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Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. Makes a Splash at Raue Center!

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends as Raue Center School For The Arts (RCSA) presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., July 24 through August 2, 2026, at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Performed by talented young artists ages 7–12, this beloved Disney musical brings to life the story of Ariel, a curious young mermaid who dreams of exploring the world beyond the ocean. Featuring favorite songs from the Academy Award®-winning animated film and dazzling characters including Sebastian, Flounder, King Triton, Ursula, and Prince Eric, this family-friendly production is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Based on Disney’s Broadway production and the classic animated feature, The Little Mermaid JR. tells a heartwarming story about courage, friendship, and finding your voice. Through music, movement, and imaginative storytelling, RCSA’s young performers bring this magical underwater adventure to life on stage.

Performance Dates

  • Friday, July 24
  • Saturday, July 25
  • Sunday, July 26
  • Friday, July 31
  • Saturday, August 1
  • Sunday, August 2

New This Year: Sensory-Friendly & ASL-Interpreted Performance

As part of Raue Center’s ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusion, one performance during the run will be offered as a Sensory-Friendly & ASL-Interpreted Performance.

This special performance is designed to create a welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Accommodations may include adjusted lighting and sound levels, relaxed audience expectations, and designated quiet spaces, allowing more families to experience the joy of live theatre together.

We are excited to expand access to the performing arts and welcome even more members of our community to enjoy this magical production.

Whether you’re joining us for your first theatrical adventure or returning to support the next generation of performers, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. promises an unforgettable experience filled with music, laughter, and Disney magic.

Reserve your seats today and become “part of our world!”

Tickets at rauecenter.org

MUSICALS Theatre Youth

Journey to the Underworld with Hadestown: Teen Edition this Summer

HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
Book, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell
Teen Edition presented by special arrangement

Performance Dates

July 10 at 7 PM
July 11 at 1 PM & 7 PM
July 12 at 1 PM
July 17 at 7 PM
July 18 at 1 PM & 7 PM

Recommended Age: 10+

Step into the underworld this summer with Hadestown: Teen Edition, a captivating folk opera that intertwines myth, music, and unforgettable storytelling. Performed by the talented young artists of Raue School For The Arts, this Tony Award®-winning musical takes audiences on a powerful journey through love, loss, sacrifice, and hope.

Inspired by ancient Greek mythology and set to a mesmerizing score infused with American folk and New Orleans jazz influences, Hadestown follows two epic love stories: the hopeful romance of Orpheus and Eurydice, and the tumultuous relationship between Hades, King of the Underworld, and his wife, Persephone. As Orpheus descends into the underworld in a daring attempt to rescue Eurydice, audiences are drawn into a world where faith battles fear, love challenges fate, and the power of song can change everything.

Filled with stunning music, compelling characters, and timeless themes, Hadestown: Teen Edition is a theatrical experience that will resonate long after the final note.

Directed by Rob Scharlow.

Tickets at rauecenter.org

Featured MUSICALS Theatre

RCSA presents “Static” an interative morse code musical.

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske

She started writing the script before she could drive a car. Now, at 19 Tess Rowan is a few days away from acting in the full production of her musical, “Static” as it debuts on stage at the Raue Center in Crystal Lake. 

Presented by Raue Center School For The Arts, Director  Rob Scharlow, said, “This presents such a valuable opportunity to contribute to the ongoing growth and development of Static. I am excited to collaborate with Tess and help bring her show to life in a fully realized production. I previously worked with Tess at Stagedoor Manor in New York on several short 10-minute plays she authored. I have been following the evolution of Static since she first started promoting it on social media. 

“It’s been so exciting,” Rowan said. “I started writing it at 14 and there have been so many changes throughout the show.” 

Rowan said she and the musical have grown up these past five years as she developed the script, wrote the music and lyrics. Within the first year of creating the draft Rowan won awards for the show, providing encouragement and funding for her to continue the pursuit. 

The show made its world premiere at the Capital Fringe Festival in 2022 where it won Best Musical and Best Ensemble in a production that Rowan performed and directed. 

Performing comes naturally to Rowan who has been acting in theater shows since the age of 5. She’s participated in children’s productions of Disney musicals such as “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast” as well as a production of “Annie.” 

At 14 she started working on the first drafts of the musical’s script. She also began to teach herself guitar and piano. 

“I grew up around the theater and love musicals and I decided I wanted to write a musical and I quickly learned it would help if I can play instruments,” Rowan said. She’s recently been working on playing the banjo too. 

“Static” is a musical about a teen, Maine, who is trying to find her father who’s lost in the woods of the Appalachian Trial. Maine teams up with another teen in effort to find her dad and the story of their friendship and a hidden family history unfold. 

Rowan described the musical sound as folk rock. She’s created an interactive aspect to the musical. Embedded within the music is morse code, and the audience travels on a journey to decode messages within the show. 

The musical includes themes about family and connections and how individuals can connect with each other in their connections to nature, Rowan said. 

Nature and the setting in the musical also serves as an important character in the show. Away from the stage lights, Rowan said she loves being outdoors. 

“The No. 1 item on my bucket list is to hike the Appalachian Trail,” she said, explaining the hike takes anywhere from three to six months. 

She’s taken smaller hiking trips including at age 17 she experienced a weekend trip of hiking alone. 

“Nature is where I feel most inspired to write,” she said. 

Rowan grew up in the suburbs of Washington D.C.

For the production she’s taken up residence in Crystal Lake for the summer, enjoying walks through the downtown to explore shops, restaurants and outdoor spaces in the community. 

“I’ve tried a bunch of restaurants,” she added. 

She’s enjoyed learning about the community, including attending the Field Day, a 24-hour event in June hosted by the 415 Amateur Radio Club in Crystal Lake. 

Scharlow added, “RCSA continues to offer opportunities to the community that educates all participants. It is truly inspiring to share this process with our ensemble of 7 actors. They not only get the chance to perform, but also to engage in the overall creative development. For the cast, witnessing the script modifications, the creation of new and original characters, and observing the resident music director of Raue Center assemble a complete piano conductor and more, is truly remarkable. We are thrilled to introduce something new and unique to Crystal Lake.”

In addition to working on “Static” Rowan is assisting with the Raue Center’s children’s production of “Moana Jr” as a choreographer and said she loves being around the young cast members. At the conclusion of the shows Rowan will return to the east coast for her sophomore year at New York University. 

 “Static” performances at the Raue Center in downtown Crystal Lake start July 12 through July 21 and tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. See rauecenter.org to order tickets and for showtimes. 

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Featured MUSICALS Theatre Youth

RCSA’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical” Comes to Raue Center For The Arts

<Crystal Lake>, IL – April 3, 2024 – Raue Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the upcoming performances of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical,” based on the bestselling book series by Jeff Kinney. Directed by Rob Scharlow with music direction by James Mablin and choreography by Mollie Peery and featuring a talented RCSA youth cast performing alongside professional actors, this hilarious and heartfelt musical is set to captivate audiences on April 18 – 20, 2024.

Middle school can be tough, and Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. Join him on his journey to navigate the ups and downs of adolescence, friendship, and self-discovery in this entertaining and relatable production Talkin Broadway says “..bounces onto the stage with confidence, energy and goodwill to spare…a huge amount of fun.”

Tickets are now on sale for $25 (Students: $10) and members can secure their seats for $17.50 ($7 for students). Attendees can expect an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, heartwarming moments, and nostalgia for anyone who has survived the trials and tribulations of middle school.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the magic of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical” at Raue Center for the Arts. Show times are Thursday, April 18 at 7 PM, Friday, April 19 at 7 PM, and Saturday, April 20 @ 2 PM & 7 PM.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1042858/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-crystal-lake-raue-center-for-the-arts. #wimpykidmusical #theater #youthcast #fun

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.

Classes Education MUSICALS Theatre

Raue Center School For The Arts presents youth production of “Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.”

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 jknight@rauecenter.org.

 

*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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This program is made possible through the generous support of

Classes Dance MUSICALS Theatre

RCSA MASTERCLASS – DANCING THROUGH LIFE with John Bolton and Marina Lazzaretto

@Raue Center For The Arts
26 N Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Monday, November 14 | 6:30 to 8:30p
Registration Fee: $15
Reservations required. Limited Availability. Reserve your spot today!
Register Now!

RCSA’s Masterclass Series, “Dancing Through Life,” welcomes cast members from the current national tour of “Wicked,” now playing at the Nederlander Theater in Chicago. Broadway and television veteran John Bolton (The Wizard), known for his work in the original Broadway casts of “Anastasia” (Vlad) and “A Christmas Story” (The Old Man), and Marina Lazzaretto (Swing), “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Schmigidoon,” as well as “American In Paris,” and “West Side Story” on Broadway, will lead a dance workshop in the style of “Wicked.”

The masterclass will begin with an open dance instruction on stage for all participants featuring choreography inspired by the musical “Wicked” followed by one-on-one demonstrations and a Q&A. All attendees are welcome to join us on stage for the dance portion of the workshop.

If you are interested in receiving one-on-one audition coaching during the workshop, please email rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org directly to reserve your spot. Spots are limited.

Doors will open at 6:00 pm
The masterclass will run from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Each installment of the RCSA Masterclass Series is taught by professional artists from across the country, focusing on different arts disciplines and specialties throughout the year. Attendees are welcome to join as either a participant or spectators. Participants may be asked to join our experts on stage for exercises or practice modules in the class discipline. Spectators are encouraged to observe the process and are welcome to participate in the question-and-answer sessions following the workshop.

JOHN BOLTON
John Bolton starred on Broadway as Vlad in Anastasia (Outer Critics Circle, Rivera Awards nominations), The Captain in Dames at Sea (Astaire Award nomination), The Old Man in Christmas Story the Musical (Drama Desk nomination), as both Grady and Cioffi in Curtains, King Arthur in Spamalot, Michael in Contact, Charles Lightoller in Titanic, and J Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed… He made his Broadway debut alongside Jerry Lewis in Damn Yankees. On tour, he was Horace Vandergelder in Hello, Dolly! and is currently playing The Wizard of Oz in Wicked. He headlined 4 sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall and has been a soloist with the NY Philharmonic at Lincoln Center. On TV, Mr Bolton had recurring roles on The Blacklist, Madam Secretary, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Gossip Girl and All My Children and has guest-starred on Evil, FBI, Elementary, Blue Bloods, Boardwalk Empire, The Good Wife and Law and Order. He is featured in the film Mapplethorpe.
MARINA LAZZARETTO
Originally from Alberta, Canada, Marina Lazzaretto is a New York City-based Dancer, Singer, and Actress. Marina is currently in the national touring company of the hit Broadway show Wicked. She has performed all over the US and Internationally in productions such as The Broadway and First National Touring companies of An American In Paris, the First National Tours of Cats (revival), and Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away, The New Yorkers at City Center Encores, the Off-Broadway Companies of Trip of Love and Doctor Faustus and the Broadway Company of West Side Story. Most recently Marina has just finished filming Season 2 of the new Apple TV Musical Series “Schmigadoon”. She has also been seen on television in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, “Fosse/Verdon”, “The Tonight Show”, “SNL”, “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”, and “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris”. Marina has also been fortunate enough to work with the Verdon Fosse Legacy since 2013 honoring the work of the legendary Bob Fosse. For more info visit marinalazzaretto.com Instagram @marinalazz
John Bolton as The Wizard in Wicked. photo by Joan Marcus

Made possible through the generous support of the Jonny Carson Foundation

High School MUSICALS Theatre

Cary-Grove Drama presents CLUE

It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well… dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue: High School Edition is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Ticket sales begin 9/26 at 9 am. Tickets are $10. Activity passes will be accepted at the door.
To purchase tickets click HERE.

 

Don’t miss the first show of the 2022-2023 season! Visit carygrovedrama.org for more information.

Education MUSICALS Theatre

Raue Center School For The Arts ON STAGE! Presents two youth productions of Seussical the Musical!

photo by Todd Heintz Photography

Crystal Lake, IL | June 15, 2022 

Raue Center School For The Arts is thrilled to announce the casts of RCSA On Stage! summer productions “Seussical Kids” and “Seussical Jr.” Based on the beloved works of Theodor Seuss Geisel, more commonly known as Dr. Seuss, “Seussical” tells the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

Although “Seussical Kids” and “Seussical Jr.” follow identical storylines, the productions feature different casts. At only 30 minutes long, “Seussical Kids” is the perfect show for families looking for an introduction to live performance and features a cast of RCSA students ages 7-10. “Seussical Jr” runs approximately 60 minutes and features a cast of students ages 12 and up. Either production is guaranteed to have you dancing in your seats with multi-genre-infused musical theatre scores, imaginative set, and vibrant costumes.

At the helm of both productions are RCSA instructors Billy Seger as Director/Choreographer, Alayna DeVar as Music Director, and Savannah Thomas as Assistant Director/Stage Manager. Emily Ostrowski and Becca Robertson step into Stage Manager and Costume Designer roles after leading the first two weeks of RCSA’s new summer program, Camp RCSA. Director of Production Jarrod Bainter takes the lead on the productions’ technical elements in tandem with Raue Center production staff members Caroline Arana and Commedore Clark. Both productions are produced by Jessica Urban and Kyle Schneider, with Raue Center CEO Richard Kuranda serving as Artistic Director.

“It’s so wonderful to see the new program come to life with so many kids!   The team has done a fantastic job at our new home of St Mary’s,” Kuranda said.  “We consider ourselves lucky to have been invited in. I’m looking forward to seeing both shows!”

“Seussical Kids” runs July 8, 2022, at 7 pm, and July 9, 2022, at 1 pm and 4 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for Students. RaueNOW Members receive a 30% discount on tickets. Some restrictions may apply. “Seussical Jr.” runs July 15, 2022, at 7 pm, and July 16, 2022, at 1 pm and 4 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $7 for Students. RaueNOW Members receive a 30% discount on tickets. Some restrictions may apply. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.

Details:

  • “Seussical Kids” presented by RCSA On Stage!, July 8, 2022 @ 7pm & July 9, 2022 @ 1pm & 4pm
  • “Seussical Jr.” presented by RCSA On Stage!, July 15, 2022 @ 7pm & July 16, 2022 @ 1pm & 4pm

 

“Seussical Kids” Cast:

Cat In the Hat – Penny Kim

Thing 1 – Faye Radeni

Thing 2 – Aubrey Williams

Jojo – Allison Wightman

Horton the Elephant – Bobby Schaefer

Gertrude McFuzz – Kennedy Onopa

Mayzie LaBird – Ayla Dempsey

Mr. Mayor – Tyler Sullivan

Mrs. Mayor – Adelaide Daczewitz

Sour Kangaroo – Audrey Molter

Young Kangaroo – Kara Molter

Bird Girls – Maisie Miceli, Ava Richer, & Blakely Voight

Wickershams – Samantha Erwin, Fiona Miceli, & Adeline Morson

Talk Show Host & Judge Yertle the Turtle – John Robert Hull

Vlad Vladikov & Marshal – Frank Truscott

 

“Seussical Jr.” Cast:

Cat In the Hat – Olivia Zak

Jojo – Noah Rea

Horton the Elephant – Joshua Annen

Gertrude McFuzz – Emma McBreen

Mayzie LaBird – Claire Reitz

Mr. Mayor – Derek Walker

Mrs. Mayor – Addyson Rebman

Sour Kangaroo – Sydney Sullivan

Young Kangaroo – Elin Kaye

Bird Girls – Emma Hartwig, Kendra Heidtke, Emma Kim, & Lila Stewart

Wickershams – Ellie Coughlin, Paige Montanye, Maddie Olszewski, & Catherine Rea

The Grinch & Others – Izzabella Jorenby-Behling

Vlad Vladikov & Others – William Burke

Judge Yertle the Turtle & Others – Mia Clifford

 

Production & Design Team: 

Director/Choreographer: Billy Seger 

Musical Director: Alayna DeVar

Assistant Director: Savannah Thomas 

Lighting Designer: Jarrod Bainter

Costume Designer: Becca Robertson 

Sound Designer: 

Scenic Designer and Artist: 

Props Master: 

PSM: Emily Ostrowski

ASM: Savannah Thomas

Director of Production: Jarrod Bainter

Producer: Jess Urban

Producer: Kyle Schneider

Artistic Director: Richard Kuranda

 

Ticket Options:

Seussical Kids (30 min adaptation) Ticket Price:

Standard Adult: $15

Standard Student: $7

*RaueNOW Membership Adult: $10.50

*RaueNOW Membership Student: $4.90

 

Seussical Jr. (60 min adaptation) Ticket Price:

Standard Adult: $20

Standard Student: $7

*RaueNOW Membership Adult: $14

*RaueNOW Membership Student: $4.90

 

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 jknight@rauecenter.org.

 

*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. 

Classes Education MUSICALS Theatre

STUDENTS TAKE THE STAGE FOR NEW MUSICAL ENSEMBLE!

[Crystal Lake, IL] – March 29, 2022 – On March 22nd, Raue Center School For The Arts students took the stage at Raue Center to perform their first showcase as members of the newly formed Youth Musical Theatre Ensemble (YMTE)!

A small but mighty team, the six YMTE students performed selected songs from beloved stage musicals such as Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Shrek, The Secret Garden, Next To Normal, and Mean Girls, with each student featured several times throughout the showcase. Additional lights and sound were provided by Jarrod Bainter, Technical Director, and supported by staff members Jessica Urban and Billy Seger to help elevate the aesthetic of the performance.

“The beauty of this class is that every session will be different, with material that gives everyone a moment in the spotlight while learning how to be a good ensemble member as well,” says class instructor Alayna DeVar, Education Coordinator/Lead Instructor for Raue Center. “The performance was highly regarded and the kids quite literally wouldn’t leave the theatre. We will be running this class again and I look forward to seeing how this class grows and evolves over time.”

The Youth Musical Theatre Ensemble, geared toward students aged 14-18, focuses on vocal technique that expands beyond solo singing into small and large group ensembles. Students enrolled in the class can look forward to musical theatre songs they’ve always wanted to sing, but have not had the back up vocals to bring them fully to life . The collaborative atmosphere, paired with DeVar’s rich background in vocal instruction and pedagogy, makes for the ultimate experience in group singing.

Risk. Explore. Create. Raue Center School For The Arts looks forward to bringing this class back in the Fall of 2022. Until then, be sure to check out rauecenter.org/education or visit facebook.com/rcschoolforthearts for updates on more exciting opportunities, including a brand new Summer Camp experience aptly called “Camp RCSA.” Those looking to enroll students in RCSA programs should be reminded that the institution’s RaueNOW Family Membership offers a 25% discount on enrollment fees for all RCSA classes and workshops as well as an additional 30% discount on select Raue Center programming throughout the year. Scholarship opportunities are also available by contacting rcsaeducation@rauecenter.org.

Raue Center currently requires masks for all patrons 2+. For more information, visit rauecenter.org/covid/. For questions or concerns, please contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212.

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. 

More information and tickets are available by visiting www.rauecenter.org or by calling the box office at (815) 356-9212. For additional information, visit rauecenter.org, facebook.com/RaueCenter, and twitter.com/RaueCenter.

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MUSICALS Theatre

“Always…Patsy Cline” brings live theatre back to Raue Center

Raue Center For The Arts presents “ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE” by Ted Swindley, based on the true story of Patsy’s friendship with Houstonite and superfan, Louise Seger — a friendship that lasted the rest of Patsy Cline’s life. Running March 19 – April 16th at Raue Center!

This moving musical, complete with laughs, down-home country charm, and sisterhood, includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight”… 27 songs in all! The show’s title was inspired by Patsy’s letters to Louise, which were lovingly signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.”

More info at https://events.rauecenter.org/events/category/series/always-patsy-cline-series/

 

Created by Ted Swindley
Directed by Kevin Wiczer*
Assistant Direction and Choreography by Billy Seger
Music Direction by Jake Hartge

Cast:

Sarah Beth Tanner – Patsy Cline
Michelle Tibble – Louise Seger

Photos by Todd Heintz Photograpy

Autumn Thelander – Understudy Swing

The Band:

Piano – Jake Hartge
Guitar – Michael Lockler
Bass – Marisa Bellie
Drums – Colin Rambert
Violin – Ash Fitzwater

Creative & Design Team:

Kevin Wiczer – Director*
Billy Seger – Asst. Director / Choreographer
Jake Hartge – Musical Director
Kyle Schneider – Company Manager
Caro Arana – Production Stage Manager
Jarrod Bainter – Production Management
William Schmiel – Scenic Design
Rae Melnik– Costume Design
Mickie Marie – Lighting Design
Jonesy Jones – Sound Design
Cris Kingston– Props Master
Kyle Schneider – Audio Engineer
Commedore Clark – Sound Board Op
Brenna McMonigal – Light Board Op
 Matt Claypool – Deck Manager
Matthew Prus – Deck Hand
*Associate Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

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