Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed Program
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience!
Youth Artist Project
Script by Mo Willems
Book and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Based on the book Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems
WELCOME TO THE STORY OF WILBUR- A NAKED MOLE RAT BRAVE ENOUGH TO BE DIFFERENT!
In this year’s Youth Artist Project, you can rock out and experience the joy of being you! Wilbur the Naked Mole Rat was just like all the other naked mole rats until the day an ordinary hat falls into his tunnel and transforms his life forever. Based on the hit children’s book by Mo Willems, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience proves that there’s no need to be just like everyone else. With tail-shaking tunes and inspiring messages of individuality, this musical is sure to rock audiences of all ages.
This production is approximately one hour long and is most enjoyed by young audiences.
Character List
WILBUR J. MOLE RAT, JR. – Izzy Neisen
GRANDE MOLE RAT – Sofija Younglao-Talic
VENTI MOLE RAT – Abby Reiter
TALL MOLE RAT – Mabel Plzak
GRAND-PAH MOLE RAT – Anna Bursch
STARK NAKED – Alycia McLean
WEATHER MOLE – MJ Macauley
POTENTIAL CUSTOMER – Eddisyn Helmin
POTENTIAL CUSTOMER, ENSEMBLE – Grayson Willman
SECRET SERVICE – Elsa Galler
HATS AND MORE DANCER, ENSEMBLE – Tanieya McLean
FLESHTONES, ENSEMBLE – Mireya Wolf
FLESHTONES, ENSEMBLE – Faith Georgewill
ENSEMBLE – Ivy Mulqueen
Cast
Anna Bursch
Volunteer Actor
Anna Bursch is an 8th grader at Oxrose Academy. Anna has been in many GREAT summer camps, and is excited to perform in Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed. For Anna, the best thing about performing is seeing the audience smile, laugh, and enjoy the show! Outside of rehearsal and school, you might find Anna writing, drawing, or practicing the voices of characters she loves.
Elsa Galler
Volunteer Actor
Elsa Galler is a 4th grader at Clearview Elementary. She’s been in several GREAT summer camps, and was in the most recent Youth Artist Project, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. Elsa decided to get involved this year because she had so much fun in the past! For fun, Elsa likes to read, bake, swim, and sing!
Faith Georgewill
Volunteer Actor
Faith Georgewill is an 8th grade student at Athlos Academy. She’s been in GREAT shows including The Little Mermaid and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Faith enjoys theatre because it allows her to meet so many new friends! Her favorite pastime is dancing.
Eddisyn Helmin
Volunteer Actor
Eddisyn Helmin is a 3rd grade student at Riverview Intermediate. Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed is Eddisyn’s stage debut—they auditioned for this show because it’s so funny! When they have time, they like to do gymnastics, sing, and of course, act!
MJ Macauley
Volunteer Actor
Marie (MJ) Macauley is in the 3rd grade at St. Katharine Drexel. She has been involved with GREAT as a camper, and as an actor in The Sound of Music and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. MJ auditioned because she loves acting, but also because she loves Mo Willems’ books!
Alycia McLean
Volunteer Actor
Alycia McLean is a 5th grade at Oak Hill. Alycia likes to swim, play games, and play outside in her free time! She decided to audition for Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed because she loves doing GREAT summer camps, and wanted to be in a stage show!
Tanieya McLean
Volunteer Actor
Tanieya McLean is in the 3rd grade at Mississippi Heights. She decided to audition because she wanted to try something new and make new friends in the process! For fun, Tanieya likes gymnastics, swimming, and playing outside.
Ivy Mulqueen
Volunteer Actor
Ivy Mulqueen is in the 2nd grade at Madison Elementary. Ivy is excited about the friendships she’s made during this process, and can’t wait to continue in theatre. For fun, she likes to read, draw, collect rocks, play with dogs, or play Roblox.
Izzy Neisen
Volunteer Actor
Izzy Neisen is in the 6th grade at Rocori Middle School. They’ve been in many GREAT summer camps, and have taken the stage in shows like Mary Poppins and GREAT’s production of Matilda! Izzy joined this show because they have always loved naked mole rats, and thinks they look funny—plus, Izzy really likes Mo Willem’s books!
Mabel Plzak
Volunteer Actor
Mabel Plzak is in the 3rd grade, and is home schooled. She auditioned for this show because she thought it matched up with her personality—plus, she likes to wear bunny ears, so she’s kind of like Wilbur! In her free time, Mabel likes to act, read, make art, or play soccer.
Abby Reiter
Volunteer Actor
Abby Reiter is in the 7th grade at Kennedy Community School. She’s been in Lion King Jr. at school, and has been in two of GREAT’s past Youth Artist Projects: Charlotte’s Web and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. When Abby has spare time. She likes to play softball, volleyball, basketball, or read!
Grayson Willman
Volunteer Actor
Grayson Willman is a student at Foley Elementary. He likes to sing, dance, and act like characters in movies! He’s been in a number of GREAT summer camps, and likes to play with legos, be outside, and sing in his church choir in his free time.
Mireya Wolf
Volunteer Actor
Mireya Wolf attends St. John’s Prep, and is in the 6th grade. Mireya has been involved with GREAT summer camps and school plays. Mireya loves music and musical theatre, swimming, reading, learning different constellations, and spending time with her family.
Sofija Younglao-Talic
Volunteer Actor
Sofija Younglao-Talic is in the 6th grade at St. John’s Prep. Sofija is very active in theatre, and has been in shows like Dahlia Diaries, She Kills Monsters, and GREAT’s production of Akeelah and the Bee. When she’s not on stage or at school, Sofija might be drawing, dancing, or playing piano. She auditioned because she thinks the story line of this show is unique, and that the music is fun!
Youth Artists
Director – Facio Long
Choreographer – Keeley Kreft
Music Director – Skylar Niebergall
Costume Designer – Nik Berger
Sound Designer – Keira Gray
Lighting Designer – Erin Volker
Scenic Designer – Roman Jordan
Props Master – Griffin Jensen
Mentors & Production Team
Directing Mentor – Aimee Miron
Choreography Mentor – Lily Truebenbach
Music Mentor – Holly Lathe
Costume Design Mentor – Dana Svensson
Sound Design Mentor – Steve Sanders
Scenic Design & Light Design Mentor – Mark Hennigs
Prop Design Mentor – Bonnie Bologna
Costume Shop Lead – Jessica Mancini
Assistant Technical Director – Ross Harris
Scenic Painter – Bonnie Bologna
Scenic Carpenter – Anthony Schrock
Scenic Carpenter – Luke Reber
Scenic Carpenter – Chris Caballero
Stage Manager – Anita Reber
Child Guardian/Crew – Adelaide Miron
Crew – Rotating Youth Artists
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This activity is made possible in part, by a grant from the Central MN Arts Board with funds appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature from its general fund.
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