Butterfield Stage Players 2019-2020 Season

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DISNEY'S FROZEN JR.

Music by Lyrics by Book by Kristen Anderson Robert Lopez Jennifer Lee

Additional Original Broadway Dance Original Broadway Music Broadway Orchestrations Arangments by David Supervision and Arrangments by Dave Metzger Chase by Stephen Oremus Frozen JR. Music Disney Film Frozen JR. Script Adapted by Adapted and Arranged Written by Jennifer Sara Wordsworth by Madeline Smith Lee and Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee Directed by Shannon Rivoire

Musical Director...... Becca Nunez Stubbs Choreographer...... Savannah Mendez Stage Managers...... Maya Dulock Assistant Stage Managers...... Ethan Biesecker, Corrigan Etter, Drake Landrum Backstage Crew...... Kalli Smith, Matthew Strauser Production Design...... Devon Hacker Lighting Design...... Sheldon Ledbetter Set Design...... Mark Higgins Set Crew...... Andrew Carroll, Mark Higgins, Charlene Ledbetter ...... Shannon Rivoire, Jace Bridwell, Matthew Strauser Sound Technician...... Shannon Rivoire Lighting Technician...... Cassie Newton Costume Design...... Shannon Rivoire Costume Seamstress...... Mary Jo Dollar, Nancy Moore Olaf Costume...... Sandy Geyer

Office Manager...... Bonnie Friedrich Vice President Marketing ...... Alfred Weser Vice President Production...... Sandy Geyer Show Photographer...... Tony Avila Cast Photographer...... Tara Lehner Playbill, Graphic Design...... Sharmaine DeVilliers Hill Social Media Content...... Morgan Hill, Cabie Lamb Web Master...... Guy George Youth Director...... Shannon Rivoire

Special Thanks

Parents of all our amazing actors, Cabie Lamb, Morgan Sims, Gainesville Daily Register, KGAF, Stanford House, The Weekly News of Cooke County, and Rory Rivoire

Copyright © 2019 Playbill Online Inc. All marks used by permission. SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS One Act Scene One: Summer Festival Let the Sun Shine On Young Anna, Young Elsa, King Agnarr, Queen Iduna, Townspeople/Ensemble Scene Two: Castle Interior A Little Bit of You Young Anna, Young Elsa First Joik Queen Iduna, Pabbie, Bulda, Ensemble Scene Three: Castle Interior, A Few Months Later Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Young/Middle Anna, Middle Elsa, Townspeople/Ensemble Scene Four: Castle Interior, Three Years Later For the First Time in Forever Anna, Elsa, Castle Staff, Townspeople/ Ensemble Scene Five: Castle Interior, Coronation Ceremony Dangerous to Dream Elsa, Anna, Townspeople/Ensemble Scene Six: Castle Interior, Coronation Ball Love is an Open Door Anna, Hans, Townspeople/Ensemble Scene Seven: Snowy Mountainside Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People Kristoff and Sven In Summer Olaf, Sven, Summer Chorus/Ensemble Scene Eight: Wandering Oaken's Hygge Oaken, Oaken's Family, Anna, Olaf, Sven, Kristoff Scene Nine: North Mountain Let It Go Elsa and Snow Chorus Scene Ten & Eleven: Elsa's Palace For the First Time in Forever Anna, Elsa (Reprise) Scene Twelve: Foot of the Mountain Kristoff's Joik Kristoff, Ensemble Fixer Upper Pabbie, Bulda, Ensemble, Olaf Scene Thirteen & Fourteen: Castle Interior Colder by the Minute Elsa, Snow Chorus, Townspeople/ Ensemble Finale Company

Cast Members Anna Shea Hook

Elsa Emma Stevens

Middle Anna Addison Stevens

Middle Elsa Kate Stubbs

Young Anna Ava Hillis

Young Elsa Rhoslyn Meyer

Kristoff Brady Tyler

Sven Eleanor Hartman

Olaf Emery Tarrant

Hans Nathan Tyler

Pabbie Kaili Gaston

Bulda Emma Bayer

King Agnar Casper Norwood

Queen Iduna Isabel Walters

Duke of Weselton, Oaken Tom Huston

Bishop Brody Parkhill

Snow Chorus Dance Captain Joie Kintz

Snow Chorus Su Altiok-Harris

Snow Chorus Caroline Kelley

Snow Chorus Addy King

Snow Chorus Elizabeth King

Snow Chorus Keeley King

Snow Chorus Ellie Stubbs

Snow Chorus, Butler Della Waltersheid

Maid Eleanor Neu

Cook Claire Warren

Steward Rory Dulock

Ensemble Marley Church

Ensemble Eden Dulock

Cast Members (continued) Ensemble Lexi Hawkins

Ensemble Emory Hearell

Ensemble Lyra Mason

Ensemble Sophie Townley

Ensemble Sam Warren

Crew Stage Manager Maya Dulock

Assistant Stage Manager Ethan Biesecker

Assistant Stage Manager Corigan Etter

Assistant Stage Manager Drake Landrum

Shea Hook as Anna Shea Hook is a junior in high school and is excited to be playing Anna! Recent rolls include Sour Kangaroo in Seussical Jr., Gloria in Madagascar, Scrooge in A Christmas Carol and Dina in School House Rock Live. Shea loves to read, watch musicals, Greek mythology and collect comic books. She hopes you enjoy Frozen Jr.!

Emma Stevens as Elsa Emma Stevens is a senior at Era High School. She has performed at Butterfield and NCTC with multiple credits to her name including Mayzie LaBird in Seussical Jr., Lady in The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, The Little Mermaid, and Little Shop of Horrors. Her parents are Todd and Sandra Stevens.

Addison Stevens as Middle Anna Addison Stevens is in the eighth grade at Slidell ISD. She has been in several Butterfield Stage productions including Seussical Jr., Charlotte’s Web, and appeared in The Lion King Jr. at NCTC. She is active in OAP, UIL and basketball. She is the daughter of Todd and Sandra Stevens.

Kate Stubbs as Middle Elsa Kate Stubbs is in the seventh grade at Era Junior High. She is currently playing the Cheshire Cat in the OAP of Alice the Brave. Previous performances include Oklahoma!, The Hobbit and Seussical Jr. She loves playing the ukulele, singing, science and YouTube vines. Kate is the daughter of Jeff and Becca Stubbs.

Ava Hillis as Young Anna Ava Hillis is appearing in her fifth Butterfield production, having also performed in The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, A Christmas Carol, Nuncrackers, and Seussical Jr. She is in the fifth grade at Lindsay Elementary and enjoys volleyball, softball, acting, and choir. Ava is the daughter of Lance and Holly Hillis.

Rhoslyn Meyer as Young Elsa Rhoslyn Meyer is appearing in her fourth Butterfield production having recently appeared in The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, Nuncrackers and Seussical Jr. She enjoys reading, swimming and theater and is the daughter of Adam and Annaleah Meyer.

Brady Tyler as Kristoff Brady Tyler returns to Butterfield Stage for his second production. Previous roles include the Sheriff in The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood. Brady has performed with Family Friendly Productions, Sonlight Players and The Shakespeare Academy. Brady is a junior in high school and is the son of Brandon and Christi Tyler of Denton.

Eleanor Hartman as Sven Eleanor Hartman is in the fifth grade at Muenster Elementary and is the daughter of Justin and Christy Hartman. When not busy with theatre or school, she enjoys riding her horse and playing with her dog. This is her third Butterfield production and her first musical and she is excited to use her comedic skills in bringing Sven to life!

Emery Tarrant as Olaf Emery Tarrant is in the seventh grade at Valley View Middle School. This is her fifth production and considers Butterfield her home stage. Emery has performed in Seussical Jr., A Christmas Carol and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, as well as NCTC's The Lion King Jr. She is the daughter of Bobby and Kristi Tarrant.

Nathan Tyler as Hans Nathan Tyler is very excited to appear in his debut production at Butterfield Stage. Nathan has performed with other production companies such as Family Friendly, The Act, Sonlight Players, and The Shakespeare Academy. He is an avid comic-book lover, enjoys anything DC, as well as chocolate, movies, and writing lyrics to music. Nathan is a sophmore and the son of Brandon and Christi Tyler from Denton.

Kaili Gaston as Pabbie Kaili Gaston is excited to be in her fifth production having appeared in A Christmas Carol, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, Charlotte’s Web and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. She is a junior at Saint Jo High School and active in yearbook, OAP, National Honor Society and her church. She is the daughter of Stacy Gaston.

Emma Bayer as Bulda Emma Bayer is 15 years old and attends Sacred Heart Catholic School. Recent Butterfield performances include A Christmas Carol and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood. She enjoys musical theater, drawing and making animations. She is the daughter of Craig and Rita Bayer.

Casper Norwood as King Agnar Casper Norwood is a freshman at Sanger High School and is the son of Jill and Chris Buck and the late Tommie Norwood II. This is his third production at Butterfield with past performances including West Side Story and A Christmas Carol. In his free time Casper enjoys video games and riding his skateboard.

Isabel Walters as Queen Iduna Isabel Walters is a homeschooled high school sophomore and is appearing in her first Butterfield production. She loves hanging out with her family and enjoys all things musical theater related. She is the daughter of Anthony and Tamara Walters.

Tom Huston as Duke of Weselton, Oaken Tom Huston is appearing in his fourth production at Butterfield Stage. His most recent performance was as Prince John in The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood. When he isn't performing he enjoys hanging out with friends and traveling. Tom is a junior and lives in Sanger with parents Wes and Cristy Huston.

Brody Parkhill as Bishop Brody Parkhill is appearing in his fourth production, his second at Butterfield Stage. He is in the seventh grade at Era ISD and enjoys playing basketball and fishing. He is also an active member of the youth group at Calvary Baptist Church. Brody is the son of Marcus and Paula Parkhill.

Joie Kintz as Snow Chorus Dance Captain Also plays the part of Housekeeper. Joie Alexandra Kintz, a sophomore at Sacred Heart Catholic School, is making her debut performance with Butterfield. Previous roles include, the Prologue in The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet, Chorus in NCTC’s The Little Mermaid, and Etcetera in DCT’s CATS!

Su Altiok-Harris as Snow Chorus Su Altiok-Harris first appeared on stage last year as an angel in Denton Community Theatre's production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Two things that make her happy are books and cursive writing. When she is not acting, she loves to read about history, science and space.

Caroline Kelley as Snow Chorus Caroline Kelley is in the second grade and loves to sing and dance. She also loves Disney movies and recently returned from her first trip to DisneyWorld. Caroline has wanted to be in a musical for two years and she is thrilled to be appearing in her first ever Butterfield production of Frozen Jr!

Addy King as Snow Chorus Addy King is in the fifth grade at Lee Intermediate. This is her sixth production with Butterfield Stage. Addy is the daughter of Grice and Nikki King and she has four siblings: Dane, Paytyn, Cole and Keeley. Addy enjoys dancing and playing her with pug, Stella.

Elizabeth King as Snow Chorus Elizabeth King is a student at Lindsay Elementary. Her favorite hobbies include dancing, singing, volleyball, basketball and softball. Elizabeth is appearing in her first Butterfield Stage performance and is the daughter of David and Kaycee King.

Keeley King as Snow Chorus Keeley King is a first grade student at St. Mary’s Catholic School. She is the daughter of Grice and Nikki King and the youngest of her four siblings. This is Keeley’s first production at Butterfield. Keeley enjoys singing, dancing, drawing and playing with her pets, especially her chicken, Freddie Mercury.

Ellie Stubbs as Snow Chorus Ellie Stubbs is in the second grade. Her favorite subjects are reading, math and science. She is appearing in her first Butterfield production. Ellie enjoys cooking, singing, dancing and designing clothes for her dolls. She is the daughter of Jeff and Becca Stubbs.

Della Waltersheid as Snow Chorus, Butler Della Walterscheid is in the fifth grade at Muenster ISD. Her parents are Josh and Iva and she has one brother, Brenton, who she has watched on stage many times. Although Della has many activities and interests, singing and acting have become her passion and she is very excited to be in her first Butterfield production!

Eleanor Neu as Maid Eleanor Neu is appearing in her third Butterfield production, having also appeared in Suessical Jr. and A Christmas Carol. She is in the fifth grade at Lindsay ISD and enjoys singing, gymnastics, volleyball, camping and riding her horse, Sonny. Eleanor is the daughter of Brian and Rachel Neu.

Claire Warren as Cook Claire Warren has been in multiple shows including Charlotte’s Web, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, A Christmas Carol and Seussical Jr. Claire enjoys basketball, art, music and especially improvisation! She is the daughter of John and Amanda Warren.

Rory Dulock as Steward Rory Dulock is in the ninth grade at Lindsay. She enjoys theatre, volleyball, and playing with her dog. This is Rory’s fifth Butterfield production having also been in Charlotte’s Web, Seussical Jr., The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, The Hobbit, and A Christmas Carol. Her parents are Greg and Mandy Dulock.

Marley Church as Ensemble Marley Church is in the fifth grade at Valley View Middle School. She is active in volleyball and gymnastics, and loves being involved in theatre. She also appeared in The Lion King Jr. at NCTC.

Eden Dulock as Ensemble Eden Dulock is in the fifth grade at Lindsay. She enjoys theatre, volleyball and movies. This is Eden’s fifth Butterfield production having been seen previously in Seussical Jr., The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Hobbit. Her parents are Greg and Mandy Dulock.

Lexi Hawkins as Ensemble Lexi is a seventh grader at Valley View Middle School where she is active in volleyball and plays percussion in the band. She participates in OAP and recently appeared as Nala in NCTC’s production of The Lion King Jr. Lexi is the daughter of Jennifer and Brad Hawkins.

Emory Hearell as Ensemble Emory Hearell is the daughter of Wesley and Angela Hearell. She is in the fifth grade at Era Elementary and is active in soccer, gymnastics, basketball and softball. Previous productions include The Lion King Jr. and Seussical Jr. Emory loves the theatre and is so excited to be performing in her third musical.

Lyra Mason as Ensemble Lyra Mason spends the majority of her time filling the rooms of her home with songs and laughter. She has performed in The Lion King Jr., The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and The Little Mermaid. She is looking forward to sharing the stage with the wonderful cast of Frozen Jr.

Sophie Townley as Ensemble Sophie Townley is in the fifth grade at Callisburg Elementary School. She enjoys art, sports and theater. Her previous productions include A Christmas Carol, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, and The Hobbit. Sophie is the daughter of Jeremy & Tonya Townley.

Sam Warren as Ensemble Sam Warren is in the fourth grade at Lindsay Elementary. He enjoys riding his bike, playing the guitar, and playing golf. This is his sixth production at Butterfield having also appeared in Charlotte’s Web, A Christmas Carol and as Vlad Vladikoff in Seussical Jr. Sam is the son of John and Amanda Warren.

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Maya Dulock Stage Manager Maya Dulock is in the eighth grade at Lindsay ISD. She enjoys cheer, volleyball and baking. Maya's previous productions include Charlotte’s Web, Seussical Jr., The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, The Hobbit, and A Christmas Carol. She is the daughter of Greg and Mandy Dulock.

Ethan Biesecker Assistant Stage Manager Ethan Biesecker is the son of Brandon and Jenny Biesecker. He is a freshman in high school and enjoys fishing, reading and being a great big brother to his little brother and sister. Ethan’s other Butterfield Stage credits include A Christmas Carol and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.

Corigan Etter Assistant Stage Manager Corigan Etter is in the seventh grade at Lindsay Middle School where he was crowned Science State Champion in the UIL State TMSCA. Cori has participated in several productions including A Christmas Carol and The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood. He is the son of Jessica Blount and Dusti Etter.

Drake Landrum Assistant Stage Manager Drake Landrum is a sophmore at Callisburg High School. He has appeared in many Butterfield productions; this being his second as Stage Manager. Previous stage roles include Bofur in The Hobbit, Peter in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, and Mr. Mayor in Seussical Jr. He is the son of Christy and Scotty Thurman, and Benny Landrum.

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