KRISTIN SPIRES
(Dolly Levi)
Borrowing the words of the fabulous Dolly, Kristin "is overjoyed” at the opportunity to make her performance debut at the award-winning Plaza Theatre! Most recently at Plaza she music directed ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and was magically projected as Cinderella's Mother in INTO THE WOODS. Favorite musical theatre roles include Rita La Porta in LUCKY STIFF, Mrs. Lovett in SWEENEY TODD, Mother Abbess in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and Rona Lisa Peretti in THE 25TH ANNUAL…SPELLING BEE. Some of her FWOpera roles include Sister Lilianne in DEAD MAN WALKING, Kate Pinkerton in MADAMA BUTTERFLY, and The Peasant Mother in the world premiere of BEFORE NIGHT FALLS. Kristin is a Voice Professor in the Theatre Dept. of Texas Wesleyan University. Special thanks to the best sons a mother could have, Brendan and Nicholas, who learn all the lines and songs right along with her and could probably fill in for any role in any show she's done!
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SUSAN METZGER
(Dolly Levi)
Susan Metzger is so elated to make her first appearance here at The Plaza Theatre. Susan's first job straight out of Baylor was as a DJ at KCLE right here in Cleburne!! Since then she has been everything from a charm school instructor to a flight attendant...and she now takes every spare opportunity (and there are not many,) to perform all over the metroplex! Susan is blessed to be married to the love of her life, Rob. They have two daughters, Madeline (17) and Susannah (15), who both just happen to be triple threats and all around fantastic girls! They are super involved at Fielder Road Baptist in Arlington. Susan dedicates this show to her very own Dolly Levi...her mother, Linda Stovall! After years of loving care for my wonderful father during his illness...she has "rejoined the human race" in a way that has amazed and blessed everyone around her! "BEFORE THE PARADE PASSES BY!!"
Thank you to JTAM, Christine and Kristin for being pure joy to work with!
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JAY LEWIS
(Horace Vandergelder)
is thrilled to be back on stage with an incredibly talented cast. He has recently been seen in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN You may also remember him playing the role of Cinderella's Father in INTO THE WOODS and in ALL SHOOK UP as Jim Haller, Natalie's father. You may also remember him as Doolittle (Eliza's Father) in MY FAIR LADY, Maurice (Belle's father) in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and Clem (Will's father) in WILL ROGER'S FOLLIES. Do you see a pattern? Jay currently serves as president of the Cleburne Carnegie Players. Favorite roles include Tevye, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Arthur, CAMELOT; Rev. Shaw, FOOTLOOSE and Ben Franklin, 1776. During the day, Jay plays a 'Principal' role at Gerard Elementary. Kisses, a dozen roses and a standing ovation for his supporting wife, Shauna.
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JONATHAN METTING
(Cornelius Hackl)
Previously seen at plaza as Tommy in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and Ozzy in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, Past favorite roles include: Huck in BIG RIVER, Freddy in MY FAIR LADY, Charlie in GOOD MAN...CHARLIE BROWN, Dickon in SECRET GARDEN, Barnaby in HELLO DOLLY, Barrett in TITANIC, Man 1 in SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, Younger Brother in RAGTIME, Gary/Roger in NOISES OFF, Happy in DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Laurie in LITTLE WOMEN, John the Baptist/Judas in Godspell, Armand in The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. "Thanks to Mom, Dad and little "P" for putting up with my sometimes crazy schedule."
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DARON COCKERELL
(Irene Mallory)
is excited to be performing in her 18th show at Plaza. You may have seen her recently as Annie Oakley in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS or Natalie in ALL SHOOK UP. Other favorite Plaza roles include Z's Favorite in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, Eliza in MY FAIR LADY, Martha in SECRET GARDEN and Gertrude in SEUSSICAL...to name a few. A graduate of Texas Christian University, she uses her Ad/Pr degree during the day before heading to the theatre. She thanks her wonderful double Milette, for sharing a role with her for the 4th time. As always, she sends her love to her family, who are probably sitting next to you tonight. No really. :)
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MILETTE SILER
(Irene Malloy)
as the 'M' in the 'JTAM' co-founding producers here at PlazaCo Milette has appeared in many productions most recently Myrtle Mae Simmons in HARVEY and as Pam Wright in THE MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES. Also as Baker's Wife in INTO THE WOODS, Miss Sandra in ALL SHOOK UP, Martha in SECRET GARDEN, Lucy in GOOD MAN...CHARLIE BROWN, Eliza in MY FAIR LADY, and a Follies Girl in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES just to name a few. Milette also seen in the DFW area at OnStage in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Frieda), and then at Fort Worth Opera as a super in DON GIOVANNI. Milette sends big hugs and kisses to her wonderful family!
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MICHAEL SYLVESTER
(Barnaby)
is excited to be back on the Plaza stage once again! Past favorite roles include Ren in FOOTLOOSE, Gideon in SEVEN BRIDES...BROTHERS, Chino in WEST SIDE STORY, Mortiz in SPRING AWAKENING: A...TRAGEDY, Benjamin in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT at Bass Hall. He choreographs all over the metroplex and some of his favorites are FOOTLOOSE, BEAUTY...BEAST, RISING STARS (film) and ALL SHOOK UP for which he won a Column Award. "Thanks to JTAM, Christine, Kristin and Jill and my double, Stephen, for all your hard work. All my love to my 'life secretary', Kasi Hollowell. My world would be chaos without you. Thank you for everything you do. You're an unsung hero and of course, one of the most beautiful people inside and out. I just don't know how you're still single. I. Just. Don't. Know. This is for you, Liza M!"
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STEPHEN SINGLETON
(Barnaby)
This is Stephen's tenth appearance at Plaza and he's thrilled to be working with the lovely Christine Atwell for the first time. Stephen has appeared in many Plaza shows, where he last played a Bounder in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, as wall as shows elsewhere. Some of his favorite roles are Snowboy in WEST SIDE STORY and Rolfe in THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Stephen enjoys playing guitar, piano, violin, singing, dancing and tumbling. Thank you to my friends and my family, who encourage me; and to Jesus Christ, who loves me. To Him be the glory in all that I do.
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TABITHA BARRUS
(Minnie Faye)
Is, as usual, thrilled to be performing with such a wonderful cast! You may have seen Tabi on the PTC stage before in shows such as THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, INTO THE WOODS, and numerous others. In the day time, Tabitha loves teaching music, dance, and theater to kiddos. Recently, Tabitha was honored to recieve two Column awards, the Ben Brettell youth award and the Chita Rivera dance award for ALL SHOOK UP. Be sure to see Tabitha's choreography in the upcoming JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT! Tabi sends loves to her wonderful family, mum and dad, Parky, Camy, E, Mimi, JJ, and as always her ever-supportive friends and hard-working cast and crew.
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TERAN JONES
(Minnie Faye)
Teran Jones is thrilled to be performing in her first PlazaCo production! She has recently appeared as Carla in NINE and Terry in EXTREMITIES at Tarrant County College. Some of her favorite roles include Amy in LITTLE WOMEN, Glenda in THE WIZARD OF OZ, and Nellie in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. You can see her next in Plaza's production of JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT. Teran holds a BA in History from UTA and enjoys traveling whenever she can. I would like to thank my family for their constant and unwavering support and everyone at Plaza for welcoming me and making this an unforgettable experience! Hope you enjoy the show!
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ANDREW GUZMAN
(Ambrose)
Past Plaza shows include OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, ALL SHOOK UP, THE MUSIC MAN, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, and AIDA.
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DANIEL SCOTT ROBINSON
(Ambrose)
is back on the plaza stage for his 11th show. Some of his favorite parts are Lefou in Beauty and the Beast, Marcellus in Music Man and Benjamin in 7B for 7B. Other shows DSR has been apart of are Grease, OZ, Urinetown, West Side Story, Rocky Horror Show and Peter Pan just to name a few. Daniel is very excited to have two huge events happen in his life this coming year, he has a beautiful baby, Piper, and will be getting married to his beautiful Fiance Hannah Midkiff. Live Together, Die Alone. Phillippians 1:3.
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ANNALEE HERRON
(Ermengarde)
Is thrilled to be back on the Plaza stage, among so many wonderful and talented people!
Her past roles include: Caitlin O'Hare in OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, Belle in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Susan Pevensie in PRINCE CASPIAN, Truly Scrumptious in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Liesl in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Christine in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and Glode in THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. She'd like to give a special thanks to all the amazing people at PlazaCo for being a welcoming, caring, and all around awesome second family! As always, she considers it an honor to be apart of this theater. "Love y'all!"
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SCOUT HARRELL
(Ermengarde)
Scout is thrilled to be on the Plaza stage again after appearing in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN last year. Favorite past productions include BEAUTY AND THE BEAST(Theater Arlington) FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (CATS) WEST SIDE STORY, GODSPELL and CINDERELLA. (ACT) A big thanks to my carpool buddies, to Christine Atwell, Jennie, because she is wonderful and of course thanks to my awesome parents and my siblings who encourage me to be as weird as possible.
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STACEY BLANTON
(Ernestina)
is excited to be returning to the Plaza stage as Earnestina. Her last two shows were behind the scenes as director of Carnegie's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE and as costume designer/assistant director of ROMEO AND JULIET also with the Carnegie Players. You may remember her from past Plaza productions as The Voice of the Giant in INTO THE WOODS or as Mrs. Fitzgerald in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN. Some of her favorite roles include Hippolyta/Titania in A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM with the Carnegie Players, as Mrs. Potter in TOM, DICK, AND HARRY at Pocket Sandwich Theatre, and as Sheila in SORRY, WRONG CHIMNEY! at Main Street Theatre. She has a BFA in Theatre Performance from UT Arlington. Her days are spent feeding, clothing, and educating her two sons. Her hobbies include spinning, knitting, reading, and just generally being awesome. "Thanks to my family and friends for encouraging me to audition for this fabulous show!"
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SOLOMON ABAH
(Rudolph)
Previous Plaza shows are THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and AIDA.
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REECEA HENDERSON
(Mrs. Rose)
DOLLY marks Reecea's second show at PlazeCo. She was also in the Chorus of ALL SHOOK UP. It was so much fun, she had to come back and try it again. Reecea is Office Manager for a firm in Arlington, TX that brokers amusement rides imported from Italy. She is married to the most wonderful and amazing man she's ever met, Doyle Henderson. She is crazy in love with him, their four grown children, and 4 grandchildren. Reecea loves working with the youth at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cleburne, TX. She also enjoys sewing, family history, crochet, and organic gardening.
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SHERRY CLARK
(Mrs. Rose)
Sherry is happy and excited to be in her third show at Plaza Theatre Company. She was most recently seen as Mrs. Foster Wilson and the Queen in Annie Get Your Gun and was also in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. It is such a thrill for her to be a part of such a terriific show with a great cast. She would like to thank Plaza for the opportunity to be part of it and her husband for his patience and support.
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ABIGAIL SCARBOROUGH
(Ensemble)
is excited about performing in her first show at Plaza Theatre: Shout out to Stephen for strongly encouraging her to audition. Her acting credits include ANNIE, MY EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES, MUSIC MAN, and CHRISTMAS CAROL MIRACLE to name a few. She is a sophomore at UTA studying Theatre and Public Relations. She plans to graduate in two years hopefully and after that she plans to go wherever the Lord leads her. Her number one passion is Theatre, but she also loves horses, enjoys reading, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. "I would like to thank my Savior, Jesus Christ for His many blessings, Christine, Stefanie, Kara, and Jill for all their hard work, my carpool gang for making drives to Cleburne more exciting, and all my family and friends for supporting me in all my endeavors."
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BEN MIDKIFF
(Ensemble)
Past shows at Plaza are ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, KISS AND TELL, SEUSSICAL, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, and ALL SHOOK UP. Other favorite shows include BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and OLIVER with The Carnegie Players, as well as The Promise at THE TEXAS AMPHITHEATER in Glenrose. He would like to say a big thanks to his cousin, Betsy, for giving him a ride to all of the practices and performances.
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BETSY WILSON
(Ensemble)
Betsy is very excited to be doing another Plaza Theater Company production! She has been Lady McBeth in 11 VARATIONS... MISTAKE, ensemble in FRANKENSTIEN, a Who in SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL company, and Topper's girl/ violinist in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Winnie in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and ensemble in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL. She would like to thank the Midkiff family and her own family and the for all their love and support.
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CALEB GENTRY
(Ensemble)
Caleb Gentry is rather excited to be in his first show at Plaza: you finally won Stephen! Caleb has been a part of many shows at other community theaters such as CATS where he was a part of multiple shows such as playing Bert in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, playing X-Ray in HOLES, and many forays into the backstage as Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager on multiple occasions. Caleb also played A-Rab in Artisan Center Theater's production of WEST SIDE STORY, which is his proudest achievement in a show thus far, but HELLO DOLLY is climbing the ladder fast! Caleb is a Championship level tennis player in Texas, and has been to state twice with his tennis team. He enjoys playing guitar, enjoys being a part of choir, and reading. He plans to graduate, go to college, play tennis for the school team, study electrical engineering, and serve his God in the very best way he can. God is and will always be the best thing that has ever happened to me. May everything I do be for His glory!
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DEVLIN POLLOCK
(Ensemble)
is a veteran of dozens of Plaza shows, including some of his favorites such as AIDA, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and most recently, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL as Coupeau, a French soldier. Dev would like to thank his family for putting up with his crazy schedule and always supporting him (and drivinghim everywhere)!
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DREW SIFFORD
(Ensemble)
Past shows at Plaza are ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS.
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JACESON P. BARRUS
(Ensemble, Judge)
As a co-founding producer of PlazaCo JaceSon has been more onstage than not. Most recently on stage as the orderly Wilson in HARVEY and as Farleigh in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL which he also co-directed with his wife Tina. He's also enjoyed playing Will Rogers in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, Cinderella's Prince in INTO THE WOODS and recently as Frank Butler in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN opposite the amazing Daron Cockerell. JaceSon just won a Column Award for Best Original Work for last season's A CHRISTMAS CAROL. When he's not at the theatre, JaceSon loves spoiling his 6 terrific children, watching classic movies and writing the occasional poem.
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JOSHUA SHERMAN
(Ensemble)
Joshua earned his Associates in Arts at Weatherford College in 2009 and at the young age of 20 will obtain his Bachelors Degree in Performance Arts from Texas Wesleyan University this December. HELLO, DOLLY will be his first appearance onstage for the Plaza Theatre Company, making it his 16th musical to date. He has appeared onstage in various roles ranging from William Morris Barfée in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Jesus Christ in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Joshua has accepted the role of Judah in Plaza's Summer production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and will also be reprising his role of BROTHER LEE LOVE in Weatherford Stage Perfomers' Summer production of MONKY BUSINESS II: BACK IN THE SANDALS AGAIN!
"I would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew who have worked so hard to make this show what it is today. I would also like to take a moment to be cheesy and thank my good friends and family for all of their support and guidance."
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JULIA EKPO
(Ensemble)
Is happy to be performing her first role at Plaza in the dance ensemble. She would like to thank her double Mary Vickers for all the hard work shared in learning the choreography and music, and her amazing husband for doing a fabulous job of taking car of the kids on her late nights at the theater. She is one of the many home schooling mom's in the show, sews, knits, gardens, and loves cooking. Thank you to my family for all the love and support!
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KASI HOLLOWELL
(Ensemble)
is elated to play on this stage again with this wonderfully talented cast! Some of her favorite roles include Ariel Moore in FOOTLOOSE, Mrs. Meers in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Zaneeta in THE MUSIC MAN, Thea in SPRING AWAKENING: A...TRAGEDY and Emma in GOODBYE MISS LIZZY BORDEN. Next in line is Potiphar's Wife in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT here at Plaza. Kasi is the musical theatre dance instructor at Studio C in Burleson and a recent CFNI graduate where she had the opportunity to co-write the summer musical. "Thanks for everything Christine, Kristin, Jill and JTAM; Love to Mom, Dad, Biff Sarah, JoJo and Michael."
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MARY VICKERS
(Ensemble)
is excited to be in her fourth PlazaCo production! Past shows include ALL SHOOK UP, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. She attends the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts and aspires to be a costume designer one day. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her.
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SUZI HANFORD
(Ensemble)
(Dancer) Is continuing her theatrical ambitions with this her fith performance at the Plaza. Suzi has enjoyed being in FOLLIES, MUSIC MAN, SINGIN'...RAIN, and ANNIE...GUN. Suzi would like to thank Christine for giving her the opportunity to be in such a fun show, her family for driving her to and from rehearsals, and her other ‘family’ who is always there to help practice her dances and knows just what to say to make her feel better. "Love you guys!"
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TINA BARRUS
(Ensemble)
Tina is often seen backstage at Plaza busily sewing costumes but she also loves getting on stage - so she's thrilled at the chance to play with this wonderful cast. Some of her past favorite roles include Emily in OUR TOWN, Florence in MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES and Fairy Mae in THE CURIOUS SAVAGE. She is also the proud mother of 6 fantastic children and sends her deep and abiding love to husband JaceSon (yeah, he wrote this for her).
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CHRISTINE ATWELL
(Director)
could not be happier to direct another show at Plaza Theatre Company! Last year she had the privilege of directing Plaza's Cheaper By the Dozen. Christine has performed in numerous Plaza productions, as well. Her favorite roles include Marguerite in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, Betty Blake in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES and Lily in THE SECRET GARDEN. When not at the theater, Christine enjoys her most treasured role as mother to three beautiful children. Of course, she could never do it all without the solid support of her amazing husband, Jeff. Their next big project....welcoming Baby Number Four in October!
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JILL BAKER
(Choreographer)
can't believe she is choreographing her fourth show at the Plaza! Previous choreography work: THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, SEVEN BRIDES..., & THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. Many thanks to JTAM, Christine, Kristin, Stef, Shauna, Captain Michael (that's what I'm calling you now), and the rest of this incredibly dedicated cast! "I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being." -Oscar Wilde
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SHAUNA LEWIS
(Light Board Operator)
Shauna would like to say a HUGE Thank you to JTAM for creating excellent community theater. She considers it a privilege and honor working with the Plaza family. She also believes the space bar can be her friend if she concentrates hard enough. Love to Horace, John, Kathleen, Emma, Garrett, and Lorelei!
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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 SCARLET PIMPERNEL, AIDA, THE MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES,THE SECRET GARDEN and FOOTLOOSE. Stefanie has worked as Stage Manager, Director,Costumer, Featured Dancer, Actor and various other roles in such productions as WILL RODGERS FOLLIES, THROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, MY FAIR LADY, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, BIG RIVER, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, KISS ME KATE, FORUM, EMMA, 42nd STREET, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and OKLAHOMA!. Stefanie is also a proud recipient of the 2009 Column Award for Best Stage Manager of a Musical-Non Equity. 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. Hugs and kisses to Humphrey, Gigi, Lily, Fiona and Monica.
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