G. AARON SILER
(Charlie Brown)
is very excited to be a part of the Plaza Theater Company! He has been in numerous productions in DFW and at other theaters in the US. Favorite roles include Pap in BIG RIVER, Lazar Wolf in THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Big Julie in GUYS AND DOLLS, Hank in THE MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES, Levi in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and Odysseus in THE ODYSSEY. He is married to his own cute little red-headed girl, Milette, and has three wonderful kids. Good Grief!
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CURT MEGA
(Snoopy)
Curt is thrilled and honored to be in Plaza's opening 2007 show! AND to be working with a cast of fantastic people as well as close friends putting on his favorite comic strip of all time! Favorite roles include Jesus (GODSPELL), Huck Finn (BIG RIVER), Otto Frank (DIARY OF ANNE FRANK). His voice has been featured as the character of Agent X (sidekick to Chester Cheetah) at Cheetos.com. He currently works full time as the resident Technical Coordinator for Creative Arts Theatre and School (CATS) in Arlington. In the near future he hopes to pursue film. "Thanks to Jace and Tin for always reminding me to think big! And mostly to Jesus, my best friend and my Lord"
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WESLEY BOURLAND
(Snoopy)
is a senior at University of North Texas who really, really wants to graduate. However, instead of studying, he does theatre - including recent roles in THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, CABARET, A DREAM PLAY, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, and CHILDREN OF EDEN. He just closed (literally, last week) a production of Eric Bogosian’s subUrbia, and will be seen next in Stage West’s NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC. He is also directing GODSPELL for McKinney Repertory Theatre in August. In his free time, he likes to … um … he’s trying to remember the last time he had free time. Wes considers it an absolute blessing to work with JaceSon and Tina, two of his favorite directors and people on the planet, and is honored to help them realize their dream with Plaza Theatre.
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TINA BARRUS
(Sally Brown)
Tina is a veteran of literally hundreds of productions having first appeared on stage at the tender age of five. To date her favorite roles include Lena Lamont in Singin' in the Rain, Lily St. Regis in Annie and Florence Rains in The Man With The Pointed Toes. She is the proud Mother of five creative and precocious kids and loves reading and singing with her kiddos every chance she gets. Tina is a native of Perry, Utah but is excited to have called Texas "home" for the past three years.
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MILETTE SILER
(Lucy)
is honored to be a part of the Plaza Theater Company. She played the part of Pamela Wright in the Plaza production of THE MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES. Milette has been privileged to be a part of several local DFW theater productions, her favorites including: THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, BIG RIVER, THE COMPLEAT WRKS OF WLLM SHKSPR. ABRIDGED, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Her favorite role however, is that of wife and mom to Dana, Ryan, and Mitch. "Big Hugs, guys!".
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KYLE ADAMS
(Linus)
is thrilled to be returning to kick-off the great Plaza Center Theatre with some of his favorite people in the acting world. He is honored having been considered for roles such as Tom in THE MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES and now Linus to begin what he is sure will be a milestone in Cleburne history. He has had the pleasure of working with the Silers and the Barruses in shows such as BIG RIVER, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, and SEVEN BROTHERS FOR SEVEN BRIDES where they all came together at the Artisan Center Theater in Hurst. His other credits include THE DESK SET, BYE BYE BIRDIE, FATHER OF THE BRIDE, SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, and GODSPELL He currently resides in Grand Prairie and works as a computer programmer, but someday he hopes to make a living off his passions of writing, acting, and singing. Once I get there, I will remember that everything I learned came from watching JaceSon and Aaron and their lovely wives hard at work in their craft. Much love to my friends and inspirations!
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JACESON P. BARRUS
(Schroeder)
Playing here at Plaza Theatre is a dream come true for JaceSon. He has spent his life working and performing in the theater and counts Big River, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Lucky Stiff and The Music Man among his favorite productions. In his spare time (what's that?) he loves to watch classic movies and study American Civil War trivia. JaceSon loves to team direct with Tina, his beautiful wife of 14 years and sends his love to his favorite kiddos, Tab, Park, Cam, Edie and Mira.
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CHERI DEE MEGA
(Music Director)
is delighted to be working with JaceSon and Tina again, two of her favorite directors! She has been musical director or pianist for numerous productions at CATS and Artisan Center Theater and is excited to help launch Plaza Theater with this production of Charlie Brown. Favorite previous involvements include BIG RIVER, GODSPELL, SEVER BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, BEST CHRISTMAS PAGENT EVER, WIZARD OF OZ, and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. She teaches private Piano, Guitar and Voice. Cheri would like to thank her husband, Brian for letting her play at this very fun hobby and as always she's having a blast doing all of this along side her son, Curt. Thank you most of all to Jesus for energy and the grace to keep going and to Him be all glory.
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KAREN TRAHAN
(Stage Manager)
is excited and grateful for the opportunity to stage manage for the grand opening show of Plaza Center Theatre. Recent stage managing credits include SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN and GODSPELL at Artisan Center Theatre in Hurst, TX. Other credits include performing at Artie's Playhouse in THE TORTOISE, THE HARE, AND THE REALLY CLOSE SHAVE as well as props for THE MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES at The Plaza Theater Company and sound operator for NOISES OFF at Onstage in Bedford, TX. Karen would like to extend a huge thanks to her theater friends that she is blessed to work with and learn from.
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DARCY FARRIGNTON
(Props)
is excited to be working with Plaza Theatre and trying her hand “behind the scenes” as prop manager. Favorite on stage rolls include Vera Sanders in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, Golde in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, disciple in GODSPELL and multiple characters in Theatre Arlington’s production of LUCKY STIFF. Past experience includes director, choreographer, studio vocalist, vocal coach, percussionist and live sound engineer. Darcy enjoys serving as vocalist/percussionist and drama leader at her church, and her day job in the financial planning arena. I’m so excited for Plaza Theatre and the Cleburne community, and look forward to opportunities to work with you in the future. Thanks gang!
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