The Magical Adventures of Merlin
Civic Youth Theatre Musical
Young Merlin, who lives with the Old Master Sorcerer and his wife, is tired of doing chores like cleaning out the dragon cage and mopping the floor. Instead, he only wants to work on mastering his magical skills. At the same time, another young lad, Arthur, is destined to become king - but only if he is able to pull the magical sword, Excalibur, from the stone. Through a magical twist of fate, Arthur, who is nicknamed "Wart", and Merlin become fast friends. Ultimately, will Merlin choose his lifelong dream of magic or friendship with Arthur? Will Arthur pull the sword from the stone and become king? Can the young apprentice Merlin become the greatest wizard of the land? Magical surprises provide all the answers in this enchanted and bewitching musical adventure.
We have prepared a study guide, which will enhance the theatre going experience for students of all ages.
Cast
Merlin - ALEX SMITH +
Arthur - MITCHELL HARPENAU +
Guinevere - BONNIE CHARLTON +
Morgana La Fey - CORYNE PAIGE MANNES +
Nimue La Fey - MARY LANDREVILLE +
Knight #1 - J.J. HOSS +
Knight #2 - DARIUS LEDBETTER +
Knight #3 - COLIN EVANS +
Old Master Sorcerer - MARCUS BECHEK +
Sorcerer's Wife/Townsperson/ Frozen Person - CASEY RUGGLES * +
The Royal Herald/ Townsperson/Frozen Person - JUSTIN GREEN +
Townsperson/Frozen Person
FREYA KAILING * +
SARAH N. L. KUEPPERS +
ABIGAIL RYDER * +
TYLER WALKER +
CALVIN WILLSON +
Crew
Stage Manager - LIZ BARNES +
Assistant Stage Managers
RACHAEL SUSANNAH ROBERTSON KING * +
RILEY LENTZ
Publicity/Usher Crew
SHELBY ALEXANDER +
ANGEL BUDDEN +
PAYTON CARTER * +
JASMINE CORRADINI * +
MIA SEARLES +
Costume/Make-Up Crew
GRACE ERWAY +
RACHEL LAHAIE +
MELISSA PRESTON * +
Paint Crew
BECCA AIELLO * +
BRANDON HUIZING *
ISABELLA NOHARA * +
JULIA WILLIAMS *
Scenery Build Crew
SARAH AIELLO +
LOGAN MELVIN +
Props / Sfx Crew
RYANA BENTLEY *
JADA GREEN +
SIERRA HOSS +
HAYDEN LANE-DAVIES +
Lighting Crew
GRAHAM LAPE-SHOUB +
IZAAC PIORKOWSKI +
MARGARET PRESTON *
GARRET TEFFT +
LIVIA VASQUEZ * +
Sound Crew
STEVEN BOYSEN +
*Denotes Civic Debut
+ Denotes Student in Academy of Theatre Arts
The Parish Theatre
405 W. Lovell St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
SEATING
All performances in the Parish Theatre are general seating. We recommend arriving early. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
FREE PARKING
Available after 6pm in the Civic parking lot at the northeast corner of Lovell and Park Streets. There is additional parking behind the Carver Center. Street parking is available after 5pm.
PHOTO GALLERY
Photos courtesy of Fred Western
