HARP to present ‘Frozen’ musical
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The Hollidaysburg Area Repertory Players, the student theater and musical production group for the Hollidaysburg Area School District will present Disney's "Frozen the Broadway Musical" in the high school Auditorium on Nov. 19-21.
Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20, and at both 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21.
At left: The Royal Family (from left): Carsten Krott (King Agnarr), Julie Caldwell (Young Elsa), Savannah Eardley (Queen Iduna) and Abigail
Hovance (Young Anna). Courtesy photo
Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens and may be purchased at the door or at the Box Office in advance. The Box Office will be open from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Monday; from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday; 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday.
When Young Elsa (Julie Caldwell) discovers that she has magical powers that can bring winter to Arendelle, her parents, King Agnarr (Carsten Krott) and Queen Iduna (Savannah Eardley) do everything in their power to keep her away from her sister, Young Anna (Abigail Hovance). When tragedy strikes and the King and Queen die, a now grown-up Elsa (Sydney Hinish) must assume the throne, but continues to try to keep her sister, Anna (Sophia McClelland), away from her in an effort to protect her.
After Elsa accidentally unleashes an eternal winter on Arendelle, Anna must go to find her sister to try to help her and to bring back the sun to Arendelle. Along Anna's journey, she meets a wide range of beloved characters from Disney's "Frozen," including Kristoff (Jacob Ferris), Olaf (Aran Corey), Sven (Puppeteer: Izzy Hartman), Hans (Joshua Sutton), Weselton (Trent Schmouder), Pabbie (Jude Capone), Bulda (Ryleigh Stollings) and Oaken (Lena Ransom).
After meeting Anna, Pabbie, Bulda and the Hidden Folk sing "Fixer Upper." First row, left to right: Ryleigh Stollings (Bulda), Jacob Ferris (Kristoff), Jude Capone (Pabbie), Sophia McClelland (Anna), and Aran Corey (Olaf). Back Row: Hidden Folk: Emilee Humenik, Carsten Krott, Silas Wolfe, Nora Barrett, Savannah Eardley, Jenna Zelem, Lydia Loucks, Brianna Luther; and Israel Hartman(Sven's Puppeteer)
Courtesy photo
Over the course of the story, the sisters learn about the importance of accepting oneself, embracing who you are, and what true love really is.
Featuring all the beloved music of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez from the animated film of the same name, this is a heartwarming and high-energy production that you don't want to miss, featuring the students of HARP, which most recently brought "Into the Woods" and "Les Miserables: School Edition" to the Hollidaysburg stage.
The production is under the direction of Holly Mercer. Jacob Mandell is the music director. Scott Sheehan is the pit orchestra director. Diana McGough is the choreographer. Scenic design is provided by Steve Smith. Set Construction is provided by Joe Krupka. The Costumers are Jen Cruse and Jill Furry.
Cast
The Cast in Order of Appearance:
Young Anna -- Abigail Hovance
Young Elsa -- Julie Caldwell
King Agnarr -- Carsten Krott
Queen Iduna -- Savannah Eardley
Handmaidens -- Bekah Bowser and Presley McSwain
Pabbie -- Jude Capone
Bulda -- Ryleigh Stollings
Anna -- Sophia McClelland
Elsa -- Sydney Hinish
Hans -- Josh Sutton
Kristoff -- Jacob Ferris
Sven -- Israel Hartman
Weselton -- Trent Schmouder
Bishop -- Riley Foster
Olaf -- Aran Corey
Oaken -- Lena Ransom
Guard -- Louis Varjlen
Townspeople Ensemble: Bekah Bowser,Landon Boyer, Aria Dempsie, Riley Foster, Emily Grados, Emma Hoover, Cara Huttenlocher, Layla Jochen, Bailey Mackey, Presley McSwain, Aurora Plowman, Hannah Sprowls, Chloe Schratzmeier, Louis Varljen
Hidden Folk/Oaken's Family Ensemble: Nora Barrett, Julie Caldwell, Savannah Eardley, Abigail Hovance, Emilee Humenik,Ellie Jadlocki, Carsten Krott, Lydia Loucks, Brianna Luther, Silas Wolfe, Jenna Zelem
Direction and Crew:
Director -- Holly Mercer
Music Director -- Jacob Mandell
Pit Orchestra Conductor -- Scott Sheehan
Producer -- Holly Mercer
Choreographer -- Diana McGough
Scenic Design -- Steve Smith
Set Construction -- Joe Krupka
Costumers -- Jen Cruse and Jill Furry
Sven's Puppet Builder -- Israel Hartman
Olaf's Puppet Builder -- Aran Corey
Stage Manager -- Alonna Ratchford
Assistant Stage Manager -- Paige Brown
Backdrop Projection Technician -- Margaretta Burke
Lighting Design -- Lilly Lashinsky
Lighting Technician -- Johnathan Vu and Hannah Beckel
Sound Design/Technician -- Brian McConnell
Graphic Designer -- Rachel Daras
Box Office Manager -- Kelly Black
Stage Crew: Zoyla Avila, Hannah Bartley, Hannah Beckel, Camden Black, Margaretta Burke, Sarah DeStefano, Kendra Dodson, Isabella Foley, Lucas Foley, Sean Furry, Madelin Heil, Khloee Hunter, Aaila Jones, CIndy Kobuck, Anna Lanzendorfer, Abigail Onishi, Izabella Padula, Alonna Ratchford, Cody Snelling, Makenna Storm, Johnathan Vu, Haley Zeek
Set Design: Hannah Bartley, Hannah Beckel, Camden Black, Paige Brown, Margaretta Burke, Izzy Cooper, Sarah DeStefano, Kendra Dodson, Isabella Foley, Lucas Foley, Sean Furry, Madelin Heil, Khloee Hunter, CIndy Kobuck, Anna Lanzendorfer, Abigail Onishi, Izabella Padula, Alonna Ratchford, Cody Snelling, Makenna Storm, Johnathan Vu, Haley Zeek
Pit Orchestra:
Keyboards: Eric Foose(1), Scott Pappal(2), and Breckin Boland(3)
Reeds: Bob Scholl(1) and Beth Carpenter(2)
Trumpets: Larry Detwiler(1) and Ethan Donlan(2)
Horn: Kelly Myers
Trombone: Jack Sears
Guitar: Jonathan Mountain
Bass: Kelly Detwiler
Drums: Brandon Harris
Percussion: Rylan Miller and Andrew Stump