ADRIAN — Get ready to rock with a talented young cast when “School of Rock” arrives on the Croswell Opera House stage. Based on the 2003 Jack Black movie and featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, “School of Rock” is the story of a washed-up wannabe rocker who takes a job as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, discovers the musical talent of his students, and molds them into a first-rate rock band.
Aaron Roos of Perrysburg, Ohio, plays Dewey Finn, the substitute teacher. Jared Freeman, also of Perrysburg, plays Dewey’s roommate Ned Schneebly, with Amber Wilkes of Toledo as Ned’s girlfriend Patty DiMarco. Maya Gangadharan of Adrian is the principal, Rosalie Mullins.
The students who make up the rock band are Josiah Torrence of Adrian as guitarist Zack, Sophia Bernard of Toledo as cellist-turned-bass guitarist Katie, Luca Walter of Adrian as keyboard player Lawrence, and Adrian Stukey of Saline as drummer Freddy. Alayna Brazzil of Holland, Ohio, plays Summer, the band’s manager.
The other students at the prep school are Zariah Blackmon, Zarek Devlin, Jesse Gutierrez and Olivia Shulters, all of Adrian; Charlotte Teall Beaver of Ann Arbor; Laila Seeburger of Blissfield; Adrienne Clair of Canton; Emmy DiPatrizio of Dexter; Nevaeh Bravo of Manchester; Juliette Jackson of Tecumseh; Adalyn Brazzil of Holland, Ohio; and Lydia Cole and Natalie Villagomez of Swanton, Ohio.
In the adult ensemble are Chance Adkins, Haylie Blohm, Everett Hanley and James Hanley, all of Adrian; Quinn Fritz of Commerce Township; Michelle Doerfler, Julia Jones, Camdenne Kruse and Zach Traeger, all of Tecumseh; Leigh Jewett of Temperance; Kaitlyn Cross and Bekah Stankiewicz of Ypsilanti; Brian Jones of Maumee, Ohio; Kelly Frailly of Perrysburg; Diane Ley of Sylvania; Bella Bradbury of Monclova; and Brockston Lewis of Toledo.
The director is Erin Pifer, whose previous Croswell directing credits include “Mary Poppins” and “Footloose.” She is assisted by Sabriyah Davis. The choreographer is Lilly Buck, the music director is Adam Miller, and the stage manager is Madelynn Ketola.
Tickets range from $22 for $44 for adults and $15 to $25 for students. The Croswell reminds patrons that it does not sell tickets through any third-party vendors, and also never sells tickets for more than the advertised price. Tickets should be purchased only from the Croswell’s website, croswell.org, by stopping by the box office at 129 E. Maumee St., or by calling 517-264-7469.
Show dates and times:
- Friday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 13 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 20 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m.
