BURL PROCTOR
(Tevye)
is a retired teacher, retired USAF pilot and Vietnam veteran. He is a 2011 Column Award nominee and has received acting awards from various North Texas and German-American theaters. He is a producer and actor in independent TV, commercial films/videos and dinner theater and has performed in eighteen North Texas theaters. Some of Burl’s favorite roles include The Narrator/Mysterious Man in INTO THE WOODS, Henry Drummond in INHERIT THE WIND, Julian Nortrup in ON BORROWED TIME, Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, The Proprietor in ASSASINS, Mr. Mushnik in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Gov. Danforth in THE CRUCIBLE, Kris Kringle in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, Martin Vanderhof in YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, Judge Turpin in SWEENEY TODD, The King in BIG RIVER, Ebenezer Scrooge in A LONE STAR CHRISTMAS CAROL and SCROOGE THE MUSICAL, Benjamin Franklin in 1776 and Nunzio in OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS. Burl is overjoyed to be making his third appearance at Plaza.
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G. AARON SILER
(Tevye)
Aaron is excited to play "the role of a lifetime" here at Plaza Theatre. As a co-founding producer, you may remember Aaron from other roles such as Buffalo Bill in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Christmas Present in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Horton in SEUSSICAL, or even Charlie Brown in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN. Past directing credits here include ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, HARVEY, SEUSSICAL, TREASURE ISLAND, and INTO THE WOODS where he won BEST DIRECTOR FOR A MUSICAL in 2011 The Column Awards. Aaron has also won Column Awards for Best Scenic Design, and Best Sound Design, and the Rudy Seppy Volunteer Award. Aaron is a proud father of three wonderful kids and husband to Milette, also a co-founder here at PlazaCo. Aaron is also a web developer and has a lot of experience in audio engineering including working at Texas Stadium for the Dallas Cowboys in 1993-1995. Aaron would like to dedicate his performance to his father who claimed Fiddler on the Roof as his favorite movie of all time.
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JUDY KELLER
(Golde)
Judy is happy to be back at Plaza performing in one of her all-time favorite musicals, and is enjoying sharing the stage with her daughter, Julianna. Favorite past roles include Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Mrs. Savage in The Curious Savage, and Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady, all here at Plaza Theatre. A special thanks to her husband Bob for his love and support!!
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SAMANTHA PARRISH
(Golde)
Samantha is thrilled to be playing Golde in Plaza Theatre Company's production of FIDDLER. A recent musical theatre graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, Samantha has portrayed such diverse roles as: Queen Aggravain in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Dolly Tate in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Miss Flannery in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Sour Kangaroo in SEUSSICAL, Vladimir in WAITING FOR GODOT, Widow Quinn in PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Gene in THE AUTHOR'S VOICE, Wanda in WANDA'S VISIT, Mother in SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR, and most recently Tracy Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY. Samantha is excited to be back in the DFW theatre scene after a year-long National Tour with Missoula Children's Theatre where she performed and directed THE FROG PRINCE and THE LITTLE MERMAID throughout the United States and Canada. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her crazy lifestyle and dreams, and the Plaza Theatre Company for welcoming her into their warm and loving family.
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JESSICA ASTORGA
(Tzeitel)
Jessica is super excited to be a part of her first musical at Plaza! Some of her other shows include Pilar in SONIA FLEW at Texas Tech University. Also, Grace in RADIUM GIRLS, Ado Annie in OKLAHOMA!, Helen Keller in THE MIRACLE WORKER , Abigail in THE CRUCIBLE all at Lamar High School, along many others. Her first community theatre performance was Ghost of Christmas Past in SCROOGE at Artisan. She is so grateful for this opportunity! Jessica wants to thank God, her family and friends for all the support!
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TABITHA BARRUS
(Tzeitel, Choreographer)
Tabitha is extremely excited to be a part of this wonderful production and to work on a piece that she has always dearly loved. Tabi is an eighteen year old who is graduating from Travis Academy of Fine Arts this spring. She plans to leave her darling theater family and move to Utah this fall where she will pursue a career in Music Therapy. You may recognize Tab from roles like Denise in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, Little Red in INTO THE WOODS, Liesl in SOUND OF MUSIC, and ensemble in countless other productions. You may also recognize her choreography from shows like ANNIE, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, and MUSIC MAN. Tabitha was honored to receive two awards at the Column Awards last year, the Ben Bretell youth award and the Chita Rivera dance award. Tabi sends love and thanks to her family and friends, and glory to God for helping her know who she is, and what He expects her to do. She dedicates this show to her own papa, for whom the "Chavela" choreography was created.
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KATY NICHOLAS
(Hodel)
Katrina is thrilled to be making her Plaza debut in Fiddler. Katrina has performed with Garland Summer Musicals, Ennis Public Theatre, Cedar Valley College's Family Music Theater, Waxahachie Community Theater, and The Dallas Opera. Some of her favorite roles include Chava in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Alice in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Jemima in CATS, Louisa in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and Kate in ANNIE. Katrina is thrilled to be a part of this talented cast. Giving all the glory to God.
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MONICA MUSIC
(Hodel)
Monica is so excited to make her debut at PlazaCo! She is a freshman at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts where she studies music and voice. At four months old, she took the stage in her first performance as Baby Jesus and has been on the stage ever since. Monica's most recent show was OLIVER at Casa Manana. Some of her favorite credits include CINDERELLA, Lucinda in INTO THE WOODS, Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Children's Chorus in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, and Hannah in SANTA CLAUS. When she is not singing, dancing or acting (which is not very often), she enjoys being with friends and family. Monica would like to thank all of her teachers for helping her to perfect her craft, her brothers, Josh and Justin, for understanding that she has to be singing all the time, and especially her parents and grandmothers for their never-ending support and for driving her to rehearsals.
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JULIANNA KELLER
(Chava)
Julianna loves all things performing, having been acting in television, film, and theatre since she was 4. Favorite roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast at Trinity Valley School, Mary Lennox in the Secret Garden here at Plaza Theatre, and Susan in Narnia with Kids Who Care. She has studied ballet, tap, and jazz for 11 years, and loves to sing and play piano. She is a freshman at Trinity Valley School. She is happy to be sharing this production with her mom.
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TAYLOR O'TOOLE
(Chava)
Taylor O’Toole is a 16 year old sophomore who attends Trinity Christian Academy. Some of her favorite roles include Annie (ANNIE, Plaza Theatre Company), Pepper (ANNIE, Bass Performance Hall), Belle (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Jr, Trinity Christian Academy), Lucy (NARNIA, Kids Who Care), and Little Red (INTO THE WOODS, Plaza Theatre Company) for which she won a COLUMN Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical. She has also been a member of the Kids Who Care Resident Company for 10 years, performing Off Broadway, in Disney World, and even touring around Italy. Taylor feels so blessed to be given the opportunity to be performing with this amazing cast. She would like to thank her parents, Soni and Jodie for their incredible directing, and her friends for their love and support. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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JERRY DOWNEY
(Motel)
is so excited to be returning in his second show at Plaza! Jerry was most recently on the Plaza stage as Ellard in THE FOREIGNER. Jerry's other recent appearances in the metroplex were Marc in ART for QLive and TUNA DOES VEGAS at GLCT. Other credits include Father Flynn in DOUBT, Dennis Shepard and others in THE LARAMIE PROJECT, Panch in THE 25TH ANNUAL...SPELLING BEE, as well as A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, OKLAHOMA, SCAPINO, and HAMLET, all for Theatre TCU. While at school, Jerry also directed FAT PIG. Jerry graduated from TCU with a BFA in Theatre.
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ANDREW GUZMAN
(Perchik)
Andrew is so glad to be back at Plaza for another exciting show! He would like to thank his awesome stage manager, Cessany, for all of her hard work. Andrew thinks Cessany is a joy to work with, and she clearly wrote this bio.
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AL MAYO
(Lazar Wolf)
Al is thrilled to be making his debut with the Plaza Theatre Company along with his youngest daughter Amber. His previous performances include DEARLY DEPARTED, LU ANN HAMPTON LAVERTY OBERLANDER, DAMN YANKEES, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS, THE ODD COUPLE, DEATHTRAP, AND LOST IN YONKERS with The Ennis Public Theatre and MUSIC MAN, WIZARD OF OZ, UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, KISS ME KATE AND FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with the Waxahachie Community Theatre. With a Ph.D. in School Psychology, Al has served children in Dallas ISD for many years. He and his wife also own and operate Adventure Academy Childcare Centers in Cleburne and Red Oak.
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JONATHAN KENNEDY
(Lazar Wolf)
Jonathan Kennedy is delighted to be playing the part of Lazar Wolf in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. You may have seen him before at Plaza Theatre Company as Jacob Marley in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, the Beast in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Smudge in FOREVER PLAID, or Ben Gunn in TREASURE ISLAND. He is delighted to be working with Soni and Jodi Barrus as directors. He would like to thank Greg, Granny, Dylan, Spencer, and Hefner for their patience, understanding, and support in taking part of this production. He hopes you enjoy your visit to Anatevka in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
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CHRISTIA CAUDLE
(Yente)
Christia is glad to be making her Plaza Theatre Company debut in one of her favorite shows! With a degree in Mathematics and a love of Musical Theatre, her jobs this past year include Choral Music Assistant, Math Tutor, Costumer, and Mother Goose at the 2011 State Fair of Texas. Some previous credits include Alma Hix in THE MUSIC MAN at Garland Summer Musicals; Dolly Tate in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Waxahachie Community Theatre; Grace Bradley in THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGENT, EVER! and Golde in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF both with Grand Prairie Arts Council; Mrs. Paroo in THE MUSIC MAN, Grandma Josephine in WILLIE WONKA, and Mrs. Kirk in LITTLE WOMEN all with Family Music Theatre at Cedar Valley College; and several other roles including singing in two operas, SUOR ANGELICA and DON PASQUALE. Thanks and love to Tom (wonderful husband), Annalise, Grace and John Mark (great kids), and Mom (Look, Noni’s in the program!).
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STACEY GREENAWALT KING
(Yente)
Stacey is unabashedly enamored of the Plaza stage and is pleased to be involved with her third show here. Previously she appeared as Frances Perkins and Mrs. Greer in ANNIE, and designed costumes for THE FOREIGNER. She is also an accomplished artist, professional photographer, published author, mom, and shower show-tune diva extraordinaire. Fist bumps to the rest of the ridiculously talented cast, crew, and directors on a fabulous show!
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AUSTON MCINTOSH
(Fyedka)
Auston loves working here at Plaza and is very exicted to be in another great show with a wonderful cast and production team! He would like to thank the stage manager, Cessany, because she is awesome,inspires him, and wrote his bio.
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CAROLINE RIVERA
(Fruma Sarah)
is delighted to be back at The Plaza for her sixth show. Hailing from Ft. Worth, she has performed theatre and opera across Canada and the US. She is a graduate of Queen's University in Ontario with studies in theatre and classical music. Having won a Best Actress Column Award for her portrayal of the Witch in PlazaCo's INTO THE WOODS last season, she was recently seen as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, Patricia Fodor in CRAZY FOR YOU, Anne Bonny in TREASURE ISLAND, and Marie in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL. She has also performed such roles as Berta in IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA, the title role in CARMEN, the mother in THE CONSUL, Petra in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, and the messenger in MEDEA (for which she was an Irene Ryan scholarship region VI finalist), and has been singing with the Fort Worth Opera for four seasons. As her mother says, "... and then you're supposed to thank your mother for all she's done for you." ... yeah, thanks mom...for serious.
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COREY DAVIS
(Avram)
Corey is a master craftsman and has been remodeling for over 20 years. He is currently a student at Hill College. He loves nature and enjoys spending time outdoors. He has performed in several Christmas and Easter plays at his church and will be making his debut appearance at The Plaza as Avram in THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. "To Life!"
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GREG BURTON
(Avram)
Greg has had many wonderful adventures at Plaza. Favorite roles include Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Motel in Fiddler, Jinx in Forever Plaid, Archibald in The Secret Garden, Einstein in Arsenic and Old Lace, Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Squire Trelawney in Treasure Island, and Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. Greg is excited to be in the first production, in Cleburne, by Soni and Jody Barrus and thanks Jon, Betty, Spencer, and Dylan for their constant love and support. He also thanks Jon for catching theatre fever.
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JACESON P. BARRUS
(Mordcha)
JaceSon loves being a part of this wonderful cast of folks and especially loves the opportunity of working in a production directed by his parents. Other favorite roles here at Plaza include WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, THE MUSIC MAN, AIDA and INTO THE WOODS. His favorite roles is as Dad to Tabitha, Parker, Cameron, Eden Grace, Miranda and Jonah. Love to the best part of my life Tina.
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JAY A. CORNILS
(Constable, Villager)
is appearing in his tenth Plaza Theatre Company show. Since moving to Cleburne in 2004, the former athletics director and English teacher has also appeared in eighteen plays with the Carnegie Players, directing two. His credentials for 2011 include Randall Wright, THE MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES - PTC; Bob Ewell, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD - Carnegie Players; Elwood P. Dowd, HARVEY- PTC; Captain Smollett, TREASURE ISLAND - PTC; Eugene Fodor, CRAZY FOR YOU - PTC. He has also published two novels, whcih are advertised in PTC programs. He sends out love to his beautiful bride, Corlis, and thanks her for allowing him to be camped out down here at the friendly confines of the PTC.
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NEAL ABBOTT
(Yussel)
Neal is making his Plaza and theatrical debut, and is pleased to be participating. Although new to theatre, Neal is not new to performing. He grew up playing the cello. Along with six years of study at the SMU String Conservatory, Neal has also played with the Garland Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Summer Symphony, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, as well as with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Neal has also played bass with several bands, one of which played by invitation at the Montreaux International Music Festival in the Summer of 1985, located in Montreaux, Switzerland. There he shared the stage with Stevie Ray Vaughn and Miles Davis, amongst others. He is glad to be a part of this production and hopes you have as much fun watching this as he has had performing in it.
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RIC HOLLY
(Nachum)
Ric is excited to be on the Plaza stage once again. He previously appeared at Plaza as the Warden in ALL SHOOK UP and as Asher in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT. Ric grew up in Cleburne and was a part of two Carnegie productions, ANNIE and THE MUSIC MAN in the early 90's. He currently resides in Mineral Wells, but will be moving to Oklahoma City at the end of March to pursue a career with BNSF Railway. Ric would like to thanks Soni and Jodi for the opportunity to play with Plaza in what is one of his favorite shows. He would like to thank his kids, Seth and Alana, for allowing him to spend his free time 60 miles away from home. Special thanks to Keah Kenney for being a great, dear friend and my fellow road warrior. "I would like to especially give my thanks to the Barrus and Siler families. Plaza has been a very special part of my life the past two years and I will truly miss the long hours of rehearsal, the hard work and especially the love that this place has shared with me."
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SONI BARRUS
(Grandma Tzietle)
Soni is excited to be performing, along with co-directing with her husband, Jodie, and musical director, too. Since joining the Plaza 'family' a year ago, Soni has performed as Veta Louise in HARVEY and Lottie Child in CRAZY FOR YOU. Over the years she has played in numerous shows. Some of her favorites include: Narrator in JOSEPH, Gladys in PAJAMA GAME, Abby in ARSENIC, Aunt Eller in OKLAHOMA, Golde in FIDDLER , Ouiser in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and her all time favorite,the Char Woman in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. "No matter how old you get or how you look, there's always a part for a character actor...so you're never out of work" she says.
She's excited to be here in Texas and to be performing and directing with a host of her Barrus family, where she is involved with several other aspects of the theater when not on stage, including costume design and construction, set decoration, and cleaning out the greenroom.
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BROOKE BOYD
(Shprintze)
is pleased to be back at Plaza Theatre for this production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. She has previously appeared at Plaza in DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL as Carol Cratchit, SEUSICAL THE MUSICAL as Cindy Lou Who, THE MUSIC MAN, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS as Dorcas' Little Sister, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL and has most recently appeared as Betsy in ANNIE. Brooke enjoys singing, dancing, acting and drawing and looks forward to continuing in the fine arts. “I want to thank Jodie and Soni Barrus for their great direction and giving me this awesome opportunity to play a role in one of my very favorite musicals!”
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JAMIE LONG
(Rabbi)
This is the tenth show for Jamie at the Plaza. You might remember him as Dr. Chumbly in HARVEY, Colonel Pickering in MY FAIR LADY, or Franz the Butler in THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Recently he appeared as Eusie in THE WEAVING in the Lincoln Center on Broadway in New York City. He wishes to Thank his wife Alieze for that special happiness that has lasted forty five years and to Soni and Jodie Barrus for letting him be in this wonderful production with such a talented cast and crew... Enjoy the Show.
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PAIGE MOORE
(Bielke)
Paige is thrilled to be sharing the stage with her big brother, Mitch. She has been seen in the children's chorus in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT and as Ruthie in ANNIE. Paige attends class at the Plaza Studio where she is learning more about theater. Paige is grateful for thefriends she has made at the Plaza and the chance to do something amazing. "Thank you to the Plaza family for giving me this opprotunity to be in such an incredible show. Huge hugs and kisses to my mom and dad for bringing me back and forth to all my rehearsals but mostly thanks to Jesus for loving me."
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RUTHANN WARWICK
(Shaindel)
Ruth Ann is thrilled to be making her on stage debut as Shaindel. Being an avid musical theater fan and having worked behind the scenes as costumer, dresser and "Drama Mama", it is a wish fulfilled for Ruth Ann to be performing here at Plaza. She is so grateful to the entire cast, directors, producers and crew for making this a memorable and rewarding experience. "Thank you to my friends and entire family for your encouragement, especially to my daughter, Emily, for sharing your dream with me and to my husband, Jim, for making this a quilt free couple of months."
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DAVID PHILLIPS
(Mendel, Bottle Dancer)
Is glad to be working with Plaza again. He was last seen at Plaza in JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT as dancecore. Some of his past shows have been: CAMELOT as Mordred, which is his favorite role to date. TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD, LES MISERABLES, OKLAHOMA! And WEST SIDE STORY. David would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support. He would also like to thank the Lord for the opportunities and talents that the He has so graciously blessed him with.
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DEVLIN POLLOCK
(Bottle Dancer, Russian)
Devlin Is very excited to be in his 18th production at PLAZA. His favorite roles before have been a soldier in Aida, young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, and Copeau in The Scarlet Pimpernel. At 18 he is currently attending Hill College and seeking a job. He is a trumpet player and a habitual climber, which has resulted in five broken bones. He hopes you will enjoy Fiddler On The Roof as much as he will. "NOSTROVIA!"
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MARK MCKEE
(Mendel, Bottle Dancer)
is happy to be in his Plaza Theatre debut (as well as his second production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!) After performing in twenty shows at Trinity Valley School his favorite roles include Underling in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Motel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and Peter in THE VELDT. A junior in high school and member of TPSMEA All-State Choir, he also writes plays and takes piano and voice lessons. He would like to thank Sue and Alan Buratto, his family and friends, and everybody at Plaza for a terrific experience!
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MITCHELL MOORE
(Bottle Dancer, Russian)
Mitchell, is extremely thankful for getting this opportunity to be a part of something wonderful. This is his first experience with musical theater but hopefully not his last. He is a sophomore at Joshua High School where he divides his time between the drumline, cross country and the JROTC varsity rifle team. He is thankful for the friends he has made at the Plaza Theater and looks forward to a great run. "Thank you to Soni and Jodie for taking a chance on a guy who had never sang or danced in his life. Thanks to all the girls who talked me into this crazy adventure. A huge thanks to my mom for all the after rehearsal runs to McDonald's for a snack wrap, who knew dancing and singing could stirs such an appetite. Thank you to may family and friends for supporting me and to my Savior Jesus Christ to Him be the Glory."
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EDEN BARRUS
(Villager, Chava dancer)
Eden Grace loves dancing and loves being on stage so this is the perfect show for her. She also loves playing with her five siblings so once again this is a great show for her. Love to Mom, Dad and my brothers and sisters.
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KYLIE SCARBOROUGH
(Villager, Chava dancer)
is excited to be returning to Plaza Theater for another show. Recently, she has been seen as Molly in ANNIE at Plaza Theater, She has also had roles in ANNE OF GREEN GABLES and ANNIE at Artisan Center Theater. She takes classes at Travis Academy of Fine Arts and enjoys singing, dancing, acting, reading,
and playing with her dolls. She had so much fun in this production and would like to thank everyone involved.
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LULU ASHLEY
(Villager, Chava dancer)
Lulu, who is 8 is proud to be making her debut on the Plaza stage! But she is no stranger to being the center of attention, being the youngest of 5 girls. Her favorite roles include "Molly" in Artisan Theater's ANNIE and a mouse in Carnegie's THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. "I love the color green and hate sharks. I want to thank my mommy for driving me to practice!"
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MIMI BARRUS
(Villager, Chava dancer)
Mimi is so thrilled to be playing little Chava and is grateful to Grandma and Grandpa for the chance to be in this show. Besides acting, dancing and singing, Mimi loves playing with dolls and mimicking everyone around her. She's gratful to be performing for you tonight.
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ABIGAIL SCARBOROUGH
(Villager)
Abigail is thrilled to be returning to the Plaza stage in one of her favorite shows. She was last seen at Plaza as a Dancer in HELLO DOLLY. Other theatre credits include ANNIE, MUSIC MAN, and MY EMPERORS NEW CLOTHES. She is a junior at UT-Arlington pursuing a double major in Public Relations and Theatre Arts. In her spare time which is rare she enjoys hanging with family and friends, watching movies, reading, and being crazy. She wants to thank her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving her a passion for theatre and opening the doors for her to pursue it. Thank you to Soni and Jodi for giving her this incredible opportunity. Cessany thank you for being awesome and being a fabulous stage manager. Lastly thanks to her family and friends who have been there and supported her as she has pursued her theatre dreams. God Bless and enjoy the show.
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AMBER MAYO
(Villager)
Amber is excited to be making her debut with the Plaza Theatre Company along with her dad. Her previous performances include Beauty is a Beast and Toy Store with EPIC Kids in Ellis County along with Aesop's Foibles and Goldilocks On Trial with the Waxahachie Community Theatre. Amber is a 6th grade homeschooler who has three brothers, two sisters and one nephew. She has participated in many events in the Leadership Training for Christ program with her church and enjoys playing soccer.
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BEN MIDKIFF
(Villager)
Ben is excited to be apart of his 10th show here at Plazaco. His roles include Raymond in KISS AND TELL, Will Rogers Jr. in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, and his most recent role as a Servant in ANNIE. Ben's most favorite role to play was a Winged Angel in THE PROMISE at the Texas Amphitheater. He would like to thank Kate Hicks, Shannon Loose, and Taffy Geisel for all there encouragement and support throughout his acting career. He would also like to thank his amazingly talented Stage Manager, Ms. Cessany Ford, and his sister ,Hannah, who drove him to and from rehearsal. Love you guys. Ephesians 4:4-6
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BRADEN DAVIS
(Villager)
Braden is a 4th grader at Marti Elementary and is making his debut at The Plaza as a villager in THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF along with his mom and dad who are also appearing. He plays basketball for Upward and enjoys camping, fishing, and the great outdoors!
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BRENDAN LANE
(Villager)
is excited to make his theatre debut on the Plaza Theatre stage! Brendan is a 10 year old who loves Legos and has really enjoyed acting and being in plays. His mom owns Baby Signs with Sybal located right next door in the Wright Plaza Shopping Center (you should really check it out). Brendan would like to thank his parents for supporting him in being in this production.
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BRYANNA LEVAC
(Villager)
Bryanna is so glad to have the chance to do another show here at Plaza! She would like to thank her incredibly nice stage manager, Cessany, for being so generous and writing her bio. "You're the best, Cess!"
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CALEB MIDKIFF
(Villager)
Caleb is thrilled to be doing another show here at Plaza. His first appearance on the Plaza stage was Winthrop in MUSIC MAN. He is a Seventh grader attending Travis Academy of Fine Arts. He would like to thank Hannah for taking him to most of the Rehearsal "Thanks Hannah, Your the Best!!!"
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DANA SILER
(Villager)
is happy to be in another show. Previously she was in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL and played as Jessie Oakley in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Favorite roles include Leticia Fezziwig in A CHRISTMAS CAROL and Ernestine Gilbreth in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN. In addition to theatre, Dana also enjoys playing tennis, reading, talking to friends, and cookies. "Thanks to my family and friends for supporting me all the way!"
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DAVID MIDKIFF
(Villager)
David just loves doing shows here at Plaza, and is glad to be back for "Fiddler on the Roof"! He would like to thank the stage manager, Cessany, for all of her hard work, and for writing this bio. "You're awesome, Cess!"
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EDEN ASHLEY
(Villager)
Eden is excited to be in her second Plaza show! She's enjoys singing, dancing, and photography. She has a great distaste for celery but thoroughly enjoys being a Jewish zombie! "I would like to thank my friends and family, I thank God each and every day for putting SUCH amazing people in my life, I am truly blessed. Love y'all!"
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ELLIE ASHLEY
(Villager)
Ellie Ashley is thrilled to be in her second plaza show. Ellie is 13, and loves to sing, act and play piano. Musical theater is her passion! Ellie is the middle of five girls, so she takes every opportunity to be the center of attention. She has been voted most likely to be on 'Saturday Night Live' by her family. Ellie's favorite roles include Lucy in THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE with Carnegie Players and July in ANNIE .
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EMILY WARWICK
(Villager)
Emily is delighted to be in her third show at Plaza, having previously appeared as the Star-to-be/Boylan Sister in ANNIE and Widows Drews in TREASURE ISLAND. Other previous roles include Ayah in SECRET GARDEN at Casa Manana, Babe Williams in PAJAMA GAME, and Cat in the Hat in SEUSSICAL, PETER PAN, MYSTERY OF...DROOD, CHILDREN OF EDEN, SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK, and BEEHIVE! She is so blessed to be a part of this amazing cast and to have gained the life-long friends she continues to make every day since coming to Plaza. "Thank You for welcoming me into the PlazaCo family!" "I am so lucky to be able to share this experience with my mom! i love you! MAZELTOV!"
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ERIKA POPE
(Villager)
is thrilled to be a part of this amazing show. Favorite roles include Kate in ANNIE and a Munchkin and Ozian in THE WIZARD OF OZ at Bass Hall; Louisa in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Mary Rogers in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, and Martha in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN at PlazaCo; and Gretel in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Casa Manana. Erika enjoys many hobbies, including cross stitching, baking, reading, playing Hide-n-go-Squeak with her puppy, and collecting show programs. "Thank you to my family, especially my mom, for putting up with my crazy schedule."
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ESTHER EKPO
(Villager)
Esther is thrilled to be apart of another show at Plaza. She loves being in the ensemble so she can dance and sing. Her debut with Plaza was A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
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HANNAH MIDKIFF
(Villager)
Hannah is happy to be back on the Plaza stage! Some of her favorite roles are Loraine in ALL SHOOK UP and Corliss in KISS AND TELL. Other shows would include BEAUTY AND THE BEEAST at Carnegie Players and THE PROMISE GLEN ROSE. She is also thrilled to be working for PlazaCo as they start the new academy and dance studio! "Thank you everyone for watching Piper backstage for me! Couldn't have done the show without you."
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JENNY DAVIS
(Villager)
Jenny is a certified EC-4th grade teacher and is currently working on her Master's degree in Teacher Leadership. She sings on the worship team at her church and has performed in several Christmas and Easter plays at her church as well. She is making her debut appearance at The Plaza as a villager in THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and is excited to be sharing this experience with her son Braden and husband Corey who are also making their debut.
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JULIA EKPO
(Villager)
Julia is excited to return to the Plaza stage in her second Plaza show. She is thrilled to be part of such a wonderful cast. Other shows she has been in at Plaza are HELLO DOLLY where she was in the dance ensemble and she stood in as a sub in the ensemble for A CHRISTMAS CAROL here at Plaza. Julia would like to thank the amazing directors, production team, and cast for all of the hard work and dedication put into this show.
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KEAH KENNEY
(Villager)
Though she has been in many shows this is the second show that Keah has been in with the Plaza, her first was JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT. She enjoys working with the wonderful people here at the Plaza and cannot wait for another chance in another show. She says, "Thanks to the amazing Ric Holly for carting me around and my bestie for being up when I would get home late to chat."
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KENNEDY STYRON
(Villager)
Kennedy is thrilled to be back on the Plaza stage for the fifth time! Kennedy is very active in theatre and hopes to pursue it in the future. She loves performing so dearly. Kennedy would like to thank God, JTAM, Soni and Jodie, and her loving friends and family for pushing her to always do her best and keeping her smiling! She loves what she does and why she does it, and is truly grateful for all of the blessings she has been given.
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KRISTI TAYLOR
(Villager)
Kristi is pleased to back at Plaza for her 4th production! You've probably seen her as Dolly Tate in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN or as Levi's Wife in JOSEPH & THE AMAZING...DREAMCOAT. She was also in TREASURE ISLAND as Mrs. Hawkins. Kristi is pursuing a BA in Theatre from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. Other productions where you might've seen Kristi at Theatre Wesleyan include: 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE as Rona Peretti, THE LARAMIE PROJECT as Rebecca Hilliker/Trish Steger/Cal Rerucha...etc. Kristi would like to thank all of her friends and family for their love and continued support.
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LLOYD EKPO
(Villager)
Lloyd Ekpo is happy to return to Plaza stage in his 3rd Plaza show as a town villager. Previous shows that Lloyd has worked with are MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES where he was the co-stage manager and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN where he was a featured dancer. Lloyd thanks Soni and Jodi for their amazing vision and direction, as well as the rest of the cast, producers, back stage crew, and everyone else that has worked so hard to make this wonderful show happen.
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MARY VICKERS
(Villager)
Mary is thrilled to be in another show at PlazaCo. She attends Travis Academy of Fine Arts and enjoys choir, art and costume design. You may have seen Mary in other PlazaCo productions including CRAZY FOR YOU, JOSEPH, HELLO DOLLY, ALL SHOOK UP!, and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. Mary would like to thank her parents for their unceasing love and support. ( and, of course, for funding the constant trips to cleburne.) " Thanks, mom and pop! Love you!"
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MICAH EKPO
(Villager)
Micah is happy to return to the Plaza stage as an ensemble member. His first show with Plaza was A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
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RACHEL DANIELS
(Villager)
is excited to be a part of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, her first production with Plaza. Most recently, she was seen as a Disciple in GODSPELL with the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players. She has also performed in several other shows with Carnegie, Cleburne High School, and Oklahoma Baptist University. Some of her favorites have been THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, THE MUSIC MAN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. She would like to thank Soni and Jodie for this opportunity and her parents for their continued support.
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RYAN SILER
(Villager)
is so excited to be in this production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Ryan is a sixth grader at Wheat Middle School where he enjoys playing the french horn and being in plays there. Ryan is currently playing Old Man Warner in THE LOTTERY at Wheat Middle School. Previously you may have seen Ryan in the chorus of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. As a son to Aaron and Milette Siler though Ryan has done much around the theatre from cleaning, poping pop corn and even occasionally running the sound board.
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SCOUT HARRELL
(Villager)
is Thrilled to return to the Plaza stage and is very exicted to be in another great show with a wonderful cast and production team! Show credits include JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, and HELLO DOLLY, both at PLAZA, SOUTH PACIFIC, and WEST SIDE STORY at ACT, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Theater Arlington. Thanks to my Lord and Savior, Jesus, my parents and siblings!
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SUZI HANFORD
(Villager)
Is continuing her theatrical ambitions with this her seventh performance at the Plaza. Suzi has enjoyed being in FOLLIES, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, SINGING IN THE RAIN, and many others. Suzi would like to thank Jodi and Soni for giving her the opportunity to be in such an amazing show with a wonderful cast, her family for putting up with her silliness, and her other ‘family’ who is always there to help practice her dances, listen to her, and knows just what to say to make her feel better. "Love you Teddy!"
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CHRISTOPHER WILSON
(Fiddler)
was born and raised in Texas and started playing the violin at the age of 10. Since then he has played professionally with the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra from 1997-2005 and the Air Force Academy Cadet Concert Orchestra from 2006-2007. Chris currently serves in the US Naval Reserve and is stationed at the Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth.
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JEANETTE VIEHWEG
(Fiddler)
Jeanette is happy to be back at the Plaza, playing for a second show. Originally from Utah, Jeanette started violin at age 3 and began performing not too long after that. Trained in classical music, she has performed in hundreds of concerts, gigs and competitions all across the US, although, this will be her first time up on a rooftop! Thank you to husband, Mark, and the four little 'uns at home for letting me do this!
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KARA BARNES
(Costumer)
Has costumed many shows at Plaza Theatre Company but not as large as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. We are so grateful for Kara's amazing eye for detail and the skill and ability to take on a show of this size and magnitude.
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CESSANY FORD
(Stage Manager)
Cessany is thrilled to be stage managing another show here at Plaza. She just recently finished her final semester at Ouachita Baptist University, where she received a degree in theatre. Her previous shows include JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, DON GIOVANNI, YOU HAVE TO SERVE SOMEBODY, ALL SHOOK UP, SEUSSICAL, and SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR. Her next project is assistant stage managing THE DRWOSY CHAPERONE here at Plaza. Cessany would like to thank Hannah, Andrew, and Kyle for their unending support, even if they do call her Patient Zero. "Happy 25th Birthday Andrew! It will be legen...wait for it...dary!"
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SONI BARRUS & JODI BARRUS
(Director)
Soni and Jodie are excited to be co-directing once again; this time in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Previously they shared the 'directors chair' on several others shows including THE NAUVOO PAGEANT, SAVIOR OF THE WORLD, and GUYS AND DOLLS.
Soni has directed numerous shows throughout the years... far to many to count. Some of her favorites include: BIG RIVER, FIDDLER, JOSEPH, MAN OF LAMANCHA, MUSIC MAN, ARSENIC,CURIOUS SAVAGE, CHRISTMAS CAROL, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, OKLAHOMA, and SECRET GARDEN just to name a few."Molding a story from its very beginnings and watching life breathed into it on stage" is one of her greatest joys. With these 62 talented performers, life certainly springs onto the Plaza stage in a powerful way. They both agree that coming to rehearsal has been a joy...and hope you will enjoy seeing the fruits of their labors.
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