Past Event - High School Spring Musical 2022

The Grace Christian Academy High School Fine Arts Department will transport audiences to a simpler time as they proudly present the Broadway classic, “Bye Bye Birdie.” Performances for the spring musical will be Thursday and Friday, March 24 and 25 at 6 PM, and Saturday, March 26 at 5 PM.

Written by Michael Stewart, this beloved comedy was inspired by Elvis Presley, who was famously drafted into the US Army in the late 1950s. With tunes from the score of the Lee Adams and Charles Strouse 1950s musical, this show is fun for the whole family!

Set in 1958, “Bye Bye Birdie” follows the story of rock and roll teen heartthrob, Conrad Birdie, played by GCA Senior, James Summers, who travels to Sweet Apple, Ohio in a well-meant publicity stunt and brings chaos to the quiet American town by his arrival.

Tickets are $10, and advanced reservations are recommended.

Please note the following important information:

• Ticket price is $10. Due to reserved seating, all patrons will need to purchase a ticket unless they are a lap-sitting child.

• All seats will be reserved, including bleacher seating.

• Purchased tickets can be printed at home or uploaded onto a mobile device. 

• While pre-purchasing tickets is preferred, patrons may still purchase tickets at the door, if available.

• Patrons will be able to exchange tickets for a different performance BEFORE performance dates. (No refunds, please.)

Cast List:

Albert Peterson- Aidan DuBois

Rosie Alvarez- Grayson Caughey 

Conrad Birdie- James Summers

Kim MacAfee- Ayla Kratzig

Mr. Harry MacAfee- Christian Collins

Mrs. Doris MacAfee- Elizabeth Vogt

Mrs. Mae Peterson- Madison Smith 

Hugo Peabody- Levi Allen

Ursula Merkle- Maren Spencer 

Randolph MacAfee- Jonathan Hammett

The Mayor- Sean Walker

The Mayor’s Wife, Edna-  Erin Wojcik

Gloria Rasputin & Teen Dancer- Blythe Hutchison

Mrs. Merkle- Raybecca Calvert

Harvey Johnson- Brooks Yarbrough

Mr. Johnson- Evan Spychalski 

Reporter: Anna Claire Riggs

Alice - Caroline Collins

Deborah Sue- Stellie Higby

Helen- Sophie Clarke

Margie- Lani Grasmanis 

Nancy-  Mackenzie Curle

Penelope Ann- Addison Church

Freddie- Caleb Varner

Karl- Bryant Swords

Maude & Teen- Braden Walters

Maude’s Dishwasher & Ensemble- Brendan Koreiba

Maude’s Customer 1 & Ensemble- William Brown

Maude’s Customer 2 & Ensemble-  Luke Williamson

Ensemble: 

• Addy Castrorao
• Sofia Carman
• Kali Clarke
• Gigi Clements
• Melania Fierz
• Fischer Harris
• Hans Jimenez
• Eli Miller
• Ashlynn Monkley
• Hannah Patrick
• Lincoln Rohwer  
• Grace Scott 
• Anilee Schwieterman