After months of late night rehearsals and preparation, Lake Forest High School’s spring musical, Urinetown, is finally ready for its opening night. This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the production will be playing in the Raymond Moore Auditorium and the talents within in the cast will be showcased. Before you see the show, read below for a quick preview featuring some of the Urinetown leads.
Bradley Berklich as Mr. Cladwell
Favorite musical: I don’t necessarily enjoy musicals
How many productions they’ve starred in: About five
How long they’ve been acting: My life is an act
Favorite song in the musical Urinetown: “We’re Not Sorry” reprise
Actor/actress they admire: Robin Williams
Favorite part of being in the musical: Seeing old friends
Jane Margolis as Mrs. Pennywise
Favorite musical: The Producers
How many productions they’ve starred in: 15
How long they’ve been acting: 10 years
Favorite song in the musical Urinetown: “Why Did I Listen To That Man”
Actor/actress they admire: Jessica Lange
Favorite part of being in the musical: Getting into some tomfoolery with my cast!
Gracie Stockton as Hope Cladwell
Favorite musical: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
How many productions they’ve starred in: 16
How long they’ve been acting: Nine years
Favorite song in the musical Urinetown: “Follow Your Heart”
Actor/actress they admire: Meryl Streep
Favorite part of being in the musical: The Act One finale
Adam Clayton as Bobby Strong
Favorite musical: Les Misérables
How many productions they’ve starred in: 4
How long they’ve been acting: Five years
Favorite song in the musical Urinetown: Act One Finale
Actor/actress they admire: Ramin Karimloo
Favorite part of being in the musical: The cast and friends made along the way
Morgen Cohen as Little Sally
Favorite musical: West Side Story
How many productions they’ve starred in: 5
How long they’ve been acting: Four years
Favorite song in the musical Urinetown: “Follow Your Heart” or “Snuff That Girl”
Actor/actress they admire: Lupita Nyong’o
Favorite part of being in the musical: Bonding with my castmates
Bryan Kingsley as Officer Lockstock
Favorite musical: Chicago
How many productions they’ve starred in: 5
How long they’ve been acting: A year
Favorite song in the musical Urinetown: “Why Did I listen to That Man”
Actor/actress they admire: Christoph Waltz
Favorite part of being in the musical: All of the friendly faces and good laughs
Be sure to catch these actors and many other students participating in the musical this weekend. Tickets are sold online and at the door!
