Author: Becky

The Young Men of River City

Our crew of young men for the show is impressive!  Look for them to be marching their way into your hearts!

Sam James ~ Past shows include: School House Rock Jr. Live Hobbies: Fishing and Hunting Special thank you to Becky for directing the play and also to Jay for doing the set & props and getting them ready. My favorite act is scene 2 because I get to dance and perform for you

Kai Anderson ~ He’s new to the theater and to the area. Other than playing Avery in his third grade performance of Charlotte’s Web at Ranches Academy in Eagle Mountain Utah, this is his first time being on stage. He’s entering 6th grade in North Branch and has taken up the tenor saxophone this summer. He enjoys running, riding bike, rollerblading, Minecraft, being with his 4 siblings and watching the 90’s show Full House.

Elias Nelson ~ This is Elias’ first play. He enjoys building things and all things medieval. His favorite thing about being in the play is seeing everything unfold and come to life. He has also enjoyed making new friends and just in general having the new experience of being in a play.

Elliot Blatz ~ My name is Elliot Blatz, I’m 10 years old. This is my first production. My talents are football, baseball, and running. I like to go camping and bike riding with my family. My favorite song of the show is Marian the Librarian. I would like to thank my parents for giving me rides to practice and encouraging me to try something new.

Eli Blatz ~ My name is Eli Blatz, I am eight years old. This is my first production. My talents are singing and playing. I like to go camping and bike riding with my family. My favorite song from the show is Marian the Librarian. I would like to thank my parents for giving me rides to practice and encouragement.

Kaleb Montague ~ Music Man is the 4th production I have participated in. I have been in Footloose, Alice in Wonderland, & Princesswhatshername. I’m a freshmen who loves Ford trucks, John Deere tractors & and the great outdoors. I consider myself to be a country boy & I’m most comfortable in a cowboy hat, boots and jeans than anything else. I’m just a fun-loving guy who loves Jesus, the outdoors and country music. I’m very excited to have a role with a speaking part this year and hope you enjoy the show.

More Pick-a-Little Ladies

River City wouldn’t be complete with out these lovely ladies!  They add a motherly touch to the action and enjoy sharing their love of being on stage with others! Anna Reiser (Townsperson) ~ Anna has been involved with the Heritage Players for several years and has enjoyed roles on-stage and behind …

Traveling by Train

These 5 characters have a lot to say about the life of a traveling salesman… but we love what they have to say! David Briski (Salesman & Tommy Djilas) ~ Although I’m a newcomer to the Heritage Players, you may recognize me from several shows with Pine City High School. My …

Meet our Pick-A-Little Ladies

The first of our Pick-A-Little Ladies… these ladies know how to start the gossip wheels moving! Vanessa Alm (Mrs. Fanny Squires) ~ This is my second Heritage Players production; the first being in conjunction with Pine City High School for the 2012 fall production of “the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon”. I’ve also …

The Traveling Salesmen

These three characters have one thing in common – they are (or were) a traveling salesman and according to Charlie Cowell, Professor Harold Hill is giving ‘every one of us a black eye’.  Decide for yourself if you love ’em or hate ’em! Jon Bigelow (Professor Harold Hill) ~ This is …

Meet the Shinn Family

Our lovable Mayor Shinn and his wife Eulalie along with daughters Zaneeta and Grace provide a little humor to our Music Man family! Mike Gainor (Mayor George Shinn) ~ Mike was a theater kid back in high school, then took a 20-year hiatus before getting back onstage as Potiphar in 2011’s …

Meet the Quartet

Nathan Kleppe, Scott Kleppe, Glen Kleppe & Ken Southorn bring together four amazing voices in the Music Man Quartet. Nathan Kleppe (Jacey Squires) ~ I’m really loving being on stage and singing and Music Man is no exception! I’ve also been in Snow White, Joseph and Footloose! When not singing I’m …