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Cast Announced for HONK the Musical! at East Side Players

esp_logoEast Side Players Proudly Announces the cast of HONK! the Musical

Duck Cast | Swan Cast
August 3, 5, 9, 11 | August 4, 6, 10, 12

  • Ugly – Leland McGuire* | Lorelle Stewart*
  • Ida – Claire Rowe*+ | Nina Lupariello*+
  • Drake – Ed Goldman* | Ed Goldman*
  • Cat – Hanna McGuire* | Fred Schnell*
  • Maureen – Kayla Nelsen* | Julia Staat*
  • Turkey – Elias Dean* | Chris Staat*
  • Henrietta – Sarah Wessinger*+ | Ari Penilla*+
  • Grace – Kelly Greivenkamp* | Kelly Greivenkamp*
  • Beaky – Ella Dressing* | Ella Dressing*
  • Billy – Makenzie McGuire* | Makenzie McGuire*
  • Downy – Taigen McGuire* | Taigen McGuire*
  • Fluff – Charlotte Garrett* | Charlotte Garrett*
  • Greylag – Elias Dean* | Chris Staat*
  • Dot – Sarah Wessinger*+ | Trish Schmidt*+
  • Barnacles – Carson Miskowiec* | Carson Miskowiec*
  • Snowy – Lisa Schechtman* | Lisa Schechtman*
  • Pinkfoot – Ari Penilla* | Ari Penilla*
  • Lowbutt – Trish Schmidt* | Trish Schmidt*
  • Queenie – Sarah Wessinger*+ | Ari Penilla*+
  • Bullfrog – Elias Dean* | Chris Staat*
  • Penny – Kaylee Jansen* | Kaylee Jansen*
  • Mother Swan – Lisa Schechtman* | Lisa Schechtman*
  • Father Swan – Carson Miskowiec* | Carson Miskowiec*
  • Bewick – Karen Musclow* | Karen Musclow*
  • Maggie Pie – Trish Schmidt* | Trish Schmidt*
  • Old Woman Kayla Nelsen* Julia Staat*
  • Farmer – Ed Goldman* | Ed Goldman*
  • Boy – Makenzie McGuire* | Makenzie McGuire*
  • Girl – Ella Dressing* | Ella Dressing*
  • Floor Manager – Carson Miskowiec* | Carson Miskowiec*
  • Camera Man – Carson Miskowiec* | Carson Miskowiec*
  • Farm Animals: Crosley Araujo, Ameerah McGuire, Anna Nelsen, Oliver Garrett & Kami McGuire
  • Froglets: Crosley Araujo, Oliver Garrett, Makenzie McGuire, Ella Dressing, Ameerah McGuire, Taigen McGuire, Charlotte Garrett, Kami McGuire & Anna Nelsen
  • Geese: Ella Dressing, Kaylee Jansen, Kayla Nelsen, Ed Goldman, Makenzie McGuire, Trish Schmidt, Kelly Greivenkamp,  Carson Miskowiec, Julia Staat & Karen Musclow
  • Fish: Crosley Araugo, Oliver Garrett, Kami McGuire, Ella Dressing, Kaylee Jansen, Anna Nelsen & Ameerah McGuire
    + performance nights may / will differ from the regular schedule

For more information visit www.esptheater.org.

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Auditions Announced for HONK! at East Side Players

esp_logoAuditions for HONK! Will be held Sundays April 30 and May 7th (1:30– 4:30 PM), at the Tom Stone Blue Ash Amphitheater, in the Blue Ash Nature Park, 4433 Cooper Road (near the intersection of Cooper and Reed Hartman).

Who should audition? EVERYONE! East Side Players prides itself on the involvement of all ages and abilities. From young children to retirees to entire families, ESP has unlimited opportunities to be part of the show. Auditions are a no-pressure effort and are an encouraging, nurturing and FUN environment. What do you need to do? Please reference this production document to outline the entire process – http://www.esptheater.org/show-info/Honk-production-book.pdf

HONK! will be directed by Amanda Osburn and performance dates are August 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM.

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Auditions Announced for Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID at East Side Players

esp_logoAuditions for Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID will take place on Sundays March 12 (2:30 – 5:30) + 19th (1:30 – 4:30 PM), at the Blue Ash Presbyterian Church, 4309 Cooper Road (at the intersection of
Cooper and Reed Hartman…..or otherwise known to our group members as the church that shares the amphitheater parking lot!).

Auditions will be scheduled, and reservations are requested. “Walk ins” the days of the auditions may be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis, into any remaining unscheduled audition time slots if time permits. With a reservation, the whole audition process should take about an hour or less, without a reservation, plan on spending some time. No food or drink (other than water) will be permitted to be brought into the building.

Audition Reservations
To complete an audition reservation, you will need to have 3 things…an up to date “registration form,” an “audition form,” and a scheduled audition time.

Production dates: June 8-17

For complete details, visit www.esptheater.org/show-info/Mermaid-Production-Book.pdf

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SHREK the Musical Runs July 28-Aug. 6

ESP_Shrek logoSHREK the Musical
East Side Players
July 28-Aug. 6
Blue Ash Recreation Center: Amphitheater

Directed by Rachelle Penilla

Great fun for the whole family, Shrek is the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Outdoors. Bring seating.

  • Thu-Sun, July 28-31 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, Aug. 3-6 at 7:30pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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MATILDA the Musical Runs June 9-18

esp_logoMATILDA the Musical
East Side Players
June 9-18
Blue Ash Recreation Center: Amphitheater

Directed by Jamie Martin

Official cast lists |

Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda is armed with astonishing wit, intelligence and mysterious powers. At school, she catches the eye of her sweet schoolteacher, Miss Honey, but also the mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who loves to think of clever ways to punish children. Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other and together they dare to take a stand against Miss Trunchbull to change their destiny.

  • Thu-Sun, June 9-12 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 15-18 at 7:30pm

Official page |

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