News : \'13\' cast holds final practice before closing weekend

Music director Jesse Bunge keeps time as '13' cast members sing during last rehearsal.

Colin, Nathaniel, Hannah, Taylor and Mikala enjoy a lively song as they practice.

The cast of '13' worked on the timing of several songs during final rehearsal.

Ian Stuelke (on floor) and Katie Hancock sing.

Hannah Sietz, left and Taylor Livengood work with Jesse Bunge on one of the songs for '13.'

The cast of '13' filled the living room of director Steve Arnold's house for rehearsal Wednesday.

Katie Hancock and Bentlee Birchansky sing as Lori Ferguson plays piano and Jesse Bunge keeps time.

Jesse works with Bentlee on one of his solos.

Taylor Livengood practices her song as Jesse Bunge leads and Lori Ferguson accompanies on piano.

Katie Hancock and Lori Ferguson practice one of her songs at Mr. Arnold's house.

Instead of standing on stage, they sat on couches or the carpet, filling director Steve Arnold's living room as they practiced "13" one final time without an audience.

Arnold called it a "brush-up" rehearsal during a week of rest after months of intense rehearsals that ran several hours each day.

The cast and crew of "13" will get together again this weekend for the final three shows at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Auditorium.

Arnold said he hopes for a large crowd for the final weekend. His brother, who saw "13" in Indiana, will be among the audience.

Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15.