East Valley Yearbook 2014 - 2015

East Valley
Yearbook
2014 - 2015
By Rob Hopper
www.nationalyoutharts.com
Special thanks to Sharon Aulis and Chris Daniels for helping put this book together!
Actor’s Youth Theatre
The Addams Family
THE SHOW:
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa,
based on the characters created by Charles Addams.
Not much can scare Gomez Addams, head of America’s first family of eccentric
ghouls who find rapture in the macabre. But fear does strike when an adult
Wednesday tells her dad that she’s in love. In love with some perfectly nice, normal
guy named Lucas Beineke. And guess who’s coming to dinner. When The Addams
Family meets The Beineke Family, it’s a night to die for. And all the Addams
ancestors will rise to the big occasion, from their graves, in this entertaining musical
that includes great humor, songs, and storyline.
THE PRODUCTION:
Actor’s Youth Theatre was the first local production in the Phoenix area to stage this
one, and they made sure it got off to a memorable start. Directors Marcus
Ellsworth and Julie Clement got it all going with the pre-show, as several ancestors
planted themselves in random seats, completely unresponsive to any audience
members around them (which ended up generating a number of selfies by amused
audience members – partly because they looked amazing thanks to makeup by Cheri
Lundgreen, wigs, and costumes by Aurelie Flores). They are reanimated soon
enough with the opening number, lumbering out of their seats to the stage featuring a
cool cemetery (Nathan Turley on sets) and all of it illuminated by the marvelous
lighting of Tom Fitzwater who masterfully helps set the mood throughout.
The show also attracted an exceptionally talented cast. Jessie Jo Pauley is a dead ringer as Morticia Addams whose demeanor is
both passionate and cool, using her voice and humor to perfect effect. Tim Eversole is her beloved Gomez, doing a nice job as the
torn father/husband with a mixture of nervousness and macabre humor, and including a touching Happy/Sad number at seeing his
daughter grow up and find love. Gomez and Morticia’s Tango de Amour is fantastic. Brittney Peters is a unique blend of darkness
and charm as romance softens her sadistic tendencies, while Rhett Nyman is younger brother Pugsley who does so well as he grows
fearful of the changes taking place in the family, but is somewhat soothed by a little torture from his older and the promise by his
mother that there is, indeed, a monster under his bed.
And then there is the consummate normal family who prove that everyone is weird if you get to know them a little. Emma Welch is
a hoot as the mother Alice Beineke – a straight-laced poet reacting to the craziness around her, and who then accidentally get served
a potion that brings out her inner id during
the Full Disclosure dinner game. Jordan
Andress nails the role of the Southern
businessman who realizes he’s forgotten
about romance. And Jonah Carlson is the
fun and kind Lucas who knows the key to
piercing Wednesday’s heart – using a bit of
William Tell to prove he’s Crazier than
You in a darkly endearing number between
the two.
Actor’s Youth Theatre
The Addams Family (cont.)
There are also some great character roles including an amusing India Rose Chudnow as Grandma and Jared Kitch’s Lurch as the
slow-moving and mostly silent butler who exudes personality with unique grunts and noises. Zack Diepstraten is brilliant as Fester
with remarkable use of expressions and voice, romantically inclined toward the moon as we see in The Moon and Me that he ends
with quite a high note. While rounding out the production is that eccentric and eclectic group of ancestors who add much to the
show’s group numbers as well as personality and atmosphere in this mentally and visually appealing night with The Addams
Family.
Performed June 24 - July 3, 2014
Rob Hopper
Executive Director
National Youth Arts
Gomez Addams: Tim Eversole
Morticia Addams: Jessie Jo Pauley
Uncle Fester: Zack Diepstraten
Grandma: India Rose Chudnow
Wednesday Addams: Brittney Peters
Pugsley Addams: Rhett Nyman
Lurch: Jared Kitch
Mal Beineke: Jordan Andress
Alice Beineke: Emma Welch
Lucas Beineke: Jonah Carlson
Courtesan: Alyssa Chavez
Flapper: Emily Wright
Native American: Rachel Lundgreen
Egyptian Princess: Rebecca Galcik
Bathing Beauty: Savannah Powers
Flight Attendant: Rachel Spencer
Bridge: Paige Mallory
English Queen Catherine: Mackenna Goodrich
Saloon Girl: Adyson Nichols
Greek Woman: Sarah Davidson
Medieval Maiden: Michala Montano
Conquistador: Danny Blankemeier
Golfer: Adam Lundgreen
Caveman: Bailey Gorman
Gladiator: Thommy Long
Roman Senator: Jared Armour
World War 2 Soldier: Casey Pettyjohn
European Noble: Ben Wright
Cowboy: Dallin Urness
Crusader: Josh Robinaugh
Puritan Settler: Jeremy Allen
Director: Marcus Ellsworth and Julie Clement
Musical Director: Tracie Jones
Choreographer: Corrinne Clement
Stage Manager: Rebekah Avila
Costume Designer: Aurelie Flores
Set Designer: Nathan Turley
Light Designer: Tom Fitzwater
Makeup Design: Cheri Lundgreen
Properties Design: Marcus Ellsworth and Julie Clement
Performance Photos: Lisa Webb
Actor’s Youth Theatre
The Addams Family (cont.)
Actor’s Youth Theatre
Camelot
Actor’s Youth Theatre
Seussical
JoJo: Hunter Feuerstein
Horton: Joel Brooks
Gertrude: Hailey Seidl
Mayzie: Rebekah Williams
Sour Kangaroo: Audrey Coleman
Baby Kangaroo: Dani Wolfe
Bird Girl: Megan Ruangchamneil
Bird Girl: Isabelle Wisdom
Bird Girl: Aurelie Wisdon
Bird Girl: Kalei Cotecson
Thing 1: Ellie Brooks
Thing 2: Kinley Hess
Yertle the Turtle: Dallen Johnston
Cindy Lou Who: Kaitlee Glazebrook
Mr. Mayor: Braden Johnston
Mrs. Mayor: Saylem duPont
Cat in the Hat: Kaden Holl
Wickersham Brother: Bryson Holl
Wickersham Brother: Logan Whiting
Wickersham Brother: Brennan Reh
Vlad Vlodikoff: Max Meeker
The Grinch: Ben Guffey
Whos:
Drayton Lantz
Tyler Snell
Hyrum Schnebly
Austin Watts
Olivia Mazyck
Erin Garner
Grace Schwenn
Taylor Peel
Devorah Coon
Evie Arnold
Jungle Creatures:
Andrew Brooks
Emmie Glazebrook
Jungle Creatures:
Bailey Wineger
Paige Sorensen
Jane Beeson
Cheyenne Smith
Madison Stoddard
Madilyn Yingling
Max Meeker
Director: Tracie Jones
Choreographer: Audrey Sullivan
Costume Designer: Aurelie Flores
Set Designer: Nathan Turley
Light Designer: Tom Fitzwater
Makeup Designers: Tracie Jones, Janet Seidl
Properties Designers: Amy Smyth, Audreanna Smyth
Lighting Designer: Bailey Gorman
Sound Designer: Lauren Coleman
Actor’s Youth Theatre
Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein: Danny Blankemeier
The Creature: Neal Johnson
Elizabeth Lavenza: Katie Arnold
Justine Moritz: Rachel Lundgreen
Henry Clerval: Tyler Ray
Alphonse Fankenstein: Noah Delgado
Caroline Frankenstein: India Chudnow
William Frankenstein: Parker Ellsworth/Eric Lundgreen
Eleanor Frankenstein: Laurynn Allen/Madilyn Ellsworth
Eve: Kylee Webb
Mary Shelly: Natalie Nielsen
Percy Shelly: Mitchell Lund/Kale Burr
Lord Byron: Carter Palumbo/Adam Lundgreen
Claire Clairmont: Sara Downs/Ella Morris
Dr. John Polidori: Josh Robinaugh/Joey Grado
Liesl the Maid: Saylem duPont
De Lacey: Riley Wood
Felix: Alex Braddock
Safie: Nikkolina Kamouzis
Agatha: Savannah Powers
Captain Walton: Zachary Cacciacarro
Margaret Walton: Adyson Nichols
Prof. Krempe: Nicole Delprete
Maria: Diana Harms
Felicity: Rachel Spencer
Mrs. MacNoot: Megan Codling
Resurrection Man: Dallin Urness
Constable: Mitchell Lund
Robert the Villager: Carter Palumbo
Edmund: Bryce Dilullo
Marta: Bailey Madsen
Schulz: Chris Braddock
Franz: Bailey Gorman
Servant: Michelle Correa
Direction: Marcus Ellsworth
Costume Designer: Aurelie Flores
Set Designer: Mike Smyth
Light Designer:
Josh Lindblom
Makeup Designer:
Cheri Lundgreen
Properties Designer:
Amy Smyth
Actor’s Youth Theatre
Alice In Wonderland
Tall Alice: Cassidy Miller
Medium Alice: Emmie Glazebrook
Small Alice: Olivia Mazyck
Mad Hatter: Brennan Reh
Caterpiller: Eden Lindley
White Rabbit: Dominic Cava
Cheshire Cat: Olivia Lundgreen
Queen of Hearts: Audreanna Smyth
King of Hearts: Toby Shaw
March Hare: Vallerie Blankemeier
Dormouse: Tyler Snell
Red Queen: Madison Stoddard
White Queen: Sarah Edmunds
Fish Footman/White Knight: Braden Johnston
Tweedle Dee: Daisy Motes
Tweedle Dum: Mari Miner
Gryphon: Audrey Coleman
Mock Turtle: Dani Wolfe
Walrus: Daelynd Babbitt
Carpenter: Ashton Clum
Duchess: Ashley Viker
Frog Footman: Andrew Mask
Girl Warrior: Cheyenne Smith
Cook: Hannah Mason
2 of Spades/Horseman: Katrina Sapakie
5 of Spades/Horseman: Dallen Johnston
7 of Spades/Horseman: Anneliese Tupa
Butterflies/Oysters/Cards:
Anzlie Knox
Sofia Lopez
Sophie Lundgreen
Emma Nielsen
Camylle Palmer
Zoe Shaw
Flowers/Birds:
Kennedy Dastrup
Emily Hilton
Sophie Lewis
Victoria Mask
Ryanna Petersen
Bailey Winegar
Daisies/Lobsters/Horseman:
Abriana Ballesteros
Brooklyn DeMarr
Alex Harms
Kirsten Shaw
Director: Julie Clement
Costume Designer: Patti Dugger
Set Designer: Rebekah Avila
Lighting Designer: Josh Lindblom
Makeup Designer: Cheri Lundgreen
Properties Designer: Julie Clement
Actor’s Youth Theatre
Into the Woods
Actor’s Youth Theatre
Footloose
Ren McCormack: Kale Burr
Ethel McCormack: Kayleah Wilson
Reverend Shaw Moore: Jonah Carlson
Vi Moore: Rebecca Galcik
Ariel Moore: Jessie Jo Pauley
Lulu Warnicker: Miranda Smith
Wes Warnicker: Jake Capriotti
Coach Roger Dunbar: Matthew Plumb
Eleanor Dunbar: Madi Kimball
Rusty: Adyson Nichols
Urleen: Lois Zozobrado
Wendy Jo: Jessica Sinodis
Chuck Cranston: Tyler Ray
Lyle: Joey Grado
Travis: Sam Cottle
Betty Blast: Holly Sullivan
Willard Hewitt: Dallin Urness
Cowboy Bob/Cop: Konnor Smith
Principal Harry Clark:
Christopher Braddock
Jeter: Adam Lundgreen
Bickle: Rhett Nyman
Garvin: Dale Mortensen
Cowboy Bob's Band:
Ellie Brooks
Lauren Coleman
Megan Ruangchamneil
Townspeople:
Ashton Clum
Summer Farnsworth
Eric Lundgreen
Sarah Scroggins
Paige Shelite
Rachel Spencer
Cheerleaders:
Kinley Hess
Katie Lundgreen
Savannah Powers
Director/Choreographer: Mackenzie Mitchell
Musical Director: Tracie Jones
Costume Designer: Aurelie Flores
Properties Designer: Amy Smith
Set Designer: Mike Smyth
Lighting Designer: Tom Fitzwater
Actor’s Youth Theatre
Footloose (cont.)
Actor’s Youth Theatre
Willy Wonka
Willy Wonka: Joel Brooks
Charlie Bucket: Bryson Holl
Mrs. Bucket: Audrey Coleman
Mr. Bucket: Nathan Lynn
Grandma Georgina: Kaitlee Glazebrook
Grandpa Joe: Benjamin Guffey
Grandpa George: Andrew Brooks
Augustus Gloop: Cole Peden
Mrs. Gloop: Isabelle Wisdom
Veruca Salt: Sydney Del Fosse
Mr. Salt: Braden Johnston
Violet Beauregard: Desiree Woods
Mrs. Beauregard: Sydney Volker
Mike Teavee: Grant Miner
Mrs. Teavee: Madilyn Yingling
Jane: Lily Nelson
Matilda: Morgan Casselbury
Candy Kid/Squirrel:
Audreanna Smyth
Emmie Glazebrook
Halle Glazebrook
Candy Kid/Chef:
Sophie Lewis
Hannah Mason
Victoria Mask
Oompa-Loompa:
Jake Clark
Grant Clausen
Tyler Snell
Caitlyn Miller
Alex Harms
Valerie Codling
Katrina Sapakie
Taylor Peel
Devorah Coon
Neve Portnoy
Lainey Glazebrook
Dani Wolfe
Director/Choreographer: Audrey Sullivan
Musical Director: Tracie Jones
Costume Designer: Aurelie Flores
Set Designer: Chris Burk
Properties Designers: Amy Smyth, Stephanie Wright
Lighting Designer: Tom Fitzwater
Actor’s Youth Theatre
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Marguerite St. Just: Jessica Sinodis
Marie Grosholtz: Maria Boas
Percy Blakeney: Liam Thibeault
Chauvelin: Isaac Dowdle
Armand St. Just: Konnor Smith
St. Cyr/Prince of Wales: Noah Delgado
Tussaud: Logan Whiting
Mercier: Zach Cacciacarro
Coupeau: Julia Jordan
Jessup: Sophia Bavishi
Ozzy: Kaden Holl
Dewhurst: Bailey Gorman
Elton: Brennan Reh
Farleigh: Ben Wright
Hal: Josh robinaugh
Ben: Chris Braddock
Robespierre: Bryce Dilullo
Tart:
Brook LaRosk
AJ Marshall
Meg Farnsworth
Julia Jordan
Tamara Benham
Emily Wright
Servant Girl:
Mackenzie Nelson
Sophia Bavishi
Emily Wright
Sarah Edmunds
Kylee Christensen
Ashton Flake
Ensemble:
Bailey Madsen
Alyssa Calligan
Daisy Calligan
Allyson Lundell
Jay Lundell
Janae Hirsch
Tori Richter
Tommee Sampson
Lauren Horsley
Director: Julie Clement
Musical Director: Tracie Jones
Costume Designer: Aurelie Flores
Set Designer: Mike Smyth
Lighting Designer: Josh Lindblom
Chandler High School
The Crucible
Betty Parris: Jordan Richardson
Reverend Samuel Parris: Andrew Hopson
Tituba: Noelle Ivy
Abigail Williams: Melana Ferguson
Susanna Walcott: Timara Crichlow
Mrs. Ann Putnam: Katjz Smeltzer
Thomas Putnam: Liam Thibeault
Mercy Lewis: Melody McKnight
Mary Warren: Courtney Sweig
John Proctor: Mathew Guilbeau
Rebecca Nurse: Kenzie Manguso
Giles Corey: David Westlake
Reverend John Hale: Ashby Gentry
Elizabeth Proctor: Hannah Durrett
Francis Nurse: Jacob Gerson
Ezekiel Cheever: Ryan Belair
John Willard: Nick Parra
Judge Hathorne: Mark Munoz
Deputy-Governor Danforth: Grayson Latsko
Sarah Good: Uyen Hoang
Hopkins: Jose Aldo Celis
Director: Stephanie Likes
Assistant Director: Jose Aldo Celis
Costume Designers: Natalie Coronado, Elena Stumer, Jade Farissier
Makeup Designer: Daisy Perez, Lisette Rodriguez
Lighting Designers: Selena Snider, Jakob Brethaver
Sound Designers: Natalie Coronado, Courtney Johnson, Jakob Brethaver
Chandler High School
Seussical
Cat in the Hat: Liam Thibeault
Horton: Kevin Davis
Gertrude: Terin Perla
Mayzie: Timara Crichlow
Sour Kangaroo: Jasmine Chamblin
Jojo: Casey Likes
Mayor: Mark Munoz
Mrs. Mayor: Taylor Daniels
General Schmitz: Isaac Dowdle
The Grinch: Jake Morris
Yertle the Turtle: Andrew Hopson
Whos:
Hannah Durrett
LydiaDurrett
Kenzie Manguso
Ben Haeussler
Hayley Evans
Amory Campbell
Uyen Hoang
Andrew Hopson
Ryan Belair
Mikayla Sedgwick
Lily Deliman
Sidonie Thibeault
Bird Girls:
Caroline Jones
Julianna Gutierrez
Katja Smeltzer
Allie Mahai
Chloe Martin
Noelle Ivy
Wickershams:
Ashby Gentry
Grayson Latako
Hector Morales
David Westlake
Joaquin Lara
Levi Medina
Jungle/Fish/Circus/Hunches
Ensemble:
Melana Ferguson
Jordan Richardson
Katie Willes
Eris Reed
Nina Dang
Hunter Bayless
Esperanza Montero
Elephant Girl: Claire Likes
Director: Stephanie Likes
Music Director: Lori Lyford
Choreography: Marie South
Costume Designers: Diana Likes, Mesa High School
Lighting Designers: Bill Lorentz
Sound Designers: Dean Hannula
East Valley Children’s Theatre
Little Red Riding Hood
THE SHOW:
Book by Bradley G. Carter, Music by Kathie McMahon.
This entertaining new musical adaptation of Grimm’s Little
Red Riding Hood takes us to 1930s France where Little
Red (aka Marie) wears a red beret, the flowers just off the
path to Grandmother’s house can do the can-can, and a
quartet of mimes may just save the day. Little Red/Marie is
a favorite with the kids in the village as a lovable
storyteller, but to Marie the stories are just flights of fancy.
She’s far more intrigued by real things like Madame Curie
and the discovery of Pluto and her talking parrot friend
Jacques, dismissing fairy tales about dangerous wolves in
the woods. But The Wolf is very real. And when Marie
purchases some items to take to her ill grandmother, items
that The Wolf had hoped to purchase himself (including
lavender candles that help him to relax), he grows
determined to get his revenge and those lavender candles.
THE PRODUCTION:
East Valley Children’s Theatre gives this new musical its world premiere. Director Karen Rolston’s production looks great with
welcoming village shops (sets by Thomas Gilseth) and nice costumes by Kathy Most. And the show is perfectly paced and staged,
setting the characters while capturing the humor and the tension and the fantasy.
A terrific cast brings the modernized fantasy to the stage. As Little Red, Ashlyn Riggs is intelligent, charming with the young fans
of her storytelling, and fearful as a monster from the fairy tales attacks. She also delivers some impressive period vocals with the
jazzy Stay on the Path. Brian Robertson sinks his teeth into his role as The Wolf, enjoying being the bad guy as he gets frustrated
with his shopping spree, intimidates some flowers, tries to separate Marie and a kindly woodsman, and breaks the fourth wall as his
search for tasty little human morsels includes the front rows of the audience (which at this showing was concerning enough to make
one young toddler in the front row cry). Tyler Briggs is a thoroughly likeable woodsman Jean Claude with the soul of an artist, and
Elizabeth Schaible is a fun, slapstick sidekick as Marie’s talking parrot friend Jacques who is none too pleased when the mimes
make him a Jacques in an invisible box from which he cannot escape.
Elsewhere, Emma Lovata is a hoot as a lively Grandma who makes The Wolf miserable, Landon Bowman shines as a
melodramatic, la petite pirate, and Nikki Kamouzis is sweetly maternal as Marie’s mother. While the ensemble is deeply talented
with friendly villagers, unfriendly woodsmen, excited village children, flowers that are at first lazily confident and then terrified, and
mischievous mimes (Leonel Gallegos, Calvin
Mugge, Bailey Mae Goins, and Jessica Hughes)
who expertly and quietly go about their business of
saving the village children from boredom and
monsters.
Performed June 19 - 29, 2014
Rob Hopper
Executive Director
National Youth Arts
East Valley Children’s Theatre
Little Red Riding Hood (cont.)
Marie (Little Red): Ashlyn Riggs
Jacques: Elizabeth Schaible
The Wolf: Brian Robertson
Rene: Nikki Kamouzis
Grandma: Emma Lovata
Jean Claude: Tyler Briggs
Baker: Audrey Potts
Butcher: Steven Enriquez
Candlestick Maker: Elena Mugge
Candlestick Maker's Assistant: Dillon MacLay
Truffler's Wife: Allison Poppell
Truffler: Noah Parker
Philippe, La Petite Pirate: Landon Bowman
Mimes:
Leonel Gallegos
Calvin Mugge
Bailey Mae Goins
Jessica Hughes
Woodsmen:
Kevin Poppell
Dillon MacLay
Tanner Morris
Flowers:
Paige Van Conant
Malia Williams
McKenzie Elias
Zoe Whiting
Suzy Olson
Clara Nagy
Village Children:
Mackenzie Perry
Abbey Primrose
Morgan Riggs
Diana Stapley
Dillon Lamb
Madeline Riggs
Ayden Ford
Villagers:
Jacob Payne
Helena Fewer
Isabela Herckes
Anaid Avila
Brighten Knight
Director/Music Director/Props/Sound Design:
Karen Rolston
Stage Manager: Katie Olsen
Choreographer: Jennifer Duxbury
Costume Design: Kathy Most
Make Up/Hair Design: Beth Mosey
Set Design: Thomas Gilseth
Lighting Design: Daniel Davisson
East Valley Children’s Theatre
Wonderland: The Musical Adventures of Alice
Alice: Isabelle Jensen
Mother: Arianna Eckblad
Red Queen: Zoe Whiting
Red King: Jordan Harb
White King: Sam Cook
White Queen: Suzy Olson
Red Knight: Kevin Poppell
White Knight: Tanner Morris
Tweedle Dum: McKenzie Elias
Tweedle Dee: Allison Poppell
Hatta: Calabria Pelletier
Train Conductor: Isaac Escandon
Emcee/Vendor: Leonel Gallegos
Ticket Taker: Jessica Hughes
Humpty Dumpty: Nick Williams
Rose: Ireland Blim
Daisy: Clara Nagy
Tiger Lily: Paige Van Conant
White Pawns:
Isabella Chook
Taylor Elian
Alea Christensen
Malia Williams
Red Pawns:
Mackenzie Perry
Megan Hansen
Brighten Knight
Noelle O'Reilly
Proper Authorities:
Emma Quinlan
Rachel Dike
Rachel Primrose
Tourists/Baseball Fans:
Kiera Abrahamson
Nicole Rossi
Director/Music Director/
Props: Karen Rolston
Sound Designer:
Karen Rolston
Choreographer:
Lauran Stanis
Costume Designer:
Barbara Jakucki
Makeup & Hair Designer:
Cori Johnson
Set Designer: Dori Brown
Lighting Designer:
Martin Zavala
East Valley Children’s Theatre
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Mrs. Bradley: Emma Lovata
Mr. Bradley: Zachary Kobza
Beth Bradley: Rachel Primrose
Charlie Bradley: Calvin Mugge
Mrs. Armstrong: Abigail Marshall
Mrs. Slocum: Kylie Burge
Mrs. Clark: Ashton Flake
Mrs. Clausing: Angel Knight
Mrs. McCarthy: Anthi Noori
Alice: Tori Richter
Maxine: Calabria Pelletier
Reverend Hopkins: Kelton Foreman
Imogene Herdman: Sophia Deyden
Ralph Herdman: Nathaniel Ross
Claude Herdman: Keaton Foreman
Ollie Herdman: Austin Watts
Gladys Herdman: Keira Duggan
Leroy Herdman: Steven Cook
Elmer: Dante Dallago
Hobie: Dominic Tirillo
David: Dillon Lamb
Beverly: Marissa Herrington
Shirley: Diana Stapley
Juanita: Mackenzie Perry
Doris: Taylor Elias
Fireman: Zachary Kobza, Nathaniel Ross
Kids in Pageant/Shepherds/Angels:
Logan Schomer
Isaac Escandon
Delaney Hanna
Brighten Knight
Blythe Brown
Genevieve Saylor
Alyssa Caldwell
Director: Joel Cranson
Music Director/Props/
Sound Design: Karen Rolston
Costume Designer: Kathryn Most
Hair & Makeup: Kendra Matthews
Set Designer: Dori Brown
Lighting Designer:
Erin Peters
Bradley Carter
East Valley Children’s Theatre
Moonprince
Bryant: Brian Robertson
Celia: Paige Van Conant
Errol: Tyler Briggs
Bask: Tanner Morris
Varishka: Brittany Fleming
Middy: Mackenzie Perry
Natty: Sydney Preston
Rose: Zoe Whiting
Hobbs: Calvin Mugge
Baroness Silvia: Emma Lovata
Baroness Margery: Nicole Rossi
Baron Prattle: Quinton Redmond
Baroness Trinity: Ashley Fredricksen
Celine: Morgan Riggs
Celinda: Alyssa Caldwell
Celeste: McKenzie Elias
Children:
Brooke Herrera
Abbey Primrose
Logan Schomer
Maryn Ward
City Dwellers:
Katelyn Boisvert
Leo Gallegos
Taylor Herrera
Anthi Noori
Isaac Escandon
Noah Parker
Guards:
Jonathan Hughes
Joshua Buescher
Carnival Performers:
Silvio Gillespie
Abby Howard
Ayden Ford
Jessica Hughes
Malia Williams
Nick Williams
Timothy Swanson
Flowers:
Suzy Olson
Emma Quinlan
Rennie Payne
Kylie Burge
Rachel Primrose
Calabria Pelletier
Allison Poppell
Brighten Knight
Director: Karen Rolston
Props/Sound Designer: Karen Rolston
Choreographer: Lauran Stanis
Costume Designer: Barbara Jakucki
Makeup & Hair: Beth Mosey
Set Designer: Dori Brown
Lighting Designer: Daniel Davisson
Fountain Hills Youth Theater
The Little Princess
Donald Carmichael/Ensemble: Zolton Bonnenfant
Lavinia: Allison Brown
Lydia/Ensemble: Sarah Brown
Alan Carmichael/Ensemble: Spencer Cihak
Sara Crewe: Hunter DiGrazia
Shop Seller/Ensemble: Elle Feinstein
Captain Ralph Crewe: Austin Hemphill
Anne/Ensemble: Lachlan Henderson
Felicity/Janet Carmichael: Brooke Herrera
Anya/Mrs. Benson/Ensemble: Taylor Herrera
Shop Seller/Ensemble: Ana Hoffend
Ermengarde: Kaitlyn Hohl
Lottie: Iris Lochner
Dushta Babu/Ensemble: Makayla Lopez
Maria Minchin: Katie Male
Jessie: Tia Pouttu-Clarke
Shop Seller/Ensemble: Bailey Pyritz
Mons. Dufarge/Mr. Barrows/Death: Colter Ray
Imogene/Nora/Ensemble: Josie Sand
Mr. Carrisford: Ryan Smith
Shop Seller/Ensemble: Fallon Smith
Amelia Minchin: Emily Spets
Mother: Allison Steward
Ram Dass: Thomas Steward
Becky: Morgan Tuazon
Marietta/Mrs. Jane Carmichael: Madelyn Varela
Director: Ross Collins
Musical Director: Jay Melberg
Choreographer: Noel Irick
Fountain Hills Youth Theater
Peter Pan and Wendy
THE SHOW:
Adaptation, Music and Lyrics by Julie Anna Ayers-Hackmann,
story based on J. M. Barrie's novel “Peter and Wendy.”
Somewhere there’s a land full of pirates and Indians and fairies
and Lost Boys who never grow old. The land is Neverland, an
island so small there is hardly any room between one adventure
and another. Peter Pan leads his group of Lost Boys through the
adventures and the battles against Captain Hook and his pirates.
We catch a glimpse of Neverland through the eyes of the three
Darling children as they fly from their home in London to join
Peter in his latest adventures. This 1995 adaptation by Julie
Anna Ayers-Hackmann isn’t the classic you’re likely to be
familiar with, but it’s a pretty entertaining musical that offers
some new angles on the iconic characters and features such
songs as Night Lights, The Doodle Doo, and The Tick Tock
Croc. It opens with Jane going to bed with her Uncle Michael’s
old teddy bear and asking her mother Wendy for a bedtime
story…
THE PRODUCTION:
Fountain Hills Youth Theater staged this one in their very intimate theatre space that doesn’t allow for flying, but does allow for
plenty of creative staging by Director Ross Collins and his group. That includes having adult Wendy (Allison Brown) and her
daughter Jane (Cara Richman), after starting off the show with the beginning of the bedtime story, watch in delight from the side
of the stage as the bedtime story and reminiscing emerges on center stage.
That’s where we get a charming introduction the Darlings in the form of The Darling Family and a Night Lights lullaby and waltz.
The kids eager for adventure are Rebecca Steiner as Wendy, David Woods as John, and Connor Klein as Michael. Katie
Male delivers the lovely, heartfelt lullaby as Mrs. Darling and a comical reaction to the possible adoption of all the Lost Boys (later
also appearing as a very convincing pirate Starkey) and Nicholas Hambruch is the stuffy Mr. Darling who transforms hilariously
into the villainous Captain Hook
who vainly craves flattery, is oftirritated by his bumbling pirates
(when really mad, he even rips out
one of pirate Savoy
Thompson’s yellow braids), and is
still getting used to his hook as he
keeps on nicking himself with it.
That’s a hook he has courtesy of
Peter Pan, in this show unusually
played by a real boy
with Sebastian Harris-Wylde who
does a nice job trying to reunite
with his Shadow (Elle Feinstein,
who also shines as Tinker Bell).
The Pan also does well leading his
enthusiastic bunch of Lost Boys as
they coax bedtime stories out of a
delighted Wendy.
Fountain Hills Youth Theater
Peter Pan and Wendy (cont.)
Hunter DiGrazia squeezes a lot out of her smaller role as Tiger Lily, leading her athletic Indian Maids in Blood Brothers and having an amusing jealousy bout with Wendy over Peter Pan. While Emily Spets is a rip as Hook’s sidekick Smee with a nerdy laugh
and voice, the duo leading a great crew of ditzy pirates. They all converge in a battle for Neverland that includes everything from
Matrix-like combat and debilitating noogies.
Performed September 19 - 28, 2014
Rob Hopper
Executive Director
National Youth Arts
Nakoma: Madi Acridge
Bill Jukes: Zach Acridge
Nana/Crocodile: Audrey Alcorn
Curly: Sienna Battifarano
Poliwaptiwa: Courtney Berman
Griggs: Zolton Bonnenfant
Grown Wendy: Allison Brown
Halona: Sarah Brown
Nibs: Ben Campbell
Catori: Emily Campbell
Cecco: Spencer Cihak
Second Twin: Dylan DiGrazia
Tiger Lily: Hunter DiGrazia
Tinker Bell/Shadow/Magena: Elle Feinstein
Etenia: Mikayla Glancy
Mr. Darling, Captain Hook: Nicholas Hambruch
Peter Pan: Sebastian Harris-Wylde
First Twin: Lachlan Henderson
Tiva: Ana Hoffend
Shiner: Kaitlyn Hohl
Flint: Michaela Johnson
Michael: Connor Klein
Tiponi: Ava Koenig
Mr. Darling/Starkey: Katie Male
Tootles: Olga Nussbaum
Slightly: Bailey Pyritz
Jane: Cara Richman
Noodler: Asher Sheppard
Mr. Smee: Emily Spets
Young Wendy: Rebecca Steiner
Skylights: Savoy Thompson
Kanti: Madelyn Varela
John: David Woods
Director: Ross Collins
Musical Director: Jay Melberg
Choreography: Noel Irick
Costume Design: Mickey Courtney
Properties: Toni Spets
Hair & Make-Up: Allison Hacker
Set Design: Ross Collins
Light Design: Ross Collins
Sound Design: Ross Collins
Stage Manager: Devin Derr
Fountain Hills Youth Theater
The Giver
Community Member: Zachary Acridge
Lily: Emily Campbell
Asher: Spencer Cihak
The Giver: Ross Collins
Mother: Carlee Coulehan
Fiona: Hunter Digrazia
Community Member: Elle Feinstein
Jonas: Sebastian Harris-Wylde
Community Member: Ana Hoffend
Community Member: Connor Klein
Community Member: Makayla Lopez
Father: Keegan Luther
Community Member: Kendall Luther
Chief Elder: Katie Male
Rosemary: Molly Stellino
Community Member: Savoy Thompson
Community Member: Madelyn Varela
Gabriel: Josh
Director: Ross Collins
Costume Designers: Carrie Grief, Robin Macdougall
Musical Underscoring: Jay Melberg
Hair & Makeup Designer: Allison Hacker, Anne Kelleher
Set Designer: Ross Collins
Lighting Designer: Ross Collins
Sound Designers: Keith Bollman, Todd Carrie
Fountain Hills Youth Theater
The Fabulous Fable Factory
Ensemble: Zachary Acridge
Wendy: Sarah Brown
Cassie: Hunter DiGrazia
Ensemble: Elle Feinstein
Ensemble: Holly Garrett
Felix: Sebastian Harris-Wylde
Gretel: Lachlan Henderson
Polly: Alexandra Hurney
Ensemble: Nicole Keller
Emmitt: Connor Klein
Straucey: Iris Lochner
Margo: Makayla Lopez
Ensemble: Mischa Markovic
Ensemble: Chloe Rozalsky
Mr. Aesop: Asher Sheppard
Director: Ross Collins
Fountain Hills Youth Theater
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Fountain Hills Youth Theater
The Aristocats
Duchess: Hunter DiGrazia
Toulouse: Lachlan Henderson
Marie: Elizabeth Campbell
Berlioz: Emily Campbell
Thomas O’Malley: Spencer Cihak
Scat Cat: Victoria Pond
Wacky Cat: Morgan Tuazon
Mad Cat: Alexandra Hurney
Hep Cat: Mikayla Glancy
Slick Cat: Fallon Smith
Madame/Sassy Cat: Summer Beckman
Edgar: David Woods
Roquefort: Connor Klein
Napoleon: Zolton Bonnenfant
Lafayette: Carlee Cairns
Vichy: Olga Nussbaum
Ssoise: Makayla Lopez
Abigail Gabble: Kaitlyn Hohl
Ameila Gabble: Chloe Rozalsky
Rowdy Cat: Sara Cihak
Chessie Cat: Tabitha Schoenwolf
Scaredy Cat: Audrey Alcorn
Hale Centre Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Ebenezer Scrooge: Cory McCloskey
Bob Cratchit: Tyler Maxson
Fred: Nate Stuart
Marley/Old Joe: Chad Campbell
Ghost of Christmas Past/Laundress: Rebecca Bryce
Ghost of Christmas Present/
Businessman 3/Poulterer: James Melita
Ghost of Christmas Future: Malcolm Hooper
Young Scrooge/Narrator 1: James Gish
Belle/Narrator 2/Christina: Jessie Jo Pauley
Narrator 3/Charwoman: Mary Jane McCloskey
Mr. Fezziwig/Coal Vendor/Undertaker: Darryl Poenisch
Mrs. Cratchit/Mrs. Fezziwig: Linsey Maxson
Martha Cratchit: Tatum Weight
Peter Cratchit: Dale Mortensen
Belinda Cratchit: Haley Reed
Doug Cratchit: Cole Maxson
Carol Cratchit/Little Fan: Clair Apostol
Tiny Tim/Ignorance: Bowen Maxson
Boy Scrooge: Nick Pauley
Dick Wilkins/Ensemble: Nate Dutson
Fred's Wife: Kelsey K. Pokatello
Topper/Charity 1/Businessman 1: Julian Pena
Topper's Girl/Ensemble: Lydia McCloskey
Charles/Jenkins/Charity 2/
Businessman 2: Dain Knudson
Victoria/Ensemble: Audrey Sullivan
Robert/Ensemble: Aaron Ford
Director: David Dietlein
Music Director: Lincoln Wright
Choreographer: Cambrian James
Set Technical Director: Brian Daily
Costume Designer: Mary Atkinson
Set Designer: David Dietlein
Lighting Designer: Jeff A. Davis
Sound, Props, & Special Effects: David Dietlein
Wigs & Makeup: Cambrian James
Hale Centre Theatre
Footloose
Photos by Nick Woodward-Shaw
Hale Centre Theatre
The Wizard of Oz
Photos by Nick Woodward-Shaw
Hamilton High School
Midsummer Jersey
Mia "Cookie" Dicarlo: Vianka Enriquez
Lyle "The Understatement" Fagioli: Reed Daniel
Denis: Robert Namor
Helene: Alli Halliday
Chris Athens: Ryan Peterson
Hippolyta: Shayne Tarquinio
Phyllis Trait: Ashley Emans
Justine Dicarlo: Tess Alexander
Rufus Dicarlo/Jack: Eddie Valencia
Patti Quince: Gabi Guisti
Nikki Bottom/Principal Platt: Chloe Alexander
Franci Flute: Jordan Van Kirk
Janet Snug: Juliana Capistran
Terri Thumbs/Kim: Emma Wang
Robert Sudds: Kevin Kennedy
Oberon: David Pena
Titania: Rebecca Galick
Robin Goodfellow (Puck): Mackenna Goodrich
Moonbeam: Hannah Christ
Sunflower/Chelsea: Jordan Osness
Sunshine: Lucy Miller
Turtle: Alyssa Morris
Peasblossom/Olivia: Lauren Anderson
Mustardseed/Bakari: Adison Miller
Cobweb/Lili: Abby Raemisch
Mote: CJ Witmer
Director: Christina Vail
Props Desgner: Tyler Haselton
Lighting Designer: Kara Jenkins
Sound Designer: Nicole Cox
Costume Designer: Gabi Guisti, Fredi Armstrong
Set Designer: Jack Pieza
Hamilton High School
Legally Blonde
Elle Woods: Gabi Giusti
Emmett Forrest: Grey Smith
Warner Huntington III: Kevin Kennedy
Vivienne: Rebecca Galcik
Callahan, Frat Boy: Eddie Lai
Paulette Buonufonte: Mackenna Goodrich
Brooke Wyndham: Jackie Brecker
Margot: Lauren Anderson
Serena: Ashley Emans
Pilar: Juliana Capistran
Enid Hoopes: Chloe Alexander
Kyle B. O'Boyle, Aaron Schultz: CJ Witmer
Male Cheerleader, Male Workout Dancer: CJ Witmer
Frat Boy: CJ Witmer
Chutney Wyndham, Saleswoman, Dana: Alli Halliday
Sundeep Padamadan, Elle's Dad, Cat Caller: Connor Brigola
Carlos, Grandmaster Chad, Male Shopper: Reed Daniel
Elle's Mom: Hannah Christ
Lowell, Cat Caller, Caddy: Jonah Mains
Dewey, Pforzheimer, Nikos Argitakos: Robert Namor
Cat Caller 1, Construction Worker, Frat Boy: Robert Namor
Winthrop, Male Workout Dancer: David Pena
Kiki the Colorist: David Pena
Kate: Tess Alexander
Gaelen, female Cheerleader: Tiffany Sivak
Female Workout Dancer, Inmate: Tiffany Sivak
Leilani, Inmate, Chola Girl: Jessica Logan
Delta Nu, Female Cheerleader, Inmate: Alyssa Morris
Delta Nu, Female Cheerleader, Salon Girl: Kylie Churnetski
Delta Nu, Female Cheerleaders:
Mandy-kay Johnson
Shayne Tarquinio
Inmate, Chola Girls:
Mandy-kay Johnson
Shayne Tarquinio
Bailiff, Guard, Guest: Samer Hamze
Whitney, SoCal Girl: Lucy Miller
Jet Blue Pilot, Male Student, Male Shopper: Ziar Apodaca
Cop, Cat Caller, Frat Boy: Ziar Apodaca
Male Student, Biker, Guest: Samuel Berhane
Judge, Party Go-er, H&H Salesgirl: LeAnna Butler
Store Manager, Inmate, Jogger: Emily England
Student, Perfume Girl, Business Woman: Iman Husain
Student, Tourist: Sam Kamath
Guest, Jogger: Kim Klorman
Guest, Street Sweeper: Delaney Krieger
Inmate, Hoodrat: Marissa Miller
Cashier, Inmate: Christianna Mills
Stenographer, Party Go-er, Perfume Girl: Jordan Osness
Server, Indian: Chrisian Quintana
Inmate, TV Reporter: Vanessa Quintero
Party Go-er, Mime: Sal Shoban
SoCal Girl, Female Viewer: Jordan Van Kirk
D.A. Joyce Riley, Violinist: Emma Wang
Hostess, Female Viewer: Lauren Wilson
Party Go-er, Crossing Guard: Alyssa Allen
Hamilton High School
Legally Blonde (cont.)
Director: Ms. Vail
Vocal Director: Mr. Shafer
Music Director: Mr. Holly
Choreographer: Mr. D
Set Designer: Jack Pieza
Costume Designer: Gabi Giusti
Props Designer: Tyler Haselton
Lighting Designer: Kara Jenkins
Sound Designer: Nicole Cox
Mesa Encore Theatre
Oliver!
Ensemble: Shannon Acevedo
Oliver: Asher Angel
Workhouse Boy/Fagin's Gang: Jackson Barnes
Mrs. Sowerberry/Ensemble: Kelsey Blanco
Noah Claypole/Fagin's Gang: Sawyer Bland
Bet/Ensemble: Aimee Blau
Workhouse Boy/Fagin's Gang: Joseph Boatwright
Milkmaid/Old Lady/Ensemble: Nicole Bond
Charlotte/Ensemble: Alexa Buttafuoco
Mr. Sowerberry/Ensemble: Sean Carroll
Fagin: David Chorley
Ensemble/Dance Captain: JP Clemente
Mr. Brownlow/Ensemble: Matthew Coates
Workhouse Boy/Fagin's Gang: Toby Coates
Ensemble: Nevin Culley
Workhouse Boy/Fagin's Gang: Chase Cummings
Mr. Bumble: Jeffrey J. Davey
Fagin's Gang: Steven Enriquez
Ensemble: Anasofia Gallegos
Strawberry Seller/Ensemble: Corey George
Knife Grinder/Ensemble: David Heap
Charley Bates/Workhouse Boy: Carter Holt
Workhouse Boy/Fagin's Gang: Benjamin Kubicki
Nancy: Sammie Lideen
Workhouse Boy/Fagin's Gang: Nathan Lynn
Ensemble: Dan Marburger
Widow Comey: Barbara McBain
Workhouse Boy/Fagin's Gang: Noah McNeil
Mrs. Bedwin/Ensemble: Audra Nelson
Rose Seller/Sally/Ensemble: Star Parra
Fagin's Gang: Casey Pettyjohn
Ensemble: Roy Thielen
Artful Dodger: Alex Tuchi
Fagin's Gang: Tucker Walz
Bill Sykes: Rick Williams
Dr. Grimwig/Ensemble: Curt Wooley
Director: Rusty Ferracane
Musical Director: Debra Jo Davey, DMA
Choreographer: Noel Irick
Technical Director/Set Build: Tom Lytle
Scenic Designer:
Michelle Thompson, Rachel Smallwood
Sound Designer: John Schoenwolf
Lighting Designer: Collin Mulligan
Costume Designers:
Mickey Courtney, Rhea Courtney
Props Designer: Amanda Holt
Hair & Makeup Designer: Joe Navan
Mesa Encore Theatre
Carousel
Photos by Alastair Gamble
Ensemble: Katharine Boelter
Ensemble: Nicole Bond
Louise/Featured Dancer: Jacqueline Brecker
Billy Bigelow: Joseph Cannon
Ensemble: Jack Cannon
Ensemble: Katharyn Cannon
Heavenly Friend/Ensemble: Alejandra Castro Luna
Ensemble: Laielle Cottle
Ensemble: Lynanne Cottle
Ensemble: Sam Cottle
Heavenly Friend/Ensemble: Jennifer Deye
Ensemble: Steven Enriquez
Julie Jordan: Brenda Jean Foley
Ensemble: Ashley Fredricksen
Ensemble: Anasofia Gallegos
Ensemble: Danielle Hale
Bascombe/Ensemble: Justin Howell
Carrie Pepperidge: Alanna Kalbfleisch
Nettie Fowler: Carrie Klofach
Ensemble: Briana Lee
Starkeeper/Doctor: Daniel Marburger
Arminy/Ensemble: Anne-Marie O'Reilly
Ensemble: Casey Pettyjohn
Ensemble: Colleen Porter
Ensemble: Manny Quijada
Mrs. Mullen: Tina Reynolds
Enoch Snow: Harmon Swartz
Policeman/Ensemble: Roy Thielen
Enoch Snow, Jr.: Ryan Widner
Jigger Craigin: Rick Williams
Carnival Boy/Featured Dancer: Connor Wince
Co-Director: Phillip Fazio
Co-Director: Sarah Wolter
Musical Director: Debra Jo Davey, DMA
Choreographer: Jennifer Cafarella
Scenic Designer: Douglas Clarke
Lighting Designer: Jeff A. Davis Entertainment
Sound Designer: John Schoenwolf
Costume Designer: Mickey Courtney
Mesa High School
Seussical
The Cat in the Hat: Allan DeWitt
Horton the Elephant: Ben Meek
Jojo: Devon Gneiting
Gertrude McFuzz: Shaylin Renfro
Mayzie LaBird: Brie Wadsworth
Sour Kangaroo: Mary Kokali
Mr. Mayor: Ethan Goff
Mrs. Mayor: Phoebe Larson
General Gehghis Khan Schmitz: Kyle Ellingson
Grinch: Spencer Beckwith
Yertle the Turtle: Johnnie Johnson
Thing 1 and Thing 2: Kelly Dargie, Megan Gates, Tara Rapier
Bird Girls:
Tessa Doucet
Aubrey Merkley
Danielle Pace
Holly Payne
Shaliah Speakman
Roxy Wadsworth
Wickersham Brothers:
Quinn Ellingson
DJ Gates
Hyrum Jacobson
Jarom Jacobson
Noah King
Tarod Leib
Anson Romney
Cadets:
Brionne Courtney
Brian Daniels
Keaton Harris
Matthew Keilbart
Finch Molina
Denson Morgan
Landon Schnebly
Kaisa Woolf
Jungle Animals:
Emily Barr
Becca Bingham
Emily Campbell
Aubree Carroll
Brittany Clawson
Anna Davis
Jamie Graves
Nicole Hakes
Mallori Hyland
Kaylin Reed
Judy Schnebly
Jillen Whitmer
Melissa Wilson
Whos:
Spencer Beckwith
Catie Carroll
Marlen Cervantes
Mandy Crandall
Mesa High School
Seussical (cont.)
Ella Crockett
Brionne Courtney
Tanner Elkins
Elijah Gonzales
Johnnie Johnson
Nathan Jordan
Miranda Krist
Katie Meek
Logan Robbins
Salvador Verdugo
Kaisa Woolf
Sarah Young
Director: Sandy Stones, Calli Overstreet
Musical Director: Connie Turley
Choreographer: Calli Overstreet
Stage Manager: James Beck
Set Design: Judy Renfro
Costume Coordinator: Leslie Woolf
Lighting Design: James Beck, Taylor Davis
Hair/Make-up: Gaylene Gneiting, Judy Wood, Collette Barr
Red Mountain High School
The Road to Shambala
Sam: Taylor Wild
Nick/Tin: J Bellot
Eli/Pinocchio: Tyler Briggs
Lydia/Lola: Taylor Sackson
Jeremy/Jeremiah: Jacob Lasee-Catlin/Jake Sibley
Leo: Tanner Morris
Richard/Wiley: Joseph Struble
Olga/Malevolent Mistress: Kat Keeling
Helga/Malevolent Sister: Kendra Baillargeon
Serenity (Leo's Mama): Anahi Tejeda
Ricky/Ricardo: Jory Walthour
Coyote Mom: Destinee Hurd
Coyote Dad: Michael Duke
Ensemble:
Jessica Bale
Silvia Senour
Jake Sibley
Benjamin Meek
Kristen Morale
Chloe Henry
Joshua Buescher
Emily Buescher
Abigail Peloyvin
Eliza McKissick
Marissa Campbell
Sydney Barnard
Dylan Huston
Kendra Baillargeon
Abbey Porter
Kenzie Black
Brian Prada
Natelie Jackson
Lexie Mosley
David Naeole
Marcus Alberts
Divine White
Hailey Eckenboy
Kylie Sheets
Costume Designers:
Megan Foland, Anissa Bewley, Ben Meek, Noah Goettl,
Caitlynn Taylor, Mary Harrison, Stephanie Parra Galvan,
Daisy Parra Galvan, Felicia QuotsKuyra, Maggie Smith
Assistant Director:
Anthony Robnitt
Sound Designer:
Cierra Newberry
Makeup Designers:
Emily Korcuska
Breanna Dunn
Gabriella Escamilla
Set Designer:
Lissa Hadsall
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School
Fair Exchange
Studio 3
Alice In Wonderland
Sea Creature, Card, Legs: Jaylene Aracena
Sea Creature, Card, Legs: Owen Aspinall
Daisy, Sea Creature: Tomi Atolagbe
Sea Creature, Card, Legs: Chloe Bartolomeo
Mad Hatter: Connor Brigola
Tall Alice, Sea Creature, Card: Alexis Czap
Sea Creature, Card, Legs: Mariea Duarte-Martinez
Small Alice, Card: Amy Dubin
Mathilda, Sea Creature, Card: Taylor Ganser
Cheshire Cat 1: Alexandria Griffin
Rose, Sea Creature: Aijah Harper
Tweedle Dum: Mariana Harper
Doorknob, Sea Creature, Card: Lauren Irby
Caterpillar: Emma Martin
Alice: Madison Peer
Violet, Sea Creature: Erin Pickard
Cheshire Cat 2: Elyse Reber
Cheshire Cat 3: Stella Rose
White Rabbit: Ahbi Satish
Lily, Sea Creature: Shreya Satish
King of Hearts: Suzanne Schuler
Sea Creature, Card, Legs: Preston South
Dodo Bird: Olivia Timothy
Queen of Hearts: Samantha Timothy
March Hare: Megan Webster
Petunia, Sea Creature: Kaitlyn Wyatt
Tweedle Dee: Madeline Wyatt
Artistic Director: Emma England
Director/Music Director: Carol Webb
Choreographers: JessicaWebb
Scenic/Properties Design: Emma England
Costume Design: Emma England, Cynthia Timothy, & Carol Webb
Caterpillar Head Design: Lucy Kaplan
Lighting Design/Technician: Emma England
Sound Design/Technician: Carol Webb
Studio 3
Seussical
Photos by Nick Woodward-Shaw
THE SHOW:
Dr. Seuss’s zany thinks created a trove of books that inspired
generations of children to learn to read, while also inspiring this
fun and engaging musical by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens
(Ragtime, Once On This Island). The story is based on Horton
Hears a Who and Horton Hatches an Egg, intertwined with
gazoogles of other Seuss books and characters, all as seen
through the eyes of a young reader who gets named JoJo and our
narrating Cat in the Hat who wears many hats throughout the
show.
It starts with Horton hearing voices, but are they real voices or
does he just think he hears them? The lives of all the Whos down
in Whoville depend on him believing in them and protecting
them, as their precarious existence on a tiny speck of dust grows
more precarious by the moment when the other animals of the Jungle of Nool decide Horton is nuts and that his precious speck has
got to go. Will Horton risk everything to save these tiny people only he can hear and nobody can see? The loyalty of Horton and the
imagination of a young daydreamer named JoJo may hold the key as the lives of the Whos hang in the balance, hovering just inches
above a hot, steamy kettle of beezlenut oil.
THE PRODUCTION:
The Studio 3 group took us on one of the most inventive
and memorable trips through the land of Dr. Seuss in a
show that enchanted from beginning to end. Emma
England and Marie South teamed up to both direct and
choreograph the show, doing so with great insight and
attention to detail. Their intimate Studio 3 space in
Gilbert is transformed with some well-placed classical
Seussical scenery pieces that include curtained holes from
which characters can crawl in and out of (although the
characters can also come in from behind the audience,
as Faith Sterling a.k.a. The Grinch does to successfully
sneak up behind and amusingly frighten an audience
member). And all those characters draw us in to their
world right from the top with a charismatic and wellchoreographed Oh the Thinks You Can Think.
Guiding us along is thirteen-year-old Anna Iverson as the
Cat in the Hat, using her voice to great effect including
simulated underwater singing while coming up from behind
the bathtub in McElligot’s Pool, playing the fake piano
right past the keys, and with a fun and mischievous
personality throughout. We see the world through young
Jojo’s eyes, and remarkably talented fourth grader Olivia
Woodward-Shaw provides those excited eyes brimming
with wonder and imagination, into every moment of her
journey through the new universe she’s dreamed up. A
universe she shares with our hero, Savoy Thompson, as a
loyal, sensitive, and entertaining Horton the Elephant. Such
a nice guy that his neighbor Gertrude has completely fallen
in love with him. Emily Woodward-Shaw is amazing in
the role – a young Judy Garland with brilliant use of voice
Studio 3
Seussical (cont.)
and a natural knack for comedy as she pivots between sweet and charming (including gaga eyes whenever Horton defends the whos
at trial) and Exorcist-like as she craves the bigger tail in hopes of getting Horton’s attention.
The cast is dynamite from top to bottom, including Katie Doty as the funny and vain Mayzie with terrific vocals, Angelina
Cappellano knocking it out as the Sour Kangaroo with her voice and attitude, Kayla King as a happy-go-lucky Pillberry Bush who
grows increasingly uncomfortable by an obsessed Gertrude, some tough Wickersham Brothers (Belemi Thompson, Makalo
Thompson, and Rebecca Webb), and the whimsical Bird Girls (Kaitlyn Brecker, Gillian Elliot, Kaleigh Feuerstein, and Megan
Longton) narrating with style. While the ensemble of whos and jungle animals are each individually into it and their various
personalities, impressing with their dancing, acting and singing from the big opening number to the inspiring closing.
Performed June 25 - June 29, 2014
Rob Hopper
Executive Director
National Youth Arts
~ Cast ~
Jojo: Olivia Woodward-Shaw
Cat in the Hat: Anna Iverson
Horton: Savoy Thompson
Gertrude: Emily Woodward-Shaw
Mayzie: Katie Doty
Sour Kangaroo: Angelina Cappellano
Young Kangaroo: Lily Nelson
Mr. Mayor: Manny Edrozo
Mrs. Mayor: Samantha Timothy
Wickersham Brothers:
Belemi Thompson
Makalo Thompson
Rebecca Webb
Bird Girls:
Kaitlyn Brecker
Gillian Elliot
Kaleigh Feuerstein
Megan Longton
Yertle the Turtle: Alyssa Malgrat
Vlad Vladikoff/Pillberry Bush:
Kayla King
Thing 1 and Thing 2:
Hunter Feuerstein and Emma Martin
Grinch: Faith Sterling
Ensemble:
Adeline Carder
Kayla Gagnon
Alex King
Aubrey Kretz
Jessica Marcrum
Tabari Thompson
Olivia Timothy
Director/Choreographer: Emma England & Marie South
Musical Director/Costume Design/Scenic Design/Lighting Design/Hair and Makeup Design: Emma England
Stage Mangers: Shawna Roden and Carol Webb
Sound Design: Aldy Montufar
Studio 3
Seussical (cont.)
Studio 3
The Addams Family
Photos by Nick Woodward-Shaw
Gomez Addams: Connor Brigola
Morticia Addams: Jessica Sinodis
Uncle Fester: Marty Loehr
Grandma: Katie Doty
Wednesday Addams: Lina Cappellano
Pugsley Addams: Rebecca Webb
Lurch: Nicolas Caglia
Mal Beineke: Konnor Smith
Alice Beineke: Grace Napoletano
Lucas Beineke: Samuel Ellefson
The Ancestors
Bride: Kaitlyn Brecker
Caveman: Manny Edrozo
Soldier: Gillian Elliott
Countess: Kaleigh Feuerstein
Flapper: Julia Jordan
Crusader: Avery Kelly
Conquistador: Megan Longton
Saloon Girl: Tiana Marks
Arabian Acrobat: Caroline Putler
Gladiator: Kelsea Ray
Egyptian Queen: Shawna Roden
Gangster: Makalo Thompson
Airline Stewardess: Samantha Timothy
Count: Natalie Wiley
Native American Princess: Madeline Wyatt
Director: Brian Foley
Artistic Director/Musical Director/
Choreographer/Costume Designer/
Hair & Makeup Designer/
Scenic Designer/Sound Design: Emma England
Lighting Designers: Emma England, Brian Foley
Studio 3
The Addams Family (cont.)
Studio 3
Honk!
Drake: Jordan Sagy
Ida: Tilda Ellefson
Maureen: Natalie Wiley
Henrietta: Olivia Timothy
The Turkey: Clark Jordan
Grace: Kayla Gagnon
The Cat: Skylar Hudson
Beaky: Elle Phillips
Billy: Desiree Woods
Fluff: Lily Nelson
Downy: Emma Martin
Ugly: Hailey Seidl
Jay Bird: Max Sotelo
Greylag: Manny Edrozo
Dot: Rachel Avery
Snowy: Kaitlyn Wyatt
Pinkfoot: Mia McFarland
The Bullfrog: Hailey Gates
Penny: Madison Martin
Father Swan: Ben Timothy
Mother Swan: Daphne Filler
Bewick: Adeline Carder
Ensemble:
Owen Aspinall
Isabella Barth
Peyton Brady
McKenna Henry
Kaylah McCullough
Connor Olden
Karis Puckett
Jaisey Sutton
Director: Jamie Bauer-Spano
Music Director: Carol Webb
Sound Designer: Carol Webb
Lighting Designer:
Emma England
Jamie Bauer-Spano
Artistic Director/Choreographer/
Costume Design/Hair & Makeup/
Scenic Designer: Emma England
Studio 3
Honk!
Studio 3
Grease
REDCAST
Ensemble: Adam Flanagan
Cha Cha DiGregorio: Alexia Filler
Ensemble: Alexis Bontrager
Ensemble: Alyssa Grainger
Jenny Casino: Angelina Cappellano
Ensemble: Brittany Fleming
Kenickie: Cameron Pinion
Ensemble: Caroline Jackson
Coach Fran, Ensemble: Claire Jordan
Sonny & The Scientist: Connor Brigola
Ensemble: Darian Lorrain
Roger: Devon Policci
Vi, Ensemble: Emily Wright
Ensemble: Faith Sterling
Ensemble: Gillian Elliott
Marty: Grace Napolitano
Betty Rizzo: Jacqueline Brecker
Doody: Jake Bonar
Ensemble: Jessica Wastchak
Jan: Jocelyn Sawyer
Putzie, Ensemble: Jordan Sagy
Sheila, Ensemble: Julia Jordan
Gambler, Ensemble: Juliana Capiztran
Frenchy: Katie Doty
Miss Lynch: Kelsea Ray
Patty Simcox: Lauren Anderson
Ensemble: Makenna Reid
Ensemble: Manny Edrozo
Flo & Gambler, Ensemble: Megan Longton
Ensemble: Molly Joseph
Eugene Florczyk: Nicolas Caglia
Ensemble: Oaklee Wilkinson
Radio Voice, Ensemble: Olivia Nienstedt
Ensemble: Peyton Filler
Ensemble: Rebecca Webb
Ensemble: Samantha Hui
Danny Zuko: Samuel Ellefson
Teen Angel & Drive-in Hero: Savoy Thompson
Ensemble: Shawna Roden
Sandy Dumbrowski: Tiana Marks
Vince Fontaine: Timothy Pung
Ensemble: Victoria Vredevoogd
Studio 3
Grease (cont.)
Studio 3
Grease (cont.)
Studio 3
Grease (cont.)
BLUECAST:
Jenny Casino: Abigail Vance
Ensemble: Aijah Harper
Gambler, Ensemble: Alyssa Malgrat
Ensemble: Amber Looper
Ensemble: Avery Kelly
Ensemble: Bayla Sutton
Cha Cha DiGregorio: Belemi Thompson
Doody: Brandon Trudelle
Eugene Florczyk & the Scientist: Clark Jordan
Vince Fontaine: Connor Brigola
Ensemble: Connor Olden
Ensemble: Daniel Dubin
Miss Lynch: Emily Wright
Ensemble: Hailey Martin
Sandy Dumbrowski: Hailey Seidl
Ensemble: Hannah Ferraro
Kenickie: Jake Bonar
Patty Simcox: Jessica Montecalvo
Danny Zuko: Jordan Sagy
Ensemble: Jorian Chait
Frenchy: Kayla Gagnon
Ensemble: Kylan Chait
Ensemble: Madeline Wyatt
Marty: Madison Peer
Ensemble: Maia Nesbit
Roger: Manny Edrozo
Ensemble: Mariana Harper
Sonny: Matthew Pitman
Gambler, Ensemble: Natalie Wiley
Flo, Ensemble: Olivia Parker-Swenson
Sheila, Ensemble: Paige Vanconant
Ensemble: Rebecca Webb
Radio Voice, Ensemble: Rylee Jones
Teen Angel & Drive-in Hero: Savoy Thompson
Ensemble: Shaylee Flanagan
Jan: Tilda Ellefson
Ensemble: Trinity Rodriguez
Betty Rizzo: Victoria Vredevoogd
Studio 3
Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
Belle: Adyson Nichols
Jr Wardrobe: Allie Rederick
Madame de la Grande Bouche: Ally Chisenski
Ensemble A: Alyssa Grainger
Jr Silly Girl: Amber Looper
Ensemble A: Angelina Cappellano
Cogsworth, Jr Beast: Austin Porter
Ensemble A, Jr Silly Girl: Avery Kelly
Jr Maurice: Benjamin Guffey
Ensemble C: Bohdi Nesbit
Ensemble B: Brandon Trudelle
The Beast/Prince: Caleb Delos-Santos
Silly Girl/US Babette: Caroline Jackson
Jr Silly Girl: Chloe Carpenter
Ensemble B: Claire Hoddy
Lumiere: Connor Brigola
Ensemble B: Connor Olden
Lefou: Devon Policci
Ensemble A/Jr Babette: Elle Phillips
Chip: Emma Martin
Ensemble B: Faith Sterling
Beggar/Enchantress/Ensemble A:
Gabrielle Martinez
Mrs Potts: Gillian Elliott
Ensemble A/Jr Lefou: Hailey Gates
Ensemble A: Hailey Seidl
Ensemble B/US Maurice: Ian Zisman
Ensemble C: Jaisey Sutton
Monsier D’Arque/Ensemble A: Jake Bonar
Ensemble B: Jessica Montecalvo
Ensemble A, Jr Belle: Jessica Wastchak
US Belle: Jessica Webb
Ensemble A: Jocelyn Sawyer
Ensemble A, Jr Gaston: Joel Brooks
Ensemble A, Jr Lumiere: Jordan Sagy
Babette: Julia Jordan
Silly Girl: Kaitlyn Brecker
Ensemble B: Kaitlyn Wyatt
Silly Girl: Kaleigh Feuerstein
Ensemble A: Karis Puckett
Ensemble A: Katie Doty
Ensemble B: Katie Lucas
Ensemble B: Kayla Gagnon
Ensemble A: Kylan Chait
Ensemble A: Lily Nelson
Ensemble A/US Carpet: Madeline Wyatt
Ensemble A: Madi Martin
Ensemble A: Madison Rango
Ensemble A/US Cogsworth: Manny Edrozo
Ensemble A/Jr Cogsworth: Matthew Pitman
Ensemble C: McKenna Henry
Ensemble A/US Silly Girl: Megan Longton
Ensemble A: Megan Lucas
Ensemble A: Megan Wastchak
Ensemble A: Mia McFarland
Ensemble A: Mireya Tovar
Studio 3
Beauty and the Beast, Jr. (cont.)
Ensemble A: Molly Joseph
Ensemble A Jr Chip/US Chip: Naomi Jarvis
Ensemble A: Natalie Wiley
Maurice: Nicholas Caglia
Ensemble C: Owen Aspinall
Ensemble A: Paige Vanconant
Ensemble C: Paula Connors
Ensemble C: Peyton Brady
Ensemble C: Preston South
Carpet, Ensemble A US Lefou: Rebecca Webb
Ensemble B: Riley Thornton
Ensemble A, US Mrs Potts,
US Wardrobe: Samantha Timothy
Gaston: Samuel Ellefson
Ensemble A: Shawna Roden
Jr Mrs Potts: Tilda Ellefson
Ensemble A: Timothy Pung
Ensemble A: Victoria Vredevoogd
NY A Awards 2014-2015
Outstanding Production:
Seussical (Mesa High School)
The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Production (Junior Division):
Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
Artist of the Year:
Jacqueline Brecker (MET's Carousel, Hale's Footloose, Studio 3's Grease, Hamilton's Legally Blonde, Hale's The Sound of Music)
Jessie Jo Pauley (AYT's The Addams Family, Hale's A Christmas Carol, AYT's Footloose, Hale's The Wizard of Oz)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical:
Connor Brigola as Gomez in The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Kale Burr as Ren McCormack in Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Allan DeWitt as The Cat in the Hat in Seussical (Mesa High School)
Devon Gneiting as Jojo in Seussical (Mesa High School)
Ben Meek as Horton the Elephant in Seussical (Mesa High School)
Liam Thibeault as Cat in the Hat in Seussical (Chandler High School)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical:
Gabi Giusti as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (Hamilton High School)
Kennedy McMann as Guinevere in Camelot (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Brittney Peters as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Jessica Sinodis as Morticia Addams in The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Taylor Wild as Sam in The Road to Shambala (Red Mountain High School)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play:
Audrey Pfeifer as Linda Fair in Fair Exchange (Seton Catholic Preparatory High School)
Paige Van Conant as Julie Fair in Fair Exchange (Seton Catholic Preparatory High School)
Outstanding Lead Actor (Junior Division):
Asher Angel as Oliver in Oliver! (Mesa Encore Theatre)
Outstanding Lead Actress (Junior Division):
Lina Cappellano as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Hunter DiGrazia as Sara Crewe in The Little Princess (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Anna Iverson as Cat in the Hat in Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
Isabelle Jensen as Wonderland: The Musical Adventures of Alice (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Madison Peer as Alice in Alice in Wonderland (Studio 3)
Jessica Wastchak as Belle in Beauty and the Beast (Studio 3)
Outstanding Supporting Actor (College Division):
Zack Diepstraten as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical:
Jonah Carlson as Reverend Shaw Moore in Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Isaac Dowdle as Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Sam Ellefson as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast (Studio 3)
Stephen Giroux as Mr. Fulton in High School Musical 2 (Queen Creek Performing Arts Center)
Nicholas Hambruch as Mr. Darling/Captain Hook in Peter Pan and Wendy (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Alex Tuchi as Artful Dodger in Oliver! (Mesa Encore Theatre)
Dallin Urness as Willard Hewitt in Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
NY A Awards 2014-2015
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical:
Timara Crichlow as Mayzie in Seussical (Chandler High School)
Rebecca Galcik as Vi Moore in Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Haylee Klein as Ursula in The Little Mermaid (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Katie Male as Maria Minchin in The Little Princess (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Corbyn Milius as Sharpay Evans in High School Musical 2 (Queen Creek Performing Arts Center)
Adyson Nichols as Rusty in Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Shaylin Renfro as Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical (Mesa High School)
Taylor Sackson as Lydia/Lola in The Road to Shambala (Red Mountain High School)
Emily Spets as Mr. Smee in Peter Pan and Wendy (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Brie Wadsworth as Mayzie LaBird in Seussical (Mesa High School)
Emma Welch as Alice Beineke in The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Zoe Whiting as Red Queen in Wonderland: The Musical Adventures of Alice (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Outstanding Supporting Actress (Junior Division):
Skylar Hudson as Cat in HONK! (Studio 3)
Sara Matin as Logainne Schwartandgrubenniere in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Fountain Hills Theater)
Victoria Vredevoogd as Betty Rizzo in Grease (Studio 3)
Emily Woodward-Shaw as Gertrude in Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play:
Kevin Kennedy as Robert Sudds in Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play:
Sophia Deyden as Imogene Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Mackenna Goodrich as Robin Goodfellow (Puck) in Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
Alli Halliday as Helene in Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
Outstanding Ensemble:
The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Legally Blonde (Hamilton High School)
Peter Pan and Wendy (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Seussical (Chandler High School)
Seussical (Mesa High School)
Wonderland: The Musical Adventures of Alice (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Outstanding Ensemble (Junior Division):
The Aristocats (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
Outstanding Guest Ensemble:
Oliver! (Mesa Encore Theatre)
Outstanding Costume Design:
Aurelie Flores for The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Barbara Jakucki for Wonderland: The Musical Adventures of Alice (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Outstanding Set Design:
Judy Renfro for Seussical (Mesa High School)
Outstanding Choreography:
Emma England and Marie South for Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
Mackenzie Mitchell for Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
NY A Awards 2014-2015
Outstanding Hair/Makeup Design:
Cheri Lundgreen for The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Direction:
Marcus Ellsworth and Julie Clement for The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Karen Rolston for Wonderland: The Musical Adventures of Alice (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Sandy Stones and Calli Overstreet for Seussical (Mesa High School)
Christina Vail for Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
Outstanding New Play:
Frankenstein (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Photos from the 2013-2014 NY A Awards
NY A Nominees 2014-2015
Outstanding Production:
The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
Wonderland: The Musical Adventures of Alice (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical:
Tucker Abney as Troy Bolton in High School Musical 2 (Queen Creek Performing Arts Center)
Kevin Davis as Horton in Seussical (Chandler High School)
Caleb Delos-Santos as Prince/Beast in Beauty and the Beast (Studio 3)
Samuel Ellefson as Danny Zuko in Grease (Studio 3)
Josh Frankowski as Lancelot in Camelot (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Casey Likes as Jojo in Seussical (Chandler High School)
Grey Smith as Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde (Hamilton High School)
Liam Thibeault as Percy Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Savoy Thompson as Horton in Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical:
Tiana Marks as Sandy Dumbrowski in Grease (Studio 3)
Adyson Nichols as Belle in Beauty and the Beast (Studio 3)
Ashlyn Riggs as Marie (Little Red) in Little Red Riding Hood (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Jessica Sinodis as Marguerite St. Just in The Scarlet Pimpernel (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play:
Hannah Durrett as Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible (Chandler High School)
Rachel Primrose as Beth Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Outstanding Lead Actor (Junior Division):
Spencer Cihak as Thomas O’Malley in The Aristocats (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Sebastian Harris-Wylde as Jonas in The Giver (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Bryson Holl as Charlie in Willy Wonka (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Lead Actress (Junior Division):
Summer Beckman as Ariel in The Little Mermaid (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Hunter DiGrazia as Duchess in The Aristocats (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Makayla Lopez as Margo in The Fabulous Fable Factory (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Hailey Seidl as Ugly in HONK! (Studio 3)
Outstanding Guest Actor:
Ross Collins as The Giver in The Giver (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Outstanding Lead Actor (College Division):
Tim Eversole as Gomez Addams in The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Neal Johnson as The Creature in Frankenstein (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Supporting Actor (College Division):
Jordan Andress as Mal Beineke in The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical:
Jonah Carlson as Lucas Beineke in The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
James Gish as Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol (Hale Centre Theatre)
Marty Loehr as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Tanner Morris as Leo in The Road to Shambala (Red Mountain High School)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical:
India Rose Chudnow as Grandma in The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Katie Doty as Mayzie in Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
NY A Nominees 2014-2015
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical (cont.):
Rebecca Galcik as Vivienne in Legally Blonde (Hamilton High School)
Mackenna Goodrich as Paulette in Legally Blonde (Hamilton High School)
Suzy Olson as White Queen in Wonderland: The Musical Adventures of Alice (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Terin Perla as Gertrude in Seussical (Chandler High School)
Outstanding Supporting Actor (Junior Division):
Rhett Nyman as Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Supporting Actress (Junior Division):
Elizabeth Campbell as Marie in The Aristocats (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Emily Campbell as Lily in The Giver (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Hunter Digrazia as Fiona in The Giver (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Keira Duggan as Gladys Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Grace Napoletano as Alice Beineke in The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Grace Napoletano as Marty in Grease (Studio 3)
Madison Peer as Marty in Grease (Studio 3)
Mackenzie Perry as Middy in Moonprince (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Sydney Preston as Natty in Moonprince (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Elizabeth Schaible as Jacques in Little Red Riding Hood (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Olivia Woodward-Shaw as Jojo in Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play:
Reed Daniel as Lyle “The Understatement” Fagioli in Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
Jason Morse as Wally in Fair Exchange (Seton Catholic Preparatory High School)
David Pena as Oberon in Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play:
Chloe Alexander as Nikki Bottom in Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
Carlee Coulehan as Mother in The Giver (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Vianka Enriquez as Mia “Cookie” DiCarlo in Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
Rebecca Galcik as Titania in Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
Emma Lovata as Mrs. Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Abigail Marshall as Mrs. Armstrong in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Courtney Sweig as Mary Warren in The Crucible (Chandler High School)
Zoe Whiting as Rose in Moonprince (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical:
Nicolas Caglia as Lurch in The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Kyle Ellingson as General Genghis Khan Schmitz in Seussical (Mesa High School)
Jared Kitch as Lurch in The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Savoy Thompson as Teen Angel in Grease (Studio 3)
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical:
Lauren Anderson as Patty Simcox in Grease (Studio 3)
Lauren Anderson as Margot in Legally Blonde (Hamilton High School)
Ally Chisenski as Madame de la Grande Bouche in Beauty and the Beast (Studio 3)
Ashley Emans as Serena in Legally Blonde (Hamilton High School)
Julia Jordan as Babette in Beauty and the Beast (Studio 3)
Mary Kokali as Sour Kangaroo in Seussical (Mesa High School)
Jessica Sinodis as Wendy Jo in Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Lois Zozobrado as Urleen in Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Featured Actress (Junior Division):
Angelina Cappellano as Sour Kangaroo in Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
Saylem duPont as Mrs. Mayor in Seussical (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Hailey Gates as Bullfrog in HONK! (Studio 3)
Belemi Thompson as Cha-Cha DiGregorio in Grease (Studio 3)
NY A Nominees 2014-2015
Outstanding Ensemble:
The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Beauty and the Beast (Studio 3)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Grease (Studio 3)
The Little Princess (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Little Red Riding Hood (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Midsummer Jersey (Hamilton High School)
The Scarlet Pimpernel (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Ensemble (Junior Division):
Beauty and the Beast (Studio 3)
HONK! (Studio 3)
Outstanding Costume Design:
Emma England for Beauty and the Beast (Studio 3)
Emma England for Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
Emma England for The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Barbara Jakucki for Moonprince (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Anne Kelleher and Marcie Rozalsky for The Aristocats (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Erin McFeely for Camelot (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Leslie Woolf for Seussical (Mesa High School)
Outstanding Lighting Design:
Daniel Davisson for Moonprince (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Tom Fitzwater for The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Set Design:
Dori Brown for Wonderland: The Musical Adventures of Alice (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Emma England for Grease (Studio 3)
Outstanding Choreography:
Corrinne Clement for The Addams Family (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Emma England for The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Molly Jacobs for High School Musical 2 (Queen Creek Performing Arts Center)
Calli Overstreet for Seussical (Mesa High School)
Outstanding Sound Design/Original Music:
Emma England for The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Outstanding Hair/Makeup Design:
Cori Johnson for Wonderland: The Musical Adventures of Alice (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Beth Mosey for Moonprince (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Tralonie Smith for The Aristocats (Fountain Hills Youth Theater))
Outstanding Musical Direction:
Tracie Jones for Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
Outstanding Direction:
Ross Collins for The Giver (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Ross Collins for The Aristocats (Fountain Hills Youth Theater)
Joel Cranson for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (East Valley Children’s Theatre)
Emma England and Marie South for Seussical Jr. (Studio 3)
Brian Foley for The Addams Family (Studio 3)
Mackenzie Mitchell for Footloose (Actor’s Youth Theatre)
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