Will Hoehne

Will is an avid fan of the theatre, he’s even going to school for a bachelors in it. He loves participating in plays any way he can. Currently he’s done over 20 shows since he starting acting back in high school. He’s done Shakespeare, Musicals, Plays and even One Acts. Being a part of so many shows it’s hard to pick one favorite he’s done over the years but he’d have to say that Arsenic and Old lace is his favorite.(Having now done it twice).

Matthew Gouin

Matt has been in community theater for a year now, and in that time, has appeared in five shows. He’s played as supporting characters like Arnold in Noses Off, as well as main characters like Jonathan Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace. In Taming of the Shrew, he plays the witty, shrewd, and cunning Tranio, retainer to Lucentio and mastermind behind most of the incidents and events occurring in the show.

Jim (Hawk) Hawkins

Jim Hawkins (Baptista Minola) has played with various theater groups in the Wausau area over the years - WCT, UWMC, CWCT, Oasis, Mad Regals, CenterStage, Mosinee Community Theater, Out of the Woods, and River and Woods. Favorite roles include King Arthur, Big Daddy, Ludwig II, Tony Reilly, Major-General Stanley, Pooh-Bah, Noah, and Joe Keller. He is a retired lawyer, a graduate of the University of Southern North Dakota at Hoople, and a well-seasoned actor who loves cumin, chili, and cilantro. He and his wife Paula met in theatrical pursuits and have played husband and wife both on- and off-stage for many happy years.

Dan Thompson

This is Dan’s first (-ish) show with River and Woods, and it has been a delight. His first Shakespeare, and his first outdoor performance! On the scale of Evil Character roles that Dan has played, Hortensio comes in at a 4/10: kinda creepy and annoying. On par with Mr. Feldzig from The Drowsy Chaperone, but far from Plankton in SpongeBob, who is a clear 8/10 for attempted murder. :)

Ian Welsh

Ian Welsh has been doing theater since he was 12 years old and is very excited to be a part of his first Shakespeare show. Some of his favorites include Seussical, Young Frankenstein, and Cats. Enjoy the show and get ready to laugh!

Stephanie McFadden

Stephanie McFadden is thrilled to make her River and Woods debut as Katharina. Her previous performances include Wausau Community Theatre’s Men in Boats and Young Frankenstein. She’d like to thank her husband for his support!

Emily Hackworth

Emily is super duper excited to grace the stage as the patroness of heavenly harmony, Bianca. Recently, she performed in Wausau Community Theatre’s productions of Anything Goes, A Christmas Carol, Heathers. She also performed in River and Woods production of Sleepy Hollow. She would like to thank her dogs Orbit and Louis for helping her memorize her lines. She hopes you enjoy the show! Thank you for supporting community theater ❤

Noah Kienbaum

Noah Kienbaum is an upcoming senior at D.C. Everest Senior High School. Noah has been in nearly 30 productions in the Wausau area, some of his recent roles include Agent Branton in "Catch Me If You Can: The Musical," and The Wizard of Oz in "The Wizard of Oz." Outside of theater Noah plays in local bands in the Wausau area and plans on attending UWSP to pursue acting and music. Noah would like to thank his, girlfriend Mari, friends Terrek, Cal, V, Jabo, Grant, Shiloh and much more, along with past directors: Marshall, Mrs. Vesper and Lucas and the cast and crew and the incredible Cindi Strobel for putting together this amazing show!

Charles Lynch

Charles Lynch has been seen in several area productions and has worked with River and Woods, Wausau Community Theatre, Theatre on the Side and Central Wisconsin Community Theatre. He has also worked with Nicolet Players and theatres in Milwaukee and Minneapolis. He is a proud member of the Sokaogon Chippewa Tribe from Mole Lake, WI and is grateful for the opportunity to be a representative of his people and community through the art of theatre

Noel Kathryn

Noel Kathryn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications: Radio, TV, and Film from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2021) and recently graduated this spring with her Masters of Arts in Education from Marian University. Noel is also an alumni of UW-Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music, the Wausau Conservatory of Music, and Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music 2016 European Tour. She is a former student of Shigo Voice Studio, New York, NY and currently studies with Heather Wudstrack at Legato ballroom dance studio. Noel competes in both rhythm and smooth dance styles, for which she has been awarded scholarships and has qualified to compete in the “Best of the Best Challenge Finale” at the 2024 Ohio State Ball. In addition to her published work in songwriting and videography, Noel has performed in numerous theatrical productions. Noel most recently played Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes. Noel is an Outstanding Lead and Spirit Jerry Award winner for her performance as Dorothy in The Wiz (2017). She has also performed in Grease, Pride and Prejudice, and The Music Man as well as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Camp Rock the Musical, and The Little Mermaid. Noel has served as assistant director and choreographer for both Tigerton School District and Newman Catholic School’s performing arts programs. Noel is incredibly excited to play Grumio and is grateful to share the stage with her amazing fellow castmates.

Maddie Flees

Maddie's been doing theater for 5 years, and this is her 13th show. Some of her favorite past roles are Amanda in Matilda, Peter Quince in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and her absolute favorite role: Prince Reveille in Princess Whatsername. She hopes you enjoy the show, especially the two scenes she's in, and encourages you to take the the stage yourself.

V Smith

This is V's first show and he is really enjoying the whole experience, even though Cindi gave him 3 different characters!

Cindi Strobel

Due to a cast member's unfortunate injury last week, Cindi (Director) had to jump into the tailor's role. She always enjoys playing comical roles and hopes she does LaTonya Sala's role justice!

Reese Aarthun

Widow is the shortest and most fun role I have had. My background is Sing and Dance with WIMS/Centerstage for 33 years, roles in other Shakespeare in the Park productions, music writer (and singer) for several productions and my favorite role as Old Shady in Men On Boats for WCT’s theater-on-the-side. Thanks to the cast for their encouragement and Cindi for her casting and directing. This is FUN!