Fox Country Players to present 'Oliver!' Oct. 16-18
Director Patrick Stinson and musical director Nan Grommes have been hard at work transforming Waubonsee Community College's stage into the set of Charles Dickens' story of "Oliver Twist."
"Oliver!" is a wonderful musical, covering a wide range of musical styles and emotions.
Familiar songs include: "As Long As He Needs Me," "Consider Yourself," and "Food, Glorious Food." It is thought provoking and well as comedic, as it tells the tale of Oliver Twist and his journey as an orphan growing up near London.
The show goes on the stage at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Waubonsee Community College, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive in Sugar Grove.
Tickets, which are $20 or $15 for students and seniors, can be purchased from Waubonsee at www.waubonseetickets.com, as well as at the door.
The large cast of talented actors and actresses includes:
• Oliver Twist: Nathan Shue of Elgin; Artful Dodger: Corey Mitchell of Yorkville; Fagin: David Watson of Yorkville; Nancy: Meg McGarry of Plano; Bet: Mackenzie Burke of Yorkville; Bill Sykes: Robert Griegoliet of Naperville; Mr. Bumble: Doug Michaels of Plano; Widow Corney: Michele Wade of Sandwich; Mr. Sowerberry: Jeff Little of Waterman; Mrs. Sowerberry: Paula Svendsen of Plano; Old Sally: Sherrie Wirtz of Yorkville; Old Annie: Michele McClane of Shabbona; Charles Bates: Logan Gresser of Elburn; Mrs. Bedwin: Kim Schomer of Montgomery; Noah: Jack Lycan of Montgomery; Charlotte: Tara O'Connell of Oswego; Chairwoman: Allison Scigalski of Aurora.
• Ensemble: Annemarie Duncan of Wheaton; Allison Graham of Plainfield; Robyn Lycan of Montgomery; Haley Morris of Big Rock; Kayla Mroz of Batavia; and Mike Ziomek
• Orphans: Lindsey Burke and Shannon Burke, both of Yorkville; Madilynn Hubble of Sugar Grove; Rose McGarry, Abi Munar, Angeleah Wyncoop and Serafina Wyncoop, all of Plano; Macey Walker of Bolingbrook; and Caroline Wiertelak of Aurora;
• Pick-Pockets: Zach Davito, Riley Houghtby and Lyndsay Mach, all of Sugar Grove; Aidan McGarry, Corwin Wyncoop and Theo Wyncoop, all of Plano; Olivia Morris of Big Rock; Colin Shue of Elgin; and Andrew Whittington of Bolingbrook.