PRESENT
“Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum!” Book by Vera Morris, Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado
“Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum!”
Directors’ Notes
Combine a familiar folk tale and some fun tunes with a fabulous cast and Good Things are Bound to Happen!
We would like to take this
opportunity to say thank you to
absolutely everyone who has
made this production possible.
Also, kudos to our wonderful
cast and crew for their dedication and commitment to the show and for being willing to try anything these directors asked of them. We are so proud of all of you!
Finally, thank you to our audience for your support of the Prior Lake Players. We are so grateful you are here and hope you enjoy our toe-tapping musical adaptation of this classic English folk tale.
Kay & Sheri
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Cast of Characters
(in order of appearance)
JACK .......................................................Blake A. Swanson SUSAN................................................... Anais Stentz JACK’s MOTHER .................................. Christa Erickson VILLAGER 1........................................... Cassie Downard VILLAGER 2.......................................... Karl Brown VILLAGER 3.......................................... Audrey Klein VILLAGER 4.......................................... Joey Atkinson VILLAGER 5.......................................... Stephanie Smith VILLAGER 6.......................................... Lisa Atkinson TROLL .................................................... Jack Speltz
BABY TROLLS...................................... Gwen Erickson, Haddie MacGillivray, Eve Wylde CHICKEN ............................................... Austin Runchey
HIGH SHERIFF DUMDUM ................. Tim Gogolin
DEPUTY DUMDUM ............................. David Erickson
PRINCESS TULIP ................................ Maria Atkinson
MISS PRISS.......................................... Andrew Daniels, Zach Schabert BEAN-SELLER...................................... Lucky Nguyen
BEAN-SELLER’s APPRENTICE......... Nico Rivera
VILLAGE FIDDLER* ............................ Calvin Meacham HOUSEKEEPER.................................... Lisa Johnson
COOK...................................................... Bette Block
KITCHEN GIRL 1................................... Audrey Klein
KITCHEN GIRL 2 .................................. Ella Carlson
KITCHEN HELPERS*........................... Bria Fowble, Grace Galbus, Abby Gogolin, Sophia Hauser, Sabrina Jaspers, Chloe Johanson, Kristina Kelly, Abby Leach, Ellie Runchey, Kylie Schroeder, Stephanie Smith, Greta Tompkins, Kaia Wozney GIANT..................................................... Jon Stentz
GOOD QUEEN VIOLET........................ Rose Narveson
VILLAGERS / CHORUS ...................... Anna Clausen, Jacob Downard, Lilyann Downard, Ryan Erickson, Sydney Erickson, Jackson Erwin-Sweeney, Sam Erwin-Sweeney, Abigail Fouberg, Ethan
Glynn, Ethan Heide,
Bella Klein, Ben Klein,
Emma LeClair, Samantha
Pappenfus, Riley Runchey
*- also Villagers/Chorus
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Blake A. Swanson
(Jack)
This seventh grader had the tremendous opportunity to play Kurt in Shakopee High School’s “The Sound of Music” last fall, and he just closed “Thoroughly Modern Millie”
Bette is thrilled she decided to add this adorable show
to her already “busy busy” schedule! She returns to the PLP’s stage after a long break ... previously playing Cassie
at Shakopee West Jr. High. This is Blake’s 14th show, but he is thrilled to be making his PLP debut with this talented cast!
in “A Chorus Line” and the Baroness Elsa Schraeder in ‘sound of Music”. She most recently played the role of Lady Beaconsfield in “Jekyll and Hyde” with The Plays the Thing Productions. She also keeps “busy busy” teaching private Voice, Piano, and Guitar lessons, singing with the Edina Choral and the BSU Alumni Choir, and playing with her three precious grandchildren!
Cast Biographies
Bette Block
(Cook)
Jon Stentz
(Giant)
This is Jon’s second show with PLP, his first role was Mr. Sowerberry in “Oliver!”. He received a BFA in Theater from Hamline University and has performed in various places
Lisa would like to thank
you all for supporting your community LIVE theater! She’s been in four past productions with the players, “Wizard of Oz”, “Arsenic and Old Lace”, and
including Gallery Players, Aradia Theater and the MN Fringe Festival.
Lisa Johnson
(Housekeeper)
Anais Stentz
(Susan)
Anais makes her PLP debut in this show, but she’s no stranger to the stage. She has trained at Mainstream Performing Arts, Stages
This is Christa’s first peformance with the Prior Lake Players. She and her son, Ryan, have been having a great time being part of such a fun play.
“Oliver!”. She’s pretty new to this organization and she absolutely loves the theater arts. Currently, she’s also a board member and she would like to invite you to support PLP as a board member, actor, costumer, behind the scenes - you name it (Let her know if you would like the recipe for “Wiggle Waggle”!)
& MacPhail. Anais has performed in various local musicals and theater
productions.
Jack Speltz
(Troll)
Christa Erickson (Jack’s Mother)
This is Jack’s third PLP show, he’s also been in “Oliver!” and “Charlotte’s Web”. He’s been
in 8 shows at Prior Lake High School, and he’s currently in their production of the “Clumsy
Custard Horror Show”. He’s had a blast working on this production and can”t wait for people to see all the cast’s hard work!
Maria - Congratulations on your 5th performance with the Prior Lake Players. You have grown so much since your 1st performance with the Prior Lake Players in 2011 as Gretel in Hansel and Gretel. You exude such beauty and grace on stage. You have grown to be a beautiful young lady and we are so proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad.
Dear Blake,
Every day we are so proud of the young man you are becoming. Keep reaching for the stars!
Love you “more than that”!
Mom and Dad
SHOUT OUT! SHOUT OUT!
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Tim Gogolin
(High Sheri DumDum)
Tim is from Savage, MN and he’s has been having tons of fun in his stage debut of “Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum!”
This is Rose’s theatrical debut. When she’s not on stage, she enjoys karaoke and traveling to warm places anywhere near an ocean.
Rose Narveson
(Good Queen Violet)
David Erickson
(Deputy DumDum)
David entered the theater world in 2016 with encouragement from his daughters, Sydney and Gwen, who are both in this cast. David previously performed
Lucky was “lucky” enough to be in 4 productions in his career: ‘seussical Jr.”, “Beauty and The Beast”, “For Feet’s Sake”, and props for “The Clumsy Custard Horror Show”. He’s super
in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
excited to add “Fee, Fi,
building up his theater experience!
Lucky Nguyen
(Bean-Seller)
Fo, Fum!” to his list and keep
Audrey Klein
(Kitchen Girl 1*)
Audrey is in 8th grade at St. Michael’s Catholic School and this is her third PLP production. She has found her “home” on the stage and loves being a part of such a fun cast and show!
Ella is joining PLP for her fourth performance. Audience members may recognize her from “Oliver!”, “Charlotte’s Web” or “Noodle Rat, Rotten Hat”.
Maria is the older sister to two brothers, which allows her to channel her inner princess. This is her 5th performance with PLP. Maria’s an avid vocalist; she’s performed at the
Maria Atkinson
(Princess Tulip)
Scott Co Fair, Savage has Talent, Laker Idol and Prior Lake High School’s performances of “Beauty and the Beast” and “Antigone”.
Ella Carlson
(Kitchen Girl 2*) -
Andrew Daniels
(Miss Priss)
This is Andrew’s first show with the Prior Lake Players, but he has appeared in several performances at the Prior Lake High School, including “Beauty and the Beast” and “Antigone”.
Dear Rose,
I”m so glad you took a chance on auditions, and hope this is only one of many performances to come! Love, SB
Nico Rivera
(Bean-Seller’s Apprentice)
Zach Schabert (Miss Priss)
SHOUT OUT!
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Cassie Downard
(Villager 1)
Cassie was actively involved in community theatre in Iowa during high school. She returns to the stage after a 20-year hiatus. O -stage, Cassie enjoys karaoke & runs a fashion retail business, LuLaRoe.
Karl has been in numerous PLP productions, most recently “The Odd Couple (Female Version)” this past November.
This is Joey’s 5th performance with the PLP. He’s also performed at Savage has Talent. Joey writes school newspaper comics and plays trumpet. Joey also enjoys rock climbing, tennis, and he’s a robotics master.
Stephanie enjoys singing in choir and is making her PLP debut with this production.
This is Lisa’s 4th performance with the PLP and she’s currently Secretary on their Board of Directors. Lisa’s a busy mom of three who always tries to fit in a Broadway show or two when traveling to NYC for work.
This is Calvin’s second show with the PLP. He first appeared as a villager & student in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”.
Austin joins us for his second PLP show, he appeared in “Noodle Rat, Rotten Hat”.
He was also in River Valley Theatre’s production of “Little Mermaid, Jr.”.
This is Eve’s first show, and she would like to give a shout out to her uncle Kevin who
is her source of theatrical inspiration.
Gwen is a 3rd grader. This
is her second theater production. She has enjoyed many theater camps. She was most recently in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”.
Calvin Meacham
(Village Fiddler)
Austin Runchey
(Chicken)
Karl Brown
(Villager 2)
Joey Atkinson
(Villager 4)
Eve Wylde
(Baby Troll)
Stephanie Smith
(Villager 5)
Gwen Erickson
(Baby Troll)
Lisa Atkinson
(Villager 6)
Haddie MacGillivray
(Baby Troll)
Joey - Congratulations on your 5th performance with Prior Lake Players. From your first performance as a Frog in Hansel and Gretel to a Villager in Fee Fi Fo Fum, it is so fun to see you on stage and how you add so much fun to the performance. We are so proud of you!!
Love, Mom and Dad
Calvin,
You will always be our favorite Villager! Break a leg.
Love, Mom and Dad
SHOUT OUT! SHOUT OUT!
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Kitchen Helpers
Bria Fowble
Sophia Hauser
Kristina Kelly
Sabrina Jaspers
Chloe Johanson
Abby Leach
Ellie Runchey
Kylie Schroeder
Kaia Wozney
Grace Galbus
“Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum!” is Grace’s sixth show with PLP. Her first performance was as an oyster in “Alice in Wonderland” at the age of 5 and she’s loved being on stage ever since!
Abby’s a sixth grader at Twin Oaks in Prior Lake. She’s excited to be in her first
Greta is currently
a 4th Grader
at Glendale Elementary. She likes to sing, play guitar and play soccer in her spare time. This is her first PLP production.
Abby Gogolin
play with PLP. She also enjoys science, crafts and making homemade dog toys.
Greta Tompkins
Grace, we”ve loved every minute of watching you up on stage!
XOXO - Your biggest fans (Mom and Dad)
Sophia, You create beauty with your remarkable heart.
We remain your #1 admirers!
Love you, Mom & Dad
SHOUT OUT!
SHOUT OUT!
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Villagers
Anna Clausen
Jacob Downard
Lilyann Downard
Ryan Erickson
Jackson Erwin- Sweeney
Sam Erwin- Sweeney
Abigail Fouberg
Ethan Heide
Ben Klein
Bella Klein
Samantha Pappenfus
Riley Runchey
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Sydney Erickson
Sydney is a 6th Grader. When she is not in theater, she enjoys basketball. She recently performed in her school’s production of James and the Giant Peach.
Ethan is a 4th grader at St. Michael’s Catholic school. He enjoys acting and is excited to be a part of this show.
Emma is a 6th grader at twin oaks middle school and is excited to be a part of the production of fee fi fo fum. Previously, she played an orphan in the play Oliver with PLP.
Villagers
Emma LeClair
Ethan Glynn
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Recognition / Thanks
Glendale United Methodist Church, Holy Cross Lutheran Church,
Gina Fern,
The Custodial sta of TOMS, Landmark Creations
Dave Tuma
Prior Lake American
Our amazing cast, along with their wonderful family and friends, who have put so much time and e ort into this production.
(set painter & prop maker for PLP’s production of “Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum!”)
David Dennis Koloc
ARTIST
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Production Crew
Directors .....................................................................Kay Dunning and Sheri Brunner Vocal Director and Choreographer ...........................................................Bette Block Stage Managers ............................................................. Bob and Carrie Cunningham Set Construction Manager .............................................................. Steve Hermansen Set Construction .................................Rick Dunning, Mike Sweeney, Cast & Crew Artistic Painting ..............................................................................................David Koloc Beanstalk................................................................................................Martha Beystrom Costumes.......................Lisa Johnson, Kellie Klein, Tracy Runchey, Cast & Crew Props .............................. Mike Sweeney, David Koloc, Kay Dunning, Cast & Crew Lights.....................................................................................John Lucas, Michele Erwin Publicity......Stephanie Meacham, Lisa Atkinson, Michele Erwin, Cast & Crew Photographer / Videographer...................................................................... Juris Ozols Volunteer Coordinator................................................................................Lisa Atkinson Tickets ............................................................................... Don Arneson, Joyce Arneson Lobby ................................................Don Arneson, Joyce Arneson, Thomas Renner
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About the Prior Lake Players
The Prior Lake Players is a 100% volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to providing quality theatre entertainment to Prior Lake and surrounding areas. The Prior Lake Players has been an active part of the Twin Cities community since 1972.
Prior Lake Players Board of Directors
President ...................................................................................................Kay Dunning Vice President....................................................................................Thomas Renner Treasurer................................................................................................ Joyce Arneson Secretary................................................................................................. Lisa Atkinson Public Relations Director ..................................................... Stephanie Meacham Social Activities Director .................................................................... Lisa Johnson Long Range Planning/Properties Director..........................Michael Sweeney Membership Director ........................................................................... Don Arneson Technology Director............................................................................Michele Erwin At-Large......................................................................................................... John Lucas
Nick Sotis Scholarship Information
The Prior Lake Players are now accepting applications for the 2017 Nick Sotis Memorial Scholarship. This annual scholarship is worth up to $1,000 and is awarded to a high school senior who demonstrates a strong theatrical background.
Applicants must be graduating from Prior Lake High School or must have been active with the Prior Lake Players during their high school career.
Applications are due April 21, 2017. Visit plplayers.org for details.
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