LUKE HUNT
(Julian)
This is Luke's 27th production at Plaza Theatre Company. He has appeared on the Plaza stage as Long John Silver in TREASURE ISLAND, Froggy LeSeuer in THE FOREIGNER, Stanley Banks in FATHER OF THE BRIDE, and most recently as Dickens in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Some of favorite roles outside of Plaza are John Dickinson in 1776, and Lloyd Dallas in NOISES OFF! with Granbury Theatre Company and Aslan in LION...WARDROBE with the Carnegie Players. He is the Theatre Arts Director at Alvarado High School and is a co-owner of Dance Across Cleburne with his wife, Rachel, whom he is trilled to not only share the stage with in 42nd STREET but also to have some scenes together with her.
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AARON LETT
(Julian)
It's been so long since Aaron has been on the Plaza boards, he actually forgot that this will be his 20th production at Plaza! That being said, and albeit the rehearsal process may have been shortened for him a skosh, he is thoroughly giddy about being able to perform here again, and in this stellar cast with so many friends, colleagues, and family! Recently Aaron's acting took him to the dark role of Kim in SEARCH & DESTROY at L.I.P. Service, where 3 bucket-list items were successfully crossed off (for more detail, just ask him)! Before that he brilliantly portrayed Val Skolsky in LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR and Jack/Stephanie in LEADING LADIES at Runway Theatre in Grapevine. His favorite Plaza Theatre roles include Sky Masterson in GUYS & DOLLS, Blind Pew in TREASURE ISLAND, and Eric Swan in CASH ON DELIVERY. It was during LAUGHTER... that he met Jayjeny Smith and has been blissful & smitten ever since! Aaron is currently a .NET Web Developer at Orthofix in Lewisville and resides in Addison.
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RACHEL HUNT
(Dorothy)
Rachel is very excited to be appearing in her 9th Plaza Show! You may remember her as Mrs. Cratchit from PTC's most recent production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL or as a dancer in WHITE CHRISTMAS, GUYS AND DOLLS, CRAZY FOR YOU, and JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT. Rachel was also the Choreographer for PTC's CAMELOT and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. Rachel has also choreographed several shows for the Cleburne Carnegie Players including THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 1776, and ROMEO AND JULIET. When she's not on stage, Rachel owns and manages Cleburne's only Ballroom dance studio: Dance Across Cleburne. She is excited to be taking a break from dancing to do some singing and acting. She is especially pleased to be acting opposite her favorite actor -- husband Luke Hunt (Julian Marsh.) Rachel wishes to thank Jay, Doug, Tabitha, and the whole production staff for giving her this opportunity. She sends her love to her family. "Break an ankle!"
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TABITHA BARRUS
(Peggy)
Tabi is so happy to have had the opportunity to work with this fantastic cast and crew. Tabitha teaches drama at James Madison Christian Academy as well as teaching every afternoon at Plaza Academy. She feels so lucky to do what she loves! Favorite choreography credits include FOOTLOOSE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and column award nominated choreography for JOSEPH... DREAMCOAT. She sends love as always to Mom, Dad, Park, Cam, E, Mimi, and JJ for believing in her, and a shout out to the cast for making her stuff look so good.
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JONATHAN METTING
(Billy)
Jonathan is celebrating 20 shows at Plaza! He was recently honored with a 2015 Column Award nomination for his portrayal of Mellersh Wilton in Plaza's ENCHANTED APRIL. His other recent performances on the PTC stage include Rick Steadman in THE NERD, Bill Calhoun in KISS ME, KATE, Lun Tha in THE KING AND I, and Phil Davis in WHITE CHRISTMAS. A few of his many favorite roles include Reverend Oglethorpe in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, Younger Brother in RAGTIME, Barrett in TITANIC, and Laurie in LITTLE WOMEN. "Special thanks to Mom, Dad, and little P for putting up with my crazy schedule."
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CESSANY CARPENTER
(Annie)
Cessany is thrilled to be back at Plaza for her 16th show! She is 4 time Column Nominated and last year's Best Stage Manager recipient. Cessany has stage managed/assistant stage managed over 20 productions, and comes with credits from San Diego Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival, and Fort Worth Opera. Her previous shows include LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, CLUE: THE MUSICAL, PILLOW TALK, SEE HOW THEY RUN, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, FOOTLOOSE, GUYS AND DOLLS, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, and ALL SHOOK UP.You may have seen Cessany on the Plaza stage in SEUSSICAL, RAGTIME and CRAZY FOR YOU. "Thanks to my two very best friends and crazy "siblings" for putting up with my own personal brand of weird!"
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STEPHANIE CESSNA
(Annie)
Stephanie feels so blessed to have a chance to return to the theatre and is excited to be doing her first show with Plaza Theatre Company! Some favorite roles include Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and Adelaide in GUYS AND DOLLS. Other shows include THE SECRET GARDEN, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, KISS ME KATE, TARTUFFE, THE BOYFRIEND and THE MUSIC MAN. While she currently works as a part time nurse, her favorite job has been being a featured performer at SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS where she enjoyed entertaining for several years in shows like SHOWBOATS' A COMIN'!, THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR, AND ARANIA'S NIGHTMARE. She has also loved being a part of the worship team at McKinney Memorial Bible Church. Stephanie is a mother of two young, rambunctious boys, Ethan and Andrew, who color her days with sunshine and craziness. "I want to thank my husband and my mom for their support and giving me a chance to do what I love and most of all, to Jesus, my Lord and Savior, who makes every day worth living!"
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JACESON P. BARRUS
(Bert)
JaceSon has loved every minute of the past 7 years here at PTC. Past favorite roles include Fred/Petruchio in KISS ME KATE, Bob Wallace in WHITE CHRISTMAS and Schroeder in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. His first love is as husband and father and as always he sends love to Tina, Tabitha, Parker, Cameron, Eden, Mimi and JJ.
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STACEY GREENAWALT
(Maggie)
Stacey is pleased to mark her 16th Plaza appearance, especially in a show with both of her kiddos! A theatre and choral nerd, she's been singing and performing for thirty years on various stages: cedar chests, school cafeterias, backyard monkey bars, gymnasiums, football fields, churches, golf courses, auditoriums, showers, and... well, theatres. Favorite roles include Lotty Wilton in ENCHANTED APRIL (for which she received a 2015 Column Award nomination), The Detective in CLUE THE MUSICAL, Jolene in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, Clairee in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and both Yente and Fruma-Sarah in two different productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Most recently, Stacey appeared in PTC's Column-nominated LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS as harmonizing hellion Ronnette. Big hugs to LA, ME, JM, JK, and Dizzle (love you guys!).
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STEFANIE GLENN
(Maggie / Costumer)
STEFANIE GLENN (Maggie/Costume Designer) Stefanie has played lots of fun roles including, Rita the Show Girl in WHITE CHRISTMAS, Patsy the Show Girl in CRAZY FOR YOU, Mrs. Flannery in THROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, A Hot Box Dancer in GUYS & DOLLS, a Follies Girl in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, and Purity the Show Girl in ANYTHING GOES .Stefanie holds a Master of Arts from Texas Woman’s University and a Bachelor of Arts from Harding University with. Stefanie is also the proud recipient of multiple Column Awards. Special thanks to Gigi, Belle, Lily and Fiona…they know why.
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JAY LEWIS
(Pat / Director)
JAY LEWIS (Director) Jay is quite honored to be directing another show for the Plaza Theatre. Jay directed Guys and Dolls and Crazy for You for Plaza and recently directed Titanic, the Musical for the Cleburne Carnegie Players. Jay also loves to be onstage. He was fortunate be a part of two Plaza productions that are nominated for Column Awards, Enchanted April and Little Shop of Horrors. He thanks the 42nd Street cast and crew for their dedication, time and commitment. He leaves the best for last... thanking his wife Shauna for her support, love and partnership.
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MONICA GLENN
(Phyllis)
Monica is excited to be returning to the Plaza stage for her ninth show. She graduated this past fall (finally) from UTA with a Bachelors in Art History. She is currently teaching for FWISD. Some of her favorite roles include Ruth in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Rhonda in WHITE CHRISTMAS and Virtue in ANYTHING GOES for Stolen Shakespeare Guild where she also choreographed CRAZY FOR YOU. She is a Column Award Winner for Best Stage Manager for AIDA which she shares with her talented sister Stefanie. Monica would like to thank her family for all their love and support and is excited to be doing a show with both her brother and sister. Thanks also to her "kids" for letting me out to play at my home away from home.
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PARKER BARRUS
(Oscar)
Parker is excited to be in his fifteenth production here at Plaza! He's also loved playing roles like Willard in FOOTLOOSE here at PlazaCo in the past. In his spare time he loves learning to play new musical instruments and making pizza at Papa Murphy's. Go on by and see him!
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JAY A. CORNILS
(Abner)
With his appearance last Christmas in Plaza Theatre Company’s (PTC) production of WHITE CHRISTMAS, Cornils earned his white robe as a member of the Plaza Twenty-show Club with is 20th acting performance. With this production, Jay is now performing in his 27th Plaza show and his 49th show here in Johnson and Hood Counties. Last season alone, Jay appeared in CASH ON DELIVERY, THE KING AND I, CAMELOT, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL here at PTC. He also served as assistant director for PTC’s beautiful production of ENCHANTED APRIL. He also appeared as Capt. EJ Smith in the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players production of TITANIC and in Granbury at the newly renovated Opera House in Mark Twain’s IS HE DEAD. And yes, the limp is genuine. During rehearsals last November for CAROL, Jay ruptured is Achilles tendon, an injury that requires six months of recover time. In all things, Jay is supported by his greatest blessing, his lovely and multi-talented wife Corlis.
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SARA BLAIR
(Mac)
Sar is happy to return for her third show at plaza. She has appeared as Elaine in ARSINIC AND OLD LACE and in the dance core of DIRT ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. She is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth and has appeared in productions such as BOEING-BOEING, SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY, and PINOCCHIO. "Thank you all for coming! I Want to do my absolute best for you!"
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STORMY LEE
(Mac)
Stormy is honored to make her Plaza debut and is incredibly thankful for such a welcoming and energetic Plaza family. She has recently performed for Carnegie Players as Catherine in T'was the Night Before Christmas. Stormy is currently the Alvarado Junior High Theatre Director. In the past, she has worked multiple seasons for The Promise in Glen Rose and has her BFA in Theatre from Tarleton State University. Stormy would like to dedicate this debut to the loving memory of her former pastor, Brent Ferren, who always said he was proud of her.
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NOLAN MORALEZ
(Andy)
Nolan is excited to be in this terrific cast and enjoying his 11th production with Plaza Co. Some of his favorite roles have been Roger/Dimaco/3rd class passenger in Carnegie's TITANIC, Plaza Co's dance corp of WHITE CHRISTMAS, and Carnegie's Tommy Banks in FATHER..BRIDE and Curello Smellville in Lolly Pup's ALICE...WATERLAND, and Plaza Co's Dan Gilbreth in CHEAPER...DOZEN But his all-time favorite is Plaza's Teen Summer Camps! Nolan is a 11th grade homeschooler and is a part of TAFA and JCCE. Nolan would like to thank Jay Lewis for this opportunity, as well as his family for their support.
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KATHERINE BALABAN
(Lorraine)
Katherine is grateful for the opportunity to dance on the Plaza stage once again. Past roles include Lillian Gilbreth in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN, teen chorus in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, Corrie in ANNIE, Little Mary/chorus in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, Martha Cratchit/Letitia Fezziwig in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, a dancer in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, and Elyza in THE KING AND I, at various theatres. She is a junior in high school and has been playing the piano since she was nine, having performed in the Piano Guild and the Jazz Festival at TCU for the past 4 years. Katherine's many other passions include classical ballet, art museums, academics, and lively cities. Shout out to all the jazzy people in her life who make it just splendid!
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KELLY SINGLETON
(Lorraine)
Kelly is delighted to be back for her sixth show at Plaza! She was most recently seen as Julia in TWO GENTLEMAN OF VERONA with the Stolen Shakespeare Guild, and has been blessed to work with many wonderful theatres across the metroplex. A proud Baylor Theatre grad and middle school teacher, Kelly has mastered the art of "acting like she knows what she is doing", and is grateful to all who manage to keep her on track!
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ANNA LOONEY
(Ensemble)
Anna Looney is 17 years old, and attends Brazos charter school. 42ND STREET will be her 8th production at plaza. She feels honored to be apart of this wonderful cast. Anna has been taking tap and ballet at plaza academy for the past 4 years, and has loved Every second of it.
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ARIANNA ELLIS
(Ensemble)
Arianna is so excited to be doing 42ND STREET. Its her first show and is so glad to finally be getting experience in the theater. She has always loved performing and has been taking classes for three years to prepare herself for the theater. She loves the theater and plans on making it her ministry and career. Shes feels so blessed to have been given her passion and talents.
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CAMERON BARRUS
(Ensemble)
Cameron is happy to be performing at PlazaCo. Past performances include Tag along kid in FOOTLOOSE, Nelson in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and Chip in BEATUY AND THE BEAST . You might recognize Cameron from his day job waving the Papa Murphy's pizza sign on the street corner. In his spare time Cameron likes to design lights and longboard.
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DASHIELL SCOTT MADDOX
(Ensemble)
This is Dash second production at Plaza Theatre Company. You may remember him from LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. He currently lives in Cleburne and graduated in Cleburne High School where he enjoyed being in school productions where he performed in THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW as Brom Bones, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, and INSANITY OF MARY GERARD.
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DAVID MIDKIFF
(Ensemble)
David is ecstatic to be a part of such an outstanding production! He is a seventh grader at Travis Academy of Fine Arts and T.E.A.C.H. here in Cleburne. In his spare time, David takes musical theatre and dance classes at Plaza Academy, as well as Triple Threat at Casa Mañana. He has done a number of intensives, summer camps and children shows for Plaza Academy and Casa Mañana. Some of David's recent roles have been Wickersham Brother in SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, Prince Chulalongkorn in THE KING AND I, and Kurt in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, all three at Plaza Theatre Company, and John in PETER PAN at Casa Mañana. He has done many more, but this bio is long enough already. "Thank you to my family and friends who support me, much love!"
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EDEN BARRUS
(Ensemble)
You may remember Eden as Little Girl in RAGTIME and she has also recently completed a successful run as Amyrillis in THE MUSIC MAN at Lyric Stage. She also loved playing Tiny Tim in A CHRISTMAS CAROL and an orphan in ANNIE, both at PlazaCo as well as playing Mary Lennox in THE SECRET GARDEN at Granbury Theatre Company. Eden is an energetic 12 year old dynamo who loves to dance, sing and draw.
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EDWARD CALDERON
(Ensemble)
This is Edward's debut performance at Plaza Theatre Company. He has attended Keene High School.
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EMMA WHITEHORN
(Ensemble)
Emma is delighted to be apart of this wonderful show. You may remember her from some of her other performances including WIZARD OF OZ, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, KING AND I, SUESSICAL, ALADDIN JR., BYE BYE BIRDIE , and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. all with Plaza Co. Her favorite role was Beth Bradley in THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER with Cleburne Carnegie Players. Emma is a 12 year old homeschooler from Cleburne. She loves acting ,singing, and dancing. "Thank you mom and dad for driving me to rehearsals. Most of all I thank God for the gift of acting!!"?
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LEVI KING
(Ensemble)
Levi is proud to take take the stage for his 11th performance at Plaza Theatre Company! A graduate of Crowley High School, he previously appeared on stage in the PTC productions of RAGTIME, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, WHITE CHRISTMAS, and KISS ME, KATE, as well as the Granbury Theatre Company production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and those are just his favorites! He would like to thank the amazing community of theatre for helping him become who he is today, as well as all the friends that have made the experience great.
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MADDIE ALMOND
(Ensemble)
Maddie is thrilled to be a part of 42ND STREET. She has enjoyed roles in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, CAMELOT, THE KING AND I, and WHITE CHRISTMAS on the Plaza stage. Maddie is a freshman at BRCS and spends her time singing, dancing, reading, and hanging out with friends. "Thank you Dad for patiently adding my errands to your errands, you're awesome!"
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MICAH KING
(Ensemble)
Micah is ecstatic to be in her eighth show here at Plaza Co! She enjoys working both onstage and backstage, having previously been an assistant costumer, stage-hand and a very temperamental washing machine.Some of her favorite past roles onstage have been teen chorus in FOOTLOOSE, person of New Rochelle in RAGTIME, ensemble in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, Margie in BYE BYE BIRDIE, and a Who in SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL . Micah would like to thank her theater family for their love and support, and YOU for coming to see our show
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RACHEL BROWNING
(Ensemble)
is an eighth-grader at Christian Life Prep. This is her ninth production at Plaza, having been Annie in ANNIE, Marta and Louisa in SOUND OF MUSIC, Amaryllis in MUSIC MAN, Alice in BYE BYE BIRDIE, Miriam in DEAR RUTH, and most recently a Bird Girl in SEUSSICAL. She has also performed the role of Mary Lennox in SECRET GARDEN with Granbury Theatre Company, and she has performed with Casa Mañana and the Fort Worth Opera. Rachel’s many other passions include competing on her school Youth and Government team, Irish dance, ballet, playing piano, writing stories, math, drawing, painting, and making costumes.
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NATHAN GLENN
(Stage Manager)
From the spotlight to the sound booth, Nathan is both thrilled and honored to have been the stage manger for this wonderful musical. Getting to work in theater from a different perspective has given him new insight into everything that goes into making a production run smoothly. From audition to opening night, it's been a new experience that he's done his best to earn the trust put in him by the director and producers of this wonderful theater. No stranger to the stage, Nathan has played in productions such as CAMELOT as Sir Bliant, CASH ON DELIVERY taking on the role of Mr. Forebright and the 2012 production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL as one of the Solicitors. Nathan has thoroughly enjoyed watching this group of talented individuals put together a play that they all can be proud of with each performance. He is very grateful to his friends and family for their support and love throughout every part of his life.
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