By Breanna Jones

“Les Misérables” is the challenging production our theater department will produce for the Spring Musical. From the large number of actors on stage at one time to the Tony award winning score, “Les Mis” is a complex , but well-loved show.

The show is set during an uprising in early 19th century France. The protagonist, Jean Valjean, tries to begin a new life by opening a factory under an assumed name after his release from prison, but he is continually being tracked down by police inspector Javert after breaking his parole. Valjean attempts to raise Cosette, the daughter of a woman who worked in his factory. The show is filled with iconic songs such as “One Day More,” ” Castle on a Cloud,” “Master of the House,” “I Dreamed a Dream” and “Do You Hear the People Sing?”

“We basically have one or two nights to learn the music and blocking and then we move on,” junior Rory McCollum said, “but I know all the work we put in is going to be worth it.”  Despite the difficulties of the production, the cast still manages to make the most out of rehearsal and have the most fun they can.

“I love the atmosphere of the theater,” senior Taylor Sherman, who plays Cosette, said. “Everyone is working together to make one successful show.”  The cast’s next couple of months are booked. Rehearsal is nearly every night, except for Fridays and a few other days, either starting at 6:30 or 4:00 with the possibility of going as late as 10:00. For a week and a half in April, rehearsal is mandatory with no exceptions, that includes athletics and jobs. Members of the cast don’t see these rehearsals as mandatory or wasting time, they enjoy going and being part of such a large group.

“I love the people,” senior Jenna Reimann, who plays Fantine, said. “I’m coming to rehearsal even if I don’t need to because I love it.”

The performances are on April 16, 17, 22, and 23. Tickets are not yet sold.

Cast

Chain Gang – ensemble men plus Luke Moran
Convict 1 – Mitch Kragenbrink
Convict 2 – Connor Myers
Convict 3 – Ryan Clark
Convict 4 – Christian Cripe
Convict 5 – Elijah Recalde
Javert – Adam Holcomb*
Valjean – Bryce Cox*
Constable 1 – Nathaniel Barnhart
Constable 2 – Aaron Barnhart
Farmer – Stacey Jaeger
Laborer – Hannah Clark
Bishop of Digne – Jordan Hicks
a Sister (Nun 1) – Jordan Greif
a Servant (Nun 2) – Audrey Gothard
the Poor – full company (ensemble men and ensemble women)
Foreman – Charlie Hunter
Worker 1 and 2 – ensemble men
Woman 1 – Alex Abresch
Woman 2 – Laura Player
Girl 1 – Alex Abresch
Girl 2 – Laura Player
Girl 4 – Rory McCollum
Girl 5 – Katheryn Opperman
Fantine – Jenna Reimann*
Sailor 1 – Ryan Clark
Sailor 2 – Jordan Hicks
Sailor 3 – Derek Jordan
Old Woman – Hannah Clark
Old Woman 2 – Cassie Kaminsky
Pimp – Elijah Recalde
Whore 1 – Theresa Gruber-Miller
Whore 2 – Sam White
Whore 3 – Chloe Guillaume
Bamatabois – Christian Cripe
Onlooker 1 – Quinnie Rodman
Onlooker 2 – Emily Friedman
Onlooker 3 – Haley Krob
Onlooker 4 – Quinnie Rodman
Fauchelevant – Derek Jordan
Young Cosette – Fiona Spencer* and Audrey Tucker*
Young Eponine – Fiona Spencer and Audrey Tucker
Mme. Thenardier – Anne Liberko*
Thenardier – Luke Moran*
Inn Patrons – full company
The Beggars (the poor) – full company
Gavroche – Dallas Olberding* and Luke Stephens*
Enjolras – Nicole Margheim*
Marius – Sam Krapfl*
Cosette – Taylor Sherman*
Eponine – Rehanna Rexroat*
Students – ensemble men
Combeferre – Charlie Hunter
Feuilly – Mitch Kragenbrink
Courfeyrac – Christian Cripe
Joly – Stacey Jaeger
Grantaire -Jordan Hicks
Prouvaire – Chloe Guillaume
Lesgles – Quinnie Rodman
Brujon – Rachel Bell
Babet – Theresa Gruber-Miller
Claquesous – Rory McCollum
Montparnasse – Lisa Blythe
Sentry 1 – Ben McGuire
Sentry 2 – Kyler Shannon
Barricade Girls – ensemble women
Army Officer – Thad Wilkins
Woman 1 – Katheryn Opperman
Woman 2 – Rory McCollum
Woman 3 – Hannah Clark
Woman 4 – Alex Abresch
Turning Women – ensemble women
Major Domo – Ben McGuire

Ensemble Men:
Aaron Barnhart, Nathaniel Barnhart, Ryan Clark, Christian Cripe, Jeremy Ferguson, Jordan Hicks, Charlie Hunter,
Derek Jordan, Mitch Kragenbrink, Ben McGuire, Connor Myers, Elijah Recalde, Kyler Shannon

Ensemble Women:
Alex Abresch, Emma Ault, Rachel Bell, Lisa Blythe, Hannah Clark, Lily Cripe, Olive Fitzgerald, Aubrey Frey, Emily Friedman,
Audrey Gothard, Jordan Greif, Macy Griebel, Theresa Gruber-Miller, Chloe Guillaume, Adrienne Hill, Stacey Jaeger,
Cassie Kaminsky, Haley Krob, Rory McCollum, Katheryn Opperman, Laura Player, Sadie Player, Si’le Pollock,
Quinnie Rodman, Chloe Schumacher, Caroline See, Madelyn Steen, Sam White

Students in the Pit

Flute – Kimberly Schroeder
Clarinet – Mikayla Flockhart
Cello – Emily Tvedt
Bass – Martin Benesh
Violin – Lara Celeghin
Violin – Kai Wahlberg
Viola – Zachary Vig
Guitar – Austin Webster
Drum Kit – Trenton Baty
Trumpet – Clarissa Player