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Tickets: $27-$41; Preshow music one hour before curtain.
PG-13 Fridays: September 18, 25 Pub opens 5:30; Performance at 7:00 Saturdays: September 12, 19, 26 Pub opens 3:00; Performance at 4:30 Sunday Matinees: September 13, 20, 27 Pub opens 12:30; Performance at 2:00 This production is an R in regard to its content. For more details, visit our Content Advisory page.
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Based on the electrifying music of Green Day, American Idiot explodes onto the stage with raw emotion and energy. This Tony Award-winning musical follows three friends searching for meaning in a post-9/11 world, where dreams collide with disillusionment and rebellion meets reality. Featuring iconic songs like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” and the explosive title track, American Idiot captures the voice of a generation yearning to break free from suburban monotony and media-fueled conformity. Visually stunning, emotionally charged, and unapologetically loud, American Idiot is a thrilling, high-octane journey through youth, angst, and the cost of growing up.
Meet The SeaversIn the pub before the show!
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The Ensemble
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Jorge Capetillo (Will) is ecstatic to be performing American Idiot at the Forst Inn. He grew up in a household full of music where he was introduced to Green Day by his sisters, who showed him the American idiot music video. From there Jorge grew fond of not just Green Day and punk-rock, but music in general. Not only does he love music, but also its meaning, and boy does this music have meaning. He is honored to be in such a passionate, unique, and meaningful show, with such an amazing cast.
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Jorge would like to thank his mother, siblings, and grandparents, for always supporting him in his endeavors in theater and his wife, kiarah for introducing him to the world of theater, and always supporting him, giving him confidence and encouragement, and challenging him to step or of his comfort zone be the best at whatever he sets his mind to. He would also like to dedicate this performance to his late grandmother Bonnie, and late sister Gina. Jorge has only been in 6 musicals before this but is excited to hopefully be In many more in the upcoming years. He currently works as school nutrition staff in Two Rivers at L.B Clarke. His hobbies include hiking, photography, music, and video games. He hopes you enjoy the show.
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Kiarah Capetillo (Extraordinary Girl) is from the Manitowoc area where she's been doing theater for the past 18 years with American Idiot being her 63rd show! She is so excited to be making her official Forst Inn Debut as Extraordinary Girl. Growing up, Kiarah loved rock music and concerts so being able to be in a musical where it's essentially one big, beautiful, emotional, meaningful concert has been a dream come true. She would like to dedicate this performance to her mom and grandmother who gave her her love for theater and always pushed her to be the biggest, loudest, most confident version of herself.
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She would also like to thank her husband, Jorge, for giving her the confidence to try new things and step out of her comfort zone, as well as the cast for being so uplifting, supportive and welcoming in a space she was unfamiliar with. You may have seen her over the years in various community theater companies but most recently you would have seen her as Mrs. George in Mean Girls. Outside of theater, Kiarah works as a Remote Medical Educator after graduating from Lakeshore Tech in '22 as an EMT. She also models throughout Wisconsin, Chicago, Texas, and Arkansas, works as a Party Princess with Fantastical Friends (out of GB), and is the Varsity Dance Coach at Two Rivers HS. She enjoys traveling, hiking, nature, painting, animals, and spending time with her family. She hopes you enjoy this show as much as she's enjoyed learning it.
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Phillip Jindra (Ensemble, Intimacy Coordinator) is thrilled to be appearing in his first on stage role of 2026. This season he has been behind the scenes designing lights (Radium Girls), collecting props (God of Carnage), Music Directing (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and appearing in a small improv role as Blake Williams (Awesome 80s Prom). American Idiot is by far one of the most intense shows Phillip has been a part of. The constant high energy dance numbers and punk rock vocals are only matched by the visceral thematic content and the weight of the events surrounding the timeframe of the show.
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American Idiot holds a special place for Phillip as many of the songs were released and became popular during his coming of age in middle and high school. Examining the lyrics throughout this production process has given a whole new level of importance to this music. As the Intimacy Director for this production, Phillip is very proud of the care and respect that this cast has shown the material and one another. He strives to make the theater a place where consent and boundaries are the default and everyone feels safe. Phillip is super excited to share the stage with so many new faces, as well as several familiar ones. He's thankful to his wife Tessa (Heather) for supporting him always, and to his mom and dad who always make it to their shows. Apologies to his mom for the words and gestures she's about to witness.
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Tessa Komorowski Jindra (Heather) is from the Manitowoc, WI area and has been involved in many productions with Peter Quince Performing Company, Masquers, UW Manitowoc, The Forst Inn, and On the Spot Theater Company. Some of Tessa's standout roles include Gabby/Bobbi in City of Angels, Drowsy in The Drowsy Chaperone, Inga in Young Frankenstein, and Carolyn Symons in Murder in Green Meadows. Tessa has been a Green Day fan for as long as she can remember. Back in the day she would wake up on a school day, turn on MTV, and hoped to catch Green Day before she had to leave for school.
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What makes the American Idiot musical so special to Tessa is that beneath the music is a story everyone can relate to. Finding out who you are, where you belong, the mistakes we make, the people we lose, and the courage it takes to find your way back to yourself. You don't have to be a Green Day fan to see yourself somewhere in this story. Tessa is incredibly grateful to be part of a production that invites everyone to find a little piece of themselves in the music.
Tessa would like to thank her husband Phillip for being her rock and her Mother and Niece Lyrica for being her biggest supporters. Lastly she would like to acknowledge this ensemble and the amazing work they have put into this show. She feels so honored to work with her long time friends while also creating new friendships along the way. Some would say it feels like Home… we're coming home again.
Tessa would like to thank her husband Phillip for being her rock and her Mother and Niece Lyrica for being her biggest supporters. Lastly she would like to acknowledge this ensemble and the amazing work they have put into this show. She feels so honored to work with her long time friends while also creating new friendships along the way. Some would say it feels like Home… we're coming home again.
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Gracie Kolb (Ensemble) is a graduate from UWGB with a bachelors degree in theatre. She’s been performing throughout the Manitowoc area since high school and done many shows at the Forst, including Snoopy in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kaliope in She Kills Monsters, and the ensemble in Rent. She’s had a connection to Green Day since she was a child as she would always hear them playing through the walls through a 1990s CD/cassette player from her sisters’ rooms. She's ready for you to join the entire cast, crew, and pit on this story of rage, love, and life and find what it means for you.
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Noah Krueger (Ensemble) was born in Manitowoc. His background in music and performing have included time in Manitowoc, Valders, Sheboygan and Milwaukee. Manitowoc has always been his home. He performed in some plays in Elementary and Middle school. Roles included a squirrel in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,Jr. and a Munchkin/Uncle Henry in the Wizard of Oz. While in High School Noah enjoyed doing impressions. One of those impressions led to him volunteering at the Wizarding World in the Sheboygan area as Newt Scamander from Fantastic Beasts.
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American Idiot is his first official debut in theater at the Forst Inn. Green Day helped Noah discover punk music. He has written papers and created posters of American Idiot and dreamed about being involved in the musical. Noah is so happy that this day has come and is glad to have met the directors, crew and cast with whom he is performing. He is grateful for the support his loved ones have given him.
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Taylor Liebzeit (Ensemble) is from the Appleton area, and is thrilled to make her debut at The Forst Inn! She has always loved all things music, from playing "name that tune" with her parents and siblings, listening to the radio at Grandma's house while playing cards, to eventually joining choirs and musical theater. She has been in dozens of shows but some of her favorites have been playing "Virginia" in Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, "Mrs. Luce" in Little Shop of Horrors, ensemble rolls in Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar and Oliver!
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After a long hiatus from the theater, she jumped right back into it recently with "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" with Masquers Inc, and "Godspell" with The Panorama Arts Collective. She is excited to be working with some familiar faces and has had a blast meeting new people and bringing this show to life with an incredibly talented cast.
Green Day's American Idiot is a brilliant example of how powerful of a tool music is in storytelling. She has been blown away by the composition from the beginning, and has been moved to find a personal connection with every character on some level.
When Taylor is not performing, she is busy being a pastry chef at a few restaurants, as well as baking at home for family and friends. She would like to thank her family for their continued support over the years, and to thank her cat Dinah for listening to her sing Green Day endlessly for months.
Lay down your arms and enjoy this wild ride with us.
Green Day's American Idiot is a brilliant example of how powerful of a tool music is in storytelling. She has been blown away by the composition from the beginning, and has been moved to find a personal connection with every character on some level.
When Taylor is not performing, she is busy being a pastry chef at a few restaurants, as well as baking at home for family and friends. She would like to thank her family for their continued support over the years, and to thank her cat Dinah for listening to her sing Green Day endlessly for months.
Lay down your arms and enjoy this wild ride with us.
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Katie Moehn (Ensemble) is from the Green Bay area and thrilled to make her debut at the Forst Inn. She is excited to bring the music of Green Day to life, especially alongside such a fun and talented company.
Katie has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She has previously been involved with productions at UW-Green Bay, Bay Port High School, and Abrams Spotlight Productions, Inc. Some of her favorite past roles include John in Fun Home, Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors, and Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. Professionally, Katie works at Nature’s Way as a Product Information Specialist. |
She is grateful to everyone involved in this production for their time, talent, and teamwork, and she extends a special thank you to her husband, Austin, and to her parents for their support.
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Karter Mueller (St Jimmy) is from the Manitowoc area , and has done many productions both on stage , and behind the stage with The Forst Inn, and other surrounding theaters. He is also profoundly grateful for being able to share the stage with his talented fiancé , Asher Stokes (Tunny) . Karter is honored to be fulfilling this role of St. Jimmy in American Idiot, he connects with the character on a lot of levels , and is so privileged that he is able to bring him to life. American Idiot is more than just Green Day music. It’s a story of hope, recovery, love, and vulnerability.
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When all hope is lost , there is always a light - finding it might be hard , and American Idiot delves deep into the journey of doing so. He hopes everyone in the audience is able to fully immerse themselves into their vulnerability, and allow yourselves to feel & heal through these next 90 minutes.
St. Jimmy Rules. P.S. Don't wait up!
St. Jimmy Rules. P.S. Don't wait up!
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Alyson Nordstrom (Ensemble) is incredibly excited to make her way back to the stage with her debut at The Forst Inn! She was involved in all things music and performance throughout high school, including musicals, show choir, dance, and band. After several years away from the stage, she is thrilled to be performing again and so grateful for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful cast. She hopes this is just the beginning of her return to the world of performing! A long-time fan of Green Day, having the opportunity to perform some of their most iconic songs alongside such a talented cast and crew is nothing short of a dream come true.
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Outside of the arts, Alyson is a certified veterinary technician who enjoys spending her free time in nature, reading, or playing video games. She wants to thank her friends and family for always providing encouragement and support, as well as her coworkers for helping her get to rehearsal on time. She hopes that you have the time of your life watching this show!
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Brandon Otten (Ensemble) is excited to be making his first appearance with the Forst Inn in American Idiot. Some of his favorite roles in theater include Gaston in Beauty and the Beast and Robert (Thomas Colleymore) in The Play That Goes Wrong. Brandon has always had a passion for theater, both onstage and behind the scenes, and particularly enjoys building sets, working on technical elements, and fight choreography. He loves the collaborative process of creating a production and the unique energy that comes from bringing a story to life in front of a live audience.
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American Idiot has given Brandon the opportunity to step into a very different kind of production and explore the story through music, movement, and ensemble work. He is grateful to the entire cast, crew, and creative team for making this experience such a memorable one, and he is excited to share the stage with them.
Brandon would like to dedicate this performance to his grandparents and parents, who have always made the effort to attend his performances, even from a state away, and to his friends, who have supported him every step of the way. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Brandon would like to dedicate this performance to his grandparents and parents, who have always made the effort to attend his performances, even from a state away, and to his friends, who have supported him every step of the way. He hopes you enjoy the show!
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August Rose (Ensemble) is a Sheboygan, Wisconsin-based performer who is excited to make his debut at The Forst Inn. His recent credits include Ren in Footloose, Pocket in the world premiere of Fool: The Hilarious True Story of King Lear, and Jonny in Zombie Prom.
He is especially drawn to the themes at the heart of American Idiot: finding meaning in a world that can often feel broken, navigating identity and disillusionment, and discovering that growth sometimes means facing life’s challenges rather than simply running away from them. |
August would like to dedicate this experience to his dad, who introduced him to Green Day and taught him the importance of being unapologetically yourself and finding laughter even in difficult moments. He is grateful for the lasting impact his dad has had on the person and performer he continues to become.
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Em Schaller (Ensemble, Costume Designer) is thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of this high-octane production with such a supportive and tight-knit cast. Prior to auditioning for this show, Em was unfamiliar with the works of Green Day, but now that she’s plunged head first into the material she has fallen in love with the grunge, heartache, pain, hope, and, most importantly, the relatability woven into the lyrics. Em has been in nearly 40 productions over the past 16 years with a variety of companies in the Manitowoc area, but absolutely considers the Forst Inn her home.
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Some of her favorite roles include “Suzy” in The Marvelous Wonderettes, “Lucinda” in Into the Woods, and “Aggie Wheeler” in The Game's Afoot. Em has also costume designed a number of productions in the area and works as the Costume Rental Manager for Treehouse Theater. You can catch Em’s next theatrical endeavor this November in Leading Ladies as “Audrey” here at the Forst Inn. She has truly cherished having the honor of sharing the stage with her partner Joey for the second time this year and extends her never ending gratitude to her friends, parents, and cats for their support.
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Joey Simmons (Johnny) grew up in Manitowoc and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. This marks his fifth production at the Forst Inn, with past shows including Alice By Heart, Sweeney Todd, Swing, and Blithe Spirit. Joey grew up listening to Green Day, and some of the first songs he learned on guitar were theirs. Returning to their music and performing it with such an incredibly talented group of performers has been a deeply meaningful experience for him. Beyond that, it has been immensely fulfilling to help tell the story of this show—one that still resonates strongly with the experiences of so many people today.
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Taylor Anne Stefanski (Whatsername) is thrilled to make her Forst Inn debut in American Idiot. She recently relocated to Fond du Lac with her family and is endlessly grateful for the love and support of her daughter, Evangeline, and partner, Dylan, without whom they would not be where they are today. Favorite roles include Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lucinda in Into the Woods, and Olivia in Twelfth Night.
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American Idiot was one of the first albums Taylor ever bought, and Green Day has remained a fixture through both the joyful and difficult chapters of her life. Playing Whatsername is a dream come true, and she is deeply grateful for the opportunity to explore such raw material within a safe, collaborative space where others may feel seen and understood. Taylor dedicates this performance to suicide prevention awareness and to the memory of actor Tyler McCray. This year marks ten years since his passing and since the two last shared a stage together. Tyler loved Green Day more than anyone she knew, and the only song he ever learned to play on guitar was “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).”
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Asher Stokes (Tunny) Asher Stokes has been heavily involved in theatre around the area for over a decade. He has worked with Treehouse, PQPC, and Masquers both onstage and off, but his favorite home away from home is the Forst Inn. Ash is honored to be a part of a show as important and impactful as American Idiot. Throughout this process he has explored its themes of identity, self worth, heartache and grief. This cast has done an incredible job at being respectful to the material and bringing to light some very real struggles that many people face every day.
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Ash is grateful to once again have the pleasure of sharing the stage with his fiance Karter (St. Jimmy). As always he would like to thank the Forst Inn for continuously serving as a safe space for artists of all shapes and sizes!
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Gabriella Tuttle (Ensemble) is excited to be performing in American Idiot at The Forst Inn! She previously appeared in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Awesome 80s Prom. Gabriella loves theatre because it brings together three things she has always wanted to do. Singing , acting, and dancing! American Idiot has been an exciting challenge and has pushed her outside of her comfort zone, giving her the opportunity to try things she hasn’t done before while continuing to grow as a performer.
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She appreciates how emotionally raw and powerful this musical is, telling a story filled with love, loss, anger, friendship, and the struggles of finding your way through life. She is grateful to be working alongside an amazing cast and to be part of a production that has challenged and inspired her. Gabriella is from the Manitowoc area and loves spending most of her time with her kiddo, doing arts & crafts, playing video games, and hanging out with friends & family. She is stoked for you to join us on this emotional rollercoaster of a musical at the Forst Inn
The Artistic Team
Director, Choreographer - Kevin James Sievert
Music Director - Erin LaFond
Stage Management and Properties - Emilee Carroll
Costumes - Em Schaller
Set Builder - Robert Heili
Set Crew: Lane Landon, Jon Medendorp, Michael Sheeks
Scenic Painter - Missy Wendorf
Paint Crew: Terri Niquette
Lighting Designers - Max Pelna, Dylan Davidson
Audio Engineer - Jeffrey LaFond
Intimacy Coordinator - Phillip Jindra
The Musicians
Erin LaFond - Keys and others
David Bowman - Synth
Charlie Collins - Guitar
Jordan Jones - Bass
Dylan Johnson - Drums
Director, Choreographer - Kevin James Sievert
Music Director - Erin LaFond
Stage Management and Properties - Emilee Carroll
Costumes - Em Schaller
Set Builder - Robert Heili
Set Crew: Lane Landon, Jon Medendorp, Michael Sheeks
Scenic Painter - Missy Wendorf
Paint Crew: Terri Niquette
Lighting Designers - Max Pelna, Dylan Davidson
Audio Engineer - Jeffrey LaFond
Intimacy Coordinator - Phillip Jindra
The Musicians
Erin LaFond - Keys and others
David Bowman - Synth
Charlie Collins - Guitar
Jordan Jones - Bass
Dylan Johnson - Drums
Ticket Pricing is Set by Table Type
Saver Tables (Orange Tables) $26.40 Youth, $30.80 Senior/Student/Military; $35 Adult
Tier One Tables (Blue Tables) $26.40 Youth, $37 Senior/Student/Military; $41 Adult
Click on seats to select ticket type and reserve.
Tables 12 & 23 are good options for wheelchair or limited mobility access.
Saver Tables (Orange Tables) $26.40 Youth, $30.80 Senior/Student/Military; $35 Adult
Tier One Tables (Blue Tables) $26.40 Youth, $37 Senior/Student/Military; $41 Adult
Click on seats to select ticket type and reserve.
Tables 12 & 23 are good options for wheelchair or limited mobility access.
