Merrill Theatre Jays to present “HONK!” this weekend

The Merrill Theatre Jays will take the stage at the Merrill High School auditorium this weekend with two performances of “HONK!” the musical retelling of “The Ugly Duckling.”
Showtimes are scheduled for Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 25, at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase online in advance at gofan.co or at the door.
Leading the cast is Leo Lazare in the title role of Ugly, joined by Benjamin Zastrow as Cat and Belicia Rose as Ida. Jameson Morgan plays Drake, Emily Raymer takes on the role of Bullfrog, and Orion Pillai appears as Greyleg. Cadence Stutting plays Maureen/Lowbutt, Isabella Scheffler portrays Dot, and Isabella Stutting takes on the roles of Penny/Grandmother/Girl. Rory Gates appears as Queenie/Girl, Cameron McCaskill as Turkey/Cameraman, and Harley Staeven as Mother Swan. Vincent Morgan plays Jay Bird, Hunter Gibney takes on the roles of Father Swan/Farmer/Stage Crew, Emma Myers portrays Henrietta, and Aubrey Grund rounds out the principal cast as Grace.
Rounding out the ensemble in the roles of Ducklings and Geese are Alle Bergh as Fluff, Ella Bergh as Downy, Jannakay Bushar as Pink Foot, Jacob Hanson as Beaky, and Jasper Staeven as Billy/Barnacles.