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July 8-19, 2021 Butterfield Park | Herriman, Utah STRIKE

NEW YORK—The newsboys’ two weeks, causing Pulitzer’s strike of 1899 was a U.S. youth- New York World to decrease its led campaign to force change circulation from 360,000 pa- in the way that pers sold per day to 125,000. and William Randolph Hearst’s newspapers compensated their Although the price of papers force of newsboys or newspaper was not lowered, the strike was hawkers. The strikers demon- successful in forcing the World strated across and Journal to offer full buy- for several days, effectively backs to their sellers, thus in- stopping circulation of the two creasing the amount of money papers, along with the news that newsies received for their distribution for many New En- work. gland cities. The strike lasted DIRECTOR’S NOTES Kristin Housley Katherine Ethel, who died of pneumonia in 1884 at the age of 2. As you can see from the pic- ture above, girls participated in the news strike as well, and you will see this portrayed tonight.

Bringing this story to life with as much authenticity as pos- sible given the fictional script was important to our artistic Newsies started as a Disney team. Newsies is a massive shot movie that hit the theatres in of inspiration, and I am grate- 1992. I knew as soon as I saw it ful the Broadway version added that it would make a fantastic in some romance because who Broadway show—and Broad- doesn’t need a love story mixed way got it right! It first lit up the in with their “kids save the stage in 2012, 20 years after the day plot”? I’m all for that and story was told on the big screen. grateful that the Herriman Arts Council gave me the chance to Newsies is based on the true make another theatrical dream story of the Newsboys strike of come true! 1899, which you can read about above. Jack is based off several I’m grateful for you, our audi- historical leaders of the News- ence, and all people everywhere boys, mostly Kid Blink. Other who got vaccinated, wore masks, historically accurate newsboys and socially distanced for more include Racetrack Higgins, than a year so we could get back Mush Meyers, and Spot Con- to making theater and all the lon. Medda Larkin is based on other thousands of things we vaudeville actress Overton people of planet Earth like to Walker. She provided a haven do together. You can be happy for the newsboys who had no by yourself, but joy is a group place to stay. Katherine Plumb- activity! This production brings er is a fictional character who is me joy and my sincere hope is named for Pulitzer’s daughter, that you will feel it too! REMINDERS — To ensure the safety and — Please refrain from talking, enjoyment of all our patrons whispering, unwrapping of and performers, we ask your candy, etc. during the perfor- cooperation with the follow- mance. It is distracting to the ing: performers and members of — For the safety of the per- the audience. formers and to abide by — No smoking. copyright laws, use of flash — RESTROOMS are located photography and/or record- to the rear of the stage. The ing devices in the pavilion is Men’s room is on the north, strictly prohibited. and the Women’s is on the — Please silence all cell south. phones and electronic devices — CONCESSIONS are avail- for the duration of the perfor- able before the show and mance. during intermission. There — For safety reasons, all will be snacks, treats, and aisles must be kept clear. drinks as well as fun souvenirs — Please exit the pavilion im- related to the show at the east mediately with disruptive chil- side of the pavilion. dren. SUPPORT THE ARTS All proceeds from ticket sales contact the City offices for more and merchandise benefit the information: Herriman Arts Council to cre- www.herriman.org or 801- ate, stimulate, and perpetuate 446-5323. If you would like to the arts in our community. If volunteer to serve the arts in you enjoy the many arts events any way, please contact James in Herriman, please consider Crane, Arts Council Chair at making a tax-deductible dona- 801.735.6927 tion to the Arts Council. Please ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Herriman Arts Council wishes to thank our supporters who made this production possible: Herriman City Council

Laura Twitchell Herriman City Events and HAC Liaison

Dayton Martindale Herriman City Events Manager

Herriman City Employees

Stacy Jardine, Beth Anne Service Painting

Dylan Birmingham Fight choreography

Leif Nilson, Teddy Hodges Construction

The families of the cast, orchestra, and production crew THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

‘NEWSIES’ PRESENTED BY THE HERRIMAN ARTS COUNCIL Produced by James Crane

Directed by Kristin Housley

Choreographed by Jenna Ahlman

Music direction by Brent Rindlisbacher

Live music performed by Herriman Orchestra SCENES Act I Act II

Prologue: Rooftop Dawn Jacobi’s Deli Santa Fe King of New York

Newsie Square The Refuge Carrying the Banner Letter from the Refuge

Pulitzer’s Office Medda’s Theatre The Bottom Line, Carrying the Watch What Happens (Reprise) Banner (Reprise) Pulitzer’s Office/Cellar Street Corner The Bottom Line (Reprise)

Medda’s Theatre Medda’s Theatre That’s Rich, I Never Planned on Brooklyn’s Here You, Don’t Come a-Knocking Rooftop Newsie Square Something to Believe In The World Will Know Pulitzer’s Cellar Jacobi’s Deli & Street Seize the Day (Reprise) Once and The World Will Know Reprise For All

Katherine’s Office Pulitzer’s Office Watch What Happens Seize the Day (Reprise 2)

Newsie Square Newsie Square Seize the Day Finale Ultimo

Rooftop Santa Fe Sept 23-27 July 26-27: Auditions (callbacks on July 28)

Kids ages 7-12 can audition to be a part of this musical production. This is no longer a workshop format, but an audition-only show.

Scan the QR Code for more information, or visit herriman.org/arts-council Sept 23-27 July 19-20: Auditions (callbacks on July 21)

Youth ages 13-17 can audition to be a part of this musical production. We are excited to offer youth a chance to share their talents in Herriman’s first ever teen-only production!

Scan the QR Code for more information, or visit herriman.org/arts-council WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Tanner Tate, Jack Kelly Andrew Erickson, Les Tanner is ex- Andrew has cited to be loved being in- on the stage volved in many again and he of Herriman’s loves to share past children’s that stage with shows, but some of his fa- nothing com- vorite people. pares to being He has previously been seen as involved in this, his first adult Jean Valjean and Marius in Les production of Newsies. When Miserables, Peter in The Lamb he is not involved in plays, An- of God, and Miles Tuck in Tuck drew loves to cook, camp, draw, Everlasting. He gives a huge and read. He dreams of para- thanks to the cast and crew gliding and starting his own for giving him the courage and successful business. support to tackle this role. Patrice Densley, Katherine Geoff Beckstrand, Davey Plummer Geoff is ecstat- Patrice is ic to be return- thrilled to ing to the HAC be returning stage. This is to the Her- his fifth pro- riman stage. duction with The Herriman the HAC. He magic came to was most re- her when she cently Joseph in Joseph and the was a featured dancer in Chit- Amazing Technicolor Dream- ty Chitty Bang Bang. Other coat. While he calls Herriman productions include Orpheus home, he’s performed on many and the Underworld, L’incor- stages, including Kensington onazione di Poppea, and Cra- Theater and Hale Center The- zy for You. Patrice is studying ater. Some of these credits in- vocal performance and choral clude Pippin in Pippin, Bernar- education at Utah State Univer- do/The Ringleader in My Son sity. She would like to extend a , and Dick Wilkins in huge thank you to the Newsies A Christmas Carol. team. Working with them has been a joy. She would also like WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST to thank her friends and fam- Aiden Rollins, Darcy, ily for their love and support Newsie as she’s prepared for the show. This is Aiden’s “Your encouragement and love first show with have given me the push to bring the HAC and Katherine to life. Love you to he has loved the moon and back.” every moment of it. Previous Tucker Smith, Crutchie roles include Tucker is a Babkak in husband, fa- , Davey in Newsies, and ther of one, Sebastian in The Little Mer- and band di- maid, along with many other rector of four roles. He loves the performing years at Tim- arts and has been singing since panogos High age 2. He has worked hard on School. Recent this show and hopes you enjoy musical theater credits include it. Jacey Squires in The Music Man, George in The Drowsy Andy Browning, Weisel, Chaperone, and Farleigh in Seitz The Scarlet Pimpernel. He has A mechani- loved performing with this cast cal engineer, and wants to thank his incredi- tattoo and bly supportive wife and son. permanent makeup art- ist, musician, entrepreneur, and just one heck of a swell guy, Andy is thrilled to return to the HAC stage once again as a “bad guy” (or two). His previous HAC credits include King Triton in The Little Mermaid and The Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Armando Serrano, Race Aspen Nilsen, Newsie Armando has Aspen is a degree in thrilled to per- bioinformat- form for the ics. He was first time in most recently an HAC pro- seen in Hale duction and Center The- is excited to atre’s Play that perform with Goes Wrong. Favorite roles in- her mom. She has long loved to clude Paul in , be on stage performing. One of Bernardo in West Side Story, her favorite roles was starring and Princeton in . as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at Fort Herriman Middle School. Ashton Rindlisbacher, She also does competition Newsie, Goon dancing. Ashton is a senior and a Bart Sloan, Pulitzer drum major Bart is thrilled at Herriman to be in the High School. musical that He plays the i n t r o d u c e d trumpet and him to musi- loves music and perform- cals. He asked ing. This will be his second if he could be show, previously performing a Newsie but as a brother in Joseph and the was told he’s Amazing Technicolor Dream- too old. :( This is his fourth show coat. with Herriman. He was Sebas- tian in The Little Mermaid and Grandpa Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He is a local pediat- ric dentist and loves to be active in the community. He is partic- ularly thankful for the support of his beautiful wife Emily and his three amazing kids. ! It’s the second best thing you can do with your lips! WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Brock Harris, Newsie Chantelle Schroeder, This is Brock’s Newsie first show with C h a n t e l l e the HAC and Schroeder is he is thrilled 10 years old to be a News- and loves ev- ie. His love of erything about musical the- being part of atre started Newsies. She when he went to New York City aspires to act for his eighth birthday and saw in many plays and hopes to be Wicked and Aladdin on Broad- in a movie someday. Chantelle way. Brock is currently in CO- is a talented musician on the PA’s MDT and has piano and ukulele and loves to performed with Up With Kids sing for her family. and Kensington Theatre. Charlie Colvin, Newsie Cassidy Jensen, Newsie Charlie is ex- Dancing, sing- cited to be ing, and acting making his have played a H e r r i m a n major part in Arts Council Cassidy’s life. debut with his She is excited big sister in to be back on Newsies. His stage and for favorite previous roles include the first time with the HAC. Weselton in (Riverton Cassidy graduated from Her- Arts), and Oaken in Frozen riman High School in 2020, (Sandy Arts). He also enjoys where she was actively involved math, video games, and playing with ballroom team as a dance the guitar. captain, theater in Big Fish and Curtains, the improv team, and the orchestra. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Chelsea Francis, Hannah, Daniel Manivanh, Elmer Bowery Beauty This is Daniel’s Chelsea is so first produc- excited to be tion with the a part of this HAC and he show. Some is ecstatic that of her favorite it is Newsies. previous roles Adding to his have been Ari- b a c k g r o u n d el in The Little in hip hop, a friend introduced Mermaid, Kitty in The Drowsy him to musical theater, and he’s Chaperone, Schwartzy in The been hooked since. His most re- 25th Annual Putnam Coun- cent roles are Louis in Freaky ty Spelling Bee, and the three Friday, Charlie Cowell in The years she spent as a charac- Music Man, and Poole in Jekyll ter performer at Walt Disney and Hyde at American Fork World. Community Theater and Ju- dah in Joseph and the Amaz- Clayton Crawford, Henry ing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Clayton has Draper Historic Theater. always loved performing. Daniel Call, Snyder His past roles Daniel is a include: the teacher and farmer in huge fan of the La Galleni- performing ta Roja, the arts. Acting Big Bad Wolf in The Little Pig- has changed gy Opera, and the Mayor of his life and has Munchkinland in the Wizard of allowed him to Oz. Next year, you will find him access the best parts of himself. performing in Mountain Ridge The theater has provided him High School’s audition-only a with some of the most memo- capella choir and musical the- rable experiences of his life and ater group. he is glad to bring people just a little bit of enjoyment. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Daren Haws, Bunsen Oliver Haws, Finch Daren is de- Oliver is hap- lighted to join py to join the his first HAC cast of News- production ies and make with his whole so many new family. Pre- friends. He vious shows has previous- include Faith: ly performed The Musical, Joseph and the in The Little Mermaid at Mid- Amazing Technicolor Dream- vale Main Street Theater and in coat, Twelve Dancing Princess- Moxie MDT Company at Utah es, The King and I, Tom Saw- COPA. yer, See How They Run, and Emma Chapman, Newsie Peter Pan. Most days he plays Emma loves husband, father, and controller to be on the at Simply Mac. stage and David Oliphant, Morris belt her heart Delancy out. Favorite David is a past roles in- 17 - y e a r - o l d clude Asaka crumpet who in Once on is really bad at this Island, the stepmother in writing bios, , and Trunch- but he has re- bull in Matilda. She has been ally enjoyed in over 20 shows but this is her being a part of first production with the HAC . this production! She says the production staff is amazing and good job to you for reading the bios! WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Emmaline Naud, Newsie, Haven Beckstrand, Newsie Bowery Beauty, Nun This is Hav- Emmaline be- en’s first pro- gan theater duction with in elementa- the HAC. She ry school and is excited to has loved it get back into ever since. performing Some of her after a four- favorite pre- year break, and Newsies is the vious roles include Adriana in perfect show to do it with. Ha- Comedy of Errors, Cecily in ven also performs with World The Importance of Being Ear- Dance Company. Principal nest, and Lupe in The Addams credits include Thoroughly Family. After this production Modern Millie, The Legends concludes, she will be headed of Sleepy Hollow, and Cries of to college for a B.F.A. in theatre Freedom the Musical. design and production. Isaac Hilton, Bill, Goon, Grace Colvin, Newsie Newsie Grace is This is Isaac’s thrilled to be first perfor- carrying the mance with banner with the HAC and the HAC’s he’s so excited production of to be back on Newsies. Fa- a stage. Isaac vorite credits g r a d u a t e d include Trunchbull in Matilda from Herriman High School in (Elk Ridge Middle School), Ed- 2017, where he was heavily in- wina in Dear Edwina (HAC), volved in the performing arts, and Amy in Little Women (Riv- including choir, dance, theatre, erton Arts). She gives a huge and orchestra. He now attends thanks to her awesome family Utah Valley University, study- and the Elk Ridge Performing ing political science and mar- Arts Company! keting. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Isabella Reyes, Newsie Justin Francis, Jo Jo Isabella has Justin was been per- born to per- forming since form on stage she was three and born to be years old, and a Newsie. His at age seven, first role ever she performed in a show was in her very first a Munchkin in musical, Seussical. Since then, The Wizard of Oz. Other past she has been in Les Miserables, roles include Gus the Mouse in The Wizard of Oz, and Beauty and Jojo in Sues- and the Beast, among others. sical the Musical. Justin has a She loves all things theater and for the arts, especial- is thrilled to be in Newsies. She ly musical theater. He also has would like to thank her family a background in competitive for all their support. dance.

Jen Nilsen, Bowery Beauty, Nun Jen loves the stage and is over the moon to be perform- ing with her daughter this year in this year’s produc- tion. This is her second produc- tion with HAC and their magic that is brought to the stage. She is a health activist, stylist, beau- ty entrepreneur, and adventure seeker. Sit back, relax, tap your foot, and enjoy the show!

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Kala Hyte, Newsie Landon Reynosa, Mush Ain’t it a fine Landon loves life perform- the arts. He ing with the started at the H e r r i m a n age of five Arts Council! with Up With Kala is thrilled Kids, where to return to his mentor the HAC stage was his “Tia” after previously performing in Angela. He has since partici- Joseph and the Amazing Tech- pated in other shows, includ- nicolor Dreamcoat and Shrek. ing Frozen, Jr., Into the Woods, Other performances include Se- and You’re a Good Man, Char- ussical the Musical, Our Town, lie Brown. This experience has and Big Fish. Kala also loves to been a dream come true. He watercolor and write music with thanks his parents for their her guitar, where she hopes to constant support and love, and make headlines with her songs. for not letting him quit. Kimberly Mendenhall, Lincoln Mendenhall, Medda, Nun Newsie, Scab Kimberly is Lincoln is be- excited to re- yond thrilled turn to the to be able to H e r r i m a n sing and dance stage along- his way into side her twin your hearts boys. She is a again on the teacher at Fort HAC stage. Herriman Middle School, but He has previously been seen in her favorite roles will always be Joseph and the Amazing Tech- wife and mother of five; much nicolor Dreamcoat and School- love to them for their encour- house Rock! Lincoln is the pro- agement and support. Her fa- fessional dad joke specialist vorite show highlights include and his Pokedex knowledge is , The Music next to none. Man, The Little Mermaid, and Joseph and the Amazing Tech- nicolor Dreamcoat. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Lynsey Grant, Bowery Luke Beckstrand, Tommy Beauty, Newsie, Newspaper Boy Customer Luke has been Lynsey Grant, involved in a third-grade theater since teacher, is a very young elated to be age, and af- in Newsies, ter a four-year her second break, he’s production excited to be with the HAC. returning to the stage. He’ll be Lynsey has appeared in many making his debut performance theatre productions. You may on the Herriman stage this have seen her in South Pacif- summer, and the dance-heavy ic, Aida, and Joseph and the show Newsies is easily the per- Amazing Technicolor Dream- fect musical to bring him back coat. Lynsey thanks her hus- out of his theatrical sabbatical. band, Dalton, for always sup- porting her, and the HAC for Luke Mendenhall, Newsie, making her dreams a reality. Scab Luke is incred- Lucas Morley, Romeo ibly excited to Lucas is be on the HAC thrilled to be stage again. playing Ro- He has pre- meo. He will viously been be a sopho- seen in Joseph more at Moun- and the Amazing Technicolor tain Ridge Dreamcoat and Schoolhouse High School Rock! He is an avid video game starting next month. His favor- connoisseur, the ever-consum- ite roles include Olaf in Frozen mate friend, and he simply Jr., Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, must catch ‘em all. and Aladdin in Aladdin Jr. at Fort Herriman Middle School. He loves Disney and listening to (a lot of) music. Enjoy the show! WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Malea Hyte, Newsie Merrick Horsley, Oscar Malea is re- Delancy turning to the Though Mer- magic of the rick has been HAC stage, on stage since where she pre- he was eight viously played years old, he’s a wife in Jo- thrilled and seph and the grateful to Amazing Technicolor Dream- make News- coat. She just finished per- ies his first musical. Previous- forming Jasmine in Disney’s ly, he’s soloed at Abravanel Aladdin at Fort Herriman Mid- Hall and Madeleine Cathedral dle School. She loves ripping and recorded motion picture up newspaper, rioting against soundtracks. He also loves to large corporations, and excited hike, bike, read, compose, play to be in a cast with lots of boys… piano/guitar/drums and hone maybe one of them should take his origami master skills. her on a date. MJ Mikesell, Albert McKenzie Jensen, Newsie, MJ Mikesell Bowery Beauty, Nun started her McKenzie has theater career always had a in Salt Lake love for the City with the arts, which musical the- has led her to ater company many wonder- Clayton Pro- ful places and ductions. At age 15, she turned roles. She is a her focus to dance and con- former Miss Herriman (2016), tinued her training at the SL which led her to the Capitol School for Performing Arts. She Theatre stage. She is no strang- then traveled to NYC to attend er to the HAC, being in five pre- the American Musical and Dra- vious summer productions. She matic Academy, graduating ear- is excited to add Newsies to her ly 2020 with her dance theater list. degree. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Molly Bohman, Bowery Nate Hallet, Nunzio, Mayor Beauty, Nun Nate Hal- This is Molly’s lett has two fifth produc- , Helen tion with the and Rodney, HAC. Molly is whom he loves a classically more than trained sopra- his children. no and plays Nate’s crown- the viola and ing achievement came in sixth piano. In her free time, she pro- grade when he played King duces and records music in her Oberon in A Midsummer home studio. Molly is excited to Night’s Dream. It’s all been be up on stage again, perform- downhill since. Nate studied ing in one of her favorite shows. opera for four years at a conser- She loves the energy she gets vatory in France and is a com- from singing and dancing. pulsive liar.

Myles Rasmussen, Newsie Paul Pehrson, Roosevelt This is Myles After a 20-plus Rasmussen’s year absence first time per- from the stage, forming in a Paul is happy musical. Myles to be back. He is really excit- wants to thank ed to sing and his wife and dance for all of five kids for Herriman to see. Seize the day their support. By day, he works and enjoy watching him per- as a technical writer. In Herri- form. man, he is part of the ham radio club and CERT, and recently joined the Arts Council. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Radley Haws, Specs Ryker Rindlisbacher, Radley Haws Newsie, Goon is a singer/ This is Ryker’s dancer/ac- first show with tor/self-pro- the HAC. It is claimed “King also his first of New York”, show on stage. and is report- But don’t be edly stoked deceived—he to be a part of HAC’s Newsies. has been act- He is a member of the Principal ing since he was born. It is true MDT Company at Utah COPA that his performances are not and first performed in Faith: always convincing, but he al- The Musical at age six. He most always leaves his audienc- hopes whoever is reading this es.... befuddled? has a nice day. Sadie Rasmussen, Newsie Rowan Morley, Mike Sadie Rasmus- Rowan is ex- sen loves to cited to be sing; you can playing Mike hear her voice in his first a mile away! HAC produc- She has partic- tion. He’s hap- ipated in many py to share the choral groups, stage with his including recently at Mountain older brother. Some of his fa- Ridge High School. If you want vorite roles were a gnome in to see her rad moves, pay atten- Peter Pan, a brainiac in School- tion in this production of News- house Rock!, and ensemble in ies. Dear Edwina. Rowan would like to thank his family, the cast, and most importantly, the production staff for an amazing experience! WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Sean Hyte, Jacobi, Stockton Ross, Spot Conlon, Stage Manager Goon Sean is in his Stockton Ross sixth show is pretty hot with the HAC, in this show, where previ- one must say. ously played Word on the Jacob in Jo- street is that seph and the he has that A m a z i n g dump truck. Technicolor Dreamcoat. Just And he is a fantastic real estate add an “i” to his last show char- agent for anyone who needs acter and you get his new one one. (yes, it’s a conspiracy). His oth- er HAC shows: The Little Mer- maid, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, and Peter Pan. He’s ex- cited to perform with his two daughters, Kala and Malea. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Teia Haws, Newsie, Trent Sorenson, Ike Bowery Beauty Trent is excit- Teia is very ed to be per- excited to be forming (and joining theater flipping) again again with her with the HAC. family after a He loved per- six-year com- forming with mitment to his parents the Herriman and a few siblings in Chitty High School color guard team. Chitty Bang Bang. He also per- Teia loves singing, violin, mak- formed in the children’s chorus ing art, and being an officer of in Joseph and the Amazing the Hope Squad. She recently Technicolor Dreamcoat. Trent played Olive Ostrovsky in The loves playing video games, bas- 25th Annual Putnam County ketball, and fishing. Spelling Bee.

Theo Martinez, Buttons Theo has been involved in musical the- ater since he was young, but this will be his first time do- ing a show not for school. He was most recently a Policeman in Mountain Ridge High School’s performance of Pirates of Penzance, so his new role, Buttons the Newsie, is very different, but he’s enjoyed being a part of this amazing produc- tion.

PRODUCTION TEAM James Crane, Producer Jenna Ahlman, Born and Choreographer raised in Her- Jenna is ec- riman, James static to be was taught returning to from an early the HAC as age that ser- the choreog- vice to one’s rapher (pre- community is viously cho- both an obligation and oppor- reographed tunity to help shape the future. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). It James is honored to serve as has been a dream come true to the chairman of the Herriman choreograph Newsies. She is so Arts Council and is proud of proud of this cast! Jenna thanks the volunteers who help bring her husband for supporting her the arts to the community. always and for being the best James is the Assistant Dean of dad to Knox, who is the best Graduate Studies at BYU and dance partner she could ask for. appreciates the support of his family, friends, Herriman City, Brent Rindlisbacher, and Herriman’s Mayor and City Music Director Council. Brent has per- formed on Kristin Housley, Director stage and in This is Kris- pit orchestras tin’s third time across the val- directing for ley. But his the Herriman greatest con- Arts Council. tribution to She directed the arts is that his wife and five of his six children have been on in 2016 and stage with him. (The last is only Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in two, so there is still hope!) 2018. She received her M.F.A. in acting from the Asolo Con- servatory/Florida State Univer- sity in 1990. She loves serving her community and bringing her theatrical dreams to life. PRODUCTION TEAM Deb Taylor, Production Lori Green, Orchestra Manager President For Deb, it’s This show is great to be the 11th show back with her Lori has done friends creat- with Herri- ing something man. After not magical for performing you. She has last summer, been a mem- Lori is super ber of the HAC for 12 years, excited to be back for this show. taking on multiple roles during Newsies has been on her bucket that time. She enjoys partici- list for years and she’s happy to pating with her husband and see this dream come true. She her extended arts family in cre- gives thanks to her family for ating and presenting the arts to supporting her and letting her the community. “seize the day.”

Amy Stutzenegger, Nicole Stromberg, Stage Orchestra Director Manager Amy is happy Nicole is a to be conduct- longtime res- ing the orches- ident of Her- tra this year riman and and is grateful has been in- for the incred- volved either ible musicians on the stage she gets to or behind the work with. Her first HAC show scenes of most of Herriman’s was Joseph and the Amaz- summer musicals, including ing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the very first production. 2011, but this is her first time as director. She has been the band and orchestra teacher for eleven years at Fort Herriman Middle School, and is so happy to have a summer this year that includes musicals. PRODUCTION TEAM Emily Berbert, Costume Sherry Smith, Set Designer Designer Sherry enjoys Emily has not designing a grown out of set that allows her love for the message dressing up and magic of a dolls. She just production to dresses up shine on stage. people now. She has vol- Greg Fisher, Set Construction unteered on the HAC for the Lead last seven years and loves per- Greg is a man forming and creating costumes. of many tal- Emily loves her family, sewing, ents. Notice he singing, and anything active. did not write She gives many thanks to her this - he is too wonderful helpers. humble! Greg Gail Robinson, Costumes is a hero to This is Gail’s the HAC and third Herri- to the cast because there isn’t man produc- anything he can’t do and always tion helping delivers an amazing set. the best cos- tumer in the business (well, fourth if you count a hat for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). She has lived in Herriman for 21 years and still loves it. She gives thanks to her patient family during this busy time which allows her this won- derful opportunity. PRODUCTION TEAM Angie Chapman, Assistant Deven North, Lighting Stage Manager Deven has It has been been a part such fun for of Herriman Angie to work Arts Council with the cast productions members in on and off for Newsies. She the past 15 says thanks years. There to those cast isn’t a part of a show he has not members who helped here. Her tried, from onstage to offstage past roles have been Mama Bear and now the production team. in Shrek, Rebecca in Our Town, He has participated in other and Elleanor Dunbar in Foot- community projects as well and loose. Her favorite role is the always loves to be a part of an- one where she gets to work with other show. her kids. “Love you, Emma.” Becki Holt, Prop Director Shelby Walles, Makeup Becki is happy to be working on Shelby is excit- another Herriman City show. ed to be back She likes to keep behind the with her HAC scenes and is happiest when friends and she’s allowed to be creative. She for you to see has enjoyed working with old all the magic and new friends on Newsies that has been and can’t wait to see the magic created. This in action. is her fourth year with the HAC and third as a makeup artist (previously The Little Mermaid and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). Newsies has been a bucket list production for several years and she is glad to be able to check it off. PRODUCTION TEAM Tonia McPeak, Ticketing and Bill Black, Marketing Photographer Bill enjoys Tonia is happy working with to be a part of a wonderful such a won- team and be- derful produc- ing a part of tion again. She the Herriman loves captur- magic that ing the mag- takes place on ic that takes stage each summer. place on stage each night as well as in the audience. Special thanks to her family for loving the arts!

Kim Fisher, Merchandising Kim is a long-stand- ing member of the Herriman Arts Council and has been involved with many produc- tions. Kim loves to help in any way she can and enjoys finding merchandise that captures the message and magic of Herri- man productions. ORCHESTRA Conductor Cello Amy Stytznegger Michelle Willis Sheri Rose Reed Madison Balser Lori Green Guitar Trombone Daniel Barfuss Dustin Treseder Bass Trumpet Nathan Dietrich Melissa Rankin Keyboard Violin Kristin Kerr Meagan Thorup Jovan Jeffs Emma Shirts Brianne Bedingfield Drums Stacy Bartholomew Mandee Nelson Tabitha Daugherty Jamie Jackson Percussion Angel Williams