Grinnell High School Theatre presents Disney's 'Freaky Friday'

          Grinnell High School Theatre presents Disney’s “Freaky Friday,” a new musical based on the novel of the same name by Mary Rodgers. The musical was adapted by Bridgit Carpenter with music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey.
      The GHS production is slated for April 19-21 in the school auditorium and is under the direction of Rachel DeBoer with music by Michael Gookin. Technical director is Kenneth Phipps and choreographer is Valerie Williams.
        Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Synopsis:
        An adaptation of the classic novel and beloved films, “Freaky Friday” follows teenager Ellie Blake and her mother, Katherine, on the weirdest, strangest, craziest, freakiest day of their whole lives. Try as they might, Katherine and Ellie just can’t seem to understand each other: Ellie wants her mom to stop trying to change her, while Katherine wants her daughter to be the best version of herself that she can be. On a fateful Friday, the day before Katherine’s wedding, something magical occurs when mother and daughter swap bodies. Now, both will have literally spend a day walking in each other’s shoes, learning about each other and the struggles each goes through and forging a new mother-daughter relationship in this hilarious, energetic, and moving musical comedy.
Cast:
     • Ellie Blake – Maggie Kaup; • Katherine Blake – Peyton Stensrud; • Mike – Roman Mackenzie; • Fletcher Blake – Reece Madren; • Adam – Will Dahlby Albright; • Torrey – Natalie Nieuwsma; • Savannah –Lucy Lindberg; Gretchen – Jeslyn Voogd; Senor O’Brien/Pastor Bruno/Hannah’s Dad – Billy Lopatto; Hannah – Elisabeth Kelley-Chown; Danielle/Mrs. Luckenbill – Peyton Stevenson; Louis/Parker – Thea Sherman; Officer Kowalski/Wells – Toby Crandall; Officer Sitz/Mr. Blumen/Grandpa – Aaron Blanchard; Dr. Ehrin – Ketsia Kiphanzu; Ms. Meyers/Savannah’s Mom – Frances Pedersen; and Mrs. Time/Grandma Helene/Gretchen’s Mom – Mackenzie Kohl.
Chorus:
     Addy Belcher – Savannah’s Minion; Anna Schubert – Adam’s Mom; Cailyn Grabe; Cora Miller – Savannah’s Minion/Parker’s Mom, Fish Vendor; Judith Perez-Valentin – Savannah’s Minion/Laurel; Madie Fenner, Matt Kim – Well’s Dad; Piper Donohoe – Savannah’s Minion; Piper Madren – Cater Waiter/Security Guard; Rylee Belcher, Slane McCue and Sarah Ashing – Savannah’s Minion.
Crew:
      Stage Manager – Cameron Thompson; Assistant Stage Manager – Diane Boyd; Assistant Stage Manager – Lucy Turley; Assistant Stage Manager – River Haenfler; Costume Crew Chief – Ava Valenic; Costume Crew – Abigail Hammond; Costume Crew – Tayla Fabor; Costume Crew – Jack Hutchinson; House Manager – Myles Manley; Makeup Crew Chief – Rhianna Raney; Makeup Crew – Talia Osera; Makeup Crew – Lucy Skouson; Sound Chief – Joel Dressler; Mic Crew – Ian Hammond; Mic Crew – Liam Lease; Props Crew Chief – Isadora Boyer; Props Crew – Jolene Dostal; Props Crew – Jonathan Solomon; Lighting Chief – Liam Leasure; Set Construction – Cameron Corey; and Set Construction – Jonathan Solomon.
        The characters denoted with an asterisk are the primary leads.
Tickets:
 Tickets for Disney’s “Freaky Friday, a new musical are available online at https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CJOP for $12 or $15 at the door.