One that never speaks, one that doesn’t stop talking, and two best friends ready to cause a little trouble wherever they go….
Keith Bredeson as King Sextimus
This is Keith’s third production with Heritage Players. He has also worked with Play Inc Arts and ABC Theatre. Previous roles he has had include: Captain of the Guard in Shrek, Dr Einstein in Arsenic and Old Lace, Captain Keller in The Miracle Worker, Old Joe in A Christmas Carol and Dr. Chausible in The Importance of Being Earnest. He has also been in the Chorus for My Fair Lady and The Producers.
Laura Michels as Queen Aggravain
Laura is very excited to be part of her favorite musical production! You may have seen her previously in PCHP’s Shrek the Musical, Bye Bye Birdie, or The Music Man. She is also one of the directors for North Branch Area High School, and is currently co-directing their musical set to perform in May. She majored in Technical Theatre at BYU-Idaho and is currently going to school to advance her degree. Laura works at Pine City High School in the Media Center and loves anything to do with music or theatre. She would like to thank her husband for being amazingly supportive (as always).
Elisa Mill as Minstrel
Elisa has been a member of the Heritage Players since the original show depicting the first 100 years of Pine City. She has been in too many productions to even count. Her acting experience began on the stage of Woodbury Jr. High School. After teaching for 34 years in Pine City Elisa retired in 2012. She fills her days planning adventures and trying to do something productive everyday.
Mary Ellen Sauser as Minstrel
Mary Ellen began her acting career in high school as Juror #10 in Twelve Angry Jurors. She eventually graduated to named roles with the Heritage Players! Mary Ellen has performed in over a dozen shows such as Quilters, Nunsense, South Pacific, Steel Magnolias, State Fair, and most recently in Arsenic and Old Lace. A retired American History teacher, Mary Ellen enjoys knitting, golfing, reading, gardening, and walking in her free time. She’s excited about her sidekick in real life, Elisa, being her sidekick in this show!