Singin in the Rain at Theatre 121
Dates: 2/20/2026 - 3/1/2026
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121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-338-5300
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Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
Get ready for the most joyful downpour in musical theatre history! Theatre 121 proudly presents Singin’ in the Rain, the beloved stage adaptation of one of the greatest movie musicals ever made.
Step into 1920s Hollywood, where silent film star Don Lockwood is riding high, until the film industry is turned upside down. As Don, his longtime friend Cosmo, and rising star Kathy Selden navigate the hilarious and heartfelt chaos of change, they discover that true love, timeless music, and a little rain can make everything brighter.
Packed with iconic songs like “Make ‘Em Laugh,” “Good Morning,” and “Singin’ in the Rain,” plus dazzling tap routines and old-school showbiz charm, this stage spectacular is pure theatrical magic.
Whether you’re a fan of the original film or discovering its joy for the first time, Singin’ in the Rain promises to leave you grinning, rain or shine!
Cast and Creative Team for Singin in the Rain at Theatre 121
Cast
Blake Wickham
Don Lockwood
Blake is thrilled to be back with Theatre 121. He last appeared in Theatre 121's The Three Musketeers (Buckingham/Ensemble). When not swinging from lampposts, Blake works as a Technical Writer in the Chicagoland area. He would like to dedicate this performance to his wonderful wife Kacie for all of her support.
Kelsey Medcalf
Kathy Selden
Kelsey is honored to make her leading-role debut as Kathy in Singin in the Rain, a show that helped spark her lifelong love of musical theatre and her passion for tap dancing. A Woodstock-based performer and dance enthusiast, she has appeared in more than a dozen Theatre 121 productions, with favorites including Sweeney Todd, Urinetown (Soupy Sue), and White Christmas (Rita). She also recently appeared in Legally Blonde (Blackbox at MCC) and choreographed A Christmas Story: The Musical (T121). In her free time, Kelsey can be found snuggling her four cats, rolling mostly 1s in DnD, and rescuing Koroks throughout Hyrule. She sends endless love to her partners, Ben and Reede whose support means more than they know. She sends gratitude to her parents, Jean, Scott, Rob, the OJs, JoJo, and Alayna & The Vocal Academy. Kelsey dedicates this performance to her mom, who always dreamed of tap dancing but never had the opportunity to try. @wombatkels
Reede Norlie
Cosmo Brown
Reede is jazzed to be back on the opera house stage! They were last seen in MCC's Legally Blonde as Emmett and as the head elf in T121's A Christmas Story. Reede recently made their directorial debut with their original short play Willie and the Shadow Snatcher put on by T121's Storybook Players! Offstage, you can find Reede playing ultimate frisbee, dungeons and dragons, and other nerdy activities. Reede is especially excited to be sharing the stage with their beautiful and talented partner, Kelsey! Reede cannot express how proud they are of her for the immense amount of work she has put into herself and how much she has grown! Reede would like to thank Kelsey, Ben, Taylan, Kameron, Mom and Dad, Mimi, and all four of their cats for their support!
Brooke Follman
Lina Lamont
Brooke is thrilled to be making her Theatre 121 debut as none other than Lina Lamont. She has a love for all things old Hollywood and getting to be a part of this amazing show is a dream come true. Many thanks to God, her family, her wonderful cast/crew and to Jean Hagen for creating such a beloved character. Previous acting credits include: Our Town (ensemble), Deadline (Deborah), 12 Angry Jurors (Juror 8), Mean Girls (ensemble).
Jess Nicholas Laird
R.F. Simpson
Jess is thrilled to be making his theatre debut in such a beloved and classic show! He is incredibly grateful to the cast and crew for the truly wonderful opportunity to be welcomed into the world of community theatre with Theatre 121. He would like to thank his husband, Alex, and son, Elliott, for their love and support throughout this experience, as well as his friends and family for their encouragement in stepping outside of his comfort zone to pursue experiencing theatre from the stage after loving it for so long from the audience.
Tyler Hartz
Roscoe Dexter
Tyler is so excited to be apart of Singin’ in the Rain! He has been doing theatre since he was seven, and has always loved it since. Some of his notable productions were his high school performances of Mamma Mia!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Spongebob The Musical. However, some of his biggest stage roles were Puggsley Addams in the Raue Center’s Addams Family, and Shrek in Shrek the Musical. Tyler would like to thank his Mom, Dad, and his sister Sophie for always pushing him to apart of these productions, and always being there to support him.
Chris Cantrell
Rod
Chris Cantrell is so excited to be apart of Theatre 121's Singin' in the Rain as Rod. This is Chris' 17th production with some notable roles being Snyder the Spider, The Dowager Empress, and The Bard. Chris would like to thank her family for supporting her through her endeavors. Enjoy the show!
Addie Keller
Zelda Zanders
This is Addie's debut role on the Woodstock Opera House stage and her first time performing with Theatre 121! You may have seen her before within the community at the McHenry County College BlackBox Theatre in roles such as: Vivienne Kensington in Legally Blonde the Musical, Daphne Stillington in Present Laughter, Elizabeth Lavenza in Frankenstein, and Countess Paris in Juliet and Romeo, among others. What originally drew Addie to Singin' in the Rain was a love for tap dancing; she's just "Gotta Dance!" She would like to thank both her parents, as well as her dance teacher Miss Chrissy, for helping her in furthering her passions into something she's really proud of today. She hopes that everyone finds the show as hilarious and lively as she does! Enjoy!
Joseph Sacramento
Production Singer
Joseph is excited to return to the opera house stage once again. This is his fifth show with Theatre121. You might have seen him as Billy Boy Bill in Urinetown (T121 2022), in Groundhog Day (T121 2025), and most recently in The Prom (T121 2025). If not on the stage, you might catch him as an extra on Chicago Fire or in an upcoming Apple TV film. He would like to thank his Mom, Dad, Ate Jamie, Kuya Jeremy, Ate Becca, Kuya Eric, and his Niece Maddie for supporting him. He would also like to thank his friends, for their support and for running lines with him! Enjoy the show! Mahal Ko Kayo!
Jenni Atkinson
Miss Dinsmore
Jenni still “cahn’t” believe she gets to be a part of this beloved musical that she grew up singing and dancing to! She is beyond grateful to the entire cast and crew for their commitment, hard work, and laughter along the way; they are positively the “cat’s meow!” Jenni hopes this show brings you all big smiles that last long after the curtain closes. Gotta Dance! xo
Michael Michel Moon
Dora Bailey
Ms. Michael Moon is thrilled to make her Theatre 121 debut. She recently starred as Amalia Balash in She Loves Me at PM&L Theatre, earning a Lou Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical after a 20+ year hiatus from the stage. She holds a B.A. in Theatre from Eckerd College and an M.M. in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory, and is a (recovering) former member of Actors’ Equity. Favorite past roles include the Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods), Anna (The King and I), Hermia (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and Tessie (Merton of the Movies). Offstage, Michael holds a PhD in Human Capital Management and works as Director of Organizational Research & Insights at AbbVie. A recent transplant to Illinois, she lives in Grayslake with her husband, Gary, their two cats, Timmie and Phoebe, and proudly advocates for autism awareness after her own late-in-life diagnosis.
Kathleen Ehrlich
Don's Voice Teacher
It seems only fitting that after 40 years as a Speech and Language Pathologist that Kathleen is playing the part of a diction coach in Singing in the Rain. She’s delighted to be back on stage after 22 years with such a talented cast and crew! Kathleen has performed locally (including Stage Left) and at the Porcupine Music Festival with musical groups Buster‘s Dream and Doris and the Daydreams. Past theatrical productions include A Christmas Carol, Fiddler on the Roof, and South Pacific. Special thanks to her husband, Mark, for always supporting her endeavors, her sister Barbara for driving her to Saturday morning dance lessons in the winter when she was a kid, and to her aqua fitness friends for always making her smile - swim on!
Brody Donner
Sid Phillips
This is Brody’s 37th show in total, including being backstage. This cast and crew have been a blast to work with. They are really glad that they were able to cast the show as The Muppets with director, Anna Choquette (Kermit-Don, Fozzy-Cosmo, Miss Piggy-Lina, Celebrity Guest-Kathy and so on…) Brody thanks their friends, family, and job for letting them take time away from them to rehearse and perform. They hope you enjoy the show :D
Abby Moldovan
Ensemble
Singin’ in the Rain marks Abby’s debut performance with Theatre 121! Previous theatre experience includes Brigadoon and Guys and Dolls with the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association. A lifelong dancer, Abby has more recently taught and performed with Full Circle Dance Center as well as teaching dance through the Woodstock Recreation Center. When she’s not dancing, Abby is most likely working on her second novel or spending time with her favorite humans – her husband, Greg, and their four children! Abby would like to thank her family for their endless support, especially her husband for encouraging her to spend time pursuing her passions!
Beth Widhalm
Ensemble
Beth is thrilled to be back on the Opera House stage after 21 years since her time in The Nutcracker! Singing and dancing has been a part of her life since she was a little girl and it brings her such great joy; she is truly excited to be performing again! In her free time, Beth enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, singing in her church choir and traveling to new places. She hopes you enjoy the show! Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam- “For the Greater Glory of God”
Joshua Moldovan
Young Don
Singin’ in the Rain is Joshua’s second performance with Theatre 121; he previously played the role of Teen Henry in It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol, discovering a love for theatre! Other performance experiences include recitals and productions of The Nutcracker with Full Circle Dance Center, performing with the choir at Northwood Middle School, and playing the flute in the Westwood and Northwood school bands. In his free time Josh enjoys soccer, parkour, and chess! Josh would like to thank his family for always encouraging him and you, the audience, for coming to see the show!
Evangeline Moldovan
Young Cosmo
Evangeline is delighted to be making her Theatre 121 debut! Eva took her first dance class at 18 months old and hasn’t stopped dancing since! She has performed in numerous recitals with Full Circle Dance Center as well as played many roles in their unique productions of The Nutcracker, including a toy soldier, a snowball fighter, a dancing dreidel, a narwhal, and a pillar of fire! Eva is a 4th grader at Westwood Elementary in Woodstock, where she sings in the chorus and plays cello in the orchestra. She also enjoys writing, drawing, and learning to perform with aerial silks! Eva would like to thank her family for encouraging her to be in this show and also the choreographer for making all of these creative dances!
Creative Team
Anna Choquette
Director
Anna is psyched to make her Theatre 121 directorial debut! She is honored to be trusted to direct this classic show that introduced so many people to musical theatre. Her previous directing credits include Lakeland Players production of Heathers: the Musical. When not in the director’s chair, Anna lends her voice to multiple podcasts including Dragons of Rulo and Hero Complex: The Rift. She wants to thank her husband, her parents, her in-laws, and her dog for the enthusiastic listening while she yapped incessantly about the show. As well as this amazing cast and creative team that put their trust in her and her vision. Enjoy the show!
Andrew Luzwick
Music Director/Conductor
Andrew is delighted to be returning to Theatre 121 with this production. As a freelance musician, Andrew has been musically involved with several Theatre 121 productions since 2021, as well as many other theatre groups across the Chicagoland area. With passion for music education and various styles of music, Andrew is the Collaborative Pianist at Hoffman Estates High School and Organist at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington. He is also the proud bandleader of the youngest and largest 50's-80's cover band: The Dynamix. He thanks his family, especially his four brothers for all their support, and the musicians in the pit for lending their talents to this production. Love always to Grace. @aluzwickmusic
Mary-Rose Campos
Choreographer
Mary-Rose Campos is a professional freelance dancer/choreographer in Chicago IL. She received her BFA from Southern Methodist University in Dance Performance with a minor in Musical Theatre and Arts Entrepreneurship . In college she performed numerous master works by choreographers Michelle Gibson, Brandi Coleman, and Matthew Keenan. She choreographed 3 master works as well, being presented at Pride Visibility Day, Meadows School of the Arts Welcome Weekend, Waco 254 Festival, and Moving Forward Film Festival. Currently in Chicago she has performed at Wave Wall Dance Series, Chicago Live, and World of Dance. Mary-Rose Campos is apart of The Rooted Space contemporary company, a freelance drag and burlesque dancer, as well as a tap/musical theatre teacher and choreographer working on projects such as choreographing for Singin’ in the Rain for Theatre 121 and the film Silent Bark.
Stella McCoy
Stage Manager
Stella is thrilled to be working with Theatre 121 to put Singin' in the Rain on the Opera House Stage. The only thing Will Shuster from Glee and Stella have in common is they watch the 1952 movie when they feel low. Stella would like to thank the crew, cast, production team, and Google Sheets for their hard work during this show. She would also like to thank her husband Jack for letting her volunteer him for lots of work and keeping her sane.
Jeffrey T Graf
Technical Director/Master Carpenter
Jeffrey is happy to be. Thank you.
Cynthia Graf
Producer
Cynthia has just found her second favorite job in theatre, producing. Her first is being a theatre mom to her two kids, Colin and Emily. She has been active with Theatre 121 since 2022. Last season, she was the ASM for Three Musketeers. Cynthia is the Kindergarten and Upper School Drama teacher at Archangels Academy in Union, IL. She just finished directing their first student drama production. Many kind thanks to Kelsey and Emily K. for guiding her through her first producing job. James 1:17
Liz Humlie/Van Dam
Costume & Wig Designer
Liz is so thankful for this opportunity to support Theatre 121 as costume designer for Singin’ in the Rain. She is more accustomed to being on stage than as part of a production team, however she has been pattern drafting and constructing costumes for over 10 years. Capturing the 1920s old age Hollywood aesthetic has been a thrilling challenge and she hopes to help the cast transport you into the era of this story. Liz could not have completed this feat without the help of costume assistant Jacqueline Showers and the endless support of her fiancé Casey Van Dam.
Jacqueline Showers
Scenic Artist/Costume Assistant
Jacqueline Showers is assisting with Singin’ in the Rain's costuming as well as being the scenic artist. Jacqueline is an early graduate of Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia. She moved here in June of 2025, participating in Theatre 121's Come Out Singin’ Teen competition, placing third and you may have seen Jacqueline in Theatre 121's production of Beetlejuice Jr as Juno. She is excited to continue participating in the Theatre 121 circle, you can expect to see her in the Come out Singin’ 2026 competition soon.
Natalie Kresmery Corey
Props Designer
Natalie is delighted to return to Theatre 121 as Props Designer for Singin' in the Rain. She has previously designed props for Theatre 121's The Prom and MCC's Arsenic & Old Lace, and has spent many happy hours backstage as part of the running crew for Theatre 121's A Christmas Story and The Three Musketeers, as well as MCC's Legally Blonde. A proud West Dundee resident for 24 years, Natalie loves being part of the local theatre community. When she's not bringing shows to life behind the scenes, she enjoys gardening, painting, and enthusiastically belting out karaoke favorites. With a background in healthcare and as a licensed cosmetologist, Natalie brings a unique blend of precision, creativity, and care to every production. She sends endless love and gratitude to her husband, Jeff, for his constant support.
Nicole Weber
Lighting Designer
Nicole has been on the move around McHenry County over the last year, working with several local companies to help bring their shows to life. Recent credits include The Judith Svalander Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker, Little Shop of Horrors at McHenry High School, Legally Blonde with MCC, and of course Theatre 121's own productions of The Prom and Three Musketeers. She can't wait to put her own twist on such a classic show.
Jack McCoy
LED Wall Designer/Sound Designer/Videographer
Brooke Ulen
Production Assistant
Kory Williams
Assistant Stage Manager
Kory is excited to return to Theatre 121 as Assistant Stage Manager. Previous productions as ASM include The Prom (T121 2025) and Murder on the Orient Express (T121 2023). He has also acted on the Opera House stage as Ezekiel Foster in White Christmas (TSP 2015) and Robertson Ay in Mary Poppins (TSP 2016) and has performed in Youth Theatre productions across the Chicagoland area. Roles include Lord Farquaad (Shrek), Oliver Warbucks (Annie) and Harry MacAfee (Bye Bye Birdie). He would like to thank his family for their constant support, and Theatre 121 for this opportunity.
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