Homewood-Flossmoor High School Presents Whimsical Children's Musical this ​ ​Weekend

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School will present a whimsical musical that tells the story of two best friends throughout a fun-filled year.

A Year with Frog & Toad, a musical based on the book series by Arnold Lobel, will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. Frog and Toad celebrate and rejoice in their differences during this production with a jazzy score, making it an exuberant theatrical event that is perfect for young audiences and will also keep adults entertained.

The show will be directed by Jill Bonavia-Galligani, H-F English teacher, along with student-directors: Mia Napue, Brianna Valentine, Leanna Lewis, Amber Jackson and Zoe Bridges. Tickets ($9/adult, $6/student) will be available at the door.

CAST LIST

• William Knox* — Frog
• Ethan Runburg* — Toad
• Christian Mayo* — Snail
• Joy Woods — Turtle / Dance Captain
• Jacob Rodriguez* — Lizard
• Zoe Branch* — Mouse
• Kevin Thompson — Young Frog
• Jeremiah Lee — Father Frog
• Barbara Burns — Mother Frog
• Joey Cipriano — Large, Terrible Frog
• Birds — Sydney DuBose*, Grace Bingham, Madeline Moxley*, Maggie Sullivan*, Harri Wojcikowski* & Alex Wright*
• Moles — Ava Jones*, Laila Malak*, John Russell & Olivia Ryan*
• Squirrels — Sarah Esparza*, Morgan Harvey, Jaira Stanley* & Taylor Wicks
• Fish — Leanna Lewis & Nia Napue
• Bees — Amber Jackson, Noelle Oh & Brianna Valentine*

*Indicates performer is a member of the International Thespian Society Troupe #2062

Photos provided by H-F High School District 233

Main: Frog (William Knox) and Toad (Ethan Runburg) take a ride down a sled hill. | Secondary: Snail (Christian Mayo) prepares to come out of his shell

Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233 is a three-time National Blue Ribbon award-winning school and an IB World School that offers more than 20 Advanced Placement courses. This year the school has opened the new H-F Media, Visual & Performing Arts Academy for the Class of 2020. The campus is located at 999 Kedzie Avenue in Flossmoor, Ill. For more information, call or click: hfhighschool.org, 708-799-3000.