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"Isaac" played by Reilly Hedegaard
Reilly Hedegaard has discovered his passion for theater and acting at only 12 years old. Reilly has appeared in Dakota Stage productions as well as promotions throughout the community. He enjoys film, stage, animation and directing his own plays. He is home schooled by his family and his dad, Waylon is his best friend.
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"Dad" played by Waylon Hedegaard
Waylon Hedegaard is a boilermaker who lives in Bismarck with his wife, Renee of 14 years. Waylon enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, and spending time with his son and best friend, Reilly. The two have been joined at the hip since Reilly was born. Waylon and Renee work hard to expand Reilly’s mind through home schooling. |
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"Mom" played by Anne Jorgenson Green
Anne Jorgenson Green juggles a number of community commitments including serving on the Board of Directors of the Central Dakota Humane Society and moving into the home stretch of her term as immediate past president of the Dakota Stage Board of Directors. Anne attended law school at Temple University, worked as a prosecutor for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and currently serves as staff counsel for Workforce Safety and Insurance. Prior to that, Anne earned her BFA in theatre from the University of North Dakota and her MFA in Acting from Brandeis University in Boston. Anne worked professionally as an actor and director in the Boston area at the Boston Baked Theatre, Sprouts Children’s Theatre and Actunes. Anne’s local directing credits include I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change, The Matchmaker, Rascals and Ruffians, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Don’t Hug Me and Cinderella, A Christmas Story and Little Shop of Horrors. Anne is grateful and blessed to be the mom of Margaret and Elizabeth, and wife to Martin. In her spare time, Anne likes to garden, shop for antiques and do nothing at all at Brush Lake. |
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"Judith" played by Elizabeth Green
Elizabeth Green was nicknamed “the blizzard” early on by her parents. The name stuck partially because it’s cute, but mostly because it’s accurate. Elizabeth applies a whirlwind reaction to nearly everything she does including playing soccer, the piano and Littlest Pet Shop. She currently sings with the Central Dakota Children’s Choir and is a Junior Girl Scout. She particularly enjoys surfing YouTube and terrorizing her sister. |
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"Grandpa" played by Daniel L. Rogers
Daniel L. Rogers, Bismarck State College Associate Professor of Speech and Theatre, earned his Master's degree from Mankato State University. Rogers was a working member of the Screen Actors' Guild for ten years before returning to educational theatre in 1988. As an actor, Dan appeared in twelve feature films and over forty commercials. He has acted with such notable artists as Jimmy Stewart, Ned Beaty, Valerie Bertinelli, and Tuesday Weld. On stage, Dan toured three seasons with Montana State University's Shakespeare in the Parks Company and has worked for several regional and summer stock theatres. Dan is a co-founder of Capitol Shakespeare and was most recently seen as “Shylock” in The Merchant of Venice. |
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"Christ Wow Host" played by Luke Torgerson
Luke Torgerson currently attends Bismarck State College and is 21 years old. Luke attended school in Tennessee for two years prior to BSC. Luke is a talented singer, songwriter and musician. He enjoys action figures, teddy bears and pterodactyls. |
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"Nurse" played by Taylor Muggerud
Taylor Muggerud is the daughter of Todd and Candace Muggerud and is currently a senior at Century High School. Taylor enjoys writing and spending time with her family. Much of her time is spent composing and performing music on her piano. Taylor plans to pursue a career in music after graduation and hopes to attend the University of Minnesota to study music. |
Special Music by
Jackie Hirning
Jackie Hirning grew up in Mott, ND. She began singing at a very young age and continued her love of music by earning a Bachelor’s degree in music from Dickinson State University. After completing her degree, Jackie moved to Bismarck, where she currently resides. Today, Jackie, along with her team leads worship at New Song Church. She also enjoys spending time with friends, shopping, Starbucks coffee and running. Jackie successfully completed her first relay marathon this summer.
Taylor Muggerud
Luke Torgerson
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