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Is proud to present our 2019 Elementary Camp performance Beauty and the Beast Musical Revue Artistic Director Greg Wilson Choreographer Musical Director Emily Taylor Abigail Geerholt Student Interns Lincoln Allison Christian Newton Aubrey Huelett Naomi Hollans Zach Geerholt Rachel Von Kessel Ayden Spisak Hannah Geerholt Sophie Stinson Elyse Pearman Ben Taylor

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Page 1: Beauty and the Beast Musical Revue - ACTORS …...Green Crocodile Tongue. Jaya most recently played Jacques in Acting Up's production of Cinderella Kids. Outside of school she loves

Is proud to present our 2019 Elementary Camp performance

Beauty and the Beast Musical Revue

Artistic DirectorGreg Wilson

Choreographer Musical DirectorEmily Taylor Abigail Geerholt

Student Interns

Lincoln Allison Christian Newton Aubrey HuelettNaomi Hollans Zach Geerholt Rachel Von KesselAyden Spisak Hannah Geerholt Sophie StinsonElyse Pearman Ben Taylor

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Cast and Crew

Addie Vanderpool

Addie is 6 years old and is excited to dive into first grade this year. Beauty and the Beast is her first theatre experience and she has enjoyed every minute! When Addie’s not singing & dancing, she is a mermaid at heart and loves being in the water...at the pool, beach or kayaking with her

family! She also loves to travel, most recently to see the Grand Canyon, where she hopes to return and hike one day.

Adrienne Sherrill

Adrienne is an energetic 9- year-old and a 4th grader at Indian Lake Elementary. She cartwheels through life, loving nature and adventure, reading, writing, theatre and art, and is rarely seen without a book or a journal and pen. Adrienne loves to write and direct her own plays and musicals starring all her friends, her sister Corinne, brother August and herself. She loves being on stage whenever possible, but this is her first

production with Actor's Point Theatre Company.

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Ashlynn Blayney

Ashlynn is a bright eyed, red haired, 8-year-old who will start 3rd grade this coming year. This is her second year with Actors Point Theatre

Camp. Ashlynn also participates in soccer & cheerleading. She has a huge heart for helping people and when she grows up, she wants to be

a mom.

Audrey Cressman

Audrey is 8 years old and a rising 3rd grader at Station Camp Elementary. She loves singing, dancing and performing. Audrey is

going into her 6th year of dance at American Academy of Dance. Her other activities include gymnastics, piano and

violin. This is Audrey’s first summer camp with Actors Point Theatre Company. She loves the music from Beauty and the Beast and is

looking forward to a great show!

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Charley Dow

Charley Kate is 6 years old going on 16! She is originally from Texas and embracing the Tennessee life flawlessly. Charley enjoys marching to the beat of her own drum while putting on plays, performing for her family, swimming and sports! She enjoys attending bible class

with her friends and learning to shine her light on and off the stage. Performing is a natural passion but her role as a big sister has

been by far her best! Charley will be entering 1st grade at Station Camp Elementary in the fall and will also be working towards

becoming a Girl Scout. This is her first performance with Actors Point Theatre Company, and we look forward to many more in her future.

Cameron Briscoe

Cam is 7 years old and will be a 2nd grader at Indian Lake Elementary this fall. This is his first theater camp, and it has quickly become one of his new favorite activities. Cam loves

making new friends and being involved in the children’s ministry at his church. He also loves animals, being outside, swimming, playing baseball and basketball, and eating the giant cinnamon

rolls and cookies at Myers’ Front Porch!

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Connor Blayney

Connor is 6 years old and will start Kindergarten this coming year. Connor is quite the fire cracker! Between his red hair, fiery spirit and the fact

that his birthday is on the 4th of July he certainly knows how to make an explosion on stage and off. This is his first year with Actors Point Theatre Camp. Connor also participates in hockey, baseball, basketball & soccer.

Charlotte Curd

Charlotte is 6 years old and has been singing since the moment she figured out she had vocal cords. She is homeschooled and going into the first grade. Charlotte has enjoyed taking piano

and dance lessons this year and will be adding voice lessons to the mix. When not in school, she enjoys playing, pretending, coloring and drawing. Charlotte has truly enjoyed this year’s camp experience and looks forward to performing in Beauty

and the Beast Musical Revue.

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Ellie Breinig

Ellie is seven years old and finds joy in everything she does. She loves horses, singing, family dance parties, and is always at home on the

stage. Ellie has enjoyed performing in school and church performances, playing the piano and singing during recitals since she was 3. Her favorite things include horseback riding, Pokemon, animals, her sister & brother,

reading, Harry Potter, and travelling, but not necessarily in that order. Ellie is thrilled that her Gambi & Granddad flew here to see her

second performance with APTC.

Elijah Stentz

Elijah “Eli” is 8 years old and going into 3rd grade at Station Camp Elementary (SCE). Eli has a German Shepherd named Zelda whom he adores. He loves singing, acting, dancing, and anything that puts him in front of an audience. Eli has an older brother, Tyler, and a younger brother, Ethan, whom he always tries to get involved in his theatrical

performances around the house. This is Eli’s first on-stage performance with Actors Point Theatre Company however, he has

been involved in many performances at SCE. Eli is excited to be a part of Beauty and The Beast performance with APTC and has worked very hard to make sure he gives his best performance for you tonight! Let’s wish him and the rest of the cast a great show and “Break a leg” to all

involved!

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Eva Bachman

Eva is ten years old and is going into the 5th grade. She has three younger brothers whom she loves and mothers. This is Eva’s second

time to dance and sing with other kids with this camp. She is very excited to be a part of this theater group! Eva loves dancing and singing

and showing her personality.

Farrah Bowman

Farrah is 6 years old and a rising first grader at Jack Anderson Elementary. This is her first summer camp with Actors Point

Theatre and she is very excited about her first ever performance in Beauty and the Beast. Farrah enjoys singing, dancing, tumbling,

crafting, and reading.

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Iris Stewart

Iris is seven years old and heading into second grade at Indian Lake Elementary. Her first big performance was her rendition of her

favorite singer, Kacey Musgraves’ song “Rainbow” at the Indian Lake Talent show her First Grade year. Looking to her cousin Michaela, who regularly performs in HHS choir and theater productions, for guidance and inspiration, Iris is beyond excited to perform in the

show!

Jaya Kumar

Jaya is a rising third grader and she is excited about participating in her second performance with Actor’s Point Theatre

company. She has previously participated in JT Moore Middle School's production of James and the Giant Peach as a Slithering Green Crocodile Tongue. Jaya most recently played Jacques in

Acting Up's production of Cinderella Kids. Outside of school she loves to sing, dance, and basically entertain anyone willing to

watch. Jaya’s recent hobby is making videos.

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Kai Sakata

Kai is delighted to be performing in his first production, "Beauty and the Beast Musical Revue". He is (almost) six years old and will attend Merrol Hyde Magnet school in the Fall. Kai loves to sing, dance and play sports. Making new friends and having fun at theatre camp has

been a highlight of his summer. Kai invites you to "be our guest".

Lilah Wilson

Lilah Monroe is 6 years old going on 16. She is excited to be starting 1st grade at George Whitten Elementary this year. Lilah has been

involved with her dance company, American Academy of Dance, since she was 4 years old; excelling in ballet, tap and hip hop. She was born

with a BIG personality; ready for the stage. Lilah enjoys singing karaoke at home with her brother Merritt who has autism. Merritt was completely non-verbal before trying to mimic his sister’s love of singing. You could say Lilah is his saving grace. This is Lilah’s first performance with APTC, and you can bet it won’t be her last!

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Lilly PerkinsLilly is eight years old and is very excited to attend 3rd grade this

year. She has been in the chorus of three different performances of her music class in kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. Lilly enjoys

singing and reading. She has taken several years of gymnastics and karate. Lilly enjoys running and has been in the kid’s portion of The Music City Marathon for the last three years. Watching musicals is

one of her favorite things.

Livia Brittingham

Livia will be heading into 3rd grade this year at Merrol Hyde Magnet School! This will be her 3rd time to return to Actor's

Point Theatre! Livia has an extreme passion for music and art! She is a drummer, a piano player, guitar player, singer and a

comedian! Livia has just debuted in her 1st music video! She brings life to any room she enters!

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Lucy Rice

Lucy is 5 years old and excited to go into kindergarten. This is her first camp with Actors Point Theatre Company. Lucy plays

basketball and loves all things Disney. She also loves to go to Yoga and workout with her parents. Singing and dancing are two of her

favorite things, so she has loved attending camp this summer.

Luke Johnson

Luke Minhliem Johnson loves to be with his family, especially when we’re going somewhere special. Celebrating his 9th

birthday at the Old Faithful Geyser in Yellow Stone was indeed special to him this summer. Luke loves to sing and sings all

day. He has taken to camp like a fish to water and swimming faster now at his second season of camp. Luke is really

enjoying his time being with friends and singing really cool songs!

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Maddy Wyrick

Maddy is 9 years old and will start the 4th grade this fall. She loves to sing, read, and dance. This is Maddy’s third summer performance with

the Actors Point Theatre Company and she enjoys it very much.

Mallory Lund

Mallory Claire Lund is a rising 4th grader at Merrol Hyde Magnet School. She enjoys studying math and creative writing.

At home, Mallory can often be found singing, dancing, and writing songs. She loves to be the star of her own stage. Mallory

also enjoys playing with her two brothers and her dog Bailey.This is her second theater camp, having made her debut in

"Shrek the Musical" at the School of Fine Arts in 2018. Mallory has also had multiple speaking roles in school plays. She is very

excited to perform "Beauty & the Beast."

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Melanie McGinn

Melanie is 9 years old and is in the 4th grade at Jack Anderson Elementary School. “Beauty and the Beast” is her debut performance with Actor’s

Point Theater Company. Melanie danced for 6 years with Footworks dance Studio in Orlando, FL, and American Academy of Dance in Hendersonville,

TN. She loves playing with her brother and her beloved dog, Maisie. Melanie also enjoys basketball, soccer, reading and singing along to the

soundtrack of “Hamilton”.

Molly Kimbrough

Molly is 8 years old and a rising Second Grader. This is her third camp with Actors Point Theatre Company, and she has decided stage life is for her! An avid reader and talented piano student, Molly lives her

life like it is musical theater, constantly singing her own theme music, dancing, in costume, and delivering witty one-liners.

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Paul JohnsonPaul Minhkhoi Johnson is a kind and thoughtful 12-year-old who loves to make friends with all he meets. He is excited about starting middle

school next year. Paul is enjoying his second season of camp even more than the first! He surprised himself in that he has managed to learn all the songs on this soundtrack and he is having a blast with it all. When Luke’s not hunting Pokemons, he likes to watch and learn

more about Soccer. Life can get pretty “Messi” to make things exciting!

SaBella RumphSaBella Grace Rumph, a rising 3rd grader at Merrol Hyde Magnet

School, is a joyous, kind, and loving 8-year-old whose smile and spirit brighten this world. This is her fourth summer camp with Actors Point Theatre Company, and it is by far her favorite part of summer. SaBellahas performed with APTC in the musical revues “The Little Mermaid”,

“Shrek”, “Once Upon a Mattress”, and is especially excited about performing in this summer’s production of “Beauty and the Beast.” She loves musical theatre so much she decided to take classes this past year with First Baptist School of Fine Arts, where she had the opportunity to grow her talents and shine on stage in the musical

revues “Ronald Dahl Stories”, and “Disney Princesses.” SaBella is also a fourth year piano and voice student at Music & Arts under the guidance of Alyson Haley. Her passions and gifts include reading,

singing, dancing, Jesus, family, cooking, and creating her own stories.

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Sophia Johnson

German born Sophia has lived in Goodlettsville since she was 2. She is an energetic 10 year old, goes to Madison Creek Elementary and will be a 5th grader this fall. Sophia combines being a tomboy with accessories and enjoys concocting slime with glitter when she's not busy swimming. She loves people, is blessed with a bubbly personality, and has always been expressive in both her native languages. Sophia has never had dance lessons or stage experience, other than 2 violin recitals. Nevertheless, she can't wait to show what she has learned in this camp.

Svea Brittingham

Svea is soon to be a 5th grader at Merrol Hyde Magnet School!! This will be her 3rd season with Actor's Point Theatre! Svea was just in her 2nd music video recently released. Svea’s love for singing and dancing is

beyond the moon and stars!!! She also has a passion for piano, dancing, and singing. Svea loves being with her friends and family!

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Vivian SweeneyVivian goes by “Vivi.” She is a 9-year-old animal whisperer. Vivi loves

cats, dogs, and just about any other critter that you can think of. When she’s not playing with animals, she enjoys swimming, drawing, riding her bike, and making videos for her you tube

channel (ABV Film creations) with her twin 12-year-old brothers, Aiden & Brody. She is truly the entertaining one in her family. Her

favorite subject in school is Math and she loves homeschooling with mom. She has aspirations to explore the world when she grows up

and has trouble deciding between being an actress, a journalist, or a veterinarian.

Willow Gariety

Willow is 5 years old and is in her first year of homeschooling for kindergarten. She’s such a natural storyteller, dancer, singer and performer. Willow loves learning, all things music, our dog Sasha, traveling to the beach and spending time with family!

Beauty and the Beast will be her debut stage performance with APTC, and she couldn’t be more excited. Willow’s worked so

hard on her moves and her songs and can’t wait to light up the

stage!

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Greg WilsonArtistic Director

Greg Wilson is the Founding Artistic Director of Actor’s Point Theatre Company and the Sumner Stages Student Theatre Challenge. Greg has

been acting and directing professionally and semi-professionally for over 30 years. In addition, Greg is the Producing Director of The

Tennessee Shakespeare Festival. He’s had roles in Fiddler on the Roof, It’s a Wonderful Life, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Comedy of

Errors, My Fair Lady, God’s Favorite, Annie Warbucks and many more spanning a 40+ year career! Wilson has performed nationally and internationally in many theatrical productions, TV commercials,

corporate industrials and a number of Independent feature films. Greg is the producer of a number of music videos and commercials; some of which have received international viral attention. In addition, Wilson is

a respected acting teacher and acting coach in the greater Nashville area and around the region coaching many actors for commercial,

television, film and theatrical roles. In fall of 2012, Greg was named the Artist in Residence for the theatre department of Martin Methodist

University. He is presently a vice president of the board of directors of the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce. He is also the founder of

the Sumner Plays Student Theatre Challenge. Greg is an active member of the Hendersonville Rotary Club and is also an associate pastor at the

Church at Indian Lake in Hendersonville.

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Emily TaylorChoreographer

Emily Taylor is 17 years old and will be a senior with Aaron Academy in the fall. She has loved being a part of Actors Point Theatre productions

including Children of Eden, The Little Mermaid, Shrek, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Once Upon a Mattress. Emily was also in the HPAC

production of Beauty and the Beast and Shrek. She has 12 years of dance experience in ballet, lyrical and pointe. Emily loves to play the piano and sing. She has been honored to be part of the staff for this year’s camp!

Abigail GeerholtMusical Director

Abigail Geerholt is 18 years old and will be a Freshman at Lee University this next school year. She has a passion for the performing arts: she has danced ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical for fifteen years and pointe for the last three years, acted in many school and church plays, and loves to sing. Previous theatre roles have included Madame D’Arque in Beauty and the Beast, a member of the Dragon Trio in Shrek the Musical, Queen Aggravain in Once Upon a Mattress, and Marianne in Sense andSensibility.

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Special Thanks to

Jeff Hawkins for taking our amazing camp headshotsAnd to Indian Lake Peninsula Church for hosting us.

And to our sponsors

Kevin Jones with Keller Williams

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A special shout out to:

Many of our students, families, audience members have participated in and benefit from theamazing programming Initiatives of the Tennessee Arts Commission.Their Ticket Subsidy, Creative Aging TN, Professional Development

And Individual Artist Fellowship Grants and the popularArts Plate license plate show that Tennessee is strong in

Maintaining a vibrant arts culture.

For more info and to support them check them out at http://tnartscommission.org/

Contact us at [email protected] or at 615-431-9620.

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