Providence Theatre Club to present Thoroughly Modern Millie

From Providence Catholic High School:

The Providence Catholic High School Theatre Club will perform Thoroughly Modern Millie Feb. 27 through March 2 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Theatre in Joliet.

Performances begin at 7 p.m. the first three nights and there will be a 3 p.m. matinee for the last show on a Sunday.

Thoroughly Modern Millie takes place in New York City in 1922. The high-spirited musical and tells the story of young Millie Dillmount who moved to the city in search of a new life for herself.

It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz; a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever.

Based on the popular movie, the stage version of Thoroughly Modern Millie includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers that has all of New York dancing the Charleston.

Tickets for all performances are $8 for adults and $5 for students, children and senior citizens.For ticket information please call 815-485-2136, extension 3323.

The musical is directed by Michele Urda; Mrs. Ann Waldron, music director; Eric Moniger, technical director; Rosario Knezz, choreographer, Alice Hartel, costume director and Sandra Krejci, production manager.

The Lead Cast includes:  Abby Fritts (Orland Park) as Millie, Alyssa Flanagan (Homer Glen) as Miss Dorothy, Eric Connelly (Tinley Park) as Jimmy, Katie Scott (Homer Glen) as Mrs. Meers, Brandon Pierce (Rockdale) as Mr. Graydon, Hannah Gleason (Plainfield) as Muzzy, Brad Baldys (Mokena) as Ching Ho, Clare Huguelet (Frankfort) as Bun Fo and Rachel Gorski (Shorewood) as Pearl Dancer/ Dance Lead/Singing Ensemble.

The Supporting Cast includes:  Caitlyn Quinlan (New Lenox) as Lucille, Molly McManus (Lockport) as Rita, Ingrid Schwartz (Joliet) as Alice/Tap Ensemble, Sarah Lennon (Orland Park) as Cora, Gillian Madia (Joliet) as Gloria/Tap Ensemble, Abby Persicketti (Manhattan) as Ruth, Colleen Sloyan (Orland Park) as Ethel and Katie Deters (Joliet) as Miss Flannery/Tap Ensemble.

The Ensemble includes: Georgia Hiotis (Orland Park), Shannon Knoebel (Lockport), Danielle Little (Mokena), Lauren Thompson (Joliet), Jacob Alfarah (Orland Park), Cameron Aurelio (Orland Park), Brendan McGuire (Woodridge), Ryan Rabe (Plainfield), John Rodack (Lockport), Jake Sierzega (Joliet), Grace Baffoe (Orland Park), Jessica Baldys (Mokena), Johanna Bastas (Mokena), Erin Campbell (Mokena), Claire Diamond (Lockport), Christine Follenweider (Frankfort), Jessica Hryn (Tinley Park), Annie Huguelet (Frankfort), Emily Huguelet (Frankfort), Maggie Murphy (Plainfield, Collette O’Connell (Mokena), Taylor Pfeiffer (Tinley Park), Carly Prekwas (Mokena), Valerie Richards (Joliet), Lizzi Stack (Tinley Park), Celine Stroup (Shorewood), Emma Sulski (Orland Park) and Cailee Tylin (New Lenox).

Musical performances by:  Ben Bernecker (Orland Park)  Trumpet, Tom Bernecker (Orland Park) Trombone, Patrick Connelly (Tinley Park) Percussion, Kerry Kole (Homer Glen) Key Boards, Ryan Kole (Homer Glen) Bass, Nick Krejci (Plainfield) Trombone, Robert Pierce (Rockdale) Drum Set, Anthony Waldron (Plainfield) Trumpet, Anne Webster (Homer Glen)  Woodwinds and Katie Andrews (New Lenox) French Horn.

Crew Includes:  Gina Cammarata (Frankfort), Nick Bratcher (Lockport), Ian Harder (Channahon) Team Management, Madi Jager (Mokena), Chris Koziol (Plainfield), Colleen Martin (Minooka), Kathleen Melei (Lockport) Team Management, Ryan Pilon (Shorewood), Alainna Plut (Shorewood), Dan Salazar (Joliet) Team Management, Maria Svidron (Shorewood), Robert Svidron (Shorewood), Andy Stone (Joliet), Brandon Urbancik (Lockport), Elisia Venegas (Shorewood) Team Management, Brittany Waldron (Plainfield), Charlie Workman (Plainfield), Camden Zielinski (Shorewood), Tanner Zielinski (Shorewood) and Chris Zeniecki (Frankfort).

Costumes/Make-up:  Iliana Caso (Tinley Park), Christine Follenweider (Frankfort), Genevieve Gerrity (Homer Glen), Hannah Gleason (Plainfield), Collette O’Connell (Mokena), Megan Reyes (New Lenox), Lizzi Stack (Tinley Park), Emma Sulski (Orland Park), Lauren Thompson (Joliet) and Samantha Wieczorek (Lemont).

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