Theater Program - Cerre Players
The Theater Department Team: Ms. Gracie Conlon & Mr. Josh Aune
Ms. Grace Conlon has been teaching at CBC High School for three years in the Humanities department, focusing on freshman and sophomore English Language Arts. Grace’s theater experience spans over fifteen years, being involved with community theater around the Springfield (IL) area and college theater at the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College. Most recently, she directed CBC High School’s Production of “Pippin!” She is excited to step into the role of Director of Theater this school year.
Mr. Joshua Aune brings 20+ years of professional theater experience to CBC High School, with a background in production management, technical direction, scenic design and construction, lighting, sound, and backstage operations. Most recently, Josh has served as the Director of Production and Operations for Stages St. Louis, where he worked on over thirty-three productions. Prior to Stages St. Louis, he worked for several years in various theaters, concert venues, and festivals around South Florida. He is excited to bring his professional experience and passion for theater to CBC High School and to help guide students through the creative and technical aspects of theater production
About Us
The CBC theater troupe is known as The Cerre Players. Past shows include A Soldier's Play, A Bronx Tale, Murder On The Orient Express, The Music Man, The Drowsy Chaperone, Godspell, Willy Wonka, Pippin, High School Musical, A Few Good Men, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Bye Bye Birdie, Elf The Musical, and many more, including original scripts written by alumni.
CBC's shows are student-produced and performed, so there are many opportunities to participate on stage and behind the scenes. Our students have an active role in building all of the scenery for the shows, designing and executing lights and sound, and serving in leadership roles as stage managers and assistant directors. CBC welcomes female performers from private, public, and home schools.
2026-27 Schedule
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
November 5, 7, 8
November 5, 7, 8
Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock
March 5-7
March 5-7
Congratulations to the Cast of our upcoming production, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap!
Listed in Order of Appearance
MOLLIE RALSTON: Megan Maher
GILES RALSTON: Michael Watts
CHRISTOPHER WREN: Jack Holcomb
MRS. BOYLE: Katie Patterson
MAJOR METCALF: Grant Hellert
MISS CASEWELL: Cordelia Branson
MR. PARAVICINI: Liam DeLargy
SERGEANT TROTTER: Nolan Evans
Understudy Cast:
GILES RALSTON: Brennan Noss
CHRISTOPHER WREN: Benjamin Bruer
MAJOR METCALF: Beau Petri
MR. PARAVICINI: Ryan Schnieder
SERGEANT TROTTER: Brennan Thomas
