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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 …

Meet the Paroo Family

The Paroo Family Rachel Bigelow (Marian)  ~ Rachel is excited to be performing in her second Heritage Players production, having previously played Belinda in Noises Off last Spring. Rachel has a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Minnesota where she studied acting, scenic artistry, and stage management. She currently …

Music Man Auditions

The first evening of auditions went well, but we’ve still got a lot of room for more community members to join us.  We selected “The Music Man” as our show this year in order to encourage a diverse group of actors to hit the stage.  Young or old… new to …

Songs of the Stage Returns!

Back in January we tried something new for the Heritage Players and hosted a “Songs of the Stage” event at the Pine Center for the Arts.  A sold-out crowd enjoyed hearing some of our favorite Broadway Musical songs.  Shrek: The Musical, Les Miserables, Nunsense, Little Shop of Horrors, and Wicked …