Fox Valley Rep Blog

It isn’t very often that you come across a production that includes several sets of siblings.  Here at Fox Valley Repertory, in the production of “Seussical, Jr.” you will find 4 sets of sisters – Erika & Keira Denker, Katie & Kristen Das, Caroline & Christina Calbeck, and Bethany & Melina Paris!

Sisters Katie & Kristen Das and Keira & Erika Das

For most of them, this is not their first show together!  As a matter of fact, for sisters Katie and Kristen Das, this is #11!  The girls find many benefits to performing together, but also admit that they would be fine on their own.  

“Well, it’s nice that we’re in shows together, but it honestly doesn’t really affect me very much.  For some reason, we don’t rehearse together–I guess it’s because our characters don’t usually interact.  And, we have so many friends in the cast–Keira and I don’t need each other to feel comfortable.  I’m also used to being in the Youth Ensemble shows without her.  As for Keira needing me, the older sister… well, have you met her?  She does just fine on her own….,”  says Erika. 

According to younger sister Kiera, “It’s kind of fun to be with my sister because I get to hang out with her.  But everyone at the theater is so nice–it’s not a problem if she’s not there.  I was in Snow White without her and I still had a great time.  I rehearse by myself, but sometimes one of us will start singing a song from the show, and then we’ll both end up singing it together, or trying to sing it in harmony.”

Some of the advantages that the Das sisters find are being able to rehearse together and in the case of one of them being sick, the other can teach the choreography and blocking so they can be caught up. 

Sisters Caroline and Christina Calbeck agree and also add, “When Carolyn is nervous I’m there to help her,” Christina.

You can see all of these sisters and the many other children of Fox Valley Repertory in the production of “Seussical, Jr.” on Monday, March 11^th at 7pm and Sunday, March 18^th at 11 am. No ticketes are needed, so just show up to the Pheasant Run Mainstage and enjoy!

What’s not to love about a show like “Seussical, Jr.”?  Fun music, dancing galore, colorful costumes, and Dr. Seuss are the recipe for a show that will capture any child’s imagination.  This is Kaitlyn Crowell’s third audition-only performance at FVR, and she couldn’t be more excited about her role as “Bird Girl 2″.  

“I’m learning all kinds of techniques like blocking, new dance moves, and how to project when I sing.”  When asked if she’s having fun, she replies,  “I’m having a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time!  I love being with my friends and I love being on stage!”

Her experience with FVR has only deepened her love of theater, and has made her confidence soar. 

“Seussical, Jr.”  will be performed on the main stage on Monday, March 11th at7 p.m.and Sunday, March 18th at 11 a.m.

With each new show comes an even stronger passion for the theater for Caden.  As he prepares for his sixth audition only performance as Jojo in “Seussical Jr.” Caden continues to have the time of his life!  All of the roles that he has played  have been unique in personality.  “Jojo is my favorite character so far because he is adventurous and has a great imagination!”  Caden not only enjoys the roles, but also enjoys spending time with the many talented friends he has made.  “Seussical Jr.” will be performed on the main stage on Monday, March 11^th at 7pm and Sunday, March 18^that 11am.