Violet

Director

Aaron Brown

Music Director Dr. Laura Avery

Choreography Kyle Craig-Bogard

Stage Manager Phoebe Gillies

Associate Music Director

Bryan Banowetz

Costume Design

Kristina Hanssen

Scenic Design

Nicholas Graves

Lighting Design

Eric Marsh

Sound Engineer

Isaiah Parnell

Technical Director

Craig Brossman

Acknowledgements

Dr. Ronald Shields, Jonathan Read, The Department of Mass Communications, Holly, Eliza & Isaiah Brown,

Mimi & Pop Pop, Patrick Pearson, Bill Thomas, The Huntsville Item

Violet is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

www.mtishows.com

Cast

Violet Brooke Tamayo

Young Violet Elliett Hanes

Father Alex Kerry

Flick Danny Moore

Monty Brad Brickhouse

Preacher Ken Simmons

Old Lady/Hooker MaKenzie Eddins

Music Hall Singer/Passenger Jackera Davis

Almeta/Lula Buffington/ Glendaliris Torres Greaux

Passenger

Virgil/Billy Dean/Bus Driver 2/ Drew Ritch

Radio Singer/Passenger

Leroy Evans/Radio Soloist/ Colton Daniel

Bus Drive 3/Passenger

Brooke Tamayo

Violet

Brooke is a senior musical theatre major from Little Elm, Texas. SHSU

audiences may remember her as Martha Dunnstock in Heathers: The Musical

and as an ensemble member in Assassins. At other institutions, she has

appeared as Percy in The Spitfire Grill, Judy in White Christmas and Millie in

Thoroughly Modern Millie. Upon graduation Brooke plans to pursue a career

in acting.

Elliett Hanes

Young Violet

Elliett is a sophomore musical theatre major from Victoria, Texas. SHSU

audiences may remember her as an ensemble member in Heathers: The

Musical. At other institutions, she has appeared as Ali in Mamma Mia, Jan in

Grease and Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. Upon graduation,

Elliett plans to pursue a career in musical theatre.

Alex Kerry

Father

Alex is a junior musical theatre major from Cypress, Texas. SHSU audiences

may remember him as an ensemble member in Assassins. At other

institutions, he has appeared as Melchoir in Spring Awakening, Billy Nolan in

Carrie: The Musical, and as Brian in The Shadow Box. Upon graduation,

Alex plans to pursue a career in acting.

Danny Moore

Flick

Danny is a junior musical theatre major from Round Rock, Texas. This is his

debut to the SHSU stage and screen! Upon graduation, Danny plans to pursue

a career in musical theatre.

Brad Brickhouse

Monty

Brad is a senior musical theatre major from The Woodlands, Texas. SHSU

audiences may remember him as John Wilkes Booth in Assassins, Barfee in

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and as Parker in Lady

Windemere’s Fan. At other institutions, he has appeared as Captain Macheath

in The Three Penny Opera. Upon graduation, Brad plans to pursue a career in

musical theatre.

Ken Simmons

Preacher

Ken is a senior musical theatre major from Coppell, Texas. SHSU audiences

may remember him as David Herold in Assassins, Matt in The Fantasticks,

and as Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. At

other institutions, he has appeared as Wallace Ainsley in Miracle on 34th

Street-Stages Repertory Theatre, and as Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid.

Upon graduation, Ken plans to pursue a career in acting on stage & film as

well as directing theatre.

MaKenzie Eddins

Old Lady/Hooker

Makenzie is a senior musical theatre major from Dallas, Texas. SHSU

audiences may remember her as Erica in Bright Half Life, Edith Frank in The

Diary of Anne Frank, and as Witch #7 in A Macbeth. Upon graduation,

MaKenzie plans to pursue a career in film, directing and scenic design.

Jackera Davis

Music Hall Singer/Passenger

Jackera is a junior musical theatre major from Rosenberg, Texas. SHSU

audiences may remember her as an ensemble member in Heathers: The

Musical and Assassins. At other institutions, she has appeared as Susan

Walker in Miracle on 34th Street. Upon graduation, Jackera plans to pursue a

career in acting.

Glendaliris Torres Greaux

Lula Buffington/Almeta (Landlady)/Passenger

Gledalaris is a sophomore musical theatre major from Katy, Texas. SHSU

audiences may remember her as an ensemble member in Heathers: The

Musical. Upon graduation, Glendalaris plans to pursue a career in

performance and choreography.

Drew Ritch

Virgil/Billy Dean/BD2/Radio Singer/Passenger

Drew is a sophomore musical theatre major from Cypress, Texas. SHSU

audiences may remember him as an ensemble member in Heathers: The

Musical and as Boy/Peter in Dust. At other institutions, he has appeared as

Lord Farquaad in Shrek: The Musical and as Ren McCormack in Footloose.

Upon graduation, Drew plans to pursue a career in musical theatre.

Colton Daniel

Leroy Evans/Radio Soloist/BD3/Passenger

Colton is a sophomore musical theatre major from Cedar Park, Texas. SHSU

audiences may remember him as an ensemble member in Heathers: The

Musical Upon graduation, Colton plans to pursue a career in acting.

Phoebe Gillies

Stage Manager

Phoebe is a sophomore theatre major from Midlothian, Texas. Her SHSU

credits include, stage manager for Cloud Tectonics, and assistant stage

manager for Pride & Prejudice. At other institutions she has been the

assistant stage manager for Singin’ in the Rain, and a crew member for

Grease. Upon graduation, Phoebe plans to pursue a career in stage

management for theatre and dance.

Chance Caldwell

Assistant Stage Manager

Chance is a senior theatre major from Houston, Texas. His SHSU credits

include, costume crew for Everybody. At other institutions, he has appeared

as O’Brien in 1984, and as Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Upon

graduation, Chance plans to pursue a career in acting, directing and teaching.

Reese Reynolds

Assistant Stage Manager

Reese is a junior theatre major from Pearland, Texas. This is her first

production to participate in at SHSU. At other institutions, she has appeared

as the Bird Woman in Mary Poppins, Clara Claus in Santa’s Christmas

Magic, and as a member of the ensemble in Our Town. Upon graduation,

Reese plans to pursue a career in teaching and directing.

Javon Rougely

Assistant Stage Manager

Javon is a sophomore theatre major from Texas City, Texas. His SHSU

credits include, assistant stage manager for Sweat, and costume crew for

Pride & Prejudice. Upon graduation, Javon plans to pursue a career in acting,

directing and teaching.

Allison Lindsey

Assistant Lighting Designer

Allison is a sophomore theatre major from Houston, Texas. Her SHSU

credits include assistant lighting designer for Heathers: The Musical

and Assassins. At other institutions, she has been the lighting designer

for More Than Christmas, Frankenstein, and The Diviners. Upon

graduation, Allison plans to pursue a career in lighting design.

Gracie Sanders

Assistant Lighting Designer

Gracie is a sophomore theatre major from Wylie, Texas. Her SHSU

credits include, stage manager for Sonnets for an Old Century,

assistant stage manager for Bright Half Life, and an assistant lighting

designer for Heathers: The Musical and Assassins. Upon graduation,

Gracie plans to pursue a career in lighting design and stage

management.

Molly Breedlove

Assistant Choreographer/ Dance Captain

Molly is a senior musical theatre major from Tyler, Texas. Molly was

recently cast as Fiona in SHSU’s scheduled Spring production of In a

Word. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances this production

was suspended. SHSU audiences may remember her as Squeaky

Fromme in Assassins and as an ensemble member in Footloose. At

other institutions, she has appeared as Amneris in Aida, and as

Cinderella in Cinderella. Upon graduation, Molly plans to pursue a

career in musical theatre.

Erik Simpson

Assistant Lighting Designer

Erik is a senior theatre major from Tomball, Texas. His SHSU credits

include, assistant lighting designer for Heathers: The Musical and

Assassins. Upon graduation, Erik plans to pursue a career in lighting

design.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Opening: Water in the Well/Surprised – Young Vi, Violet

On My Way – Company

M&M's – Company

Luck of the Draw – Father, Young Vi, Violet, Monty, Flick

Question 'n' Answer – Monty, Violet

All to Pieces – Violet, Monty, Flick

A Healing Touch – Preacher, Young Vi, Gospel Trio

Let it Sing – Flick

Anyone Would Do – Hotel Hooker

Who'll Be the One (If Not Me) –Radio Trio

Last Time I Came to Memphis – Monty

Lonely Stranger – Music Hall Singer

Lay Down Your Head – Violet

Anyone Would Do (Reprise) – Music Hall Singer, Almeta, Hotel Hooker

Hard to Say Goodbye – Flick, Violet

Promise Me, Violet – Violet, Flick, Monty

Raise Me Up– Gospel Choir, Preacher, Lula Buffington

Down the Mountain – Young Vi, Father

Raise Me Up (Reprise) – Violet, Preacher

Look at Me – Violet, Young Vi

That's What I Could Do – Father

Surprised (Reprise) – Violet and Company

Promise Me, Violet (Reprise) – Flick, Violet

Bring Me to Light –Company

ORCHESTRA

Conductor, Dr. Laura Avery

Keyboard 1, Bryan Banowetz

Keyboard 2, Jonathan Craft

Drums, Dr. Luke Hubley

Bass, Steve Martin

Guitar 1, Frank DeBretti

Guitar 2, George Heathco

Violin, Zach Montasser

Cello, Ed Harper

Assistant Stage Managers Chance Caldwell, Reese Reynolds Javon Rougely

Properties Charly Topper

Audio Engineer Isaiah Parnell

Assistant Choreography/Dance

Captain

Molly Breedlove

Assistant Lighting Designers Allison Lindsey, Gracie Sanders,

Erik Simpson

Assistant Technical Director Charly Topper

Lighting Technicians Mason Johnson & Benjamin Stacher

Carpenter Tucker Ludecke

Draper George Curry

Costume Shop Assistants Micaela Belcher, Lexi Renfro

Light Board Operator Gracie Sanders

Follow Spot Operators Regan Bobo, Shelby Tuffnell

Assistant Technical Director Charly Topper

Fight Coordinator Kevin Crouch

Stage Management Advisor Patrick Pearson

Producer Jonathan Read

Director Richard Price

Technical Director Emily Favian

Audio/Recording Jennifer Fortenberry

Camera Kristopher Barard, Jackson Chamblee,

Jose Gonzalez, Erika Mays, Shane McCarthy,

Kryston Shepard

Technical Crew

Video Production Crew

Production Crews

Costume Run Crew

Seb Cantu, Michelle Clyburn, Zoe Gibson, Karley Morris

Costume Crew

Quinn Berry, Jacob Bush, Seb Cantu, Michelle Clyburn, Makyra Etienne, Kellyn Evans, Zoe Gibson,

Allison Giles, Sharif Goodlette, Tyler Hath, Mallory Hughes, Erisha Jones, Caitlin Kuykendall, Braedon Lawless,

Bella Lee, Brooke Lookabough, Amy McKinney, Grace Maynard, Madison Miller, Diavion Monroe,

Karly Morris, Zoe Perry, Kaze Prescott, Nay Redic, Mai Reyes, RB Reynolds, Terrell Rhody, Emily Sanchez,

Danielle Schoelkopf, Nomaris Velez

Management Crew Aliyah Barnes, Mitchell Bauer, Leah Bernal, Michael Bowman, Adrianna Brasher, Waundell Brewer,

Caden Casey, Brandon Collins, Virginia Colmenares, Jordan Cummins, Mayson Ferree, Essence Fontenot,

Phoebe Gilles, Makenna Hamm, Adam Harkay, Joshua Howard, Ainsley, Hylton, Jack Irene, Caitlin Kuykendall,

Allison Lindsey, Caitlin Lopez, Joshua Mcmahan, Meiriona Maddy, Jacob Mallory, Nadya Mercado,

Lillian Newsom, Alex Rodriguez, Javon Rougely, Ashley Salmeron, Gracie Sanders, Erik Simpson,

Ashley Stehling, Tyler Stokes-Kujawa, Kaleb Swarers, Michea Walls, Layne Williams

Poster Design

Veronica Laza

Publicity Photos

Danny Moore & Cara DeGaish

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