Auditions & Info

Hairspray Cast List

Many thanks to everyone who auditioned for our production. We were very impressed with all the talent on display this week!

The following people should pick up a script from Mr. Tower in room 126. Schedules will be available soon. In the meantime, all cast members should plan to attend an orientation rehearsal on Monday, February 5, at 3:00 in the high school auditorium.

Tracy Turnblad Liv MacLachlan
Edna Turnblad Daniel Bush

Wilbur Turnblad Kate Crabbe

Penny Pingleton Anna Helder

Link Larkin Wren Johnston

Corny Collins Aaron Machuta

Amber VonTussle Lee Karas

Velma VonTussle Amaris Demaray

Seaweed J. Stubbs TBA

Little Inez Stubbs Laylah Russell

Motormouth Mabel Amarie Huston

The Dynamites

Judine Alex Smith

Kamilah / Cindy Wilkins Aliyah Garner

Shayna Avaiah Carpenter

The Council Kids

Brad Hayley Van Dyke

Tammy Brielle Wynne

Fender Logan Garcia

Sketch Chase Willson

Shelley Abbi Mazzola

IQ Hannah Kempf

Brenda / Beatnik Chick Yarlis Valdez

Lou Ann Izzy Cuncannan

The Detention Kids

Duane Quintin Jones

Gilbert TBA

Stooie TBA

Pearl Angelica (Jelly) Ferell

Lorraine Makela Smith

Other Detention Kid Valeria Matheus

Other Detention Kid Victoria (Venus) Morales

Principal / Mr. Pinky /
  Mr. Spritzer / Male Guard James Courville

Prudy Pingleton Jaelyn Richardson

Gym Teacher, Matron Claire Crabbe

Citizens of Baltimore

Jozlin Graham

Madison Sorensen

Jordan Popa

Liz Visco

Lexie Schwander

Skylar DeHuff

Lydia Helder

Call Back List for Hairspray

The production team would like to thank everyone who auditioned this week. Thanks for braving the snowy weather to come out and perform for us!

The following people should attend a callback audition on Friday, January 19, at 3:00 in the high school choir room.

Daniel Bush
James Courville
Claire Crabbe
Amaris Demaray
Aliyah Garner
Anna Helder
Amarie Huston
Wren Johnston
Lee Karas
Aaron Machuta
Liv MacLachlan
Valeria Matheus
Victoria Morales
Chase Willson
Brielle Wynne

The final cast list will be posted early Friday evening. Make sure you check back, even if your name isn't on this list. Thanks, everyone!

How to Audition

1. Sign up here for a one-hour audition time block on Monday, Jan. 15, or Wednesday, Jan. 17.

2. Find here a copy of the song you want to use to audition. The music is also available on the bulletin board outside Room 126.

3. Show up with a completed audition form (available here or on the bulletin board outside Room 126) to the Choir Room for your assigned time and show us what you've got!

Here are "accompaniment only" versions of the tracks (which is what will be played during the audition).

There will be two music teaching sessions in the Choir Room to work with our music director, Ms. Niewiada, to learn the audition music. One session will be after school Monday, Dec. 18, from 3:00 - 4:30; the other session will be Thursday, Jan. 11, from 6:00 - 7:30. Attendance at an audition music rehearsal is not required to audition.  

Callbacks will be held after school on Friday, January 19 in the Choir Room.

Character breakdown details are available here if you are interested in information about the available roles.

Cast List for Clue

The Directing Team would like to thank everyone who came out and auditioned for Clue.  We honor your time and talent, and we are blown away by the talent on display at Grandville High School.  We hope to see everyone in future productions in some capacity at Grandville High School.

The following have been cast in the Winter Show, Clue.  Those cast may pick up a script from Mr. Fischer in RTC (Room 249) at any time.  Rehearsals will begin Monday, December 4th, after school in Project Room 290.  

Wadsworth:  Aaron Machuta

Yvette:  Brielle Wynne

Miss Scarlet:  Lee Rae Karas

Mrs. Peacock:  Liv MacLachlan

Mrs. White:  Claire Crabbe

Colonel Mustard:  Daniel Bush

Professor Plum:  Kate Crabbe

Mr. Green:  Daven Dubois

Ensemble Member (Cook, Singing Telegram, and others):  Faywen Adams

Ensemble Member (Mr. Boddy, Motorist, Police Chief):    Wren Johnston

Ensemble Member (Unexpected Cop, Backup Cop, and others):   Maya DeMaar

Call-Back List for Clue

The following people should plan to attend a Call-Back Audition in the GHS Auditorium beginning at 3:00 and going until no later than 5:00 on Thursday, November 9th. You will be reading sections from the script. Please email Mr. Fischer or Mr. Fitzpatrick right away if you're unable to attend or not be able to be present the entire time. Note:  Call-Backs may end early.  The Final Cast List will be posted on the evening of Thursday, September 9, after Call-Back Auditions conclude.

Faywen Adams

Daniel Bush

James Courville

Claire Crabbe

Kate Crabbe

Maya DeMaar

Daven Dubois

Addison Dunn

Danielle Huynh

Wren Johnston

Lee Rae Karas

Aaron Machuta

Liv MacLachlan

Josiah Maring

Leah Matthysse

Nina Nian

Liz Sholl

Yarlis Valdez

Evan Williams

Chase Willson

Brielle Wynne

Auditions for Clue

Performance Dates: February 1-4
Rehearsals begin December 4th.

How to Audition:

1.  Sign up for a time slot on the Sign Up Genius page HERE.  Auditions are on Monday, Nov. 6th from 3:00-6:00 in the Auditorium and Tuesday, Nov. 7th from 3:00-4:00 (in half hour slots) in Project Room 280.

2. Fill out an audition form.  Print out a copy from here, the Sign Up Genius page, or grab a copy found on the theatre board outside room 126.  Bring it with you to auditions.

3. Grab a monologue sheet from here, the Sign Up Genius page, or from the theatre board outside room 126.  Pick one monologue to audition with.

4. Show up at your assigned time with your completed form and monologue, and present your monologue.

5. Auditions are CLOSED- Only those auditioning will be allowed admittance.

6. Callback auditions will be Thursday, Nov.  9th, from 3:00-5:00.  Callback list will be posted on this site on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning outside room 126.  Cast list will be posted Thursday evening on this site and Friday morning outside room 126.

Thank you for your interest in GHS Theatre!  We hope to see you at auditions!

A Christmas Carol Cast List

A HUGE thank you to all the talented people who auditioned for this production. We hope to see every one of you involved with the theatre program at Grandville High School for a long time to come!

The following people should pick up a script and schedule from Mr. Tower in Room 126 and clear their calendars for our Orientation / Read-Through / Costume Fitting on Wednesday, September 20, at 6:00 pm in the auditorium.

A Christmas Carol Call-Back List

The following people should plan to attend a Call-Back Audition in the GHS Auditorium beginning at 3:00 and going until no later than 5:00 on Thursday, September 14. You will be reading sections from the script. Please email Mr. Tower right away if you're unable to attend or not be able to be present the entire time. The Final Cast List will be posted on the evening of Thursday, September 14, after Call-Back Auditions conclude.

Daniel Bush
James Courville
Claire Crabbe
Kade Crabbe
Amaris Demaray
Daven Dubois
Sam Eyestone
Logan Garcia
Jozlin Graham
Wren Johnston
Quintin Jones
Lee Karas
Aaron Machuta
Ava Maier
Liv MacLachlan
Abbi Mazzola
Shawn Millner
Aidan Post
Avani Rohrer
Kenzi  Schacheck
Brendan Sonnema
William Suazo
Yarlis Valdez
Evan Williams
Chase Willson
Brielle Wynne

Cast List for Shrek the Musical

Many thanks to everyone who auditioned for this year's musical. Thanks for being willing to put yourself out there and give the process your all! You are an impressive group of performers.

The following people should pick up a Commitment Form from Mr. Tower in Room 126 during the day on Monday, Dec. 5. Those signed forms are due back to Mr. Tower by Monday, Dec. 12. Rehearsals will start the week of January 30, 2023; music and scripts will be available at that time. There will be some optional but recommended "master class" sessions in January (working around the winter play schedule).

Shrek Aidan Moes

Fiona Jayce Dykstra

Donkey Daven Dubois

Lord Farquaad / Knight 3 Reid Fisher

Dragon / Mama Ogre / Mama Bear Liv MacLachlan

Gingy / Sugar Plum Fairy / Blind Mouse Dania Hamil

Pinocchio / Knight 1 Aidan Hasty

Big Bad Wolf Brendan Sonnema

Little Pig #1 / Pied Piper Lucie Troyer

Little Pig #2 Faywen Adams

Little Pig #3 Lee Karas

White Rabbit Claire Crabbe

Peter Pan Wren Johnston

Wicked Witch Delaney McDonald

Ugly Duckling Emma Jaworowicz

Papa Ogre / Papa Bear / Knight 4 Conner Popa

Mad Hatter Ella McCrumb

Humpty Dumpty Brianna Kiekintveld

Elf Kate Crabbe

Grumpy Cole Gritter

Thelonius Quinton Jones

King Harold / Captain / Knight 2 Aaron Machuta

Queen Lillian / Fairy Godmother / Blind Mouse Kiely Metzger

Teen Fiona / Blind Mouse Anna Helder

Ensemble (Specific Roles to be Assigned Later): Declinn Adams, Kaylee Bourne, Daniel Bush, Amaris Demaray, Amelia Emmons, Jozlin Graham, Pax Gulker, Sydney Jaarsma, Paige Jenkins, Michael Malinowski, Sarah Marfia, Mara Meeuwsen, Aiden Oosterheert, Jordan Popa, Laney Quist, Daniel Sholl, Alexandria Smith, Reaganne Streeter, Katie Weiss, Chase Willson, Brielle Wynne

Cast List for The Bold, The Young, and The Murdered

The Directing team would like to thank everyone who auditioned for The Bold, The Young, and The Murdered.  Your time and talent is much appreciated, and Grandville High School  is fortunate to have such amazingly talented students!

The following have been cast in The Bold, The Young, and The Murdered.  Those cast may pick up their script at any time on Friday, Dec 2 from Mr. Fischer in his room (249), or pick it up at the first rehearsal after school on Friday, Dec 2.  Cast members will also need to join the Google Classroom for the show.

Rehearsal on Friday, Dec 2 will be an orientation with costume measurements, schedule clarification, character analysis, and research assignments, with a hard stop of 5:00. There will be no scheduled read-through at this time.  We are also aware of musical callbacks, and those that need to attend those will be excused during their callback times to do so, but must return when they can.

Friday’s rehearsal is in the BAND ROOM.

Jake Strong/Morris Nyborg:  Aidan Hasty

Sebastian Strong/Bill Wiley:  Reid Fisher

Valencio Di Carpathio/John Burke:  Aidan Moes

Mona Jeffries/Cybil Dane:  Lucie Troyer

Eileen Silverstedt/Amy White:  Dania Hamil

Jessica Silverstedt/Danielle Farris:  Jayce Dykstra

Doctor William Bradley/Tyler Tripodo:  Kate Crabbe

Sequoyia/Lily Baumgartner:  Lee Karas

Oli:  Wren Johnston

Kaitlin:  Liv MacLachlan

Keri:  Claire Crabbe

Brooke:  Emma Jaworowicz

Mary:  Aria Beecher

Keyboardist:  Daven Dubois

Auditions for The Bold, The Young, and The Murdered

Performance Dates: January 26-29
Rehearsals begin December 2nd.

How to Audition:

1.  Sign up for a time slot on the Sign Up Genius page HERE.  Auditions are on Monday, Nov. 28th and Tuesday, Nov. 29th from 3:30-6:00 (in half hour slots) in Project Room 280.

2. Fill out an audition form.  Print out a copy from here, the Sign Up Genius page, or grab a copy found on the theatre board outside room 126.  Bring it with you to auditions.

3. Grab a monologue sheet from here, the Sign Up Genius page, or from the theatre board outside room 126.  Pick one monologue to audition with.

4. Show up at your assigned time with your completed form and monologue, and present your monologue.

5. Auditions are CLOSED- Only those auditioning will be allowed admittance.

6. Callback auditions will be Thursday, Dec. 1, from 3:00-5:00.  Callback list will be posted on this site on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning outside room 126.  Cast list will be posted Thursday evening on this site and Friday morning outside room 126.

Thank you for your interest in GHS Theatre!  We hope to see you at auditions!

How to Audition

1. Sign up here for a one-hour audition time on Monday, Nov. 28, or Tuesday, Nov. 29.

2. Find here a copy of the song you want to use to audition. The music is also available on the bulletin board outside Room 126.

3. Show up with a completed audition form (available here or on the bulletin board outside Room 126) to the Choir Room for your assigned time and show us what you've got!

To help you with the music, here are reference recordings of what all of the audition songs sound like.

And here are "accompaniment only" versions of the tracks (which is what will be played during the audition).

There will be a "drop in" session in the Choir Room after school Monday, Nov. 21, to review the music. Participants are allowed to come and go as needed. It is not required to audition.  

Callbacks will be held after school on Friday, December 2 in the Choir Room.

Romeo and Juliet Cast List

Congratulations to the cast of Romeo and Juliet!  These people should
1) pick up a script (which is yours to keep, highlight, and take notes in) from Mr. Tower on Friday, Sept. 16, or Monday, Sept. 19;
2) look for an invitation to a Google Classroom site where they can find the rehearsal schedule and other important information; and
3) plan to attend our orientation and read-through rehearsal Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the auditorium from 3:00 - 6:00 with their Chromebook, script, and a pencil.

Prince Escalus - Quintin Jones

Mercutio / Apothecary - Kate Crabbe

Paris - Daniel Bush

Lord Montague - Conner Popa

Lady Montague - Aria Beecher

Romeo - Reid Fischer

Benvolio / Friar John - Aidan Hasty

Balthasar - Wren Johnston

Lord Capulet - Aidan Moes

Lady Capulet - Dania Hamil

Juliet - Jayce Dykstra

Tybalt - Cole Gritter

Nurse - Olivia MacLachlan

Peter - Shaw Peeks

Sampson / 1st Watchman - Evan Williams

Friar Laurence - Aaron Machuta

Citizens of Verona - Faywen Adams, Claire Crabbe, Izzy Cuncannan, Paige Jenkins, Emma Jaworowicz, Lee Karas, Anna Kooima, Abbi Mazzola, Lucie Troyer, Chase Willson

** Other specific roles will be filled during the rehearsal process.

Thanks again to everyone who auditioned. We hope to see you all involved in this show and many others to come!

Call Back List for Romeo and Juliet

The following people should plan to attend a Call Back Audition where they will be asked to read scenes from the script. Call Backs will be held Thursday from 3:00 to no later than 5:00 in the high school auditorium.  (PLEASE NOTE: there will be some people on the final Cast List who are not on the Call Back List, so please make sure you check back for the final Cast List to be posted sometime Thursday, September 15.)

Aria Beecher
Daniel Bush
Kate Crabbe
Izzy Cuncannan
Jayce Dykstra
Reid Fisher
Cole Gritter
Dania Hamil
Aidan Hasty
Emma Jaworowicz
Wren Johnston
Quintin Jones
Aaron Machuta
Olivia MacLachlan
Aidan Moes
Shaw Peeks
Conner Popa
Lucie Troyer
Evan Williams

Crew Forms for 2022-23

The Grandville High School theatre technical crew is responsible for building and painting sets, designing or finding props, running lights and sound, and serving as running crew (also known as stage or deck crew) during each production.

If you would like to be part of the theatre tech crew, please download and print the forms below and drop them off in the High School main office. Then look for an email from Brian Sherwood or Bri Little with more information.  Also, plan on attending (if you're able) the crew training sessions the week of Sept. 19 - 23.  It will be a great way to learn more about the work that our tech crew does.

(Please note: Since these documents are for student use only, you must be logged in on a Grandville Public Schools account to access them.)

The Music Man Cast

The directing team would like to thank everyone who auditioned for The Music Man. Please plan to meet in the auditorium Monday at 3:30 for an informational meeting and costume measurements. Below is the cast:

Charlie Cowell- Cole Gritter

Conductor- Logan Vandernaalt

Harold Hill- Reid Fisher

Shinn- Aidan Moes

Ewart Dunlop (T2)- Marshall Hubert

Oliver Hix (T1)-Kevin Kline

Jacey Squires (Baritone)- Aaron Wheeler

Olin Britt (Bass)- Zhak Pokora

Marcellus Washburn- Aiden Hasty

Tommy Djilas-Wren Johnston

Marian Paroo- Brooke Larson

Mrs. Paroo- Delaney McDonald

Amaryllis- Rilynn White

Winthrop Paroo- Aaron Machuta

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn- Lucie Troyer

Zaneeta Shinn- Kaylee Bourne

Gracie Shinn- Faywen Adams 

Alma Hix- Elaina Organek 

Maud Dunlop- Dania Hamil

Ethel Toffelmier- Audrey Renkema

Mrs. Squires-  Ahlivia Carl

Constable Locke- Logan Vandernaalt

Teen ensemble/dancers (may add people)

Kaylee Bourne

Cole Gritter

Anna Helder

Anna Johnston

Conner Popa

Ethan Schultz

Ensemble/ Townspeople not named above

Malorie Eichstaedt 

Rex Holmes

Paige Jenkins

Quintin Jones

Brianna Kiekintveld

Charlie Legate

Kaylie Manry

Val Matheus

Miya Rincones

ELizabeth Visco

Katie Weiss

Angelica Wollen

Zac Zemba

The Music Man Callback List

The production team would like to thank everyone who  auditioned this week. The final cast list will go up Friday night (there are MANY people cast who are not listed below), but in order to make final decisions, we need to see the following people Friday after school:

Reid Fisher

Aidan Hasty

Brooke Larsen

Aaron Wheeler

Please see Mrs. Fischer AFTER 1st hour on Wednesday for your callback materials. 

The Music Man Audition Announcement

Auditions for the Grandville High School spring musical, The Music Man, will be held Monday, January 31, and Tuesday, February 1.  Anyone interested in auditioning should attend a vocal audition time slot AND a dance time slot. In addition, they should complete an audition form to bring with them to their audition.  All forms  and sign ups are linked below.

Music Practice sessions:  Tuesday 1/25 6-7 & Wednesday 1/26 3:30-5 Mrs. Bridges will have copies of the music there, or you may find the scans below. 

Vocal auditions will be held in the choir room Jan 31 from 3-4:30 PM pm and Feb.1 5:30-6:30 PM.  You will need to attend one of these sessions drop-in sessions.  

Those trying out for a chorus (non-speaking) part will be singing in a group. You should learn all appropriate parts on the sheet and be prepared to sing them.

Those trying out for a lead role (large part) will be singing individually. Singing a solo song will NOT increase your chances at making the ensemble. If you only want to be in the ensemble, please sing only the group song. Mrs. Bridges will talk about who should sing which songs at the practice sessions.

Everyone will also need to sign up for a dance audition time on Monday, January 31. If you cannot make a time that is open, please email Mrs. Fischer. 

Be sure to check the callback list posted here Tuesday night or outside Room 167 on Wednesday morning.  It will include a list of people that the audition committee needs to see a second time.  Those people on that list will need to go to the auditorium FRIDAY AFTERNOON at 3:00 PM (failure to do so might prevent you from being cast in the show). Note: call backs simply mean we need to see you again, it does not mean you are or are not cast in the play. There will be many people cast who do not need to be seen again.

A final cast list will be posted online Friday night and outside Room 167 on Monday morning.  EVERYONE on that list will be expected to attend the rehearsal Monday, Feb. 7 after school, so clear your schedule and plan now for transportation in the eventuality that you are cast.  Again, failure to attend the orientation might result in your removal from the cast. If you have a conflict, let Mrs. Fischer knows your conflict sheet.

Audition Form (follow the link)

Please print this out, or grab one from the theatre board outside 167.

Sheet music for audition songs   (follow the link)

Dance Sign Up (follow the link)

Videos to practice music (follow the link)

MORE Videos to practice music (follow the link)

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - The 39 Steps Callback List

The following people should plan to attend a callback audition on Thursday, September 16, from 3:00 - 4:30 in the auditorium.

Reid Fisher

Cole Gritter

Dania Hamil

Dominick Hines

Wren Johnston

Brooke Larsen

Sophie Lynch

Aidan Moes

Elaina Organek

Connor Popa

Audrey Rankema

The final cast list will be posted here and on the GHS Theatre Bulletin Board before the end of the school day Friday, September 17.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - The 39 Steps Audition Announcement

Auditions for the Grandville High School fall play, The 39 Steps, will be held Monday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the high school auditorium.  Anyone interested in auditioning should sign up on the bulletin board outside room 167 (at the end of the first-floor blue wing) for a 30 minute audition time slot on one of those days. In addition, they should complete an audition form to bring with them to their audition and prepare a monologue from a list of selections available.  

Because of the highly technical nature of this show, we will also be choosing our backstage running crew (who will also appear on stage as extras in several scenes) early in the process. Those crew members will be chosen from the people who audition or fill out an application by the end of audition week. Please see Mr. Tower in room 126 if you have any questions about the audition or crew selection process.

Thursday, March 4, 2021 - Songs For a New World Cast List

Thank you to everyone who auditioned, the directing team appreciates the time it took to create your auditions videos. 

The following have been cast in the GHS musical, Songs For a New World.  Final song selections will be announced next week.

Dania Hamil

Danny Heemstra

Brooke Larsen

Alexandria Miller

Zhak Pokora

Chloe Schmidt

Hannah Steenhagen

Aaron Wheeler

Thanks again for your interest in Grandville High School Theatre.  Those cast will receive an email with further information on rehearsal scheduling.

Thursday, November 19, 2020 - Help Desk Cast List

Thank you to everyone who auditioned.  Grandville High School has so much talent.

The following have been cast in the GHS Winter Play, Help Desk.  Each actor will perform multiple characters in the show.

Carrera Arim

Chris Avery

Katherine Faulk

Danny Heemstra

Brooke Larsen

Sophie Lynch

Olivia MacLachlan

Aidan Moes

Elaina Organek

Conner Popa

Chloe Schmidt

Hannah Steenhagen

Thanks again for your interest in Grandville High School Theatre.  Those cast will receive an email with further information on rehearsal scheduling.

Thursday, September 24, 2020 - It's a Wonderful Life Audition Cast List

Many thanks to all who auditioned!  The cast list is posted below.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - It's a Wonderful Life Audition Information

Anyone interested in auditioning for the GHS radio play adaptation of It's a Wonderful Life should fill out an audition form (on Google Forms) below. Auditions will take place Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 3:30 - 6:00 and Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6:00 - 8:00. Please choose to get a copy of your Audition Form response for your records. Also, please open the Audition Information document below and choose TWO lines from the options presented that will show your range as an actor and your ability to do different voice performances for different characters.

Monday, September 14, 2020

Auditions for the fall production of It's a Wonderful Life are just around the corner!  Watch this space and listen to announcements for more details to come!