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Fountain Hills Community Theater
Cast and Crew Bios
Cara Abrams
Cara portrayed Eve in The Diaries of Adam and Eve, Susie in Wait Until Dark and Chava in Fiddler on the Roof. She was also nominated for a Scottie Award for her role as Kitty in Charlie's Aunt. Cara studied at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England and attended the New Actors Workshop in New York City. She currently studies at Jean Fowler's Coachworks, as she continues to grow her craft. Her film credits include a starring role in Saving Face, directed by Elise Solomon. She is represented by Dani's Agency. Cara wishes many thanks to the Lord, cast and crew at Fountain Hills Community Theater, Jean Fowler and her supportive family. Last revised 9/1/04
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Erik Arriola
(Beadle Bamford) Erik is thrilled to be a part of Sweeney Todd and is excited to play a “Bad Guy” for once. Erik’s passion and vocation is youth and music ministry. He is Director of Youth Ministry at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church in Carefree, Arizona. With a strong presence in the contemporary Christian music scene, Erik has served as lead vocalist in several Phoenix Valley Christian bands. Erik is no newcomer to theatre either, having performed such roles as Marcellus Washburn in The Music Man, the Steward in Into The Woods, Hugo Peabody in Bye, Bye Birdie, Ensemble in Hello, Dolly! (FHCT) and most recently as the Page in Amahl and the Night Visitors (DFT). Erik would like to thank his family, friends and the teens and staff at OLJ for their constant support and encouragement, but most especially the cast and crew for “believing in me at times when I needed it most. God bless!” Last revised 1/12/06
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Forrest Bachtel
(Judge Turpin) Forrest is very happy to be playing Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd. Playing the villain is always such fun, and Sweeney has so many great ones to choose from. A teacher in the Washington School District for 26 years, Forrest is currently music director at Shadow Rock United Church of Christ. Theatre goers who are near natives to the valley may remember Forrest as Sancho in Man of LaMancha and Nicely Nicely in Guys and Dolls in the Musical Theatre of Arizona productions of those musicals. Forrest hails from Ohio, where he graduated from Mount Union College, and is also a graduate of Arizona State University in choral music. He and his wife, Carol are the proud parents of two grown children. Last revised 1/12/06
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Dann Berg
Dann is 16 and was born in California; he is a junior at Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale. He is very active in the drama club at school having portrayed Phipps in An Ideal Husband, Mr Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank and Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet. "I want to thank everyone I know. My heart goes out to Dan." Last revised 9/1/04
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Jesse Berger
(Anthony in Sweeney Todd) Jesse was last seen on the Fountain Hills stage as Spider in Jekyll & Hyde as well as his AriZoni Award-nominated performance in the variety revue Vaudeville, Tonight! He has been active behind the scenes as well, designing sound for Hello, Dolly!, A Beautiful Noise and The Nerd among many others. When not killing himself for his art, Jesse is pursuing his degree in Secondary Education at Arizona State and desperately attempting to make enough money to survive as a guitar maker and repairman. He resides in Phoenix with his girlfriend, Ashleigh, and two small fuzzy children who reek suspiciously of litter box. Last revised 1/12/06
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Kevin Berman
Kevin is pleased to be sharing the stage again with the FHCT family. His past roles have included Josiah Bartlett in the FHCT production of 1776; George Read in 1776 at Desert Foothills Theater; Knicki in Grease and Charley Kringas in Merrily We Roll Along. His most recent stage appearance was as the ship's steward in FHCT's Anything Goes. Last revised 9/1/04
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Sara Bernstein
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Sara is excited to be part of the cast of Sweeney Todd. Originally from Washington D.C., Sara moved to Phoenix in 2004 with her husband and loves living out in the Southwest. Favorite roles include The Witch in Into The Woods and Amy in Company. She would like to thank the terrific cast and crew for all their hardwork and send her love to her wonderful husband Ira and puppy Roxy. Last revised 1/12/06
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Ashley Carlson
Ashley is 14 and a student in Fountain Hills. Her hobbies include volleyball, basketball, piano, TV and ACTING! She has been seen in the previous Fountain Hills Community Theater productions of Gypsy, Charlotte's Web, The Nutcracker, Peter Pan and Wendy and Jungle Book. Gypsy was Ashley's first venture in an adult mainstage production. She'd like to thank her Mom and Dad for being so supportive and driving her to rehearsals. Thanks to everyone's hard work and for making it a great experience! Last revised 9/1/04
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Todd Carrie
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Todd started his acting career with FHCT. His debut was in Grease as Teen Angel. Since then he has done a slew of shows at FHCT including: The Seven Year Itch as Tom McKenzie (ariZoni Award Best Supporting Actor Nominee), Once Upon a Mattress as The Minstrel, Run for Your Wife as Bobby Franklyn, The Secret Garden as Ben Weatherstaff (ariZoni Award Best Supporting Actor Winner) and Babes in Toyland as The Toymaker (Twice). During the day he designs Websites for StartRoaming.com. He thanks his friends and family for all their encouragement and support, especially his fianc?e Betsy for "putting up with my insane rehearsal schedules!" Lastly, he would like to thank all of you for your support of the Performing Arts..."Thank You!!!!" Last revised 1/12/06
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Dani Cisna
Dani has desired to be on stage since age 4 when she refused to leave a theater until someone told her how to "get that spotlight shining on me." Dani recently performed in the musical production of Guys and Dolls. Her goal is BROADWAY! Loads of love to Mom, Dad, Jamie and Laura. Last revised 9/1/04
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Al Coletta
Al is a retired advertising executive from Chicago, who now makes his home in Scottsdale. He has appeared in regional theater in Chicago's North Shore suburbs and throughout the Phoenix area. He also sings with a local cabaret group called the Senior Class. His favorite shows include: Damn Yankees, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Most Happy Fella, Man of La Mancha, 1776, My Favorite Year and many, many more. His most ardent supporter is his wife of 47 years, Rosemary. Last revised 9/1/04
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Lorin Collins
Lorin was born in Glendale, CA and is an ninth grader at Sunrise Middle School in Phoenix. He has been seen at Fountain Hills Community Theater as The Farmboy in Gypsy, The Boy in Shenandoah and as Thor in the Copperstate Dinner Theater production of The Nerd. Other Copperstate credits include: stage manager and light/sound operator in Run for Your Wife and Caught in the Net. His hobby is keeping up in school. "Thanks to Peter for casting me and to my parents for being there and getting me here!" Last revised 9/1/04
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Ross Collins
Ross' most memorable performances include the title roles in his sister's backyard productions of I'm a Little Teapot and Freres Jacques and his portrayal of a tree in a high school pep rally. Next to these, his ariZoni Awards, his FHCT Prism Award for Supporting Actor, his Stagebrush Theater’s Friendship Award and his numerous ariZoni nominations simply pale in comparison! Fountain Hills theatergoers may remember him as the character “John Smith” from the two Ray Cooney farces “Run For Your Wife” and “Caught In the Net” or for his roles in Gypsy, Bully, Deathtrap, Dracula, Anything Goes, Flea In Her Ear, and Tintypes (just to name a few). Ross wants to thank the wonderful family he has at FHCT for trusting him for the last five years with the position of Artistic/Technical Director of the recently founded FHCT Youth Theater!? While Ross is a confirmed "Act-a-holic", he always sends his undying love to his favorite "enablers"; long suffering wife, Jane, and his neglected but loved children son, Lorin and daughter, Annie.??Last revised 8/15/07
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Robin Conlin
Robin is thrilled to be making her community theater debut in the production of Gypsy. She is grateful that Fountain Hills Community Theater has fulfilled her lifelong dream of performing, especially in one of her all-time favorite musicals. When she is not acting, she is a software engineer. She would also like to thank her husband, John, for all his support and encouragement. Last revised 9/1/04
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Jana Contario
(Women's Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Jana is thrilled to be sharing her first production at FHCT with such a wonderful cast and crew! She is currently studying Musical Theatre at Arizona State University where she most recently appeared as Hortense in The Boyfriend. Performances throughout California and Arizona include Once Upon A Mattress, Company, 'dentity Crisis, Pippin, Sound of Music, West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, Riders to the Sea, and The Secret Garden. She'd like to thank her parents, friends and Felix for their continuous love and support. Last revised 1/12/06
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Katie Conway
Katie is thrilled to have this opportunity to work with everyone at Fountain Hills Community Theater. Katie has been in numerous productions with Greasepaint. Her favorites are Bugsy Malone and The King and I. She would like to thank Peter and Noel for the wonderful opportunity to play Baby Jane in Gypsy. Thanks also to Judi Holmberg and Dani C. Last revised 9/1/04
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Jeffrey J. Davey
(Pirelli in Sweeney Todd) Jeffrey is very happy to be performing with such a wonderfully talented cast in FHCT's production of Sweeney. He was last seen here in the summer production of What the Butler Saw as Dr. Rance. Other favorite roles include Freddie Trumper in Chess, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors. Jeff would like to send his love and thanks to his mum, M3, BeckyBeckyJo, and especially Debs - Ti amo tutti molto! Last revised 1/12/06
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Chad Decker
Chad is a fourth grader at Desert Canyon Elementary School. He is thrilled to be appearing in Gypsy, his third Fountain Hills Community Theater production. Between play rehearsals, Chad rushes to soccer practice, for which he thanks his family for their support of his endeavors and their hours of driving him around town. And a big thanks to all of the FHCT staff. Last revised 9/1/04
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Michael Druckman
Michael says Wow! Making believe you are a make-believe person can be such fun. Where else do you get the chance to be a dead guy and still get to sing and dance. With the production of The Secret Garden, Mike will have completed his first year of performing. He has had the opportunity to play a dead major, a delegate from New York at the writing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776; Salier's chef in Amadeus and a pretty screwed up Puritan in The Three Musketeers. He wishes to thank Gregory and Flora for their patience, his wife, Patty, for doing the dinner dishes and daughter, Kyla, for handling his correspondence. Last revised 9/1/04
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Crystal Emmott
Crystal has been very active in professional theater and music in Phoenix for many years both as a performer and a director. She has appeared in MTA's Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver, The King and I, Carousel, Oklahoma and she was the featured soloist in West Side Story. Some of her favorite community theater roles have been, Mame in Mame and Sarah in Guys and Dolls. She is equally proud of her award-winning performance as Madame Dindon in La Cage Aux Folle's at Stagebrush Theater. She has also performed as Cinderella's Mother/Granny in Into the Woods and Brenda in Pajama Game at Phoenix Theater. Last revised 9/1/04
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Marissa Ferber
Marissa is 15 and a sophomore at Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale after having been born on Long Island, NY (Yeah, Baby!!). This is her seventh show at Fountain Hills Community Theater. Some of her credits include Gypsy, Rough Night at the North Pole, Babes in Toyland (the Victoria's Secret version!), Summer Party '64 and Back in the Saddle. Marissa would like to thank her family for driving her to all these rehearsals and her friends for caring and supporting her. Her hobby seems to be avoiding turning in her Bio, which she managed until the very last second!! Last revised 9/1/04
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Chris Fidler
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Chris was seen earlier this season in Hello, Dolly! and he is thrilled to be back with the fine folk at FHCT. Since age 15, Chris has performed in one entertainment venue or another, from television to opera to local theatre. He would like to thank his fellow cast members and crew for making Dolly such a wonderful experience. A special thanks to you Brenda, for all your love and support. Baby, you're the greatest! Last revised 1/12/06
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Jimmy Flowers
Jimmy was last seen in FHCT performances as Perrier in A Flea in Her Ear, Renfield in Dracula, Barnette Lloyd in Crimes of the Heart, Ellard in The Foreigner and Dennis Wickstead in Habeas Corpus. He also appeared as the sniper in Shenandoah, Bill Shorter in There Goes the Bride, Benjamin Dover in Whodunnit?!?, and Romeo Scragg in Li'l Abner. Jimmy is also the author of five books including The Incredible Internet Guide to Pop Music. He just finished work on his first screenplay, Killer. Last revised 9/1/04
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Terry Gadaire
Terry is very excited and proud to be back on the FHCT stage and truly honored to have the privilege of working with this talented cast. FHCT holds many of his favorite theatrical experiences. Some of which include playing Mozart in Amadeus, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh in Anything Goes, John Barrymore in I Hate Hamlet and many more. He would like to thank the staff and crew of FHCT for always making it such a rewarding experience to be able to "come home" to FHCT and do a show. He would also like to express his gratitude to both his real family and his theatre family for always believing in him. But most importantly, he would truly like to thank you, the patrons of FHCT, for supporting the arts and for your appreciation! Last revised 3/22/06
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Gregg Garger
Gregg returns to the Fountain Hills Community Theater stage where he last appeared in the ariZoni award winning production of 1776. Favorite stage credits in the far flung past include Oklahoma as Curly and George M. Thanks to the cast and crew for their patience and support. Love to his singing/dancing wife, Laura, and his adorable children, Caroline and Katherine. Last revised 9/1/04
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Laura Garger
Laura is happy to be back on the Fountain Hills Community Theater stage. She has appeared in A Flea in Her Ear, Taking Steps, Gypsy, Jesus Chrsit Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Shenandoah and Grease as the cantankerous Miss Lynch. Laura also co-produced The Secret Garden, which won the 2003 ari Zoni award for best overall musical production in non-contracted theater. Before moving to Arizona, Laura appeared in productions of Kismet, Li'l Abner, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Damn Yankees, The Adding Machine and Don't Drink the Water. As always, a special thanks to her wonderful family, Gregg, Caroline and Katherine and her terrific friends for all their love and support! Last revised 9/1/04
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Marilyn Gibson
Marilyn has appeared in several shows at Fountain Hills Community Theater, most recently in The Secret Garden. She wishes to thank everyone for being patient with her and Gregory Jaye for letting her be in the show. She also wishes to thank her sweet husband, Charlie, and her fab children, Michael, Emilie and Liz for being there for her. Last revised 9/1/04
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Sandy Gulledge
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Sandy has appeared in numerous valley productions since arriving from the NY/NJ area. Her favorites include: Fiddler on the Roof (Frumasera);Cabaret(Kit-Kat Girl);Jesus Christ Superstar;The King and I (Simon of Legree);The Sound of Music; The Herberger Headliners; and Jekyll and Hyde. Stagebrush Theatre honored her with a Scotty award for her role as Ernestina Money in Hello, Dolly! a role she reprieved in FHCT's production earlier this season. Sandy toured with a children's theatre company in Calif. and performed as a Renaissance dancer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Offstage, Sandy is an RN at Paradise Valley Hospital and a Registered Dance Therapist. She has her BA in Dramatic Art and MA in Communication Arts. She wishes to thank her wonderful family and friends for all their support especially her mentor, Pat Grover. Sandy is represented by Signature Models and Talent agency. Last revised 1/12/06
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Nicholas Hence
Nicholas is a third grader at McDowell Mountain Elementary and most recently appeared in Gypsy. He was also in Fountain Hills Community Theater's Youth Theater performance of Jungle Book and Once Upon a Mattress. He completed FHCT's children's camp and has kept busy with several of FHCT's workshops. Nicholas also loves Shotokan Karate (Junior Regional Western U.S. Champion!), football and magic cards and says, "Thanks Mom, I love you!" Last revised 9/1/04
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Peter J. Hill
2006 marks Peter J. Hill’s silver anniversary as a full-time professional theatrical director.
Peter was born in 1955 in Amittyville, New York. (˜Yes˜, he says, ˜I am it. I am the horror.˜) He began his directorial career working for the Ala Carte Dinner Theater. He spent 6 years as the Artistic Director there, before being named Artistic Director of Phoenix Theater. Today, Peter is proud to be the Artistic Director of The Fountain Hills Community Theater, which is the single most honored community theater in the valley.
As if running one full-time theater wasn’t enough - Peter runs two! He is also the Producing Director of the popular Copperstate Dinner Theater where, along with his wife Noel, he is proud to have led the company for the past 13 years.
Peter is the single most honored individual by the annual AriZoni Theater Awards with multiple awards in Acting, Directing, Writing, Set, Sound and Lighting design. As an actor, Peter has been seen in roles ranging from Antonio Salieri in Amadeus to the befuddled neighbor Stanley in Run For Your Wife and even President Harry S. Truman in Give ˜em Hell, Harry. As director, he has helmed over 300 plays, musicals and revues including the Southwest Premiers of A Chorus Line, ˜night Mother, Lend Me a Tenor and 42nd Street. As a playwright, Peter has created numerous shows including Ashes to Ashes, The Big Radio Broadcast of 1941, The Three Musketeers, Could You Repeat the Question?, Broadway by the Decade, Broadway Jukebox and Berlin to Brooks - all of which won the AriZoni Award for Best Original Production of the Year. He is currently at work on a new musical stage adaptation of Kipling’s The Man Who Would Be King.
He looks forward to another 25 years of living by the motto: ˜I can’t, I have rehearsal”. Last revised 8/25/06
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Brennan Hillard
Brennan is a 12 year old and was born in Westlake, CA. He began auditioning at the age of 6 months and landed his first job at 8 months in the commerical for Disney's Fantasia. He has a very supportive famliy and is encouraged to pursue his dream from not only his mother and father, but his sister and brother-in-law, grandmother and grandfather, aunt and uncle and cousins. Brennan has enjoyed playing many roles in such plays as The Grinch, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Ugly Duckling, Bye Bye Birdie and at FHCT in Peter Pan and Wendy, Once Upon a Mattress, Babes in Toyland and The Secret Garden. Many thanks to his voice coach, Kira, who never gives up and always goes the extra mile. Last revised 9/1/04
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Hilary Hirsch
Hilary was last seen at Fountain Hills Community Theater as Tessie in Gypsy. Her credits include: Jenny in Company, Margaret in Waiting for the Parade and in Tomfoolery. She is a freelance choreographer and works across the valley. Hilary's studies include acting with Judy Rollings at the Herberger Theater's STAGES Acting Program. She is also the resident choreographer for the Grammy Award winning Phoenix Boys Choir. She wishes FHCT lots of full houses in their new theater. Last revised 9/1/04
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Bob Holmberg
Bob first appeared on Fountain Hills Community Theater's stage as Black Jack Steele in Back in the Saddle in the summer theater teen camp. Since that time he has appeared in several shows including: Tulsa/Farmboy in Gypsy, Alan in Babes in Toyland, Joey Biltmore in Guys and Dolls, Mr. Macaffee in Bye Bye Birdie and in the choruses of Grease and Fiddler on the Roof. Bob loves acting, singing, dancing and in his spare time he can be found helping out at his church, playing drums for his band and playing basketball. Thanks to Mom, Dad and Tom for the continued support. Last revised 9/1/04
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Judi Holmberg
Judi appeared most recently on Fountain Hills Community Theater's stage as Miss Cratchitt in Gypsy. Other favorite roles include Priscilla in The Three Musketeers, Reverend Mother, Sister Mary Regina in Nunsense, Dr. Petrelli in Tribute and roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof and South Pacific. Judi has also been a musical director for Babes in Toyland (x2) and Broadway Jukebox and serves on the Board of Directors. Gypsy marks the first time that Judi and her two sons, Bob and Tom, have all been in the same show. She couldn't be more proud! Thanks to Peter and Noel for making my dream come true. Last revised 9/1/04
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Tom Holmberg
Tom is happy to be onstage again in Gypsy, though he has kept busy at Fountain Hills Community Theater working backstage for Once Upon a Mattress and The Three Musketeers. He was last onstage in the Greasepaint production of Greasepaint, Live. He has appeard on the FHCT stage in How to Eat Like a Child, The Trial of Goldilocks and Peter Pan and Wendy. When not involved in the theater, Tom can be found on the football field. Tom is 15 and attends St. Mary's High School. Go, Knights!! Last revised 9/1/04
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Noel Irick
Noel originally hails from New Jersey. As an actress, she has been seen as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Mona Kent in Dames at Sea, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Vivian Spaulding in Ashes to Ashes and many times in the title role of Sweet Charity. She is also one of the Valley's premiere choreographers, having received ariZoni Awards for Best Choreography. Married to Artistic Director Peter J. Hill, Noel has been quoted as saying: If I'd shot him when I wanted to, I'd be out by now! Kidding aside, Noel would like to thank her husband Peter for just being there! Last revised 9/1/04
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Jonathan Ivie
Jonathan is proud to making his Fountain Hills Community Theater debut as Major Holmes in The Secret Garden and grateful to be able to work with "legendary" director Grey Jaye, as well the beautiful Martha, also known as Jonathan's wife Katie! The two of them, still celebrating their wedding last year, are residing in north Scottsdale. Jonathan is a music director and an active professional musician, freelancing around town wearing the hats of a pianist, accompanist, teacher, studio musician, conductor and last but not least, singer/actor. Most recently he has been seen conducting the world premiere of the musical The Legend of Sleepy Hollow for AMTI at the Orpheum Theater and as the music director/pianist for the Stagebrush Theater's fall production of The Fantasticks. Jonathan serves as the music director for Quantum Leap Productions and teaches keyboarding at New School for the Arts in Tempe, a charter high school for the visual and performing arts. Last revised 9/1/04
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J.J. Janikis
J.J. is a busy 13 year old at Mountainside Middle School. Gypsy is his fourth appearance on the Fountain Hills Community Theater stage including his last appearance in the FHCT Youth production of The Jungle Book in which he was Mowgli/Rudy Kipling. J.J. likes to lie around in his P.J's until noon, but only on weekends and only when he is not at the theater. He sends thanks to his family for always being there (when I needed a ride) and to the cast. BREAK A LEG! Last revised 9/1/04
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Luke Kanter
Luke is in the 8th grade at Mountainside Middle School and at age 12 has already received his first ariZoni Award for his role as Smee in last spring's Fountain Hills Community Theater production of Peter Pan and Wendy. He has performed often on stage and a favorite role was Skye Masterson in Laguna's Guys and Dolls. In his spare time (??) Luke enjoys tennis, skiing, hiking, reading and his acting and film classes. He says, "FHCT is my favorite place to be!" Last revised 9/1/04
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Victoria Keegan
Victoria received her Theatre degree from ASU. Her credits span the disciplines of musical theater, drama, choral and dance. She's willing to admit that it's been 13 years since appearing on FHCT's stage. Absence does make the heart grow fonder! In all those years, no one has had the courage to ask her to appear in her underwear on stage (thanks, Peter!) ... a true "late bloomer," she took the challenge for A Flea in Her Ear! Most recently she appeared in Camelot, Milk and Honey, Somehere in Between, Sister Moses and the Windmore Manor Murder Mystery. Other favorite roles were in 42nd Street, Little Shop of Horrors and Once Upon a Mattress. In her spare time, she enjoys advocating/mentoring children in the CASA program and with the AZ Department of Juvenile Corrections. She thanks the wonderful cast at FHCT, her Laughing Coyote and her "Mirror" for all the love, support and coaching. To God be Given the Glory. Last revised 9/1/04
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Rylee Kercher
Rylee attends Desert Canyon Elementary School. She loves to act, sing, read and dance. Gypsy was her second time performing at Fountain Hills Community Theater. Her first role was in Once Upon a Mattress. She also had performed in Charlotte's Web, The Man Who Came to Dinner, two summer plays and two school plays! Rylee would like to thank her Mom, Dad and Julie Decker for all the rides to and from rehearsal, her brother Kyle for just "being there" and to FHCT for giving her this wonderful opportunity! Last revised 9/1/04
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Dennis Kodimer
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Dennis has been with FHCT since 1990 as both actor and former board member. He is our “resident engineer” who tackles our most challenging props. He also designed and engineered the Mainstage drop system. His most recent appearance was in last season’s ariZoni-award winning show, Jekyll & Hyde. He appreciates the support and encouragement of the cast and director, and especially of his wife Barbara and family. Last revised 1/12/06
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Matt Krause
Matt has appeared in numerous shows with Fountain Hills Community Theater's mainstage and Youth Theater and is an ariZoni Award winner for his roles in Rough Night at the North Pole and O'Christmas Three. He also received ariZoni nominations for Babes in Toyland as well as Greasepaint's Bugsy Malone. Matt has participated in the Big Apple Corps for three years in a row and performed in last summer's Miss Demeanor. He would like to thank his family for their support and the Big Guy in the Sky. Last revised 9/1/04
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Stefan Linder
(Tobias in Sweeney Todd) Stefan was last be seen as Rudi in Hello, Dolly! and the EMCEE in Cabaret at FHCT. Other credits include George Nowack (She Loves Me), Jesus (Jesus Christ Superstar), Riff (West Side Story), the Bariton (Broadway by the Decade), Fyedka (Fiddler on the Roof), and Charles Mac Dalrymple (Brigadoon). Stefan says, “I am thrilled to be back at the FHCT. Thanks to the production team and the wonderful cast! I am happy to be part of this production. A special thank you goes to my teachers Roland and Brian and to Abel for their support and God for his guidance.” Last revised 1/12/06
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Jason Lee MacDonald
Jason joins Fountain Hills Community Theater for the third time, this time in The Secret Garden, one of his "dream' roles. He began his acting training at Scottsdale Community College in '98 and benefited greatly from the Southwest Shakespeare Conservatory, SCC's summer acting program. He has worked all over the valley in musical theater and as a professional singer. Favorite roles include John Proctor in The Crucible, Motel in FHCT's Fiddler on the Roof (ariZoni nomination), Ichabod Crane in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Peter in Company!, Neville in VYT's The Secret Garden and Pinocchio in Pinocchio and Mounette: A Musical Love Story, which he has performed in Scottsdale and in El Paso, where he fell in love..."Thank you to the amazing faculty and student body at SCC, especially Tracy Hill-Dressler, Paula Baack and Pamela Fields for creating a true 'diamond in the rough.' Thank you Mom, for helping me get through so much, thanks to the cast and to Greg for such a wonderful experience, and thank you Marissa for coming into my life and giving it purpose. Last revised 9/1/04
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Steve Mancarella
(Co-Producer/Ensemble in George M!) Steve is amazed to be a part of this production. Many thanks to the other co-producer, I think, for casting me, and going out on a very shaky limb. Also, thanks to the crew who work hard behind the scenes to make everyone else look so good. A great big thank you to Nora, for the props. Special thanks to those who realize their importance to me, not only with the show, but also in my life. And lastly, to our faithful audience who make it all possible and worthwhile. Last revised 4/28/06
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Katherine Martin
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Katherine comes to Fountain Hills Community Theater from Scottsdale Community College. Kat was in last season’s ariZoni award-winning show, Jekyll & Hyde, and in Stagebrush Theater’s The King and I. I'd like to thank my friends and family especially, my friends at the Southwest Shakespeare Conservatory, you know who you are, Jonathan, you pick up the balls when I can't seem to juggle them anymore. To my Mom and Dad, Chrissy and Patrick, I love and miss you all. Last revised1/12/06
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Matt McDonald
(Mr. Fogg/Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Matt is happy to be returning to the FHCT stage. He is an Indiana native and has lived in the Valley for 8 years. Matt lives in Scottsdale with his lovely wife Stephani and their son Lucas. He most recently played a Protean in his favorite musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Copperstate Dinner Theater. Matt would like to thank Peter, Flora and the entire cast and crew for making Sweeney Todd a wonderful experience. Not to mention, a lot of fun. Special thanks go to Steph for letting Matt go out and play with the other kids. Last revised1/12/06
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Stephani McDonald
Stephani is the Office Manager at FHCT and mother of a darling three-year old, which keeps her very busy. Past performances include Enchanted April (Prizm Award and ariZoni nomination), George M!, Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, Amadeus, Nunsense, Fiddler (Prizm Award), Shenandoah, South Pacific, Guys & Dolls, Annie, Carousel and A Winter’s Tale. A special "thank you" goes to her husband, Matt, for being such a great hubby and daddy, and for his endless love and encouragement. "Give Lucas a kiss for me." Stephani wants to say to you, the audience, "Thanks for supporting the arts." Last revised 6/14/07
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Matt Morgan
Matt is thrilled to be having fun again on the FHCT stage and to be given his most, that is to say, revealing role to date, in A Flea in Her Ear. He was last seen here in The Secret Garden and lists The Three Musketeers, Jeanette and Nelson, Move Over, 1776 and Jesus Christ Superstar among his credits. Matt also has an ongoing role in the dinner-theater show Murder at the Milford's. By day, he is an editor for a Phoenix publishing company and enjoys playing sports in his spare time. Many thanks go to Peter and to Elisa for her love and support. Last revised 9/1/04
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Lew Myers
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd)) Lew is appearing in his first show at FHCT and he is very happy to be a part of this wonderful cast of Sweeney Todd. He is delighted that Flora "found" him. He recently returned to acting after a fifteen year hiatus. For the past several seasons he has spent his time "under the stairs" at Phoenix Theatre working hard behind the scenes mostly on props and sets. Last year he took a plunge into acting and was cast in Company at Theater Works. Hopefully, he will continue to grace our stage in the future. He sends a big thank you to Patricia for all her help. Last revised1/12/06
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Corey Normandin
Corey is happy to be returning to FHCT for another production. He has been in A Flea in Her Ear, Dracula, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Shenandoah, 1776 and Anything Goes. He has appeared at Mesa Encore Theater in All I Really Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten, Murder by Misadventure and Bells are Ringing. In additon, Corey has appeared in two productions with Tempe Little Theater: Catch Me if You Can and Prelude to a Kiss; with Mesa Youth Theater in The Princess and the Pea and with Stagebrush Theater/Scottsdale Community Players in The Man Who Came to Dinner. Corey enjoys serving in various technical capacities throughout the Valley theater community as lighting designer, technical director/coordinator and director. Corey wishes to thank his very understanding wife and daughter for all their support. Last revised 9/1/04
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Ukiah Odom
Ukiah enjoyed his first role with FHCT in A Flea in Her Ear. A former radio and TV personality in Kona, Hawaii, Ukiah performed with Kona Community Theater productions of Man of La Mancha and Romeo and Juliet. As playwright there he co-authored the prize-winning Red Harvest and an Artists-in-the-Schools production, Musical Fables. These days he performs with his wife, Lesle, in the guitar duo, Art of Music (www.artofmusic.us), and teaches private music lessons. Ukiah can be heard on Fountain Hills radio KFHX (www.kfhx.org) and likes to promote the community theater on his weekly show, Anything Goes. Last revised 9/1/04
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Andy Oliphant
Andy is a seventh grader at Fountain Hills Charter School. Andy is no stranger to the stage - previously at Fountain Hills Community Theater he has been seen as Newsboy/Little Yonkers in Gypsy, Bagheera & Chaplain Willies in Jungle Book, John in Peter Pan and Wendy, Jack in Babes in Toyland and a Troll in O'Christmas Three. He has also performed in shows at Desert Stages, his school, the AAMF stage and other FHCT productions. When not acting, he likes to be involved with his Boy Scout Troop, play basketball, loves drawing and plays the trumpet. He would like to thank his parents, brother and sister for their loving support and truly appreciates a great audience. Thank you FHCT for this chance to shine onstage, again! Last revised 9/1/04
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Valerie Oliphant
Valerie attends Xavier College Prep, enjoys playing the saxophone, badminton, coin collecting, being a drama club officer, singing and dancing. She highly recommends Fountain Hills Community Theater's Big Apple Corps as a great way to meet new people and experience New York in a fun, safe way. Previous shows at FHCT include: Gypsy, Once Upon a Mattress, Babes in Toyland, How to Eat Like a Child, Broadway in the Desert, Rough Night at the North Pole and Slumber Party '64 as well as backstage in Alice in Wonderland, O' Christmas Three, Peter Pan and Wendy and others. She has also performed at Desert Stages in Grease, Southwest Tales l and ll, Kingdom in the Clouds and Butterfly's Day and backstage with her school's performance of The American Car, the American Dream. To the cast: break a leg! Thanx to her parents, friends, God, the crew, the audience and everyone who helped make this show and theater great! Last revised 9/1/04
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Chrissy Parker
Chrissy has returned to the theater after taking a break from the entertainment industry to pursue her CPA license. She has done stage, TV, radio, print and modeling work since age 5. Past theater roles include Dainty June in Gypsy, Venticelli in Amadeus, Maria in The Sound of Music, Ivy in On the Town, and Duffy in Annie. She also sings and acts for her church weekly. Chrissy would like to extend her sincere thanks to her friends, family and God for their support, encouragement and love. Last revised 9/1/04
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Jack Pauly
Jack is very pleased to return to his homestage Fountain Hills Community Theater. Jack was recently seen as John Adams in 1776 at Desert Foothills Theater as well as at FHCT. He was honored with three ariZoni awards and three Prizms. One for Best Actor and two he shared with Patricia Tonzi for Best Production and Costumes. Other season credits include Beverly Carlton in The Man Who Came to Dinner at Stagebrush and Capt. Von Trapp in The Sound of Music at Desert Stages. 2001 SCP credits include Erronious in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Zeller in The Sound of Music. His previous season's credit include an ariZoni nomination for costume design for Shenandoah as well as roles in The Pirates of Pinzance, Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar and South Pacific. Last revised 9/1/04
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George Pollard
George is very proud to be associated with the wonderful people involved at FHCT. His association goes back several years starting with Broadway By The Decade (Arizoni Nomination), Pippin, South Pacific (Prizm Award), Shenandoah (Arizoni Award and 2001 Maxie Award/Tribune Newspapers), No Frills Revue, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Arizoni Award and Prizm Award), No Sex Please, We’re British. (Arizoni Nomination), Sweeney Todd (Prism Award, Best Actor 2006 Goldfish Publishers), and A Little Princess (Arizoni Nomination).? George is very grateful to FHCT for their generosity, support, and love. Last revised 4/25/07
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Amy Powers
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Amy has most recently been seen at FHCT as Lucy in Jekyll & Hyde, Rose in Secret Garden and Marty in Grease, all of which won her ariZoni award nominations. Recent shows include Into the Woods (Baker's Wife) and Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Doatsy Mae). Other credits include a solo Christian CD titled "Grace," 2-time National Anthem performer at Bank One Ballpark, as well as various social and charity events around the valley. Amy is a licensed Physical Therapist working primarily with the geriatric population. She would like to thank her family, friends, and co-workers for putting up with her crazy schedule. Last revised 1/12/06
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Dale I. Rasmussen
Dale debuted at FHCT in A Flea in her Ear, after four years away from the stage. He has previously appeared in shows such as Our Town, M*A*S*H, Rebel Without a Cause and Blood Relations among others and his film work includes Buddy Boogie and Zombie Birthday. Dale and his secret identity, Beefy Chop, would like to thank everyone at FHCT, especially the cast and crew for making him feel so welcome, and his family and friends for their unwavering support and occasional emergency loans. Also special thanks to Josh: If it weren't for you saying, "get to work," and providing such a courageous example, I'd still be daydreaming of the stage instead of standing on it. Finally, thanks to you, for supporting FHCT. Last revised 9/1/04
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Chrystalle Reed
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Chrystalle made her FHCT debut in Hello, Dolly! earlier this season. You may have also seen her in Copperstate’s production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and as Nickie in Sweet Charity (DS); Ivy in That Darn Plot (MET); Felicity Fair in Caught in the Villians Web (CAP); Nancy D in A New Brain (TW); or, Queenie in Honk (GCP). She would like to thank her parents for absolutely everything; Ali for stuff and nonsense; Jean … well, for just being Jean; and Bob for rare spots of sanity. Last revised 1/12/06
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Athena Reiss
Athena was last seen at Copperstate Dinner Theater, performing various angry wife roles in Run For Your Wife, Caught in the Net and Lend Me a Tenor. She also appeared in Copperstate's production of I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change, which garnered her an ariZoni award for Best Actress in a Musical, along with her best friend Martha Brooks, also in the same production, which was directed by her mentor Peter J. Hill and choreographed by the wonderful Noel Irick. A sincere thank you goes to all who have made her Fountain Hills Theater experience possible, including Val Stasik, Peter J. Hill, Royce Lee Briggs, Elena Davisson, Patty Torrilhon, Wally and Sheila Nichols and many, many more which are too numerable to mention! You guys are what makes the world go 'round! Love to my beloved cast and crew! Last revised 9/1/04
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Mike Robbins
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Mike is a fairly rare commodity- a native Arizonan. He is in the Broadway Babies class taught by Marcia Weinberg and, consequently, has performed in numerous musical revues which he enjoys very much. Some of his favorite acting roles were in Bye Bye Birdie and Milk and Honey. Mike is thrilled to be a part of Sweeney Todd because he loves the difficult and challenging music of Sondheim. Thank you to Peter and Flora for this opportunity. Last revised 1/12/06
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Regis Ross
Regis enjoyed his roles in Gypsy and Fiddler on the Roof and was pleased to work with the talented people at Fountain Hills Community Theater. He is a graduate from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance and also plays the tuba. Last revised 9/1/04
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Allison Roy
Allison is a freshman at Desert Mountain High. She played Hollywood Blonde/Thelma in Gypsy, her first show at Fountain Hills Community Theater. Since then, she has also been a part of FHCT's The Secret Garden. Allison appeared in the fantastically successful CoffeeHouse and has appeared in other local theater productions. She worked with Joey Travolta in a film out in Spring 2003. Allison is thrilled to be part of the Fountain Hills theater and looks forward to many more opportunities to work with the group. Much thanks to her highly supportive family, Mom, Grandpa and Grandma. Last revised 9/1/04
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Jan Sanderson
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Jan is very excited to have this be her first production with FHCT. Sweeney Todd is her favorite show of all time, and is delighted to be a part of the production. Jan received her Bachelor's degree in musical theatre from NAU. She has been in numerous productions around the valley. Some of her favorite include the show As Thousands Cheer with Central Community Players and I Love You, You're Perfect Now Change with MCC. Her most important role however, is being a full-time Mom to her four children. Last revised 1/12/06
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Lacy Sauter
(Johanna in Sweeney Todd) Lacy is thrilled to join the cast of Sweeney Todd! Favorite credits include: The King and I (Anna), The Pirates of Penzance (Mabel), Kiss Me Kate (Kate), The Mikado (Yum-Yum), The Sound of Music, Camelot, West Side Story, Sweet Charity, Music Man, Forum, and others. Lacy will graduate this May, Magna Cum Laude, from the School of Music at Arizona State University with a B.M. in Vocal Performance. "Many thanks to my family, friends and most of all to Chase for always believing in me." Last revised 1/12/06
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Scott Schmelder
Scott is pleased to be making his debut with Fountain Hills Community Theater. He first played the role of The Secret Garden's Albert in Fairfield, CT, in 1996. Previous valley credits include Into the Woods with both PT and SCP, How to Succeed in Business with PT, The Pajama Game with SCP (ariZoni Award), A Little Night Music with Theaterworks and Little Shop of Horrors with SCP to name a few. Favorite roles include Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Barnaby in Hello Dolly. Scott is presently a company member doing children's theater with The Cookie Company of Phoenix. He would like to thank Gregory Jaye and Flora Mogerman for this opportunity and the wonderful cast for their patience and support. Last revised 9/1/04
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Diane Senffner
Diane has now performed roles in what she considers theatre's three funniest farces, with the production of A Flea in Her Ear and multiple performances of Brooke in Noises Off and Diana in Lend Me a Tenor (most recently with Desert Foothills Theatre). In fact, she's wanted to perform Flea ever since seeing the production at Chicago's Goodman Theatre back in '88! Thanks Peter - it was worth the wait! You may have also seen Diane treading the boards with the Unlikely Theatre Company, Theatreworks or at Playwright's Theatre/Edge Project where she also taught acting and directed staged readings. Diane also coaches other actors in the use of English stage dialects. She'd like to thank her handsome husband Rick, for his love, support and encouragement...And Gina Tleel for her excellent Spanish lessons! Last revised 9/1/04
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Tyler Chad Service
Tyler makes his debut on the Fountain Hills Community Theater stage as Dickon in The Secret Garden, but he is no stranger to performing. Some of his roles include: Gavin in Caught in the Net at Copperstate Dinner Theater, the Ringmaster in Barnum, a dancer in Evita at Broadway Desert Palm and Christopher Robin in Winnie the Pooh. Tyler wishes to thank his mother for getting him into the business at the age of 8. Thanks to Mrs. Mecham for teaching me so well and loving me even more, Mr. Shryock for always finding time to let me sing and helping me find those pesky notes!! And, all my friends for helping my ego by letting me think I'm always right. Last revised 9/1/04
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Katey Shea
Katey attends Four Peaks Elementary School in Fountain Hills. She stays busy with gymnastics and church activities, especially her church choir. Katey loves to sing. Last year she could be seen in the ensemble chorus for Desert Stage's production of Into the Woods. Katey has had a blast with the Gypsy cast and enjoyed her roles. She hopes this will be the first of many productions with Fountain Hills Community Theater. Finally, she thanks her Mom for being her taxi to rehearsals! Last revised 9/1/04
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Ashley Shoemaker
Ashley is excited to be returning to the Fountain Hills stage as Dainty Louise in Gypsy. Previously she was seen in Jeannette and Nelson, Move Over, Pippin, Whodunnit, Tribute and played Guinevere in Camelot. She has also had roles in Desert Foothills Community Theater's productions of Quilter's, Once Upon a Mattress and The Music Man. Ashley is currently attending ASU with a major in broadcasting and a minor in theater. A special thanks to Peter, Lauren and the rest of the cast and crew for making this a wonderful experience. Last revised 9/1/04
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Janine Smith
Janine was born in Memphis, TN and relocated to AZ from Utah several years ago. Some of her favorite roles include Lily in The Secret Garden, FHCT (ariZoni nomination and Prizm Award for Best Supporting Actress), Vi Moore in Footloose, Desert Foothills Theater; Princess Leonide in Triumph of Love, Theater Works (Wobie Award for Best Actress in a Musical); Evy in The Gingerbread Lady, Is What it is Theater; Abigail Adams in 1776, FHCT, (ariZoni nomination, Prizm Award for Best Supporting Actress); Anne Anderson in Shenandoah, FHCT; and Broadway Jukebox, FHCT (Prizm Award for Best Actress).?Janine would like to thank Peter Hill for casting her. Mega amounts of love and thanks to her husband, Dick, and the children, Rachel and Erik. Last revised 9/1/04
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Kelly Smith
Kelly has been in many Fountain Hills Community Theater productions including Gypsy, Jesus Christ Superstar, South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease and Jeanette and Nelson, Move over. Kelly is a realtor in Fountain Hills. When he is not selling homes, he loves to find the time to do theater. He enjoys being with his friends at the theater and plans on doing many more shows in the future. Last revised 9/1/04
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Rachel Smith
Rachel debuted as Hollywood Blonde/Agnes in Fountain Hills Community Theater's Gypsy. She attends Desert Mountain High School where she is involved in Chambers and Varsity choirs. She has also performed in various dance groups since the age of three. Rachel would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew of Fountain Hills Community Theater as well as her Mom, Dad and brother Erik for all their support. Last revised 9/1/04
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Val Stasik
VAL STASIK ?has been the driving force behind the award-winning Fountain Hills Community Theater since it’s inception in 1987. Serving as Board President and now Executive Director, she has set goals that have resulted in continued growth and excellence in the theater. Val is the recipient of the 2004 ariZoni Lifetime Award for Outstanding contribution as well as a special as a special award in 2000 for her 5 years of service as treasurer and Executive Director to the ariZoni Board. She has been recognized by the AZ Diamondbacks and Fulton Homes as: “Hometown Hero,” and was one of the first honorees inducted into the Lower Verde River Valley Hall of Fame in 2004. Since 2000, she has been listed in ‘Who’s Who in American Business Women’. Val received a B.A. in Speech and Drama in 1973 and has performed in night clubs and on stage since 1966. Her favorite roles include Aldonza Man of LaMancha, Nancy Oliver!, Anna The King and I, Agnes I Do, I Do, Mama Rose Gypsy, Mary Magdalene Jesus Christ, Superstar, and Mrs. Lovett Sweeney Todd for which she very recently won a Prizm Award here at FHCT. Val wishes to thank her family and everyone at FHCT for bringing her dreams to reality.
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Brian E. Sweis
Brian's first production with Fountain Hills Community Theater is as Dr. Neville Craven in The Secret Garden. His most recent roles include, Retired Joe in Is What It Is Theater's production of Working, and Mr Hasler in Stagebrush Theater's The Pajama Game. Brian is thankful to finally play a character under 50 years old again. While waiting for his ticket to Hollywood, Brian has worked on a few independent films, industrial videos and other local television projects. He also sang the National Anthem for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season at Bank One Ballpark. Brian would like to dedicate his performance to his loved ones that are watching from above. Last revised 9/1/04
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Patricia Tonzi
(Producer, Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Patricia and her husband, Travis, moved to AZ seven years ago and within two weeks they were both on the Board of Directors of the Fountain Hills Community Theater and have been working and volunteering in theater ever since. The theater most definitely consumes one’s life but it is especially rewarding and satisfying and Patricia thrives on it. She is never bored since she “plays” at theater EIGHT days a week. She just finished stage managing Into the Woods at Desert Foothills Theater (in which her husband played Cinderella’s Father) meanwhile she and Travis costumed Harvey for Mesa Encore Theater at the same time. She was the costumer for What the Butler Saw at FHCT in June and she helps out wherever she can for FHCT Youth Theater as well. Patricia sits proudly on the Board of Directors for both FHCT and the ariZoni Theatre Awards. Last revised 1/12/06
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Jennifer Toon
(Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd) Jennifer is thrilled to be part of such a talented cast and crew in her first show at FCHT! Some of her favorite roles include (Lily) The Secret Garden, (Kate) Kiss Me, Kate, (Fiona) Brigadoon, (Mother Abbess) The Sound of Music, (Amalia) She Loves Me and others. Some opera credits include (Musetta) La Boheme and (Dorabella) Cosi fan tutte. Jenn resides in Mesa with her husband and 4 children and is a private voice teacher. She wishes to thank her family, friends and students for their continuous support of her crazy schedule! www.JennToon.com Last revised 1/12/06
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Benoit Torrilhon
Benoit is appearing under duress for the third time on the Fountain Hills Community Theater stage as Mr. Goldstone/Bergeron-Cochon in Gypsy. He previously played Judge Hathorne in The Crucible and Henri in South Pacific. Benoit is very involved with this theater, mostly as prop builder, set construction guy and "Benoit-of-all-trades". Last revised 9/1/04
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Tiana Torrilhon
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Tiana is a 22- year-old senior at ASU, studying theatre and film design and production. She has been performing on the FHCT stage since she was 10, appearing in Oliver! More recent appearances have been in last season's Cabaret, as well as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, A Flea in Her Ear, and Vaudeville, Tonight! She would like to thank all of the behind- the scenes people who work so hard to make us look good, especially Daniel for lighting us so beautifully, as well as her mom, Patty and her other mom Linda, for being the bestest stage managers ever! Last revised 1/12/06
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Carlos Urtubey
(Ensemble in Sweeney Todd) Carlos is a native New Yorker who has lived in Colombia, where he caught and developed the theater & music bugs. He has been playing with the AZ Renaissance Festival for 3 years as "Carlos, El Magnifico," the traveling minstrel. He has also played at the Stagebrush and Copperstate Dinner Theaters. He is also been involved in commercials, radio, TV and film through Dani's Talent Agency. Carlos sends his love to his family, the most significant people in his life. Last revised 1/12/06
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Julie Van Lith
Julie, who is originally from England, moved here via New York where she was a member of the American Renaissance Theatre Company. Her favorite roles include Kate Keller in The Miracle Worker, Rita in Educating Rita and The Human Voice, a one-woman show by Jean Cocteau. Julie would like to thank her family for their love, support and hours of baby-sitting allowing her to be part of The Secret Garden. Julie is a very happy transplant here in the Valley. Last revised 9/1/04
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Jeffry David Walker
Jeffry is a resident of Mesa. He most recently appeared at FHCT in Jekyll and Hyde as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde which won him an ariZoni award. He has also been in Pirates of Penzance as Frederick, My Fair Lady as Freddy, Carousel as Billy Bigelow, Beauty and the Beast as Studley, A Christmas Carol as Topper and South Pacific as sea man. He dedicates all his performances to his beautiful wife Carolyn, his two sons Kenton and Nathan and to God. Last revised 9/26/04
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Richard Wells
Richard has appeared three times as a doctor. His first acting role with lines was as the Doctor in Camille. His second time was as Dr. Baugh in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and his third was as Dr. Panache in A Flea in Her Ear. Other productions include 1776, Amadeus, Dear Ruth, Romeo and Juliet, Overcoming the Dominion of Darkness, Fiddler on the Roof, Taming of the Shrew, Brigadoon, Richard lll, Hello Dolly!, Prelude to a Kiss, Oklahoma, Music Man and Oliver. Last revised 9/1/04
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Marc Williams
Marc returns to the stage after a lengthy theatrical hiatus, last appearing in Hobson High School's (MT) 1973 production of Up the Down Staircase. Marc worked as a standby painter on the movie Thunderbolt and Lightfoot as well as the gaffer for a series of Hawaiian travelogues. He resides in Fountain Hills with his fabulous wife Darlene. ILY. Last revised 9/1/04
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Katie Williams-Ivie
Katie is grateful for the opportunity to play Martha in The Secret Garden once again, after first performing the role in 1996 (thanks Greg). She has been performing throughout the valley for several years including Gilbert Fine Arts, Mesa Community College's - Theatre Outback, ASU's - Lyric Opera Theatre, OnStage Productions and Quantum Leap Productions (formerly known as Funny Business). She has also made several appearances performing for the Phoenix Coyotes and Cactus League's Spring Training. Some of her favorite roles include: Corine in Triumph of Love (for which she won a Best Supporting Actress 2001-2002 ariZoni Award), Claire de Loone in On the Town (for which she was nominated for Best Actress at the 2001-2002 ariZoni awards), Ensemble production of Quilters (nominated for Best Overall Musical), Martha in The Secret Garden, Kate in The Pirates of Penzance and Carmen in Li'l Abner. She would like to thank her family and friends for being so supportive, especially her mom who has been such an amazingly strong role model and friend; her wonderful husband Valley Musician, Music Director, and fellow cast member, Jonathan Ivie; and her dad for being her star. Last revised 9/1/04
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Kevin Winslow
Kevin, BA/Theater/ASU, is proud to be a part of the season here at Fountain Hills. Kevin was seen in the 2001-2002 Cookie Company season with such roles as the Wolf in Peter and the Wolf and Powhatan in Pocahontas. Some of his favorite roles include Wilson Walker in Mother Hicks and Stan from Gnomes, both of which were performed at the Arizona State University. When not onstage, Kevin teaches Martial Arts for all ages across the valley and is a Gondalier at the Hyatt Regency in Scottsdale. He would like to thank God, his family, the staff of Phoenix Theater and Cookie Company, his instructors and most importantly, YOU, the audience for supporting the arts! Carpe Diem! Last revised 9/1/04
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