Meet the Cast (continued)

Kristina Friedgen (Katherine Blake) is delighted to make her LTA acting debut, having previously directed The Woman in Black, A Streetcar Named Desire and The Producers (WATCH winner for Outstanding Musical). TV: Who the Bleep Did I Marry?! Theatre: Marta in Company (MCP), Petra in A Little Night Music (DTC), Belle in My Favorite Year (DTC) and Mary Sunshine in Chicago (ASGT). Selected Directing and Choreography credits: Everybody (Arizona State University), ariZoni winner Best Musical and Best Director, The Drowsy Chaperone (DTC), 42nd Street (ASGT) and Wonderland (YAA).

Molly Johnson (Florist/Laurel) is delighted to be in her second LTA show! She recently appeared as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde The Musical JR. at ACCT and has been doing theater since the age of 5. Molly is a rising senior at Bishop Ireton High School. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support.

Luke Martin (Fish Vendor/Student/Dr. Ehrin/Pastor Bruno/ Wells’ Dad/Officer Kowalski) is so excited to be back on the LTA stage in Freaky Friday! His recent credits include Ensemble in Singin’ in the Rain (TAP), TJ in Sister Act (LTA) and Tom Snout/Ensemble in Something Rotten! (LTA). Luke is thankful to the DC theatre community for continuing to provide him with the opportunities to hone his skills in acting, singing and dancing (especially tap dancing). Luke hopes the show makes you laugh, dance and get a little “freaky!”

Joshua Mutterperl (Adam) is thrilled to be returning to LTA for this show! He previously performed in Something Rotten! and The History Boys here at LTA, and elsewhere he has recently appeared in the title role in Henry V and as King Arthur in Camelot. Josh is a rising senior at William and Mary, double majoring in (Oh,) Biology and Classical Studies. He would like to thank his family, friends and amazing girlfriend for all their support. Much like his character, Josh LOVES a good sandwich. Method acting.

Brenda Parker (Catering Staff/Danielle/Savannah’s Mom/ Ms. Meyers/Officer Sitz) is psyched to have been invited back to “play” at LTA! Her first performance in the DMV was as the bold blonde Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray. Her last show was The Color Purple (SMP) as Church Lady Darlene. Her favorite shows include Kiss Me, Kate (2nd Star), Steel Magnolias, To Kill a Mockingbird and Fences (all at LTA). Brenda thanks her husband, James, and her family for all the support and care.

Eileen Parks (Savannah Understudy/Catering Staff/Student/ Dance Captain) is so excited to be part of this cast and making her LTA debut! Favorite roles include Jo March in Little Women (Bishop O’Connell), Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (Pickwick Players), Natalie in Next to Normal (Ovations) and Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (Theatre Lab). She also had the opportunity to participate in the 2022 Jimmy Awards. She will be attending Coastal Carolina University to pursue a B.F.A. in musical theatre and would like to thank Erin Gardiner and Gretchen Midgley for all of their love and support.

Brandy Reece (Grandma Helene/Gretchen’s Mom/Mrs.

Luckenbill/Mrs. Time) is delighted to be performing in her first production in a very long time. She also sings in Several Species, a Pink Floyd tribute band. Brandy would like to thank her husband, Robb, for his love and support, particularly while she sings incessantly throughout the house.