Upper School Cast of The Matchmaker Announced

Ronda Hewitt
Last week, the Upper School held auditions for Thornton Wilder's play The Matchmaker (it became the basis of the popular musical Hello, Dolly!). Everyone who auditioned got a role, and we have an amazing cast. I am excited by what each actor will bring to the stage. Some roles have doubling -- which means an actor is cast in more than one role. We have a couple of actors doing that, but each role is easily managed and will be fun to play. Theater is a team sport and a magical collaboration. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 16, with performances November 1-3. I have a great production team growing that includes: Alex Gatewood as Production Stage Manager, Alex Eramo von Daacke as Assistant Stage Manager, and Eli Lerdau as Assistant Director.
 
Cast List: (In Order of Appearance): 
  • Horace Vandergelder - Hudson Lawrence
  • Ambrose Kemper - Sawyer Ruday
  • Joe Scanlon / Rudolf / Cab Driver / Cook - Nati Yohannes
  • Gertrude / Flora Van Huysen - Norah Sartori
  • Cornelius Hackl - Emory Griffis
  • Ermengarde - Georgia Cobb
  • Malachi Stack - Toby Irwin
  • Dolly Levi - Elena Paulson
  • Barnaby Tucker - Otis Hahn 
  • Irene Malloy - Bailey Wilberger
  • Minnie Fay - Sawyer Carr
 The Matchmaker is a comedy about having adventure in your life. To live and go for it! 
"My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate" -- Thornton Wilder
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