MHS Cast Shines  in “A Christmas Carol” This Weekend

Banish your bah-humbugs with the beloved holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.” This  two-act adaptation of the traditional Charles Dickens tale returns to the stage in the Milbank High School Theater for two performances this weekend. Choose Friday, November 7 or Saturday November 8. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $5 for adults and $3 for students. Refreshments will be offered during intermission. A free will donation is requested.

Hunter Reede leads a cast of 23 actors along with six key backstage roles. Reede plays the iconic Ebeneezer Scrooge –the miser who is transformed after he is visited by the Ghost  of Christmas Past (Rebecca Lavallee), the Ghost of Christmas Present (Sam Shelstad), and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (Preston Laskowske). Sebastian Vogel portrays Bob Cratchit – Scrooge’s long-suffering clerk. Parker Grabow embodies Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s phantom former business partner who warns Scrooge of his impending fate if he refuses to change his ways.

Narration is provided by an ensemble of carolers.Their voices and presence immerse the audience in the merry world of Dickens and the joyful spirit of the season.

Additional cast members and their roles:
Fred –Jack ter Denge
Mr. Fezziwig/Fred’s Friend –Parker Laskowske
Mr. Wilkins/Young Ebeneezer/Peter –Tate Pew
Mr. Banks/Dick –Darin Hagen
Ensemble/Old Rich Woman –Jenna Korstjens
Ensemble/Fred’s Wife –Caitlyn Frerichs
Ensemble/Mrs. Cratchit –Alexis Meyer
Ensemble/Mrs. Fezziwig/Ignorance Eleanor Gastineu Ensemble/Belle –Alayna Gloe
Ensemble/ Belle’s daughter/Want Charlotte Gastineau Ensemble/Old Rich Woman(man) –Taylor Hallquist
Ensemble/Poor Old Woman –Adrienne Korth
Ensemble/Poor Young Woman –Gabriella Parent
Ensemble/Belinda –Kinley Van Hoorn
Ensemble, Fred’s Wife’s Friend –Izabella Glomstad
Ensemble/Martha –Jemma Frerichs
Belle’s Husband/Poor Old Man –Parker Cordingly
Tiny Tim –Colton Roark

Director Holly McKernan is supported by her assistant director and stage manager Kaitlyn Brandenburger, assistant director and lights manager Dana Chan, and assistant director and sound manager Cody Wiik.  Emmett Schuelke and Tayton Reede are in charge of backstage operations. Grace Voeltz is the makeup artist.

Submitted Photos: Top- The Cratchitts; Colton Roark, Tate Pew, Sebastion Vogel, Alexis Meyer, Kinley Vanhoorn, Jemma Frerichs.
Bottom- Hunter Reede.