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
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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.
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