Based on the play The Matchmaker by Thorton Wilder
Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion-Five, Inc
Hello, Dolly! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Director Andrea Avery Ray
Choreographer Karah Johnston
Production Coordinator Shannon Bicheno
Hair & Make Up Designer Christina Alft
Resident Choreographer Elise Dolan
Musical Director Karlee Cummings
Executive Artistic Director Tyler Hutchinson
Master Carpenter/Shop Mgr Jared Thornton
Lighting Designer Tyler Hutchinson
Sound Designer Joshua Boudreaux
Stage Manager Kate Gesch
Greenroom Director Laura Schadle
Resident Costume Designer Molly McKinley
Video Director Tim Dolan
Costume Technician Kate Zerbian
The video, photography, and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited.
Book by
CYT DALLAS STAFF
Executive Artistic Director - Tyler Hutchinson
Director of Operations - Rebekah Guidroz
Director of Production - Kate Gesch
Director of Education - Cassie Chisum
Resident Costume Designer - Molly McKinley
Resident Carpenter - Jared Thornton
Production Coordinator - Shannon Bicheno
Development Manager - Jenn McGarrity
Education Coordinator - Rebekah Williford
Costume Technician - Kate Zerbian
Operations Support Tech - Daniel Ivey
SPECIAL THANKS
Thank you to our grant sponsors for helping provide access to all youth choosing to engage in the arts.
Production Coordinator
Shannon Bicheno
Concessions
Jessica Jacobs
Jodelle Groves
Box Office
Randi Frucci
Rachel Robinson
PRODUCTION CHAIRS
Greenroom Manager
Laura Schadle
Front of House
Becky Trimble
Jonathon Fippinger
Wardrobe Seamstresses
Andra Schwenk
April Mosley
Lead Seamstress
Marci Moore
Program Designer
Shannon Gaines
Show Souvenirs
Christine Williams
Jamie Smith
Adreane Fippinger
Props/Set Dressing
Randy Porter
Master Craftsperson
Kay Drenth
DIRECTING TEAM
Andrea Avery Ray, Director
Andrea is an actress, a director, a theatre educator, a mother to four children, married the best man on the planet, a huge fan of The Office, charcuterie boards, seeing live theatre, and getting lost in books. Andrea spent some time in Los Angeles where she worked with top casting executives at Fox, Warner Brothers, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Lifetime. Her most notable screen credits are for her portrayal of Gabriella, one of the stepsisters, in Warner Brother’s A Cinderella Story; and as Linda Patterson, the overly excited trombone player, in Forest Whitaker’s film First Daughter. She has since gone on to teach others in DFW the art of acting for the camera and the skills required for success on the stage. Some of her favorite directing credits include Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play, Descendants, Little Women, Annie, Digging Up Dessa, Cinderella, The Humans, Dark Road, The Women of Lockerbie, The Wizard of Oz, and Beauty & the Beast. Andrea is also an advanced acting instructor for Fort Worth Actors Studio, a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild, a published author, and passionate about her role as an anti-trafficking advocate in the fight against modern day slavery. Andrea would like to thank her husband for his neverending encouragement and support in making this theatre life possible; along with her children who so lovingly put up with her distracted mind and bad singing. She would also like everyone to know that Mrs. Karah Johnston is the real MVP, and the show is so special because of her dedication to excellent execution and heart work! Lastly, Andrea would like to give the biggest air-fives and air-hugs to the entire CYT cast, crew and community for being the threads of joy that she has come to cherish and rely on every week through their authentic faith and welcomed wisdom. Hebrews 4:12
Kate Gesch, Stage Manager
Kate Gesch holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts Management and Musical Theatre from Eastern Michigan University, where she stage managed for the theatre and dance departments. Her resume includes Studio Manager for Dance Gallery Studio/ Peter Sparling Dance Company in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Stage Manager for the Undermain Theatre in Dallas, Texas, and Box Office/Promotions Manager for the Department of Dance and Theatre at University of North Texas. Since joining CYT Dallas in 2016, Kate has served as Managing Director, Stage Manager, Teaching Artist and Camp Director. She directed the MainStage show Alice: A Wonder-full New Musical.
DIRECTING TEAM
Karah Johnston, Choreographer
Karah Johnston began her early days on the stage dancing in the Nutcracker with her mom. She continued her training in the DFW area with Ballet Academy of Texas, Dallas Metropolitan Ballet, and Dallas Ballet Center. She spent her summers at Boston Ballet and Ballet Magnificat. Upon graduation she was excepted into the Ballet Austin and Ballet Magnificat training programs. She chose to pursue her professional career with Ballet Magnificat in Jackson, Mississippi. She proceeded to dance with Ballet Magnificat for six years touring full time nationally and internationally. During that time she performed original works from choreographers, Kathy Thibodeaux, Jiri Voborsky, Tennille Carver, Randall Flinn, Steve Rooks and more. Such works included, Freedom, Basic Instructions, The Night Before Christmas, A Christmas Dream, Scarlet Cord, Ruth, Deliver Us, and many more. During her time at Ballet Magnificat, she met and married her husband, Jeff Johnston. She retired in 2008 and joined the teaching staff at Ballet Magnificat School of the Arts. In 2011, and after the birth of their first child, Jeff and Karah moved back to Karah‘s home state of Texas where they had two more children. In 2013 Karah joined the teaching staff of Ingredients Dance Company and was the Director of Ballet for the Epicenter School of the Arts in its inaugural year. Karah is honored to be choreographing her 2nd CYT production. To the staff, crew, cast, and parents, I’m so proud of everyone’s hard work and commitment to make this show excellent. To God be the Glory!
Karlee Cummings , Music Director
Karlee holds an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, a B.A. in Music, and a B.S. in Music Education from the University of Connecticut. Karlee has 9 years of experience teaching private lessons and has performed in the UConn Concert Choir, UConn Symphony Orchestra, and various chamber ensembles. Since her musical directing debut for School of Rock, Karlee has had the pleasure of musically directing Matilda the Musical, Arabian Nights Gala 2023, and various summer camps. She enjoys teaching studio and trimester classes with CYT Dallas, and serving on the worship team at Victory Life Church as a soprano and keyboard player. She currently works at Rojas School of Music teaching after school elementary orchestra, and is a 1st grade teacher at Founders Classical Academy.
NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
When I was in middle school, I remember watching Hello Dolly! for the first time with Abigail Mattson, who was my best gal pal at the time. We were just two seventh grade girls obsessed with theater and becoming our little world’s next “leading ladies.” Abi made the theatre cool. She was also naturally more talented and a born leader; with people gravitating towards her contagious joy and wit. I realized early on that the best course of action was to “put on her confidence” and hope like the dickens that one day it would be my own. Abi lost her battle with Lymphoma about 10 years ago, and not a day goes by that I don’t think about how much I wish I could have just one more day of benefitting from her unshakable courage and authenticity and to hear her laugh again. I realize now that even at the vulnerable age of 13, Abi knew something that I didn’t: people were the mission, not the spotlight. So much of her heart’s song is woven in the themes of this show, into the tapestries of love and connection and purpose that we have aimed to share with you all during our performances: GOD’S LOVE. I am so grateful to the Father that He brought Abi into my life to give me the courage to participate in the theatre program those many years ago. Moreover, that in His mercy and by His grace I can finally walk in a confidence which now rests in Christ and Christ alone. Abs, this is for you, sister-friend!
“I want you woven into a TAPESTRY of LOVE; in touch with everything there is to know of God.” - Colossians 2:2-4
The Weaving
My life is but a weaving between my Lord and me, I cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily. Ofttimes he weaveth sorrow, And I in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper And I, the underside. Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly Shall God unroll the canvas
NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
And explain the reason why. The dark threads are as needful In the Weaver’s skillful hand As the threads of gold and silver In the pattern he has planned.
—Corrie ten Boom
If you feel like your life looks a lot like the backside of this tapestry, and you have never experienced God’s love, or you’re searching for a plan, then on behalf of the cast, crew, and myself we extend an open invitation to you to come and find any one of us. We’d be so happy to share our “backside stories” and how God is continually turning our chaos into character and our mess into our message. Your story is still being woven, dear one, and you are not alone. To God be the Glory!
Refreshments and souvenirs are available in the lobby.
Be sure to send a note and a treat backstage to your favorite Cast Member at the souvenir center in the lobby!
Elegance
Waiter’s Gallop
Hello, Dolly
Hello, Dolly
It Only Takes a Moment
It Only Takes a Moment
ACT 2
Irene, Minnie, Cornelius, & Barnaby
Waiter’s Ensemble
Dolly & Waiter’s Ensemble
Encore - Dolly & Waiter’s Ensemble
Cornelius
Part 2 - Irene, Cornelius, & Townspeople
So Long, Dearie Dolly
Finale Ultimo/Bows
Dolly, Horace, & Full company
CAST
Dolly Levi
Horace Vandergelder
Cornelius Hackl
Irene Molloy
Barnaby Tucker
Minnie Fay
Ermengarde
Ambrose Kemper
Rudolph Reisenweber
Ernestina
Judge
Court Clerk
Cook 1
Cook 2
Stanley
Mrs. Rose
Policeman 1
Policeman 2
Emerson Hodges
Samuel Porter
Adam Bishop
Lillian Bicheno
Daniel Ivey
Lydia Trimble
Addison Fippinger
Walker Guidroz
Rush Patterson
Rhyan Frucci
Simon Drenth
Salem Stern
Lydia Gesch
Anthony Henao
Jae Alft
Rebekah Alexander
Aiden Parker
Benjamin Wehkamp
WAITER ENSEMBLE/FEATURED DANCERS
Allison Jacobs
Anthony Henao
Caroline Sims
Emma Mosley
Hannah Young
Harper Brodt
Jae Alft
Kate Hayward
Landry Schadle
Lydia Gesch
Molly Sims
Rush Patterson
Selah Brock
CAST
TAP DANCERS
Allison Jacobs
Anthony Henao
Caroline Sims
Hannah Young
Kate Hayward
Landry Schadle
Lydia Gesch
Selah Brock
POLKA CONTESTANTS
Abby Johnson
Jeremiah Miljas
Kenna Frucci
Kinsley Groves
Leah Thornton
Nathan Steele
Parker Dockins
Tobin Woodward
TOWNSPEOPLE & PARADE ENSEMBLE
Abby Johnson, Aiden Parker, Ansley Dockins, Ari Johnston, Avery Goodwin, Benjamin Wehkamp, Brielle Gann, Caitlyn Wright, Charlie Hurtado, Colin Wehkamp, Denver Hines, Garner Schwenk, Jeremiah Miljas, Kenna Frucci, Kinsley Groves, Leah Thornton, Madeline Peugh, Nathan Steele, Parker Dockins, Rebekah Alexander, Salem Stern, Shira-Sion Vincent, Simon Drenth, Tobin Woodward, Trinity Young
DANCE CAPTAINS
Anthony Henao
Lillian Bicheno
Lydia Trimble
Rhyan Frucci
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Abby Johnson, 18
Townsperson, Polka Dancer
Abby is a senior in highschool and so excited to be apart of Hello Dolly! Abby enjoys all things theatre! In her free time, which doesn’t come around very often, she likes to drink coffee with friends, play pickleball, read, watch movies, and go shopping! Abby is so grateful for the directing team for their care and encouragement, her parents for their support, and Jesus for allowing her to have this oppertunity! Colossians 3:23
Adam Bishop, 18
Cornelius Hackl
Hi everyone, I’m Adam. It seems that due to my old age(18), I have somehow become a high school senior. Most days I try to get my school done asap so I can focus on what really matters. Various shenanigans. This may include teaching myself to sing opera, or learning how to do a handstand pushup, or trying to tap dancewho knows! (I still can’t do any of those)!
Addison Fippinger, 14
Ermengarde
Hello!! I’m Addison and Hello Dolly! is my 12th show with CYT Dallas! I am so excited to be apart of this show and hope you enjoy it as well! Psalm 139!!
Aiden Parker, 16
Policeman 1, Townsperson
Aiden Parker is a 16 year old with the memory of a goldfish. He loves all of musical theatre and is specifically fond of acting and singing, which makes him a double threat. He is especially fond of acting, which arguably just makes him a threat. This will be his 3rd CYT show.
Allison Jacobs, 16
Waiter/ Featured Dancer, Tapper
This is Allisons “fourth” CYT show and she is very excited! She has loved getting to know this community and has grown so much. She has loved getting to see God move in such amazing ways and can’t wait to see what comes next!
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Ansley Dockins, 11
Townsperson
Hey! I’m Ansley and I just want to say, you’ll absolutely love this show as much as I love being in it! The reason I love CYT is because it’s a judgement-free place where I can sing, dance, and act my worries away! This is a real fun one for me, being my sixth show with my CYT family! Thanks so much for coming and have an amazing show! Jeremiah 29:11
Anthony Henao, 18
Second Cook, Waiter/ Featured Dancer, Tapper
Anthony Henao has been in many many shows, and He’s very grateful to have spent his time at CYT for multiple years . Anthony loves to see the world and climbs any big rock he finds. He’s very blessed to be apart of this community and hopes that you have fun watching this show!
Ari Johnston, 14
Townsperson
Ari is thrilled to be in her second CYT production. Her first was “Descendants,” and she is excited to be part of “Hello Dolly.” She wants to thank her family for their amazing support, including her mom, Karah Johnston, who choreographed this production. She would also like to thank her Savior, Jesus Christ. She loves to praise the Lord and enjoys doing so by dancing, singing, and acting for God.
Avery Goodwin, 14
Townsperson
Hi, I’m Avery! This will be my 16th CYT show, and I am excited to be doing Hello Dolly! If you’re reading this, I probably either know you or you just like to read. Me, too! In my (very little) spare time I like to read, do other cool stuff, and read. Enjoy the show! Psalm 23
Benjamin Wehkamp, 14
Policeman
2,
Townsperson
Benjamin Wehkamp is making his CYT debut! He has previously performed in his improv troupe, elementary school plays and talent show. Benjamin loves to code video games, play wide receiver on his flag football team, star in short films and volunteer at his church with 2nd graders. His favorite book is currently Way of Kings. He is also an identical twin!
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Brielle Gann, 15
Townsperson
Welcome to the show! This is Brielle’s 7th show with CYT, and she is so excited that you made it! Brielle is a freshman at Flower Mound High School. Outside of CYT, she enjoys singing in her schools choir, annoying her cat (and her cat annoying her back), drawing, and doing homework (although she doesn’t technically enjoy this, it’s inevitable). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Caitlyn Wright, 16
Townsperson
Caitlyn is a homeschooled 16-year-old who loves Jesus, piano, yarn, theater, and puppies. When she’s not enjoying those things, she is watching a movie with her family or cracking jokes with friends. This will be her eighth show to be a part of, and she has loved all of them! Her favorite verse is Romans 8:28.
Caroline Sims, 15
Tapper, Waiter/ Featured Dancer
This is Caroline’s 8th production with CYT, and she has enjoyed every minute of it. She is very glad to have found a place where people are just as crazy about intervals and pirouettes as she is! Also, she is exceptionally excited to be doing Hello, Dolly! and hopes that you enjoy the show.
Charlie Hurtado, 14
Townsperson
This is Charlie’s first production of any type, but he’s always been a theatrical person. He’s played the piano since age five and especially loves stand-up comedy. He’s been homeschooled his whole life and loves making comedy skits and short films with his friends. Charlie’s grateful to be able to walk, sing, and dance as he is living with a noncancerous brain and spinal cord tumor.
Colin Wehkamp, 14
Townsperson
Colin Wehkamp is making his CYT debut! He has previously performed in his improv troupe, elementary school plays and talent show. Colin loves to practice with his seafoam green bass guitar, play quarterback on his flag football team, direct short films with his friends and volunteer at his church with 3rd graders. His favorite book series is the Inheritance Cycle. He is also an identical twin!
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Daniel Ivey, 17
Barnaby Tucker
Daniel has been performing for over 10 years and is excited to continue with Hello Dolly! His favorite recent roles have been Mrs. Trunchbull - Matilda, Jack Kelly - Newsies, and Dmitry - Anastasia! Daniel plans on pursuing performing arts once he graduates. When he’s not singing, dancing or acting you can find him, well, that’s actually most of what he does. Enjoy the show!
Denver Hines, 14
Townsperson
Hi, I’m Denver and this is my first show with CYT. By the time you’re reading this, I am backstage and I hope that you will silence your cellphones and thoroughly enjoy the show. And if you’re reading this it means you’re in the future... so what’s it like? Have we colonized Mars yet?
Emma Mosley, 14
Waiter/ Featured Dancer
Emma enjoys dancing and performing to use the talents that God gave her. She attends Arrow Christian Academy and when she’s not with her friends, you will find her playing guitar, cooking, listening to music, or being active. This will be her 7th show with CYT and she is beyond grateful to be a part of this positive community!
Emmy Hodges, 18
Dolly Levi
Emerson is a senior this year and this is her third CYT Dallas production. She enjoys leading worship at her church and playing guitar in her free time. She would like to thank her parents for their constant support and her CYT friends for making her feel welcome from her very first show. Thank you Jesus and glory be to God. Jeremiah 29:11.
Garner Schwenk, 14
Townsperson
This is Garner’s sixth show with CYT. She has previously preformed in Chemical Imbalance, as Rosamuda Dewthistle, Descendants, as Queen Belle, Mary Poppins, School of Rock, as part of Dewy’s class, and Matilda. She loves to sing, dance, play volleyball and board games, but most of all spend time with her family. She would like to thank her friends and family for always encouraging her creative side.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Hannah Young, 18
Waiter/ Featured Dancer, Tapper
Hannah is a thoroughly odd person who loves all dogs and most people. She has way too many hobbies and way too little time to explore them, but she hopes to someday be an old lady with plenty of time for tea and sewing/reading/crocheting/collecting desk lamps. This is Hannah’s 16th and final show with CYT, and she wouldn’t trade the time she’s spent here for anything.
Harper Brodt, 15
Waiter/ Featured Dancer
Harper is thrilled to be back on the CYT stage for the second time after performing in The Little Mermaid. She is so blessed to be welcomed into such a loving and supportive community and for the amazing friends she’s made. In Harper’s free time she enjoys singing, reading, writing, and baking. Harper would like to thank everyone involved, as well as her family and Jesus for another incredible opportunity! Enjoy the show! Matthew 5:16
Jae Alft, 18
Stanley (Waiter), Train Conductor, Featured Dancer
This is Jae’s 16th and penultimate show with CYT! In his spare time he enjoys assaulting his family’s ears with obnoxious guitar noises, bingeing a particularly good TV show (iykyk), and spending time with friends. It is a pleasure to get to perform with/for you all again! Romans 12:1-6
JJ Miljas, 18
Townsperson, Polka Dancer
This will be JJ’s 3rd musical with CYT and he is looking forward to another great opportunity to be on stage with such a fun group of people that have become a regular part of his week. Rehearsals, Studio Classes, and Productions have been such a fun and challenging part of preparing JJ for his pursuit of an acting career after graduation.
Kate Hayward, 16
Waiter/ Featured Dancer, Tapper
Kate is so excited to perform in Hello Dolly! When she is not at CYT (which is rare), you can find Kate at home playing piano, working, sleeping, singing, or reading (school books or fun books, you decide). She is so grateful for the uplifting community at CYT. Kate would like to thank her family for being awesome, and her. She hopes you enjoy the show!
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Kenna Frucci, 18
Polka Dancer, Townperson
After five years, 14 musicals, 2 summer stocks, and a straight play, Kenna Frucci is overjoyed to perform in her final MainStage production with “Hello, Dolly!”. She’d like to thank her family for always supporting her through her journey on and off stage, her friends for standing beside her and bringing countless memories to life, and to our Lord for being her to this at the perfect time. Philippians 2:3-4.
Kinsley Groves, 14
Waiter/ Featured Dancer, Tapper Kinsley is so excited to be part of Hello Dolly with CYT. Kinsley’s love of acting started when she was part of CYT Seattle so she was thrilled to be able to join in with CYT Dallas when moving to the area. Kinsley appreciates her family’s support along with her instructors at CYT.
Landry Schadle, 15
Waiter/ Featured Dancer, Tapper
Landry is a homeschooled sophomore who loves traveling in Europe, reading old books, talking incessantly about history, and being with her CYT peeps! She would like to thank Mr. Juan for introducing her to musical theater and the directing team for teaching her to be excellent! Enjoy the show!
Leah Thornton, 14
Polka Dancer, Townperson
Hello! This is my 13th show at CYT and I’ve loved every minute of it! In my little free time, I enjoy playing guitar and piano, serving at church, reading, babysitting, and spending time with family and friends. I am so thankful for this incredible community and all the amazing people I’ve met here. Enjoy the show!
Lillian Bicheno, 16
Irene Molloy
Hello, Dolly marks Lillian’s 16th production with CYT! When not at CYT, she loves serving on the worship team at her church! In her spare time she enjoys reading, singing, dancing, and binging TV shows with her mom. She feels incredibly blessed by the friendships formed through CYT. She’d like to thank the directing team for pushing her to be her best in all things. She’d also like to thank her siblings and her parents for being awesome and supporting her always. To God be glory! Proverbs 3:5-6
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Lydia Gesch, 18
First Cook, Waiter/ Featured Dancer, Tapper
Lydia is a senior at Flower Mound High School, where she is a member of the varsity choir. This is Lydia’s 25th and penultimate show with CYT, which she hates remembering. She loves learning new tap moves, going through research rabbit holes, being the funniest person you’ve ever met. Lydia is so grateful for every opportunity she’s been given, and wants to spend her senior year soaking up as much time with friends and family as possible, which is why she practically lives at CYT. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Lydia Trimble, 16
Minnie Fay
Lydia is 16 years old and a sophomore in high school. She is so grateful for this opportunity to be apart of another CYT Dallas production and cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store! She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her through each and every show. Jeremiah 17:7, “But blessed are the ones who trust the Lord, who have made the Lord their hope and confidence!”
Madeline Peugh, 15 Townsperson
Madeline is in 10th grade and is excited to be in her 12th CYT show. She’s been in High School Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Frozen, Jr., Mary Poppins, School of Rock, Willy Wonka, Jr., Music Man, Matilda, Anastasia, Newsies, and Little Mermaid. She loves singing and dancing and all her friends she’s met through CYT! Thanks for coming to the show!
Molly Sims, 18
Waiter/ Featured Dancer, Tapper
Molly Sims is a high school senior and is thrilled to be a part of her 8th CYT show. Besides preforming she loves doing school at coffee shops, her friends, Olipops, and FaceTiming her sister. She is so grateful for being able to grow her love for preforming in many ways through CYT and especially to be able to for the glory of God. Enjoy the show!
Nathan Steele, 13
Polka Dancer, Townperson
Hello everybody, my name is Nathan Steele and this is my 8th CYT show. Two years ago, I joined during Mary Poppins and have been hooked since on the community and the performance. I want to thank my family for the endless love and support, And my friends for being there when I needed them most.
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Parker Dockins, 14
Polka Dancer, Townperson
While he’s been backstage for several CYT productions, this is Parker’s first show on stage. He is 14 years old and spends his free time making art, playing basketball with friends, playing instruments, and maybe too much of it on Fortnite.
Rebekah Alexander, 18
Mrs. Rose, Townsperson
Rebekah’s been with CYT since she was 10 years old, she performed in their very first production “Into The Woods” as a Spirit Dancer. Now she is saddened to say she’s performing in her last CYT production. Some of Rebekah’s other hobbies include, Singing, Writing her book,and playing video games with friends She thanks her parents for all of their love and support throughout her time here at CYT, and she would like to thank the directing team! Enjoy the Show!
Rhyan Frucci, 16
Ernestina
Rhyan Frucci is excited to be performing in Hello, Dolly! This marks her 10th appearance on stage with CYT. When not practicing her overly ambitious dance moves or pretending to know how to tap dance, Rhyan can be found at FroYo with her friends. Favorite role? The one where she had a puppet (shout out Flotsam). Favorite musical? The one with the most choreography (Music Man). Rhyan hopes you enjoy the show!
Rush Patterson, 16
Rudolph Reisenweber, Featured Dancer
Rush is a guitar slingin’, politics smack talkin’ sun of a gun. When he’s not performing in Musical Theatre, he’s playing in his bands, Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies, and the new Pro Band Ampersand’s Oxford comma. Rush has been a part of CYT for two and a half years and enjoying every last moment. Colossians 3:23
Salem Stern, 14
Court Clerk, Townsperson
Salem is 14 years old and sings every chance she can get. She serves on her youth group worship team and leads 3rd-5th grade worship at church, is the soprano section leader in her school choir, and takes weekly voice lessons. This is her 5th show with CYT -she loves this community and hopes you enjoy the show!
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Samuel Porter, 16
Horace
Vandergelder
Samuel is a junior in high school. This is his 6 show with CYT. He has been in various production with CYT and outside of CYT. Starring roles such as Davey (Newsies/CYT), Ned Schneebly (School of Rock/CYT), and Spongebob Squarepants (Spongebob the Musical/ Village Tech Schools). He has come to love and cherish the beautiful community CYT has brought him into. He can not wait to see what God has in store for CYT and himself.
Selah Brock, 15
Waiter/ Featured Dancer, Tapper
Hey! I’m Selah! Including Newsies Summer Stock Show, this will be my 6th show through CYT Dallas! I have been with CYT Dallas for over 2 years and I love it so much!!! Enjoy the show! God bless Texas.
Simon Drenth, 18
Judge, Townsperson
I started this journey of musical theater 8 years ago. I feel so blessed to have worked with so many wonderful people in that time. This may be my last youth production, but the lessons I’ve learned have been invaluable. Thank you for your support of CYT Dallas. Enjoy the show.
Shira-Sion Vincent, 16
Townsperson
Hi! My name is Sisi, I’m 16 years old, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to perform with CYT! A lover of musical theatre, I love contributing onstage and backstage. In my free time, I like to read, sew, watch TV, do Sudoku puzzles, play piano, design shirts... yeah, I have wayyy too much free time.
Tobin Woodward, 15
Polka Dancer, Townperson
Tobin is a Sophomore homeschool student that attends Arrow Christian Academy coop. He is an active member of both Boy Scouts and RockPointe Church. As the youngest of four brothers, Tobin enjoys playing basketball and spending time outdoors. He is deeply grateful for the support of his family, friends, and the cast and crew, and is excited to take part in his second CYT performance. Enjoy the show!
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
Trinity Young, 15
Townsperson
Trinity has a passion for theater that lights up the entire world. From a young age, she was captivated by the magic of the stage where she could escape into different characters and tell stories that resonate with her. This is Trinity’s 15th show with CYT, and she is excited for many more to come!
Walker Guidroz, 13
Ambrose Kemper
This is Walker’s seventh CYT show. You may have seen him most recently as “Ben” in Descendants. When Walker is not acting with his friends at CYT, he enjoys percussion, football and listening to music.
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS
Bailey Tilger, 17
Assistant Stage Manager
Hi y’all! My name is Bailey and I’m a homeschooled junior in high school. This my third show working behind the scenes at CYT, and my first time as ASM! It’s been a blast with the cast as they make this show incredible! I hope you laugh and enjoy the show as much as I have!
Payton Williams, 16
Assistant Stage Manager
Hello! Payton is currently a sophomore at Flower Mound High School. She has been with CYT for over six years and has loved every minute of it! She has performed in 13 productions and has been crew for 6. This is her second time assistant stage managing. Payton also does theater and choir at her school. Enjoy the show! Philippians 4:6
