk, Sydney Wise and Kamryn Warrey.
About the Aberdeen Public School District
The Aberdeen Public School District provides a comprehensive educational program to approximately 4,200 students in grades K-12, with a mission of empowering all students to succeed in a changing world. Our students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their potential in a global community through high expectations of academic achievement; diverse educational opportunities; and community involvement in a safe, supportive environment. Learn more at aberdeen.k12.sd.us.