Rowing the Ladies by Dan, Tate, and Krista Sandoval
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Cardboard exists to produce theatrical productions for young audiences in Vernon County, Missouri while giving young performers training and performance opportunities. Though we work with performers of all ages and skill levels, our mission is to produce shows including young performers geared for young audiences .
Cardboard is the basic imagination tool we give kids from a very young age. When you give a kid a box, you get back a house, or a castle, or a hat, or even a rocket ship. We call ourselves Cardboard because just like you can make anything out of a cardboard box, we believe that if we develop our skills as performers, we can become anything.
If you would like to get involved or would like to be notified of upcoming performances, please sign up for our mailing list or reach out directly.
Upcoming SHows
ANNIE
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Original Broadway Production by Martin Charnin
Based on "Little Orphan Annie"© by permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC
In association with CCPA and Nevada High School
Directed by Joe Bearden
Vocal Coach Wes Morton
Orchestra Conducted by Michael Fox
Accompanied by Heather Walker
Camp run by Molly Smith
This summer, we are working with CCPA and Nevada High School to present Annie at Nevada High School's Performing Arts Center. Tickets will go on sale later, but mark your calendar:
Thursday, July 17. 2025 at 6:00
Friday, July 18. 2025 at 6:00
Saturday, July 19. 2025 at 6:00
Sunday, July 20. 2025 at 2:00
Guests who cannot attend the show in person or who wish to watch the show again from home with a participant will have the opportunity to view a stream of the performance for a small fee.
Time and Date TBA
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Cast
Wes Morton:
Warbucks
Kim Bessey:
Grace
Salem Jonkers:
Rooster
Alyssa Meisenheimer:
Lily
Linda Davidson:
Hannigan
Benjamin Dillon:
Healy
Barrium Hall:
Fred(Announcer), Dogcatcher, Cordell, Eddy, Servant, NYC Chorus
Jack Shepherd:
Wacky, Dogcatcher, Justice Brandeis, Man 3, Servant, NYC Chorus
Kenny Jones:
Roosevelt
Brad Wilson:
Bundles, Drake, Ickes, Man 1
Julia Wilson:
Morgenthau, Greer, Man 4, NYC Chorus
Jaycee Chapman:
Frances Perkins, Usherette, Appleseller
Calvin Oyler:
Lt. Ward, Howe, Servant
Ivy Bailey:
Police, Connie Boylan, NYC Chorus
Ozma Suit:
Dogcatcher, Orphan, NYC Chorus, Servant
Kelsie Bellich:
Ronnie Boylan, Star-To-Be, Hoovervillite
Norah Richards:
Bonnie Boylan, Man 2, Servant, NYC Chorus
River Bird:
Pugh
Piper Humble:
Cecile
Mabrey Trotter:
Annette
Emiley Beemer:
Woman 1, Servant, NYC Chorus
Kenzi Lamon:
Woman 2, Orphan
Auburn Cole:
Woman 3, Orphan
Savannah Lamon:
Woman 4, Orphan
Hayleigh Garcia:
Sophie, Servant, NYC Chorus
Emma Branham:
Orphan, NYC Chorus
Lilli Sandoval:
Orphan, Servant, Hoovervillite
Natalie Pruitt:
Orphan, Servant, NYC Chorus
Samantha Gazaway:
Orphan, NYC Chorus
Brooklyn Leonard:
Kate/Orphan
Carter Lamon:
Kate/Orphan
Elise Dancy:
July/Orphan
Luna Suit:
July/Orphan
Sophie Dowty:
Duffy/Orphan
Carleigh Schmidt:
Duffy/Orphan
AnnaBelle Dittmann:
Pepper/Orphan
Pandora Suit:
Pepper/Orphan
Lillia Smith:
Tessie/Orphan
Carsyn Harms:
Tessie/Orphan
Olivia Weisensee:
Molly/Orphan
Charlotte Wheeler:
Molly/Orphan
Natalie Moore:
Annie/Orphan
Ali Kalebe:
Annie/Orphan
Poppins Begins by Lilli Sandoval
Auditions
ANNIE
Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Annie! We had a fantastic turnout with amazing talent.
Fall Shows
We expect to announce audition dates for the Fall 2025 shows for elementary, middle, and high schoolers in late summer. Stay tuned!
For updates, join our mailing list!
Alice's Room by Emeri Sandoval
SUPPORT
As Cardboard, our love of theater is a torch to ignite the love of the arts in Vernon County’s youth. We strengthen these young people by expanding their knowledge and passion and improving their confidence, public speaking abilities, problem solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
If you can support our mission with a monetary donation, use the form below to
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production goals for the season!
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