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East Valley Yearbook 2014 - 2015 By Rob Hopper www.nationalyoutharts.com Special thanks to Sharon Aulis and Chris Daniels for helping put this book together! Actor’s Youth Theatre The Addams Family THE SHOW: Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on the characters created by Charles Addams. Not much can scare Gomez Addams, head of America’s first family of eccentric ghouls who find rapture in the macabre. But fear does strike when an adult Wednesday tells her dad that she’s in love. In love with some perfectly nice, normal guy named Lucas Beineke. And guess who’s coming to dinner. When The Addams Family meets The Beineke Family, it’s a night to die for. And all the Addams ancestors will rise to the big occasion, from their graves, in this entertaining musical that includes great humor, songs, and storyline. THE PRODUCTION: Actor’s Youth Theatre was the first local production in the Phoenix area to stage this one, and they made sure it got off to a memorable start. Directors Marcus Ellsworth and Julie Clement got it all going with the pre-show, as several ancestors planted themselves in random seats, completely unresponsive to any audience members around them (which ended up generating a number of selfies by amused audience members – partly because they looked amazing thanks to makeup by Cheri Lundgreen, wigs, and costumes by Aurelie Flores). They are reanimated soon enough with the opening number, lumbering out of their seats to the stage featuring a cool cemetery (Nathan Turley on sets) and all of it illuminated by the marvelous lighting of Tom Fitzwater who masterfully helps set the mood throughout. The show also attracted an exceptionally talented cast. Jessie Jo Pauley is a dead ringer as Morticia Addams whose demeanor is both passionate and cool, using her voice and humor to perfect effect. Tim Eversole is her beloved Gomez, doing a nice job as the torn father/husband with a mixture of nervousness and macabre humor, and including a touching Happy/Sad number at seeing his daughter grow up and find love. Gomez and Morticia’s Tango de Amour is fantastic. Brittney Peters is a unique blend of darkness and charm as romance softens her sadistic tendencies, while Rhett Nyman is younger brother Pugsley who does so well as he grows fearful of the changes taking place in the family, but is somewhat soothed by a little torture from his older and the promise by his mother that there is, indeed, a monster under his bed. And then there is the consummate normal family who prove that everyone is weird if you get to know them a little. Emma Welch is a hoot as the mother Alice Beineke – a straight-laced poet reacting to the craziness around her, and who then accidentally get served a potion that brings out her inner id during the Full Disclosure dinner game. Jordan Andress nails the role of the Southern businessman who realizes he’s forgotten about romance. And Jonah Carlson is the fun and kind Lucas who knows the key to piercing Wednesday’s heart – using a bit of William Tell to prove he’s Crazier than You in a darkly endearing number between the two. Actor’s Youth Theatre The Addams Family (cont.) There are also some great character roles including an amusing India Rose Chudnow as Grandma and Jared Kitch’s Lurch as the slow-moving and mostly silent butler who exudes personality with unique grunts and noises. Zack Diepstraten is brilliant as Fester with remarkable use of expressions and voice, romantically inclined toward the moon as we see in The Moon and Me that he ends with quite a high note. While rounding out the production is that eccentric and eclectic group of ancestors who add much to the show’s group numbers as well as personality and atmosphere in this mentally and visually appealing night with The Addams Family. Performed June 24 - July 3, 2014 Rob Hopper Executive Director National Youth Arts Gomez Addams: Tim Eversole Morticia Addams: Jessie Jo Pauley Uncle Fester: Zack Diepstraten Grandma: India Rose Chudnow Wednesday Addams: Brittney Peters Pugsley Addams: Rhett Nyman Lurch: Jared Kitch Mal Beineke: Jordan Andress Alice Beineke: Emma Welch Lucas Beineke: Jonah Carlson Courtesan: Alyssa Chavez Flapper: Emily Wright Native American: Rachel Lundgreen Egyptian Princess: Rebecca Galcik Bathing Beauty: Savannah Powers Flight Attendant: Rachel Spencer Bridge: Paige Mallory English Queen Catherine: Mackenna Goodrich Saloon Girl: Adyson Nichols Greek Woman: Sarah Davidson Medieval Maiden: Michala Montano Conquistador: Danny Blankemeier Golfer: Adam Lundgreen Caveman: Bailey Gorman Gladiator: Thommy Long Roman Senator: Jared Armour World War 2 Soldier: Casey Pettyjohn European Noble: Ben Wright Cowboy: Dallin Urness Crusader: Josh Robinaugh Puritan Settler: Jeremy Allen Director: Marcus Ellsworth and Julie Clement Musical Director: Tracie Jones Choreographer: Corrinne Clement Stage Manager: Rebekah Avila Costume Designer: Aurelie Flores Set Designer: Nathan Turley Light Designer: Tom Fitzwater Makeup Design: Cheri Lundgreen Properties Design: Marcus Ellsworth and Julie Clement Performance Photos: Lisa Webb Actor’s Youth Theatre The Addams Family (cont.) Actor’s Youth Theatre Camelot Actor’s Youth Theatre Seussical JoJo: Hunter Feuerstein Horton: Joel Brooks Gertrude: Hailey Seidl Mayzie: Rebekah Williams Sour Kangaroo: Audrey Coleman Baby Kangaroo: Dani Wolfe Bird Girl: Megan Ruangchamneil Bird Girl: Isabelle Wisdom Bird Girl: Aurelie Wisdon Bird Girl: Kalei Cotecson Thing 1: Ellie Brooks Thing 2: Kinley Hess Yertle the Turtle: Dallen Johnston Cindy Lou Who: Kaitlee Glazebrook Mr. Mayor: Braden Johnston Mrs. Mayor: Saylem duPont Cat in the Hat: Kaden Holl Wickersham Brother: Bryson Holl Wickersham Brother: Logan Whiting Wickersham Brother: Brennan Reh Vlad Vlodikoff: Max Meeker The Grinch: Ben Guffey Whos: Drayton Lantz Tyler Snell Hyrum Schnebly Austin Watts Olivia Mazyck Erin Garner Grace Schwenn Taylor Peel Devorah Coon Evie Arnold Jungle Creatures: Andrew Brooks Emmie Glazebrook Jungle Creatures: Bailey Wineger Paige Sorensen Jane Beeson Cheyenne Smith Madison Stoddard Madilyn Yingling Max Meeker Director: Tracie Jones Choreographer: Audrey Sullivan Costume Designer: Aurelie Flores Set Designer: Nathan Turley Light Designer: Tom Fitzwater Makeup Designers: Tracie Jones, Janet Seidl Properties Designers: Amy Smyth, Audreanna Smyth Lighting Designer: Bailey Gorman Sound Designer: Lauren Coleman Actor’s Youth Theatre Frankenstein Victor Frankenstein: Danny Blankemeier The Creature: Neal Johnson Elizabeth Lavenza: Katie Arnold Justine Moritz: Rachel Lundgreen Henry Clerval: Tyler Ray Alphonse Fankenstein: Noah Delgado Caroline Frankenstein: India Chudnow William Frankenstein: Parker Ellsworth/Eric Lundgreen Eleanor Frankenstein: Laurynn Allen/Madilyn Ellsworth Eve: Kylee Webb Mary Shelly: Natalie Nielsen Percy Shelly: Mitchell Lund/Kale Burr Lord Byron: Carter Palumbo/Adam Lundgreen Claire Clairmont: Sara Downs/Ella Morris Dr. John Polidori: Josh Robinaugh/Joey Grado Liesl the Maid: Saylem duPont De Lacey: Riley Wood Felix: Alex Braddock Safie: Nikkolina Kamouzis Agatha: Savannah Powers Captain Walton: Zachary Cacciacarro Margaret Walton: Adyson Nichols Prof. Krempe: Nicole Delprete Maria: Diana Harms Felicity: Rachel Spencer Mrs. MacNoot: Megan Codling Resurrection Man: Dallin Urness Constable: Mitchell Lund Robert the Villager: Carter Palumbo Edmund: Bryce Dilullo Marta: Bailey Madsen Schulz: Chris Braddock Franz: Bailey Gorman Servant: Michelle Correa Direction: Marcus Ellsworth Costume Designer: Aurelie Flores Set Designer: Mike Smyth Light Designer: Josh Lindblom Makeup Designer: Cheri Lundgreen Properties Designer: Amy Smyth Actor’s Youth Theatre Alice In Wonderland Tall Alice: Cassidy Miller Medium Alice: Emmie Glazebrook Small Alice: Olivia Mazyck Mad Hatter: Brennan Reh Caterpiller: Eden Lindley White Rabbit: Dominic Cava Cheshire Cat: Olivia Lundgreen Queen of Hearts: Audreanna Smyth King of Hearts: Toby Shaw March Hare: Vallerie Blankemeier Dormouse: Tyler Snell Red Queen: Madison Stoddard White Queen: Sarah Edmunds Fish Footman/White Knight: Braden Johnston Tweedle Dee: Daisy Motes Tweedle Dum: Mari Miner Gryphon: Audrey Coleman Mock Turtle: Dani Wolfe Walrus: Daelynd Babbitt Carpenter: Ashton Clum Duchess: Ashley Viker Frog Footman: Andrew Mask Girl Warrior: Cheyenne Smith Cook: Hannah Mason 2 of Spades/Horseman: Katrina Sapakie 5 of Spades/Horseman: Dallen Johnston 7 of Spades/Horseman: Anneliese Tupa Butterflies/Oysters/Cards: Anzlie Knox Sofia Lopez Sophie Lundgreen Emma Nielsen Camylle Palmer Zoe Shaw Flowers/Birds: Kennedy Dastrup Emily Hilton Sophie Lewis Victoria Mask Ryanna Petersen Bailey Winegar Daisies/Lobsters/Horseman: Abriana Ballesteros Brooklyn DeMarr Alex Harms Kirsten Shaw Director: Julie Clement Costume Designer: Patti Dugger Set Designer: Rebekah Avila Lighting Designer: Josh Lindblom Makeup Designer: Cheri Lundgreen Properties Designer: Julie Clement Actor’s Youth Theatre Into the Woods Actor’s Youth Theatre Footloose Ren McCormack: Kale Burr Ethel McCormack: Kayleah Wilson Reverend Shaw Moore: Jonah Carlson Vi Moore: Rebecca Galcik Ariel Moore: Jessie Jo Pauley Lulu Warnicker: Miranda Smith Wes Warnicker: Jake Capriotti Coach Roger Dunbar: Matthew Plumb Eleanor Dunbar: Madi Kimball Rusty: Adyson Nichols Urleen: Lois Zozobrado Wendy Jo: Jessica Sinodis Chuck Cranston: Tyler Ray Lyle: Joey Grado Travis: Sam Cottle Betty Blast: Holly Sullivan Willard Hewitt: Dallin Urness Cowboy Bob/Cop: Konnor Smith Principal Harry Clark: Christopher Braddock Jeter: