be back ! Other favorite roles include Matilda in Matilda the Musical at TCR , Scout Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird and Colin Craven in The Secret Garden , both at Giving Tree Theatre . “ I would like to thank Brian , Cameron , Megan and the entire creative team for giving me this amazing opportunity . I would also like to thank my teachers and my Mom and Dad for all of their support .”
EVALYN SHIELDS GRETL - KITTENS CAST Evie is excited to be performing as Gretl in her first role on the TCR stage ! Evie plays piano and has sang with the Orchestra Iowa School youth choruses for the past two years . In addition to her love of music , Evie enjoys reading , unicorns and snuggling puppies . Evie is grateful for her “ stage ” family for taking her under their wing and to the rest of her family for their support .
MARY SUE VERNON FRAU SCHMIDT Mary Sue Vernon recently performed as Cassius in the Starlighters II Community Theatre ' s production of Julius Caesar ( 1963 ), and will be portraying Mordred in their upcoming production of Camelot . She previously appeared in the ensemble for TCR ' s Hello , Dolly !, and RTC ' s production of Chaplin , the Musical . The Sound of Music is one of her all-time favorite musicals . She thanks her husband , Charles , for supporting her love of theatre , along with reading , swimming , horseback riding , singing , and ballroom dancing .
BEN SULLIVAN ENSEMBLE / SAENGERBUND TRIO Thus is Ben ' s first show with TCR ! He ' s excited to work with such a talented cast and crew . Everybody has been very welcoming and it ' s been an experience he ' ll never forget ! He ' d like to thank his wife for encouraging him to pursue the opportunity and her patience during rehearsals !
TRICIA WAECHTER NUN Tricia has such fond memories watching Sound of Music on television annually with her family since childhood so being a part of TCR ’ s production is extra special . Most recently Tricia played Madame in Cinderella at TCR . Other favorite roles include Helen Bechdel in Fun Home at Giving Tree Theatre , Edith Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank at TCR and Boylan Sister in TCR ’ s Annie . Tricia works as an RN in the operating room as well . She is eternally grateful for her husband , three children , extended family and three kitty cats .
RANDY WALTON ENSEMBLE / SAENGERBUND TRIO / ORGANIST Randy is excited to be back on the stage at TCR . Randy is employed at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home as a Certified Celebrant . He was employed at the Von Maur Department Store for over twenty years as the visual merchandiser . Passionate about music , Randy has been involved with Theater Cedar Rapids , The Cedar Rapids Opera Theater and Revival Theater Company . He also serves as organist at Noleridge Christian Church . Randy has sung and performed at hundreds of weddings and funerals over the years .
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