Past Productions – 2017 – SOPA 6

Season 6 – 2017

SHREK THE MUSICAL CAST
(in alphabetical order)
Guard, Dulocian, Choir RICKY BILLS
Happy Kid, Dulocian, Choir XANDER BILLS
Queen Lillian, Sticks, Greeter, Rat, Mouse LACHLE BONIOL
Happy Person, Dulocian, Rat, Choir OLIVIA BUTTERMAN
King Harold, White Rabbit, Captain/Guard Dulocian, Knight, Rat CAMERON CASON
Papa Ogre, Mad Hatter, Guard, Dulocian, Knight, Pied Piper, Bishop LOGAN DIGILORMO
Papa Bear, Dulocian, Dish MAXWELL ELLIS
Happy Kid, Dulocian, Choir RACHEL EVANS
Bricks, Dulocian, Bluebird, Rat, Mouse JORDAN FARRIS
Straw, Dulocian, Rat, Mouse MEREDITH FISHER
Happy Person, Dulocian, Choir SOPHIA GAPPO
Mama Bear, Spoon CHLOE GARCIA
Happy Kid, Dulocian, Choir MIA GORIN
Happy Person, Dulocian, Choir JULIANNA GOUTHIERE
Peter Pan, Dulocian, Moon FORDHAM HAMMOND
Baby Bear, Dulocian, “Lion King” MEGHAN HOOD
Happy Kid, Dulocian, Choir SKYLANN JOUSMA
Shoemaker’s Elf, Young Fiona CLAIRE KEVIL
Happy Kid, Dulocian, Choir DAISIE MABRY
Wicked Witch, Rat BELLA MAINIERO
Happy Person, Big Bad Wolf, Guard, Dulocian, Knight, Rat LUCAS MAINIERO
Shrek MARSHALL MERRITT
Happy Kid, Dulocian, Choir RHYS MILLEN
Ugly Duckling, Teen Fiona, Rat MADELINE MULLINS
Happy Kid, Dulocian, Choir OWEN OSBORNE
Pinocchio, Thelonius, Dulocian, Knight, Rat CADE OSTERMEYER
Princess Fiona MARGUERITE PAPA
Happy Kid, Dulocian, Puss’n’Boots, Choir CHRISTIAN PERKINS
Happy Person, Dulocian, Choir JULIA SARTORI
Happy Person, Dulocian, Choir MACY SCHMELZ
Mama Ogre, Tweedle Dee, Dragon, Rat SELENA SIMMONS
Donkey MARCUS THOMAS
Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy, Bunny, Rat ANNA THOMPSON
Lord Farquaad NOLAN TOMASEK
Fairy Godmother, Cow PEYTON TURNER
Happy Kid, Little Red, Dulocian, Choir VIVIAN VEKOVIUS
Baby Ogre, Dulocian, Choir, Dwarf ZANE ROBERT WYSS

ABOUT SHREK THE MUSICAL

Opened: April 27, 2017
Closed: April 30, 2017
Location: Emmett Hook Center

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.

Music | JEANINE TESORI
Book & Lyrics | DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Originally Produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford
“I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond
Direction/Design | JARED WATSON
Choreography | TAMARA MAYER SEXTON
Musical Direction | MARY KATE McLAURINE
Lighting Design | SAMUEL COPELAND
Costume Design | AMY BILLS, CANDY HUGGINS, PATTY MURRAY & JASON SHIDISKIS
Makeup Design | AUBREY BUCKNER
Sound Design | JACOB WYNN

JUNIE B. JONES CAST
BEESWAX CAST
Mother EMILY ANDERSON
Lenny LANDRY ANGLIN
Ensemble MACIE BROOKS
Ensemble LIZZY CANTRELL
Bobbi Jean ARIELLE ERICKSON
Mrs. Gutzman ISABELLE ERICSON
Daddy PATRICK HAYNES
Herb FORDHAM HAMMOND
Ensemble SKYLANN JOUSMA
Mrs. Scary CLAIRE KEVIL
Junie B. Jones LAUREN MATHEWS
Camille JENNA McCANN
Grace MALLOY McINISS
Jose JAYDEN NORWOOD
Sheldon OWEN OSBORNE
May VIVIAN VEKOVIUS
Chenille ADDISON WALL
Lucille SOPHIA WILLETT

LUNCH BOX CAST
Grace RACHEL EVANS
May EMERSON FITE
Ensemble ANNACLAIRE GARCIA
Ensemble MIA GORIN
Herb FORDHAM HAMMOND
Daddy PATRICK HAYNES
Camille MIA KIIHNL
Junie B. Jones BELLA MAINIERO
Lucille MADELINE MULLINS
Chenille BAILEY McLAURINE
Jose JAYDEN NORWOOD
Sheldon CHRISTIAN PERKINS
Mrs. Gutzman ADDISON RAINWATER
Mrs. Scary ELIZABETH SHOUP
Lennny JOHN BRIAN SHOUP
Ensemble CHLOE STEPTER
Mother CAMERON TUCKER
Bobbi Jean TESS TUCKER

ABOUT JUNIE B. JONES

Opened: June 9, 2017
Closed: June 11, 2017
Location: East Bank Theater

Awaken a young person’s desire to read with the sassy little diva, Junie B. Jones, and her adventures in first grade. It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting..

Music | ZINA GOLDRICH
Book & Lyrics | MARCY HEISLER
Adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES Series of books by BARBARA PARK
Entire Production Choreography & Direction | MADDISON GILCREASE & MARY KATE McLAURINE
Scenic Design | LUCAS MAINIERO
Costume Design | SARAH LORD
Lighting Design | SAMUEL COPELAND
Sound Design | KAT PAYNE

A CHORUS LINE SE CAST
Zach, a director/choreographer DANIEL SALAZAR
Lori, his assistant LEXI BERARD
The Line (in alphabetical order)
Richie DARTAGNAN BENNETT
Mike CAMERON CASON
Cassie JALI CHANDLER
Don LOGAN DIGILORMO
Maggie JORDAN FARRIS
Val MEREDITH FISHER
Kristine SOPHIA GAPPO
Bobby FORDHAM HAMMOND
Judy SARAH LORD
Bebe BELLA MAINIERO
Paul LUCAS MAINIERO
Al MARSHALL MERRITT
Connie MADELINE MULLINS
Mark CADE OSTERMEYER
 Diana MARGUERITE PAPA
Sheila SELENA SIMMONS
Greg NOLAN TOMASEK
Additionally Auditioning
Tricia CASSIDY CASON
Frank PATRICK HAYNES
Vicki MACY SCHMELZ

ABOUT A CHORUS LINE SE

Opened: September 7, 2017
Closed: September 10, 2017
Location: East Bank Theater

Our SOPA production of A CHORUS LINE is a new high school edition, a full-length version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, adapted for performance by high school students for family audiences. It is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies, the show features one powerhouse number after another. Memorable musical numbers include “What I Did for Love, “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror,” and “I Hope I Get It.” A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, the show was instantly recognized as a classic.

ELF JR CAST
Santa Claus/Mr. Greenway MARSHALL MERRITT
Buddy NOLAN TOMASEK
Shawanda MIA GORIN
Sam/Emma Van Brocklin RAINE ARSENAULT
Walter Hobbs LUCAS MAINIERO
Deb AMBER GARDNER
Emily Hobbs SELENA SIMMONS
Charlie/Michael Hobbs FINNEGAN COLLINS
Saleswoman RACHEL EVANS
Manager/Matthews FORDHAM HAMMOND
Jovie MADELINE MULLINS
Santa’s Helper/Darlene Lambert DAISIE MABRY
Policemen/Security Guards RHYS MILLEN, JAYDEN NORWOOD
Sarah MIA KIIHNL
Chadwick PATRICK HAYNES
Charlotte Dennon EMERSON FITE
Elves LIZZY CANTRELL, MIA GORIN, MEGHAN HOOD, SKYLANN JOUSMA, MIA KIIHNL, HUDSON MILLER, OWEN OSBORNE

ABOUT ELF JR

Opened: November 30, 2017
Closed: December 3, 2017
Location: The Engine Room at Artstation

A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. finds Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawling into Santa’s bag of gifts where he is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.