“Into the Woods”

Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Book by JAMES LAPINE

Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

Original Broadway Production byHeidi Landesman Rocco Landesman Rick Steiner

M. Anthony Fisher Frederic H Mayerson Jujamcyn TheatresOriginally Produced by the old Globe Theatre, San Diego, CA

INTO THE WOODSIs presented through special arrangement with

Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.www.MTIShows.com

Musical NumbersACT ONE

Prologue: Into The Woods...Narrator, CompanyCinderella at the Grave… Cinderella, Cinderella’s Mother

Hello, Little Girl… Wolf, Little Red RidinghoodI Guess This is Goodbye… Jack

Maybe They’re Magic...Baker, Baker’s WifeI Know Things Now.. LIttle Red Ridinghood

A Very Nice Prince… Cinderella, Baker’s WifeFirst Midnight… Company

Agony... Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s PrinceIt Takes Two… Baker, Baker’s Wife

Stay With Me...Witch, RapunzelOn the Steps of the Palace...Cinderella

Ever After… Narrator, Company

ACT TWO

Prologue: So Happy….Narrator, CompanyAgony (Reprise)...Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince

Lament… WitchAny Moment… Cinderella’s Prince, Baker’s Wife

Moments in the Woods… Baker’s WifeYour Fault... Jack, Baker, Witch, Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood

Last Midnight… WitchNo More… Baker, Mysterious Man

No One is Alone… Cinderella, Baker, Little Red Ridinghood, JackFinale: Children WIll Listen… Witch, Company

Cast

NarratorCinderella

JackJack’s Mother

BakerBaker’s Wife

Cinderella’s StepmotherFlorindaLucinda

Cinderella’s FatherLittle Red

Witch Cinderella’s Mother

Mysterious ManWolf

GrannyRapunzel

Cinderella’s PrinceRapunzel’s Prince

Steward

Scott HInckley*Kaity Kempf*Luke Thomas*Donatella Hoti*Ethan Taylor*Annie Bailey*Chloe CarterKaitlynn Kidd*Macy Burns*Sebastian SalisburyMegan Sloane*Kara Fish*Sarah MillingtonJackson ReasonerMaverick ShepherdKaylonni Cazares*Gracie KriegEvan Taylor*Ethan Matous*Coltan Beaird*

*Member of the International Thespian Society (ITS)

Crew

DirectorTechnical Director

Music DirectorsOrchestra Director

Stage ManagerAsst. Stage Manager

Master ElectricianLight Board Op

Light CrewSound Board OpSound Board Op

Set DesignerShop Manager

Set Crew

Props MasterProps Crew

Costume DesignerCostume Manager

Costume Crew

Makeup DesignerHouse Manager

House Crew

Melissa Stuhff*Marne MontoyaTonya LovornKevin Kwaku

Jamey Pearson*Nevaeh EvilsizerEthan SantiagoCorban Hammonds*Kenneth BrashearRaymond LocklinKaiden Menapace

Marne MontoyaLana TranEmily Bean*Paige Sancomb*Emily BryanEmily LinklaterStone WallClare Harvey

Sydney Long*Zeke PayneBailey DuganMylie HammondsMelissa StuhffFrancesca HigginsRaina RossNathan KimballMcKenna WisemanKaden MasseyMaddyson CampbellMadeline Clark*Emma-Le Olsen

Travis Campbell

Addalyn Navarro

Mason Baker*

Kaleb Broxton*Zoey Smith Allison Vekasy Jordan PilgrimKyla LovelaceEmily Jones

Ashland ReyesAmy Burks

Grace TaggartKrista Bentley*Hannah Millberger

Emma HolleyCourtney Kidd

*Member of the International Thespian Society (ITS)

OrchestraViolin:

Meg Dunagan Sofia Psolka

Emma-Le OlsenHannah Abraham

Viola: Aryan Ojha

Julia WagnerJulie JohnsonCorinne Finley

Cello: Hannah DegenSavannah Fish

Bass: Ethan Wong

Collin Cavazos

Flute:*Jennie Miller

Lily MillerShaniyah Thomas

Sythesizer:Jehbar Ibarra

Clarinet:*Kaylenn Henderson

Carol PaletiMya Villareal

Bassoon:Zane Williams

Trumpet:Jaden RudloffIrene Rivera

Horn:*Jennifer Essary

Hannah LonneckerTim McCormickOlivia Vacula

Percussion:Ethan Rasmussen

Sam Fothergill

Piano:*Nan Cryar

McCoy’s Building Supply of Belton for their generous donation of lumber and tools.

Belton Theatre Boosters for their continued support of this growing program. You all are awesome!

BISD School Board, Superintendent, and BHS Principals.

Elaine Fish, Shannon Swanson-Bryan, Jay Pearson, Brian Sloane, Lynne Sloane, Beth Auble, Rachel Clark, Stacie Driver, Christan Hammonds, Chris Payne, Janet

Prichard, Leah Navarrete, and Liam Richards.

Special Thanks

Scott Hinckley (Narrator) is a 12th grader at New Tech. He has previously appeared in Puffs (Oliver Rivers) Over the River and Through the Woods (Nunzio) and South Pacific (Stewpot ). At New Tech, he is also involved in Film production NHS and senior citizen track racing. Scott plans to attend Texas State university in San Marcos with a degree in film and theater production. I believe it was the the scholar Issac Newton who said “gravity yeah that’s pretty dope love some gravity “

Kaity Kempf (Cinderella) is Senior at Belton New Tech. She has previously appeared in The Addams Family (Wednesday Addams), Puffs (Leanne), The Crucible (Abigail Williams), South Pacific (Liat), Game of Tiaras (Ellie), Constellations (Marianne), Harvey (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), The Library (Surgeon), and much more. She is also heavily involved in choir, where she participated in UIL varsity mixed choir (A cappella) and mixed show choir (Madrigal). She is also apart of the varsity theatre production class. In choir and theatre, she serves an an officer in choir (Historian/Librarian) and in International Thespian Society (Social Chair). At New Tech, she is a member of National Honor Society (NHS),

Luke Thomas (Jack) is a Senior at BHS. He has previously appeared in Seussical Jr (Mr mayor) and Elf Jr (Buddy) at Vive Les Arts and the Addams Family (ancestor) at BHS. At Belton High school, he is also involved in Varsity Theatre. He is going to Tarleton University to pursue a degree in accounting. “I’m not crazy, people around me are just more sane.”

Donatella Hoti (Jack’s Mother) is a 17 year-old Senior at Belton New Tech. She has participated in Varsity theatre since her freshman year and has participated in many shows such as Harvey (Myrtle Mae), chorus in The Addams Family, South Pacific, and The Drowsy Chaperone, Over the River and Through the Woods (Aida), and was most recently seen in Puffs (Hannah). Donatella enjoys reading, writing, dancing, singing, and most of all, acting. She aspires to one day become a teacher and loves spending time with her friends.

Ethan Taylor (Baker) is a Senior at Belton High school, he has previously appeared in The Addams Family (Lucas), Puffs (Wayne), Radiant Vermin (Ollie), The Crucible (Rev. Parris), and Shipwrecked! (Louis) at Belton High school and in Bob (Gunter Roy) at Tals Camp. At BHS he is involved in Madrigal Choir, and is the President of the BHS Thespian troupe. He plans on studying acting in college.

Meet the Company

Annie Bailey (Baker’s Wife) is a Junior at BHS. She has previously appeared Puffs (Megan), Mamma Mia (Ali), Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. (Millie), and Radiant Vermin (Jill). At BHS she is a part of Chamber orchestra, and is excited to serve as a State Thespian Officer in 2020.

CAST

Macy Burns (Lucinda) is a Junior at BHS. She has previously appeared in Addams Family (ensemble), South Pacific (ensemble), Shrek Jr. (Fiona) shows at (location) as well as many others. In her free time she enjoys drawing, singing and writing.

Chloe Carter (Cinderella’s Stepmother) is an 11th grader at Belton New Tech. She was in 2 elementary productions at Pirtle Elementary playing Main Woman Copy in Magical Pot and Head Postal Worker in A Christmas Show. She was in The Little Mermaid Jr. (Duck & Snail) from Academie Musique at Temple College. She played Sophia in This is a Text at Lake Belton Middle School. She also appeared in Addams Family (Ancestor) at Belton High School. She is also involved in Madrigal, Acappella, Theatre, National Honor Society, Key Club, and Student Leadership Council. For fun, she likes to spend time with friends and listen to Disney Music. “ Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.” - Walt Disney

Kaitlynn Kidd (Florinda) is a Junior at BHS. She has previously appeared in Peter Pan Jr. (Lost Boy) at North Belton Middle School, Legally Blonde Jr. (Paulette) at North Belton Middle School, South Pacific (Costume Crew) at BHS, Game of Tiaras (Costume Crew) at BHS, The Addams Family (Ancestor) at BHS, and Puffs (Costume Crew) at BHS. At BHS , she is also involved in Belton Thespians, HOSA, and S2S. I love skincare and I procrastinate so much I’ll probably be late to my own wedding one day.

Sebastian Salisbury (Cinderella’s Father) is an 18 year old Senior at Belton New Tech and recently moved from Colorado where he was also involved in theater. In Colorado he was in Frankenstein as the monster, anne frank as mr. frank, The Mouse Trap as sergeant Trotter, as well as 6 other shows. At BHS he has starred in Puffs and is in the varsity theater. Sebastian is a musician playing the guitar, piano, trumpet, harmonica. He plans to become a computer scientist and eventually a pilot in the Air Force.

Kara Fish (Witch) is a Senior at Belton High School and has adored being a part of the Fine Arts department here for the last four years. She has previously been seen in The Addams Family (Morticia),The Library (Elizabeth), The Crucible (Elizabeth Proctor),and The Wrath of the PTA (Jean-Marie). Kara is involved in The National Honor Society, and serves as the Vice President of The International Thespian Society, as well as the President of BHS Choir. She plans to major in Musical Theatre at a four year university, and get a minor in business. “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~Anaïs Nin

Megan Sloane (Little Red Riding Hood) is a Sophomore at BNT@W. She has previously been in PUFFS: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic: Belton High School (Colin, Hermeoone 2, Myrtle, Bippy) The Addams Family: at Belton High School (Ancestor), The Crucible: at Belton High School (Betty Paris), Aladdin Jr.: at NBMS (Genie), Legally Blonde Jr.: at NBMS (Elle Woods), and Annie: at J&S Performing Arts (Annie). At BHS, she is in Madrigal, Acapella, and Varsity Theatre. She also went to Broadway Artists Alliance in New York City over the summer. Follow her on Instagram! @megggaaaannnn

Sarah Millington (Cinderella’s Mother) is 15, and a Sophomore at BHS. She has previously appeared in Legally Blonde Jr. (Serena) and Aladdin Jr. (Jasmine) with North Belton Middle School. She is also involved in BHS Harmony and Acapella choirs. She has been a part of 7th and 8th grade Region choirs, as well as making 9-12 Region for two years. She also made the TCDA All-State Middle School Choir two years in a row.

Jackson Reasoner (Mysterious Man) is a Sophomore at BHS. He has previously appeared in BHS’s Puffs (Male understudy) and Academie Musique’s Lion King Jr. (Hyena ensemble). At BHS, he is also involved in Madrigal and NHS. He has also been playing guitar for 6 years

Maverick Shepherd (Wolf) is 15 years old, a Freshman at Belton High School and is so incredibly happy to be a part of Into the Woods with such an amazing group of people. ( See him after the show and he’ll tell you a bad joke).

Kaylonni Cazares (Granny) is a Junior at Belton High School. She has been involved with BHS theatre since freshman year. She was in Game of Tiaras (Assistant Costume Manager), The Crucible ( Tituba ), and Puffs ( Costume Manager). She is also involved in BHS’ Harmony show choir and is in Varsity theatre.In her free time she likes to sew her own clothes. “ Everything Changes.” - Waitress

Gracie Krieg (Rapunzel) is a Senior at New Tech. She has previously appeared in School House Rock, Jr. (ensemble), Peter Pan (Indian ensemble), and Peter Pan, Jr. (Mrs. Darling). At Belton New Tech, she is involved in Key Club, NHS, Student Leadership Council, YAC, and HOSA. In addition to these, she is a member of Belton High School’s A Cappella choir. As Abraham Lincoln once said, “I feel like Ratatouille when I’m whippin that cheddar.”

Evan Taylor (Cinderella’s Prince) is a Senior at BHS and is 17 years old. Evan has been seen in previous shows such as Puffs (Cedric, Mr. Voldy), Over the River and Through the Woods (Nick), The Library (Ryan), The Addams Family (Mal Beineke), The Crucible (Rev. John Hale), and As You Like it (Orlando). At school, he is involved in theatre, theatre, technical theatre, oh, and more theatre. Evan plans on pursuing a degree in acting to pursue a career in theatre and film, but don’t ask him where, he doesn’t know yet. In his free time, Evan enjoys playing

Ethan Matous (Rapunzel’s Prince) is a Junior at BHS. He has previously appeared in South Pacific (Cmdr. Harbison), The Crucible (Judge Danforth), and The French Butler (Phillip), all at Belton High School. Matous has also been involved in choir just as long as theatre, more specifically in the Madrigal show choir at BHS. Known for getting into songs way too much, Matous hopes you have just as much fun watching Into the Woods as he does performing in it.

Coltan Beaird (Steward) is a Senior at BHS. He has previously appeared in The Crucible (John Proctor) and Addams Family (Stage manager) at Belton High School. He has been involved in the Belton theatre depart for three years now and is Looking forward to competing at National Thespian Festival in June.

Francesca Higgins is a Senior at Belton High School and is the musical’s Head of Costume. She was previously in Over the River (Caitlyn) and Puffs (Susie Bones). She’s planning on majoring in Neuroscience on the Pre-Med Track, but is still waiting on admission decisions before deciding on which university. “meep; mop.”

Raina Ross is a Sophomore at New Tech. She has previously appeared in Puffs (Costume Crew) from BHS theater. At New Tech, she is also involved in NHS. Seniors MAY choose to also include college/major plans if known. In her free time she enjoys organizing and decorating.

Grace Taggart is a Sophomore at BHS. She has previously appeared in Legally Blonde Jr (Hair Salon Ensemble) and Aladdin Jr (Pince Ali Ensemble) at NBMS. At school, she is also involved in the Tiger Media program, is in the advanced A Cappella choir, and the all-girl Harmony show choir. For fun she likes to rewatch the NBC show The Office. She has approximately rewatched the show 12 times all the way through.

Nathan Kimball is a Sophomore at New Tech. He has not appeared in any shows before. He enjoys listening to music.

McKenna Wiseman is a Junior at BHS. She has previously appeared in The Addams family (costume crew) At BHS, she is also involved in Choir.

Krista Bentley is a Junior New tech. She has Previously appeared in everyone gets abducted by aliens (old Nancy) tribes(Sylvia) imaginary minds(Layla) and puffs (mug studies tech/Rowena)at BHS. She is involved International Thespian Society.

Hannah Milberger is a 9th grader at BHS. She has previously appeared in Alison in wonderland jr( queen of hearts) and Still life with iris( costume crew) at nbms. At bhs she is also involved in tennis and choir.

COSTUME CREW

Sydney Long is a Junior at BHS. She has previously appeared in Haphazardly Ever After (Genie), Betweenity (Hitch) It’s A Wonderful Life (Lana Sherwood), Grease (Assistant Stage Manager), The Crucible (Props Crew), The Addams Family (House Crew), The French Butler (Stage Manager), and Puffs (Props Master). At BHS, she is also involved Advanced Theatre Tech and Tiger Media.

Zeke Payne is a Freshman at BHS. He has previously appeared in Aladdin jr.(Guard), Still Life With Iris ( Mr. Him-too), Alice in Wonderland jr. (Caterpillar), and James and the Giant Peach (James). All at North Belton Middle School. He was also recently in Puffs (Ernie Mac) performed by Belton High School. He is also involved in Choir, Spanish Club, and is an officer in Student Council. Fun fact a single string of spaghetti is called a spaghetto.

Bailey Dugan is a Junior at Belton High School. She has previously worked on the BHS productions of Puffs (Stage Manager), Tribes (Stage Manager) and Addams Family (Set Crew). At BHS she’s also involved in Prom Committee and Varsity Theatre

Ashland Reyes is 16 years old and a Sophomore at Belton High School. Her previous shows at BHS include The Addams Family musical (Ancestors Ensemble), 2019 Senior Directs (8 Ways Pokémon Go is Destroying Your Life), and Puffs (Props Crew). She is also in Madrigal Show Choir and A Capella Varsity Mixed Choir. This year, she was chosen to be a member of the All Region High School Mixed Choir, getting 2nd chair. Later this year, she is going to the TMEA Choir Area competition with a chance of moving on to the All-State Mixed Choir, filled with choir students from across the state of Texas.

Amy Burks is a 9th grader at New Tech. She has previously appeared in Snow Angel (Frida Jensen), And a Child Shall Lead (Eva Hellerova) and 21 Guaranteed Ways to Get Detention (Bonnie) at South Belton Middle School. She likes to write stories and draw in her spare time.

Mylie Hammonds is a Freshman at New Tech. She was part of Puffs (Props Crew) She plays Violin in the BHS concert orchestra. “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” -Albert Einstein

PROPS CREW

Ethan Santiago is a Sophomore at New Tech. He previously appeared in BHS’ Puffs (Light Board Operator), Radiant Vermin (Light Board Operator), and LBMS’ This is a Text (Sound Operator). At school, he’s involved in Theatre and National Honor Society. He likes to spin around in circles really really fast until he becomes dizzy.

Corban Hammonds is a 10th grader at Belton New Tech. He has previously appeared in The Crucible as Judge Hathorne (BHS), Everyone Gets Abducted By Aliens as Conspiracy Dan (BHS), and Tribes as Daniel (Teehehee) . At BHS, he is also involved in Advanced Mens Choir, and Varsity Theatre. “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Don’t teach a man to fish...and feed yourself. He’s a grown man. And fishing’s not that hard.”-Ron Swanson

Kenneth Brashear is a Sophomore at New Tech. She has previously appeared in Addams Family (Set Crew), Puffs (Set Crew),(BHS) At New Tech, he is also involved in FFA, AV. “I refuse to accept other people’s ideas of happiness for me”-Kanye West

Mason Baker is a Sophomore at Belton New Tech. He has previously worked in BHS shows The Crucible (light board operator) and The Addams Family (house crew). At New Tech, he is also involved in National Honor Society and bible study club. “There’s nothing we can’t do if we work hard, never sleep, and shirk all responsibilities in our lives.”-Leslie Knope

Emily Bean is a Senior at Belton New Tech High School. She has been involved in productions since her freshman year, to include The Addams Family as a part of set crew, The Crucible, as the props master, and Puffs as the Shop Foreman. After Graduation she will be going to Basic Training and her AIT for the Texas Army National Gaurd. Once she is back from her AIT she plans to attend Stephen F. Austin to obtain a BFA or a BA. She plans to teach technical theatre at the high school level.

Lana Tran is a Sophomore at BHS. She has previously worked in “Puffs,” as crew for Set Design. She enjoys reading and drawing. “Good grief, don’t underestimate me just because I’m a kid.” - Jotaro Kujo

Kaleb Broxton is a Sophomore at Belton New Tech. He has previously appeared in Tribes (Belton High School) (Sound Board Operator) and Puffs (Belton High School) (Props Crew). At Belton New Tech he is also involved in A/V production and National Honor Society.

LIGHT CREW

SET CREW

Zoey Smith is a 10th grader at BHS. She has previously appeared in last years production, The Adams Family (Set Crew) at BHS. She is also involved in the BHS Choir (Chorale). For fun she enjoys challenging herself with Sudoku and other mind games.

Paige Sancomb is a Senior at BHS. She is Secretary of the International Thespian Society troupe #3491 here at BHS and is also ranked an honor thespian. She has previously appeared in Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic (Professor Lanny, Helga, and Hermoone), Imaginary Minds (Parker), Warsaw (Renata), Everyone Gets Abducted by Aliens (Mom, Peppy Alien), Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, and Wishing

Emily Bryan is a 10th grader at BHS. Although she is new to this school and to theatre tech she is enthusiastic to participate in the Belton JV Theatre Company and Belton Marching 100 (flute). Previously she was a part of Gatesville high school theatre company in “The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time” (Eve Tonsil) and the UIL One Act Play “Any Body for Tea” (awarded all star actress in her part as Birdie Beauregard)

Allison Vekasy is a Freshman at New Tech. She has previously appeared in Paper or Plastic?(props/publicity), and The House At Pooh Corner(Piglet), shows at Lake Belton Middle School. She loves to draw in her free time and hopes to make it part of her career.

Emily Linklater is 15 and a Sophomore at BHS. She is in the M100 and is a participant in NHS. “ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11

Stone Wall is a 9th grader at BHS. He has previously appeared in “Aladdin Jr.” as (Razoul), “Still Life with Iris” as (Grotto Good), and “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” as (Dodo Bird) at NBMS. Also at the Temple Civic Theater Stone Wall starred as (Eddie Pazinski) in the production of Over the Tavern. At BHS, he is also involved in Advanced Men’s Choir and JV Theatre. “Let your Smile change the World but don’t let the World change your Smile.”

Emily Jones is 15 years old and a Freshman at Belton High School. She was an ensemble member in Alice in Wonderland for North Belton Middle School and at Belton High School worked as set crew for Puffs.

Kyla Lovelace a 16-year- old Junior at BHS. She has previously worked on Puffs as well as Into The Woods. At school the only notable activity I am involved in is the Theatre Troupe. I plan to go to college and hope to be a Zoologist.

Jordan Pilgrim is 15 years old Sophomore at Belton High Scool. She is also in Harmony show choir and A cappella a variety mixed choir. She Writes and preforms her own original music and is in a band.

Clare Harvey is a 9th grader at BHS. She has previously worked with one act plays in Copley Middle School in Ohio. She loves working backstage more and theater has help her make new friends at BHS.

Maddyson Campbell is a Junior at BHS. She has previously appeared in The Big Bad Musical at Milliken Middle School (Little Red Riding Hood), Ba humbug! (Villager), Usher: A Total Teen Comedy (Valory) at Roosevelt High School, The Addams Family (Ancestor) and Puffs (Harry) at Belton High School. At school she is also involved in choir. She enjoys reading books for hours while her favorite show tunes play in the background.

Emma Holley is 14 years old. She is house crew for the BHS production of Into the Woods. A fun fact about me is I also play the flute.

Madeline Clark is a 10th grader at Belton New Tech. She has previously appeared in Mamma Mia at Temple Civic and Frozen (Pabbie) at Temple Civic and The Addams Family (ancestor) she is also involved in Belton theater thespians and likes to have fun with her friends and family.

Emma-Le Olsen is a Senior at New Tech. This is the first production she is involved in. At school, she is also involved in National Honor Society, serving as the President, Debate Club, Key Club, Robotics Club, HOSA, Chamber Orchestra, and Student Leadership Council. She is planning on being a Biochemistry major in college. In her free time, she likes goof around.

HOUSE CREW

Courtney Kidd is 14 and a Freshman at BHS. She has previously appeared in Alice in Wonderland Jr and Aladdin Jr. At BHS she is also involved in choir.

Raymond Locklin is a Senior at New Tech. This is his first time in a production. I like to tinker with electronics, computers, and lights. My plans for after high school is to go attend college at Sam Houston university in Huntsville to pursue a degree in electronics engineering.

Kaiden Menapace is a 10th grader at New Tech. He has previously appeared in Aladdin Jr. (Sultan) from NBMS and Puffs (Second Headmaster, Sal) at BHS At New Tech, he is also involved in NHS. “Get busy living or get busy dying” - Andy Dufresne

Jamey Pearson is 18 and a Senior at Belton High School and has been involved in theater for the past four years. She has previously stage managed Shipwrecked!, The Crucible, The Library, and Radiant Vermin, and has been a costume manager for Drowsy Chaperone, Game of Tiaras, and South Pacific, all Belton High School productions. She has also stage managed Anna Karenina under the direction of Natasha Tolleson this past summer. Jamey is also very experienced with lights, joining The Addams Family (Lighting Designer) and Puffs (Master Electrician). Following high school, Jamey is currently trying to decide where to pursue a BFA in Stage Management and plans on becoming an Equity Stage Manager.

Addalyn Navarro is a Freshman at Belton High School. She has previously appeared in Puffs (Understudy/Sound Board Operator) at BHS. At North Belton Middle School she appeared in James and the Giant Peach (Aunt Spiker), Alice in Wonderland JR. (Violet), OAP Still Life with Iris (Stagemanager), Miss Beth (Brittany), Aladdin JR. (Stagemanager), and the OAP Dorothy Meets Alice (Stagemanager). At BHS she is on the JV Magic Belles, Bel Canto choir, and the JV Theatre production class.

Nevaeh Evilsizer is a Freshmen at BHS. She has previously appeared in “Puffs”(props crew) earlier this year at Belton High School. She also appeared in “A Child Shall Lead” and “Snow Angel”(both as stage manager) at South Belton Middle School. She is also involved in FCCLA, competed in a TAFE competition, and helps out BHS DELTA students a few times a week.

SOUND CREW

STAGE MANAGERS

Production Team

Melissa Stuhff (Director) is in her third year at BHS, but in her ninth teaching theatre and directing in Belton. She graduated from Hardin-Simmons University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Post-Graduate Education Certification. While at Hardin-Simmons, she acted, stage- managed, designed lights, directed and even designed a costume or two. She was awarded as a Best Main Stage Student Director with her first ever full length production of Little Women and hasn’t looked back since. Ms. Stuhff is a member of the International Thespian Society, Alpha Psi Omega, International Theatre Honor Society and Sigma Alpha Iota, Women’s Music Fraternity. Before teaching, Ms. Stuhff stage managed at several theaters in Dallas and loved every crazy minute. In her ‘free time” Ms. Stuhff enjoys cross stitching, making random jewelry and a little dancing. She would like to thank Randal for being the best friend and a constant sounding board; Mel, for being an incredible partner and putting up with her crazy ideas but most importantly, her fantastic students who have trusted her and who have already taught her so much! “Vita Brevis, Ars Longa”

Marne Montoya (Technical Director) joined the BHS Theatre this year and this is her first musical. She graduated from Texas A&M-University-Commerce with a B.S. and M.S. in Theatre specializing in Tech and Design. During the summer between her undergrad and graduate work she was the Technical Director for the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival in Durant, OK. After graduating with her Masters degree she took some time off to have a family and during that time she was a Pharmacy Technician for H-E-B, but after 11 years she finally made her return to theatre and teaching. She has volunteered at the Hill Country Community Theatre in Cottonwood Shores, and Vives Les Arts in Killeen either designing sets or teaching acting classes while working as a pharmacy technician. She was previously the Head of Theatre at Gatesville HS where she taught high school and junior high theatre courses. This is her first musical to design here at Belton High School and can’t wait to see it all on stage and complete. She has 3 sons, Devon who is 16, and twin sons Corbin and Kolin who are 10 that keep her busy. She loves to fish, paint, dance, and play online video games. She’d like to thank her mother Janet Prichard for always helping out wherever and whenever needed. Thanks Mom!!!

Tonya Lovorn (Music Director) is in her third year as the head choir director at Belton High School. She has been a music educator for 12 years, previously teaching at Temple High School and China Spring High School. Mrs. Lovorn currently directs A Cappella Choir, Bel Canto Choir, Men’s Choir, and Madrigal. Mrs. Lovorn has a Bachelor of Music Education degree and a Master of Music degree from Baylor University and is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Choral Directors Association. Her previous production experience includes serving as music director in Temple ISD for Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, Les Miserables (assistant director), Sweeney Todd, Urinetown, Secret Garden (assistant director), The Wiz, and Footloose. Last year, she was the music director for Belton’s production of South Pacific. Mrs. Lovorn would like to thank her extremely patient and loving husband, Allyn, for all the “daddy duties” he completes with their kids, Kaitlyn and Parker, while she is working with her “other kids” in Belton ISD.

Travis Campbell (Assistant Music Director) is serving in his third year as the assistant choir director here at Belton High School. Mr. Campbell earned his B.A. in Music from Texas A&M University and is working on his Masters in Music Education from Tarleton State University. He has served in the past as Music Director for Young Frankenstein, and as Assistant Stage Manager for A Little Night Music. On the stage, some of his favorite shows to appear in have been: Shrek the Musical, Carousel, Young Frankenstein, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Godspell. Mr. Campbell is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Choral Directors Association. Finally, he would like to thank all of the cast for their hard work in putting this show together and to you, the audience member, for coming to support the arts in your community. Enjoy the show!

Kevin Kwaku (Orchestra Director) is in his first year as an assistant band director at Belton High School and his third year teaching overall, previously teaching at JJ Pearce High School in Richardson, TX. Within the band program, Mr. Kwaku serves as the primary marching band instructor, conductor of both the Symphonic 2 and Concert Band ensembles, and the director of the jazz program. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Studies. As a student at UT, he studied trumpet with Ray Sasaki and performed with the University of Texas Wind Ensemble and the Longhorn Band, spending three years as a trumpet section leader and his final year as the drum major. In addition, he was a member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, serving in various leadership positions within both organizations. Mr. Kwaku would like to thank the orchestra for their dedication and positivity throughout multiple hours of rehearsal, and is incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to contribute to the musical experience!

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