THERE IT IS! -- Squire Trelawney (Kevin Torgerson), far left in center, and Dr. Livesey (Kaysie Olson) feel confident they've found Treasure Island. Long John Silver (Jon Hyenga), at left in foreground, and Jim Hawkins (Alex Weston) strain to see as Billy Bones (Tom Sheffrey) points out the island from the crow's nest during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theater production of "Treasure Island," which is scheduled to debut at the Stewartville High School PAC this Friday at 7:30 p.m.
THE EAVESDROPPER -- Jim Hawkins (Alex Weston), left, overhears a secret agreement between Billy Bones (Tom Sheffrey, center) and Long John Silver (Jon Hyenga) during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theater's presentation of "Treasure Island," set to debut at the SHS PAC this Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
TAKING OVER -- Jim (Alex Weston) takes command of the ship from Billy Bones (Tom Sheffrey) during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theater's upcoming performance of "Treasure Island."
WHAT'S IN THERE? -- Jim Hawkins (Alex Weston), left, and Billy Bones (Tom Sheffrey) open a treasure chest during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theater presentation of "Treasure Island," to be presented at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. both evenings, and this Sunday at 2 p.m.
CAUGHT RED-HANDED -- Long John Silver (Jon Hyenga), far left, and Billy Bones (Tom Sheffrey) are caught with the treasure by Jim Hawkins (Alex Weston), the Doctor (Kaysie Olson and the Squire (Kevin Torgerson) during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theater presentation of "Treasure Island," set to debut this Friday.
Ron (Jake Dreher), right, has fallen into the swimming pool while looking for his wife Jane (RaeAnn Gotch), left, who he mistakenly believes is having an affair with George (Nick Rudlong) center, in Stewartville Community Theatre's presentation of "Out of Order," a fast-paced British comedy.
Jane (RaeAnn Gotch), left, and Richard (Randy Peterson), right, are the first to discover a mysterious body in the window during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming presentation of "Out of Order," which will debut at the SHS Performing Arts Center this Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.
George (Nick Rudlong), left, has a wild ride planned for Jane (RaeAnn Gotch), seated, as Ron (Jake Dreher), left center, Richard (Randy Peterson), right center, and the Hotel Manager (Luke Langseth) all fear for Jane's safety in a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's "Out of Order." See story at right.
Elizabeth (Lee Thureen), left, is constantly reminding her fiancee (Randy Peterson, left) that he is not allowed to touch her in Stewartville Community Theatre's production of Young Frankenstein. Villagers Mikayla Engel, RaeAnn Gotch, Annette Schuler and Holly Gebel enforce the rules. SCT will present Young Frankenstein at the Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m. both evenings; on Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10, also at 7:30 p.m. both evenings, and on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. For ticket information, call (507) 533-1432.
Count Dracula (William Miller), left, makes a surprise appearance at Castle Frankenstein during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming presentation of Young Frankenstein, which will debut at the Performing Arts Center this Friday.
Inga (Kallie Quinn), left, is lifted from the cart by Fred (Randy Peterson) to meet a skeptical Frau Blucher (Laurie Helmers, in the doorway) during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's Young Frankenstein.
Inga and Fred (Kallie Quinn and Randy Peterson, left), seem to have struck up a friendship, while Igor (Gary Kadansky) and Fred's fiancee (Lee Thureen), right, are getting along famously during a dress rehearsal for Young Frankenstein, the Stewartville Community Theatre play that will continue with presentations at the Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. both evenings, and this Sunday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m.
Captain Stickles (Rob Meyer), center, reveals a secret about Lorna to Betty (Becca Messick), seated left, and Eliza (Alexandra Kellner), seated right, during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming presentation of Loving Lorna Doone. A cast of 31 actors and actresses will present the show at the Performing Arts Center this Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. both evenings, and this Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m.
Nick (Kevin Torgerson), center, tells of a raid by the Doones as he comforts daughters Faith (Kaitlyn Claeys), left of him, and Polly (Lee Menz), right of him, during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theatre production of Loving Lorna Doone, which will debut at the Performing Arts Center this Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
The fairy godmother (Lee Menz), above, and the queen (RaeAnn Gotch), top step, approve the wedding plans during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's Cinderella, which will continue with performances at the PAC this Friday, Aug 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m. both evenings and this Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. From left to right are Mouse (Cooper Reed) the prince (Dave Stepan), Cinderella (Kallie Quinn), the soloist (Izzy Kramlinger) and the duchess (Olivia Renken).
The prince (Dave Stepan), center, sees a rosy future as he holds Cinderella (Kallie Quinn). Most of the Royal Court agrees. The Stewartville Community Theatre production will continue at the PAC this Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m. both evenings and this Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m.
Mike (Anthony Menz) wearing the dress, claims he could play the role of the heroine in the Stewartville Community Theatre presentation of "It Runs in the Family." The rest of the cast remains unconvinced.
Jane (Olivia Renken), center, has slipped off the window ledge as Les (Dave Stepan), rear left, and Drake (Randy Peterson), rear right, try to hold her up during a rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theatre production of "It Runs in the Family." David (Sean Lundberg), seated, and Hubert (Nick Rudlong), on the phone, are stuck on the other side of the window.
Everyone at the hospital has just figured out that Bill (Willie Dux), center, is the cause of all the problems they've been experiencing during a dress rehearsal for the upcoming Stewartville Community Theatre presentation of Ray Cooney's "It Runs in the Family," a high-speed British farce that will be presented at the Performing Arts Center this weekend. Show times are this Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. both evenings and this Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Aaron Rocklyn, director, says that the cast has rehearsed for six weeks. "We leave the real world behind us, and we're having fun," he said.
Actors and actresses perform a wedding dance with a Scottish twist during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's Brigadoon, to be presented at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. each evening; Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. Dancers include, from left, Maggie (Izzy Kramlinger), Harry (Nathan Lange), Jean (Kallie Quinn), Charley (Dave Stepan) and and Anne (Bobbie Hart).
Fiona (Lisa Modry), left center, is falling in love with Tommy (Anthony Menz), right center, as the town gossips below them in a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theatre's production of Brigadoon, which will continue at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and this Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m.
Jeff (Randy Peterson) left, looks bored as socialite Jane Ashton (RaeAnn Gotch), left center, goes on about her upcoming marriage in a scene from Stewartville Community Theatre's Brigadoon. Kate (Olivia Renken), right center, and Tommy (Anthony Menz), right, listen politely.
Romeo (Nathan Onsgard) has discovered Juliet (Izzy Kramlinger) alone on her balcony during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theatre production of Romeo & Juliet. A cast of 30 will present the play at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and on Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m. Romeo & Juliet teaches that parents should listen to their children, said Aaron Rocklyn, the show's director. "The lesson is to be involved in your children's lives as much as you can be, and do as much listening as you do talking," he said.
Juliet (Izzy Kramlinger), seated in center, listens as the residents of Verona offer marital advice during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet. Advisors include, from left, Juliet's nurse (Melissa Kloempken) Aunt Petra (RaeAnn Gotch) and Mother, Lady Capulet (Kasey Kuker).
"CATS" WILL DEBUT THIS FRIDAY -- Old Deuteronomy (Gary Kadansky) standing top left, explains to Victoria (Bobbie Hart) what its like to "Ascend to the Heavy-side Layer" as the cast looks on during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Education Theatre production of "Cats."
Growltiger (Randy Peterson) left-center, and Griddlebone (Kristie Kinneberg), right-center, are so in love they don't even notice that all the other cats are angry with them during a recent dress rehearsal of the Stewartville Community Education Theatre production of "Cats."
Bombalurina (Lee Menz, seated center) remembers the last Jellicle Ball with, from left, Pawacket (Alyssa Keller), Demeter (Kristie Kinneberg), Victoria (Bobbie Hart), Rumpleteaser (Lauren Keller), and Sabrina (Chelsea Pierick) during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Education Theatre's upcoming presentation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats to be presented at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m. each evening; on Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m.
The Rum Tum Tugger (Dave Stepan), on ramp, sings about being "A curious beast" while the gals salute him during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Education Theatre's production of "Cats," which will continue this weekend with performances at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m.
Mungojerrie (Kevin Torgerson), left, and Rumpleteaser (Lauren Keller) rehearse a comic dance, much to the delight of the rest of the cast during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Education Theatre's "Cats," which will continue with three more shows at the SHS Performing Arts Center this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The chauffeur (Eldon Anderson), seated in the center, tries to explain how he became a millionaire to a skeptical family, including, from left, Sabrina (Rebecca Sands), Maude (Laurie Helmers), Linus (Randy Peterson) and David (Anthony Menz) during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming preformance of Sabrina Fair, a modern-day version of Cinderella. The play, with a cast of 12 actors and actresses, will be presented at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and on Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m.
David (Anthony Menz), kneeling, proposes to Sabrina (Rebecca Sands) during a dress rehearsal for the upcoming Stewartville Community Theatre production of Sabrina Fair. Reactions vary among, from left, David's ex-wife Gretchen, (Olivia Renken), brother Linus, (Randy Peterson) mother Maude, (Laurie Helmers) the maid, (Karen Masbruch) and chauffeur (Eldon Anderson).
The Gypsy King (Nathan Onsgard) rides while the work is done by his servants, from left, Paige Harne, Iz Kramlinger, Kelly Schrandt and Katie Eberhard, during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming presentation of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," to be presented at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center on Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5; Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. each evening; and on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. For more details, see the story that starts on the front page of today's STAR.
The Gypsy Singer (Iz Kramlinger) and Quasimodo (Dave Stepan) enjoy watching the Gypsy dancers from a balcony during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming performance of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, set to debut at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Frollo (Raul Jalmasco), top left, and Florika (Melissa Kloempken), top right, want Quasimodo (Dave Stepan), top center, to stop ringing the cathedral bells during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming presentation of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Standing below, the Captain (Randy Peterson) and Esmeralda (Lisa Modry) don't seem to mind the music.
A pillow fight erupts during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's Dracula, the Rock Musical! Actresses, from left, include Elizabeth (Melissa Kloempken), Lucy (Darien Hilmerson), Jane (Emma Hansen) and Mina (Katie Eberhard). The play will be presented at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and this Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. Aaron Rocklyn, the show's director, says audiences will enjoy the play's fast pace and humorous music. "There's quite a bit of music and comedy," he said.
Dracula (Dave Stepan) left, meets Mina (Katie Eberhard) seated above, during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming presentation of Dracula, the Rock Musical! Standing at right, from left, Elizabeth (Melissa Kloempken), Jane (Emma Hansen) and Lucy (Darien Hilmerson) worry that Mina is under Dracula's spell. Stewartville Community Theatre will present the show at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and this Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m.
Eliza, (Katie Eberhard, center) is ready for the ball during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming performance of My Fair Lady. Mrs. Langtry (Poppy Lear) presents her to Higgins (Rob Meyer, left) and Colonel Pickering (Anthony Menz, right.) The show will be presented at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m. both evenings, and again on Friday, Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. both evenings, and on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m.
All the fellows want to dance with Eliza (Katie Eberhard, center), during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming performance of My Fair Lady. Stewartville Community Theatre is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its use of the Performing Arts Center with My Fair Lady, the show that started it all. Eliza's suitors, from left, are Colonel Pickering (Anthony Menz), Jamie (Ryan Frank), George (Brandon Lange), and Vlad (Cooper Reed.)
Doolittle (Dave Stepan, center), is having second thoughts about getting married during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming presentation of My Fair Lady. Eliza (Katie Eberhard, on his left) and Freddy (Randy Peterson, next to her) are puzzled by his reluctance.
Eliza (Katie Eberhard), in cart, pretends to be "royalty" while her friends play along during a scene for the Stewartville Community Theatre production of My Fair Lady, to continue with three more performances at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. From left are the Flower Girl (Taylor Godbout), Harry (John-Michael Eberhard), George (Brandon Lange), Jamie (Ryan Frank), and Rose (Darien Hilmerson). For ticket reservations, go to www.stewartvilletickets.com.
HERE I AM! -- Jonathan (Dave Stepan) peeks through the window just as the hiding Elaine (Jessica Skare) peers out of the window seat during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theatre production of Arsenic and Old Lace.
THERE HE IS! -- Klein (Jaymi Wilson), left, Brophy, (Cooper Reed), standing center, and Rooney (Grace Robertson), right, finally locate Mort (Ryan Frank), seated, during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theatre production of Arsenic and Old Lace.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE -- Teddy Roosevelt (Eldon Anderson), standing, blows his bugle while Witherspoon, (Bob Carlson, left), Abby (Lee Menz), center, and Martha, (Jennifer Reed), left, try to drink their tea during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theatre production of Arsenic and Old Lace, which will be presented at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. each evening and this Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. Aaron Rocklyn, the play's director, called the play a humorous farce.
Joseph (Dave Stepan), standing, left, recieves the Dreamcoat from his father, Jacob (Gary Kadansky) standing, right, during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Education Theatre's upcoming presentations of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, to be presented at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center beginning this Friday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Joseph, (Dave Stepan), kneeling center, broods while Jennifer Reed, (Potiphar's wife), in the foreground at left, and Kiya Smith, foreground right, dance around him during a dress rehearsal for Stewartville Community Theatre's upcoming performances of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, to be presented at the Stewartville Performing Arts Center beginning this Friday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Members of the Young People's Choir, in back, include, from left, Petra Algadi, Olivia Nicklay, Matilda Dube, Flora Bolster, Sloan Bolster and Rachel Eberhard. For more about the play, see the story at left.
Potiphar (Ryan Frank), seated, wonders if his wife (Jennifer Reed), left, is getting along with Joseph (Dave Stepan), right, in a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Education Theatre production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Joseph (Dave Stepan), center, has become the second-most powerful man in Egypt, as depicted in a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Education Theatre production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, scheduled to continue with three more performances this weekend.
The narrators, Katie Eberhard, standing left, and Angela Fitzpatrick, standing right, look on as the Young People's Chorus, including, from left, Petra Algadi, Olivia Nicklay, Matilda Dube, Kiya Smith, Sloan Bolster, Flora Bolster, and Rachel Eberhard, sing with glee during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theatre presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The show will continue with performances at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and this Sunday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. For tickets to the show, call (507) 533-1650.
Joseph (Dave Stepan), seated, meditates on his importance while his siblings try to imagine life without him during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Education Theatre presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The show, which debuted on Friday, Aug. 2, will continue with performances at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center this Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and this Sunday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. For tickets to the show, call (507) 533-1650.
Flash (Dave Stepan), left; Dale (Katie Eberhard) center; and Desira (Ashley Linarducci), right, prepare for blastoff during a dress rehearsal for the Stewartville Community Theatre production of Flash Gordon The Musical.
Flash (Dave Stepan) left, rescues Aura (Izzy Maxwell) center, from the dungeon, but his fiance, Dale, misunderstands during a dress rehearsal for the upcoming Stewartville Community Theatre production of Flash Gordon The Musical, to be presented at the Stewartville High School Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. each evening, and on Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Stewartville Community Theatre is beginning its 25th year, said Aaron Rocklyn, the play's director. "It has been 25 years now, and we've never done science fiction," Rocklyn said. "This is the start of our 25th year. Where does the time go?"
Aaron Rocklyn played the Russian peasant Perchik in the 1998 Stewartville Community Theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof. Laura, Rocklyn's future wife, smiles up at him.
