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A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Co-Created by Directed by Musical Direction by DOUGLAS BAKER SHAUNA OBLAD Choreographer Production Manager ASHLEY OBLAD LEIGH CUNNINGHAM Stage Manager Lighting Design BRANDI BLACKMAN ERIKA COURTNEY Sound Design Costume Design STEEL WALLIS DOUGLAS BAKER, BOB LOV

Flying by Foy is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com Musical Tracks for this performance of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins are provided by and made possible thanks to special arrangements with MT Pit. 420 South 425 West Bountiful, UT 84010. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Cast List Creative & (In order of appearance) Production Team Bert* ~ KEVIN BLEUER / ARIEL JOHNSON George Banks* ~ JAMES CLAFLIN / JOSH MEUER Executive Producer ~ KARL LARSEN O.D Winifred Banks* ~ ELAINE FITZPATRICK / MARY BETH ZENTNER Director ~ DOUGLAS BAKER Jane Banks* ~ ISABELLA BAKER / ADDIE WAGNER Assistant Director ~ LESLIE FOTHERINGHAM Michael Banks* ~ WILL HALEY / BLAKE HELLER Musical Director ~ SHAUNA OBLAD Katie Nanna ~ AMANDA CAMPOS Assistant Musical Director ~ MELISSA FABBI Policeman ~ EARL NEWELL Choreographer ~ ASHLEY OBLAD Miss Lark ~ THAISA MONTEIRO Technical Director ~ STAN JUDD Admiral Boom ~ GREG ROBINSON Production Manager ~ LEIGH CUNNINGHAM Mrs. Brill ~ PAT LUSK Stage Manager ~ BRANDI BLACKMAN Robertson Ay ~ JONATHAN TUALA Backstage Manager ~ LEIGH CUNNINGHAM Mary Poppins* ~ LYNSEY FULLAM / KAYLA HAMBLEN Assistant Stage Manager ~ JESEE JONES Park Keeper ~ JOSHUA MELTZER Sound Design ~ STEEL WALLIS, NOAH GODDARD Queen Victoria ~ CARON WHIPPLE Lighting Design ~ ERIKA COURTNEY Costume Design ~ BOB LOVE, DOUGLAS BAKER Bank Chairman ~ SHAWN MILLER Hair & Make-up Design ~ ALDA TOMASIC Miss Smythe ~ CARON WHIPPLE Original Scenic Design ~ STEVE HUNTSMAN Von Hussler ~ SCOT BROWN HUNTSMAN ENTERTAINMENT Northbrook ~ ELIJAH O’CONNELL Scenic Construction ~ STAN JUDD, LEIGH CUNNINGHAM Bird Woman ~ LACHELLE CHAMBERLAIN GREEN VALLEY THEATRE Mrs. Corry ~ CHERITY HARCHIS Poppins “Magic” ~ JASON WILSON, FLYING BY FOY ~ ELIZABETH MCKENNA Scenic Painting ~ TOM UMHOLZ Fannie ~ TAMI ALICIA Props Master ~ MARLENE LANE Master Electrician ~ ADAM PIOTROWSKI Miss Andrew ~ LACHELLE CHAMBERLAIN SR/Fly Rail ~ ANDY WILLIAMS ~ Ensemble ~ SL ~ JANNA WILKINSON SCOT BROWN, AMANDA CAMPOS, REESE CARTER Rover ~ JESEE JONES LACHELLE CHAMBERLAIN, CHERITY HARCHIS, ELLIANA KARRIS Spotlight Operators ~ JUDY COLONERO, ANTHONY WARD PAT LUSK, ELIZABETH MCKENNA, JOSHUA MELTZER, SHAWN MILLER Crew ~ ELIZABETH ALFIERI, DAYNE GRADNEY THAISA MONTEIRO, EARL NEWELL, ELIJAH O’CONNELL, ASHLEY RAPUANO MICHAEL HOUGHTALING EMMA ROBINSON, GREG ROBINSON, AMY SMITH, TAMI THOMPSON MARLENE LANE, THOMAS MALLETT SYDNEY TELLO, JONATHAN TUALA, CARON WHIPPLE TONY RINO, JOHN ROSSO Bert Kevin Bleuer – 4/1, 4/2, 4/4, 4/7, 4/9, 4/11 Eve, 4/14, 4/16, 4/18 Eve, 4/22, 4/24, 4/25 Mat Dressers ~ KONIE BALDWIN, LORI BRAYBROOKE Ariel Johnson – 3/31, 4/3, 4/8, 4/10, 4/11 Mat, 4/15, 4/17, 4/18 Mat, 4/21, 4/23, 4/25 Eve FRANCENE THOMPSON, MARY BETH George James Clafl in – 4/1, 4/3, 4/4, 4/7, 4/11 Eve, 4/14, 4/15, 4/17, 4/18 Mat, 4/22, 4/24, 4/25 Eve ZENTNER, ELAINE FITZPATRICK Banks Josh Meuer – 3/31, 4/2, 4/8, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11 Mat, 4/16, 4/18 Eve, 4/21, 4/23, 4/25 Mat Hair & Make-up Assistants ~ LYN MELICHAR, ERIKA HERNANDEZ Winifred Elaine Fitzpatrick – 4/1, 4/3, 4/8, 4/9, 4/11 Eve, 4/15, 4/17, 4/18 Mat, 4/22, 4/23, 4/25 Mat Costume Assistant ~ SHAUNA ROBINSON Banks Mary Beth Zentner – 3/31, 4/2, 4/4, 4/7, 4/10, 4/11 Mat, 4/14, 4/16, 4/18 Eve, 4/21, 4/24, 4/25 Eve Scenic Dressers ~ RYAN THORNTON, MARLENE LANE Jane Isabella Baker – 3/31, 4/2, 4/4, 4/7, 4/8, 4/11 Mat, 4/14, 4/15, 4/18 Mat, 4/21, 4/24, 4/25 Eve Banks Addie Wagner – 4/1, 4/3, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11 Eve, 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 Eve, 4/22, 4/23, 4/25 Mat Advertising & Publicity ~ MARCI RIEDY Michael Will Haley – 3/31, 4/2, 4/4, 4/7, 4/8, 4/11 Mat, 4/14, 4/15, 4/18 Mat, 4/21, 4/24, 4/25 Eve Program ~ JOANN SPINELLI, MARCI RIEDY Banks Blake Heller – 4/1, 4/3, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11 Eve, 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 Eve, 4/22, 4/23, 4/25 Mat Box Offi ce ~ SHERYL LUND, GARY & HILLARY PRINCE Mary Lynsey Fullam – 3/31, 4/2, 4/4, 4/8, 4/10, 4/11 Mat, 4/14, 4/16, 4/18 Eve, 4/21, 4/23, 4/25 Eve House Manager ~ DEBBIE EARL Poppins Kayla Hamblen – 4/1, 4/3, 4/7, 4/9, 4/11 Eve, 4/15, 4/17, 4/18 Mat, 4/22, 4/24, 4/25 Mat A Note from the Director

Mary Poppins is certainly a delightful, fun and joyous musical. And here-in lies its dilemma, because Mary comes to a home, like most homes, that is struggling with the day-to-day effort to balance all life requires of any of those who live there. Life requires some but maybe not all of work, self worth, fulfi llment, and parenting, growing up, decision-making, romance, etc. and not necessarily in that or any particular order. Mary Poppins is timeless because each of these struggles are timeless to every generation of the human race. Though timeless they may be, there is no manual to make sure we do any of them correctly (nor would it do much good, most of us would only rewrite it). This musical/play is truly about the family and how each learns that listening and heeding to each others needs is a key to the ever onward march through this life we all experience. “Mary” represents the spirit of inspiration toward these interacting moments. She and Bert help this brilliant and loving family to function more prosperously. By watching this play, I hope you are not only entertained but that “Mary” may spread some light to each of you, after all we will all be on our own following the performance. Good Luck!

Director, Douglas H. Baker Musical Special Numbers Thanks

Summerlin Library ~ JENNEFER BLAYLOCK and KATY BRIDGES Rehearsal Pianist ~ JONATHAN TUALA Act One Photography ~ ANDREA AVRUSKIN Chim Chim Cher-ee Costumes ~ STAR COSTUME Cherry Tree Lane Part 1 Scenic Drop Printing ~ OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS Scenic Drop Formatting ~ STAN JUDD Cherry Tree Lane Part 2 Park Artwork ~ ANNE CUNNINGHAM Practically Perfect Production Assistance ~ MATT WAGNER, JENNA CLARKE Chim Chim Cher-ee (Park Reprise) Costume Assistance ~ KAY BAKER, JOY GLAZIER, TARA DELP THAISA MONTEIRO, DENNIS WRIGHT Advertising ~ LAMAR BILLBOARD ADVERTISING Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise) / Being Mrs Banks / Jolly Holiday (Reprise) ShowTix ~ STEPHANIE VILLALUZ AND JEFF TIDWELL Signature Productions would Precision and Order also like to thank all of our A Man Has Dreams program advertisers. We sincerely appreciate your support of our productions. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Contributors Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (Encore) Chim Chim Cher-ee (Ups & Downs Reprise) Wallace M. Eastman Chim Chim Cher-ee (Rooftop Duet) This project is funded in part by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Act Two Entr’acte: Run Away Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise) Brimstone and Treacle Part 1 Let’s Go Fly a Kite Executive Board Good for Nothing Karl M. Larsen, O.D. Board of Being Mrs Banks (Reprise) President & Executive Producer Brimstone and Treacle Part 2 Lance Earl – Vice President Directors Practically Perfect (Reprise) Shauna Oblad – Secretary/Treasurer Chim Chim Cher-ee (Rooftop Reprise) Stan Judd – Technical Director Board Members Step in Time (Encore) Leslie Fotheringham Teresa Isgriggs Debora Boyd A Man Has Dreams / A Spoonful of Sugar DeAnna Anderson Gary Prince Marci Riedy Anything Can Happen Victor J. Austin Ryan Thornton Dennis Wright A Spoonful of Sugar (Farewell Reprise) / A Shooting Star Debbie Earl Mary Beth Zentner

AMANDA CAMPOS (Katie Nana/Ensemble) Amanda Campos is excited to be a part of her fi rst Signature Meet the Production with such an amazing cast! She has recently received her BA from UNLV in Theater Arts and has been Cast singing since before she could walk. Her recent credits include Lila in the NCT One Acts and Gertrude in James Seistrand’s production of Seussical the Musical. She thanks the creative team for taking a chance on a newcomer and allowing her the opportunity to have this much fun!

REESE CARTER (Ensemble) Reese is thrilled to be making her Signature Productions debut TAMI ALICIA (Fannie/Ensemble) as an ensemble member in Mary Poppins. She discovered a Tami’s credits include: Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society love for theatre at a young age with her fi rst role as The Little Chorus (Alto); Andrea Bocelli Chorus at MGM Grand Garden Red Hen in Mrs. Glover’s kindergarten play. From then until her Arena (Alto); Disney Entertainment: Animazement, The Musical latest role as Captain Hook (Peter Pan), Reese has enjoyed (); Jedi Training Academy (Jedi Knight); Disney’s singing, dancing, and acting on stage. She looks forward to Magical Moments Christmas Tour; Tokyo Disneyland (Jasmine studying the arts and performing for many years to come. & Pocahontas); Fantasmic!, A Very Merry Christmas Parade; Celebration (Tribal Dancer); and ’s Royal Caravan (Jasmine). She would like to give a Huge thanks to her LACHELLE CHAMBERLAIN family & friends for all the love and support! To her two beautiful (Bird Woman/Miss Andrews) children, Ayden & Lily, “I love you with all my heart! Thank you for inspiring me!” A brand new resident of Las Vegas, Lachelle would like to thank Doug and the team for this wonderful opportunity, her four daughters for their support, and especially her sweetheart ISABELLA BAKER (Jane Banks) Robert Shaddy. Theater: Little Mary Sunshine (Title role), (Hodel); Tours: Saturday’s Warrior (Julie), My Turn This is Isabella’s second show with Signature Productions, and on Earth (Barbara). Television: Medium, Private Practice, CHiPS, she is S*U*P*E*R delighted to be back working with such an Eight is Enough, Wendy’s national spokesperson. Producing/ extraordinary company. Besides Jane, her favorite roles include directing: Owner of Chamberlains’ Performing & Fine Arts Young Cosette (Les Miserables), Esther Jane (A Christmas Academy & award-winning summer camp for 17 years in Los Angeles. Story), Little Mary (The Women) and Gretl (Sound of Music). In addition to performing, Isabella enjoys playing soccer, writing and singing. She would like to thank Doug, Shauna and Karl for JAMES CLAFLIN (George Banks) allowing her this wonderful experience and her mom and dad James last played Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on for their love and support. the Way to the Forum at Super Summer Theatre. He played Nathan Detroit in Signature Productions Guys & Dolls and King Arthur in Signature Productions . Other select stage work: (Action), Seven Brides/Brothers (Daniel), KEVIN BLEUER (Bert) Shenandoah (Anderson), and the titular role in A Man for All This is Kevin’s second show with Signature after having Seasons (Sir Thomas More). Having earned a BA in Theatre Arts performed the role of Grantaire in their production of Les (with Acting emphasis), James took his act to the courtroom Miserables. He has also been a Lead Singer/Dancer for and is now a family and business law attorney (ClafLaw.com). Holland America, tap danced for the movie I’ll Do Anything, Thanks to the entire cast and crew, especially Doug, Shauna, and Ashley, for this and appeared in the LA premier cast of Western Star. Other unforgettable experience. James also thanks his real-life Winifred, Kathy Sue, and credits: Godspell, Cabaret, , 42nd ST, and their two , George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, for their love, spunk, and Pirates of Penzance. Kevin sends his love and gratitude to his support. wife Nancy and his three sons: Aidan, Liam, and Collin. ELAINE FITZPATRICK (Winifred Banks) Elaine received her BA in Music and Theater from Pepperdine SCOT BROWN (Von Hussler/Ensemble) University. She has sung as a soloist with the Virginia Symphony Scot is a 2009 graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, and the Southern Arizona Symphony. She also performed and he is very excited to be participating in his fi rst show with Opera Pacifi c, California Music Theater, Music Theatre of with Signature Productions. Past credits include Schroeder Southern California and at the Edinburgh Theatre Festival in (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), Pharaoh (), Clov Scotland. She has appeared with Signature as Cinderella’s step- (Endgame), company (Oliver!), and company (Ragtime). Wie mother in Into the Woods and the narrator for Peter Pan in the ist mein Akzent? role of Nimue in Camelot. Thanks to Brooke and Tod for being supportive and to Signature for letting her be a part of this! LYNSEY FULLAM (Mary Poppins) Lynsey was last seen in Signature’s production of Les Miserables and is excited to be back on stage! She feels extremely lucky Meet the to be a part of this extraordinary show and to share the stage with such a brilliant cast and crew. To be able to play this iconic role is a gift and lifelong dream come true! Other credits Cast include Guys & Dolls, , Into The Woods, and How To Succeed In Business… A huge THANK YOU to Doug, Shauna, ARIEL JOHNSON (Bert) and everyone at Signature for giving her this incredible Ariel fi rst appeared on stage as Randolph McAfee in Bye Bye experience and to her husband and four kiddos for being her Birdie when he was only seven years old. Now, dozens of shows biggest fans and encouraging mommy to be “practically perfect in every way”! later, he is thrilled to once again be performing with Signature Productions. Amongst his favorite roles: Sparky in Forever Plaid and Charlie Brown in Snoopy. Most recently, Ariel performed WILL HALEY (Michael Banks) as Ralph Sheldrake in Signature Productions White Christmas. Will Haley is in 4th grade at Doral Academy. He currently works You may have also seen him performing with BYU’s premiere as a Kid of Liverpool in The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil a cappella group, Vocal Point. He is grateful to his beautiful, and can be seen in local ABC Hyundai commercials. Other unbelievably supportive wife and cute redheaded children. favorite roles include Gavroche in Signature Productions Les Miserables, Winthrop in Huntsman Entertainment’s Music Man, ELLIANA KARRIS (Ensemble) and Charlie in LVLT’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever. He would Ellie has been performing since she was three and loves to both like to thank God for his talent, his family for the support, and sing and dance. As a singer, Ellie has performed at the White Doug for including him in this SUPER musical. House, the U.S. Capitol, the Veteran’s Day Parade in NYC, and Disneyland. In addition, Ellie has competed and placed in both regional and national ballroom dance competitions. KAYLA HAMBLEN (Mary Poppins) An avid fan of Broadway, she has participated every year at Kayla is a 2008 graduate from the University of Northern Camp Broadway at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Colorado where she received a BA in Theatre Arts/Education. Ellie is excited and grateful for the opportunity to perform as She is over the moon to be able to take on this iconic role part of the Ensemble in Signature Productions Mary Poppins! in her sixth Signature production. Favorite roles include Betty Haynes (White Christmas), Annie Golden (Leader of the Pack), PAT LUSK (Mrs. Brill) Amber (), Frenchie (Grease), Dorothy (Wizard of Pat is honored to be a part of such a fi ne production full of Oz), and Cheryl (The Taffetas). Kayla would like to dedicate amazing talent! Pat is currently an Adjunct Professor at CSN in each performance to the memory of her dear friend Edward the Theatre Arts Department, teaching Acting. In her former J. Gryska. life, Pat retired as an elementary school principal. Since moving to Las Vegas, Pat has performed with the Jewish Repertory Theatre, Rainbow Theatre, and now Signature Productions. CHERITY HARCHIS (Mrs. Corry/Ensemble) Many thanks to Doug and to her “Practically Perfect” husband, Cherity is over the moon to be making her Las Vegas musical for supporting this craziness one more time! theatre debut! This Seattle native got tired of being cold and wet and recently relocated to sunny Las Vegas with her ELIZABETH MCKENNA (Annie/Ensemble) wonderful husband of 23 years. She began performing at age Elizabeth is honored to be a part this magnifi cent show with 7 and literally grew up on stage. Favorite roles include Doralee Signature Productions! You may have seen her most recently (9 to 5), Narrator (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor as the Clown in The Magic Toy Box with Theatre in the Valley. Dreamcoat), Ado Annie (Oklahoma), and most importantly, Although relatively new to community theatre, Elizabeth has been Mom to her daughter. Cherity is a teacher at Astudia Dance a lifelong fan of Broadway. She would like to thank her husband World where she specializes in children’s dance and theatre. and family for their love and support. She would also like to thank her son: the best little performer in town…“Hello to Tom!”

BLAKE HELLER (Michael Banks) JOSHUA MELTZER Blake Heller is an accomplished nine year old theatre enthusiast. His passion is to be on stage in a big theater production. Blake (Park Keeper/Ensemble) was in Joy Demain’s Fiddler in the Roof at the Super Summer Joshua is excited to sail across the English Channel for his Theatre and various other productions. Blake is in 3rd grade second Signature show after an immensely rewarding at Adelson Educational Campus. His hobbies are Circnastics, experience last year in Les Misérables. Other Las Vegas shows mountain bike riding, swimming, running races and loves include Spamalot with SST and The Seagull with CSN. He is also animals. Blake is thrilled to be part of this very talented cast Managing Director for The Asylum Theatre (remember to Eat and would like to thank Doug Baker for this opportunity. More Art!). Much thanks to his family and friends who’ve made his move to Nevada one of the best decisions of his life! JOSH MEURER (George Banks) Josh is so pleased to be returning to the Signature stage. He has been seen previously as Charlie in The Foreigner, The Baker Meet the in Into the Woods and Freddie in . Josh grew up on the east coast and got his start on stage early in dinner Cast theater as Robert in Shenandoah, Chulalongkorn in , and Oliver in Oliver. He is so grateful to his wife and kids for supporting him in everything.

ASHLEY RAPUANA (Ensemble) SHAWN MILLER Ashley is a student in the Stage and Screen Acting program at UNLV. She likes exploring, vintage fashion, guitar, percussion, (Bank Chairman/Ensemble) photography, human rights, and playing with her pitbull—Missy. Shawn Miller is a junior theatre major at Las Vegas Academy of She thanks her Mom, Dad, and Grandma for their support. She the Arts, and he is absolutely overjoyed to be a part of such an also thanks Jesus Medina for being the coolest person ever. She amazing cast. Shawn would like to thank Signature Productions is stoked to do a Disney favorite! Past credits include Cirque du for this practically perfect opportunity, his teachers for getting Soleil’s A Choreographer’s Showcase, Minstrel in Once Upon A him this far and encouraging him to do what he loves, and his Mattress, Genie in Aladdin, and Reservoir Dolls. friends and family for supporting him, hectic schedule and all. EMMA ROBINSON (Ensemble) Emma is excited to be performing on stage with her dad THAISA MONTEIRO (Miss Lark/Ensemble) Gregory Robinson. She is a member of the Rhodes Elementary Born in 1985 in Brazil, Thaisa moved to Las Vegas three years Honor Choir and has been performing with Hollywood Kids ago in support of her husband’s new job. Divided between Academy for four years. Her favorite roles were Annie (Annie), sports and arts for her whole childhood, she chose to pursue Genie (Aladdin), Taylor (High School Musical Jr.), Jetsom her Bachelors in Physical Education due to her role as a (Little Mermaid) and Emperor (). She loves theatre, competitor at the Brazilian Taekwon-do national team. After music, dance and playing the piano. Emma wishes to thank that she specialized in cardiac rehabilitation. At the same Signature Productions and Jeffrey Skouson for believing in her time she started her masters degree, she also started to study and helping her fulfi ll her dreams. acting at one of the best acting schools in Sao Paulo. It came to a point that she had to choose again between sports and arts and this time she chose the art. GREG ROBINSON (Admiral Boom/Ensemble) Gregory is “living the dream” returning for his second Signature EARL NEWELL (Policeman/Ensemble) Productions show. Previous roles include Ensemble (White Earl is absolutely thrilled to be making his theatre debut with Christmas), Snowboy (West Side Story) and Ensemble in The Signature Productions! He is eternally grateful to his wife City of Joseph, a historical pageant held on the banks of Dianne and their family for their encouragement and support. the Mississippi River in Nauvoo, Illinois. Gregory is elated to be His son Philip and granddaughter Grace have been especially sharing the stage with his youngest daughter Emma who is in the inspirational after watching them perform over the years. He is Ensemble. Many thanks to his wife Shauna for her support and truly just happy to be here! Jeffrey Skouson for helping him fi nd his voice. AMY SMITH (Ensemble) ELIJAH O’CONNELL Amy Smith is a double major in dance and theatre at the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. Amy is a recipient of numerous (John Northbrook/Ensemble) dance awards, having danced twice with the Moscow Ballet. Elijah is happy to be working with Signature Productions for She is currently Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen and founder the second time! His previous roles include: Ensemble (White of the nationally awarded organization Amy’s Ambition: Christmas), Dancer (Be Our Guest – A Magical Disney Revue), Empowering Youth Through Service. Favorite credits include: John Tall (The Drowsy Chaperone), A-Rab (West Side Story) Annie (Tuacahn Amphitheatre), A Signature Christmas, The with Las Vegas Academy and (Crazy for You) with Super Sound of Music, and Singing in the Rain (Signature Productions), Summer Theatre. Elijah would like to thank Signature Productions for this opportunity. The American Clock and Aida (Las Vegas Academy), and A He is excited to be a part of the wonderful company and crew of Mary Poppins. Christmas Carol (EJG Productions). Meet the Cast

SYDNEY TELLO (Ensemble) This is Syd’s fi rst Signature Production, and she is super excited to be a part of Mary Poppins! Syd is a sophomore at Las Vegas Academy as a theatre/dance double major. She has been dancing for 12 years and is currently a member of the Kravenko Youth Ballet Company. She thanks Doug and everyone at Signature Productions for the open arms and encouragement! She would also like to thank her mom for the support. She’s having a heck of a great time!

JONATHAN TUALA (Robertson Ay) Jonathan is thrilled to be making his Signature debut with such an amazing cast and crew! A pianist by trade, he has recently returned from playing for the Cunard cruise line, exploring the Mediterranean and making futile attempts to fi gure out jazz. Previous credits include: Bricks Pig (Shrek), Ovington (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), and Joseph (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), all with Super Summer Theatre. Many thanks to MB, friends and family!

ADDIE WAGNER (Jane Banks) Addie Wagner is an 11 year-old fi fth-grader at Vanderburg Elementary who believes “anything can happen.” Credits include: Young Eponine/Cosette u/s in Les Miserables (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), Ensemble in Meet Me in St. Louis, and Martha Cratchit in Scrooge the Musical (Rainbow Company Youth Theatre), and Matilda in Willy Wonka (Las Vegas Shakespeare Company). She will be a voice major at a July summer intensive with Broadway Artists Alliance in New York. Thanks to her family, Joanie and Zeffi n!

CARON WHIPPLE (Queen Victoria/ Miss Smythe/Ensemble) Caron is a clinical psychologist by day and an actress by night! Her previous roles include Ethel Toffelmier in the Huntsmans’ production of Music Man for Super Summer Theatre and several roles with the Rainbow Company Youth Theater. She is thrilled to have been cast in her fi rst Signature production and is sincerely appreciative to Doug Baker, Shaun Oblad and the rest of the creative team for this wonderful opportunity!!

MARY BETH ZENTNER (Winifred Banks) Mary Beth is thrilled to be back on the Signature stage in Mary Poppins. Previous Signature credits include Les Miserables, , Camelot and . This is a particularly special experience since Mary Poppins was the fi rst musical Mary Beth ever performed in – playing Mrs. Brill way back at the age of 14. Many thanks to the cast and creative team for all the fun and to her family and friends for their love and support. Meet the Creative Team

BRANDI BLACKMAN (Stage Manager) Karl M. Douglas H. Shauna Ashley Brandi is excited for her fi rst Signature production! Previous local stage management credits Larsen,O.D.. Baker Oblad Oblad include shows with A Public Fit, Second Star to the Right Productions, Baked Stage Entertainment, College of Southern Nevada, Nevada Conservatory Theatre, and Jewish Repertory Theatre of Nevada. She also worked as a production assistant for America’s Got Talent – LIVE at the Palazzo. Selected recent PSM credits: Foxfi nder; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Compleat Female Stage Beauty; The Producers; and Equus. In addition to her “day job,” she serves as Production Manager for A Public Fit Theatre Company. She has worked on productions in a variety of venues that range from intimate black box settings to large outdoor amphitheaters. Brandi has completed both undergraduate & graduate studies in theatre and stage management.

STEEL WALLIS (Co-Sound Designer) Stan Leigh Steel Erika Alda Steel received artistic direction, design, and management training from the prestigious North Judd Cunningham Wallis Courtney Tomasic Carolina School of the Arts. Credits include: Cirque du Soleil’s productions of Believe, Mystere and “O”, multiple productions for , National Tour of Grease, Starlight Express, South Pacifi c with Robert Goulet, and fi ve seasons with Tuacahn Center for the Arts. Steel KARL M. LARSEN,O.D. (Executive Producer) is co-owner of Digital Theatre, an international entertainment software fi rm. Steel is a member of Karl is president and founder of Signature Productions. He has appeared as Ben in The Secret Garden, Doc Actors Equity Association. in West Side Story, Nicely Nicely in Guys and Dolls, Marcellis in , Andrew Carnes in Oklahoma, Merlin in Camelot, and Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady. His favorite role was Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. It has been his pleasure to work with so many talented people for the last 24 years. He is grateful for the love NOAH GODDARD (Co-Sound Designer) and support of his wife Susan for 44 years. Noah started his theatrical career at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. From there, he branched out into many facets of technical theater, working audio for the House of Blues as well DOUGLAS H. BAKER (Director, additional Costume Designer) as carpentry and spot operator for the Tournament of the Kings and Thunder from Down Under. Mr. Baker’s Directing credits include productions of Guys and Dolls, Parade, Ah’ Wilderness and many He has worked in both audio and automations for Criss Angel’s Believe. Noah has previously others. Costume design credits include Pippin, Seussical and The Wizard of Oz. In the past, he has designed worked with Signature Productions in multiple shows and varying capacities including Sound costumes for MMEC Productions for cruise ship production shows. Currently he and his wife, Kay, travel with Designer for White Christmas. Norwegian cruises as assistant costumers. Mr. Baker is a retired Professor of Theatre at College of Southern Nevada where he taught Acting and Voice technique for 17 years.0He was an assistant Professor at SUU ERIKA COURTNEY (Lighting Designer) from 82-90, Director of Greenshows and Feastes at the Utah Shakespeare Festival from 83-89. He is the Erika is excited to be designing her third show with Signature Productions! She earned her BFA writer of the Tournament of Kings and King Arthur’s Tournament, and originated the role of Merlin the in Theatre Production from Marshall University in Huntington, WV and headed west to earn an Master and played the role for 13 ½ years at the Excalibur hotel. A 36-year member of Actors Equity, acting MFA in Theatre Design from UNLV. She has worked locally with Super Summer Theatre, Huntsman roles include Sweeney in Sweeny Todd, Cervantes in Man of La Mancha and Papa Charlie in Shenandoah. Entertainment, the Jewish Repertory Theatre of Nevada and occasionally dropped in on He and Kay have four sons, two daughter-in-laws, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Signature to lend a hand. She is very thankful for the opportunities in Las Vegas and the wonderful SHAUNA OBLAD (Musical Director) group of friends this city has provided! Shauna Oblad was educated at Brigham Young University in Music Education and Piano Pedagogy. She taught piano lessons for 26 years and semi-retired from teaching in 2000. In 1988 she auditioned for a role ALDA TOMASIC (Hair & Make-up Designer) with Signature Productions, was cast in a fun character role and was hooked again by the acting bug. Alda is honored to be back working with the wonderful cast and crew of Signature Productions. Shauna then joined the Board of Signature Productions in 1989. She has been a Director/Musical Director This is Alda’s sixteenth show as Makeup and Hair Designer. Recent productions include White at Signature Productions as well as taking several roles on stage. Christmas, Les Miserables and Hairspray. She has also worked for SST/PS Productions’ Crazy for You, Huntsman Entertainment’s Next to Normal as well as other productions. She is also a ASHLEY OBLAD (Choreographer) volunteer Makeup and Hair Designer for Faith Lutheran High School. She thanks her family; This is Ashley’s fourth choreographic work with Signature Productions after White Christmas, Camelot and daughter Annelie, for starting her on this creative journey many years ago and husband Paul, Singin’ in the Rain. She received her BA in Dance from Brigham Young University where she also received for his constant support and for letting her play with her “paints”! She also thanks her Signature the Outstanding Choreographer Award by the Contemporary Dance Division for her senior project. Since family, especially DeAnna Anderson for believing in her talents. Special thanks to Dr. Karl, Steve graduation she has been active in Las Vegas’s scene having performed in shows such and Sandra. as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Producers, Crazy For You, Singin’ in the Rain, The King and I, and Aida. She has also choreographed for several Super Summer Theatre and Broadway Bound productions. MARLENE LANE (Props Master) Marlene is delighted to be working on Mary Poppins, her third show with Signature Productions. STAN JUDD (Technical Director) She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications in Technical Theater at Bowling Green State Stan has been with Signature Productions for the past 21 years and is the resident Technical Director. He University in Ohio. She then headed to Colorado where she was Props Designer for The Arvada also is their lead set builder and among others, has constructed shows The Secret Garden, You Can’t Center for the Arts & Humanities and then The Bonfi ls Theatre/Denver Center Theatre Company. Take It With You, All Shook Up, , and Singin’ in the Rain. Working with Signature has After relocating to Southern California, she had the thrill of being Production Assistant for San developed his talents so that other theatre companies have had him build or install their set pieces in Bernardino Civic Light Opera’s A Chorus Line, whose cast included several original Broadway Bermuda, Colorado, California, Spring Mountain Ranch, and on the Las Vegas Strip. cast members. Her Vegas shows include: Joseph with Stage Door/SST, White Christmas and Les Miserables with Signature Productions, Spamalot with PSFX/SST, and Shrek with Feral/SST. She LEIGH CUNNINGHAM (Production Manager) would like to thank Dr. Karl, Mama Leigh & DeAnna for their Sweet Support!!! Before arriving in Las Vegas, Leigh had the great honor of performing in a variety of professional shows including Sunset Blvd, Miss Saigon, Cats, Disney Productions, Disney Special Events – Asia and Cirque du JESEE JONES (Assistant Stage Manager) Soleil. At the beginning of 2007, Signature Productions invited her into their world and she hasn’t left. Being This is Jesee’s eleventh show with Signature, and it has been a blast. She would like to dedicate Production Manager as well as the Backstage Manager is pretty chaotic, but she wouldn’t have it any this show to her theater mentor who recently passed away. She would also like to thank her other way. She would like to thank her wonderful family for their never ending support and for allowing her family for supporting her in following her passion. to do what she does best. Love You All..!!! 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