My Fair Lady

The Cast

Professor Henry Higgins....................Ron Freeman

Eliza Doolittle....................................Lauren Haggenjos

Colonel Hugh Pickering......................Greg Ashley

Alfred P. Doolittle.............................Jordan Rodden

Mrs. Pearce......................................Jennifer McGraw

Mrs. Higgins......................................Donna Haggenjos

Freddy Eynsford –Hill........................Tristan Rodden

Zoltan Kaparthy (9/11-14)..................Don Enyart

Zoltan Kaparthy (9/18-21)..................Seth Rodden

Mrs. Eynsford –Hill...........................Jan Rittenhouse

Harry................................................Lucas Rodden

Jamie................................................Pete Vogler

Mrs. Hopkins....................................Elizabeth Hudson

The Chorus

Jill Brock – Soprano Sadie Brock – Soprano

Shanna Camacho – Alto Jessica Daniels – Alto

Amelia Freeman – Soprano Loni Freeman – Soprano

Jonathon Frye – Soprano Kaylyn Frye – Soprano

Maggie Frye – Alto Morton Garringer – Tenor

Sarah Garringer – Soprano Aaron Hudson – Tenor/Bass

Mary Hudson – Soprano Liza Haggenjos – Soprano

Beverly Priest – Alto Glen Priest – Bass

Holly Rittenhouse – Alto Emma Rodden – Soprano

Linda Priest Rodden - Alto Carly Sanderson – Alto

Musicians

Keyboard..............................................Margaret Hammond

Trumpet................................................Trevor Ewigleben

Cello.....................................................Ken Smith

The Crew

Director................................................Linda Priest Rodden

Producer..............................................Ron Freeman

Choreography.......................................Jessica Daniels

Additional Choreography..................Carly Fennig Sanderson

Stage Managers...................................Lisa Frye & Jill Brock

Set Construction..........Lucas, Tristan & Seth Rodden and Glen Priest

Set Artist.............................................Nancy Wagner

Costumes..........Vickie Fuller-Kibellus – (including Eliza’s ball gown and Ascot dress), Linda Priest- Rodden, Carla Tucker & the Marion Civic Theater

Props..........Liz Hudson, Lisa Frye, Donna Haggenjos, and Loni Freeman

Lighting Design.......................................David Crump

Lights & Sounds.....................................David Crump

Special Sound Effects.............................Jan Rittenhouse

Cast Profiles

Lauren Haggenjos (Eliza Doolittle) – My Fair Lady has been a favorite for Lauren since she was very young, so playing the role of Eliza Doolittle is the fulfillment of a childhood dream. A senior at Jay County High School, she has been very active in marching band and theater productions. She has also been a regular performer with Crying Baby Productions in such shows as HMS Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance, and Fiddler on the Roof. Her favorite roles include Pepper in Annie, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, and Mrs. Banks in Barefoot in the Park. Laruen, the daughter of Dr. Mark and Donna Haggenjos, sends special thanks to her mother for doing another show with her.

Ron Freeman (Professor Henry Higgins) – Ron has been active in numerous roles with Crying Baby Productions such as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, and the Beast in Beauty and the Beast. He has also been seen on this stage as the King in Jay County Civic Theater’s production of The King and I. Ron is pleased to be joined in this performance by his wife, Loni, and daughter, Amelia. He is very grateful to Loni for her patience with him during this production, and his Heavenly Father who blessed him with this opportunity. Ron is a rural Portland resident and president of Jay Petroleum/Pak-A-Sak.

Greg Ashley (Colonel Hugh Pickering) – A veteran performer and director, Greg’s stage credits are almost too numerous to mention. Favorite roles include Grandpa in You Can’t Take It With You, Ben Franklin in “1776”, and Major General Stanley in Pirates of Penzance. Some of his Crying Baby credits include Sir Joseph in HMS Pinafore, George Bailey in Merry Christmas Mr. Bailey, Mordcha in Fiddler on the Roof, and Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast. Greg would like to thank God for his talents and the opportunity to share them. He is an employee of Arts Place and a Portland resident.

Jordan Rodden (Alfred P. Doolittle) – Jordan’s most memorable role on this stage was his portrayal of John Adams in Crying Baby Productions’ performance of “1776”. Jordan appeared in the same role with the Marion Civic Theater. As the husband of Crying Baby Productions co-founder, Linda Priest Rodden, he has been content to stay home and pay the bills during many of her productions. He lays claim to the title of “Mr. Crying Baby”. Jordan and his talented family live in rural Bryant, and he serves as a financial advisor with Racster, Jacks, and Associates of Portland.

Jennifer Joy McGraw (Mrs. Pearce) – Jennifer is also a veteran of the Arts Place stage. As an active member of the Jay County Civic Theater she has enjoyed roles as Cinderella in Into the Woods, Alice in You Can’t Take It With You, Shelby in Steel Magnolias, and Dust in Belles. Her Crying Baby credits include HMS Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance, Beauty and the Beast, and Fiddler on the Roof. She thanks her husband, Jason, for his constant support, as well has her mother. “I love you both!”

Donna Haggenjos (Mrs. Higgins) – Although Donna has been busy learning her own role in this show, she has kept a watchful and proud eye on her daughter, Lauran, who appears in the lead role of Eliza Doolittle. She is a busy mother to three great kids, but has still found time to perform with Crying Baby in Fiddler on the Roof and South Pacific. She has also appeared in the Jay County Civic Theater productions of Here’s to US, The King and I, and Annie. She lives in rural Portland with her husband, Dr. Mark, and thanks him for his support.

Tristan Rodden (Freddy Eynsford-Hill) – Tristan has a long list of credits with Crying Baby including HMS Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance, South Pacific, and “1776”. Memorable roles include Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof, and LeFou in Beauty and the Beast. He is a homeschooled senior, and thanks his mom, the cast, and everyone who made this show possible and fun!

Don Enyart (Zoltan Kaparthy 9/11-14) – Don’s list of stage and backstage credits are almost too long to list. He has appeared in lead roles and chorus part, directed and served on set crew. When asked to list his favorite roles he included Fagin in Oliver and Antonio Bennito in Phantom of the Country Opera. His Crying Baby credits include The Odd Couple, Pirates of Penzance, South Pacific, and “1776”. Don is chief engineer with the new Holiday Inn Express in Portland, and thanks his friends and family who “have continued to encourage me to be someone else!”

Seth Rodden (Zoltan Kaparthy 9/18-21) – A sophomore at Anderson University, Seth is taking time out from school to join us for the second week of this performance. Seth began performing on stage at age 8, and has quickly become a veteran performer. His favorite role was as Luntha in The King and I. His list of Crying Baby shows includes HMS Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance, The Odd Couple, South Pacific, and “1776”. Seth is thrilled to be able to do another show with his family and friends in his hometown.

Jan Rittenhouse (Mrs. Eynsford-Hill) – Jan is choral director at Jay County High School. Music has always been a passion for her, and so has musical theater. Favorite roles include Grace in Annie, Marian the Librarian in The Music Man, and Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical. She also used her talent at the piano in Crying Baby performances of Fiddler on the Roof, and Beauty and the Beast. She loves being in productions with her daughter, Holly (chorus member), and says “thank you” to her husband, Greg, for living without both of them these past few weeks.

Lucas Rodden (Harry) – Like his brothers, Lucas got his start in musical theater at a very young age. He includes HMS Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance, Fiddler on the Roof, Beauty and the Beast, South Pacific, and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown on his list of Crying Baby credits. Lucas is homeschooled and lives with his family in rural Bryant.

Pete Vogler (Jamie) – A very busy music teacher and band director in the Jay County school system, Pete still makes time for his interest in musical theater. He has been a regular in many Crying Baby performances including “1776”, Beauty and the Beast, South Pacific, and Merry Christmas Mr. Bailey. Pete lists Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof, and Dick Dead-Eye in Pirates of Penzance as two of his favorite roles. He wishes to thank his wife and daughters who have given him the freedom to work on his “bucket list”, and to God who has given him good health to have a “bucket list”.

Elizabeth Hudson (Mrs. Hopkins) – Liz is making her second appearance with Crying Baby, having been involved both on stage and backstage with Fiddler on the Roof. She has also appeared with Jay County Civic in The King and I, and Annie. Liz is joined by both of her children, Aaron and Mary, in this production.