CONSIDER YOURSELF PART OF THE FAMILY!
2026 IHS MUSICAL HITS THE STAGE (PT. 2 of 2)
Get ready to be transported to the streets of Victorian London as IHS Performing Arts Department proudly presents Oliver!
From the high-energy choreography of "Consider Yourself", the catchy tune "Food Glorious Food", the sing-along "Omm Pah Pah", the haunting melodies of "As Long as He Needs Me", and the contemplative yet indecisive "Reviewing the Situation", our talented cast is bringing Charles Dickens’ timeless characters to life with a modern spark
Performances run this Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14, with shows at 7:00 PM each evening as well as a 1:00 PM matinee on Saturday, March 15
If you love musical classics, don’t miss an unforgettable night of mystery, mischief, and music that will have you humming the well known numbers all the way home
The cast, crew, and pit have put together an amazing production, full of energy and laughter and your support means the world to them, so bring your family, invite a friend, and enjoy a fantastic night or matinee of musical theater!
Don't miss out on the excitement – grab your tickets now at ihs.booktix.com and follow IHS theatrical and musical journeys on social media @indianashdrama and @ihsmusicdepartment
All photos courtesy of Mr. Erik Puskar - IHS Digital Media Productions Teacher and Coordinator
CAST
Caleb McKelvy as OLIVER TWIST
Griffin Poole-Smith as FAGIN
Teagan Baunoch as THE ARTFUL DODGER
Freddie Knepper as BILL SIKES
Audrey Yang as NANCY
Emma Runge as BET
Stryker Sparks as MR. BUMBLE
Widow Corney as CARLY FRAIN
Lola Marshall as MR. BROWNLOW
Sage Anthe as MR. SOWERBERRY
Cricket Baunoch as MRS. SOWERBERRY/ROSE SELLER
Kate McKelvy as CHARLOTTE/CHARLEY BATES
lan Knepper as NOAH CLAYPOLE/KNIFE GRINDER
Justin Webber as MR. GRIMWIG
Lexi Nielsen as MRS. BEDWIN
Kayleigh Zottola as OLD SALLY
Alaina Warfel as MILKMAID
Aubrey Heidenthal as STRAWBERRY SELLER
Maddie Jablunovsky as MATRON/DANCE CAPTAIN
Brandon landiorio as CAPTAIN
Jayden Webber and Justin Webber as ORPHAN ATTENDANTS
Elliot Lyons as NEWSPAPER BOY
Tank the Therapy Dog as BULLSEYE
FAGIN'S KIDS
Sydney Adamsky, Ayla Speights, Ian Knepper,
Kayleigh Zottola, Stryker Sparks, Cricket Baunoch,
Aubrey Heidenthal, Maddie Jablunovsky
TOWN ENSEMBLE
Jayden Elliott, Kaya Husted, Carly Frain,
Alexandra Patterson, Lola Marshall, Sage Anthe,
Justin Webber, Lexi Nielsen, Alaina Warfel,
Brandon landiorio, Jayden Webber
ORPHAN ENSEMBLE
Jacob Bukosky, Scarlett Clemons, Shane Oliver Dykun,
Brynn Edmonds, Albany Hunger, Natalie Jones,
Angelina Karas, Hailey Kent, Norah Kemerer,
Hallee Kunselman, Alexandra Ludwig, Hazel McKelvy,
Shaniah McMillen, Liam Nelson, Madison Nielsen,
Avery Olear, Evelyn Reidmiller, Abby Stephens,
Grace Ann Stilianidis, Cate Stubbe, Marie Stubbe,
Olivia Ulisse, Amos Whitacre
PIT ORCHESTRA
Izzy Grim - PICCOLO/FLUTE
Bridgette Peterson - PICCOLO/FLUTE
Kenzie Byers - CLARINET
Gabriel Wilhelm - CLARINET
Marvin Nelson - TRUMPET/FLUGEL
Mr. Samuel Knepper - TRUMPET/FLUGEL
Aubrey Seale - FRENCH HORN
Zayne Hostetter - TROMBONE/BASS TROMBONE
Aaron Herr - VIOLIN
Andy Hao - VIOLIN
Claire Stewart - CELLO
Rowan Cooper - BASS
Austin Collins - KEYBOARD 1
Ms. Lauren Saylor - KEYBOARD 2
Daniel Steffish - DRUMS
PRODUCTION STAFF
Mrs. Leah C. Lyons - DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER
Ms. Casey Williams - VOCAL DIRECTION
Mr. Jason Olear - PIT ORCHESTRA DIRECTION
Mrs. Bethany Ryan - COSTUME DESIGN
Mr. C.J. Lyons - SET CONSTRUCTION
Miss Cassidy Black - HOUSE MANAGER & PROGRAM DESIGN
Mr. Erik Puskar - PHOTOGRAPHER
Mrs. Joann Smith - PROGRAM DUPLICATION
PRODUCTION CREW
Avery Orr - STAGE MANAGER
Lauren Watkins - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Jackson Matty - SOUND BOARD OPERATOR
Matthew Lyons - ASSISTANT SOUND BOARD OPERATOR
Lizzy Sexton - LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR
Dane Naylor & Jack Duchesneau - SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS
Zoey Motto - WARDROBE HEAD
Kaylee Higgins - COSTUME CREW
Emily Matty - RUNNING/PROPS CREW
Jae Hill & Sasha McDevitt - FLY DECK
Kaylee Byers, Lilli Fleming, Liliana Manzi - CHILD GUARDIANS
Drama II - PRACTICUM IN PRODUCTION