Crystal Lake, IL | November 1, 2022
Raue Center School For The Arts is thrilled to announce the cast of RCSA Presents’ upcoming production of “Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.” Adapted from book #44 of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure series, “Ghost Tale” follows Jack and Annie as they journey back in time to the foggy streets of London to meet Charles Dickens, world famous writer, who has a severe case of writer’s block. Through a series of fateful interactions and situations, Jack and Annie help Mr. Dickens face his inner demons and ultimately write one of the greatest holiday stories of all time!
At the helm of this production are Director of Education & Cultural Partnerships Robin Irwin as Director, Institutional Advancement Associate Billy Seger as Associate Director & Choreographer, and YMTE Instructor Alayna DeVar as Music Director. Recurring RCSA production members Jessica Urban, Savannah Thomas, and Patty Halajin return as Producer, Teaching Assistant, and Costume Designer respectively. Rounding out the production staff are RCSA newcomers Anna Walker (Production Stage Manager), Adam Milne (Assistant Stage Manager), Trevor Dotson (Scenic Designer & Scenic Artist), Emma Linnea (Lighting Designer), and Chris Tumblin (Technical Manager).
“The Magic Tree House series is very near and dear to my heart,“ said Director Robin Irwin. “I’ve read all the books to my daughter, so it’s an honor to bring book #44 to life on the Raue Center stage.”
“The talent in this cast is absolutely outstanding,” said Associate Director & Choreographer Billy Seger. “Our students really stepped it up at auditions, making this casting process one of the most difficult during my time with RCSA.”
“Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens” runs December 2, 2022 at 7pm, December 3, 2022 at 3pm & 7pm, and December 4, 2022 at 3pm. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $10 for Students. RaueNOW Members receive a 30% discount on tickets. Some restrictions may apply. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.
Details:
- “Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.” presented by RCSA Presents, December 2, 2022 @ 7pm, December 3, 2022 @ 3pm & 7pm, & December 4, 2022 @ 3pm
“Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.” Cast:
Josh Annen – Mr. Dickens
Caleigh Banks – Restaurant Patron #1
Elizabeth Barton – School Girl #1
Serenity Bell – Orphan Soloist
Miranda Bokuniewicz – Henrietta
Liam Burke – Police Officer
Andriana Castle – School Girl #2
Benjamin Chase – Tiny Tim
Mia Clifford – Miss Twigby
Ellie Coughlin – Mary Dickens
Adelaide Daczewitz – Lady-in-Waiting
David Daskalov – Mr. Pinch
Ayla Dempsey – School Girl #4
Charlotte Genegels – Dishwasher
Elizabeth Hannen – Morgan Le Fay
Emma Hartwig – Mrs. Pinch
Bobby Hull – Newsies
Nico Jensen – Young Dickens
Bennett Jones – Bootblack
Izzabella Jorenby-Behling – Hawker
Nicholas Kasperek – Barber
Elin Kennedy Kaye – Baker
Hazel Kroster – Black Ghost
Maddox Lovick – Oliver Twist
Fiona Miceli – Olive
Maisie Miceli – Queen Victoria
Audrey Molter – Annie
Brad Molter – Merlin
Kara Molter – School Girl #3
Paige Montanye – Dressmaker
Brooklyn Morey – White Ghost
Adeline Morson – Emma
Averie O’Keeffe – Green Ghost
Maddie Olszewski – Carriage Driver
Kennedy Onopa – Collin
Easton Paulson – Harry
Nolan Paulson – Newsie
Faye Radeni – Caroler #1
Noah Rea – Pickwick
Marybeth Reckamp – Mrs. Tibbs
Margaret Reckamp – Restaurant Patron #2
Ava Richer – Restaurant Patron #3
Veda Rosch – Sara
Courtney Schaal – Butcher
Bobby Schaeffer – Jack
Knox Rose Schneider – Restaurant Patron #4
Anna Snow – Mrs. Dickens
Tyler Sullivan – Francois the Chef
Charlotte Thompson – Waitress
Frank Truscott – Newsie
Maggie Vallicelli – Roberta
Blakely Voight – Caroler #3
Derek Walker – Nickleby
Allie Wightman – Young Caroler
Aubrey Williams – Caroler #2
Caroline Zimmerman – Bookseller
Production & Design Team:
Director: Robin Irwin
Associate Director & Choreographer: Billy Seger
Musical Director: Alayna DeVar
Teaching Assistant: Savannah Thomas
Lighting Designer: Emma Linnea
Costume Designer: Patty Halajian
Scenic Designer: Trevor Dotson
Production Stage Manager: Anna Walker
Assistant Stage Manager: Adam Milne
Technical Manager: Chris Tumblin
Producer: Jessica Urban
Artistic Director: Richard Kuranda
Ticket Prices:
Standard Adult: $25
Standard Student: $10
*RaueNOW Membership Adult: $17.50
*RaueNOW Membership Student: $7
Individual RaueNOW and RaueNOW Family Memberships start at just $60. Each membership tier comes with a unique set of benefits, but all members enjoy the following:
- 30% off two single tickets to most Raue Center events
- Exclusive access to our member lounge, 26N
- Early access to newly announced events
- Behind-the-scenes access
- The membership fee is tax-deductible
- RaueNOW Family also includes 25% discount on RCSA classes
For more information, contact James Knight at 815.356.9010 x 14 or email [email protected].
*Certain fees & exclusions may apply. Ticket prices may vary according to zone and membership status.
Location: Raue Center For The Arts
26 N. Williams Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
rauecenter.org
Box Office: 815.356.9212 | 2 pm to 4 pm, Tuesdays – Fridays | Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday | Open 1 hour
prior to scheduled performances.
About Raue Center For The Arts
Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 20 years, they have provided quality programming – striving to make it pertinent, available, and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional showcase theatre named for its benefactor—Lucile Raue—Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a gathering place for our region’s citizens and has become a true destination.
For additional information, visit rauecenter.org, facebook.com/RaueCenter, and twitter.com/RaueCenter.
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