Buffalo Community Theatre announces the cast of October’s ‘Company’
Buffalo Community Theater is excited to announce the cast of their fall musical comedy: Stephen Sondheim’s “Company.”
This talented group of performers from Buffalo and other nearby communities includes: Nick Lostetter, of Buffalo, as Robert; Allesson Stensing, of St. Cloud, as Sarah; Jamie Cassidy, of Otsego, as Harry; Jessica Pavlenko, of Maple Lake, as Susan; Tyler Stanchfield, of Wayzata, as Peter; Jane Thelen, of Andover, as Jenn; Andrew Jacobsen, of St. Cloud, as David; Heather Halstead, of Dassel, as Amy; James Person, of Buffalo, as Paul; Deborah Schee, of Medicine Lake, as Joanne; Rick Wyman, of Rogers, as Larry; Jenny Robinson, of Big Lake, as April; Laura Smith, of Rockford, as Marta; and Katie Bockhaus, of Brooklyn Center, as Kathy.
On the technical side of the production, Greg Bestland is Stage and Production Manager, with Dassel resident Kari Wendroth returning to Buffalo for her directing debut with BCT. Music direction will be provided by Michael Walsh, with Set Design, Painting and Properties by Diane Paulu, Costuming by Lisa Ellwoods, Graphics by Tammy Bryant, Building by Philip Ludwig and Lighting and Sound by Tracy Paulson and Joel Strand.
From musical theatre’s most renowned composer, Company is widely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.
On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – “those good and crazy people [his] married friends” – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.
Company features a brilliantly brisk and energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim’s best known songs including: You Could Drive a Person Crazy, The Ladies Who Lunch, and Being Alive!
Performances will take place at Discovery Auditorium in Buffalo, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 12-14 and Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 19-21. All seating is reserved, and advanced tickets are available online from the BCT website: www.bctmn.org. Company is recommended for those 13 and above. It is recommended to buy tickets early to ensure the best seats possible. Tickets for any remaining seats may be purchased at the door, one hour before the performance starts. Adults $16, Seniors (60 years and older) $13, Children/Students $8 (Students include college-with student ID).
“This organization is made possible, in part, by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Central MN Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”
