NOC Tonkawa Fine Arts will present “Carrie the Musical” with performances Oct. 29 – Nov. 1 at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center’s Dineo Heilmann Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-31 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1.
The cast includes Alia Dust, Emelia Clarke, Haylee Kyler, Hank Hanrahan, Addie Kyler, Jake Arington, Britany Navarro-Martinez, Chad Anderson, Eddie Dixon, Taylee Slavin, Katlynn Turner, Emily Kleinmann, Timber Mekelburg, Jason Mervyn, Robert Leonard, Tobias Schmidt, and Taylee Slavin.
NOC Fine Arts Instructor and “Carrie the Musical” Director Chad Anderson said, “I wasn’t familiar with this musical until roughly ten years ago, when I discovered it and decided to do it here at NOC in 2016. It ended up being one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had as a director, and our students had a blast,” Anderson said.
“This time is no different,” he added. “Not only have we had fun, but the kids are appreciating the relevant message in this sci-fi/horror story. The big takeaway is laid out plainly in one set of lyrics in the epilogue, sung in strong unison by the ensemble, and what they say might be the most important thing on the planet, ever.”
Crew includes Chad Anderson – Director; Tobias Schmidt – Stage Manager; Eddie Dixon – Band Conductor; Nathan Oesterle – Technical Director; Connie Van Ausdall – Rehearsal Pianist; Chloe Anderson – Assistant State Manager; Chad Anderson – Set Design; Nathan Oesterle, Brendan Danks, Isabelle Danks, Isabella Barnes, Chloe Anderson, Saraya Kleinmann, Romano Strebel, Sarah Douglass, and Ben Dailey – Set Construction; Nathan Oesterle – Lighting Design; Nathan Oesterle and Chad Anderson – Sound Design, Melodie Parman – Costume Design/Construction; Emelia Clarke – Costume Assistant; Sarah Douglas and Cash Hanrahan – Follow Spot; Tobias Schmidt, Chloe Anderson, Gabby Young – Props; Danikka Hardy – Light Board Operator; Nathan Oesterle, Isabelle Danks – Sound Board Operators; Chloe Anderson, Ben Dailey – Stagehands; Chloe Anderson, Ben Dailey – Fly Rail; Paige Larson – Poster Design; and Paige Larson – Program/Lobby Slideshow.
Orchestra members include Eddie Dixon – Conductor/Keyboard 3; Connie Van Ausdall – Keyboard ;, Suzanne Sumpter – Keyboard 2; Cassidy Broome – Cello; Drew Faulkner – Guitar; Aston Sang – Bass; and SanJaya Burton – Drums.
Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services.
NOC serves nearly 3,100 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, branch in Enid, and NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater. Of these students about 85% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 69% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.
The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.
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