CCT names cast for production of ‘Grease: The School Version’

Children’s Community Theatre has assembled a cast of 75 area children for its production of “Grease: The School Version.” A family-friendly version of the classic musical will be performed April 5 through 8 at the Sandwich Opera House in Sandwich.

“The production team and performers are really excited about bringing this fun musical to life,” director Sue Graham said in a news release. “Besides an excellent cast from throughout DeKalb County, this year we have the pleasure of affording kids the opportunity to perform in the Sandwich Opera House, which is a wonderful, historic theater.”

Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for ages 12 and younger. Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 5 and 6; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 7; and 3 p.m. April 8.

Because the Sandwich Opera House only seats 300, audiences are urged to purchase tickets early, Graham said in the release. Tickets will be available soon at cctonstage.com.

Book, music and lyrics are by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.

Cast in lead roles are Giovanni Bianchi (Genoa) as Danny, Iliana Rigaud (DeKalb) as Sandy, Lucas Sus (Genoa) as Kenickie, Emma Doering (Sycamore) as Rizzo, Joey Gentile (DeKalb) as Doody, Bella Vivirito (DeKalb) as Frenchy, Cody Peterson (Genoa) as Sonny, Jisela Marquez (DeKalb) as Marty, Nate Reynolds (Sycamore) as Roger, Kendel Graham (Somonauk) as Jan, Penelope Giese (Cortland) as Patty, Kerth Judd (Genoa) as Eugene, Grace Gineman (Sycamore) as Miss Lynch, Abbey Mondi (Elburn) as Cha-Cha, Lauren Jordal (Lee) as Teen Angel, Elina Keswani (Sycamore) as Vince Fontaine, Anna Kettner (Genoa) as Johnny Casino, and Payton Foster (DeKalb), Matthew Gillies (DeKalb), Mia Gulke (Sycamore), Hailey Barngrover (Somonauk), Gavin Pesek (Sycamore) and Joleigh Reiss (Genoa) as The Gamblers.

Included in the show’s ensemble are LJ Banda, Drew Beckett, Rush Beckett, Addelyn Foster, Melody Foster, Isabella Holiday, Sam Jaros, Anna Kimble, Mackenzie McDaniel, Stephanie Newburn, Amber Pilkinton, Anna Westhoff and Jess Wiedmeyer from DeKalb; William Akst, Jenna Bergman, Alaina Bowman, Norah Chami, Sydney Clark, Ellie Davis, Mya Gauger, Lily Harned, Katie Hogan, Fiona Holtz, Connor Hoste, Ana Juarez, Bella Juarez, Lydia Kauzlarich, Eleanor Klacik, Oscar Klacik, Olivia Krett, Karissa Lam, Reece McClure, Zoe Miller-O’Dell, Jack Moehling, Brodin Pesek, Trevin Pesek, Julia Peska, Hannah Raetzke, McKenna Ranieri, Maddie Solomon, Finn Stamatakos, Cora Weese and Onalee Weese from Sycamore; Natasha Bianchi, Kealey Morton and Stephanie Sus from Genoa; Emma Griebenow from Kingston; Alivia Cooper from Kirkland; Sarah Holda and Angelina Mangia from Cortland; and Hannah Barngrover from Somonauk.

For information, visit cctonstage.com or search the group on Facebook.