"Becoming Juliet"

Summary

"Sibley High, a small school in rural Somestate, has a crisis: there isn't enough money to pay for the scripts and royalties for the spring play. Cindy Andrews, the drama teacher, comes up with a desperate plan. The school will perform Romeo and Juliet. It's a difficult show for a small high school, but Shakespeare's works are in the public domain, and they already have a complete script in their 9th grade English textbooks. Meanwhile, JJ Baker, a senior girl and drama veteran, hopes to use the spring play rehearsal schedule to finally win the romantic attention of Dylan, a cynical, underachieving rebel. At the same time, Miss Andrews is being romanced by Jack McCoy, a substitute industrial arts teacher. Everything seems to be going well... almost too well--when at the last moment, tragedy strikes! The play is canceled and all appears to be lost, unless Mr. McCoy can some how fix the situation.'"

Scene List

Act 1

Scene 1: Mr. Enger's office, morning

Scene 2: High School Cafeteria

Scene 3: The stage, after school

Scene 4: The stage, two days later

Scene 5: The stage, the following Monday

--Intermission--

Act 2

Scene 1: The stage, practice continues

Scene 2: The stage, practice continues

Scene 3: The stage, before practice starts/continues

Scene 4: The stage, weeks later, three days before performance

Scene 5: Miss Andrews Office, early morning before school

Scene 6: The stage, opening night moments before curtain

Scene 7: The stage, reception line following last performance

Directors' Notes:

This evening's performance of "Becoming Juliet" contains several lines from Shakespeare's tragedy, "Romeo & Juliet." As such, you will hear a few soliloquies presented to the audience as they would have been, and some words, phrases, and sentence structures spoken as that may have been over 400 years ago! 

It is also important to know that tonight's production does deal with the serious topic of suicide in connection with one of the characters and in regards to Shakespeare's story. 

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Caleb Timmer

"Mr. Erving"

Hello, and what is up? Welcome to our show " Becoming Juliet," My name is Caleb. I'm 15 years old. This will be my second year involved in Drama. I started last year with "The Sound of Music" and enjoyed it very much, so here I am now! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Ashlyn Brouwer

"Cindy Andrews"

Hello! Thank you for coming to the show! My name is Ashlyn and I am a senior here at Central. I have been involved in theater for 6 years starting with my role as "little sister" in "Get Smart." My favorite part of theater is the laughter and memories made with the rest of the cast. I hope you enjoy "Becoming Juliet!"

Maggie Setrum

"Mrs. Bates"

Hi! My name is Maggie, and "Becoming Juliet" will be my first performance. I've always considered acting in a play to be a bit out of my comfort zone, but I've really enjoyed being a part of the play and getting to know all of the other students involved! I'm thankful for this experience and I hope you enjoy the performance!

Kaylee Hentges

"JJ Baker"

Hi, my name is Kaylee Hentges and I am a senior here at CMCS. This will be my 8th performance! I have been blessed with such an amazing group of people and I am proud to say we’ve gone to state two times within my high school career. I am very excited for you all to see the show and all the hard work we put in. I hope you all enjoy the show and thank you so much for coming out to support us!

Gabby Pederson

"Katie"

Welcome to the show everyone! I'm a junior this year and I'm so excited for you all to see the show! Counting one acts and full length plays, this will be my 10th show. I'm so blessed to have done so many shows in the last 4-ish years. I hope you all enjoy the show and thank you so much for coming!

Maddie Vogel

"Ashley"

Welcome to the show! My name is Maddie Vogel. As a freshmen, this is only my third production in the drama department, but I have already made so many good memories. I am so thankful to have a group like this where everyone can be themselves. It's such a great community to be involved in, and I can't wait for the years to come.

Ella Brouwer

"Ashlee"

Hello! Welcome to our performance of "Becoming Juliet!" My name is Ella Brouwer and I am a 9th grader at CMCS. This will be my 4th performance here! I have loved watching my siblings in drama and have always wanted to do it too. I also love all the great memories I have made in the past with drama and am excited to make more in the years to come! We have worked very hard on this production with early mornings and late nights, but it has all come together. I hope you enjoy the production of "Becoming Juliet!"

Alysia Buteyn

"Ashleigh"

My name is Alysia Buteyn. I am a freshman this year and this is my fifth production at Central. I have always loved theater and the thought of performing onstage. I have grown so much throughout my drama career; improving my talent as an actress, and growing closer to my friends and directors. We have had so much fun preparing this performance for you, and we hope you enjoy the show!

Preston Dehmlow

"Randy"

Hello, my name is Preston Dehmlow. I am a sophomore. “Becoming Juliet” will be the first show that I have participated in. I have really enjoyed working on the show. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for coming!

Brooke Schlegel

"Madison Engers"

Hello! Welcome to our show of “Becoming Juliet!” My name is Brooke, and I am a Sophomore here at Central. I am 15 (16 April 6.) This is my 5th production I have been in at Central! Some of my favorite things about drama are the friendships and memories that are made! I hope you enjoy the show!

Etta Grannes

"Lindsay Greenbrook"

Hi, my name is Etta Grannes. I am a Freshman, and "Becoming Juliet" is my third performance I have participated in at CMCS. I've loved being included in the teamwork, friendships, and memories that drama always provides throughout the year. Thank you for coming to our show!

Elzie Wassenaar

"Lindsey Pomeroy"

Hello! Welcome to our performance of "Becoming Juliet!" My name is Elzie Wassenaar . I'm currently a sophmore, and this will be my fourth performance with the drama department. I've been backstage since I can remember with my mom helping get costumes and sitting at every performances every year until I could be apart of it. Now I'm on the stage doing what I love. We are so excited to present this performance to you. I hope you enjoy our little play!

Garrett Mulder

"Joey Pulaski"

Hi ,my name is Garrett Mulder. I am a sophomore, and “Becoming Juliet” will be my 2nd performance; my first being in "The Sound of Music." My favorite part of drama is talking to new people and making new friendships. We are very excited to perform ,and I hope you enjoy “Becoming Juliet”.

Ryan Harrington

"Kyle"

Hello! Welcome to the show “Becoming Juliet.” My name is Ryan and this will be my first time ever being in the play. I’m a senior, so it’s kind of weird for me to join the play, but a cripple’s got to do what a cripple’s got to do. So I hope you enjoy the show.

Henry Ammermann

"Shut Up Ronnie"

Hello, my name is Henry, I am a sophmore and this will be my 5th production here at Central. Please enjoy the show!

Moses De Groot

"Michael"

Hey, my name is Moses De Groot. I am 16, and I am a sophomore this year. “Becoming Juliet” is the first performance I have ever been a part of. I have really enjoyed being a part of the drama program this year and I am excited to perform today. I hope you all enjoy the show!

Evan Gustafson

"Dylan Elliott"

Hi, my name is Evan Gustafson. I am a freshman, and I am 15 years old. This is my third year being in CMCS drama. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I also like to play sports as well as hunt and fish. I enjoy drama and the friends I have made in it. I hope you enjoy the show!

Sophia Vogel

"Miranda"

Hey!! Thank you all for coming to my very first drama performance! This has been such a great experience. I am 17, and I am a junior. I have made many new friends through the drama department. I hope y’all enjoy the show and have a great experience!!

Layla Engstrom

"Anna"

Hi, i'm Layla Engstrom, and I am in 9th grade. This is my first year in drama at CMCS. I joined drama because I thought it would be a great experience and it has been. I have learned a lot and am so glad I was a part of it. I have made great memories and am so excited to make more in years to come! I hope you enjoy this production of "Becoming Juliet!"

Sydney Watson

"Venus"

Hello! Welcome to our performance of “Becoming Juliet!” My name is Sydney. I’m 16 years old, and this is my 3 year in drama. My first drama performance was “All Together Now”. I have always enjoyed dancing and singing so I thought a musical was a great opportunity. I immediately fell in love with drama and other plays! I hope you enjoy the show as much as I have!

Carene Jean Louis

"Autumn"

Hello! My name is Carene Jean Louis. I’m 16 years old, and this will be my second performance! My first performance was in “The Hope and Heartache Diner." One of my favorite things about the drama program is the people I get to spend it with. They have made this whole experience 100x more fun, and I don’t know what I’d do without them. I hope you enjoy the show!

Kelsey Hillenbrand

"Melody"

Hello!! Welcome to this year’s performance, “Becoming Juliet." This is my second drama performance and I am so excited to share it with everyone! I’ve had so much fun working on this play alongside the rest of the cast. I hope you love the show just as much as I do!

Hannah Graves

"Brenda Loomis"

Welcome to our performance! I'm Hannah and I have been involved in plays since I was a freshman. My favorite play was probably "Hello! My Baby!" I have also enjoyed being a part of One Act and going to state last year with "Our Place." I am grateful that I have been able to participate in drama and make great memories! Thanks for supporting our show!

Cam Brouwer

"Jack McCoy"

Hi, my name is Cam. I’m a senior and have been in theater ever since I was in 8th grade. I have been in numerous spring productions such as “Hello, My Baby!”, “Nitwits”, and “Sound of Music." I have also been in One Act Plays like “Unsound Effects”, “Dirt”, and “Our Place." "Becoming Juliet" will be my final show, and I am so excited for you guys to see it! I'm so thankful for the friends I have made on this stage and the great memories I'll carry with me after I leave. Enjoy the show!

Anica Damhof

"Danielle"

Welcome! I’m Anica Damhof, a junior in my second performance with Central. I started last year with "The Sound of Music", and I’m excited to have a character unique to me this year. I love the environment the drama department creates, and I hope you can get a glimpse into that tonight. Enjoy the show!

Tim Brouwer

"Tony Allen"

My name is Tim Brouwer and I am a senior. I have been in a lot of plays since I was in 7th grade and have had quite a lot of fun. My favorite part ever was when I was a tiny 7th grader and I had to punch James Cook through a locker. Thanks for coming to the show!

Caitlyn (CC) Roiseland

"Mrs. Engers"

Hello! My name is Caitlynn (C.C.) Roiseland, and this will be my 2nd performance at CMCS! I played a nun in "The Sound of Music" last year, and I loved it. It was so much fun, I wanted to do it again this year. I am so glad I got the opportunity to be a part of the drama program, and I am very grateful for all the friends I have made along the way. I hope you enjoy the show!

Jen Post

"Stage Crew"

Hello! Thank you for coming to our performance! My name is Jennifer. I am 16 years old. This is my second year being involved in the play. I am very excited for you to watch the play! Enjoy!

Ethin Mammen

"Stage Crew"

Hello! Welcome to our spring play this year “Becoming Juliet.” I’m Ethin, and I’m 16 years old. This is my first year doing drama. I’m not on stage, but hey, I'm here at least. We’re all excited for this performance, and have been working very hard to get this play down. I hope you enjoy the show!

Tseganesh Schwitters

"Stage Crew"

Welcome to our performance of “Becoming Juliet.” My name is Tseganesh. I am 15 years old, and this is the second play that I have been in. I helped in the play “The Sound of Music” last year. I am glad that you could be here to enjoy this play!

Morgan Groen

Technical Team

Hi! Welcome to the show! My name is Morgan Groen and I am a junior this year. I have been in 2 performances on stage and helped with music for "Hello! My Baby!" This is my first time helping my dad on the tech side making sure you can hear everyone when you need to. I hope you all enjoy the show!

Bo Duininck

"Technical Team"

Hello, I'm Bo Duininck. I am 14 years old and in 8th grade. This will be my third performance, and I hope you enjoy the show!

Jamin Buteyn

"Technical Team"

My name is Jamin Buteyn, and I am in seventh grade. Last year, I had the opportunity to be in my first drama performance at Central, "The Sound of Music." I really enjoyed being on stage for that production and am now looking forward to gaining more experience on the crew of "Becoming Juliet."

Randy Groen

Co-Director

Hello and welcome! We are so excited to bring "Becoming Juliet" to the CMCS theater. A big Thanks to Kevin, Jen and Elsa for all of their work in making this a great show. Thanks to my family for all the encouragement and putting up with all the long hours of being gone. It has been a wonderful privilege working with your children over the last 28 years helping them use their talents on the stage. God has richly blessed this drama program through the years and we thank you for all your support. Enjoy the show!

Elsa Rosemarie

Assistant Director

Welcome to our production of “Becoming Juliet!” My name is Elsa. I graduated from CMCS in 2023. I have been involved in drama since I was in 5th grade, and have had the privilege of being part of this amazing department since I was a sophomore! I started working at the Reading Therapy Center in Willmar this past January as a therapist and have loved every minute of it! Some of my absolute favorite things in this world are poetry, rain, music, books, and JESUS! I hope you all love this show and find the simplicity of it as beautiful as we do :) Enjoy!

Jennifer Wassenaar

Costume, Hair & Make-up Design

Good evening, and welcome to the show! This is the 17th performance I have costumed and my 7th performance backstage. I have to give a huge shout-out to my daughter Elzie, who has been alongside me the whole time pulling costumes, shoes, jewelry, and more. I also have to give a huge shout out to my backstage crew Jen, Ethin and Tsegy! They have worked really hard behind the scenes. I have also enjoyed working with the best directors, but I may be bias. Enjoy the show!

Kevin Wassenaar

Co-Director

Welcome to tonight's show! "Becoming Juliet" marks the 41st show since I started directing in 2005, and my 27th show co-directing with the BEST co-director in the world, Mr. Groen! It has been an absolute pleasure working with each of the students you will see tonight on the stage. I would like to say thank you to my wife, Jen for once again putting in numerous hours costuming our show for us! Second, thank you to Elsa Rosemarie for assisting with the play! Third, thank you to the parents who have shared your children with us! It is incredible to see them come to life on stage using the gifts God has given them, doing something they love! Fourth, thank you to the cast and crew for their hard work, long hours, and dedication to making this the best show they can! And last, but not least, thank you, God, for your providence, guidance and graces shown throughout this show. May what we have done tonight be accepted as our worship offering to You, our Audience of One.

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WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO...

Central Minnesota Christian School Drama Department

Central Minnesota Christian School offers students a variety of Fine Arts in which they may participate. Whether that be Band or Choir, One Act, or Design Theory, each of these activities allows our students first and foremost bring Glory to God. In addition to this, it is our hope that through these activities they will grow in faith and deepen their competence in each discipline. Students will learn about teamwork, self-discipline, character development, faithfulness, consistency, perseverance, public presentation, leadership, excellence, and competition.

It is our prayer that through the Fine Arts our students will help their audience explore the human condition, challenge the culture we live in, and discover more about their role in it. Playing a piece of music, creating a beautiful painting, or performing an intense scene can evoke deep emotions of joy, pain, fear, triumph, or love within both the audience and the artist. Our challenge is to help students to engage their audience in a meaningful experience, and express Biblical perspective and truth through whatever activity they participate in.

Thank You!

*The CMCS Office Staff and Custodial Staff

* The Barn Theatre- Costume and prop rental. 

*Nicole Gleason, KMS High School, - costumes.

*Heglund Catering- Catering the Dinner Theater

*Several community members who donated old cell phones for our production

*All the cast and crew parents for the delicious meals!

What Did You Learn About the Early 2000's?

We asked our cast and crew what they learned about the 2000's through performing this play. Enjoy these candid responses!

"The style is a lot different than I anticipated, but it was lots of fun to dress up and learn how the people around us got to live! :)" -Kaylee H

"I learned they had very different styles in the 2000s. The clothes are tighter." -Alysia B

"I didn't know that people in the 2000's were wild back then!" Henry A

"I learned the hairstyles and makeup were more extravagant than what we do now." -Jen P

"I learned that the 2000s had many different colors that they put in their outfits." -Tsegy S

"I learned that they had a bad sense of style." -Ella B

"Their style was not the best." -Layla E

"They did not have Apple Watches." -Moses DG

"I enjoyed shopping for the funky costumes!" -Ashlyn B

"I learned a lot about how they dressed!" -Carene JL

"The girls like to have big hair and wear very uncomfortable low waisted jeans." -Caitlyn R

"The amount of layering was excessive." -Etta G

"In the 2000’s, they sure did some weird makeup!" -Ethin M

"One thing I learned about the 2000’s is that they had some interesting hair choices, and were basically a mix of now and the 80s. They also loved to layer their clothing."  -Brooke S

"I learned that the 2000’s was a crazy era and wore crazy clothes and I don’t like there style based off of my outfits." -Garrett M

"What I learned about the 2000's was that cheerleading uniforms aren't what you'd expect. I also learned by looking at photos that their jeans were WAY TO LOW!! Their makeup was all over the place from purely sparkles to a full eyelid of black. The 2000's were definitely a time to remember; it taught us what looks good and what prob shouldn't be brought back." -Elzie W

"Well apparently they had some pretty crummy fashion I guess, but other than that I didn't learn much about the 2000s... not going to lie." -Caleb T

"People wore a lot of goofy clothes." -Tim B

"I have learned that the hairstyles were very different from what they are now. Teasing your hair up and putting socks in your hair to make a bun. I have also learned that they used to layer their outfits with several shirts or tank tops. They had big statement necklaces and bright colored eyeshadow. I thought it was so fun experimenting with different colored eyeshadow and fishnet leggings!" -Sydney W

"IDK..." -Jamin B

"There are a lot of fun styles in the 2000's!" -Maggie S

"I learned that the fashion was not horrible back then." -Preston D

"I learned that they had a very unique sense of style, and that they must've starved themselves to be able to fit into those low rise jeans!" -Maddie V

"That the phones were unbreakable!" -Ryan H

"What I learned about the 2000's is that there's lots of weird fashion choices." -Bo D

"I learned that the style in the 2000’s was very bright and bold!" -Kelsey H

"The jeans are quite uncomfortable..." -Gabby P

"The Blackberry's had tiny keyboards." Camden B

"They had some interesting style." -Evan G

"I watched a couple new movies to understand my character as well as the 2000’s as a whole." -Anica D

"I learned that they liked clips." -Hannah G

"I wasn't here long enough to learn anything :o" -Morgan G

"That Kevin and Randy lived through them haha!" -Elsa R

"I learned that the 2000s are definitely NOT something that anyone has in their costume departments. Finding costumes that match the very layered look of dresses over jeans, colored tights with shorts, vests, low-rise flare jeans, and polos,... oh so many polos!"- Jen Wassenaar

*Mr. Wassenaar & Mr. Groen refused to answer as they know it all from living through it.

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