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The presentation of Johanna Spyri's classic children's drama Heidi has been a New Glarus tradition since 1965. Last weekend the tradition continued with three performances of the story of the orphan child Heidi and her gruff (but good-hearted) Alm Uncle.

Heidi Cast

Grandfather (Alm Uncle): David Cavanaugh

Peter, the goatherd: Taydon DeRouin

Heidi: Eva Gruenenfelder

Brigatta, Peter's Mother: Camryn Arnett

Seppi, the street urchin: Lyndon Hessling

Tinette, Seseman's maid: Emerson DeRouin

Fraulein Rottenmeier, Seseman's governess: Michelle Gessert

Clarar Seseman: Kate Parman

Herr Seseman, Clara's father: Henry Janisch

Madame Seseman, Clara's grandmother: Jackie Elmer

Minister: Azik Weisheit

Dete, Heidi's Aunt: Evie Parkinson

Blind Grandmother, Brigatta's mother: Jenni Kindschi-Wiederholtz

Behind the Scenes

Sue Moen

Director: Erin Dyer

Stage Crew Manager: Peter Weix

Sound Engineer: Steve Wehrley

Make Up: Joyce Jensen and Jenni Kindschi-Wiederholtz

Kittens provided by: Green County Humane Society

Heidi Board Members: John Marean, Nancy Galhouse, Joyce Jensen, Erin Dyer, Peter Weix, Sheri Weix, Jessica Judd, Angela Neff

Blues, Brews & Food Trucks was held on Saturday, June 25th. Despite rain in the morning, people came out to enjoy the event that brought great beer and food together with great music.

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