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WWW.PICKLEVILLEPLAYHOUSE.COM • (435) 946-2918 • /PICKLEVILLEPLAYHOUSE • /PICKLEVILLE ON BEAUTIFUL BEAR LAKE • NORTHERN UTAH’S MOST HILARIOUS FAMILY THEATRE EXPERIENCE Juanito Bandito................................................ T.J. DAVIS Sarah ........................................................... KIRA STONE Nash ............................. JEREMY EGAN/JADON WEBSTER Freddie ...................... MAKENZIE DAVIS/HANNAH PYPER Gator.......................................................... TROY BOONE Harley .................. KEELEY MCCORMICK/TRICIA ZUSKIND Louis ................................................... NATHAN KREMIN Piano .................................................... LUKE SHEPHERD Written by T.J. Davis Tracy............................................................KENZIE DAVIS Edna........................................................... KURT HAAKER Link.....................................................CHRISTIAN HOBBS Amber..................................................... TRICIA ZUSKIND Seaweed.................................................... JEREMY EGAN Penny...................................................WHITLEY O. DAVIS Corny............................................................DEREK DAVIS Velma.................................................... MICHELLE BLAKE Motormouth/Dynamite..................... DANIELLE ARMOUR Wilbur/Principal/Pinky....................BRYAN STEPHENSON Prudy/Gym Teacher/Matron................... RACHEL ADAMS Brad ......................................................JADON WEBSTER Brenda.............................................KEELEY MCCORMICK Fender..................................................NATHAN KREMIN Shelley..................................................MCKENNA ORME IQ...........................................................TANNER FORBES Lou Ann................................................... HANNAH PYPER Judine/Dynamite...................................KAUSHAY COLVIN Shayna/Dynamite.................................... JESSICA JENSEN Stooie.......................................................... TROY BOONE Inez....................................................JENTRY JO AGUIRRE PRODUCTION STAFF Producer..................................................................... ANDREA DAVIS Directors ...................................................... T.J. DAVIS, DEREK DAVIS Choreography ................................ SHARLI KING, WHITLEY O. DAVIS Musical Directors ..................................... T.J. DAVIS, DEBBIE DITTON Costumes (Bandito)..........................................................ERIN DAVIS Costumes (Hairspray)................................................. ANDREA DAVIS Set ...................................... KENNETH BELL, DEREK DAVIS, T.J. DAVIS Lighting Design.................................. JOSH ROBERTS, TANNER FUNK Backstage Manager................................................... JAMES OSWALD Lighting Technician ..................................................... TANNER FUNK Sound Technician (Bandito) ......................................... TIM JORDAN Sound Technician (Hairspray) ...................................... CHASE COOK Box Office....................................................................... TYRALI DAVIS Graphic/Web Design, Video & Photos......................BODIE BROWER A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS T.J. DAVIS Juanito Bandito (Bandito) TJ went from being a pre-med student at Utah State University, to marrying an All-American volleyball star, to dropping out of dental school at THE Ohio State University, to writing the script, music and lyrics for numerous live theatrical productions including a series where he raps on stage while wearing a dark wig and mustache. How’s that for an unconventional career path?! What once was an inside joke among family members has become a comedic phenomenon sought after by tens of thousands each year. TJ loves all things basketball and especially enjoys the privilege of coaching his four sons Carter (12), Tanner (10), Hayden (8), and KJ (5). “Erin, I love you. You are my favorite. Grams and Gramps, thanks for giving us a place to share your spirit of love and enthusiasm for life!” CREDITS Juanito Bandito in 12 Different Bandito productions, Buster in many Pickleville Christmas productions, Joseph in Joseph … Dreamcoat, Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Harold Hill in The Music Man, Sunburst Singers (USU), Eclipse Singers FUN FACT TJ has what his wife calls “a little bit of a shoe addiction.” Have you noticed Bandito’s kick game improving over the past few seasons? Size 11.5 in case anyone wants to donate to the cause. PAST GET SOCIAL www.tjdavis.co KIRA STONE @teejdavis /teejdavis /juanitobandito Sarah (Bandito) Kira is STOKED to be making her debut at Pickleville Playhouse! Returning recently from her mission in Tahiti, she is a sophomore at BYU in the Music Dance Theatre program. An East coast AND West coast native, Kira loves to sing, write music and lyrics and musicals, as well as act, and dance. The three things she loves most are hip hop dancing, Tori Kelly riffing, and Cafe Rio house dressing. “A million hugs and kisses to Mom, Dad, Sam, Matt, Amanda, Alexa, Joe, and of course, Lin Manuel Miranda.” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT Eve in Children of Eden (BYU), Greek Chorus in Troy (BYU), Sandy in Grease (Showbiz Company), Kira Stone on iTunes and Spotify I WILL beat you in a rap battle. GET SOCIAL kirabethstone JEREMY EGAN Nash (Bandito), Seaweed (Hairspray) Jeremy is thrilled to be spending his summer here at Pickleville Playhouse. Jeremy recently finished an internship with Senator Mike Lee’s campaign in Utah. He enjoys spending quality time with the ones he loves and learning new trades. He feels that everyone has a story to tell and excitedly seeks opportunities to hear them. In the future Jeremy desires to be on the front lines of our country’s history in helping to restore and protect our freedoms. “God bless the U.S.A.” A big THANK YOU to my family! “I love you guys, more than you know!” CREDITS Flotsam in The Little Mermaid (Hale Centre Theatre), Phil Davis in White Christmas (Centerpoint Legacy Theater), Peter in Peter Pan: A New Musical (Brigham’s Playhouse), Edward Rochester in Jane Eyre (Brigham’s Playhouse), Nick in Fame (The Grand Theater), Tommy Djilas in The Music Man (Playmill Theater), Donkey in Shrek: The Musical (Washington Center for The Arts), Dickon in The Secret Garden (Brigham’s Playhouse) FUN FACT There was a short time I decided to be a bodybuilder. It was four months, I gained 40 lbs, thought “That was... fun!?”, and jumped ship. PAST GET SOCIAL jeremyegan JADON WEBSTER Nash (Bandito), Brad (Hairspray) Jadon is ever so humbled and grateful to be joining Pickleville Playhouse for his first season. He is joining you from the stunning, sunny St. George, where he is currently a student at Dixie State University as a Music Major. “Many, many thanks to the incredible Davis family for this opportunity. Cheers! To my nearest and dearest friends and family, thank you for getting me here, for believing in me. And shoutout to MY GIRLS!” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT GET SOCIAL Laurie/Prof. Bhaer in Little Women (Hurricane Valley Theatrical Company), Music Director for The Wedding Singer (St. George Musical Theatre), Moose in Crazy For You, (Hurricane Valley Theatrical Company), Tony in West Side Story (St. George Musical Theatre), Percy Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel (Brigham’s Playhouse), Marius in Les Miserables (Hurricane Valley Theatrical Company) Not only do I make some pretty delicious salsa, I belch almost every time I enter a room. jadon.j KENZIE DAVIS Freddie (Bandito), Tracy (Hairspray) Kenzie is excited to be back for another exciting Pickleville summer. “There’s nothing better than making memories on stage with such talented, awesome people.” She just finished her freshman year of college at Utah State and loved it! Future goals include living life to the fullest and not wasting a single moment. She would like to thank her mom for always believing in her and pushing her to shoot for the stars. “I would be lost without you. Love you to the sky and back.” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT GET SOCIAL Kitty in The Drowsy Chaperone (Pickleville Playhouse), Coco in Juanito Bandito in the One with the Monkey (Pickleville Playhouse), Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Sky View High School), Penny Pingleton in Hairspray (Cache Theatre Company), Alice in Seven Brides... (Pickleville Playhouse) The way to my heart is Oreos and a child’s coloring book. makd7 KenzieDavis7 HANNAH PYPER Freddie (Bandito), Lou Ann (Hairspray) Hannah couldn’t be more excited to perform at Pickleville this summer! Hannah recently returned from South Africa and Zimbabwe touring with the BYU Young Ambassadors, fulfilling a lifelong dream. She is currently attending BYU and will be going into her junior year studying Music/Dance/Theatre. Hannah’s favorite title is being an “aunt” to the four most beautiful and spunky nieces who make her life golden. If there was anyone guilty of being the world’s most wanted peanut butter addict, it would be Hannah. This one goes out to my incredible parents. “Jenny, you are my angel. Greg, you are my hero. Thank you will never be enough. Love you guys!!” CREDITS Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (Sundance Summer Theatre), Briseas in Troy (BYU), Valentine u/s in The Count of Monte Cristo (BYU, US Premier), BYU Young Ambassador (BYU), Maria in West Side Story (Lone Peak High School) FUN FACT True story; I have been inside Beyoncé’s apartment in New York. I may have shed a few tears, kissed the walls, and never been the same since. PAST GET SOCIAL hpyps TROY BOONE Gator (Bandito), Stooie (Hairspray) Troy brings you greetings from Grand Rapids, Michigan where he was born and raised. He recently graduated from Central State University located in Ohio where he studied Communication, broadcast media. In 2016 he moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue acting. Troy is super excited about the summer and everything it has to offer, including meeting some talented people and visiting Utah for the first time! He enjoys music, performing, writing songs and making comedy videos. Entertainment is what he wants to do for the rest of his life. Major shout out to my household– my mom, little brother and nephew. “I love you all. Can’t forget about my family and friends, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and CSU Marauders!” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT GET SOCIAL Andre in Ain’t Misbehavin (Central State University), Roosevelt in Annie (Wealthy Street Theater), Chad in High School Musical 2 (Civic Theater), George in School House Rock (Wealthy Street Theater), Steward in Into the Woods (Civic Theater), Chorus Singer in Porgy and Bess Opera (Schuster Performing Arts Center), Ted in Ain’t Got No Shame (Central State University) My Favorite movie is Titanic. The first time I saw this movie I was like 10 years old. I was so fascinated that it was based on a true story. I then began studying and researching the Titanic’s history and I’ve been in love ever since! TroyAMess KEELEY MCCORMICK Harley (Bandito), Brenda (Hairspray) Keeley is so excited for her first summer at Pickleville Playhouse! Last summer she graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre performance, and soon after moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career. In her free time, Keeley enjoys hiking, spinning, and crafting, but if she could she would spend 100% of her time snuggling with her cat and eating Ben & Jerry’s cookie dough ice cream. “Shout out to my amazing family, and my sweet boy, Sam!” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT GET SOCIAL Ariel Moore in Footloose (Sandy Arts Guild), Minstrel in Once Upon a Mattress (Salt Lake Shakespeare Festival), Miss Sandra in All Shook Up (Centerpoint Legacy Theatre), Day By Day in Godspell (The University of Utah), Bad Idea Bear (Kate u/s) in Avenue Q (The University of Utah), Coaxer in The Threepenny Opera (The University of Utah) I’m not allergic; I just can’t STAND peanut butter. keeleycattt TRICIA ZUSKIND Harley (Bandito), Amber (Hairspray) Tricia is so excited to be making her debut with Pickleville Playhouse! Tricia is originally from Vancouver, BC, Canada and has recently graduated from BYU’s Music Dance Theatre program. In the near future, Tricia hopes to move to the Big Apple to pursue her Broadway dreams! “Thanks to my parents and to Mitch for always being so loving and supportive! Love you guys!” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT GET SOCIAL Chip in Beauty and The Beast (BYU), Luisa in The Fantasticks (BYU), Cathy Hiatt in The Last Five Years (BYU), Liza in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Jackson Hole Playhouse), Kala in Tarzan: The Musical (Carriage House Theatre) I am a Friends fanatic. I can tell you what season any episode is in, and I quote it on the daily. triciazuskind NATHAN KREMIN tzuskind Louis (Bandito), Fender (Hairspray) This being his second year at Pickleville Playhouse, Nathan feels like he really knows the tricks as well as all the ins and outs of this establishment… which couldn’t be further from the truth. Nathan really has no idea what he’s doing, as he once stated after being asked how he was inspired to pursue musical theatre. Regardless, he is grateful that he can show you how much he doesn’t know about life, love, and the human experience. And now, a quote, from the man/little boy himself. “I really don’t know what I’m doing.” “Thanks mom and dad, for letting me make a buffoon of myself everyday and loving me for it; and thank you to the Davis family, for giving me the opportunity to act like a buffoon and be applauded for it.” PAST CREDITS Lucas Beineke in The Addams Family (Terrace Plaza Playhouse), Gangster #1 in The Drowsy Chaperone (Pickleville Playhouse), The TinMan in The Wizard of Oz (Terrace Plaza Playhouse) FUN FACT Nathan thinks fun facts are strange, because rarely are they “fun”, and even more strange, Derek Davis thinks he could survive off of chips and dip… which is actually impossible, Derek. It’s science, look it up. GET SOCIAL n_kremin LUKE SHEPHERD Piano (Bandito) Luke is thrilled to be back home with the PVP family after a short hiatus and to take his place at the Pickleville piano bench. Luke graduated from USU with a degree in Music and now works steadily as a teacher, performer, and director. He currently teaches at USU as a visiting professor of music and directs the USU Women’s Choir. He also frequents as a music director, pianist, performer, and guest clinician for the USU Department of Theatre Arts, American Festival Chorus, Utah Festival Opera Company, and the Lyric Repertory Company. He loves his students, friends, and family! Luke hopes to further pursue his education on the post-graduate level and to change the world through good music and honest storytelling. “Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa Wade for the music! Thank you, Ken, for teaching me and setting me on this path! Thank you to my family for loving me no matter what!” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT Music Director Singin’ in the Rain (Lyric Repertory Company), Piano Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Music Theatre West), Piano Bandito’s Christmas Carol (Pickleville Playhouse), Music Director A Year with Frog and Toad (Utah State University Theatre), Music Director The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Lyric Repertory Company) Music Director Bonnie and Clyde (Utah State University Theatre), Piano Hairspray (Music Theatre West), Music Director Sondheim on Sondheim (Utah State University Theatre), Music Director A Funny Thing… Forum (Lyric Repertory Company), Piano Musical of Musicals (Lyric Repertory Company) I am a cheese freak – seriously, I freaking love cheese. KURT HAAKER Edna (Hairspray) Kurt is excited for his first summer season with Pickleville Playhouse. He is currently an Acting Major at Utah State University. This past year he has moved to Utah from California where he graduated from the professional acting conservatory PCPA (Pacific Conservatory Theater). One of Kurt’s biggest dreams has been to play Edna and he is so happy that he is fulfilling that dream at the young age of 24. He is so excited to be working on this show and hopes everyone who comes will enjoy. “Special thanks to my mom. Without her love and support, I could not have been able to follow my dreams of being an actor.” PAST Toad in A Year with Frog and Toad (Utah State University), Dr. Doom in A Spiderman Christmas (Mosaic Lizard Theater), Sylvia in Ruthless (PCPA Conservatory Rep), Osric in Hamlet (PCPA), Northbrook in Mary Poppins (PCPA) FUN FACT I am a huge sandwich fanatic. I could literally live off of sandwiches. It should also be well known that I am not a chef by any means, but I am the most confident breakfast burrito maker in the west. CREDITS CHRISTIAN HOBBS Link (Hairspray) For many years, Christian’s fondest summer memories have been centered around the Pickleville Playhouse, both as an audience member and with the cast up on stage. The rest of the year, Christian serves as a University Ambassador at USU, where he is pursuing a degree in International Business. This year he also enjoyed being a finalist in the Aggie Voice competition and performing in USU’s Dancing With the Stars. One day Christian’s dream job would be to work as a United States Ambassador to some exotic foreign country accompanied by his beautiful wife and four perfect children. Christian would like to thank the Davis family for allowing him to be part of the Pickleville family once again. CREDITS Gangster in The Drowsy Chaperone (Pickleville Playhouse), Gad in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pickleville Playhouse), Jiggy the Elf in I believe in Christmas (Pickleville Playhouse), Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof, Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory FUN FACT Raised as an Idaho farm boy, he can scale a 18 foot haystack in 15 sec. and swath 20 acres of hay in 60 minutes. PAST GET SOCIAL Choosethehobbs WHITLEY O. DAVIS Penny (Hairspray) Whitley is stoked to be back at Pickleville for another awesome summer. She graduated from BYU with a degree in Musical Dance Theatre in 2014. Hobbies include: baking treats, playing with her puppy, and being a weirdo. Whitley and her husband run Pickleville Workshops and have a blast each summer inspiring the next generation of performers. “Shout out to Derek Davis/husband of mine/ handsomest man on the planet- I love you, thank you for picking me.” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT GET SOCIAL Janet Vandegraff in The Drowsy Chaperone (Pickleville Playhouse), Belle in Beauty and the Beast (Pickleville Playhouse), Christine in Phantom of the Opera (BYU), Wednesday in The Addams Family (Hale Center Theater), BYU Young Ambassadors (BYU) I played the “Butterfly Girl” in the LDS film, The Testaments. whitleyodavis DEREK DAVIS www.picklevilleworkshops.com Corny (Hairspray) Derek is excited to be back for another summer and to be working with such an amazing group of people. Derek recently graduated from BYU’s Marriott School of Business with a degree in Entrepreneurship. He and his wife enjoy traveling, performing together, and hanging out with their dog, Arrow. Future dreams include having kids and creating things that make the world a better place. Derek and Whitley started Pickleville Workshops two years ago, and are looking forward to another summer full of “The Awesome-est Musical Theater Camps... Ever!” “Thank you to my amazing wife for making every day an adventure! I love you.” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT GET SOCIAL Robert Martin in The Drowsy Chaperone (Pickleville Playhouse), Beast in Beauty and the Beast (Pickleville Playhouse), Smudge in Forever Plaid (Pickleville Playhouse), Joseph in Joseph… Dreamcoat (Pickleville Playhouse), Lucas in The Addams Family (Hale Center Theater), Charlie in Brigadoon (Hale Center Theater), BYU Young Ambassadors (BYU) I am somewhat of a chips and dip connoisseur. I could literally live off of salsa for breakfast, guacamole for lunch and queso for dinner. derekdavis54 www.picklevilleworkshops.com MICHELLE BLAKE Velma (Hairspray) A native of Logan, Michelle grew up spending long summer days at Bear Lake and she is thrilled to be back and working at Pickleville! Michelle is a proud Aggie, having attended USU studying Vocal Performance/Liberal Arts & Sciences. She lives with her super awesome husband and daughter in a little house in Salt Lake that is almost 100 years old. When she’s not onstage, you can find Michelle volunteering with the PTA, heading to yoga or the gym, trying new restaurants with her family, planning vacations, decorating her house, and re-watching episodes of Gilmore Girls and Downton Abbey online. “A million thanks to my amazing husband and daughter for your unfailing support. I love you!” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins (Hale Centre Theatre), Miss Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Hale Centre Theatre), Betty Haynes in White Christmas (Centerpoint Legacy Theatre), Georgia Hendricks in Curtains (Hale Centre Theatre), Lilli Vanessi/Kate in Kiss Me, Kate! (Rodgers Memorial Theatre), Paula Abagnale in Catch Me If You Can (Hale Centre Theatre) Emma Carew in Jekyll & Hyde (Dark Horse Company Theatre) If you’re from Cache Valley, you might remember Michelle as the LaBeau’s girl from their TV commercials in the mid-90’s! DANIELLE ARMOUR Motormouth/Dynamite (Hairspray) Dani is excited to join the cast of amazing actors this summer in Hairspray. Dani is currently studying Vocal Perfomance at Utah State University Caine College of the Arts with a minor in Psychology. Her heart skips every time she’s on stage performing, drawing her audience into her character or the essence of her song. Her other passions are spending time with her son, Xavier, traveling and making music. “Shout out to Xavier, my ‘BabyLove’, my life wasn’t whole until you became apart of it. Love you more than words can express.” CREDITS Armita in The Suicide Mountains (Dreyfoos School of the Arts), Gotta Get There , (Broward Center for the Performing Arts), Jasmine in Up in Lights (Broward Center for the Performing Arts), Guest Artist at the Roots Festival (Delray Beach, FL), Guest Artist at the Mango Festival (Deerfield Beach, FL), Performed with Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, and Donnie McClurkin, Lead and Background Vocals for several bands throughout South Florida FUN FACT I’m older than you can possibly imagine. PAST BRYAN STEPHENSON Wilbur/Principal/Pinky (Hairspray) Bryan is super stoked to be back on the Pickleville Stage. He currently lives in Midvale, Utah and teaches middle school at Union Middle. He teaches math and theatre and loves his job! Thanks to his friends and family for supporting him! Bryan also loves to be outdoors hiking, biking, running, repelling and other activities. “Shout out to all my wonderful students! I love you and encourage you to continue dreaming big and reaching for the stars!” CREDITS Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Bluffdale Arts Council), Jimmy in Saturday’s Warrior (Draper Historic Theatre), Judah in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pickleville) Bobby Strong in Urinetown (Utah State Theatre), Rudi Wobbe in Huebener (Dixie State Theatre), Zippy in Santa Claus’ Party (Pickleville), Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Dixie State Theatre), James in James and the Giant Peach (Utah State Theatre), Young Performing Missionary 2005 (Nauvoo Productions) FUN FACT There was a stint of about 3 years where I was seriously injured in every production I was in. I became a super klutz. Luckily that has passed and now I am better about not falling while on stage. PAST RACHEL ADAMS Prudy/Gym Teacher/Matron (Hairspray) Rachel is thrilled to be a part of this Picklevillian adventure and to work with such incredibly talented folks. Rachel graduated from USU in English, with a minor in (and major crush for) Theatre. She and her husband enjoy biking, fixing up their fixer upper, and training their two dogs, Dash and Violet. Rachel’s future dreams include raising some kiddos, recording a radio jingle, and making the NY Times best-selling novel list. “Thank you to my hubby for supporting my dreams and my brother and sister-in-law for the nudge in the ribs.” CREDITS PAST Mabel in Pirates of Penzance (USU), Anita Highland in Twentieth Century (USU), Countess de Winter in The Three Musketeers (USU), Witch in Into the Woods (Olympus Theatre), Gabriella Montez in High School Musical (Starlight Mountain Theatre) FUN FACT My entire family and I twist balloons. My weirdest request was the lunar lander, and my favorite to make is the ladybug bracelet. Wanna see something cool (besides this play)? Check out my brothers’ giant AT-AT Walker from Star Wars at the Salt Lake Comic Con in the web link below! GET SOCIAL utahballoonartist.blogspot.com TANNER FORBES IQ (Hairspray) Tanner is excited to make his Pickleville debut! He is originally from St. George, Utah and is currently an upcoming junior in the Music, Dance, Theatre program at BYU. In his free time he enjoys going on random road trips, spending time with friends and family, and watching too many movies. “I have the best parents in the world! Thanks mom and dad for always supporting me and my crazy.” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT GET SOCIAL Trevor Grayden in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Desert hills High School), Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing (Desert hills High School), Sir Robin in Spamalot (DSU), Courfeyrac in Les Miserables (HVTC), Achilles in Troy (BYU), Ensemble in The Little Mermaid (BYU), Ensemble in The Count of Monte Cristo (BYU, US Premiere) (BYU), 2015-16 BYU Young Ambassadors I have a collection of over 400 DVDs and I treat them as if they’re my children. I’m also deathly afraid of animals, a chronic McDonald’s addict, and like to pogo stick. rantantan TannerForbes3 MCKENNA ORME Shelley (Hairspray) McKenna is beyond thrilled to be joining Pickleville for her first season and doing one of her favorite shows. She is from Provo Utah, recently graduated from Timpview High School, and has been admitted to BYU Provo for this upcoming fall. 18 years old and the third of seven children, McKenna’s passions are singing, dancing, school, and gardening. Her future dreams include being admitted into BYU’s musical theatre program, and becoming a Physician’s Assistant of Dermatology. “Thank you so much to my family, friends, teachers, and everybody who has supported me in pursuing what I love.” CREDITS Amneris in Aida (School Edition) (Hale Theater, Orem), Belle in Beauty and the Beast, (Center Stage Performing Arts Studio, Orem), Mitzi in Crazy for You (Scera Theater, Orem), Sharpay in High School Musical 2 (Hale Theater, Orem), Hot Box Dancer in Guys and Dolls (Scera Theater, Orem), Dance Captain/Ensemble/Bride Understudy in Seven Brides… (Scera Shell, Orem) Allanna in The Little Mermaid (Center Stage Performing Arts) Annie in Annie (Capital Playhouse, Olympia) FUN FACT I own and ride a yellow unicycle, and I love scuba diving. (But not at the same time!) PAST KAUSHAY COLVIN Judine/Dynamite (Hairspray) Kaushay is excited to join the Pickleville Playhouse cast for the first time. She is looking forward to working with such an incredibly talented group of people. Kaushay graduated in April from Brigham Young University with a degree in Communications with a broadcast journalism emphasis. Kaushay is a self-proclaimed storyteller and loves doing it through song, dance, acting, and news reporting. She plans to find work in the broadcast industry this fall and hopes to continue telling stories in as many ways as possible in the years to come. “A huge thank you to my biggest fans—my parents, sisters, and grandparents—for making the trips across town and across the country to support me! I love you! And a huge thank you to the directors over the years who had faith in me and my abilities even when I didn’t believe in myself. I wouldn’t be here without you.” CREDITS BYU Young Ambassadors (BYU), Tiana in The Princess and the Frog (Parody) (BYU), Doris Schwartz in Fame (Central High School), Lulu Warnicker in Footloose (Central High School), Munchkin Farmer in The Wizard of Oz (Central High School) FUN FACT Most people who know me would say I have more pride in my home state than a Texan has for theirs. If you ever need a fun fact about Iowa the beautiful heartland of America, I’ve got plenty! PAST GET SOCIAL kaushaycolvin JESSICA JENSEN kaushay Shayna/Dynamite (Hairspray) Jessica is excited to be performing at Pickleville this summer! She has grown up coming to the shows and feeling the exciting energy that is ever present at Pickleville. Jessica is a Junior studying Contemporary Dance at BYU. She served an LDS mission in the Philippines. She loves traveling, chocolate, hanging with her 12 nieces and nephews, and has a new found love for singing. Jessica will be performing with the BYU Young Ambassadors for the coming school year. “Thanks to my parents and family for being my biggest supporters! Love you the mostest! Also special shout out to my roommate/ best friend, Halee, for encouraging me to sing in front of people!” PAST Member of BYU A cappella group Freeverse FUN FACT Wherever I have traveled, whether it be while serving as a missionary in the Philippines, or in the near east, even here in Utah, my fro has always been a great icebreaker! *No it is not a wig, and yes I can comb through it, it does not feel like a pillow when I lay down to sleep, and yes it is natural.* CREDITS GET SOCIAL jessiij JENTRY JO AGUIRRE Inez (Hairspray) Jentry is living her dream by being cast in a Pickleville production this Summer. She is 11 years old and is dedicated to everything she does. She is a 4.0 honor roll student at Cedar Ridge Middle School. She loves singing, sports, drawing, and hanging out with her BF. Jentry would like to thank her family for all of their love and support. She would also like to thank Derek and Whitley for being such awesome teachers at the Pickleville Workshops. Their enthusiasm and encouragement has helped build her confidence and made her want to be part of their world. PAST This is Jentry’s first production, and she hopes it’s only the beginning of many more exciting adventures. She would love to be singing and entertaining on stages for many more years to come. FUN FACT She knows lots of magic tricks. She is a real techy. Don’t make her mad, she has a “brown belt” in Karate. CREDITS GET SOCIAL Jentrybug Jentry jo jams ANDREA DAVIS Producer Andrea has been a part of Pickleville Playhouse since her parents started the theatre in 1977. In the early days she starred as the heroine in the melodramas. When she started her family, she took over as director and producer. She is the proud mama of seven amazing children, five children-in-laws (all of whom have played an important part in Pickleville’s success), and 15 grandchildren (the next generation of Pickleville performers). She feels blessed to have Pickleville in her life. She would like to thank her parents for the opportunity to carry on their legacy, and her family for their endless support. 1 2 3. GET SOCIAL FUN FACT mamadrea7 I love cinnamon bears. So much that I eat them until I’m sick. SHARLI KING Choreographer (Bandito/Hairspray) Sharli is super pumped to finally be doing the choreography for one of her all-time favorite musicals, Hairspray! The music is upbeat, high-energy, and SO danceable! She’s also excited to be apart of the 9th season of Bandito awesomeness! Sharli got her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at USU and is now a stay-at-home mom doing her best to raise four beautiful little girls with the help of her hottie husband, Andy. She feels so lucky to be apart of the creative Pickleville team and loves each group of cast/crew members that seem to become more like family by the end of each summer. “A huge thank you to a couple of important souls who will be watching from above this summer: To Grandpa, for his incredible vision and determination; To Grams, for her unconditional love for her great, big family; To Dad, for teaching us how to work hard and play even harder. I sure miss you guys. Stay close. 1 2 3.” PAST EVERY Pickleville show for the past 10 years! FUN FACT I enjoy running! I have completed three half-marathons in the past couple years and hope to do many more in the future. I’m not quite crazy enough to want to do a full marathon though. My favorite running soundtrack right now is Hamilton! Try it out sometime. CREDITS GET SOCIAL sharliking DEBBIE DITTON Music Director (Hairspray) Debbie loves vocal directing at Pickleville Playhouse and is excited by these fabulous performers! Debbie is a graduate of the Music Dance Theatre program at BYU and has been teaching voice for over 25 years. She loves to be on the stage as well as on the production team and has had the privilege of doing both with the amazing Davis family. She enjoys her 4 talented children, two daughters-inlaw and running Music Theatre West in her spare time. Her future dreams include taking a European vacation with her husband and going with her daughter to NYC. And, she can’t wait to be a grandmother. “I couldn’t do this crazy thing I do without my patient and loving husband, Happy!” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT GET SOCIAL Vocal Directing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Music Theatre West), Vocal Directing The Drowsy Chaperone (Pickleville Playhouse), Directing/Vocal Directing Little Women (Music Theatre West), Vocal Directing Shrek (Cache Theatre Company), Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast (Pickleville Playhouse), Mr. Fairfax in Jane Eyre (Music Theatre West), Way Past Credit: BYU Young Ambassadors (BYU) I love to read, more than I love to sleep and I am a closet Hallmark movie junkie. MTWMusicals ERIN DAVIS Costumes (Bandito) Erin is so excited for another fun season at Pickleville! She plans to spend the summer eating snow cones, and playing at the beach with her four handsome boys, Carter, Tanner, Hayden, and KJ. Oh and of course laughing at her super awesome hubby! “TJ, we did it again! I’m so lucky to call you mine. And to my boys, Mommy loves you. Now, let the fun begin!” FUN FACT GET SOCIAL Erin first met TJ after watching him star in Forever Plaid, where he played the part of the geek, Smudge. She knew from the moment she laid eyes on that nerd that she would be the lucky girl to win his heart. erinluvstj TYRALI DAVIS Box Office We are excited to have Tyrali back this summer as the Box Office Manager. Tyrali recently returned home from serving a LDS mission in Columbus Ohio. She will be attending USU this fall working towards her degree in nursing. Tyrali enjoys reading, writing, traveling, and hanging out with her friends. She is excited for another great summer at Pickleville Playhouse! “ Thank you to my amazing family and friends for all the support and love!” FUN FACT I survived an Ohio winter. That includes below zero temperatures, wind chill, whiteouts, ankle deep snow, icey slush, and approximately seven layers of socks! GET SOCIAL tyralidavis JOSH ROBERTS Lighting Design (Bandito/Hairspray) Josh is excited to be back at PVP for another year of awesomeness! He is a graduate student at USU studying lighting design, projection design, and set design. He is married to the beautiful Brittany Roberts and they have one son named Winston. Josh would like to thank the academy and his beautiful wife for all her support. PAST Twelfth Night or What you Will (USU), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (USU), Sister Act (Tuacahn), The Drowsy Chaperone (Pickleville Playhouse), Juanito Bandito in the one with the Monkey, (Pickleville Playhouse) FUN FACT He met his wife at PVP. CREDITS GET SOCIAL joshuaroberts558.weebly.com JAMES OSWALD Backstage Manager (Bandito/Hairspray) James is happy to be back for his third summer with Pickleville Playhouse working to keep things behind the scenes running smoothly. A graduate of the Musical Theatre program at Western Wyoming Community College, James has since studied at Utah State University in the B.A. Theatre Arts program and has been working on the technical crew of The Ellen Eccles Theatre for the Cache Valley Center for the Arts since 2013. “Thanks to my wonderful parents for all their love and support! I wouldn’t be where I am without them!” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT Light Board Op for Music Theatre West’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Cache Valley Center for the Arts), Stage Manager for Juanito Bandito’s Christmas Carol 2015 (Pickleville Playhouse), Deck Hand for Julie Fowlis (Cache Valley Center for the Arts), Stage Manager for The Drowsey Chaperone (Pickleville Playhouse), Stage Manager for Juanito Bandito in The One with the Monkey (Pickleville Playhouse) I am a nerd at heart. I love to play tabletop games with friends, play video games when time allows, and generally love to geek out! GET SOCIAL ozziej88 TIM JORDAN Sound Technician (Bandito) Tim is excited to be back for another summer of Pickleville fun. Tim joined the Pickleville crew back in 2009, and this show will be lucky number 13. He currently resides on the south end of Logan, where he and his wife enjoy life with their 2 adorable puppies. “Thanks to my lovely wife for being my best friend and making my life complete.” CREDITS Foster Wilson/Pawnee Bill in Annie Get Your Gun (Pickleville Playhouse), Lights for Crazy For You (Pickleville Playhouse), Sound for Bandito Rides Again (Pickleville Playhouse), Santa’s Elves: A North Pole Musical (Pickleville Playhouse), Joseph... Dreamcoat (Pickleville Playhouse), Who Shot Juanito Bandito (Pickleville Playhouse), 12.25: A Merry Musical Comedy (Pickleville Playhouse), Forever Plaid (Pickleville Playhouse), I Believe in Christmas (Pickleville Playhouse), Juanito Bandito’s Christmas Carol (Pickleville Playhouse), Bandito’s Christmas Carol (Pickleville Playhouse), and Spotlight for Christmas with Juanito Bandito (Pickleville Playhouse) FUN FACT I was the original pink bunny. PAST TANNER FUNK Lighting Technician (Bandito/Hairspray) Tanner is excited to be at Pickleville for his first summer. Tanner is currently working on his BFA in Lighting Design/Technology from USU’s Caine College of the Arts. In the rare moments when he is not doing theatre he chooses to spend his time hanging with friends, watching films, and always listening to music. Tanner also enjoys a nice road trip with anyone who is willing to drive him. PAST CREDITS FUN FACT Dogfight (Utah State Theatre), A Year with Frog and Toad (Utah State Theatre), Reasons to Be Pretty (Utah State Theatre), Bonnie and Clyde (Utah State Theatre), A Game of Love and Chance (Utah State Theatre), Sondheim on Sondheim (Utah State Theatre), Cirque Innosta: Bosque (Lagoon Entertainment) I have never seen and plan to never see Lord of The Rings. GET SOCIAL tfunk24funkt.wix.com/tannerfunk tantan224 CHASE COOK Sound Technician (Hairspray) This will be Chase’s first season with Pickleville Playhouse and he is ready to help put on an amazing show. Chase has worked for the Caine College of the Arts at USU for a couple of years as a Sound and Light Technician and has had many great learning opportunities while there. Chase is attending USU and pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. He has always loved to teach, travel, and work behind the scenes. “Thanks to my mom, dad, and the rest of my family for always supporting me in whatever I’ve wanted to do.” PAST CREDITS FUN FACT Sound and Lighting Technician Caine College of the Arts Production Services (USU), Video Operator TEDxUSU, Lighting Designer A Christmas Carol (Four Seasons Theatre Company), Lighting Designer Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Four Seasons Theatre Company), Technical Mentor The Music Man (Sky View High School), Technical Director Thoroughly Modern Millie (Sky View High School) I have never broken a bone in my body, and I don’t plan to. GET SOCIAL chasecook10 BODIE BROWER Marketing Graphic/Web Design, Photography & Video Production It’s been over 12 years since Bodie’s first involvement with Pickleville Playhouse. “I love that there are so many unique things about Pickleville, the history behind it, the vision, and talented team I get to work with. Seriously. I get excited about this place every single season.” Bodie currrently works full time at his own graphic/web/video/etc. studio (Bodwa Productions) he started 13 years ago. He has a beyond wonderful wife and two spunky boys with a new one on the way this October! After all these years he still enjoys a good bowl of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, regardless if it’s killing him slowly. PAST CREDITS FUN FACT Sheriff Rusty Staples in Finding the Fickle Fortune (Pickleville Playhouse), Rawhide & Deputy Dill in Tied to the Tracks (Pickleville Playhouse), Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, Barbershop Quartet in The Music Man I got to sing all season on stage with the a cappella group Voice Male during their 2010 Christmas season. GET SOCIAL www.bodwa.com Maybe The Most Important Call You’ll Ever Make N&N REALTORS N N, I. LOGAN PREFERRED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC. 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