The Story   (Scroll down to see who's in the cast & crew)

It’s 1933 in New York and the depression is on.  The outlook is bleak as people have no money, no jobs, and little hope.  Julian Marsh, a successful Broadway director, is going to put on what may be his last Broadway show.   “Pretty Lady” is sure to sell some tickets because of its well-known star Dororthy Brock.  Miss Brock, a has-been that the writers (Maggie and Bert) must work around, is the leading lady because her sugar daddy – Abner Dillon – is financing the show.  Dorothy is really in love with Pat - her vaudeville stage partner from many years before.

Unemployed dancers line up at the theatre entrance on 42^nd Street to audition for “Pretty Lady” including young and innocent Peggy Sawyer from Allentown, PA.  She’s a terrific dancer, but lacks the courage to audition.  Billy, “Pretty Lady’s” romantic leading man, encourages her to audition and she gets a small part in the back of the chorus.  “Pretty Lady” moves to Philadelphia for it’s opening and during the big finale in Act I, naïve Peggy is pushed into leading lady Dorothy Brock who stumbles and breaks her ankle and director Julian Marsh must cancel Act II.   The show will not open in New York unless they can replace their star and everyone suggests Peggy.  The novice chorus girl is tapped to learn twenty-five pages of dialogue, six songs, and ten dance numbers in thirty-six hours.  She’s the only one who has the talent and the cast and crew has pinned their hopes on her to make “Pretty Lady” a hit.  After all, the show must go on!  They return to New York and “Pretty Lady” opens on Broadway, but will it be a hit show with a new star and revive 42nd Street?  You’ll have to come see for yourself and hear the Lullaby of Broadway.

42^nd Street is typical of the musical style and entertainment during the 1930’s where people flocked to theatres for a bit of escapism.  Musicals had large tap dancing casts with extravagant costumes and big stars performed popular songs in front of a live jazz orchestra.  We can relate to many of the situations given today’s economy:  When the chorus girls find a dime on the street, they sing “We’re In The Money”.  For a cheap honeymoon, the bride and groom catch a sleeper train and “Shuffle Off To Buffalo” to see Niagara Falls.  Other songs include “You’re Getting To Be a Habit With Me” and the “Lullaby of Broadway” that proclaims the stuff dreams are made of on “42^nd Street”.  Everyone will enjoy watching the 11^th longest running Broadway show of all time.

      Kelly Davis and Chris Groth                     Marvin and Val and Jim                           Dave and Sue and Ron

            

      Practicing "Pretty Lady" steps      The Director and Writers of "Pretty Lady"     Pat and Dorothy and Abner Dillon

 

The Cast

Julian Marsh - Marvin Rothstein has appeared in many GNTC shows and is a Tile Setter with Mid-State Tile.  He sings with the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor, enjoys bow hunting and archery, and lives in Cold Spring 

Peggy Sawyer - Kelly Davis has moved from the chorus of many GNTC shows and now appears as “42nd Street's” leading lady.  She will be a junior at Rocori High School, is active in choir, tennis, basketball, track & field and lives in Cold Spring.

Billy Lawlor - Chris Groth last played Bella Zangler in our production of “Crazy For You”.  He works at the Holiday convenience store in Waite Park, enjoys all kinds of sports and lives in Rockville. 

Dorothy Brock - Sue Anderson has appeared in several GNTC shows since her debut in “Anything Goes”.  She is a Dietitian at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, sings with the St. Boniface Church Choir, and lives in Cold Spring.

Maggie Jones - Val Hollermann is on stage after being in the Pit Orchestra for many GNTC shows.  She works at Michael's Photography, sings in the Peace Lutheran Church Choir, plays in the Community Band, and lives in Cold Spring.

Bert Barry - Jim Dwyer is new to GNTC.  He is the Director of Planned Giving at St. John's University, sings with the Cold Spring Maennerchor, enjoys gold prospecting, and lives in Cold Spring.

Abner Dillon - Ron Woods has appeared in every GNTC show and designs and builds sets for many of our productions.  He's retired from Xcel Energy, belongs to the Cold Spring American Legion and the Waite Park Rifle Club, and lives in Cold Spring.

Pat Denning – Dave Olson has appeared in several GNTC shows.  He is a realtor with Premiere Realty, coaches Little League, and lives in Cold Spring. 

Anne Reilly - Alexis Lutgen has appeared in several GNTC shows and was Eliza Doolittle in our production of “My Fair Lady”.  She's an Administrative Assistant for United Way of Central MN, enjoys fishing, volleyball, serves as President of the GNTC Board of Directors and lives in Albany with her new husband.

Lorraine - Kateri Salk will be a sophomore at St. Olaf studying Biology and Environmental Studies.  She works on the tech crew for the St. Olaf Dance Department, belongs to their ballroom and tap dance clubs, and lives in Cold Spring during the summer.  

Phyllis - Sarah Aaseth has appeared in 8 GNTC shows.  She just graduated from Rocori High School, received a GNTC scholarship, and was active in choir, volleyball, and basketball and lives in Cold Spring.    She will be attending St. Scholastica in Duluth in the fall to study nursing.

Gladys – Leigh Ann Davis is the CEO of the Girl Scouts of MN and WI Lakes and Pines Council based in Waite Park.  She has appeared in and managed many GNTC shows including this one.  She lives in Cold Spring. 

Ethel - Andrea Rothstein will be a sophomore at Rocori High School.  She has appeared in several GNTC musicals and Prairie Fire shows, sings in the St. Boniface Church Youth Choir and lives in Cold Spring.

Diane - Elaine Kalthoff is the owner and manager of Subway Restaurant in Cold Spring.  She serves on the GNTC Board of Directors and is the House Manager for this show and lives in Cold Spring.

Andy Lee - Sam Kuss is new to GNTC.  He will be a sophomore at Rocori High School, plays tuba in the band, sings with the school choir, St. John's Boys' Choir, the Peace Lutheran Church Choir, and lives in Cold Spring.

Mac - Brian Groth will be a junior at SCSU studying Mass Communications.  He also works at Cash Wise Video, enjoys guitar, drums, cars, and lives in Rockville. 

Liza - Elea Ingman is new to GNTC.  She will be a junior at Rocori where she's active in band, marching band, and choir.  She plays in the Community Band, sings with the Youth Chorale of Central Mn and St. Peters and Paul Church Choir.  She studies piano with Etta Wittgraf and lives in Richmond. 

Doctor - Janet Aaseth is the Office Manager/Funeral Assistant for Wenner Funeral Home and is a Captain with Cold Spring Fire and Rescue.  She lives in Cold Spring.   

Waitress – Annette Goetsch is new to GNTC.  She is an Administrative Assistant with Stearns County HRA, enjoys golf, biking, reading and lives in Cold Spring.

Robin - Amanda Lingl is new to GNTC.  She just graduated from Rocori High School where she was active in choir, jazz singers, and the spring musical “Cinderella”.  She's a waitress at Jill's Cafe and lives in Richmond.  She will be attending the University of MN in Morris in the fall to study biology.

Gangster - Collette Hagen is new to GNTC.  She will be a junior at Rocori and is active in band, marching band, choir, jazz singers, speech and theatre.  She was Cinderella's step mother in the Rocori spring musical and lives in Richmond.

Gangster - Missy Oothoudt is new to GNTC.  She will be a junior at Rocori where she's active in theatre and track.  She also enjoys gymnastics and lives in Cold Spring.

Stagehand - Matt Beckius will be a sophomore at Rocori where he's active in theatre, swimming, and track.  He lives in Cold Spring. 

Willard - Trek Frantti is new to GNTC.  He will be a sophomore at Rocori and has appeared with Prairie Fire and GREAT theater groups.  He lives in Cold Spring. 

Policeman - Reed Olmscheid is new to GNTC.  He just graduated from Rocori.  He lives in Cold Spring and will be attending the U of M in Morris in the fall studying Business.

Frankie - Zachary Middendorf has been involved with many GNTC shows.  He will be a senior at Rocori where he's active in choir and football.  He works on the Kuechle Family Farm and lives in Cold Spring.

Pickpocket - Tony Folwarski is new to GNTC.  He will be a sophomore at Rocori where he's active in band, choir, and Destination Imagination.  He lives in Cold Spring.

CREW

Director - Chad Middendorf is directing his third GNTC show and has appeared on stage with us in several others.  He owns WealthCare, Inc, sings with the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor and the St. Boniface Church Choir.  He lives in Cold Spring.

Assistant Director - Mary Middendorf has appeared in many GNTC shows and was Reno Sweeny in “Anything Goes”.  She is the Office Manager for Kraemer Trucking and Excavating and sings in the St. Boniface Church Choir.  She lives in Cold Spring.

Stage Manager - Gregg Davis has appeared in and managed several GNTC shows.  He is a driver for Spee Dee Delivery and lives in Cold Spring.

Piano - Craig Kimmerle has accompanied all but three GNTC musicals and also plays for County Stearns, Actors Playhouse, GREAT, and Troupe Theatre.  He is a Mechanical Project Manager for Environ-Con in St. Cloud and lives in Cold Spring.

Choreographer - Leah Olson has appeared in and choreographed many GNTC musicals.  She has worked with Kimball Community Playhouse and Central MN Children's Theatre.  She is a Patient Advocate at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud and lives in Avon.

Vocal Director - Julie Ludwig has directed the vocals for several GNTC shows and appeared as Polly in “Crazy For You”.  She is the Director of Music and Liturgy at St. Boniface Church and directs several vocal and hand bell choirs and lives near Regal. 

Pit Orchestra Director - Tim Jarnot will be directing his fifth GNTC pit.  He's a retired high school band director, plays in and occasionally directs the Community Band and directs the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor.  He lives in St Cloud. 

Properties - Kay Coapstick is the Treasurer for GNTC and has appeared in several of our shows.  She is a Physical Therapist at Little Falls Orthopedics and lives near Cold Spring.

Costume Mistress - Jill Blomdahl debuted with GNTC's dinner theatre production this past winter as Gussie in "The Case of the Dead Flamingo Dancer".  She is expecting their second child and lives in Rockville. 

Tech – Kyle Becker is a graduate of EVW High School where he was active in theatre.  He lives in Waite Park.

Tech – Bernadette Motzko is a math teacher at Rocori Middle & High Schools and lives in St. Joseph.

PIT ORCHESTRA

Flute, Clarinet, Sax - Mary Beth Kulander

Flute, Clarinet, Sax - Don Anderson

Clarinet, Tenor Sax - Jon Wittraf

Clarinet, Bari Sax - Richard Lane

1st Trumpet - Pat Thorn

2nd Trumpet - Kim Jones

3rd Trumpet - Gretchen Vork

1st Trombone - Ken Vork

2nd Trombone - Mike Mullen

Percussion - Dani Jones

Bass - Jeanie Schoephoerster

Piano - Craig Kimmerle