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NOTES FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Gearing up for another fantastic Tuacahn season makes this one of the most exciting times of the year. Bringing to life the brand new Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella alongside the masterful music of Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell) in The Prince of Egypt and the Tony award-winning Matilda the Musical is an absolute dream. On top of that, we are presenting the story of the legendary recording session with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet, playing in our newly renovated indoor Hafen Theatre. And after a stellar holiday season featuring Fairy Tale Christmas, written by M. Scott McLean and Michael McLean, we are thrilled to be bringing this show back once more. It is destined to be one of your family’s favorite Christmas traditions. Get the most out of your Tuacahn experience by purchasing a 2018 Broadway Season Package. That way you can take advantage of all the following benefits: - Lowest price for all three Broadway shows - 20% savings on most concerts - 15% savings on Fairy Tale Christmas and Million Dollar Quartet - Priority access to concert seats - Complimentary valet for premium season package holders - Notice of special offers for season ticket holders Anyone familiar with Tuacahn knows this is a theater experience unmatched anywhere else. From the larger-than-life set and costume design to the state-of-the-art technical elements and unparalleled talent of the performers, you simply don’t want to miss Tuacahn 2018! Scott S. Anderson
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Scott S. Anderson ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Kevin M. Smith EXECUTIVE PRODUCER presents
Kevin E. Warnick PRODUCER
Tuacahn’s Production of
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s
CINDERELLA
Music by Lyrics & Original Book by New Book by Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein II Douglas Carter Beane
Rebecca Brudner, Aaron Young, Linda Griffin and Erika Amato With
Matt Ban, Josh Black, Sara Gallo, Abby Gershuny, Frank Viveros And
Colin Alexander, Brad Bradley, Bella Calafiura, Gabriela Carrillo, Annelise Cepero, Sophia Deery, Stephen Diaz, Rachel Farr, Cyndal Gilmore, Dustin Hill, Ryan M. Hunt, Shari Jordan, Libby Lloyd, AJ Lockhart, Brayden Morgan, Belen Moyano, Gabriel Navarro, Amos Oliver III, Rachel Perlman, Nicole Powell, Mindy Smoot Robbins, Mimi Robinson, Alexis Sims, Kailey Simmons, Jamie J. Thompson, Santina Umbach, Matthew Varvar, Lauren Von Forell, Avree Walker, Tyrone C. Walker, Scott Whipple, Veronica Yeager
Scenic Design ADAM KOCH
Costume Design JANET SWENSON
Lighting Design NICK VAN HOUTEN
Sound Design JULIE FERRIN
Hair & Makeup Design ANNIE HARDT
Associate Choreographer EDWARD CUELLAR
New York Casting WOJCIK/SEAY
Music Supervision CHRISTOPHER BABBAGE
Associate Artistic Producer RYAN NORTON
Technical Supervision
Production Manager
WES HAMBLIN
CRAIG ENGEL
Production Stage Manager MONICA DICKHENS
Stage Manager HOLLEY HOUSEWRIGHT
Assistant Stage Manager JESSICA BROWNING
Company Manager KARIN EDWARDS
Aerographic Services Flying by Foy flybyfoy.com
Music Direction CHARLIE REUTER Orchestrations DANNY TROOB
Music Adaptation & Arrangements DAVID CHASE
Directed & Choreographed by JANI WALSH-WEBER Sponsored by The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is presented through special arrangement with Rodgers & Hammerstein, an Imagem Company.
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Ella............................................................................................ REBECCA BRUDNER* Topher.............................................................................................AARON YOUNG* Gabrielle............................................................................................... SARA GALLO* Jean-Michel............................................................................................JOSH BLACK Charlotte......................................................................................... ABBY GERSHUNY Madame............................................................................................. ERIKA AMATO* Marie.................................................................................................LINDA GRIFFIN* Sebastian..................................................................................................MATT BAN* Lord Pinkleton.................................................................................FRANK VIVEROS* THE ENSEMBLE
COLIN ALEXANDER*, BRAD BRADLEY*, BELLA CALAFIURA, GABRIELA CARRILLO*, ANNELISE CEPERO, STEPHEN DIAZ*, RACHEL FARR, CYNDAL GILMORE, DUSTIN HILL, RYAN M. HUNT, LIBBY LLOYD, AJ LOCKHART, GABRIEL NAVARRO*, AMOS OLIVER III, RACHEL PERLMAN, NICOLE POWELL*, MINDY SMOOT ROBBINS*, MIMI ROBINSON, ALEXIS SIMS*, KAILEY SIMMONS, JAMIE J. THOMPSON, MATTHEW VARVAR, LAUREN VON FORELL, AVREE WALKER, TYRONE C. WALKER, VERONICA YEAGER*
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UNDERSTUDIES
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Ella: LIBBY LLOYD, Topher: GABRIEL NAVARRO*, Gabrielle: GABRIELA CARRILLO*, Jean-Michel: BRAD BRADLEY*, Charlotte: RACHEL FARR, Madame: SHARI JORDAN*, Marie: MIMI ROBINSON, Lord Pinkleton, Sebastian: COLIN ALEXANDER* *Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States
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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I
Overture.............................................................................................................. Orchestra Prologue ...............................................................................................Ella, The Company Rocky Glen “Me, Who Am I?”............................................ Topher, Sebastian, Lord Pinkleton, Knights Outside the Cottage “In My Own Little Corner”............................................................................................ Ella Throne room of the Royal Palace Town Square “Now is the Time”........................................................................................... Jean-Michel “The Prince Is Giving a Ball”.............. Lord Pinkleton, Townspeople, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle, Ella, Marie Inside the Cottage “Cinderella March”.............................................................................................. Orchestra Outside the Cottage “In My Own Little Corner” (Reprise) “Fol-De-Rol”............................................. Ella, Marie “Impossible”..................................................................................................... Marie, Ella Flight to the Castle “It’s Possible”..................................................................................................... Marie, Ella Ballroom “Gavotte”....................Sebastian, Topher, Lord Pinkleton, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle, Lords & Ladies of the Court “Ten Minutes Ago”........................................................................................... Topher, Ella “Waltz for a Ball”................................................................................................. Orchestra “Ten Minutes Ago”(Reprise)............................... Topher, Ella, Lords & Ladies of the Court
ACT II Entr’acte.............................................................................................................. Orchestra Palace Steps “Stepsister’s Lament”.......................................................... Charlotte, Ladies of the Court Forest “The Pursuit”................Topher, Lord Pinkleton, Lords of the Court, Ella, Footman, Driver “He Was Tall”................................................................................................................ Ella Inside the Cottage “When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight”.......... Ella, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle “A Lovely Night”........................................................ Elle, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle “A Lovely Night” (Reprise).......................................................................... Ella, Gabrielle Forest “Loneliness of Evening”................................................................................... Topher, Ella Throughout the Kingdom “The Prince is Giving a Ball”(Reprise)..........Sebastian, Lord Pinkleton, Heralds, Madame Inside the Cottage “There’s Music in You”...............................................................................................Marie Palace Steps “Now Is the Time” (Reprise)............................................................Jean-Michel, Gabrielle “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”..................................................... Topher, Ella Palace “Ten Minutes Ago” (Reprise)....................................................Topher, Ella, The Company Royal Gardens “Finale”............................................................................................. Marie, The Company Additional lyrics by Douglas Carter Beane, David Chase and Bruce Pomahac
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ORCHESTRA
CINDERELLA
Music Director: Charlie Reuter Keyboard 1/Assistant Music Director: Flint Hawes Keyboard 2: Christopher Babbage Reed 1: (Flute, Piccolo, Alto Flute) Tereasa Payne, Terry Halvorson Reed 2: (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet) Tanner Dawson Trumpet: (Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, Flugelhorn) Amy Paterson Horn: David Lintz Trombone/Bass Trombone: Jay Nygaard Violin 1: Lauren Cordell Violin 2: Kiley Kolodziej Viola: Linda Ghidossi-DeLuca Cello: Tracie Price Bass: Robert Matheson Drums/Percussion: Glenn Webb Music Supervisor: Christopher Babbage Keyboard Programming: Brian Li and Chris Gurr Music Coordinator/Additional Keyboard Programming: Tracie Price
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Margaret Archibald
Andy Cox
Lew Cramer
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David Pugsley
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Zachary Renstrom
Robert J. Simmons
Christine France
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Scott S. Anderson ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Kevin M. Smith EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Kevin E. Warnick PRODUCER
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Tuacahn’s Production of
Roald Dahl’s
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Book Music & Lyrics Dennis Kelly Tim Minchin
Matt Ban, Lydia Ricks, Mindy Smoot Robbins With
Brad Bradley, Sara Gallo, Ashlyn Henderson, Brendan Knox, Nicole Powell, Lilly Mae Stover And
Colin Alexander, Erika Amato, Josh Black, Rebecca Brudner, Bella Calafiura, Gabriela Carrillo, Annelise Cepero, Brady Davis, Sophia Deery, Stephen Diaz, Kadence Edwards, Rachel Farr, Rachel Forni, Abby Gershuny, Cyndal Gilmore, Linda Griffin, Sloane Griffith, Will Haley, Noelle Hammond, Sydney Healy, Dustin Hill, Ryan M. Hunt, Shari Jordan, Libby Lloyd, AJ Lockhart, Brayden Morgan, Taylee Mortenson, Belen Moyano, Gabriel Navarro, Amos Oliver III, Rachel Perlman, Maxwell Rimington, Mylee Robbins, Mimi Robinson, Stella Rose, Alexis Sims, Kailey Simmons, Santina Umbach, Matthew Varvar, Frank Viveros, Lauren Von Forell, Avree Walker, Tyrone C. Walker, Ezekiel Weir, Scott Whipple, Veronica Yeager, Aaron Young Scenic Design BRAD SHELTON
Costume Design MARIA LENN
Lighting Design NICK VAN HOUTEN
Hair & Makeup Design ANNIE HARDT
Associate Choreographer TIGER BROWN
New York Casting WOJCIK/SEAY
Associate Artistic Producer RYAN NORTON Stage Manager HOLLEY HOUSEWRIGHT
Technical Supervision
Production Manager
WES HAMBLIN
CRAIG ENGEL
Assistant Stage Manager JESSICA BROWNING
Sound Design JULIE FERRIN Music Supervision CHRISTOPHER BABBAGE
Production Stage Manager A.J. SULLIVAN
Company Manager KARIN EDWARDS
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Orchestrations & Additional Music CHRIS NIGHTINGALE
Music Direction CHRISTOPHER BABBAGE Choreographed by MARA NEWBERY GREER Directed by IGOR GOLDIN and MARA NEWBERY GREER Sponsored by The George S. and Dolores Dorè Eccles Foundation Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Matilda was first commissioned and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and premiered at The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, England on 9 November 2010. It transferred to the Cambridge Theatre in the West End of London on 25 October 2011 and received its US premiere at the Shubert Theatre, Broadway, USA on 4 March 2013.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
MATILDA
(in order of appearance)
Party Entertainer..............................................................................FRANK VIVEROS* Doctor................................................................................................ RYAN M. HUNT Mrs. Wormwood................................................................................... SARA GALLO* Mr. Wormwood.................................................................................BRAD BRADLEY* Matilda.................................................................................................... LYDIA RICKS Mrs. Phelps.................................................................................... NICOLE POWELL* Miss Honey...................................................................... MINDY SMOOT ROBBINS* The Escapologist....................................................................................JOSH BLACK The Acrobat.......................................................................................... RACHEL FARR Miss Trunchbull.........................................................................................MATT BAN* Rudolpho........................................................................................... STEPHEN DIAZ* Sergei........................................................................................ COLIN ALEXANDER* Bruce...............................................................................................BRENDAN KNOX Lavender..................................................................................ASHLYN HENDERSON Nigel......................................................................................MAXWELL RIMINGTON Amanda........................................................................................ LILLY MAE STOVER
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THE ENSEMBLE
ERIKA AMATO*, REBECCA BRUDNER*, BELLA CALAFIURA, GABRIELA CARRILLO*, SOPHIA DEERY, RACHEL FORNI, ABBY GERSHUNY, CYNDAL GILMORE, LINDA GRIFFIN*, SLOANE GRIFFITH, NOELLE HAMMOND, DUSTIN HILL, SHARI JORDAN*, LIBBY LLOYD, AJ LOCKHART, BRAYDEN MORGAN, TAYLEE MORTENSON, BELEN MOYANO*, GABRIEL NAVARRO*, AMOS OLIVER III, RACHEL PERLMAN, MYLEE ROBBINS, KAILEY SIMMONS, ALEXIS SIMS*, LAUREN VON FORELL, AVREE WALKER, TYRONE C. WALKER, EZEKIEL WEIR, SCOTT WHIPPLE, ARRON YOUNG*
SWINGS
ANNELISE CEPERO, DUSTIN HILL, MIMI ROBINSON, SANTINA UMBACH*, MATTHEW VARVAR, VERONICA YEAGER*
YP SWINGS
WILL HALEY, SYDNEY HEALY, STELLA ROSE Dance Captain – SHARI JORDAN*
UNDERSTUDIES
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance.
Doctor: MATTHEW VARVAR, Mrs. Wormwood: SHARI JORDAN*, Mr. Wormwood: JOSH BLACK, Matilda: NOELLE HAMMOND, Mrs. Phelps: ALEXIS SIMS*, Miss Honey: REBECCA BRUDNER*, Miss Trunchbull: RYAN M. HUNT, Bruce: KADENCE EDWARDS, Lavender: STELLA ROSE, Amanda: SYDNEY HEALY
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ACT I
“Miracle”............................................................................................................ Company “Naughty”.............................................................................................................. Matilda “School Song”.................................................................................................... Company “Pathetic”........................................................................................................ Miss Honey “The Hammer”.................................................. Miss Truchbull, Miss Honey and Children “The Chokey Chant”.......................................................................................... Company “Loud”..............................................................................Mrs. Wormwood and Rudolpho “This Little Girl”............................................................................................... Miss Honey “Bruce”................................................................................................................. Children
ACT II
“Telly”................................................................Mr. Wormwood and Michael Wormwood “When I Grow Up”............................................................................................. Company “I’m Here”.......................................................................... Matilda and The Escapologist “The Smell of Rebellion”................................. Miss Trunchbull, Miss Honey and Children “Quiet”................................................................................................................... Matilda “My House”..................................................................................................... Miss Honey “Revolting Children”.......................................................................................... Company THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
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Music Director: Christopher Babbage Keyboard 1/Associate Music Director: Charlie Reuter Keyboard 2/Assistant Music Director: Flint Hawes Reed 1: (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax) Tereasa Payne, Terry Halvorson Reed 2: (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax) Tanner Dawson Trumpet 1: (Trumpet, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet) DJ Barraclough Trumpet 2: (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet) Suzanne Czarnecki Trombone/Bass Trombone: Jay Nygaard Violin 1: Tara Tichenor Violin 2: Lauren Cordell Viola: Linda Ghidossi-DeLuca Cello: Tracie Price Bass: Isaac Ericksen Guitars: Lisle Crowley Drums/Percussion: Glenn Webb Music Supervisor: Christopher Babbage Music Coordinator/Keyboard Programming: Tracie Price
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Scott S. Anderson ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Kevin M. Smith EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Kevin E. Warnick PRODUCER
presents
Tuacahn’s Production of
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT A New Musical Based on the DreamWorks Animation Film
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Book by PHILLIP LAZEBNIK
Jacob Dickey, Darrell Morris Jr. With
Alexis Sims, Colin Alexander, Dathan B. Williams, Nicole Powell, Marcus Hopkins-Turner, Brad Bradley, Gabriela Carrillo, Santina Umbach, Belen Moyano, Noelle Hammond, Lilly Mae Stover And
Erika Amato, Matt Ban, Josh Black, Rebecca Brudner, Bella Calafiura, Annelise Cepero, Brady Davis, Sophia Deery, Stephen Diaz, Rachel Farr, Sara Gallo, Abby Gershuny, Cyndal Gilmore, Linda Griffin, Sloane Griffith, Will Haley, Dustin Hill, Ryan M. Hunt, Shari Jordan, Brendan Knox, Libby Lloyd, AJ Lockhart, Brayden Morgan, Gabriel Navarro, Amos Oliver III, Rachel Perlman, Mindy Smoot Robbins, Mimi Robinson, Stella Rose, Kailey Simmons, Ashley Talluto, Jamie J. Thompson, Matthew Varvar, Frank Viveros, Lauren Von Forell, Avree Walker, Tyrone C. Walker, Ezekiel Weir, Scott Whipple, Veronica Yeager, Aaron Young Scenic Design BRAD SHELTON Hair & Makeup Design ANNIE HARDT Associate Artistic Producer RYAN NORTON Production Stage Manager HOLLEY HOUSEWRIGHT
Costume Design DUSTIN CROSS
Lighting Design CORY PATTAK
Associate Choreographer ADDY CHAN Technical Supervision WES HAMBLIN Stage Manager AJ SULLIVAN
Sound Design JULIE FERRIN
Lighting Associate ROB SILER
Assistant Costume Design COURTNEY IRIZARRY
Production Manager CRAIG ENGEL
Assistant Stage Manager JESSICA BROWNING
Projection Design JON INFANTE
Company Manager KARIN EDWARDS
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Music Direction/Supervision CHRISTOPHER BABBAGE Choreographer SEAN CHEESMAN Directed by SCOTT S. ANDERSON Sponsored by Findlay Auto Group & SkyWest Airlines The Prince of Egypt is presented through special arrangement with DreamWorks Theatricals, a division of Universal Theatrical Group. The Prince of Egypt received its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, CA Robert Kelley, Artistic Director and Phil Santora, Managing Director and Fredericia Teater, Frederica, Denmark Søren Møller, Creative Producer
CAST OF CHARACTERS Moses............................................................................................... JACOB DICKEY* Ramses................................................................................... DARRELL MORRIS JR.* Tzipporah.............................................................................................. ALEXIS SIMS* Jethro........................................................................................ COLIN ALEXANDER* Pharoah Seti.......................................................................... DATHAN B. WILLIAMS* Tuya............................................................................................... NICOLE POWELL* Hotep.......................................................................... MARCUS HOPKINS-TURNER* Aaron................................................................................................BRAD BRADLEY* Miriam..................................................................................... GABRIELA CARRILLO* Nefertari.....................................................................................SANTINA UMBACH* Yocheved....................................................................................... BELEN MOYANO* Keturah........................................................................................ ANNELISE CEPERO Leah.............................................................................................. LILLY MAE STOVER Young Miriam............................................................................NOELLE HAMMOND Young Aaron......................................................................................... EZEKIEL WEIR THE ENSEMBLE
ERIKA AMATO*, MATT BAN*, JOSH BLACK, REBECCA BRUDNER*, BRADY DAVIS, STEPHEN DIAZ*, SOPHIA DEERY, RACHEL FARR, SARA GALLO*, ABBY GERSHUNY, CYNDAL GILMORE, LINDA GRIFFIN*, SLOANE GRIFFITH, WILL HALEY, DUSTIN HILL, RYAN M. HUNT, BRENDAN KNOX, SHARI JORDAN*, LIBBY LLOYD, BRAYDEN MORGAN, GABRIEL NAVARRO*, AMOS OLIVER III, RACHEL PERLMAN, MIMI ROBINSON, STELLA ROSE, KAILEY SIMMONS, MINDY SMOOT ROBBINS*, ASHLEY TALLUTO*, JAMIE J. THOMPSON, MATTHEW VARVAR, FRANK VIVEROS*, LAUREN VON FORELL, AVREE WALKER, TYRONE C. WALKER, SCOTT WHIPPLE, AARON YOUNG*, VERONICA YEAGER*
SWINGS
BELLA CALAFIURA, AJ LOCKHART DANCE CAPTAIN – VERONICA YEAGER* FIGHT CAPTAIN – MATT BAN*
UNDERSTUDIES
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance.
Moses: AARON YOUNG*, Ramses: AJ LOCKHART, Tzipporah: SARA GALLO*, Jethro: FRANK VIVEROS*, Pharoah Seti: COLIN ALEXANDER*, Tuya: ERIKA AMATO* Hotep: MATT BAN*, Aaron: GABRIEL NAVARRO*, Miriam: SARA GALLO* Nefertari: LAUREN VON FORELL, Yocheved: MIMI ROBINSON, Leah: NOELLE HAMMOND Young Miriam: LILLY MAE STOVER, Young Arron: BRADY DAVIS *Indicates a member of Actors; Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States
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MUSICAL NUMBERS
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
ACT 1
ACT 2
Deliver Us Faster Ma’at/One Weak Link Footprints On The Sand Seti’s Return Dance To The Day All I Ever Wanted I Will Make It Right/ No Power On Earth Through Heaven’s Eyes Never In A Million Years Act 1 Finale
One Of Us The Naming Ceremony Always On Your Side The Plagues For The Rest Of My Life Heartless When You Believe Act 2 Finale
ORCHESTRA Music Director: Christopher Babbage Associate Music Director: Charlie Reuter Keyboard/Assistant Music Director: Flint Hawes Reeds: (Flutes, Bansuris, Recorders, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet) Terry Halvorson Trumpet: Amy Paterson Horn 1: David Lintz Horn 2: Leslie Lintz Violins: Lauren Cordell, Olga Ivanenko, Kiley Kolodziej, Larissa Sah, Tara Tichenor Viola: Linda Ghidossi-DeLuca Cello: Tracie Price Bass: Robert Matheson Guitars: (Guitars, Bouzouki, Oud) David Andersen Percussion: Amanda Morrill Pearson Drums: Glenn Webb Music Supervisor: Christopher Babbage Music Coordinator: Tracie Price Electronic Music Design: Taylor J. Williams Vocal, Incidental & Dance Arrangements/Music Consultant: Dominick Amendum
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Roles listed as (Cinderella: C | Matilda: M | The Prince of Egypt: P)
COLIN ALEXANDER* (C: Ensemble, u/s Lord Pinkleton | M: Ensemble | P: Jethro) Colin hails from London, England and is excited to be making his debut at Tuacahn this year. Recent productions include Jekyll and Hyde (International tour); Sweeny Todd, A Christmas Carol (Denver Center for the Performing Arts); Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy (Edinburgh Intl. Festival Fringe); Man of No Importance, Curtains, Chess, The Mousetrap, (Arvada Center, CO); The Explorer’s Club, Guys and Dolls (Lone Tree Arts Center, CO); Scarlet Letter (PACE Theater); How Green Was My Valley (Central City Opera); Sweet River County (National Tour); Marriage of Figaro, Merry Widow, (London). TV/Film: Emmynominated, The Hiding Place. Special Awards/Training: Henry Award, True West Award, Marlow Award and Silver Angel Trophy Winner. Training: Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, U.K. He is also a proud member of Actors’ Equity. ERIKA AMATO* (C: Madame | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to Tuacahn! Recent theatre credits include: National Tour: Flashdance – The Musical (Miss Wilde). Off-Broadway: Nell Dash (Lady Dashwood – NY Winterfest Best Actress Nomination), Signs Of Life (Berta), The Sphinx Winx (Cleopatra). Regional: Biography (Marion Froude – BWW Best Actress Nomination), The Secret Garden (Mrs. Winthrop), Into The Woods (Witch – BWW Best Actress Nomination), Backwards In High Heels (Lela Rogers), A Funny Thing…Forum (Domina), Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle – at Tuacahn!), Cinderella (Fairy Godmother), How To Succeed… (Miss Jones), White Christmas (Betty), Sleeping Beauty Wakes (Bad Fairy – LA Ovation Awards Best Supporting Actress Nomination), Anything Goes (Reno – ITL Best Actress Nomination), The Bungler (Hyppolite), Nine (Luisa - OC Weekly Award Best Actress Nomination), Sunday In The Park With George (Yvonne), The Sound Of Music (Maria - OC Register Top Ten Best Performances), Macbeth (Witch, Porter). TV/Film credits include Quantum Leap, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Disney’s Enchanted. Erika has also released 5 albums
with her band, Velvet Chain. For complete bio/resume, please visit www.erikaamato. com. Proud member of AEA. MATT BAN* (C: Sebastian | M: Trunchbull | P: u/s Hotep, Fight Captain, Ensemble) Matt is so excited to be back at Tuacahn after spending the Holidays playing the Giant, a gaggle of Princes, Gepetto, and Santa’s most dramatic elf in the world premier of Fairy Tale Christmas. Matt was most recently seen in Syracuse Stage’s production of Next to Normal as Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine. Broadway: Rock of Ages (Dennis DuPree). National Tour: Rock of Ages, Monty Python’s Spamalot (Sir. Bedevere, Black Knight, and more). Selected Regional Credits: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Dr. Watson), Oklahoma (Ali Hakim), Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye), Little Shop of Horrors (Dentist, et al.). Television: HBO’s “Crashing,” CBS’s “Madam Secretary,” ID’s “Deadly Devotions.” Matt is also an accomplished voice over actor, having been featured in cartoons like “Pumpkin Reports” and guided audio tours from Paris to Guam. Matt would like to thank his wonderful Mom, Dad, and sister Monica, his fantastic agents at HCKR, and his incredible wife, Erin! Proud member of Actor’s Equity Association. JOSH BLACK (C: JeanMichel | M: Ensemble, u/s Mr. Wormwood | P: Ensemble) is proudly making his Tuacahn debut. He has recently been in Las Vegas leading “VEGAS! The Show” at The Planet Hollywood and has traveled around the world as a vocalist for Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and The Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan. TheOnlyJoshBlack@gmail.com BRAD BRADLEY* (C: Ensemble, u/s Jean-Michel | M: Mr. Wormwood | P: Aaron) Broadway credits include Billy Elliot, the original casts of Spamalot (Dir. Mike Nichols) Annie Get Your Gun (w/ Bernadette Peters & Reba McEntire) Thou Shalt Not (Susan Stroman) People in the Picture, (Andy Blankenbeuhler) Steel Pier (Susan Stroman)
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST and A Christmas Carol (Mike Ockrent) Brad starred as Patsy opposite Gary Beach’s & Richard Chamberlain’s King Arthur on the 1st National Tour of Spamalot. NYC and Off-Broadway-I am Harvey Milk, Chita: A Legendary Celebration, Ernest in Love. Recently Brad created the role of James in “Jimmy and Carolyn” at Queens Theatre, starred as Igor in Young Frankenstein, Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls and Bert in Mary Poppins. On TV he appeared on the USA’s “Donny!” he directed & choreographed a number for the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade & ran through the streets of NYC naked having a breakdown on NBC’s “Blindspot.” At age 12, Brad was a back up dancer for Michael Jackson in the Pepsi commercial. His podcast Broadways Backbone is available on Soundcloud and iTunes. www.bradbradleyofficial.com
Boston’s Berklee College of Music in 2015 and moved to Los Angeles shortly after. A first generation Mexican-American, Gabriela grew up in a household full of music. She started her professional career in musical theatre at just age 9, when she was cast at the American Girl Theatre in downtown Chicago. Since then, she’s continued to pursue her passion of musical theatre, and also works as a pop songwriter and artist (under the name Gabriela Francesca). Previous roles include Sheila in HAIR, Maria in West Side Story, Nelly in South Pacific, and Ensemble in AIDA. This summer, Gabriela is especially excited to be playing Miriam in The Prince of Egypt. Besides the Dreamworks film being one of her all-time favorites, Gabriela’s childhood
REBECCA BRUDNER* (C: Ella | M: Ensemble, u/s Miss Honey | P: Ensemble ) is honored to be making her Tuacahn debut! Favorite credits: Oklahoma! (Goodspeed); Fiorello!, A Christmas Carol (Berkshire Theatre Group); The Pajama Game, Les Misérables, Lady, Be Good! (College Light Opera Co.). Proud Yale graduate! Thank you to everyone at Tuacahn and Wojcik/Seay Casting for making the seemingly impossible possible, to Dan and Virginia for all their help, to my incredible parents for their support, and to my brother, Sam, for his encouragement and inspiration. rebeccabrudner.com @rebeccabrudner BELLA CALAFIURA (C: Ensemble | M: Ensemble | P: Swing) is thrilled to be making her Tuacahn debut! New York: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (2015, 2016, 2017). Bella graduated from Indiana University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Ballet with a concentration in Arts Management. All my love and thanks to Mom, Dad and LDC Artist Rep. @bellacalafiura GABRIELA CARRILLO* (C: Ensemble, u/s Gabrielle | M: Ensemble | P: Miriam) is thrilled to be a cast member of Tuacahn’s 2018 Summer Season! A native of Chicago, Gabriela graduated from
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST dream was to be an Egyptologist so, in a way, she has been granted her wish of somehow going back to ancient Egypt! Social media: @gfrancescamusic ANNELISE CEPERO (C: Ensemble | M: Swing | P: Keturah) Annelise is a New York native; born in Manhattan and raised just outside of the city in Yonkers, NY. She is so excited to be a part of the TuaFamily this summer season! Annelise is a recent graduate from Montclair State University where she received a BFA in Musical Theatre. Select Regional credits include: the world premiere of The New World at Bucks County Playhouse, Smokey Joe’s Cafe at Theatre Raleigh, Murder Ballad at Cardinal Stage Company, and South Pacific and West Side Story at the Ivoryton Playhouse. Much love to her family and friends, the cast and creative team, and everyone over at Bloc NYC. @annelisecepero
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BRADY DAVIS (M: Ensemble | P: u/s Young Aaron) has been performing on stage since he was 5. His stage credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Willy Wonka, Really Rosie, Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, Camp Rock 2, and most recently as Chip in Beauty and the Beast. His favorite performances were a duo act with his thirteen year old brother on Carnival Cruise Lines, a featured entertainer for the Disney Performing Arts Program and being chosen by the great hip-hop choreographer Hok to model for NIKE. He was one of the youngest students selected to study at the famed Berklee School of Music and Guitar Foundation of America annual Guitar Summit. Brady has placed third in the Silver State Instrumental Competition playing classical guitar. TV & Films, The Route, The Amazing Clown Show and Future Stars Showcase. Even with his busy schedule, Brady has consistently maintained straight A’s. Special thanks to God and his loving family.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST SOPHIA DEERY (C: Swing | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) Thrilled to join Tuacahn’s Summer Season! Stage Directors and Choreographers Observership Class of 2017 – 2018. NYC: 2076 (Mel). Regional: 25th...Spelling Bee (Observership), My Fair Lady (Ensemble), West Side Story (Dance Captain/ Anybodys), Titanic (Kate Murphey), Hello, Dolly! (Minnie Faye). Workshops: Dance With Me: The Music of Air Supply (Swing/ Ensemble), Hotel California (Publicist/Cindy Sue). Training: B.F.A. Musical Theatre, The University of Michigan. Love to Mom, Dad, Sean, & Ty. SOPHIADEERY.COM, @sophdeery STEPHEN DIAZ * (C: Ensemble | M: Rudolpho, Ensemble | P: Ensemble) Thankful to Tuacahn for this debut experience to match the wonder of the canyon! Broadway: West Side Story (dir. Arthur Laurents), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Linda Haberman), Matilda (Canadian Premier); National Tour: Matilda (Rudolpho); Regional: 5th Avenue Theatre (A Chorus Line - Paul), Aladdin a Musical Spectacular (Aladdin - Disney California Adventure), The Muny (West Side Story Chris Bailey). JACOB DICKEY* (P: Moses) could not be happier to make his Tuacahn debut in such an incredible show! Since childhood he has wished for a stage production of The Prince of Egypt and it is a dream come true to be a part of it. Broadway: Aladdin, 1st Nat›l Tour: Aladdin (Aladdin), Regional: Mamma Mia!, Next to Normal. He sends love to his friends, family, and his Irishman. KADENCE EDWARDS (M: u/s Bruce) This 10 yr old is thrilled to be performing again at his Tua-home! His Professional credits include the National/ International tours of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, Newsies, Joseph…Dreamcoat, and The Wizard of Oz at Tuacahn, The Nutcracker with St George Ballet Company, the films Austin’s Christmas Wish, Hunting for Yoda and Dead Trigger,the television
series’ I Said I Loved You…But I Lied, and Extinct. Kadence is grateful for the continued support of his family and for exclamation points!!! RACHEL FARR (C: Ensemble, u/s Charlotte | M: Acrobat, Ensemble | P: Ensemble) is so excited to be back for her second season with Tuacahn. Rachel received her degree in Musical Theatre from the University of Northern Colorado. Some of her favorite credits include Carrie the Musical (historic L.A. Theatre), Tarzan (3D Theatricals), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Sacramento Music Circus), and of course playing Ali in Tuacahn’s production of Mamma Mia! She wants to thank her beautiful mother, her amazing family, and of course her friends who continue to support and encourage her every day! @ray.rich.farr “Creativity take courage.” - Henri Matisse RACHEL FORNI (M: Ensemble) is proud to be making her professional stage debut at Tuacahn this summer! Rachel was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada when she was 2. She is 9 years old and just finished the 3rd grade. When not in dance class, she enjoys reading, traveling with her family and spending time with her 3 cats. Rachel would like to thank her mom and dad for supporting her dream, her sister Emily for always cheering her on and Miss Alyssa Brizzi for believing in her. SARA GALLO* (C: Gabrielle | M: Mrs. Wormwood | P: Ensemble) Sara is stoked to be a part of the Tuacahn 2018 season! A Philly native, her credits include Mamma Mia! (Ali, MUNY), How to Succeed… (Krumholtz, TUTS), Singin’ In the Rain (North Shore Music Theatre), Mamma Mia! (Ogunquit/ Gateway Playhouse), A Christmas Story (Fulton Theatre), Broadway Sings A Muppet Christmas Carol (Beaker, NJPAC), Grease (Cha Cha), Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, and The Little Mermaid (Theatre By The Sea). Proud alumni of The Boston Conservatory. Many thanks to the entire creative team here at Tuacahn for this incredible opportunity. Endless love and gratitude to
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Mom, Dad, Nate, friends, and family for all their support and joy. Be fearless! www.saragallo.net | @sarajgallo ABBY GERSHUNY (C: Charlotte | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) Born in NYC and raised in North Carolina, this L.A. based actress is thrilled to be joining the Tuacahn Family this season! Her most recent and proud stage moment was playing Emma Goldman in Ragtime at the historic Spreckels Theatre in San Diego (2 Craig Noel Awards). Abby currently has a recurring role on the new TV series, This Just In (2017 Emmy nominated, Best Kids Series), and just wrapped a feature film starring Julianne Moore, directed by 2018 Oscar winner, Sebastiån Lelio. Favorite theatre roles include Martha in Secret Garden, Dolly in Annie Get Your Gun, Katisha in The Mikado, The Queen of Hearts in Curious Conversations, and Randia sassy goth zombie in the Off-Broadway play, 13 Fat Girls. Proud alumna of The Hartt
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School, BFA Musical Theatre. All my love to Beep and The Gershuny Vehicle. Thanks Mom! www.abbygershuny.com, Instagram @abbygershuny CYNDAL GILMORE (C: Ensemble | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) began her training at the Peabody Institute for Dance in Baltimore, MD under the guidance of Carol Bartlett & Barbra Weisberger. She continued her training at Towson University where she received her BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography. She has also attended intensives at The Ailey School, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and The Paul Taylor School. Professionally, Cyndal was a company member of Ballet ADI, performing works by Artistic Director & Choreographer, Runqiao Du. After recently moving to NYC, Cyndal is excited to begin her theater journey with Tuacahn! To Mom, Dad, Siona & Yvonne.... sending you all the love and thanks!
SLOANE GRIFFITH (M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) is absolutely thrilled to be returning to the Tuacahn stage! She was last seen here at Tuacahn this past summer having the time of her life playing Young Fiona in Shrek The Musical. Sloane recently finished playing several different roles in Best of Broadway at St. George Musical Theater. Some of her favorite roles include Annie in Annie, Amaryllis in Music Man and Maybelle Aarons in Bridge to Terabithia. 12 year old Sloane attends George Washington Academy where she is a straight A student and a member of the Junior National Honor Society. She has been singing and dancing her entire life with plans on never stopping. She wants to thank her Mom, Dad, and sister, Harper, as well as all her amazing coaches and mentors for all their help and support throughout her theatrical journey. More Info: loanelove4444. sloanelove4444.wixsite.com/sloanegriffith WILL HALEY (M: YP Swing | P: Ensemble) is a thirteen-yearold Las Vegas native and is excited to be back at beautiful Tuacahn. You may have seen him last year as Les in Newsies. Some of his other favorite roles are Ralphie (A Christmas Story), Flounder (The Little Mermaid),
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LINDA GRIFFIN * (C: Marie | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) Happy wife, proud mother, avid cook, lazy gardener. Certified Horticulturist. As a musical actress, she was an original cast member of Broadway shows Something Rotten! and The Drowsy Chaperone and can be heard on both Grammy nominated cast albums. She performed the role of Mrs. Shroeder/ Narrator in Encores’ Anyone Can Whistle at New York’s City Center with Sutton Foster, Raul Esparza and Donna Murphy. She has traveled extensively in the Broadway tours of Wicked (Midwife), A Chorus Line (with Donna McKechnie), 42nd Street (featured in TIME magazine as Anytime Annie) and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl). Other regional credits include roles in Minsky’s, Sister Act, Parfumerie, Mary Poppins, The Producers and Into the Woods. She can also be heard on the soundtracks of Disney’s films, Home on the Range, and Shaggy Dog II. Utah audiences may have seen her in Oliver! as the Widow Corney at Pioneer Theater Company in Salt Lake City. Member of Actors Equity Association for over 30 years.
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Roles listed as (Cinderella: C | Matilda: M | The Prince of Egypt: P)
Gavroche (Les Misérables), Michael Banks (Mary Poppins), Dill Harris (To Kill a Mockingbird), Winthrop (Music Man), Chiron/Lucius (LA Fringe’s Titus Andronicus, Jr.), and a KOL in “Beatles Love” by Cirque du Soleil. He has been in several commercials such as ABC Hyundai, Buca di Beppo, and the Las Vegas High Roller. He also enjoys being a Boy Scout and taking care of his many pets, especially his baby Sun Conure, Boo. He would like to thank his Mom, Dad and brother Ken as well as Karin, Zoe, Ryan, and Scott for helping him follow his dreams. NOELLE HAMMOND (M: Ensemble, u/s Matilda | P: Young Miriam) is a 5th grader from Phoenix who is ecstatic and honored to be performing at Tuacahn! Regional: The Secret Garden (Mary), To Kill a Mockingbird (Scout - National Youth Arts Nom.), School of Rock Youth Production (Katie), The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (Abilene), Les Misérables (Little Cosette - NYA Nom.), and Willy Wonka Jr. (Veruca Salt - NYA Nom.). She enjoys singing, dance classes, playing the Bass and Electric guitar, writing, reading, spelling (recently won her school and district Spelling Bees), basketball, riding her bike and scooter, and pogo stick jumping (record of 2,000 jumps). She would like to thank everyone at Tuacahn and the Creative Teams for Matilda and Prince of Egypt for these incredible opportunities, her grandmother, the Kishbaughs, Dennis, her teachers and everyone at Musical Theatre of Anthem, her twin brother Lennon, and her parents. www.noellehammond.com SYDNEY HEALY (M: YP Swing, u/s Amanda) is so ecstatic to perform at the beautiful and scenic Tuacahn stage! She loves to sing and dance and has always loved to perform in front of people. Some of her favorite performances have been as “Jovie” in Elf Jr. (Lava Ridge Intermediate School), «Pepper» in Annie (Children›s Musical Theatre St George), and «Enchantress» in Twelve Dancing Princesses (CMTSG). Sydney is so grateful for her teachers and coaches that have helped to develop her artistic abilities! She would like to thank them, as well as her family for all their love and support.
ASHLYN HENDERSON (M: Lavender) is excited to make her debut in Tuacahn Amphitheater this year in Matilda, playing one of her dream roles! Ashlyn will be a 7th grade student at Vista School, in Ivins, Utah. She has a love for theater, and enjoys singing, dancing, and traveling. Some of Ashlyn’s favorite roles have been “Annie” in Annie (St.George Musical Theater), and “Ramona” in Ramona Quimby (Brigham’s Playhouse). Ashlyn would like to thank her family for their love and support, as well as her vocal coach, dance, theater, and music teachers. Thank you for helping her shoot for the stars and follow her dreams! DUSTIN HILL (C: Ensemble | M: Swing | P: Ensemble) is returning to the world of musical theater after many years in the world of Cirque du Soleil (La Nouba, Dralion, Alegria). Growing up in Northern Utah he was involved in several community and school productions. At BYU he was on the gymnastics team, and appeared in the ensemble of My Fair Lady. He’s excited to be a #voluntaryist, and to be out here, back in Utah near his big awesome family and good old friends. Many thanks to Mom & Dad, Dave, and Robyn for teaching and guiding the little guy that marched (and still marches) to the beat of a different drum. Instagram: tumblingit RYAN M. HUNT (C: Ensemble | M: Doctor, u/s Trunchbull | P: Ensemble) is thrilled to join the Tuacahn family for this incredible season! National Tours: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Sebastian), Mamma Mia! (Bill Austin), The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Art Garfunkel). Regional: ...Spelling Bee (Panch), Boeing, Boeing (Bernard), Hairspray (Corny Collins), Into the Woods (Baker). B.F.A. University of Evansville. Thank you to Todd, Nikki, family and friends for all their support and, especially, YOU for supporting live theatre.
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST MARCUS HOPKINS-TURNER* (P: Hotep) is a native of Atlanta, GA. His Atlanta theatre credits include Tarzan the Musical (Kerchak), 1776 the Musical (Edward Rutledge), I’m Not Rappaport (The Cowboy), Once On This Island (Armaand) and Father Comes Home From the Wars (Homer). The father of two is excited to be making his Tuacahn debut. SHARI JORDAN* (C: Dance Captain, u/s Madame | M: Ensemble/Dance Captain, u/s Mrs. Wormwood | P: Ensemble) Tuacahn credits: Eight past seasons! Favorite roles include Rosie in Mama Mia, Mother in Disney’s When You Wish, Madame in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mama Bear in Shrek, Nun in Sister Act, Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz (u/s and performed), Adele in Solana (New Works Festival) and dance captain for 15 shows. Shari performed the role of Ulla (and every other female role!) opposite Tony Danza and David Hasselhoff in the Las Vegas production of The Producers. National Tours: The Producers (Ulla u/s and performed/Dance Captain), Crazy For You (Tess). Other: Dead Mum in Billy Elliot (NCT), Shirley Markowitz in The Producers (Hollywood Bowl), Radio City Rockette and a national champion baton twirler. Film: The Producers. Assistant Director/Choreographer: Hollywood Bowl, University of Michigan, Pittsburgh’s CLO, North Shore Music Theater, North Carolina Theatre, and TNT’s Emmy winning AFI tribute to Mel Brooks (and featured role). NCSU Magna Cum Laude graduate. Love to Mom and Dad and my boys, AJ, Jordan and Hudson! BRENDAN KNOX (M: Bruce | P: Ensemble) resides with his family, dog and cat, legos and comic books, in southern CA, and he is super thrilled to join the TUACAHN company this summer. He LOVES to perform theatrically! Regional Credits: Chip, Beauty and the Beast, (Performance Riverside, Landis Perf. Arts); Small Boy, Billy Elliot (McCoy Rigby Entertainment); Young Will, Big Fish (Performance Riverside); Pugsley, The Addams Family. Community Credits: Michael Banks, Mary Poppins (MTOC); puppeteering Flounder, Disney’s The Little Mermaid (MTOC). Live performances: children’s choir, ALS benefit
One Starry Night (Pasadena Playhouse); soloist, APAC Foundation; soloist, Kritzerland Kids Cabaret (The Federal). Endless thanks to: vocal coach, Kris Huston, for helping him grow, to Atkins family at MTOC for valuable experience, to Jodi Julian for opportunities to practice his craft, and to Ryan, the Tuacahn team, and DDO artists Agency for this fun ride. @brendanknoxofficial LIBBY LLOYD (C: Ensemble, u/s Ella | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) is delighted to make her debut with Tuacahn Amphitheatre this summer! As a Utah native, she is no stranger to the wonderful productions at Tuacahn and is excited to be on their stage this season. Libby recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Music Dance Theatre. While at BYU, she was a three-time National Champion with the Cougarette dance team. Libby is eager to move to New York City after finishing the Tuacahn season with her wonderful husband and best friend, Dallas. (Oh, and their cute kitty, Millie!) Select regional credits include: Thoroughly Modern Millie- Millie u/s (MTW), Seven Brides... Brothers-Dorcas (MTW), Aida- Amneris u/s (Woodminster), Anything Goes (PCRT) Previous Utah credits include: Into the Woods-Cinderella (BYU), Big Fish (HCTO), and Mary Poppins (HCTWV). A huge thank you to my husband, family, and God! @libby.lloyd AJ LOCKHART (C: Ensemble/ Asst. Dance Captain | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) considers himself somewhat of a dual citizen of both Chicago, IL, and Atlanta, GA. He attended The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA, pursuing a BFA in Musical Theater. AJ has toured internationally with Bring It On! The Musical in the role of “Cameron”, and most recently with the West Side Story 60th Anniversary Tour as a member of the Shark family! He has also toured nationally with Memphis: The Musical in the role of “Wailin’ Joe”. AJ credits his dedication and determination to following the examples of the four strong women that all had hands in molding him into the man he is today, his mother, aunt, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. I love you all. Thank you to Clear Talent Group for always looking out
WHO’S WHO for me! Remember, lead with love. Favorite regional credits: Dreamgirls (Tiny Joe Dixon), Chicago (Sgt. Fogarty), and Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Ken). BRAYDEN MORGAN (C: Swing | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) Is so excited to be back home in St. George and to perform at Tuacahn again! He was recently pursuing his dreams in New York. Regional credits: Tuacahn’s: Tarzan, Hairspray, The King and I, and Joseph. Other favorite credits include: Singin’ in the Rain(Don), Crazy For You(Bobby), The Producers, Shrek, Wedding Singer, and The Drowsy Chaperone. Film: High School Musical 2. Brayden has danced with BYU’s CDT and BYU’s Theatre Ballet. He would like to thank his incredible family and friends for all of their support! DARRELL MORRIS JR.* (P: Ramses) is thrilled to be spending this summer in the desert at Tuacahn! He has been seen regionally in The Scottsboro Boys (Charlie/ Victoria), Peter Pan (Peter), Boys from Syracuse (Luciana), Crazy for You (Moose). Other credits include Urinetown (Bobby), Aida (Mereb), Side Show (Jake). Training: The Boston Conservatory (MFA, Musical Theatre), Baylor University (BM, Vocal Performance). To my mother- thank you for teaching me to love fiercely. Big love to my family and friends who’ve become family. Endless thanks to Professional for always being in my corner, Stephen for this brilliant material, and Scott, Ryan, W&S and the entire team here at Tuacahn for this wonderful opportunity! For my Poppa. 2 Corinthians 4:5 @darrellmorrisjr TAYLEE MORTENSON (M: Ensemble) is very excited to make her Tuacahn debut in Matilda. She lives in St. George and will be in 6 th grade this fall. Taylee has loved to be on stage and perform since she was a little girl. Her love for entertaining blossomed with her roles as Mr. Greenway in Elf Jr. at the Electric Theater, Snoopy in A Charlie Brown Christmas at SGMT, and Jack
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Argentine born, Utah bred, and NYC based. Proud USU alum. Thanks be to God and endless love to Drew! @_belenmoyano www.belenmoyano.com GABRIEL NAVARRO* (C: Ensemble, u/s Topher | M: Ensemble, u/s Rudolpho | P: Ensemble) thanks YOU for supporting live theatre: We’d look silly without you! He is delighted and honored to be making his Tuacahn debut this season! Selected credits: Tokyo, Japan’s Concert of Love (Aladdin), San Diego Musical Theatre’s 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor), Riverside Rep’s West Side Story (Bernardo), MRE- La Mirada’s West Side Story (Pepe), MRE-La Mirada’s World Premier Empire The Musical (Rudy) Directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, and Musical Theatre West’s Memphis (Perry Como). Endless thanks to Scott S. Anderson, Ryan Norton, Karin Edwards, Scott Wojcik, Gayle Seay, Jani W. Webber, Igor Goldin, Mara Newbery, Sean Cheesman, Chris Babbage and the rest of the Tuacahn Family! Special love and
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gratitude to God, my family, my friends, my amazing fellow cast members, Dave Secor and the entire team at Daniel Hoff Agency! Gabriel is also a proud member of Equity and The Musical Theatre Guild (Los Angeles)! Relax and enjoy the show! INSTAGRAM/WEBSITE: @gabrielnavarrojr www.gabrielnavarrojr.com AMOS OLIVER III (C: Ensemble | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) Born and raised in Saint. Petersburg, Florida, Amos began his professional training at the Academy of Ballet Arts and the Pinellas County Center for the Arts. Prior to AMDA College and Conservatory of Performing Arts-LA, Amos received his BFA in dance performance from The Boston Conservatory. While at the conservatory, he performed many works by world-renowned choreographers. Amos has been seen as “Thad” in NBC’s Hairspray LIVE!, The 50th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Gotham,and many more. Amos’ favourite role to date is Richie in A Chorus Line!! Amos would like to thank God, his family, CESD and his friends for the immense amount of support!! You can follow his journey on social media! Instagram: amosoliver90 RACHEL PERLMAN (C: Ensemble | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) is absolutely elated to be performing in The Prince of Egypt, Matilda, and Cinderella this season…it is a dream come true to work here at Tuacahn! Favorite Credits: National/Int’l Tours: Joseph…Dreamcoat (U.S.A, Canada, Japan), Grease: The Musical on Royal Caribbean (Cha Cha), The Aluminum Show (Spain, Brazil). Regional: West Side Story (North Shore Music Theatre), Mary Poppins (Arkansas Rep, New Bedford Festival Theatre), 42nd Street (Mill Mountain, Interlakes Theatre), All Shook Up (Palace Theatre), Singin’ in the Rain (NBFT), Madagascar (NSMT), Hello Dolly (Interlakes Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Palace Theatre), Holland America Line, Busch Gardens Williamsburg. BFA: Elon University. Endless thanks to ATB, Wojcik/Seay Casting my amazing family, and friends, and my wonderful fiancé, Erik, for their unwavering support and love, no matter the distance. “Who knows what miracles you can achieve, when you believe, somehow you will…you will when you believe.” www.RachelPerlman.com
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST NICOLE POWELL* (C: Ensemble | M: Mrs. Phelps | P: Tuya) Nicole is happy to return to the Tuacahn stage under the wonderful leadership of Scott Anderson. She previously performed in the 2013 season as Muzzy Van Hossmere in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Nicole is originally from Long Island, NY and received her BFA from Howard University where she majored in Acting. She was most recently seen in the Off- Broadway musical comedy Curvy Widow. BROADWAY: Ragtime (revival); Hairspray. OFF-BROADWAY: Curvy Widow; Sistas; Next to Normal. NATIONAL TOURS: South Pacific; Dreamgirls. REGIONAL THEATERS include: Papermill Playhouse, Pittsburgh CLO, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Northshore Music Theatre, Main State Music Theatre, Kansas City Starlight Theatre among others. FILM/TV credits include: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Blue Bloods, Are We There Yet? and Spike Lee’s Drop Squad. Nicole resides in Englewood New Jersey with her hero/husband Ron. Thank you to Scott Wojcik and Gayle Seay, the champions of casting directors! LYDIA RICKS (M: Matilda) is an 11-year old and resides here in Washington County. She is thrilled and extremely grateful to be performing with Tuacahn for the 1st time! Lydia began playing the piano at age 7 and has been singing ever since she could talk. She has a passion for music, both composition and performing. She recently won the Utah State Reflections contest in music composition. Previously she performed as Emily in Saturday’s Warrior, Cindy Lou Who in the Grinch, and an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka the Musical. Lydia was the runner- up in the youth category of the 2017 Dixie’s Got Talent competition where she performed as a pianist/vocalist. She is excited to share the powerful story of Matilda and as Matilda would say, “Even if you’re little you can do a lot!” A special thanks to her family, friends, cast, crew, and coaches for all their love and support. MAXWELL RIMINGTON (M: Nigel) Maxwell is a seventh grader from Utah County, and he’s so pleased to perform the role of Nigel on the amazing Tuacahn stage! He most recently performed on
the professional stage as Les in Newsies, directed by Karen Azenberg, with Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Theatre Company. He performed the title role in Oliver! for PTC’s 2016 season. Other credits include Jojo (Seussical)—directed by Chase Ramsey, a director for the Walt Disney company— Michael Banks (Mary Poppins), and Michael Darling (Peter Pan.) Maxwell trained in musical theater and dance at Utah COPA with Mindy Robbins and Nathan Balser. He’s training in acting for film with SR Studios and in ballroom dance with International Champions Cheyenne Murillo and Sasha Altukhov. Maxwell is a recording artist with two released singles and is part of the Winn & Max duo, which performs the national anthem and inspirational music for special events. Maxwell plays guitar, participates in Boy Scouts, and hopes to someday star in a movie. Maxwell plays guitar, participates in Boy Scouts, and hopes to one day star in a movie. Special thanks to vocal coach Nathan Balser; to Mom, Dad, and Victoria; and to Ryan and the Tuacahn family. www.maxwellrimington.com MINDY SMOOT ROBBINS* (C: Ensemble | M: Miss Honey | P: Ensemble) toured with the Broadway Company of Les Misérables, covering the role of Eponine played by Sutton Foster, and starring Colm Wilkinson. On Tuacahn’s stage, Mindy played Mary (Mary Poppins), Maria (Sound of Music), Eliza (My Fair Lady), Annie (Annie Get Your Gun), and Liesl (Sound of Music). Other credits include Celebration of Christ w/ David Archuleta, Kevin Olusola (Pentatonix) and Jenny Oaks Baker, BYU’s Homecoming Spectacular w/ David Archuleta, Tokyo Disney and BYU’s Young Ambassadors. Mindy recorded for Disney, and with Mandy Moore. She performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Lex DeAzevedo’s, Gloria,The Life of Christ as Mary and guest-starred on the TV series Touched by an Angel. Her voice can be heard on the soundtrack and Feature Film, 12 Dogs of Christmas: The Great Puppy Rescue. Mindy is an owner and Artistic Director of Utah COPA (utahcopa.com), an after school performing arts program in American Fork and Draper. She is thrilled to announce the opening of Utah COPA at Tuacahn this summer! She graduated from BYU with a BFA in Music Dance Theatre and
has taught voice in the BYU School of Music. She is a member of A.E.A. Mindy is married to Conor Robbins and they have four children. Mindy is the daughter of Doug and Marian Smoot of Provo, Utah. She would like to dedicate this show to her mother who is watching from the other side. MYLEE ROBBINS (M: Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining the Tuacahn cast of Matilda. She is excited to be sharing the stage with some of her friends and her Mom, Mindy. Mylee has a passion for theatre and has been watching musicals on the Tuacahn stage since she was a baby. She previously played the role of Annie in Annie for COPA Youth Theatre. She can be seen in the feature film, 12 Dogs of Christmas II, directed by Kieth Merrill and produced by Ken Kragen. Mylee trains in music, dance and theatre at Utah COPA in American Fork. She would like to dedicate this show to her angel Grandma Smoot, who supported her love of theatre and now watches from a better seat. MIMI ROBINSON (C: Ensemble, u/s Marie | M: Swing | P: Ensemble) is delighted to be a part of this tremendous season. National Tours: Cinderella (Gabrielle), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Trixie). Disney Cruise Line (Cruella/Rapunzel behind a screen). Love to my beautiful family and the village that raised me! STELLA ROSE (M: YP Swing, u/s Lavender | P: Ensemble) is thrilled to join Tuacahn for the 2018 season! This will be her third time appearing on the Tuacahn stage and she couldn’t be more excited. Her previous roles include (Teen Newsie) in Newsies, (Lullaby League) in Wizard of Oz, and the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Other roles include Timon in The Lion King, Jr., May Belle in the Brigham’s Playhouse production of Bridge to Terabithia and Virginia in Yes, Virginia; the Musical. She dances with Westside Studio in St. George. Stella loves to read (especially Harry Potter) and always has a book in her hands. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing cards, and being outside. She would like to thank all of her family, friends, coaches, and teachers. She wouldn’t be here without you!
KAILEY SIMMONS (C: Ensemble | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) is excited to be performing in her first season at Tuacahn. As a recent Southern Virginia University graduate, her favorite roles have included Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie; Truvy in Steel Magnolias; Martha in The Secret Garden; Mrs. Sowerberry in Oliver!; Mary, Mother in Lamb of God; and Fanny Price in Mansfield Park. Between shows, she enjoys scuba diving and traveling the globe. Kailey thanks her family and friends for their continued love and support. ALEXIS SIMS* (C: Ensemble | M: Ensemble, u/s Mrs. Phelps | P: Tzipporah) is thrilled to join Tuacahn Center for the Arts for their 2018 Season! Alexis was last seen playing Girl in Girl Shakes Loose’s world premiere directed by May Adrales. She is also the winner of the 2016 Broadway World Dallas Best Actress in a Musical for her rendition of Deena in Dallas Theater Center’s production of Dreamgirls. Favorite credits include: A Chorus Line (Cassie), World Goes Round (Woman 2), Dreamgirls (Deena). NYC: Runaways (Deidre), A Brief Moment of Brevity (Simone), This Is For Us (Katherine), Standard Time (Vocalist). International: Cirque du Soleil’s Banana Shpeel (Vocalist), Smokey Joe’s Café (Brenda), Shout! (Green Girl). Regional: Beehive (Jasmine), Once On This Island (Erzulie), World Goes Round (Woman 1), Jelly’s Last Jam (Hunnie), Hair (“White Boys”). Workshops: Stormy Weather (Young Lena). TV: Law and Order, SVU. Film: Dear Sterling. AEA. University of Michigan. Take 3 Talent. Mom, Dad, Matty, Gran, and Grandma - this is for you. @alexisjeanene LILLY MAE STOVER (M: Amanda | P: Leah) is a 10 year old student at Vista School. She has been in over 10 productions including a previous season with Tuacahn in The Wizard of Oz and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Other favorite shows include White Christmas (Susan Waverly), Annie (Tessie), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), Seussical (young Sour Kangaroo) and Christmas on Broadway (Matilda). She recently returned from a Broadway workshop in NYC where she worked with Tony award winners and many current Broadway stars. Lilly Mae also enjoys acting in film and
commercials. Her most recent movie credit is Enchanted Christmas (Hallmark Channel). She has agency representation in Utah, LA and NYC. “Thank you first to God and thank you Tuacahn for the opportunity to be in my dream show! I also want to give lots of love and hugs to my family, friends and teachers/ coaches for their loving support.” ASHLEY TALLUTO* (P: Ensemble) is thrilled to join the cast of Prince of Egypt and the Tuacahn family this season! National Tours: West Side Story (dance captain) and Flashdance The Musical (ballerina). New York Credits: New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, iLuminate New World Stages, Ludo’s Broken Bride NYMF and ALMA NYC. Regional The Music Man at Northshore Music Theatre. TV: The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. BFA The Boston Conservatory. Endless love to Mom, Dad, friends and CESD. Ashleytalluto.com JAMIE J. THOMPSON (P: Ensemble) A native of Belize, Central America, Jamie Thompson is internationally known and respected for his vision, professionalism and commitment to excellence. He spent his formative years on philanthropic endeavors through the arts. A highlight from those experiences was serving as director and choreographer for productions presented by the Rotary Club of Belize (2005-2009). In addition to his volunteerism, he began formal dance training with the Belize National Dance Company and The Dramatic Forces School of Dance. His passion for dance, stirred by the tutelage of the two institutions, led him to a successful pursuit of earning a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. After college, his professional dance experience began with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre (2010-2014). Since then, he has performed with the Bruce Wood Dance Project, Contemporary Ballet Dallas, and Collin Country Ballet Theatre. Recently, Jamie, served as the Executive/ Artistic Director for the International Conservatory of Performing Arts in North Texas. Currently, he is the Founder and CEO of LyveARTS International LLC- an international organization that is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining a global arts community.
SANTINA UMBACH* (C: Swing | M: Swing | P: Nefertari) is ecstatic about making her Tuacahn debut! Recent Credits include; Broadway: Mamma Mia!; Vegas: Mamma Mia!; Off-Broadway: Dear Jane (Jill), Mad Libs Live!; Select Regional: Evita (Eva Perón) arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Asolo Repertory Theatre (Evita), Speakeasy Stage Company (In The Heights), Huntington Theatre Company (Becoming Cuba), George Street Playhouse (Mambo Italiano); as well as NYMF and various readings/workshops throughout NYC. Proud alumni of the Boston Conservatory. Thanks to her family, Diego, and The Price Group. @santina_umbach MATTHEW VARVAR (C: Ensemble | M: Swing | P: Ensemble) is over the moon to be performing in Tuacahn’s 2018 Summer season! He started training when he was 7 years old, dancing in a range of styles including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap… Etc. As he grew up, he danced with an international modern dance company, “MM2” and has performed in two broadway national tours, “Joseph… Dreamcoat” and “Elf:The Musical” over the past couple of years. Matthew continues to train as he also dabbles in fitness and personal training. He hopes to keep climbing the ladder and inspire others the way he is inspired by the continually growing art around him. He sends so much love to his friends and family and wishes to remind everyone, as stated by Alan Watts “the real secret of life – to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” @matthewvarvar FRANK VIVEROS* (C: Lord Pinkleton | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) Is thrilled to join the Tuacahn family this season! He recently spent two years recreating the role of Ubaldo Piangi on the 25th Anniversary tour of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’. Off-Broadway: Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly; Yellow Brick Road. Regional: Caroline, or Change; Ain’t Misbehavin; Once on this Island; Finding Nemo: The Musical. Gracias to the Team, Wojcik/Seay, Meg/Katie, Friends, Family and of course Matt! - @frrankly
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AVREE WALKER (C: Ensemble | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada and a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. Avree attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas as a scholarship student, representing the program in South Korea, Canada, Europe and though out the United States. Shortly after, Avree became a member of the Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theatre under the direction of Bernard H. Gaddis, touring and performing works by Alvin Ailey, Ulysses Dove, Elisa Monte, Rennie Harris, Milton Myers, Zane Booker, Hope Boykin and many others. Avree joined the cast of Donn Arden’s Jubilee! At Bally’s Las Vegas from 20152016. Avree most recently joined the cast of Vegas! The Show at Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip. He is thrilled to join the Tuacahn family! Instagram: avree14 TYRONE C. WALKER (C: Ensemble | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) is a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of Arts. Tyrone has received dance training from The Washington School of Ballet, School of Nashville Ballet, and Giordano Dance Chicago under full scholarships. Tyrone is a former member of Nashville Ballet 2, Ailey II, MOVEIUS Contemporary Ballet, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. He has been a guest artist
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with Tallahassee Ballet, Eglevsky Ballet, and Nashville Ballet. Tyrone has performed works by many notable choreographers, including Paul Vasterling, Alvin Ailey, Troy Powell, George Faison, Ben Stevenson, Christopher L. Huggins, Robert Battle, and Judith Jamison. He has also performed with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey’s Memoria and The Wiz with Dallas Theater Center. Tyrone is the former Ballet Master of The Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy. He is currently pursuing a career in music and released his first music video titled UP. EZEKIEL WEIR (M: Ensemble | P: Young Aaron) who plays the role of Eric, is extremely proud to be joining the Tuachan cast of Matilda. Ezekiel lives in St.George with his family and attends Crimson View Elementary. He is in the fifth grade, and his favorite subjects are Math and Science. This is Ezekiels first Tuachan performance. He has appeared in St. George Musical Theater’s version of “ A Christmas Story” and “Singing in the Rain”. Ezekiel also enjoys playing soccer , clogging and plays the piano. Ezekiel would like to thank his mom, dad, sister , brother ,and grandparents for their love and support. He also thanks everyone at Tuachan for allowing him to enjoy this valuable experience. Ezekiel would also like to thank Diamond Talent who first instilled in him a love of performing. SCOTT WHIPPLE (C: Swing | M: Michael Wormwood, Ensemble | P: Ensemble) is excited to be returning to Tuacahn this year! He is originally from Mesa, AZ, but is currently based out of New York City. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 2016, with a BFA in Music Dance Theatre. Previous shows include: Newsies (PTC), Shrek, Newsies, & Mamma Mia (Tuacahn), and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (JHP). Thanks to his family, friends, & Heavenly Father for getting him here! @scottwhipple89
DATHAN B. WILLIAMS* (P: Pharaoh Seti) — Tuacahn debut. Broadway — Show Boat (Original Broadway Cast, Stevedore/Busker). Off-Broadway — TWAS/New Heritage Theater: Mary Stuart (Lord Burleigh); Carnegie Hall: Show Boat in Concert (Vocal Ensemble); Pearl Theater Company: Nathan The Wise (Saladin); Second Stage: Buffalo Gal (NYC premiere, James) plus four others. Nat’ Tour —Show Boat (First National, Stevedore/Busker) plus three others. International — The Stratford Festival (8 shows between the ‘90 and ‘91 seasons). Regional — Repertory Theatre of St. Louis/Cincinnati Playhouse: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Rev. Peters/ Uncle Terry/Station Policeman/Station Guard/ Voice Four); Pioneer Theatre: The Count of Monte Cristo (Abbé Faria); Baltimore Center Stage/Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: The Secret Garden (Ben Weatherstaff); Montclair Shakespeare Center: As You Like It (Jaques); Lyric Oklahoma Theater and Maine State Theater: Ragtime (Booker T. Washington); Eugene O’Neill Theater Center: Becoming Tennessee (Auctioneer), American Duet (Uncle Jelly/Nathan) and 38 other regional theaters. Film/TV—Better left Unsaid (Better left Unsaid TV), Sex and the City (Showtime), Romeo and Juliet (CBC). Associate Artistic Director of The Harlem Shakespeare Festival and Associate Professor City College of New York. VERONICA YEAGER* (C: Ensemble | M: Swing | P: Dance Captain, Ensemble) was awarded Utah’s Best in State Individual Dancer and has been a Principal dancer with Odyssey Dance Theatre for the past 19 years. Regional: Peter
Pan (Swing), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Gypsy), Mary Poppins (Annie), Starlight Express (Joule), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Pearl Lady), CATS (Rumpleteazer), Crazy For You (Tess), Tarzan, Newsies, Shrek, Mamma Mia, Footloose, Annie. Film Credits: High School Musical 2, HSM 3, MTV’s American Mall. Tours include: Broadway National Tour Footloose (USA) Mia Micheals RAW (Europe), U.S. Ballroom Champion (Ukraine), Odyssey Dance Theatre (China, Europe, South Korea, Istanbul, Costa Rica, Mexico). She performed with Coca Cola in the 2001 SLC Olympics as well as the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Mahal Kita Eymard, thank you for your constant support. AARON YOUNG* (C: Topher | M: Ensemble | P: Ensemble) is making his Tuacahn debut. Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof. Tour: Cabaret. Regional: Joseph in Joseph...Dreamcoat(Arvada Center); Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees(Finger Lakes Music Theatre Festival); Enjolras in Les Misérables and Lt. Cable in South Pacific(Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre); Rolf in The Sound of Music(Pittsburgh CLO); Kiss Me, Kate(Bay Street Theatre); Carousel(Goodspeed Opera House). He has been a soloist with The Tokyo Philharmonic in Japan and the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra in Taiwan. Training: B.A.; University of Northern Colorado. Thanks to everyone at Tuacahn for the opportunity and for the unending support of family and friends. Follow him on instagram(@youngnaaron) and at www. aaronyoung.net. Thank you for coming and enjoy the show!
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES SCOTT S. ANDERSON (Tuacahn Artistic Director/Director, Prince of Egypt) joined Tuacahn in 2004 and enjoys creatively shaping and leading this dynamic arts institution. He has worked for more than thirty-four years in theatre, film, radio and television. He has been involved in over 100 productions as an actor, director or producer but considers his sixteen years at Tuacahn to be one of his most satisfying challenges. Scott’s more recent directing credits include: Shrek the Musical, Disney’s When You Wish, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Tarzan, Annie, Les Misérables and Peter Pan. He also wrote and directed the acclaimed motion picture The Best Two Years and more recently The Jerk Theory. He continues to work as a writer and director and is always working on new film projects. Scott attended Dixie State College and the University of Utah, where he studied Theater and Film. He is the proud father of three children and ten grandchildren. Scott hopes to shepherd more outstanding entertainment to this unique venue in the years to come.
JANI WALSH-WEBER (Director/ Choreographer, Cinderella) Celebrating her 40th year in the entertainment business, Jani is thrilled to be making her Tuacahn debut as Director/Choreographer. Throughout the course of her career she has worn many hats. As a performer she entertained national and international audiences in some of Broadway’s greatest works including Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, 42nd Street, West Side Story, CATS and many more. As a Resident Director, she has worked with Disney’s Tarzan, The Lion King and Beauty & The Beast (giving notes in fluent German, no less) in Germany and Austria. While living in Europe she also taught the next musical theatre generation giving workshops and classes in dance and audition techniques specializing in the style of Bob Fosse. Her past fifteen years have been centered back in the US where she has been creating and maintaining musical productions, special events and galas for both Walt Disney World and other private organizations and theaters. As a mother to two beautiful daughters, she is particularly proud to be
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bringing the empowering story of Cinderella to Tuacahn audiences. IGOR GOLDIN* (Co-Director, Matilda) Igor Goldin returns to Tuacahn after directing Academy at last year’s New Works Festival. Recently: Austen’s Pride (Seattle 5th Avenue); Passing Through (Goodspeed Musicals, CT). NYC: Yank! (Drama Desk nomination, Outstanding Director of a Musical), With Glee, A Ritual of Faith (both New York Times Critic’s Picks); New York Musical Festival (11 original musicals - 3 NYMF Awards for Excellence in Direction). Regional: A Christmas Story, 26 Pebbles, musical adaptation of Brian Friel’s Molly Sweeney (Human Race Theatre, Dayton, OH); Gypsy, Oklahoma, 1776, Memphis, West Side Story (“Encore” Theatre Award, Best Director), The Producers, Evita, The Music Man (“Encore” Theatre Award), Twelve Angry Men, South Pacific (Engeman Theater, Northport, NY); Sweeney Todd (Syracuse Area Live Theatre Award nomination, Director of the Year), Austen’s Pride (Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival); Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (La Mirada, CA/McCoy Rigby Entertainment); Crossing Swords, Tick, Tick…BOOM! (American Theatre Group); I Love You Because (New Hampshire Theatre Award nomination, Best Direction of a Musical). SDC Joe A. Callaway Award finalist for Distinguished Direction. Thanks to Wojcik Seay Casting for this amazing cast and to Scott, Ryan, our creative, design and stage management teams and all the good people at Tuacahn for their trust, commitment, talent and joy. Mara, you are a pleasure, class act and a rock star! And always, love and thanks to Jeff. MARA NEWBERY GREER* (Co-Director/ Choreographer, Matilda) is thrilled to be returning to Tuacahn after choreographing Shrek last season. Other choreography credits include Thoroughly Modern Millie (Music Theatre Wichita), A Christmas Story, the Musical (Paper Mill Playhouse/ Fulton Theatre), 9 to 5 and Legally Blonde (Sacramento Music Circus), Big Fish (Front Porch Theatricals), Toxic Avenger (Pittsburgh CLO), The Drowsy Chaperone (University of Michigan), the 2015 Lucille Lortel Awards, and the world premiere musical Double Threat Trio (2018 Spark Festival). As a performer, Mara has worked on Broadway, National Tours, and regional theaters across the country. BFA University of Michigan. Upcoming Choreography projects: Guys and Dolls (Music Theatre Wichita), The Music Man (Lexington Theatre Company), and Candide (Chatauqua Opera). Wouldn’t be here without the never ending support of my incredible husband, Michael.
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES EDWARD CUELLAR (Associate Choreographer, Cinderella) is honored to be working at Tuacahn this season. Born and raised in California, he trained at The City PAA under the direction of JP Christensen & David Rosales. He has traveled around the world performing as a dancer, singer, acrobat, and stuntman. Favorite credits include Tokyo Disney, Universal Studios Japan, Indiana Jones 4, Walt Disney World (dance capt./swing), Jordan Sparks, ABC Disney Christmas Parade Feat. Neil Patrick Harris, as well as Beauty & the Beast (ASF). He now resides in New York, where he recently was an ensemble dancer at Radio City Music Hall in the Christmas Spectacular. Love to my family & friends near & far who continue to support me every step of the way. Thank you, Jani, for this wonderful opportunity. I’m am forever grateful. TIGER BROWN (Associate Choreographer) Tiger is incredibly honored and humbled to be part of this stellar team! National Tours: Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl/Enchanted Object), and Elf (Waitress/Ensemble). Select Regional: Newsies (Newsie/Female Ensemble), Mamma Mia (Female Ensemble), Shrek (Tweedle Dee), and A Christmas Story (Mrs. Schwartz/Ensemble.). Associate on upcoming web series Daydream. Proud graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Endless thanks to the Tuacahn family, Igor, and Mara - your trust means the world. Be sure to check out www.tigerbrownnyc.com for updates, and follow along with all of Tiger’s adventures on Instagram, @stigerb. As always, for my family. SEAN CHEESMAN (Choreographer, Prince of Egypt) is an internationally renowned choreographer who has worked with some of the world’s top entertainers, including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Carmen Electra, Tina Turner, Queen Latifah, and Britney Spears. Sean was choreographer and head judge on the reality show/dance competition Dirty Dancing: Time of Your Life and one of the only choreographers to have judged and choreographed for So You Think You Can Dance in the USA, Canada and UK. He has been a choreographer and mentor for the T4 Show Musicool. Sean was born in Trinidad and grew up in Calgary, Canada. From his Canadian beginnings as a figure skater and dancer, Sean went on to study at the Alvin Ailey Dance Center in New York. In the years that followed, he toured with Janet Jackson as a choreographer and dancer. Sean
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appeared in the Warner Brothers film The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston (he also choreographed the dance sequences). Other television works include (as choreographer) the NBC television series Guys Next Door, Soul Train Awards and Janet Jackson’s performance on Saturday Night Live. ADDY CHAN (Associate Choreographer, Prince of Egypt) is a choreographer, producer and casting director from Vancouver, Canada. Some professional highlights include the Disney movie musical franchise Descendants (Assistant to Kenny Ortega & Tony Testa), Nickelodeon’s TV show Make it Pop (Series Choreographer/Creative Director), feature film Full Out and music videos for The Weekend and Kelly Clarkson (Choreographer). Dancer credits include feature films Step Up: All In, Descendants, and Suicide Squad. She is currently a producer for the KINJAZ and is the founder of Addy Chan Casting. Addy is honored to be a part of the POE creative team and would like to thank Sean Cheesman for the opportunity of a lifetime. To the entire POE team, thank you for the endless inspiration! All my love to my family (HI BENNY!) and special shout out to my heart and soulmate Mile. MEYOUYOUME. CHRISTOPHER BABBAGE (Music Supervisor, Music Director: Matilda, The Prince of Egypt): Christopher began his association with Tuacahn in 2008 and is delighted to be surrounded again by the most beautiful vistas in the country! Prior Tuacahn credits: Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, Big River, 25th Annual…Spelling Bee, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Joseph…, Sister Act, Disney’s Tarzan, Peter Pan, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Touring credits include Sister Act (Toronto, First and Second National companies, two Asian tours), Disney’s The Little Mermaid, CATS (North and Latin America), Grease (Asia), Smokey Joe’s Café. Other regional: MerryGo-Round Playhouse, Circa ’21, Forestburgh Playhouse, Struthers Library Theatre, MUNY St. Louis. Staff pianist at AMDA NYC. Graduate of SUNY Fredonia (BM/MM). CHARLIE REUTER (Music Director, Cinderella) Conducted the National Tour of Cinderella. He served as assistant conductor for the Tony Award winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (The Old Globe), Dreamgirls (The Muny), and worked with Trevor Nunn to adapt an original score for Pericles (2016 Drama Desk nominated for Outstanding Music in a Play). As a pianist,
WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES he has played for Disney Cruise Line and School of Rock (Broadway). He holds an MFA in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University and studied orchestral conducting at Juilliard. Past credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher (La Jolla Playhouse); The Light in the Piazza (LPT); How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe); Anything Goes (Gateway/Ogunquit Playhouses) FLINT HAWES (Music Assistant) is very excited for his first summer at Tuacahn. Raised on a farm in Iowa, attended Millikin University in Decatur, IL, and has been on the road ever since. Flint has acted as music director/ conductor for numerous shows at Music Theater Wichita; and as musical director/ associate music director on the national tours of: Jesus Christ Superstar, Peter Pan w/ Cathy Rigby, Disney’s The Lion King, Avenue Q, and Wicked. www.flinthawes.com RYAN NORTON (Associate Artistic Producer/Casting Coordinator, Asst. Director Prince of Egypt) in his 9th season for Tuacahn’s Broadway in the Canyon productions. Previously he was the Assistant Director for Peter Pan and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. In 2013, Ryan made his Tuacahn and regional directorial debut with Tuacahn’s premiere of Disney’s Mulan. Besides producing, he served as the
Associate Director for Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2014) and the regional premiere of Starlight Express. Assistant Director credits include Aladdin, The Little Mermaid (2011), and Tarzan. He has also performed at Tuacahn in several productions, including the original cast of the musical UTAH! As a performer Ryan has worked in New York, Los Angeles, on national tours, and on cruise ships. He has had the opportunity to work with some of Broadway’s biggest names such as Ann Reinking and the late Gregory Hines. Directing credits include: Into the Woods, Oliver!, Seussical the Musical, The Spitfire Grill, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Disney’s High School Musical. Film directing credit: Austin’s Christmas Wish. Thanks to my three angels and LTKSWMHTGCS, I love you with all my heart! A special thanks to Scott Anderson, Kevin Warnick and Kevin Smith! ADAM KOCH (Scenic Design, Cinderella) Tuacahn debut. Internationally, Adam designed the 2017 production of Dreamgirls in Seoul, South Korea. In Washington D.C., Mr. Koch received Helen Hayes nominations (Outstanding Scenic Design) for both Kiss of the Spiderwoman (Signature Theatre) and Bat Boy (1st Stage). Outdoor productions include Carousel, Miss Saigon and Cabaret at Serenbe Playhouse in Atlanta. Additional design credits across the United States
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES include productions at Ford’s Theatre, Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Geva Theatre Center, Cincinnati Playhouse, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Syracuse Stage, Portland Stage, as well as New World Stages and Theatre Row in New York City. Education: Carnegie Mellon University. Dedicated to William and Mary Koch. See more at adamkochassociates.com and on Instagram @instadamkoch. STEVEN ROYAL (Associate Scenic Design, Cinderella) Recipient of the 2015 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Director of a Musical for Bat Boy: The Musical in Washington, D.C. Steven has created experiences all over the world working as Creative Director for The Becker Group and Global Experience Specialists including set designs for Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Other nightlife and event clients include AOL, Google, Target, WWD, A&E, The History Channel, The Saint at Large and Heritage of Pride NYC including designs for Pier 26 and the 30th annual Pier Dance in New York City with Adam Koch. Additionally, Steven has collaborated with Adam on over 60 musicals, plays and
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live events. Other selected design credits include: Gross Indecency (Directed by Moises Kaufman), Saving Kitty (Starring Jennifer Coolidge), Broadway Bares 25 (Directed by Jerry Mitchell), and Lincoln Center Originals (Directed by Lonny Price and Matt Cowart). Education: North Carolina School of the Arts. BRAD SHELTON (Set Design, Matilda/Prince of Egypt) Brad is excited for his 10 th season of designing shows on this world renowned and unforgettable stage! His first set design was Big River in 2008. Since then he has designed Aida, Crazy for You, Hairspray, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Sister Act, Peter Pan, Tarzan, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Newsies, and Mamma Mia! Brad is a graduate of the nationally-ranked College of the Arts at Cal State Fullerton. He also worked for a very popular mouse while living in Southern California, where he worked for the Entertainment Technical Services Department, building and maintaining lots of Shows and Attractions. In 2016 he accepted the Full-Time position as the Tuacahn Resident Designer. He is grateful for Tuacahn letting him live his dream. Brad is a proud father of two beautiful kids and husband to one beautiful wife. WES HAMBLIN (Technical Director) joined Tuacahn in 2006 and brings 18 years of scenery building experience with him, most notably 8 years on the TV series Touched by an Angel. After earning a BFA from USU his career has taken him from Alaska to Florida and New York to California. He is excited to settle in one place fora while and spend time with his family. TRUXTON MOULTON (Assistant Technical Director) is in his 7th season at Tuacahn and is eagerly engaged to be a part of the magic that only Tuacahn can bring. Theater has been a part of his life for 17 years now and has dragged him all over Utah. He started off working at Pioneer Theater Company and the LDS Conference Center. After serving a tour in Iraq he studied technical theater at Snow College and Utah State University. Now with the love and support of his beautiful wife Megan and his 4 crazy kids, he has found his dream job here at Tuacahn. CRAIG ENGEL (Production Manager) (Production Manager) is in his second year as the Production Manager at Tuacahn. Managing last year’s productions of Shrek, Newsies, Mama Mia, and Fairy Tale Christmas at Tuacahn. Previously Craig worked at Dixie State University as their Technical Director, and mixed Audio for Tuacahn productions of Tarzan, Grease, The little Mermaid, Mulan, and Putnam County Spelling Bee. This year’s productions have been a joy to manage. I
WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES would like to thank the production team for producing one of the best technical seasons I have been a part of. JANET SWENSON (Costume Design, Cinderella) During her 44 years on faculty at Brigham Young University, Janet served as Department Associate Chair, Chair of Design & Technology and resident Costume Designer. While teaching, she designed costumes and makeup for over 250 productions. Professionally, Janet spent 15 years designing for Robert Redford’s Sundance Theatre, 19 seasons at the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival and 8 summers at Tuacahn, including this year’s Cinderella and 2016 summer’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame which was named the Utah Outstanding Costume Design by Broadway World. Other professional credits include work at the PCPA, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and Skylight Opera Theatre. Professor Swenson is the recipient of many awards, including the prestigious Karl G. Maeser Award for Creativity. Her most challenging project was designing and supervising construction of over 2,500 costumes for Light of the World, which played to sold-out houses in
the 21,000 seat SLC Conference Center throughout the 2002 Olympics. MARIA LENN (Costume Design, Matilda | Costume Shop Manager) is excited to join Tuacahn full time. She previously worked as the Costume Designer for Newsies as well as Draper for Newsies, Peter Pan, Hunchback of Notre Dame, When You Wish and Sister Act. She holds a MFA in Costume Design and Technology from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Ohio after earning her BFA in the same field at the University of Evansville in Southern Indiana. Throughout her adventures, she has designed costumes for many exciting shows including Cendrillion, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Suessical the Musical, Romeo and Juliet, and Ah, Wilderness. Maria has been captured by the beauty of Tuacahn and is ecstatic to be a part of the splendor. DUSTIN CROSS (Costume Designer, Prince of Egypt) is pleased to be returning to Tuacahn after designing the premiere of Fairytale Christmas. Broadway: The 24 Hour Plays; Off Broadway: Spamilton (New York, Chicago, LA, London), The Glass Menagerie, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cougar The
WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES Musical (St. Luke’s), The Other Josh Cohen (SoHo Playhouse) Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking (Davenport Theater) Regional (select): The Witches of Eastwick, Billy Elliot, Cinderella, Sister Act, From Here to Eternity, Heartbreak Hotel (Regional Premieres), West Side Story, Hello Dolly and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Film: Buttons (starring Dick Van Dyke and Angela Lansbury, November 2018) Many thanks to the everyone on the amazing Costume, Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe teams, including my amazing Associate Designer Courtney Irizarry, for really taking this production the extra mile. Enjoy! www.dustincrossdesigns. com @dustincrossdesigns NICK VAN HOUTEN (Lighting Design, Cinderella/Matilda) is thrilled to be returning for another summer in the desert after previously designing The Hunchback of Notre Dame (2016) and Mamma Mia (2017). Southern California regional credits include: Sweet Charity and Seussical (Norris Theatre), Shakespearience (Theatrical Education Group), Crazy for You (Candlelight Pavilion) and Violet (Chance Theatre). Nick is a staff lighting designer with Disney Parks Live Entertainment in Anaheim, CA with recent projects including Disney Paint the Night Parade (Hong Kong and US), Pixar Play Parade, Disney Junior Dance Party, Avengers Training Initiative, and Frozen Live at the Hyperion. Nick is a graduate of the nationally-ranked College of the Arts at Cal State Fullerton. www.NickVanHouten.com BO TINDELL (Lighting Associate, Cinderella) is a freelance lighting designer based out of Los Angeles and very excited to be returning to Tuacahn for his first production as lighting designer after assisting on Mamma Mia and The Hunchback of Notre Dame the last two summers. Regional Designer Credits: Greenway Court Theatre, Berkeley Playhouse, NY Fringe, Couerage Theatre, The TRIP, Ubuntu Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse. M.F.A. from UC San Diego and B.A. from Cal State Fullerton. www.wbtindell.com
CORY PATTAK (Lighting Design, Prince of Egypt) Thrilled to return to Tuacahan after designing last season’s Newsies. NYC credits include Stalking the Bogeyman (New World Stages), Revolution in the Elbow…(Minetta Lane), Happy We’ll Be (Roseland), Handle with Care (Westside Downstairs), Skippyjon Jones (Theatreworks USA), Freddie Falls in Love (Pershing Square), This Side of Paradise (St. Clements), Unlocked, Nymph Errant, With Glee, The Blue Flower (Prospect Theatre.) Regional: Weston Playhouse, Old Globe, Kennedy Center, Portland Stage, Goodspeed, KC Rep, Bucks County Playhouse, Everyman Theatre Maltz Jupiter, Cap Rep, Syracuse Stage, Indianapolis Opera, Bristol Riverside, Arkansas Rep, Northern Stage, Engeman Theatre and the National Tour of Flashdance. International: Singin’ in the Rain (São Paulo, Brazil) Associate/Assistant: Newsies, Peter and the Starcatcher, A Time to Kill, An Evening with Patti Lupone & Mandy Patinkin, The Story of My Life, Irena’s Vow (Broadway), Heathers (Off-Bway), Band Geeks, How to Succeed… (Goodspeed), Daddy Long Legs (Off Bway/ London), Lost in the Stars, Paint Your Wagon (Encores!), Host and creator of “in 1: the podcast,” featuring interviews with theatrical designers. www.corypattak.com ROB SILER (Assistant Lighting Designer). Broadway: A Delicate Balance, The Front Page. Regional (select credits): Broadway Center Stage: In the Heights (Kennedy Center); The Invisible Hand, In the Heights, Carousel (Olney Theatre Center); Three Sisters (Studio Theatre, DC); Adventure Theatre MTC; Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Design (selected): Occupied Territories (59E59 Theatres); Brooklyn, Bonnie & Clyde, Urinetown (Monumental Theatre Company); Disgraced, Outside Mullingar (Florida Rep), Erminia/The Enchanted Forest (Opera Lafayette); Les Misérables, Red (Riverside Theatre, FL). MFA from the University of Maryland, BFA from Shenandoah University. Thanks to Cory for the opportunity. Love and thanks to Colleen. www.silerlights.com
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES JULIE FERRIN (Sound Design, Cinderella/ Matilda) Ms. Ferrin is honored to be designing the 2018 season of Matilda, Cinderella and Prince of Egypt here at Tuacahn with this amazing team, cast and crew! It is truly spectacular to work here! Julie most recently designed South Pacific with McCoy Rigby Entertainment, Million Dollar Quartet with 3D Theatricals, Mary Poppins and Seussical with Encore of South Bay and Fairytale Christmas right here at Tuacahn PAC. Ms. Ferrin is president of Sound Advice LLC, a sound design, engineering and rental company located in Huntington Beach, Ca. Please visit www.soundadvicedesigns.com for more information and follow us on Facebook at Sound Advice LLC. Julie is a proud member of USA 829 and IATSE Local 504. When not making noise Julie likes to cruise the coast in her classic 57 Chevy! Many thanks to Scott, Ryan, Craig, Monica and everyone at Tuacahn! Thank you for supporting the arts and enjoy show! JONATHAN INFANTE (Projection Designer) Jonathan has designed for broadcast television, professional theatre, the Walt Disney Company and countless live events and concert tours. Jonathan has adapted his passion and knowledge of digital media and merged it with his love and years of experience in live theater to create INFANTEmedia, a full service production company geared to the performing arts. Jonathan is also a producer and director with Southgate Productions in Orange County. Most recent design credits: General Hospital (ABC - TV) Big Fish (Musical Theatre West) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat (Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts) Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer the Musical – National Tour(McCoy Rigby Entertainment) Into the Woods (Southgate Productions) Shrek the Musical (3-D Theatricals) ANNIE HARDT (Wig and Makeup Designer for Cinderella, Matilda, and Prince of Egypt) is thrilled to be back for her fourth season at Tuacahn and is honored to be designing along so many talented creatives this summer. Last summer, Annie designed the wigs and makeup for Mamma Mia and Disney’s Newsies as well as Tuacahn’s Christmas show, Fairytale Christmas. A huge thank you to her fellow coworkers and crew for their support and hard work and to her mother and her husband, Ryan, for their never-ending love and encouragement.
CYNTHIA KLUMPP (Scenic Charge Artist) Cynthia has been privileged to work at Tuacahn since 2007. She has had the opportunity to work at various theaters throughout Utah and currently serves as the scenic charge artist at Centerpoint Legacy Theater. Cynthia has painted 61 sets in the last 4 years. This year’s production of Cinderella is especially nostalgic, as this show was her first show of eight shows as an actress here at Tuacahn. Tuacahn Scenic Credits: Matilda, Cinderella, Prince of Egypt, Newsies, Shrek, Mamma Mia!, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, When You Wish, Beauty & The Beast, Peter Pan, and Sister Act. MONICA DICKHENS* (SM Supervisor/ Production Stage Manager, Cinderella) Tuacahn: Fairy Tale Christmas, Peter Pan, South Pacific, Les Miserable, Sound of Music, Big River, Annie, Footloose, Aida, Tarzan, Cats, Crazy For You, Little Mermaid, Grease, Newsies. National Tours: Sister Act, American Idiot, Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, Camelot (Lou Diamond Phillips), Peter Pan (Cathy Rigby), Jesus Christ Superstar (Carl Anderson). Regional tours: Fiddler, Evita, Showboat, 7 Brides/7Brothers, Annie. Other regional: the MUNY, St. Louis REP, McCoy-Rigby Entertainment, Deaf West, Stages St. Louis, New Jewish Theatre. Proud member AEA. A.J. SULLIVAN* (Production Stage Manager, Matilda) is thrilled to return for his 8th season at Tuacahn Center for the Arts where he has been the Production Stage Manager for Shrek the Musical, the world premiere of Disney’s When You Wish, Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2014), Disney’s Mary Poppins, the pre-Broadway run of Disney’s Aladdin and the critically acclaimed The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Broadway: Legally Blonde, Annie, The Wizard of Oz w/Mickey Rooney and Eartha Kitt. 11 seasons with The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. National Tour of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Favorites: Crazy For You, Evita, Brigadoon, Singing In The Rain, Henry IV, Anne Frank, and many others! Many thanks to Kevin, Kevin, Scott and Ryan. For Jordan, Hudson and, always, Shari. HOLLEY HOUSEWRIGHT* (Procudtion Stage Manager: Prince of Egypt, Stage Manager: Cinderella/Matilda) is thrilled to be returning to Tuacahn for her seventh season. Some favorite regional credits include The Full Monty, Revolutions, Keep on the Sunny Side, Continued on page 65
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and Of Mice and Men. She would like to thank Larson and Josh for the constant reminder. JESSICA BROWNING* (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back Tuacahn for her second season! Regional credits include Once (John W. Engeman Theater), A Christmas Carol (Hangar Theatre), Newsies, Shrek, Mamma Mia! (Tuacahn Center for the Arts), Chasing Rainbows (Goodspeed Musicals), Mamma Mia!, The Music Man, The Wizard of Oz, Oklahoma!, Into the Woods, Grease (The MUNY), The Comedy of Errors, Pippin (Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre). Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Rowdy for your constant love and support! Go Blue! HANNAH MORRIS (Production Assistant) is going into her senior year at The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University pursuing a BFA in Stage Management. Some of her favorite projects include The Drowsy Chaperone (WebCo and Bigfork Summer Playhouse), and Men on Boats (WebCo). She is excited to join the stage management team at Tuacahn for her first season! KARIN EDWARDS (Company Manager) is thrilled to be here at Tuacahn as Team Mom. She has never been on this side of the desk before but has worked at many theatres and on National and International tours as part of the support team for her acting family; Costumes, Lights, House Management, Child Stage Management, Merchandise, etc. Karin spent 2015-16 on the road with the National and International tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with her son Kadence. Previous shows here at Tuacahn include Disney’s Tarzan, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Disney’s
Aladdin, Joseph…Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz, Hairspray, and Grease.Karin has also managed a production company that produced all the live events for the children’s television show LazyTown. Her favorite job of all is mom to her baby, Kadence. KIMBERLEE DAVIS (Animal Trainer/Handler) absolutely loves working at Tuacahn. A Southern Utah University graduate and Southern Utah native, she loves to be able to live and work in the area she loves so much. She has guided her animal team through many productions, including Aladdin, Cinderella, My Fair Lady, Big River, Les Misérables, Footloose, Grease and many more. She thanks her family for their support and her animal and people team for their hard work. WOJCIK | SEAY CASTING (New York Casting) Scott Wojcik and Gayle Seay are excited and proud to be part of the Tuacahn team for a third season. Off-Broadway: Triassic Parq, Chix 6, NEWSical, The Last Session, 666-Funny as Hell and the upcoming Tennessee Williams’ The Two Character Play. Tours: A Chorus Line, Joseph…, The Presidents–starring Rich Little and Oklahoma!. Regional: Riverside Theatre–FL, The Arvada Center–CO, Stages St Louis–MO, Surflight– NJ and Theatre Aspen–CO. Other clients include Theatre of the Stars–GA, The John W Engeman Theatre–NY, The Midtown Direct Rep–NJ and The Astoria Performing Arts Center–NY. Web Series Expert Witness, TV pilot Upstate and the SAG Film Prologue. In development: the play Handle with Care. W | S also casts commercials and print for numerous products and services including
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES Canon Camera, Bose, Verizon, Prego, Goldman Sachs and many pharmaceuticals. www.wscastingonline.com KEVIN M. SMITH (CEO/Executive Producer) has been with Tuacahn for more than sixteen years, serving in various capacities including marketing associate, company manager, production manager, development associate, producer, and Chief Executive Officer. He received his undergraduate from Brigham Young University with a B.A. in Sociology and minor in Business Management and received a Master of Education degree from Southern Utah University. Kevin has produced or coproduced more than 40 musicals at Tuacahn and oversees all facets of Tuacahn operations and programs. Kevin was instrumental in the creation of Utah’s first public charter high school, the Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts, which opened its doors in 1999. Kevin lives in Ivins with his wonderful wife, Rebecca, and their children. KEVIN E. WARNICK (Chief Financial Officer/ Producer) has been associated with Tuacahn since the inaugural 1995 season. Initially hired as a sound designer and engineer, Kevin began producing at Tuacahn in 1999– managing the creation and implementation of the various technical aspects of the theatre’s theatrical productions. Through the years, Kevin has also served as Tuacahn’s Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director. More recently, he assumed his current role as Chief Financial Officer. Kevin received his degree from Brigham Young University and enjoys applying his varied educational and professional background in helping Tuacahn fulfill its mission here among the red rocks of Southern Utah. Originally hailing from Ft. Worth, Texas, Kevin now resides in Ivins with his wife, Kareen, and their three children. DENNIS KELLY (Book, Matilda) Work for theatre includes Debris, Osama the Hero, After the End, Love and Money, Taking Care of Baby, DNA, Orphans, The Gods Weep, and The Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas. He has written the book for the new musical of Pinocchio which opens at the National Theatre at the end of 2017, and in 2018 his new play Girls and Boys opens at the Royal Court. His plays have been performed worldwide and to date have been translated into nearly forty languages. For television he co-wrote and co-created Pulling and wrote and created Utopia, and for film he wrote the screenplay for Black Sea, directed by Kevin MacDonald. He also wrote the book for the Olivier and Tony winning Matilda the Musical. In 2010 DNA became a set text on the GCSE English Literature syllabus.
TIM MINCHIN (Music & Lyrics, Matilda) Tim is a musician, actor, comedian, writer and director. He’s toured extensively in the US, UK and Australia, performing solo, with bands, and with symphony orchestras. He’s released five DVDs, the most recent recorded with the Heritage Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. Screen acting credits include Robin Hood Origins (2018), Secret River (2015), and Californication (Season 6 - 2013). Stage acting credits include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Sydney Theatre Company) and Jesus Christ Superstar (UK/Australia tours). Tim has written extensively for theatre, and is the composer-lyricist of Matilda the Musical (with Dennis Kelly) and Groundhog Day the Musical (with Danny Rubin). ROALD DAHL (1916-1990) was the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and many more of the world’s best-loved children’s stories. He remains one of the world’s greatest storytellers and is celebrated annually by the world’s biggest author-based event, Roald Dahl Day – which is recognized across the globe on 13th September. His first children’s story, James and the Giant Peach, published in 1961 and was a huge hit. Every subsequent book became a best-seller. Today, his stories are available in 59 languages and, by a conservative estimate, he has sold more than 250 million books. Many of these stories have also been adapted for stage and screen, including the 1971 film classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Wes Anderson’s acclaimed Fantastic Mr Fox, and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multiaward-winning production of Matilda The Musical. www.roalddahl.com, www.facebook. com/roalddahl, www.twitter.com/roald_dahl, www.instagram.com/roald_dahl/ STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (Music and Lyrics, Prince of Egypt) wrote the music and lyrics for the current Broadway hit Wicked and has also contributed music and/or lyrics to Godspell, Pippin, The Magic Show, The Baker’s Wife, Working (which he also adapted and directed), Rage, and Children of Eden. For children, he has written songs for two musicals, Captain Louie and My Son Pinocchio. He has also worked in film, collaborating with Alan Menken on the songs for Disney’s Enchanted as well as the animated features Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and writing the songs for the DreamWorks animated feature The Prince of Egypt. A book about his career, “Defying Gravity,” has been released by Applause Books. Mr. Schwartz has been
inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Awards include three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and a tiny handful of tennis trophies. http://www.stephenschwartz.com. PHILIP LAZEBNIK (Book, Prince of Egypt) has written numerous TV shows and feature films in Los Angeles and Europe but is best known for his screenplays for Disney and DreamWorks, including Disney’s Pocahontas and Mulan, and DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt and the legend of El Dorado. Over the last few years Philip has lived in Denmark, where he has written scripts for feature films and television seen across Europe and the United States. DOMINICK AMENDUM (Vocal, Incidental & Dance Arrangements/Music Consultant) served for nearly a decade as associate music supervisor of the international mega-hit musical Wicked, also having conducted and music directed Wicked on Broadway, in Los Angeles, and in cities across the U.S. on the First National Tour. Additionally, Dominick was the arranger and music supervisor for the Broadway musical First Date. Other favorite credits include: Heathers (New World Stages); Gigantic (The Vineyard); Moonshine (Dallas Theatre Center); LMNOP (Houston TUTS); The Blue Flower (SecondStage); Elf the Musical (Paper Mill Playhouse): Secondhand Lions (Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre); The Kid (The New Group); Born to Dance (for Princess Cruise Lines); Cabaret (National Tour); Oliver! (National Tour) The Romance of Mango Rubio (DR2 Theatre). R&H THEATRICALS (Licensor) represents the stage performance rights to over 100 musicals by more than 200 writers. These include works by Rodgers & Hammerstein
(including OKLAHOMA!, SOUTH PACIFIC and THE SOUND OF MUSIC), Rodgers & Hart (PAL JOEY, BABES IN ARMS), and Kern & Hammerstein (SHOW BOAT), as well as musicals by Irving Berlin (ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, WHITE CHRISTMAS), Andrew Lloyd Webber (CATS, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA), Adam Guettel (THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, FLOYD COLLINS), Kurt Weill (THE THREEPENNY OPERA, LADY IN THE DARK), such perennials as BIG RIVER, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, and FOOTLOOSE, and the longest-running revues in the history of Broadway -- SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ -- and Off-Broadway -- I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. Recently added titles include IN THE HEIGHTS, A CATERED AFFAIR, IT’S ONLY LIFE, [title of show], LOVE MUSIK, FACE THE MUSIC, REEFER MADNESS, ALTAR BOYZ, BERNARDA ALBA, MID-LIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL, and BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY. R&H Theatricals is an Imagem company: www.rnh.com. ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org *Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States
PRODUCTION CREDITS TUACAHN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Broadway in the CanyonÂŽ 2018 Cinderella | Matilda | The Prince of Egypt ADMINISTRATION Chairman of the Board.......................Jonathan O. Hafen Guild Chair.......................................................... Lisa Holm Chief Executive Officer............................. Kevin M. Smith Artistic Director....................................Scott S. Anderson Chief Financial Officer........................... Kevin E. Warnick Director - Auxiliary Services, HR/PR........ Joseph Smith Marketing Director................................... Stephanie Finck Marketing Manager........................................... Matt Porter Marketing/Events Manager.................. Weston Goggins Asst. Marketing Manager...........................Allison Hadley Development Manager........................... Steve Bringhurst Associate Artistic Producer..........................Ryan Norton Company Manager..................................... Karin Edwards Asst. Company Manager....................................Zoe Baird Production Manager........................................ Craig Engel Accounting.......................................................... Tina Wilde Payroll Administrator......................................Siera Carroll Director of IT................................................. Craig Maxwell Desktop Support Technician................. Rolando Pereira IT Intern......................................................... Anna Kremnev FRONT OF HOUSE Head House Manager...............................Shannon Smith House Managers.................................... Michelle Hansen, Tonya Horlacher, Nicole Richins, Syd Snow STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Managers.............Monica Dickhens*, A.J. Sullivan* Stage Manager................................. Holley Housewright* Assistant Stage Manager................... Jessica Browning* Production Assistant..................................Hannah Morris ARTISTIC STAFF Directors................................................Jani Walsh-Weber, Igor Goldin*, Mara Newbery Greer* Choreographers................................... Sean Cheeseman, Mara Newbery Greer*, Jani Walsh-Weber Associate Choreographers.....................Edward Cuellar, Tiger Brown, Addy Chan Musical Directors..........................Christopher Babbage, Charlie Reuter Asst. Musical Director..................................... Flint Hawes Scenic Designer.....................Adam Koch, Brad Shelton Scenic Associate...........................................Steven Royal
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Sound Designer................................................. Julie Ferrin Lighting Designers.........Nick Van Houten, Cory Pattak Lighting Associates......................... Rob Siler, Bo Tindell Costume Designers........... Janet Swenson, Maria Lenn, Dustin Cross Makeup & Hair Designer................................Annie Hardt Video Design....................................................... Jon Infante Child Wrangler..................................................Cloe Wood Dialect Coach........................................... Adrianne Moore Russian Dialect Coach...................................Erika Amato Casting Directors...................................Scott Wojcik, Gayle Seay PRODUCTION STAFF Costumes Costume Shop Manager..................................Maria Lenn Cutter/Drapers................Melissa Prichett, Marla Speer, Rebekah Jackson First Hand............................ Faith Brown, Pippin Calame Stitchers............................ Margie Fowler, Lizzie Lotterer, Daylee Reichenbach, Merit Glover, Elizabeth Thune, Erica Butler, Margaret Caster, Rachel Alford Shoppers....................... Cheyenne Davies, Amber Rolfe Milliner....................................................................Jana Stott Specialty Crafts.............. Wilma Mickler, Valerie Sullivan Dawna Kentworthy Wardrobe Manager........................................ Lisha Michel Wardrobe Crew......................... Chip Roa, Shian Jordan, Kaylah Duling, Pippin Calame, Twila Johnson, Annick Tolman Hair & Makeup Supervisor.............................Annie Hardt Hair & Makeup Crew..................................... Amber Rolfe, Amber Moldrem, Savannah Hall, CJ Arbough Wig Technicians........................ Jocie Bundy, Elisa Perez Scenic Technical Director.................................... Wesley Hamblin Assistant Technical Director...................Truxton Moulton Head Carpenter...............................................Kenny Tuttle Carpenters/Welders..............................Colton Anderson, Kory Anderson, Thomas Buck, Trientae Catharina, Alex Cespedes, Timothy Leach, Robert Meredith, Conner Newman, Andrew Partin, Taylor Schroath, Joshua Scott, Austin Singley, Tyler Young Scenic Charge Artist................................Cynthia Klumpp Base Painters........................................ Brindle Brundage, Chloe Demie, Janae Klumpp, Russ Saxton, Eboni Williams
PRODUCTION CREDITS Pyrotechnics.................................................Hyrum Barlow Crew Lead.........................................................Kenny Tuttle Assistant Crew Lead (Cinderella)..................Matt Boyer Assistant Crew Lead (Matilda)....................Frank Bryant Run Crew............. Matt Saria, Josh Demie, Drew Lamb, Brendan Leach, Jayson Lee, Tim Russell, Spencer Schroath, Matthew Boyer, Megan Knight, Ahmad Cadet, Katherine Alder, Caiman Jeffrey, Brock Guthrie, Aaron Gentry, Justin Bruce Flight Automation............................................. Aaron Clark
FACILITIES Maintenance & Grounds
Properties Properties Designer......................................Brad Shelton Prop Coordinator.........................................Alexa Hamblin Assistant Prop Coordinator.......................Mitchell Snow Prop Artisan..................................................... Misha Wulfe
Box Office Manager.................................................. Margi Corona Asst. Managers........ Cash Gines, Tammy Sizemore
Lighting Master Electrician........................................... Chris Simko Asst. M. Electrician ................................... Adam Manning Deck Electrician...........................................Hyrum Barlow Spot Op....... Jesse Cox, Ryan Strecker, Haylee Brann, Sierra Abigail, Jared Berry, Daniel Garner Sound, Music, Film Audio Engineer................................................Chris Powell 2nd Audio Engineer..........................................Kyle Jamison 3rd Audio Engineer.......................................... James Ewell Orchestra Conductors...............................Charlie Reuter, Chris Babbage Vocal, Incidental & Dance Arrangements/Music Consultant........................................ Dominick Amendum A/V System Engineer.....................................Jeff Manning Animals Wrangler.................................................... Kimberlee Davis Assistant Wranglers........... Saige Judd, Katie Gardiner, Aria Hadley-Hulet
Facilities Director............................. Kevin Lounsbury Facilities Manager...............................L. Scott Larsen Maintenance.............................................Hunter Lane, Mose Nio, Hunter Moon Custodial Arts Manager....................Jody Lounsbury Custodial Staff.......Kinley Lounsbury, Cesar Lopez, Rosie Lopez, Stephanie Olstead, Billie Perman
Night Manager.........................................Kim McBride Asst. Manager/Group Sales......... MandiRae Coder Gift Gallery and Saturday Market Manager......................................................... Chris Graham Concessions
Head Manager....................................Jody Lounsbury Managers.........Caitlin Lounsbury, Renee Tohonnie, Kami Larsen Tuacahn ShowCare Manager........................................................Julie Chapman Playbill Publisher.............................................Mills Publishing, Inc. Background Photo credit.....©mozZz.stock.adobe.com Communications Print & Web Design Services......................Relic Agency 1968 Corvair for Matilda provided by Don Ipson
*Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States
Tuacahn is a proud supporter of THE ACTORS FUND www.ActorsFund.org
www.tuacahn.org
This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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HOUSE ETIQUETTE | GUEST INFORMATION CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES Federal copyright laws prohibit the use of cameras and recording devices during a show. Violators may be asked to leave the theatre without a refund and may be subject to copyright infringement actions. Cameras may be used on the plaza level before and after the show.
EMERGENCY In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit and follow instructions given by staff and ushers.
TICKET INFO Ticket Pricing is based on demand and can be changed daily. Prices are only guaranteed at the time the order is processed. For best seating and prices, order your tickets early.
RESTROOMS Restrooms are located on the Plaza adjacent to the Amphitheatre.
FIRST AID CENTER Contact an usher or house manager in case of an emergency.
LATE ARRIVALS OR PATRONS CELLULAR PHONES RETURNING DURING THE SHOW Please turn off all cell phones and other You will be seated at an appropriate break electronic devices. Texting is distracting to in the performance. guests sitting near you and is not allowed. INCLEMENT WEATHER CHILDREN Weather related cancellations are Children under the age of 3 are not extremely rare. Many performances will permitted into the amphitheatre. All continue in the rain. A production is never guests age 3 and above must have their cancelled in advance. Should there be own ticket. Tuacahn provides Tuacahn a cancellation, listen for the information ShowCare, an on-site child care service for provided in the live announcements. A children from infancy through 7 years old. copy of Tuacahn’s Inclement Weather and RETURNING TO THE AMPHITHEATRE? Ticket Exchange Policies are available Get your hand stamped to re-enter the online at tuacahn.org. Please call the amphitheatere. Tuacahn Box Office with any questions.
CONCESSIONS Tuacahn Concessions offers a variety of delicious foods and drinks, including regular and speciality popcorn, hot dogs, ice cream, soft drinks and much more. THE L. DOUGLAS AND MARIAN B. SMOOT GIFT GALLERY is located on the Plaza and provides guests with an outstanding collection of jewelry, unique gifts, t-shirts, music and videos, a large selection of postcards and more! Open year round with extended hours on performance nights. It is staffed with helpful and friendly people. HOUSE MANAGERS Our house managers are in the amphitheatre for your safety and to ensure our guests have a pleasant stay while at Tuacahn. Any usher can help you locate a house manager if you need assistance or help with any situation.
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We’d love to hear from you! Guest Relations Tuacahn Center for the Arts 1100 North Tuacahn Drive, Ste. 1A Ivins, UT 84738 Phone: (435) 652-3300 Toll free: (800) 746-9882 Website: www.tuacahn.org E-mail: boxoffice@tuacahn.org Tuacahn High School (435) 652-3201
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ANASAZI STEAKHOUSE Just minutes from Tuacahn! A unique dining experience in every sense of the word, we are celebrating a decade of great dining with our Tuacahn patrons. Fondue appetizers and desserts along with hot rock cooking can be enjoyed in a casual setting. It will be our pleasure to delight you with the tastiest of cuisine, along with our utmost attentive service. The best steaks in the Southwest grilled to perfection by our chefs, or cooked on a hot
rock right at your table. Ask you waiter about our “Select Seasonal Cuts”. We also offer a great selection of wines, beers, cocktails, martini’s, and single malt scotch to accompany your meal. Come in and excite your senses and make it a truly memorable night. Open Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 9pm, Friday & Saturday 4pm - 9:30pm. Reservations encouraged, call 435-674-0095. Located at 1234 West Sunset Blvd. St. George. www.anasazisteakhouse.com
OUT ON THE TOWN GUIDE BENJA THAI & SUSHI Located in Ancestor Square, Benja Thai & Sushi Restaurant is one of St. George’s distinctive dining experiences. We use the freshest Thai herbs, making our entrees full of aroma, delicious and healthy. Our food is full of exotic contrasts and flavors, and each meal is prepared to order. Our sushi is “edible art”, made from the highest quality fish and seafood. We hope you feel comfortable and invited in our casual Thai atmosphere. Please join us for lunch or dinner Monday - Saturday 11:30am 10pm in Ancestor Square, 2 W St. George Blvd. #12, St. George 435-628-9538
BENJA’S THAI GARDEN Located just south of Red Cliffs Mall. Join us at Benja Thai Garden restaurant, serving the same delectable flavors and exotic tastes of the orient Benja Thai is famous for! You’ll find our food and atmosphere nourishing for heart and soul. Book our banquet room for your next celebration or meeting, seats up to 80. Please join us Monday - Saturday 11am - 10pm, and Sunday 5pm - 9pm. 435 North 1680 East # 14, St. George, 435-251-9301 BLACK BEAR DINER You’ll feel right at home dining in our mountain cabin décor restaurants nestled amongst the beautiful Red Rocks of Southern Utah. Black Bear is home-style comfort food at its best, from the
Seven Years Running! 2011–2018
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Tuacahn Guests call ahead for Priority Reservations Wine and Beer Available
Open Daily 6 AM–10 PM Washington St. George 965 HooDoo Way 1245 S. Main St. (Exit 6)
(Exit 13)
435-656-BEAR (2327)
Opening July 2nd
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OUT ON THE TOWN GUIDE fresh baked fruit cobblers, and cream pies, to our mouth-watering 50-year-old recipe for meat loaf or our delectable chicken pot pie, both baked daily like your grandmother would make it. Our chef starts roasting prime rib hours before you start getting hungry, and there’s a fantastic Idaho trout by request only. Voted Best of State 8 years in a row, Black Bear Diner has a fun, casual atmosphere. The kids will love the carved bears and the free ice cream sundaes served with each kid’s meal after 11 am. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 6am – 10pm daily. Wine and Beer available. Our original St. George location is just off Exit 6, 1245 S. Main Street - 435-656-BEAR (2327), and our new Washington location at 965 HooDoo Way, just off Exit 13, opens July 2.
BOULEVARD DINER Relax and take a break from the “hurry-up and eat” world. The “Boulevard Diner” offers our famous 1/4lb hamburger with our homemade bun, or a large selection of made to order deli sandwiches with fresh homemade buns, soups, salads, and tasty “daily specials”. Open 11am to 5pm Monday thru Saturday – located inside Boulevard Home Furnishings 390 N. Mall Drive, St. George, UT 84790. Find us on the web at www.boulevardhome. com, check us out on Facebook or just give us a call at 435-986-3100. CAFÉ SABOR Serving lunch, dinner and drinks, Café Sabor offers not only great food, but a lively, fun atmosphere to round out your Tuacahn experience. Mexican FIESTA Cuisine is how
“A Dining Experience That is Truly Out of the Ordinary.”
Just minutes from Tuacahn!
COUPON ST EA K H O U S E & G A LLE RY Open Sun. - Thurs. 5 - 9pm, Fri. & Sat. 4 - 9:30pm 1234 West Sunset Blvd. • St. George 435-674-0095 www.anasazisteakhouse.com
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we like to say it - Mexican with celebration! Our daily specials give you deliciously great deals. We’ve brought to our newest location some of our Logan favorites including Bluebird Chocolates and Aggie Ice Cream. Open every day at 11:00 am, Find us at 290 E. St. George Blvd, or call 435-218-7775. ww.w.cafésabor.com
Patio Dining "Best Restaurant..." OPEN 7 Days a Week
TOWER BUILDING AT ANCESTOR SQUARE ST. GEORGE BLVD. & MAIN STREET
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Casual Fine Dining | Contemporary American
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435.216.7311
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“Best Breakfast in Town”
CHUCK-A-RAMA Where the choice is yours, you can help yourself to St. George’s finest selection of fresh homemade salads, entrees, and desserts, all included in one low price. Located near The Outlets at Zion. Open daily - Monday thru Saturday, lunch 11am-4pm, dinner 4pm – 9pm. Saturday, breakfast 8am - 10:30am, lunch 11am - 4pm, dinner 4pm - 9pm. Sunday, breakfast 8am 10:30am, dinner 11am - 8pm. FISH ROCK GRILLE Located at The Ledges Golf Club, Fish Rock Grille is a casual family-friendly restaurant open to the public for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the views of the course and beyond as you dine on our skillfully prepared dishes. Serving seafood, roasted chicken, ribs and steak, along with delightful soups and salads. Fish and Chips are a longtime favorite, and our lunch special every Friday. Join us for our monthly chefs dinner featuring wines, beers, cheeses and more paired with a six-course dinner, see web site for details www.ledges.com/events. Open for lunch Monday – Saturday 11
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– 3, and dinner Wednesday Saturday 5 – 8. 1585 W Ledges Parkway, St. George 435-634-4650 GEORGE’S CORNER RESTAURANT & PUB Head over to historic downtown St. George for great American food At George’s! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7am - midnight seven days a week. Following in the footsteps of the Big Hand Café that stood on this same spot from 1930 – 1963, George’s is the favorite gathering place for St. George residences and visitors alike. Promising “Especially Good Food”, you will be delighted with the menu and ambiance at George’s Corner in Ancestor Square. Located on the corner of St. George Boulevard and Main, St. George. 435-216-7311, Check our live entertainment schedule at www.stgeorgecafe.com. KNEADERS BAKERY AND CAFÉ Award-winning bread, sandwiches, salads, pastries and breakfast all under one roof! Kneaders Bakery & Café, located in St. George, prides itself on doing things the right way. We bake all of our breads each day in-house using only a handful of natural ingredients. No preservatives or additives of any kind. We make our amazing sandwiches with that delicious bread and other wholesome ingredients like slow-roasted,
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Saturdays 9am-NOON May 26–October 27 locally grown produce arts & crafts
| live music
435-632-3721 farmersmarketdowntown.com st. george blvd. & main street
OUT ON THE TOWN GUIDE hand pulled turkey that we roast every night. We offer gourmet salads, soups, smoothies and over 42 freshly-prepared pastries. Start your day off right with our world-famous All-You-Can-Eat Chunky Cinnamon French Toast. Mornings will never be the same again! Come home to Kneaders! 99 North Bluff Street St George, UT 84770 (435)767-9450 7am to 10pm (Monday thru Saturday) Closed Sunday. Dine in, take out, drive through, or order online at kneaders.com PAINTED PONY RESTAURANT Voted “Best Dining” in Southern Utah. The Painted Pony is an exciting, unique restaurant serving innovative cuisine with regional specialties in an artistic,
contemporary environment. Casual fine dining indoors or on the Patio. With an extensive wine list, generous portions attentive service and reasonable prices you’ll be sure to return to “The Pony” anytime you are in St. George. Open 7 days a week: Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am – 4pm & Dinner 4pm Daily. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence & DiRoNA Distinguished Restaurants of North America. Located in St. George at the Tower at Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George. 435-634-1700, www.painted-pony.com PIZZA/PASTA FACTORY All St. George Pizza Factory locations use the best cheeses, meats, and veggies to custom-
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OUT ON THE TOWN GUIDE build a pizza to your specifications. If you love flavors that sizzle together, order a PF Specialty pizza, combinations with exciting sauces and delicious crusts. Our bread twists are legendary. The freshest, fussed over salad bar in Southern Utah, house made soups, unique sandwiches, and calzones are other tempting options. Dine in, take-out or Delivery available at Pizza Factory (downtown) 435628-1234, Pizza Factory Express
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(westside) 435-634-1234 and Pizza Factory-Pineview (eastside) 435-688-2656. Southern Utah’s best pasta, freshest salads and soups are found at the Pasta Factory in Ancestor Square 435674-3753. Custom-build your own Pasta meals by choosing from a variety of noodles, sauces, and savory toppings, or enjoy one of our amazing entrees. Climate controlled patio dining and banquet room available.
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THE SHOPPES AT ZION While shopping at the Shoppes at Zion we invite you to dine in one of these fine restaurants: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, HuHot Mongolian Grill (Coming Soon), Outback Steakhouse, Roy’s Pizza & Pasta, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Starbucks, Smashburger and Wing Nutz, 250 North Main Red Cliffs Drive, St. George. www.theshoppesatzion.com XETAVA GARDENS CAFE Located in Kayenta’s Coyote Gulch Art Village at 815 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins. Surrounded by beautiful red cliffs and desert gardens, Xetava is the perfect place to relax and share an evening under
the stars. Our menu promises all the delights of fine dining with an atmosphere that nourishes the soul. We also offer delicious coffees and espresso, breakfast and lunch, and a full wine and beer list. This is Xetava Gardens Café, where taste experiences are rivaled only by visual sensations. Open Monday Wednesday 9 - 5, Thurs - Sun 9 - 9. Dinner reservations recommended: 435-656-0165. www.xetava.com
please support these business and let them know where you saw their ad.
Still St . George’s Favorite Pizza and Pasta
Pizza Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 628-1234 St. George Blvd. & Main
Pizza Factory Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-1234 1930 W. Sunset Blvd.
Pasta Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674-3753 St. George Blvd. & Main
Pizza Factory Pineview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 688-2656 2376 E. Red Cliffs Dr.
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