Hello, Dolly! is a musical filled with charisma, heart, and laughter. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and also a professional meddler. But everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is to find someone for herself, the only person who will do is Horace Vandergelder, the famous “half-a-millionaire.” Set at the turn of the century, Dolly's matchmaking hi-jinks have her, Horace, Horace's employees, and many more running around New York City. Hello Dolly! is boisterous and charming from start to finish. Hello, Dolly! features such memorable songs as “Before the Parade Passes By,” “It Only Takes a Moment,” “Put on Your Sunday Clothes,” and - of course - the title number, “Hello, Dolly!” Dolly herself is one of the strongest and richest starring roles for a woman ever written for the musical theatre, and famous Dolly Levis have included Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Pearl Bailey, Mary Martin, Barbra Streisand, and most recently, Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters.
Ages: Appropriate for all audiences
Cast and Creative team for Hello, Dolly! at James F. Dicke Auditorium
Cast
Abby Brigadoi
Dolly Levi
Abby grew up in Minster & currently teaches vocal & general music for Minster Local Schools. When she's not on stage, Abby enjoys spending time with her husband & two beautiful daughters. She also serves as a music minister at St. Augustine & as a member of the Crescent Players board. She is thrilled to be returning to the stage in a dream role! Past roles- Madison County Arts Council: Winifred in "Once Upon a Mattress." Crescent Players: Fiona in "Shrek: the Musical."
Andy Bundy
Horace Vandergelder
A man of many talents, Andy has a special place in his heart for live theatre. He was most recently the understudy for Shrek in Shrek: the Musical (2016). Offstage, Andy is a light and sound technician and serves as the Auditorium Manager for the James F. Dicke Auditorium. He also heads up social media at NKTelco. Past roles include - Cedarville University: Jacob in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof. Crescent Players: Papa Ogre/Shrek (understudy) in Shrek: the Musical.
Ethan Otting
Cornelius Hackl
Ethan is from Minster and is currently attending Ohio State University in Lima. He has been in 4 musicals with Crescent Players, and was also a part of the original production of Hello Dolly back in 2019, playing the part of Barnaby. In his free time, Ethan likes to play Dungeons and Dragons, watch movies, and play the guitar. He hopes everyone will have an amazing time watching the show! Past roles include - Crescent Players: Eugene in Grease, Barnaby in Hello, Dolly!
Gavyn Sanchez
Barnaby Tucker
Gavyn is currently a junior at Botkins High School, where he recently led their drama club's production of "Newsies" as Jack Kelly. Gavyn has also been on the swim team for the past 3 years. After graduation, he plans on continuing to act and sing in college. He has loved playing such a fun character, as Barnaby Tucker, and playing with the Crescent Players. Past roles- Botkins HS Drama Club: Jack Kelly in "Newsies," Cogsworth in "Beauty and the Beast."
Rachel Werling
Irene Molloy
Rachel is a 20 year old, junior at Wright State Lake Campus. She is studying early childhood education. She currently resides in St. Henry and is the daughter of Mike and Julie Werling. In her free time, Rachel enjoys reading, writing, singing and playing the piano and cello. She also enjoys spending time with her family, friends, fiancé Cody and three dogs and cat, Tootsie, Milo, Molly, and Missy. Past roles include - Jay Country Civic Theatre: Gingy in Shrek: the Musical, Anna in Frozen Jr, Jovie in Elf the Musical. St. Henry HS Drama Club: Laurey in Oklahoma, Beth in Little Women, Janessa in Playing the Game.
Madelyn Homan
Minnie Fay
Madelyn is 16 years old from originally from Fairborn. She's been in New Bremen since 2017. She enjoys singing, acting, and playing her trombone. Her passion for performing comes from growing up in a musical household and her mother's passions. In her free time, she also enjoys painting and drawing. She plans to get a degree in musical theater/musical education or in art/animation. Past roles include - New Bremen HS Drama Club: Mrs. Trunchbull in "Matilda, the musical."
Dominic Otting
Ambrose Kemper
Dominic is from St. Henry. He is currently goes to St. Henry High School and to Tri Star in their Graphic Communications program. In his free time, Dominic likes to play video games and Dungeons & Dragons with friends. He hopes everyone enjoys the performance.
Hope Philipps
Ermengarde
Hope is from Minster. She loves reading, singing, music, and being with the people she loves. She is also a cheerleader for both football and basketball at Minster High School. She likes to show people they can do anything they love, and do always do things that make you happy. Be unapologetically you, no matter what! Past roles include - Minster HS Drama Club: Kelly in A True Story: Told by a Bunch of Lying Liars, Goldilocks in 12 Angry Villains. Crescent Players: a Sunflower in Shrek: the Musical
Rachel Meiring
Ernestina Money
Rachel is from Minster and teaches at Bradford Middle School. She has been a part of Crescent Players for 9+ years. She enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and family, and going to the movies. She also co-runs the Bradford High School Drama Club. Past roles include - Crescent Players: Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, the White Rabbit/Donkey (understudy) in Shrek: the Musical, Ms. Glutch in The Wizard of Oz. Various productions with the Minster High School Drama Club (2005-2009).
Harriet Bundy
Mrs. Rose
Harriet has been in the New Bremen for 22 years. 20 of which has been part of the Crescent Players off and on. She is happily married to a great guy, Jamie, who indulges her need for the stage and cats! She's also a proud mom of 2 adult kids, Andy & Amber and a sweet son-in-law, Kolton, of which all 3 are in this production! This group has become my extended family and is growing by the year! Past roles- Crescent Players: Mrs Greer in "Annie," Glinda in "The Wizard of Oz," Elsa in "The Sound of Music."
Jersey Poff
Ensemble
This is Jersey's first theatre production. She is from St. Marys & enjoys soccer, dancing, & wrestling. She also enjoys spending time with her family & friends. She's very athletic & has been dancing for 9 years. She has enjoyed opportunities to sing and perform. She's sang the National Anthem in Michigan. Her music idol is Dolly Parton!
Kamryn Stephens
Ensemble
Kamryn is a freshman at New Bremen High School. She's a part of the NBHS color guard and plays the trumpet in the concert band. She also is a member of the NBHS Academic Team. Recently, she was a part of the District 3 Honors Choir. In her free time, Kamryn loves to sing, paint, rollerblade and hang out with friends. Past roles include - Crescent Players: Annie in Annie.
Macy Fullenkamp
Ensemble
Macy is from New Bremen. She enjoys gymnastics and is a part of Robotic at New Bremen High School's Lego League Team. Past roles include - Crescent Players: Chorus in "Annie." New Bremen HS Drama Club: Chorus in "Into the Woods" and Mrs. White in "Clue."
Judith Coil
Ensemble
Judith has been playing the role of Barnaby's mother (A.K.A. Gavyn Sanchez) for the past 17 years, and it has been her favorite roles. She has had a lot of fun being a part of the chorus and will hopefully continue being a part of musical theatre. Past roles include - Laurey in "Oklahoma," Amalia Balash in "She Loves Me."
Sophie Werling
Ensemble
Sophie's a sophomore at Minster HS & plays volleyball as well as track & field. She loves playing in the symphonic band at her school & practicing her sports with friends. Sophie also dances at New Bremen Dance School, where she's performed since she was 3. She has only one brother, Sam & loves animals & working at the Mile Creek Animal Hospital.
Grace Philipps
Ensemble
Grace is from Minster & is a junior at Minster HS. She loves to act and have fun! She loves film, music, production, & dancing every once in awhile! She really loves this cast and crew & hopes you enjoy watching what we’ve put together! Past roles- Minster Drama Club: Step Mother in "12 Angry Villains," Ava in "A True Story Told by a Bunch of Lying Liars."
Savina Bair
Ensemble
Savina is very excited to be a part of Hello, Dolly! with the Cresent Players. Originally hailing from NYC, Savina grew up spending many a day at the theaters her hometown had to offer. After a childhood of great experiences on screen, she participated in several cabarets as well as on stage with Jesus Christ Superstar and Camelot (waaaay off Broadway). After studying opera at The University at Albany, she left music behind for research, and eventually education. Kismet happened when Savina and her family moved to Minster, and she met Abby Brigadoi who introduced her to The Crescent Players. Savina is so excited to find such an amazing and supportive group of people to have so much fun with.
Izzy Kies
Ensemble
Izzy is from Minster and plays flute in band. She also sings in the Minster HS choir and is a member of the drama club.
Creative Team
Andy Bundy
Director
Ally Goings
Stage Manager
Harriet Bundy
Music Director
Julie Smith
Rehearsal Pianist
Julia Riethman
Choreographer
Diane Huelskamp
Costume Designer
Mary Jo Baker
Costumes
Beth Berning
Lighting Designer
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