Graysen Hendrickson

Graysen (Pickpocket, Urchin) was originally going to be one of three Hendricksons in our cast.  Her mom and brother both sacrificed their involvement in the show to allow Graysen to be able to make the long commute to rehearsals.  Graysen has a positive attitude, and her creativity brings a wonderful dimension to each of the scenes she is in.

Costumes

On Saturday please come prepared to sign up for a costume fitting. Bring your schedule so that you get the time you need. Thanks

Bethany Barrett

Although she's kind of quiet in rehearsals (definitely not a bad thing), Bethany (Pickpocket, Urchin) is learning to be very dynamic on stage.  She's really good at playing a rough pickpocket, always ready to glare at anyone who crosses her.  Bethany always shows up to rehearsals ready to work hard, and she's always right where I've asked her to be.  Bethany is a rock in our cast, and I am grateful to have her!

Street Theater Update

Please plan to rehearse your street theater bits with Jacqueline on Saturday and Wednesday when you are not on stage.  Those who will perform street theater as a group (Charlie/Dodger/Fagin, Bert/Jane/Michael, Cratchit/Tiny Tim, Sufragettes) will need to rehearse with Jacqueline as a group.  The orphans and Widow Corney will not be required to rehearse with Jacqueline.  Everyone else needs to be sure to check in with Jacqueline on those days.

Davis Family

When we needed a few more pickpockets, we knew that Miki (Picketpocket, Urchin, Turkey Boy) would be a great asset to our cast.  It was a pleasant surprise when her mom, Kim (Lamplighter, Female Ensemble), said, "Well, I was thinking maybe I'd just do the show with Miki.  Do you have a place for me?"  Willing to try anything and play any part, they've both been a huge asset to our cast.  Kim has been such an example of dedication, even dancing on a hurt ankle after an injury before rehearsal.  I've had so much fun getting to know both Kim and Miki as a part of this process.

Jensen Family

When a family of boys comes back for a second year, you know you're a lucky director.  Mike Jensen and his boys, Colton and Kyle, have done just that, and they've been able to step into some bigger shoes this year. 

Mike is reprising his role as Brownlow but has added Mr. Fezziwig to his resume.  And Colton, the only male pickpocket besides Oliver, is playing the role of Charlie.  Kyle is doing his time in the ranks of orphans, but I'm crossing my fingers that they'll keep coming back, and he'll get to proudly move up to pickpocket soon.

I'm also crossing my fingers that maybe next year we'll get Dallin back?  But I will take any Jensen boy I can get.

Vuki Family

Our Producer, Assistant Director, and Street Theater Extraordinaire is sharing the Dickens Festival experience with her daughter, Kali, for the second year in a row.  While Jacqueline eats, breaths, and probably dreams the Dickens Festival, Kali gets to soak it up from her front-row Orphan bench.

Although we see JJ and Kali at rehearsals, it is really the entire Vuki family which makes this production possible, supporting JJ and allowing her to do all she does for the show.