Newsies Creative

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Director
Warren Schmidt
Over the years Warren has been involved with 70 shows and 12 theatrical groups in some 16 different venues throughout the lakeshore area. In addition to directing (12 times), stage managing (8 times), and set design (35 times). He has occasionally found his way on-stage portraying some 54 different characters. He is always willing to share what he has learned in all facets of theater with other thespians young and old whenever he can.
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Vocal Music, Production Manager, Costumer, Piano
Mrs. Meulbroek
Mrs. Meulbroek is the choir director at TRHS and has loved musicals since she was a little girl. Newsies has a special place in her heart. When she saw the film she loved it so much that she asked her mom if she could be in a musical. She was in her first production shortly thereafter and the rest is history! This production of Newsies marks Mrs. Meulbroek's 13th musical production at Two Rivers High School. She would like to thank her family for all of their support in her creative endeavors, and to the cast, crew, and pit for making her Newsies dreams a reality.
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Choreographer
Crystal Lavalee
Crystal Lavallee is beyond excited to be completing her 10th year as Choreographer for the Two Rivers High School Musicals. Newsies is Crystal’s favorite musical, and DREAM show to Choreograph, so she couldn’t ask for a better show to celebrate this anniversary. In addition to the musicals, Crystal also choreographed for the Show Choir at TRHS over the years, as well as various choreography for Manitowoc Lincoln High School, and Treehouse Theatre, and taught summer dance programs for the Capitol Civic Center. Crystal is also the new owner of Jean Wolfmeyer School of Dance, where she danced and eventually assisted and choreographed, over the past 25 years. Crystal is eternally grateful that these kids continuously work hard, with lots of enthusiasm, and are always ready to take whatever crazy things she throws at them, and roll with it. Crystal could NOT be more proud of them for all they have accomplished this year.
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Pit Director
Ms. Honeck
Miss Honeck is the Pit Orchestra Director and the Two Rivers High School Band Director. She has been involved in musical productions for over seven years, and is very excited to be conducting her first show in TR. She also directs the high school’s Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Pep Band. Miss Honeck graduated from Carthage College and is originally from Greenfield, WI. She would like to thank her family and past band directors for all of their support and encouragement.

Original Creative Team

JACK FELDMAN  - Lyricist

HARVEY FIERSTEIN - Bookwriter

ALAN MENKEN - Composer

BOB TZUDIKER - Source Material
(Based on screenplay)

NONI WHITE - Source Material
(Based on screenplay)

PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE 
(World Premiere)