Crew
Director: Mr. Christian Frieden Assistant Director: ................................................................ Mrs. Carolyn Frieden PAC Manager: .............................................................................. Mr. Jake Schenck Set Builders: Gemma Baines, Mr. Jeremiah Kramper Stage Manager: .............................................................................. Annelise Mesa* Assistant Stage Managers: Cheyanne Gratz, Brody Sorn Dramaturg: Angela Cho Lighting Crew: .............................................. Kyele Journey*, Victoria Sanderson, Audio Crew: Braydon Beck*, Anastasia Halcomb, ......................................................... Trinity Halcomb, Lucia Jahn*, Jackson Lawyer Director of Props and Costumes: .......................................................Susan Dibble Props and Costumes: Chloe Baker, Emma Ballard, Elizabeth Carmona, Rosemary Cook, Archer Dibble, Harley Fandel*, Martyn Folowell, Juniper Gray, Addisyn Hansen, Salem Herron*, Lilly Jobst, Keira Jones, Tia Leindecker, Maddelin Matrick, Nina McClung, Autumn Mohring*, Jazlyn Oberg, Kaitlyn Ogden, Lela Pagles, Cristina Pennell, Alistair Petz, Annalise Schmidt, Maddie Schnurr, Sophi Stout, Alanna Sularz, Matilda Sumpter, Aeris Trapp, Angel Van, Molly Vosberg, Asher Wadsworth*, Gabe Wanless, Berlin Weidman Makeup and Hair: ............ Macie Schroeder & members of Props & Costumes *Denotes Tech Crew head Dickerson & Nieman- Brad Martin Elite Dental Belvidere Farmers Mutual Insurance Finley Buick GMC Hononegah Dental State Farm Insurance - Cathy Bellich Stonebridge Kennels Today’s Dental Beloit Health System Beloit Special Machining Co Inc Farmers Insurance - Jeff Richter Murray Auto Salvage Shaver Insurance Agency Stillman Bank American Bell Screen Printing Co. Blain’s Farm & Fleet - Rockton Dickerson & Nieman - Debbie DeMars Meraki Salon & Studio Pietro’s Pizza - Roscoe Aaron’s Lock and Safe Buss Landscaping Captains Galley Christofferson Moving & Storage Farmers Insurance - Michelle McNew Haas Construction Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory Pizza Ranch of Roscoe Whiffletree Bar & Grill Detail Guys Auto Spa Law Office of Alexander Smith LOL Grooming Orchid Nails & Spa Steven E Atterbury & Associates Warren Plumbing PLEASE THANK THE ADVERTISERS THAT MAKE THIS PROGRAM POSSIBLE
Act
Intermission
1 Act 1 Scene 1 - The Dowd Residence Act 1 Scene 2 - Chumley’s Rest
Act 2 Act 2 Scene 1 - The Dowd Residence Act 2 Scene 2 - Chumley’s Rest Act 3 Act 3 - Chumley’s Rest
Director’s Note
Hello, and welcome to Hononegah’s Performing Arts Center! Thank you for joining us for this performance, for supporting our students, and for patronizing local theatre in our community. When selecting a play to produce, two questions always drive my decision: why this play, and why this play now? Mary Chase was inspired to write Harvey upon witnessing a neighbor grieve the death of her son in the Pacific War, according to a profile article in the Saturday Evening Post. With the hope of making her neighbor one day laugh again, Chase began writing. Harvey premiered on Broadway in November 1944 to incredible success. Chase would even go on to win the Pulitzer Prize in Drama the next year, beating Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie. What was it that drew mid-1940s Americans to this play? For one thing, the news about World War II was negatively affecting the American public and psyche. Instead of following Mary Chase’s example and providing solace to our neighbors, we often give in to fear, allowing today’s dread-filled headlines to divide us. We find ourselves placing strangers, friends, and families in boxes based on how they react to and cope with our world. According to the encyclopedia kept in Chumley’s Rest, a pooka is a “fairy creature in animal form” from Celtic mythology that is “wise but mischievous.” While Harvey does have a “function” to slow down, manipulate, and even stop time, he does not abuse this power, aside from pulling the occasional prank. Harvey is only ever simply there which means one is always welcome to see Harvey if they allow themselves to see him. In a lot of ways, this play is an admonishment for how we ought to live our lives. While our world is filled with darkness and despair, if we open ourselves up to each other, engage in genuine fellowship, and truly see one another, we too can appreciate the beautiful mystery of our world that Elwood sees whenever he interacts with his invisible best friend. I invite you now to enjoy–and learn from–our production of Harvey.
-Mr. Christian Frieden
Cast In Order of Appearance Miss Johnson ................................................................................... Kirra Fluegel Myrtle Mae Simmons ............................................................. Aubrey Hartweck Veta Louise Simmons Olivia Gelander Elwood P. Dowd Alix Real Harvey As Himself Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet ................................................................... Ingrid Roeske Ruth Kelly ..................................................................................... Elayna Robins Duane Wilson.................................................................................. Gabe Serrano Dr. Lyman Sanderson ...................................................................... Casey Bohn Dr. William Chumley Aiden Vanfleet Betty Chumley Elizabeth Thor Judge Omar Gaffney Trevor Beed E.J. Lofgren ................................................................................... Saylor Kieper FARMERS INSURANCEMICHELLE MCNEW 815-957-1110 1116 CANNELL CT SUITE 3 ROCKTON,IL
Cast Bios
Trevor Beed, Judge Omar Gaffney
Grade 11
Trevor has only been in one play before: Alice In Wonderland. He loves anything entertain ment. His hobbies include playing video games, creating short films, watching horror movies, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and listening to music. He thanks his family for being so flexible with scheduling and being super supportive.
Casey Bohn, Dr. Lyman Sanderson
Grade 12
This is Casey’s first play! He has previously played Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Gavroche in Les Miserables, and Schroeder in Charlie Brown. Casey would like to thank his family, friends, and mother for all of their support in the fine arts.
Kirra Fluegel, Miss Johnson
Grade 10
Kirra first wants to thank her amazing directors and cast members for this journey. She also wants to thank her parents for always supporting her. She has been doing theater since fifth grade, and Harvey will be her eleventh show. This has been such a fun and amazing show for Kirra, and she will miss it when it’s over.
Olivia Gelander, Veta Louise Simmons
Grade 12
This is Olivia’s fourth show at Hononegah and ninth show overall. She would first like to thank Mr. & Mrs. Frieden for not only being some of the best directors she’s ever had, but also for being some of the most genuine and kind people. Mr. Frieden has helped Olivia grow in her acting and stage presence, and Mrs. Frieden continues to inspire and motivate Olivia everyday musically, and personally. She would also like to thank her family for constantly being sup portive, and her boyfriend for pushing her to be her best self and always being there for her. Enjoy the show!
Aubrey Hartwreck, Myrtle Mae Simmons
Grade 9
Aubrey is so excited to be involved in Hononegah’s production of Harvey by Mary Chase! She has been in two prior shows, Shrek and Mary Poppins, and she is ecstatic to continue growing in her theater journey. She hopes to continue to act in future shows with Hononegah. This show has been such a fun experience for her, and she hopes you enjoy it as much as she has!
Saylor Kieper, E.J. Lofgren
Grade 11
Harvey is Saylor’s seventh show and her first play. Some of her previous shows include Les Misérables, Shrek the Musical, and Cats. Another school activity she participates in besides theater is Hononegah’s SOAR Tutoring & Mentoring. In Saylor’s free time she enjoys hanging out with friends, playing instruments, learning about interesting science topics, and play ing videogames. She thanks her mother for continuously supporting her theater career,
Alix Real, Elwood P. Dowd
Grade 11
This is Alix’s first lead role! He’s more than excited to share the story of Harvey the Pooka with everyone and their yurt. He expresses thanks to all his wonderful castmates, who have all worked hard to put on this show.
Elayna Robins, Nurse Kelly
Grade 12
This is Elayna’s fifth show! She has participated in Dear Edwina Jr., The Lion King Jr., Hamlet, and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She thanks her mom for encouraging her to audition and participate in productions. She plans on continuing to do local theater when she graduates.
Ingrid Roeske, Mrs. Eugene Chauvenet
Grade 12
This is Ingrid’s first play at Hononegah! She did productions in middle school and is happy to be back on the stage! Ingrid is also involved in Choir, the Girl’s Bowling Team, and the National Honor Society. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing piano, sewing, and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Frieden and the crew for making this show possible! She would also like to thank her parents and family for all their support in everything she does! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Gabriel Serrano, Mr. Wilson Grade 10
This is Gabe’s first production! After taking one year of theater class and missing it during school this year, he built the courage to audition. Not believing he would actually get a part, he was cast! He is excited for all of his friends and family to see him perform in Harvey. Even though it is hard work, he knows it will all be worth it in the end!
Elizabeth Thor, Betty Chumley
Grade 12
Elizabeth can not wait to share her last and best play at Hononegah! She wants to say thank you to yet another amazing cast. Elizabeth would also like to thank all of her family and friends supporting her throughout these four years! You might have also seen her in Beauty and the Beast (ensemble) and Adam and Eve (Eve). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Special Thanks
Superintendent Mr. Michael Dugan and the Hononegah Board of Education
Principal Mr. Chad Dougherty and the Hononegah Administration
The Fine Arts Department
Hononegah Faculty and Staff
Parents & Families of Hononegah’s Fine Arts Students
Jeremiah Kramper
Susan Dibble
Jake Schenk
Kelley Beard
Diane Eymann
Rebecca Robinson
John Sisson
Cari Vanderheyden and Brad Bond of the Graphic Design and Print Media Department Students of Digital Design and Illustration
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