ANA GUZMAN
(Ensemble)
is excited to be back at Plaza for AIDA. She was a stepsister in CINDERELLA AND THE GLASS FLIPPER from our Lolly Pup Roundup series. She aiso enjoys choir and singing solos.Anna would like to thank her family for their support in making it possible for her to be a part of the show.
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ANDREW GUZMAN
(Ensemble)
so Andrew gave me his bio information but I lost it in the mix. Totally my fault but we print programs every weekend so I will have it next week. What I can tell you is that this is his first show at Plaza Theatre and hopefully not his last!
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ANNALAURA KEITH
(Techie)
is back again on the Plaza stage. At Plaza she has worked on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, MY FAIR LADY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and others. Annalaura was also the techie for Carnegie Players THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER and THE LION WITCH AND THE WARDROBE.
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C. PAMELA VALLE
(Ensemble)
This is Pamela’s third appearance at the Plaza. She is excited to be a part of an outstanding ensemble group. Previous Plaza shows are THE SOUND OF MUSIC as housekeeper Frau Schmidt and nun ensemble, MY FAIR LADY as Queen of Transylvania. Previous experience at Northgate Community College (NOAH’S FLOOD), TCCC (THREE PENNY OPERA; ANYTHING GOES; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR; and THE FANTASTIKS), Irving Community Theatre (SOUTH PACIFIC; THE FANTASTIKS; and MUSIC MAN) Runway Theatre (A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL as music director). Pamela felt called, and has served as a music evangelist for 25 years. She is a bilingual recording artist and has traveled throughout the U.S. and internationally. Thank You Plaza Theatre for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of wholesome entertainment here in Cleburne. I want to thank my better half, Mike Valle, for helping with the dishes and laundry. I LOVE YOU!
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COURTNEY SIKORA
(Amneris)
is making her Plaza Theatre Company debut! Favorite roles include Susan in TICK...TICK...BOOM! at Uptown Players, Woman 2 in I LOVE YOU...NOW CHANGE at Lewisville Community, Sally Simpson in THE WHO’S TOMMY at Uptown Players, and Judy Turner in A CHORUS LINE at Plano Rep. Currently lives in Ft. Worth. “I would like to thank my husband of 6 months for all of his love and support. I love you DeeDen.”
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CRYSTAL HIRES
(Nehebka)
is back on the Plaza stage after playing The Sour Kangaroo in SEUSSICAL. She will be returning to school this Fall of 2009, with plans of completing her medical degree. She hopes to one day to be a part of the Surgical team at Baylor University Hospital. Some of her favorite roles include, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST as Madame de la Grande Bouche and Freida, GOOD MAN...CHARLIE BROWN. She would like to extend a thank you to the Plaza family, for making this experience a wonderful one. She would also, like to give a special thank you, to Michael Plantz, JaceSon Barrus and Sharon Veselic. “I will always stand tall for you, and will never forget your efforts to allow me to see and live out my dreams. I thank God for you all every day. With God by my side, all things are possible.” Enjoy the show!
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DAMION RUSH
(Amonasro)
was born in Tyler, Tx. but now resides in Dallas. Damion began performing in 2005 for Coalition of Life, a not for profit faith based organization that has educated thousands in the community through drama. He made his on stage debut in April 08 in the stageplay “No He Didn’t” in which he played multiple characters. He also played a main role in Corey Allen’s comedy “Old Folks Home”. Damion is honored for the opportunity to perform with the entire cast and hopes for future works with the Plaza Family.
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DARON COCKERELL
(Ensemble)
is excited to be in another wonderful Plaza production. You may remember her as Gertrude in SEUSSICAL, Eliza in MY FAIR LADY, Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Martha in THE SECRET GARDEN or Olga in YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU. She admits she might have a slight Plaza auditioning addiction as she adds FOOTLOOSE, SOUND OF MUSIC and two years of CHRISTMAS CAROL to the list. When she is not at the theatre, you can probably find her at a Half Price Books. She hopes that you enjoy watching this beautiful show as much as she loves being a part of it. As always, she sends love and thanks to her family, especially her parents, who you can probably find in the audience…seriously…look around, you will see them. :-)
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DAVID COOK
(Radames)
is back, and this time...(cue suspenseful music)...it’s for good - or for at least 6 weeks, whichever comes first. He last did a show in Cleburne in November of 2006 when he played Lem in a brief engagement of THE MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES at the old Cleburne Putt-Putt Golf Course. He is amazed at how far Plaza Theatre Company has come in just over two years! This, being his fourth show under the direction of Team Barrus, has been more fun than it has been work, and that’s saying something given the massive effort Tina, JaceSon, Dick, Feleceia and the rest of the crew and cast have put into it. David has performed in dozens of theatrical shows (ok, TWO dozen to be exact) but he will tell you in detail about each one if you just ask him. While he is surrounded by beautiful and talented women on this stage (sorry guys!), he sends all his love to his two beautiful and talented women at home - wife, Shoshana and daughter, Cosette.
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DEVLIN POLLOCK
(Ensemble)
is back for his third show after playing THE SOUND OF MUSIC and FOOTLOOSE. From Alvarado, TX, Devlin enjoys being a sophomore, marching the AHS marching band, attending early morning scripture study class. He especially would like to thank his parents for letting him perform during the school year. “Thank you Mom and Dad for all your support!”
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DICK HELMCAMP
(Pharaoh, Music Director)
is performing in his third show with Plaza and has worked in over fifty shows with Carnegie. Dick’s favorite roles include Fagan in OLIVER, George in MOON OVER BUFFALO and Rutledge in 1776. Dick has served as music director in many shows including THE MUSIC MAN, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Dick lists his favorite shows to have directed as CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, CAMELOT and THE MIRACLE WORKER. His last time on stage was in Plaza’s recent KISS AND TELL. Dick is a retired CHS band director and is now music director at FUMC as well as co-owner, with his wife or 45 years, Patsy, of Helmcamp’s Recyclepedia, a used book store. Dick would like to thank Jaceson and Tina for trusting him to work on this marvelous music and would like to thank this outstanding cast for all their work and effort. It has truly been a labor of love.
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EMILE MOLINE
(Amonasro)
is making his Plaza Theatre debut. As a consummate music professional, he has performed with Brother And Sisters In Christ (B.A.S.I.C) as a featured singer on the nationally televised Bobby Jones Gospel Show, in the Gospel Musical HOW I GOT OVER, and touring throughout the US. Also toured Frankford, Germany with Jamalar Entertainment as part of a vocal ensemble. Emile holds an MBA and his entrepreneurial video production company is responsible for the Baby Moses Awareness Video and the United Way Fundraising Campaign Video, which also won Best Public Service Announcement at the 2008 SONscreen Film Festival. Currently lives in the area for a little over 7 years with his wife and 3 kids.
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FELECEIA BENTON
(Aida, Choreographer)
This is Feleceia’s Plaza debut. Graduated from TCU in 2006 with a BFA in Musical Theater. Has performed all over the DFW metroplex at theaters such as Theater Three, Fair Park Music Hall, Casa Manana, Bass Hall, and others. She is a graphic designer and book editor and has done work for several churches and non-profits including Turning Point Christian Academy, Total Outreach for Christ Ministries. Image Bearers Ministries, Hope Liberia, and a list more.
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G. AARON SILER
(Ensemble)
has performed in 19 of the past 22 shows produced at PlazaCo. Aaron has many years of experience performing in theatres across the nation. Favorite roles include Pap in BIG RIVER, Charlie Brown in GOOD MAN...CHARLIE BROWN, and Horton in SEUSSICAL.
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HEATHER FOBAR
(Ensemble)
is very excited to be in her 5th production at Plaza Theatre. You may remember her in such roles as Ida in SEE HOW THEY RUN or Madame in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Heather is currently in her 3rd year teaching music in the Fort Worth ISD, working part time as an Assistant Music Director at the Pleasantview Baptist Church, and pursuing to be a Voice Over professional. She would like to thank the Barrus and Siler family for having such a wonderful dream and letting an amateur like herself be a part of it. “To Jesus, my family and my friends, thanks so much for supporting and encouraging me to pursue the things I love.”
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JACESON P. BARRUS
(Director, Ensemble)
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 16 years and sends his love to his favorite kiddos, Tab, Park, Cam, Edie and Mira.
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JARED BALL
(Ensemble)
is making his second appearance on the Plaza stage. You may recognize Jared as Teen Ebenezer Scrooge in CHRISTMAS CAROL in 2008, or from OLIVER! at Carnegie Players in 2001. Jared enjoys playing guitar, drums, football and basketball. He would like to thank Tabitha Barrus for introducing him to the Plaza stage. He would also like to give a shout out to someone special.
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JESSICA KELLER
(Ensemble)
is thrilled to return to the Plaza Theater Co. stage. Having taken acting classes both locally and in Los Angeles, she is passionate about theater and is always eager to learn more about the performance field. Past Plaza roles include Bird Girl in SEUSSICAL, Miss Willie in THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, a Silly Girl in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Princess Sophie in Lolly Pup Roundup’s WEEPING BEAUTY, Elizabeth Fezziwig in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and flower girl in MY FAIR LADY. Theatrical credits include THE BUTLER DID IT, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and OKLAHOMA! at Southwest Christian School, OKLAHOMA! at Bass Hall, FUNNY GIRL, 2 productions of FOOTLOOSE, and 42nd STREET at Creative Arts Theater School among many other credits. Jessica was a member/soloist of Cattitudes, a triple-threat touring ensemble for 2 years. “Thanks also to my family and friends for your constant support and love. Also: thanks to all of the audience members!” Philippians 4:13
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JESSICA WILLIAMS
(Ensemble)
is back after appearing in SEUSSICAL. Currently residing in Burleson where she attends Hill College. Past shows include LITTLE WOMEN as Clarissa at Burleson High School. Jessica has 3 sisters and a brother on the way. “Thank you Mom and Dad for all your support! Thank you everyone who has supported me in this adventure called life!”
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KATE VELA
(Aida)
is excited to be in her first show here at Plaza. Recently, she was seen in TONY AND TINA’S WEDDING with Dallas Summer Musicals. Other theaters she has performed with include Theater Arlington, Garland Civic Theater, Casa Manana, Shakespeare of Dallas, and The Bass Hall. Favorite roles include Rusty in FOOTLOOSE, Maisie in THE BOYFRIEND, Gad’s Wife in JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT, and Nicky/Connie/Sister Albert Maria in TONY AND TINA’S WEDDING. “Thank you to everyone I love for your support.”
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KEVIN POOLE
(Zoser)
Kevin is proud to make his Plaza Theatre Company debut with this production of AIDA. He was last seen on stage as Sky Masterson in Burleson Community Theatre’s production of GUYS AND DOLLS. He has been a regular on and off the Carnegie stage as well. Favorite roles include Max Detweiller in SOUND OF MUSIC and Fred Gayley in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. His favorite productions as director for Carnegie were THE FOREIGNER and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. In his spare time, he is principal and owner of Poole Architects, a small architectural firm in Burleson. Special thanks go to his wife Vanessa and son, Elijah, without whose love and support this would all be meaningless. He also wishes to thank Plaza Theatre for placing their faith in him and allowing him to share the stage with such an incredibly talented group of performers. “I am grateful to my new Plaza friends”!
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KIMBERLY L. JACKSON
(Ensemble)
a Dallas native started acting in 1998 as an extra in WALKER TEXAS RANGER. At Dedra Lynn Woods Theater in HAVE YOU SEEN HER? and several other productions. Choreographed at the El Centro College music department’s Dinner Theater program. Film work includes THE RIFF, shown on the BlackStar cable network. Other stage credits include singing in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Civil Rights Music Celebration at The Black Academy of Arts & Letters; Bridgette Monroe’s Tyler Perry Showcase; TECO’s New Playwright competition as an actress in Paula Sanders Casting Stones; Cake Theaters Cotton Club Review as a singer/dancer; and Blacken Blues Theater’s Corporate Plantation in which she portrayed the spirit of Loneliness.
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KYLE ADAMS
(Radames)
is glad to be returning to his home away from home after a small hiatus. Kyle takes pride in being an original cast member of Plaza Theatre Company’s premier performance alongside David Cook in THE MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES and then again in the opening show as Linus in YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN. You have most recently seen him as Clive in SEE HOW THEY RUN and Oglethorpe in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN. He has enjoyed other favorite roles around the DFW area such as Jimmy in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Benjamin in 7 BRIDES...7 BROTHERS, Dewhurst in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, Judas/John the Baptist in GODPSELL. AIDA has been refreshing welcome back to Plaza’s stage with such a great cast of hard workers and passionate actors, Kyle’s favorite directors and the lovely Stefanie and Monica Glenn!
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LEANNE MEPPEN
(Ensemble)
is back at Plaza again after playing Mrs. Mayor in SEUSSICAL, Essie in YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU and a Nun in THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Hailing from Granbury, this High School Deaf Education teacher has only recently caught the acting bug. While she was recently seen as Elsa in SOUND OF MUSIC at Stone Gate Christian Academy/Longhorn Theater, she has assisted with several shows at Granbury High School. To round out Leanne’s full and blessed life, she enjoys singing on the Praise Team at her church and reading. Leanne would like to thank her Lord and Savior for all He has blessed her with! To her family and friends, “Thanks for supporting and encouraging me in this newest adventure in my life!”
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MARK PORRAS
(Ensemble)
is a student at Cleburne High School and this is his Plaza Theatre Company debut. Mark is in CHS show choir and has been a member of the Varsity Chorale throughout high school. Competed in the UIL solo and ensemble with a division 1 rating. He enjoys entertaining, composing, and playing the piano. Plans to attend Tarleton State University next Fall.
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MILETTE SILER
(Ensemble)
was most recently seen as Mayzie in SEUSSICAL. She counts her efforts in SCARLET PIMPERNEL, MY FAIR LADY, and THE MAN..POINTED TOES as her favorite performances to date. When she isn’t at the theatre, Milette has a passion for reading and making homemade cards. She is constantly reminded of her many blessings, her wonderful, supportive family, having the opportunity to work with her friends (both on stage and behind the scenes), and the wonderful community who has so warmly embraced Plaza. Thank you to all patrons of the arts who are a large part of the magic we try to create!
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MONICA GLENN
(Stage Manager)
Monica is so excited to be working as a Stage Manager for this production. Previously Monica has been a dresser for MY FAIR LADY and has run the box office for several shows. Even when everyone was on the cruise last year she bravely held down the fort for YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU while everyone was sunning themselves on the beach. When Monica is not volunteering at Plaza she likes to travel to New York or Paris to study Egyptian, Renaissance and Modern Art. Monica would like to thank her big sister Stefanie for making her do this show. She knew she had to because she always does what she is told.
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REBEKAH KRAJEWSKI
(Ensemble)
is excited to be on the Plaza stage again! She was most recently seen as a Bird Girl in SEUSSICAL and as Leisl VonTrapp in SOUND OF MUSIC. She also played Antonia in MAN OF LA MANCHA at Carnegie Theatre. She thanks God for the music he put inside of her and thanks Plaza for the opportunity to let it out! She feels blessed to be involved in such wonderful productions and looks forward to many more.
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ROBINSON UMWICH
(Ensemble)
is a native of Guam but currently lives in Joshua. This is Robinson’s Plaza debut and his first musical. Past theatre experience was in a school play about an adult man stuck in a childs memory about Winnie the Pooh and his gang.
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SARA BETH WALL
(Ensemble)
is making her debut here at Plaza Theatre Company. She enjoys dancing, choreography, and is also an accomplished writer. “I am truly honored to have been given the opportunity to work with this incredible, one of a kind company. Thank you for the memories! (And the Fig Newtons)”
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SOLOMON ABAH
(Assistant Director, Mereb)
Solomon is back for his second production at Plaza Theatre Company. He was last seen as Wickersham #3 in SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL. Solomon has a BFA in theatre from Tarleton State University where he performed in various shows for them. Solomon would like to thank JaceSon and Tina Barrus for giving him the opportunity to direct alongside them, and would also like to thank the cast for giving him an awesome experience.
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STEFANIE GLENN
(Stage Manager)
is thrilled to be back working at Plaza. Stefanie has enjoyed serving as Stage Manager and all around Plaza cheerleader for several shows including THE MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES,THE SECRET GARDEN and FOOTLOOSE. Stefanie has worked as Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Featured Dancer, Actor and various other roles in such productions as My FAIR LADY, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, BIG RIVER, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, FOREVER PLAID and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. Stefanie also teaches Middle and High School Theatre and has had the privilege to direct 42nd STREET, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, The Importance of Being Earnest, Oklahoma !, The Butler Did It, You Can’t Take It With You & Jane Austen’s Emma. Stefanie holds a Master of Arts from Texas Woman’s University with an emphasis in Directing and Stage Management and a Bachelor of Arts from Harding University with an emphasis in Acting. Special thanks to her sister Monica for always doing what she is told!!
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STEPHANI MILLER
(Ensemble)
is so excited to make her stage debut at Plaza! She is currently a student at TCC with plans to attend UTA this fall pursuing her B.A. in English with Teacher Certification. She gives all glory to her Lord and Savior and thanks Him for all of His blessings while guiding her through this life. She would also like to thank JaceSon and Tina for allowing her such a wonderful opportunity, as well as the rest of the fabulous cast and crew for all of their hard work while making this experience so memorable. Special thanks and love to her wonderfully weird family and partner in crime Sara Beth for sticking by her through all of the craziness—she couldn’t have made it this far without them!
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TABITHA BARRUS
(Ensemble)
is honored to be working with this fabulous cast! You might recognize Tabitha in SEUSSICAL, as Liesl in SOUND OF MUSIC, Urleen in FOOTLOOSE, and many others. Tabitha enjoys writing poetry, being very involved in CHS choir and teaching children. She sends love to her supportive family and great friends, especially Roo, Carrots, and Aqua.
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ANALAURA KEITH
(Technical Coordinator)
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