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‘Chicago’ roars into Cape

“All That Jazz” is performed as the opening song and dance in the Cape performance of "Chicago: Teen Edition." DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
March 21, 2025

Cape Henlopen thespians presented "Chicago: Teen Edition" at the high school theater March 13-16. 

The play is based on the book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, and music by John Kander. "Chicago: Teen Edition" is a version of the musical "Chicago" adapted for a teenage cast and audience. The play focuses on the story of Roxie Hart, a young woman on trial for murder, and her journey with the other inmates exploring themes of fame, fortune and the corrupt justice system in Chicago.

The play is directed by Sadie Andros and Marian Sunnergren. The pit band is directed by Elly Rolfes.

“I am so proud of the students,” said Andros. “They worked so hard and did such an incredible job. The audience each night was wonderful and really seemed to love the show.”

“Watching the performance, I forgot the actors are teenagers,” said one night’s attendee. “They were so professional. It was awesome.”

 

Adria Windish (Velma Kelly) performs “All That Jazz.”
Daphne Mock (Roxie Hart), left, performs the final song with Adria Windish (Velma Kelly).
Adria Windish (Velma Kelly) performs during the opening song.
Adria Windish (Velma Kelly) performs during the opening song.
Gavin Rineer (Billy Flynn) is introduced to the audience.
Eric Cespedes (Amos Hart) and Daphne Mock (Roxie Hart) share a sensitive moment during the performance.
Eric Cespedes (Amos Hart) performs the song “Mr. Cellophane.”
Charlie Matas (as reporter Mary Sunshine) performs a song with Gavin Rineer (Billy Flynn).
Peyton Morris (Hunyak) performs “Cell Block Tango.”
Adria Windish (Velma Kelly) performs “I Can’t Do It Alone”
Summer Zachos (Mama Morton) and Daphne Mock (Roxie Hart) speak about the trial.
Gavin Rineer (Billy Flynn) and Daphne Mock (Roxie Hart) as Roxie performs “Razzle Dazzle.”
The cast of Chicago in “When Velma Takes the Stand.”
Daphne Mock (Roxie Hart) with the ensemble of Chicago.
Daphne Mock (Roxie Hart) with the ensemble of Chicago.
“All I Care About” is performed by (l-r) Stella Farrell, Julia LaCrette, Ellie Windsor and Bella Petka.
Cadence Hostetler (Liz) performs in “Cell Block Tango” with featured dancers Ryleigh Moyer, left, and Marley Fyock.
Adria Windish (Velma Kelly) with featured dancers in “All That Jazz.”
The cast performs a big number.
Daphne Mock (Roxie Hart) and Gavin Rineer (Billy Flynn) perform in the lawyer-client scene.
The court clerk, played by Taylor Ruark, swears in Amos Hart, played by Eric Cespedes, in the courtroom scene with the ensemble.
The cast of Chicago celebrates Roxie’s courtroom defense.
Jorge Ruiz (Fred) is shot by Roxie with ensemble at her trial.
Marley Fyock, Cadence Hostetler, and Julia LaCrette perform in “Razzle Dazzle.”

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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