THE BODYGUARD THEMUSICAL
Book by ALEXANDER DINELARIS
Based on the film screenplay by LAWRENCE KASDAN
Produced by DAVID IAN PRODUCTIONS
SEASON SPONSOR SHOW SPONSOR
ALICE & ALFREDWILLIS
CAST
JAY & VICKI ALLEN
RACHEL MARRON……………………………….……..……… Ashley Williams
FRANK FARMER…………………………………………………… Alonzo Cook
NICKI MARRON……………………………………………………... Miya Bass
FLETCHER MARRON……………………..…….……………… Mia Kemmerlin
FLETCHER MARRON (alt)……………………………………….. Caleb Dawkins
SY SPECTOR………………………………………………………….. Les Diggs
BILL DEVANEY………..………………………………………… Michael Peagler
TONY SCIBELLI……………………………………………………... Billy Burke
STALKER…………………………………………..…………….….. Tyler Dark
DOUGLAS/JIMMY/BOBBY…………………………………….…….. Zach Naar
BACKUP SINGERS…………………………………. Nicole Anupol, Amanda Aris, Carissa Meiklejohn, Kierstyn Woody
BACKUP DANCERS…………………………….……. Liz Culver, Julia Shicatano, Kaya Snow, Emily Valdes
Swing…………………………………………………..……….. Abby Whitcomb
CREATIVE TEAM
Director………………………………..…………………………….. Christopher Decker
Musical Director………………………………………………………………... Jerry Birl
Choreographer…………………………………………..………………... Kimberly Fitch
Costume Designer………...……...……………………...…………… Christopher Decker
Stage Manager………………………………...………………………….. Dena Lagonigro
Backstage Assistants……………………..… Jaida Lagonigro, Brooke Rhue, Brianna Wittman
Set Designer……………………...…………………….… Josh Getka, Christopher Decker
Light Designer/Operator.…………….………..…..………..…………….. Brendan Smith
Spotlight Operator……………………………………………….….. John Roman Nehrbas
Sound Designer……………………………………...……………………... Justin Witters
Sound Assistant……...…………………………………………………. Ashley O’Donnell
Set Construction……………………………………………...…………….…. Josh Getka
Properties………………………………………………………...……… Aleta Thompson
THE BODYGUARD THEMUSICAL
Book by ALEXANDER DINELARIS
Based on the film screenplay by LAWRENCE KASDAN
Produced by DAVID IAN PRODUCTIONS
SEASON SPONSOR
ALICE & ALFREDWILLIS
SHOW SPONSOR
JAY & VICKI ALLEN
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT 1
Queen Of The Night…………………………………………….. Rachel, Ensemble
How Will I Know………………………………..…….. Rachel, Fletcher, Ensemble
Greatest Love of All……………………………………………….……….. Rachel
Saving All My Love for You…………………..………………...…………… Nicki
Million Dollar Bill/I Wanna Dance With Somebody/So Emotional... Rachel, Ensemble
Run To You………………………………………………….……… Rachel, Nicki
Where Do Broken Hearts Go………………………………………… Karaoke Girls
I Will Always Love You (Dolly Parton Version)………………….………..…. Frank
I Have Nothing……………………………………………………..……... Rachel
ACT 2
All The Man That I Need………………………………………… Rachel, Ensemble
I’m Every Woman………………………………………….…… Rachel, Ensemble
All At Once…………………………………………..……...…………..…. Nicki
Run To You (Reprise)……………………………………….……….…….. Rachel
Jesus Loves Me…………………………………….…...….. Fletcher, Nicki, Rachel
Jesus Loves Me (Reprise)………………………………………………… Ensemble
One Moment in Time………………………………...………….………… Rachel
I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston Version)…………...…….……… Rachel
I Wanna Dance With Somebody…………………………………...…….. Company
Band
Keys 1…………………………………………..……………………… Jerry Birl
Keys 2…………………………………………………………………..Art Henry
Percussion……………………………..………..…………………….. Josh Getka
Bass……………………………………………………………….. Melina Hudson
Woodwinds………………………………………………….…… Stacey Hartman
Trumpet…………………………………………………..…………. Terry Alvey
CAST
ASHLEY
WILLIAMS
is no stranger to the Clear Space stage and is elated to be back after appearing in last season’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Judas), SPONGEBOB and KINKY BOOTS. Some of Ashley’s favorite past roles include Crystal in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Rusty in FOOTLOOSE, Milly in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, and Deloris in SISTER ACT! When she’s not on stage you can find her teaching PreKindergarten, and eating nuggets and pickles. Ashley is a part of a variety of bands including Juanita Williams and Family, JWCO, The Tremault Band, and more. She always thanks her family, and God for all of their support and love. Instagram: qweenshley
ALONZO COOK
an award-winning actor, model, & decorated Soldier, began as an extra & stand-in for Tyler Perry Studios & Paramount Pictures. With Stanford University training; Zo booked leads in ALCATRAZ: ART BEHIND BARS; LORD WHY CAN'T I DO RIGHT? (toured); The Little Theatre of Alexandria's SISTER ACT: THE MUSICAL; and more. Zo is a Brand Ambassador for Oxford Way Tailoring & Ghostfit fitness apparel, and this is his debut at Clear Space Theatre Company. Instagram & Twitter: @Royal_Zo
MIYA BASS
is a director, vocalist, and actor hailing from Jamaica, Queens NY. She has been a vocal contestant on The Voice, X-Factor, and Steve Harvey’s radio star competition. Miya has also performed leading roles in several musical theater productions: AIDA, SISTER ACT, LION KING, RENT, MOANA, THE WIZ, and many others. When she isn’t performing, Miya is also a licensed therapist and loves to spend her time offering psychotherapy within her community, as well as volunteering time at her church. Her musical work can be found on Apple Music, Soundcloud, Spotify, and Youtube.
MIA KEMMERLIN is a local Spanish Immersion student. She started taking her first classes at Clear Space back in 2020 and has been a member of the Broadway Bound and Summer Intensive programs. Clear Space credits include ELF, MATILDA, and KINKY BOOTS!
CALEB DAWKINS is excited to be a part of this performance after his first experience at Clear Space doing Reader’sTheatre in this season’s A RAISIN INTHE SUN. Past roles includeTravis in A RAISIN INTHE SUN (Sterling Playmakers), Les in NEWSIES (The Arlington Players), and Flounder inTHE LITTLE MERMAID JR. (Alexandria Children’s Theater). He is currently a part of the ensemble in BEAUTY &THE BEAST (MountVernon Children’sTheater). He hopes you enjoy this production!
CAST
NICOLE ANUPOL recently completed her MBA at Wilmington University and currently works on the Marketing team at Monument Sotheby's Realty. She was previously seen in THE LIGHTNING THIEF (Amy Winehouse/ Ensemble) and is thrilled to be back at Clear Space with such a talented cast. She wants to thank her friends and family for all of their encouragement and support!
AMANDA ARIS is excited to be back on stage at Clear Space! She is originally from Baltimore, but after 8 years, she almost considers herself a DE local. She is always grateful for a chance to perform. Most recently seen in ESTELLA SCROOGE, THE LIGHTNING THIEF, YOUNG
FRANKENSTEIN, SISTER ACT, CARRIE, and A CHRISTMAS STORY, a few of her other favorite credits include INTO THE WOODS, HEATHERS, MARY POPPINS, FOOTLOOSE, and FUN HOME. She earned her undergrad degree in English and music and recently completed a Master’s program in Journalism and Media Arts.
BILLY BURKE is excited to return to Clear Space. In previous Clear Space seasons, Billy appeared in VICTOR/ VICTORIA, GREASE, and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and DAMN YANKEES. Billy also portrayed Uncle Henry and the Guard in Milton Theater's THE WIZARD OF OZ. He would like to thank his fellow actors, stage crew, the creative team, the operations, staff and the audiences at Clear Space for helping him find his tribe again after a 20 year hiatus from the theatre. The theatre is here for you.
If you show up, fight for each other, and work through the mess, beautiful art awaits you that dazzles the eyes and heals the heart and mind.
LIZ CULVER
is an NYC-based graduate of Rowan University. At Rowan, she received a double major B.A. degree in Dance and Theatre with concentrations in Musical Theatre and Honors. Previous credits include Know-It-All and Dancing Chef/Elf in Warner Bros. POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE, Featured Dancer in Hayden J. Frederick’s online piece LAY YOUR HEAD DOWN, and Ivubala in IN AMERICA; THAT IS TO SAY NOWHERE at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Liz would like to thank her friends for being ridiculously supportive, her family for their encouragement, and her parents especially for making this possible.
TYLER DARK
is excited to be making his Clear Space debut! As a youth, he attended Stagedoor Manor, Baltimore School for the Arts, and University of the Arts, and he’s been in dozens of local and regional theatrical productions throughout his lifetime. He has also been a stand-up comedian for over a decade and has performed with some of comedy’s biggest names in clubs and venues across the country. He lives in Rehoboth Beach
THE BODYGUARD
is produced through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
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CAST
LES DIGGS
retired from his career as a BioMedical Engineer in 2018 and has since made his home in the Rehoboth area. He marked his return to the stage after a 15-year absence in last season’s productions of DAMN YANKEES and KINKY BOOTS, as well as 2024’s A RAISIN IN THE SUN. Born and raised in Baltimore, he appeared in numerous productions in and around the Baltimore/Washington area for over 30 years. Some of his favorite shows include roles in productions of AINT MISBEHAVIN'; SOPHISTICATED LADIES; A CHORUS LINE; JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT; THE WIZ; KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN; and GODSPELL. Les would like to thank his friends and husband Tom for all the love and support.
CARISSA MEIKLEJOHN
(she/her) is an English teacher and Instructional Coach at Milford High School who has directed their Drama Club for 20 years. She’s earned an English Education degree from Pitt, a certificate in Wildlife and Forestry Conservation from Penn Foster College, a Masters in Counseling from Wilmington University, and a Masters in Public History from SNHU. Favorite roles include Adult Alison in FUN HOME, Matron Mamma Morton in CHICAGO, Rosie in MAMMA MIA, and Roz in 9 TO 5. She’s enjoyed working with Clear Space since the summer of 2011. She resides in Milton, DE with her wife and dog.
He graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in June and has moved on to Delaware Tech to pursue a degree in elementary education. Some of his recent credits include MATILDA THE MUSICAL (Agatha Trunchbull) and RADIUM
GIRLS (Edward Markley), RAGTIME (Ensemble), and THE LITTLE MERMAID (Prince Eric). He wants to thank all of his family and friends for their endless love and support.
MICHAEL PEAGLER
is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Bayhealth Medical Center who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acquired upper airway disorders (such as voice disorders [dysphonia] and swallowing disorders [dysphagia]) – in acutely ill populations with stroke, head and neck cancer, degenerative disease, and others. Education: MS SLP, University of Pittsburgh; BS CSD and BA Dance, minors in Spanish and Vocal Performance, Penn State University. Various credits: SWEET CHARITY, KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN (Penn State School of Theater), IOLANTHE (Penn State Opera Theater), MAMMA MIA!, HEATHERS (Penn State Thespian Society), THE WIZARD OF OZ (community theater). Penn State Glee Club (2016-2020).
ZACH NAAR
is thrilled to be back on the Clear Space stage after appearing in MY FAIR LADY and stage managing YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and THE MOUSETRAP.
JULIA
SHICATANO is a graduate of Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts where she received a B.F.A degree in Dance Performance and Ed.M degree in Dance Education. Julia has recently appeared in DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Walnut Street Theatre, Six Flags Great Adventure DEAD MAN’S PARTY, national commercials, modeled for Matrix Hair, and worked with RWS Entertainment in New York City. In addition to performing, Julia is a professor at Rutgers University and judges for National Dance Competitions across the East Coast and Midwest.
CAST
KAYA SNOW
(she/her) is a Rowan University graduate with Bachelor’s degrees in Dance and Theatre Arts.
Professionally, she has worked as a Character and Parade Performer at Disneyland Paris, performed on The Polar Express Train Ride (Travel Elf, u/s Hero Child), and has appeared in Rowan’s BE UNSTOPPABLE commercial as well as an episode of IMPRACTICAL JOKERS
Kaya is also a passionate dance educator in her home state of New Jersey. She wants to thank her friends and family for their constant support and Clear Space Theatre Company for giving her this opportunity!
EMILY VALDES
is so excited to be making her debut at Clear Space! A New Jersey native, she studied dance at Dance World Academy (Clifton, NJ). Upon graduating, Emily worked with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings as a production cast dancer and Entertainment Company Manager. Recent regional credits: ‘Queen of the Night: Tribute to Whitney Houston’ (Dancer) and THE PRODUCERS (Ensemble) at The Palace Theatre (NH). ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (Ensemble u/s Marley) and A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Clara/Ensemble) at Little Theatre on the Square (IL). Most recently, Emily was up the block at The Milton Theatre in ANYTHING GOES. (Charity/ Ensemble). Break legs to the wonderful cast and crew of THE BODYGUARD on a spectacular run! Love you Mom, Dad, Andrew, and Hector! @emilyvaldes42
KIERSTYN WOODY is from Seaford Delaware. She works as a music teacher at Seaford Central Elementary. She began performing at a young age, however has only recently started performing in shows in the area. This will be her first Clear Space performance. Her favorite prior performances have been ELF THE MUSICAL, WHITE CHRISTMAS, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, RAGTIME and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.
CREATIVE TEAM
CHRISTOPHER DECKER
(Director/CostumeDesigner) is extremely excited to have another opportunity to direct at Clear Space after making his directorial debut last season with YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. He is also the costume designer after designing and creating the costumes for VICTOR/VICTORIA, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, DAMN YANKEES, MATILDA, SPONGEBOB, and KINKY BOOTS. He has also assisted and created pieces for shows like SEUSSICAL, GUYS AND DOLLS, and PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT. He hopes you enjoy the creativity coming to life on stage.
JERRY BIRL (Music Director) is a native of the Lewes/Rehoboth area. Jerry is the Minister of Music and Praise Team Leader at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, where he has served since 2000. Jerry has music directed ESTELLA SCROOGE, DAMN YANKEES, ELF, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, GREASE, HELLO DOLLY!, CABARET, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (twice!), and played in the band of many shows at Clear Space.
CREATIVE TEAM
KIMBERLY FITCH (Choreographer)
is thrilled to be at Clear Space, by way of NYC and LA! Choreography credits include HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, MATILDA, GREASE, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, ROMEO & JULIET, CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, THOROUGHLY MODERN
MILLE, MARY POPPINS, Santa Monica Ballet, and original works & master classes for dance companies nationwide. A dancer for Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, N'Sync, Avril Lavigne, Drake Bell, Earth, Wind & Fire, the MTV Upfronts, Bollywood Awards and more. Favorite theatrical credits include WEST SIDE STORY (Graziella), LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Anne), CABARET, BRIGADOON and the Broadway Workshop of BELLS ARE RINGING with Andy Blankenbuehler. The Boston Conservatory alum.
JOSHUA GETKA (Set Designer)
aside from his work in constructing CST’s sets as of late, Josh has performed as a member of the “live band in the loft” for many shows in CST’s previous seasons, and even appeared on stage in OTHER DESERT CITIES and DAMN YANKEES. He holds a bachelor's degree from Caldwell University in music and secondary education. He has served as an educator in New Jersey and Delaware for over 10 years. He also holds an MBA from the University of Scranton and M.Ed in School Leadership from Wilmington University. Joshua currently teaches CTE & Special Education in the Woodbridge School District.
DENA LAGONIGRO (Stage Manager) is a photographer and mother of 3 who lives in Lewes, by way of Connecticut (but always a New Yorker at heart!). No matter
where she is physically, theatre will always be her home. Past performances with Clear Space include YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Frau Blücher), THE CEMETERY CLUB, DAMN YANKEES, 9 TO 5, THE 39 STEPS, SCROOGE!, OUR TOWN (Mrs. Webb), LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Marie Dindon), THE CURIOUS INCIDENT… (Judy Boone), THE WEDDING SINGER (Angie), and THE MUSIC MAN (Mrs. Squires). Thank you to her extended Clear Space family, her phenomenal friends, and her always-supportive family at home whom she loves loads.
BRENDAN SMITH (Lighting Designer) has worked with Clear Space as the Lighting Designer since 2014, for which he has received multiple awards. He is mostly self-taught in the craft and refined his skills designing shows for the Dance Conservatory, Kent County Theatre Guild, Dover High School, The Schwartz Center, and Clear Space. He has two adoring sons, Jackson and Harrison.
ALETA THOMPSON (Properties) has been active in Clear Space Theatre since its inception, as a board member, instructor, assistant to the director, director, actor, stage manager, and properties mistress. She has performed for CSTC in TINTYPES, OUR TOWN, EVERYTHING IN THE GARDEN, SIX ROOMS, THE ODD COUPLE, LOVE LOSS AND WHAT I WORE, THE LARIMIE PROJECT, among others. She is also known to surreptitiously sing backstage when she should have been working. She works for the University of Delaware’s Professional Development Center as a secondary literacy coach.
