“Working” is based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with a cross-section of American workers. The Tony Award-Nominated musical was adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso.

Stage manager for the Tonganoxie production was Katy Duncan.

Joseph Turner played the role of ironworker Mike Dillard and firefighter Tom Patrick. Faith Morgan took on the role of project manager Amanda McKenny. Sophie Boltshauser, Brooke Eis, Addyson Shepherd and Harper York. They also were part of the ensemble with Journey Larson and Marley Kubichi. Shepherd also played the role of publicist Edi Jaffee.

Chloe Ferguson portrayed fast-food worker Freddie Rodriguez, while Joshua Duvall was hedge fund manager Rex Winship. Duvall also portrayed student Ralph Werner.

Santiana Garcia was teacher Rose Hoffman, Madeline Funk flight attendant Very Mason and Gabriel Altenhofen interstate trucker Frank Decke. Funk also played the role of care worker, as did Taylor Brents and Madison Farr. Katie Denholm and Farr split time as a call center worker and housewife Kate Rushton on different nights, while Tye Baldwin also was a call center worker.

Sierra Helaas was UPS driver Connie Swibel, while Abby Vick was millworker Grace Clements and cleaning lady Maggie Holms.

Playing the role of community organizer Allen Epstein was Alaina Rogers and stone cutter Toni Coelho was played by Josey Bartlett. Emma Skelley portrayed teacher Delores Dante.

Crew members were Keira Beverly, Bethany Overmiller, Brooke Hurley, Aiden Van Middlesworth, Isabelle Ferguson, Ella Pruitt, Kaylaeigh Williamson, Miley Andersen, Sara Celene, Allie Lowe, Izzy Estes, McKenna Klamm, Ana Estes, Lucy Graveman, Ian McCloud, Charlotte Woods, Aaron Wiseman, Gage Slabaugh, LydiaRafols, Vic Crable, Julianna Johnson, Brianna Santos, Kenisen Large, Charlotte Absher, Eros Price and Alex McConaughey.

Director was Steve Harrell, THS drama, speech and debate; vocal director was Tom Gifford, 6-12 vocal music director at Tonganoxie middle and high schools; and costume director was Debbie Holloway, eighth grade ELA and TMS drama.

Gage Slabaugh and Eros Price handled lighting, Bethany Overmiller and Isabelle Ferguson handled sound and assistant was Mary Kate Dial.