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Hope Abrom (Agnes) is thrilled to be back where she was last seen in Alice in Wonderland (Alice), Charlotte’s Web (Fern), White Christmas (Susan Waverly) and in Joseph…Dreamcoat. She has performed at the Fulton in Oliver, Oklahoma, and Annie Jr. Hope has also performed the lead of Sarah for two seasons in Hershey Park’s Christmas show. She dances at Susquehanna Dance Center, loves to write, and plays piano and violin. This summer Hope is excited to study at the Joffrey Ballet in New York City. Love to family and friends!
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Michael Austin (Ensemble) performed in the ensemble of RENT here and was Young Scrooge at the Broadway Palm in A Christmas Carol. Professional regional theatre credits include South Pacific (Lt. Cable), Peter Pan (Bill Jukes), Evita (Soldier/Embalmer), A Little Night Music (Henrik Egerman), Home For The Holidays (Joe), Jekyll & Hyde (Mike/Newsboy), The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), The Secret Garden (Albert Lennox), Urinetown the Musical (Bobby Strong), and Chicago (Mary Sunshine). Michael would like to thank his parents, family and friends, Nick, Bill, Eddy, Meagan, and J. Lynn, for all of their love and support!
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Lauren Bliss (Tootie) recently portrayed Molly in Annie (Fulton Theatre) and Gretl in The Sound of Music (Dutch Apple). She studies tap and jazz at the Premiere Danse Academy. She takes piano/voice lessons with Patty Light and Katie Wieand and studies acting with Dean Sobon. Lauren is currently in fifth grade at Hans Herr Elementary in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District where she is a member of the band and chorus.
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David Burdett (Ensemble, Warren Sheffield u/s) was last seen here as Jeff in Ring of Fire. Other favorite roles include Lend Me A Tenor (Max), On The Town (Gabey), The Buddy Holly Story (Jerry Allison) and Grease (Roger). He is originally from New Jersey and earned his BFA Musical Theatre degree from Emerson College. He would like to thank his friends and family for all their love and support.
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Brooke Robyn Dairman (Eve, Ensemble) has appeared Off-Broadway and with several New York City dance companies, travelled the country with the national tour of Peter Pan (Tiger Lily, Peter u/s), and performed regionally in Gypsy (June), Grease (Rizzo), Annie Get Your Gun (Winnie Tate), Cabaret, High School Musical, and Curtains. BA - University of Pennsylvania, Masters - Columbia University. Much love to Kyle for his support! www.BrookeRobyn.com
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Jake Delaney (John Truitt) is a recent graduate of The Hartt School and was seen here in Singin’ in the Rain. Favorite past roles include On the Town (Gabey), Carousel (Billy Bigelow) and Oklahoma! (Curly). Thanks to everyone who gets him through the day...“Do the math.”
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Bobby Gouse (Lon Smith) recently graduated from CCC with a degree in Theatre Education. His favorite roles include Troy Bolton in High School Musical and High School Musical 2 at Tri-Arts Playhouse as well as Ren in Footloose, Scott in The Producers, Riff in West Side Story, Snoopy in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown and Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street. Bobby would like to thank his mom, dad, family and friends for their never-ending love and support. Thanks to the cast and crew for all the great memories!
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Regina Harbour (Katie, Mrs. Smith u/s) performed last as Mayor Hyde in All Shook Up at Broadway Palm West and here as Mrs. Pearce in My Fair Lady. This past summer she appeared as Widow Douglas/Sally Phelps in Big River and as Rose in Uncle Chick’s Last Wish at Rainbow Dinner Theatre. Some of her favorite roles include Widow Corney in Oliver!, Belle in My Favorite Year, and Mrs Potts in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
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James Holden (Warren Sheffield/ u/s John Truitt) is a native of New Jersey and played this role at the Broadway Palm- Arizona over the holidays. His other PEG credit is Prince Delong in The Unsinkable Molly Brown, also in Arizona. Favorite roles include Chris in Miss Saigon (LaComedia Dinner Theatre, Ohio), Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie (Arundel Barn Playhouse and Arizona Broadway Theatre), the Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods and Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (both with SummerStock at the University of Findlay, Ohio). He was in the national tour production of Camelot as well as many other shows. Plus, you can currently see James appearing on a spot for the NHL on the Versus Network.
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Mark Lanham (Mr. Alonso Smith) New York credits include Sam Wainwright in A Wonderful Life and Saunders(u/s) in Lend Me A Tenor. Favorite regional theatre roles include Father in Ragtime, Charlie Davenport in Annie Get Your Gun, and Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. He recently starred in the It’s A Lie music video for the British band Fiction Plane. This past summer, Mark was on tour in Barcelona, Spain with the Bobby Lewis Ensemble.
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Lisa LeCuyer (Ensemble, Esther Smith u/s) is delighted to be making her Dutch Apple debut! She was most recently seen as the title role in The Unsinkable Molly Brown at Broadway Palm West. Lisa is a native of Buffalo, NY and holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Niagara University. Favorite credits include the national tour of A Christmas Carol (Martha Cratchit), Oklahoma (Ado Annie), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ruth) and Chicago (Roxie). Big thanks to friends for their constant encouragement, and above all to her parents for their unwavering support.
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Traci McCormick (Ensemble, Rose Smith u/s, ) performed here in Annie and Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Other productions with Prather Entertainment Group include The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Oliver!, Alice in Wonderland Jr., Camelot, Guys and Dolls, and Showboat. Other favorite roles include Janet in The Rocky Horror Show, The Courtesan in The Comedy of Errors, Mabel in Pirates of Penzance, Millie in A Christmas Carol and Rose in The Secret Garden. Traci has a degree in Musical Theatre Performance from Arizona State University.
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Carolyn McPhee (Mrs. Anna Smith) is thrilled to be back at the Dutch Apple having last been seen as Grizabella in the PEG Tour of Cats performed at Broadway Palm West in Honky Tonk Angels, Oliver!, Reno in Anything Goes (ariZoni Nomination), Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street and as Miss Mona in Best Little Whorehouse. At Arizona Broadway Theatre she played in Bye, Bye Birdie and Pump Boys and Dinettes, and World Goes ‘Round and That Holiday Feeling! at The Herberger and received an ariZoni nomination at Phoenix Theatre for Smokey Joe’s Café. Carolyn lives in Scottsdale with her husband & kitties, and volunteers for The Arizona Animal Welfare League.
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Michael Oberfield (Grandpa Prophater) has worked with the Prather Entertainment Group as actor/director since 1997. He has a Masters Degree in Theatre from Michigan State University. Favorite roles include Top Banana in Sugar Babies, Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, and Cap’n Andy in ShowBoat. Michael dedicates this production to “Bruce, for sharing his wisdom”, to “Faron, for always being there”, and to “Jake...who inspires me to survive.”
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Madison Platt (Tootie) is eleven years old and thrilled to be back in the place she calls “home away from home.” She was last seen here as Marta in The Sound of Music, and as Grace Smythe in A Christmas Carol. Other musical credits include Les Miserables as Young Eponine, Annie as Duffy, School House Rock, and as Annie in Annie Jr. Madison would like to thank her voice teacher Mrs. Abrom, Ms. Lauren, and Mr. Dean, Dad and Momma and most of all her sister Abbey for her support. And remember: Don’t Stop Believing!
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Glenn M. Snellgrose II (Ensemble) is a recent graduate of Lees-McRea College, is excited to make his Pennsylvania debut at the Dutch Apple. Over the past year Glenn has been lucky enough to perform and work in the Rockies of Colorado, the Gulf in Florida, and the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia. Favorite roles included Rum Tum Tugger (Cats), Bernardo (West Side Story), and performing with Dolly Parton. As an artist in residence at Lees-McRae, Glenn will present an original collaborated work at the Black Mountain College Summer Session in the spring of 2010. “Thanks to all who allow the Artist to be the freest individual by your continued support for the Arts.”
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Julia Delaney Stengel (Agnes) is the fourth of five children. She is a seventh grader at St. Leo the Great in Lancaster. Other credits include Annie (u/s Annie), Les Miserables (Young Cosette), Annie Jr. (Grace Ferrell), Oliver! (Work-house child), White Christmas (Susan Waverly), Joseph ... Dream Coat (Children’s Chorus), Chronicles of Narnia (Lucy), Sound of Music (Brigitta), Christmas Carol (Fan), Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. (Ms. Dorothy), Annie (Kate) and Music Man (Gracie Shin). Julia enjoys taking piano, dance, vocal, and acting lessons with the following instructors Mary Krieder (piano), Joanne Abrom (voice), Dean and Lauren Sobon (acting) and everyone at Susquehanna Dance Studio. Julia would like to dedicate her performances to her grandparents, those in Heaven and on Earth.
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Ashley Stults (Rose Smith) was last seen as Sharpay in High School Musical. Other Prather credits include Guys and Dolls, Hello, Dolly!, All Shook Up and Holly Jolly Christmas. Other favorite credits include Babette in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Mary in The Life, Patsy in Crazy for You, and Audrey in Leading Ladies. Ashley holds a BA in Theatre from Arizona State. She would like to thank her parents for their constant love and support.
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Jessica Taige (Esther Smith) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is thrilled to be reprising the role of Esther in her Dutch Apple debut. A BFA Musical Theater graduate of Catawba College, Jessica has had the pleasure of working on many different productions with PEG, Troupe America, Mill Mountain Theater, Bigfork Summer Playhouse, and the Renaissance Center. Some of her favorite professional credits include Signe (Church Basement Ladies national tour starring William Christopher- Father Mulcahy- of MASH), Belle (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), Rapunzel (Into the Woods), Bird Girl 2/Mrs. Mayor (Seussical) and Minnie Faye (Hello, Dolly!). Many thanks to my family and friends for always believing in me.
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Meg Trahan (Lucille Ballard, Katie u/s, Ensemble) was most recently seen at Broadway Palm West in this show and The Unsinkable Molly Brown. She is a 2008 BFA Musical Theatre graduate from Shenandoah Conservatory and hails from Franklin, Massachusetts. A few of Meg’s favorite credits include Disney’s High School Musical (Sharpay), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (DeLee), Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (Alice), West Side Story (Anybodys), and Sideshow (Harem Girl). Special thanks to her family and friends for all their love and support.
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Michael Weaver (Postman/Motorman, Mr. Alonso Smith u/s) resides in Seattle. Most recently he appeared as Whitney in Anything Goes at Arizona Broadway Theatre, and the Governor in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas at Illinois’ LTOTS. He has been seen in My Fair Lady, Chicago, Rabbit Hole and Born Yesterday. He was co-founder and Artistic Director of Actors Repertory Theatre in Spokane where he directed Humble Boy starring Patty Duke, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Blithe Spirit, and The Importance of Being Earnest among others. He acted and/or directed nationally with Northwest Shakespeare Ensemble, Bigfork Summer Playhouse, San Francisco’s Sierra Repertory Theatre, Seattle’s Pioneer Square Theatre and Pistarkle Theatre on St. Thomas.
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