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February 28, 2025
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March 29, 2025
SYNOPSIS
A Coming of Age Musical
Book by Jessie Nelson
Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles
Based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly
Brought to life on Broadway by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, Waitress features original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), and a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson. Nominated for four Tony Awards (including Best Musical), and cherished by audiences and critics alike, Waitress is inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film and offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places.
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage.
Waitress has never been produced by TCT or HHT.
WAITRESS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. (www.mtishows.com)
Content warning: contains adult language and situations
CO-PRODUCERS
Legacy
A2B Plumbing
MEDIA SPONSORS
KMAJ Majic 107.7 – A Cumulus Station, WIBW, and WIBW.com
AUDITIONS
Multiple Roles for Men and Women
Saturday, January 4 & Sunday, January 5, 2025
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Callbacks immediately following
TICKET DATES
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – First day to receive mail in
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – MAIL IN DEADLINE
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – PHONE LINES OPEN TO MEMBERS
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – RESERVATIONS OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
SHOW TIMES
Production Dates
Friday, February 28 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, March 1 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Thursday, March 6 – 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)
Friday, March 7 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, March 8 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, March 9 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Thursday, March 13 – 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)
Friday, March 14 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, March 15 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, March 16 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Thursday, March 20 – 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)
Friday, March 21 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, March 22 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday, March 23 – 2:00 PM (Brunch)
Thursday, March 27 – 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)
Friday, March 28 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Saturday, March 29 – 7:30 PM (Dinner)
Production Staff & Cast
STAFF & CREW
Director – Shannon Reilly
Co-Stage Managers – Dusty Nichols and Megan Green
Music Director – Nancy Goodall
Choreographer – Kristin Hanks
CAST
Jenna – Lilia Potter
Becky – Francesca Haynes
Dawn – Hannah Kirby
Dr. Pomatter – Jonathan Andrews
Earl – Adam Groves
Cal – Jayme Green
Ogie – Robbie Fowler
Joe – Danny Lassley
Lulu – Olivia Ramos*
Francine Pomatter / Ensemble – Jayna McFarland
Nurse Norma / Ensemble – Amelia Flores
Jenna’s Mother / Ensemble – Jessica Matheis
Jenna’s Father / Ensemble – Aaron Cook
Pregnant Trio / Ensemble – LouAnne Maddox, Hannah Meyer, Kelly Szrot
Minister / Ensemble – Sridevi Donepudi
Ensemble – Gwentessa Alfie, Lesley Ayala, Brett Broadbent, Brodie Breckenridge*, Ray Keady, Katie Keckeisen, Jack Malin*, Isabelle Nelson*, Robbie Ramos, Hunter Sullivan, Owen Tremblay*, Weston Widman*, Sandra Willetts
*Denotes TCT Debut
What an AMAZING turn out for auditions. We were blown away by the possibilities! Thank you to everyone! We can’t wait to begin! We will begin with a sing-thru and company meeting on Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 PM. Please remember email Jason Smith at Jason@topekacivictheatre.com if you accept your role.