Madison High School Cast Hosts Pancake Breakfast, Cabaret to Raise Funds for Spring Show

The cast of Madison High School’s spring production of “Les Miserables” after a successful fundraiser at the Madison Elks Club on Sunday landed them one step closer to “building the barricade.”

“Thanks to the wonderful support of our community and the Madison Elks Club, the Madison High School’s “Les Miserables” Pancake Breakfast last Sunday was a great success,” Jennifer McCulloch, who helped organize the fundraiser said.

The pancake breakfast is the first of several fundraisers being held to raise money to “Build the Barricade” for this expansive production, which features more than 70 Madison High School cast members. Below is a list of upcoming fundraisers to help produce the show.

Young Performers Workshop

Calling boys and girls ages 7 to 12! Please join Director Caryn Elefante and the talented MHS Les Mis. cast for a unique afternoon of fun and skill building at Madison High School’s auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Children will learn “Do You Hear the People Sing” which will be performed as a group at the end of the workshop. The workshop fee is $25, which includes a commemorative t-shirt. The application form can be found on the Madison High School Performing Arts Facebook page.

Auditions for Gavroche and Young Cosette

Auditions for the roles of Gavroche and Young Cosette will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Les Miserable will be performed March 26 – 28 at Madison High School. Click here for details on these events, audition information, and application forms.

Poor Herbie’s Fundraiser

On Feb. 4, Poor Herbie’s will donate 10 percent of the proceeds to the “Build the Barricade” fund for customers who dine in or take out a meal. Poor Herbie’s is located at 13 Waverly Place in Madison.

Cabaret

On March 6, the talented Madison High School cast will embark on a magical night of song at the Madison Community House. Free-will donations will be accepted. The Madison Community House is located at 25 Cook Avenue in Madison.

Les Miserable will be performed from March 26th – 28th at Madison High School.

Pictured: Some of MHS “Les Miserables” cast members working at the Pancake Breakfast last Sunday to help “Build the Barricade”. Bottom row: Lauren Downs, Pauline Figarelli. Back Row: Morgan Sanchez, Abigail Riley, Grace McCulloch, Lauren Ebert, Ransom Silliman, Brandon Morales, Sara Mikula.

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