Name: Titanic The Musical
Start: 2021-08-06
End: 2021-08-28
Location: Plaza Theatre Company at Dudley Hall

August 6th - August 28th, 2021
Musical

A powerful and dramatic musical, "Titanic" tells the stories of the people on board the legendary steamer. The whole range of humanity aboard the ship comes to life from workers in the boiler room to first-class attendants, from the poorest passengers, to some of the wealthiest men of the Victorian age. With monumental music worthy of the great ship herself, "Titanic" is a powerful, complex look at the making of a tragedy.

Story and Book by Peter Stone
Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston

Ticket Prices:

Adults - $25
Seniors (65+) - $23
Students (13 - College) - $23
Children (under 12) - $15
Group rates available for ten or more
All ticket prices show an included $4 facility charge

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The Cast

Titanic the Musical at Plaza Theatre’s Dudley Hall in Cleburne
Jo Ann Holt - Focus Daily News

Make a day of it. You will not be disappointed.
Genevieve Croft - John Garcia's THE COLUMN

STAN GRANER
(Captain E. J. Smith)

Stan is thrilled to make his Plaza debut with this glorious show. Theaters worked at include Theatre Three (COMPANY, FOXFIRE, CAROLINE OR CHANGE), Uptown Players (BENT, THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA), Casa Mañana (CAMELOT, KISS ME KATE), Lyric Stage (NEWSIES, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, THE PAJAMA GAME), Stage West (CANTERBURY TALES, SONGWRITER), Circle Theatre (BECKY’S NEW CAR, THE COUNTESS), WaterTower Theatre (AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, THE GRAPES OF WRATH, OUR TOWN), The Classics Theatre Project (THE CHERRY ORCHARD, SUMMER AND SMOKE), Amphibian Stage Productions (HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS), Garland Summer Musicals (THE MUSIC MAN, CRAZY FOR YOU), Stolen Shakespeare Guild (THE MUSIC MAN, INTO THE WOODS, BLITHE SPIRIT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD), and Kitchen Dog Theater (THE JUNIPER TREE). Stan is a recipient of a DFW Theater Critics Forum award and several Column Awards. Catch Stan’s next show A RAISIN IN THE SUN at WaterTower Theatre, running Sept. 1-12.
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ROBERT TWADDELL
(Thomas Andrews )

DFW based actor, vocal coach, and acting coach, Robert Twaddell is best known in the Cleburne area as the son of Clint and Martha Twaddell, or the grandson of Clinton and Elizabeth Twaddell. Robert and his wife, Haley, run a performance studio in collaboration with Granbury Theatre Academy, where they coach students in voice and acting techniques. His previous roles in the Cleburne area include Various Roles, GREATER TUNA, Granbury Theatre Company, Phoebus, HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, Plaza Theatre Company, Marius, LES MISERABLES, Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players. He would like to thank his family for their enduring support, and his wife, Haley, with whom life is inspired. Email:Twaddellstudio@gmail.com IG:@Twaddellstudio
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JACESON P. BARRUS
(Ismay/Assistant Director)

JaceSon is loving the privilege of "sinking" his teeth into playing a truly bad guy as Ismay in TITANIC. Other roles that you might have seen JaceSon in include Bob Wallace in WHITE CHRISTMAS, Miss Trunchbull in MATILDA, Stanley Sanders in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN or Pap Finn in BIG RIVER for which he received the Best Supporting Actor in a Musical (non-Equity) Column Award in 2017. JaceSon is also grateful to be back at work full time as the Artistic Director here at Plaza as the Company has once again opened its doors. He is the very blessed husband of 28 years of the beautiful and talented Tina Barrus, the proud father of seven splendid children, father-in-law to an amazing son and "Pap-Paps" to two adorable granddaughters.
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STEPHEN SINGLETON
(Fleet, Et Al)

Stephen loves being in shows at Plaza! He was last seen here at Plaza as Phil Davis in White Christmas. Some of his favorite roles include: Cosmo Brown in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, Riff in WEST SIDE STORY, and Lucentio in TAMING OF THE SHREW, where he got to play opposite his wife. After Graduating from UTA with a Bachelors in Music composition and theory, Stephen is now an Elementary music teacher with Fort Worth ISD. He is very grateful to have the time to be apart of the Plaza family. Stephen would also like to thank his family, Church family, friends, and loving savior Jesus Christ for giving him the strength and encouragement to do this show. Special Thank you to my wife, Kelly and son Daniel for letting me tell stories with them on and off the stage.
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JOSH LEBLO
(Bride, Et Al)

Josh hopes your night comes alive with a thousand voices here on the Plaza stage! Favorite shows at PTC include FOREVER PLAID, MATILDA, SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, LITTLE SHOP…, BREAKING UP…, BYE, BYE BIRDIE, a quick step-in run as a gangster in DROWSY CHAPERONE, ANNIE, CRAZY FOR YOU and JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT. Other favorites include THE ADDAMS FAMILY, HELLO DOLLY, GODSPELL, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and LITTLE WOMEN with Granbury Theatre Co. Josh is the Director of IT and Communications, and sings on the praise team at Granbury FUMC. He would like to thank God, his loving wife, and daughter for always believing in him.
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MATT VICTORY
(Bride, Hartley)

Matt's previous Plaza appearances include ZORRO, HAIRSPRAY, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, THE LITTLE MERMAID, MARY POPPINS, HEAVEN CAN WAIT, and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Matt was born and raised in Cleburne but moved away to attend Harvard University where he completed a degree in Computer Science. He performed regularly at several professional and community theatres in the Boston, Seattle, and New York City areas. He spent 9 years as a hedge fund trader outside of New York before moving back to Cleburne in 2015 to join the family business.
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NATE MILSON
(Pitman/Etches)

After an arduous Covid shutdown, Nate is relieved to be back on stage again in the company of friends. Nate last performed as Bob Wallace in White Christmas in 2019. While trying, not all of the past year and a half were bad, as Nate married his beautiful wife Anna in October. Nate would like to give a huge thanks to his friends, family, and loving wife for everything they do. And hope you all enjoy returning to the theater as much as he does!
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BOB BECK
(Murdoch, Et Al)

When last we saw Bob, he was near De Smet, South Dakota practicing medicine as Dr. Tann in LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE here at Plaza. Obviously preferring colder climates, he preceded that by snoring his way through a snow covered train ride to Vermont in WHITE CHRISTMAS, and now the finds himself in the frozen north Atlantic as first officer of the H.M.S. Titanic. In 2019 Bob also played Mr. Blumen/Pastor Bruno in Plaza's production of FREAKY FRIDAY and Father Alejandro in Granbury Theater Company's production of MAMMA MIA! He has performed numerous times with the Cleburne Carnegie Players including as Clay Spencer in THE HOMECOMING, Teddy in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Clarence in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE and Stanley Banks in FATHER OF THE BRIDE. Other favorite roles include Amos Bellomy in THE FANTASTICKS, Scarecrow in THE WIZARD OF OZ, Lamar in GODSPELL and ZOPHAR in THE BOOK OF JOB. He is equally excited at becoming a grandfather for the second time this year. When not acting, Bob works in demand
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JAY A CORNILS
(Lightoller, Et Al)

Having appeared in the Jay Lewis directed, Carnegie Players 2014 production of TITANIC, Jay A Cornils (also known in local theatre circles as J10) is proud to once again appear in this fantastic musical! This is Jay’s second PTC show since the reopening of theatre following the worst (hopefully) of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first being POLLYANNA. His last appearance on Plaza mainstage prior to the pandemic was in FREAKY FRIDAY in September of 2019. The well-known Johnson County actor is now appearing in his 45th PTC show and his 76th overall. All this would not have been possible without the loving support of his beautiful bride Corlis. “Sail on!”
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CARSON CLAY
(Bellboy, Et Al)

Carson is so excited to be back on the stage here with Plaza Theatre Company at Dudley Hall! He is going to be a senior this year at Alvarado High School. Some shows he’s recently been in are Mr. Fulton in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 at Plaza Main Street, Billy Bobby-Cop/Mr. Trotter in JAMES...GIANT PEACH JR. with Plaza Senior Company, and Robert in PROOF at Alvarado High School. He would like to thank his parents for giving him gas money so he can drive to rehearsals! “I know we are going through hard times right now but being in the theatre is making me see past it and love the world I’m living in now.”
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EVAN BEGGS
(Barrett, Et Al)

Evan Beggs is stoked to be in yet another production with The Plaza Theatre Co! GOD is so good! Evan is portraying the role of Barrett. Other roles he’s had the pleasure to play are Jack Kelly in NEWSIES, Phil Davis in WHITE CHRISTMAS, Ren McCormack (the Kevin Bacon character) in Footloose, and you can catch him as Sir Galahad in SPAMALOT at The Granbury Opera House, this September. Evan would like to thank his parents for their complete investment in his life. The older he gets, the more he realizes just how much they sacrificed and did for him. As always, he’d like to thank Plaza for trusting him to honor this real person in such a way. Lastly, he thanks JESUS CHRIST for all the Good, and for receiving the victims of the Titanic tragedy into His arms.
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HALEY TWADDELL
(Kate McGowan, Et Al)

Haley is so happy to be in her first production since the pandemic! She has so much admiration for Kate’s character and indomitable spirit. Haley hopes she inspires audiences to follow their dreams as well. Speaking of following dreams- together, she and her husband own and operate Twaddell Studio. Offering comprehensive performing arts training for anyone wanting to hone their skills for auditions, stage work, film and all types of performance. She works as a voice teacher and coach in close association with the Granbury Theatre Academy. She is honored to be apart of her students’ artistic journeys! Some of her favorite roles have been Cosette in Les Miserables, Rapunzel in Into the Woods, Laurie in Oklahoma!, Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing, and an ensemble member of Hunchback..Dame. You can see her next as the Lady of the Lake in Spamalot at the Granbury Opera House. Welcome back to the theatre, everyone!
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MEGAN A. LILES
(Kate Murphey, Et Al)

Megan is a Filipino-American mezzo-soprano with a passion for music education, storytelling, and advocating for authentic cultural representation in media. She last appeared on the Dudley stage as Aunt Polly in POLLYANNA. Her favorite Plaza roles include Florika in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, Anita in WEST SIDE STORY (Column Award Nominee), Nikki Crandall/Helsa Wenzel in THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940, and The Tallest Box in WHITE CHRISTMAS. Other favorites: Morticia Addams in THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Column Award Nominee), Sarah Brown in GUYS AND DOLLS, and Dorcas in 7 BRIDES FOR 7 BROTHERS. She is grateful for the opportunity to tell this story of dreams and sacrifices, and is especially thankful to her mother, who came to America to give her a better life. "Let all our children's children know that this day, long ago, we dreamt of them, and came aboard this ship."
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RACHEL DANIELS
(Kate Mullins, Et Al)

Rachel is excited to be back on stage and thrilled to be aboard for her 3rd production of TITANIC! She has previously appeared on the Plaza stage in WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Her favorite roles include the Witch in INTO THE WOODS, Tzeitel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Kate McGowan in TITANIC, Factory Girl in LES MISERABLES, and a Disciple in GODSPELL, all with the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players. She has also performed in DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING at American Airlines Center and THE PROMISE in Glen Rose, as well as with Family Music Theatre, Oklahoma Baptist University, and Cleburne High School. Thanks to Jay, JaceSon, and Caitlan for the opportunity!
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TREVIN MCLAUGHLIN
(Farrell, Et Al)

Trevin is excited to return to the Plaza Stage! He previously appeared in SHREK, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and THE SECRET GARDEN, and on the Shakespeare in the Park stage in ROMEO AND JULIET, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and TAMING OF THE SHREW. Previous credits include , ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN, THE HOMECOMING, OKLAHOMA (Carnegie Players), ANNIE (Artisan Theatre), OTHELLO (Bare Bones Shakespeare), and Assistant Director on OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS (Carnegie Players). Trevin is a middle school theatre teacher, which he considers the best job in the world.
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DAMSON CHOLA, JR
(Charles Clarke, Et Al)

Damson Chola Jr. is new to musical theater. His first show and role was Gomez, in THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Plaza Co. Teen Camp. But sadly the show was shut down do to a Covid-19 out break within the camp. But he had the best time of his life there. So he came back he came back this year to Plaza Co. Teen Camp’s HIGHSCHOOL MUSICAL 2 landing the role as, the lovable basketball player, Troy Bolton. D.J. says “Thank you to his new friends here at Plaza, his Parents, and his Little brother Preference Chola for being there, driving him to and from rehearsals, and helping him improve his skills. Much love to you all!”
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EMMA BRANDENBURG
(Caroline Neville)

Emma is ecstatic to make her Dudley Hall debut with the cast and crew of Titanic! Though this is her first show with Plaza Theatre Company, she definitely isn’t new to the wonderful world of theatre! Emma has appeared in numerous theaters throughout the DFW metroplex, with her most recent role being Diana in A CHORUS LINE: High School Edition, which was put on by Slaughter Family Arts Awards, in collaboration with Casa Mañana. Past roles include Meg in LITTLE WOMEN, Dragon in SHREK, Brooke Wyndham in LEGALLY BLONDE, and the Ballet Corps in INTO THE WOODS. “Thank you to my friends and family for consistently supporting me in everything I do— for remaining by my side, through all of my auditions and callbacks and hours upon hours spent at the theater. I can never say it enough, but I truly appreciate you guys.”
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CAITLAN LEBLO
(Alice Bean, Et Al/Music Director)

Caitlan can’t wait to hobnob with the 1st class on the Plaza stage! Favorite shows with PTC include PATSY CLINE, MATILDA, THE…WONDERETTES, SMOKEY JOE'S, ADDAMS FAMILY, LITTLE SHOP, BREAKING UP...DO, [TITLE OF SHOW], DROWSY CHAPERONE, BYE BYE BIRDIE, CRAZY FOR YOU, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT and BEAUTY...BEAST. Other favorites include ADDAMS FAMILY, WONDERETTES: DREAM ON, SHREK, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, HELLO DOLLY, THE…WONDERETTES, MEET...ST. LOUIS, GODSPELL, LITTLE WOMEN and DECADES OF DIVAS with Granbury Theatre Co. Music directing credits: FROZEN KIDS, BREAKING UP…DO, FOREVER PLAID, MATILDA, FREAKY FRIDAY, JUNGLE BOOK, NEWSIES, and IN THE HEIGHTS, all for PTC. Caitlan graduated from TCU. She teaches theatre at Acton Middle School and sings on the praise team at Granbury FUMC. She is beyond blessed by the opportunity to share the stage with her wonderful husband and beautiful daughter!
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TABITHA IBARRA
(Alice Bean, Et Al)

Tabitha is a longtime Plaza performer who has had a long break from the Plaza stage. She is loving being back though with this quirky, interesting, real-life character. You might have seen has Kathy Selden in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, Mayella Ewell in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD or as Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. She is an almost full-time private voice teacher with her studio Sing For Joy, wife to the lovely Saul and Mom to adorable Gemma and Nova.
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DARREN CLARK
(Edgar Bean, Et Al)

Darren is overjoyed to be part of this production. He has previously been in POLLYANNA, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRE, MATILDA, WHITE CHRISTMAS, FREAKY FRIDAY, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, and THE MUSIC MAN —All at Plaza Theatre Company. At other theaters, he has played in FOOTLOOSE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and MONKY BUSINESS (I and II). He’d like to thank his family for supporting him and inspiring him daily in all his endeavors.
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KATHY LEMONS
(Ida Strauss, Et Al)

Through the years Kathy has played on the Plaza stage many times. Some of her favorite roles at Plaza have been: Edith Wilkins in DEAR RUTH, Maude Atkinson (Column Nominee) in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Mrs. Peacock in CLUE, Mother Abbess in SOUND OF MUSIC, Marmee in LITTLE WOMEN, Glinda in WIZARD OF OZ, Marilla in ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. Miss Andrew, the evil nanny, in MARY POPPINS. Additional roles include: Alice Beinecke (Column Nominee) in ADDAMS FAMILY, Mrs. Ellie Banks in FATHER OF THE BRIDE, Penelope Sycamore in YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU. Kathy has always been fascinated by the story of the Titanic because her grandmother’s cousin was one of the survivors. She feels honored to help tell the story of the lives aboard that ship. As always, “All my love to Jim for keeping a song in my heart!” Eph. 3:20-21
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GARY PAYNE
(Isador Strauss, Et Al)

Gary is happy to be returning to Plaza having previously appeared in our productions of HAIRSPRAY and POLLYANNA. Most recently, Gary was seen in Hip Pocket Theatre's production of CURMUDGEON BOOGIE. He is represented by Core Talent - http://www.coretalent.biz/Talent/Gary-Payne/ .
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ALINA JENNINGS
(DaMico, Et Al/Choreographer)

Alina is so excited to be back on the Plaza stage and with such an amazing cast. She is a graduated of Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts where she studied musical theater for 8 years. Previous shows: Consuela WEST SIDE STORY, Sylvia ALL SHOOK UP, Dynamite HAIRSPRAY, Buffy STARLIGHT EXPRESS, Hannigan ANNIE, Jetsome LITTLE MERMAID, Cowardly Lion WIZARD OF OZ and many more. She has been New York to be in ITheatrics Choreography DVDs where she was a dancer for Nice Work..... and played the role of Roxie in Chicago! Alina would also like to thank her fabulous sisters and personal stylists Keshia and Saskia her wonderful mother for always supporting her.
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ARIA LEBLO
(Passenger)

Aria is bursting with emotion to be performing alongside her parents on the Plaza stage again! Previously, Aria was in Plaza’s ANNIE. She was also in HELLO DOLLY with Granbury Theatre Co. Aria was also a featured dancer in ALADDIN JR. with Second StarTheatre Co. This will be her fourth year to take ballet, tap, and hip hop. “I love my family.”
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CHARLESTON BARRUS
(Passenger)

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MAKENNA CLARK
(Passengers, Et Al)

Makenna is so excited to officially return to Dudley Hall in this beautiful show! You may have recently seen her step in at the last minute as Pollyanna in POLLYANNA for a weekend. Some of her favorite past roles include Alice in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Alice in SEVEN…BROTHERS, Mrs. Trotter in JAMES…PEACH JR, one of the big kids in MATILDA, and a Newsie in NEWSIES. “Thanks to Jay, Jaceson, Caitlan, Alina, and Lindsay for giving me this opportunity. Thanks to Megan A. Liles, Tina Barrus, Tabitha Ibarra and Dian West for teaching me everything I need to know. Last but not least thank you to my amazing family and friends! Love y’all!! :)”
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JAY LEWIS
(Director)

Jay is delighted to be directing once again after a Covid hiatus. He has directed several shows for Cleburne and Granbury theaters which includes the Column Award winning INTO THE WOODS for Granbury Theatre Company. Favorite performance roles include JD Drew in HANDS ON A HARDBODY; Thenardier, LES MISERABLES; Prof. Callahan, LEGALLY BLONDE; Tevye, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Rev. Moore, FOOTLOOSE; Horace VanderGelder, HELLO DOLLY; Daddy Warbucks, ANNIE; and Ben Franklin, 1776. Jay is a retired educator and granddad to Lor, Lou, Liv and Gus. Kisses, a dozen roses and a standing ovation for his supporting wife, both onstage and off, Shauna. Jay wants to especially thank his theatre family for the many prayers and blood donations on his behalf during this past year. “Bring a life back to power. Make blood donation your responsibility.”
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LINDSAY BATT
(Stage Manager)

Lindsay is happy to be stage managing TITANIC THE MUSICAL. She has stage managed many shows around the D/FW area, with some of her favorites being HUNCHBACK, HAIRSPRAY, RAGTIME, WEST SIDE STORY x 2, AIDA, MAN OF LAMANCHA, FREAKY FRIDAY, THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE ADDAMS FAMILY x 2, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT x 2, TUCK EVERLASTING, and BIG RIVER. Lindsay is a multiple COLUMN AWARD Winner and is also on the Board of Directors for THE COLUMN AWARDS."A special thanks to William, Chloe and Zoe for continuing to encourage my love of theater"
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