Honk! Jr.  (Jun. 9-11, 2006)

Our 2nd Production

Music Theater International's Honk! Jr. was Acting Up's second production.  Four performances were presented over June 9 through 11, 2006 at the Mason Middle School Auditorium.

The Ugly Duckling Gets a Makeover

The "Jr." version is based on the Olivier award  winning production of Honk! (The Olivier awards are the British equivalent to the American Tony® awards). Don't be mislead by the cute logo and the original fairy tale on which the play is based.  Honk! Jr. is not merely for young audiences, but rather plays on many levels.  Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale of The Ugly Duckling has been transformed into a sophisticated comedy, full of bright, original, and snappy musical theater.  Although based on Andersen's fairy tale, there won't be an animal costume in sight.  The tuneful romp features bright wordplay and hilarious insights into parenting.  Honk! Jr. reminds us that being "different" isn't necessarily bad...although it isn't always easy!  Honk! Jr. is a production the entire family can enjoy...even the teens!  

Honk! Jr. tells the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors.  Separated from the farm and pursued by Cat, Ugly must find his way, while his loving mother, Ida, searches for him.  Along his journey, he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but he also finds love and acceptance.  Honk! Jr., with all of its wonderful humor, charm and message of tolerance, is an exceptional show for audiences of all ages.

Production Team

Producer - Becky Corstanje
Associate Producer - Laura Peebles
Director - Brent Peebles
Musical Directors - Gloria Murry & Benjamin Price
Choreographer - Lori Pilone
Set Designer - Bob Fritzsch
Costume Designer - Uma Raghavendran
Lighting Designer - Josh Branch
Sound Designer - Jim Hall
Stage Manager - Becca Debra
Production Artist - Heidi Moody
Hair & Make-up Designer - Lydia Cousineau
Acting Coach - Brahm Corstanje

Cast

(additional roles in parenthesis) 

UGLY..........Ian Gregory Hill 
IDA..........Kristen Korb 
DRAKE..........Max Monnig 
BEAKY..........Ivy Moody (Frog) 
BILLY..........Caleb Montgomery (Frog) 
FLUFF..........Madison Bridges (Frog) 
DOWNY..........Abby Docherty (Frog) 

MAUREEN..........Laura Friedmann (Frog) 
CAT..........Amy Wheeler 
TURKEY..........Jon Schlachta  (Goose) 
HENRIETTA..........Alyssa Cousineau (Goose) 
GRACE..........Beena Raghavendran (Blizzard Soloist) 
GREYLAG..........Kase Corstanje (Barnyard) 
DOT..........Charlotte Eads (Barnyard) 
BARNACLES..........Jacob King (Barnyard) 
SNOWY..........Kirsten Johnson (Barnyard) 
PENNY..........Kalyn Corstanje (Barnyard) 

MOM SWAN..........Caleigh Bourgeois (Frog / Barnyard) 
AUNT SWAN..........Sara Kelly (Swan / Frog / Barnyard) 
BEATRICE..........Katie Pilone (Swan / Frog / Barnyard) 
BULLFROG..........Alex McCracken (Barnyard) 
MAGGIE PIE..........Payton Laws 
    
MAGGIE PIE'S FIELD CREW
          CAMERA......Jordan Meilstrup (Frog / Barnyard) 
          LIGHTS.......Shannon Larkin (Frog / Barnyard) 
          MAKE-UP......Corynne Hogan (Frog / Barnyard) 

ENSEMBLE.......... 
          Elizabeth Anderskow  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Thorence Anderskow  (Barnyard)
          Elizabeth Baenziger  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Kaitlyn Beard  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Alex Besse  (Barnyard / Goose) 
          Nicole Chasse  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Macie Cousineau  (Barnyard / Frog)
          Leah Hall  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Corinne Hazen  (Barnyard / Goose) 
          Tess Hogan  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Holland Hysmith  (Barnyard / Goose) 
          Kieran Jenkins  (Barnyard / Goose)
          Jordan Kerrigan  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Drew Kovacs  (Barnyard / Goose) 
          Mallory Kraus  (Barnyard / Goose) 
          Sam Owens  (Barnyard / Goose)
          Hannah Painter  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Sarah Painter  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Allison Peebles  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Ian Peebles  (Barnyard) 
          Sheila Raghavendran  (Barnyard / Frog) 
          Methani Ran  (Barnyard / Goose) 
          Morgan Reece  (Barnyard / Goose) 
          Ridge Robson  (Barnyard / Goose) 
          Leah Rutz  (Barnyard / Goose) 
         Matthew Sheeran  (Barnyard) 

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