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JAMES GENESER OSCAR DELANCEY/DARCY This is James’ first show with TCR and he couldn’t be happier to be a part of the Newsies cast. He’d like to thank his family for their support and his friend Jessi for encouraging him to audition. JACOB GLASS BUNSEN/WEISEL Jacob is currently a senior at the University of Iowa studying theater arts and music. He has performed various roles there such as John Willard in The Crucible and as a Pirate in Pirates of Penzance. Jacob enjoys working on university productions as well as many others in the community. This will be Jacob’s first show with TCR and he hopes to do many more! Jacob hopes that you enjoy the show! DAWSON GOSCH JACK KELLY This is Dawson’s second production at TCR. This is also probably the most challenging role he has ever had to pick up. He would like to thank his parents David and Daniell Gosch for their support over all the years, as well as his wonderful girlfriend whom makes the best chicken carbonara to grace the Midwest. Finally, he would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew of Newsies for accepting him as their Newsie leader. ALEX GRANFIELD HENRY/SCAB 2 Alex is beyond excited to be in his second show with Theatre Cedar Rapids! Last summer he was seen onstage here in Heathers the Musical (Beleaguered Geek), and he couldn’t be happier to be back! Outside of NEWSIES • theatrecr.org performing, Alex studies vocal music at the University of Iowa. He would like to thank his friends, family, and his dog for their continued support, and he hopes you enjoy the show! NOAH HYNICK MORRIS DELANCEY/NUNZIO/ BILL/ROOSEVELT Noah is a senior Theatre major with an emphasis in performance at the University of Northern Iowa. This is Noah’s first production with TCR and he is very excited to “Seize the Day” with everyone in the cast. Noah also writes all his own jokes. ARIA JENSEN KATHERINE This is Aria’s first production with Theatre Cedar Rapids and she has had a blast bonding and working with her cast and directors. Other feature roles Aria has been in are: Sister Mary (Sister Mary Ignacius), Reno Sweeney (Anything Goes), and Emily Arden (State Fair). Aria wants to thank all the directors, teachers, and family for helping her along the way. She can’t wait for you all to “watch what happens” in this amazing show! CHEYANNE KURTH ROMEO Cheyanne is very eager to join the TCR family. This is her first production here with hopes to audition for more. Cheyanne is an IC King and dancer in Iowa City and North Liberty. She would like to thank everyone who’s worked with her crazy schedule and All The Way Up for really getting her to open up and become more confident in dancing. 33