"Fun Home" at Towle Theater

Such a strong cast and beautiful performance. I thought it strange before the photo shoot that the Director (Jeff Casey) did not give any final instructions to the cast. This was because the casting was perfect, the practice and performance beyond reproach.

Fun Home? As a child I believe home is always fun. At least it was for me. This home, however, has its uniqueness. Is it a museum?  Is it a home?  Is it a mortuary? In all, it is a fun home with this family's problems.

Do not forget about the "airplane" at the beginning of the musical, because you will be cheerfully connected if you spot the ques near the end.

For me this musical rated up there to "Ordinary Days" that I photographed several years ago as my first "on-stage" photo shoot.  It was so extraordinary, like "Fun Home" is in it's own way. Jeff Casey has done one of his bests, in my book, directing this. It does help to have such a strong cast, as found in the casting.

Go see these artists perform. Let Alison take you through her life as she writes her memoir, her map of her life. Let small Alison help you see into her life as she interacts with her dad and siblings.  Let medium Alison find her happiness which she expresses so very well.

The other cast members need equal recognition. Without them this musical at the Towle Theater would not be as special as it is. Each played their part to support the show and to make it real for us. There individual characters are played to their extent to help share concerns or motivations one might have in this scenario. Thank you!

Cast

Alison —  Meghan Hoyt

Medium Alison —  Nicole Baker

Small Alison —  Stella Hoyt

Bruce —  Gino Generelli

Helen —  Heather Clark

Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby — Jeremy Lewis Rawlinson

Joan —  Rebecca Buechel

Christian —  Jackson Lopez

John —  Derek Diehl

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

   

  

  

  

  

  

Production Staff

Director —  Jeff Casey 

Vocal/Music Director —  Elizabeth Tuazon

Lighting Design & Operator —  Adrienne Petty

Set/Costume Design —  Kevin Bellamy

Musician

Piano — Elizabeth Tuazon

Guitar —  Robert West

Violin —  Shannon Yardley

Cello —  Nick Burrell 

Bass —  Carter Bisel

Multi-Reed —  Larry Meschi

Percussion —  Roye Robley

Towle Theater

5205 Hohman Ave.

Hammond, IN 46320

(219) 937-8780

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