
The cast and crew of "Time and Time Again," time travel into the past as they prepare to perform on March 24 and 25. As the actors and actresses rehearse, with direction by Mr. Clark and Mrs. Asher, they are challenged by the musical's setting, in the present and during Eisenhower's presidency. Many students play roles in both eras.
The aspect of time travel in the musical affects costumes, props, scenery, and student personalities. Scenery was constructed by the set crew with help from other willing volunteers.
The time traveling protagonist is Victor Ames, played by Brandon Straka. His parents are portrayed by Cortney Wettlaufer and Andy Willis. Other cast members include: Molly Bauer (Electra Mulligan), Tony Guggenmos (Marlon Van Burt), Kevin Heitz (Horace), Anne Heitz (Mrs. Swanson), Tricia Fuhrer (Miss Guppy), Kylie Cole (Amanda Venezuela), Corey Schneider (Morris Schwarzenegger), Becky Gray (Miss Laine), Frances Shefel (Coral), Brook Soukup (Louise and Waitress), Deann Boettcher (Venus Mulligan), Andrea Flaherty (Felicity Fern), Vicki Pribil ( Stacie Sledge), Dave Williamson (Archie), and Robbe Peetz (Mary).
Mike Watson, Brian Fuchser, Adam Marx, Ryan Winter, Luke Zak, Zach Zastrow, and Brandon Dugan are members of the "Wild Ones", a 1950's motorcycle gang. Mike Watson, Adam Marx, Brain Fuchser, Ryan Winters Jamie Givens, Jennifer Shoemaker, Joy Bahrij, and Makala Givens are in the chorus.
Terry Kloppenborg plays piano and Adam Musil plays drums. Other music and sound is managed by Corey Schneider and Russ Berg. Frances Shefl is prop manager. Zach Zastrow and Ami Buckendahl work the lights. Luke Zak runs the curtain. Cortney Flaherty and Katy Haggerty are in charge of costumes.
Through the combined efforts of the entire cast and crew "Time and Time Again" will take the audience with them on a voyage through time.
-Francis Shefl