Bring it on brings the start of drama season at Xavier High School. Not gossip and rumors, but musicals, plays, and after school rehearsals. This year, Xavier High School is putting on a production of Bring It On The Musical. The musical is loosely based on the 2000 film Bring It On and focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading. It follows protagonist Campbell Davis as she faces the challenges of having to switch schools, compete against old friends, and start a cheer squad in a reluctant environment. Ms. Sarah Hayes is in her second year of directing.

“It is a very contemporary show with a nice blend of hip hop, pop, and dance music,” Hayes said. “This year we hope to continue to grow the drama program, involve new people, experiment with new genres, and have a lot of fun.”

The musical is choreographed by Katherine Gales and Libby Dunnigan and features a variety of female and male roles. In addition to acting roles, there are various technical and backstage positions. Students are able to assist in costume and set design, lighting, and in the pit. Among the cast is senior Erin Pitz.

“I’m really excited for this year,” Pitz said. “I really like how there are a lot of different parts for girls with solo singing, and I think Ms. Hayes’ second year will be even better than her first!”

Performances will take place in the Regis-LaSalle Theater with the following show times: November 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and November 13 at 2 p.m.

Cast List

Campbell: Erin Pitz

Danielle: Emily Lauer

Nautica: Gennavieve Pieper

Randall: Tristen Perreault

La Cienega: Grace Miller

Steven: Nick Drahozal

Kylar: Sylvia Clubb

Eva: Kristen Hovda

Twig: Caleb Burken

Bridget: Hannah Zwanziger

Skylar: Allie Morrow

Cameron: Liam Karr

Vocalist on “Legendary”: Kaitryn Williams

Goth Girl: Mia Streif

Goth Guy: Matt Scieszinski

Announcer/Recorded Voice: Sam Rohret

Rich Girl 1: Rylee Wegmann

Rich Girl 2: Kathleen Kenney

Truman Cheer Squad: Kristen Hovda, Sylvia Club, Allie Morrow, Nick Drahozal, Luke Lesnik, David O’Brien, Charlie Hart, Devon Muresan, Nicole Constant, Nora Richter, Haley Cummings, Annie Fettkether, Anna Mlodzik, Maddie Pithan, Kaitryn Williams, Juliana Karl, Kess Brown and Chloe Kepros

Jackson Cheer Squad: Erin Pitz, Emily Lauer, Hannah Zwanziger, Gennavieve Pieper, Grace Miller, Liam Karr, Jaden Henley, Charlie Esker, Matt Scieszinski, Andrew Millsap, Caleb Burken, Sara Noronha, Elsa Gustafson, Alli Scallon, Erin Hassenstab, Nicole Hassenstab, and Ellen Welch

General Ensemble: Mia Streif, Olivia Nolte, Kathleen Kenney, Rylee Wegmann, Eva Deegan, Hayley Seymour, Lauren Ulveling, Christine Hilario, Penelope Gardner, Michele Barnum, and Lauren Skala

Crew List

Stage Manager: Connor Miller

Technical Director: Michael Buenzow

Light Crew: Will Karpick, Jack Frieden, Sam Rohret

Sound Crew: MeLeah Grubb (Head), Andrew Marshall, Ella Schrader, Jimmy Burke (Backstage), Joe Iverson (Backstage)

Backstage Crew: Landon Sante (Head, Stage Left), Cara Hassenstab (Head, Stage Right), Lizzy Novack, Jimmy Burke, Joe Iverson, Jack Renning, Hannah Arnold, Marissa Cosgrove, Jamison Janson, Nicole Meskimen, Isabelle Kaiser, Sarah Schirm, Abby Scott, Gabi Cummings, Camryn McPherson

Costume Crew: Nicole Meskimen (Head), Hannah Arnold, Abby Tanko, Marissa Cosgrove, Isabelle Kaiser, Abby Scott, Carissa Pipkin, Jamison Janson, Sarah Schirm, Ellie Marovets

Hair & Make Up Crew: Abby Tanko, Carissa Pipkin, Ellie Marovets, Camryn McPherson

Publicity Crew: Connor Miller, Lizzy Novack, Cheyanne Crane, Camryn McPherson