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FEBRUARY 2, 3, 4, 9, & 10, 2024
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Mighty Goliath’s 63rd Season Production Music by Lyrics by Book by Alan Menken Stephen Schwartz Peter Rarnell Based on the Victor Hugo Novel & songs from the Disney film Originally Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions Orchestrations by Michael Starobin Incidental Music and Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin Dance Arrangements by Rob Berman The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
A Note from Director Timothy Richard (Ricky) Parks - They/He The version of Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” that we know today was first produced at La Jolla Playhouse in 2014 before being transferred to Paper Mill Playhouse. While based upon the 1996 Disney movie, the stage production also brought in many aspects from the book such as changing the ending, the relationships between the characters, and the darker tone that is prevalent in the second act of this musical. While not produced often, I thought this show was perfect for MGP due to the “Story Theatre” structure that calls for large groups and allows for lines to be assigned to everyone in the production. It also gave us the opportunity to bring in an onstage choir to embody the character that is the music of this show. While staying true to the Disney movie, Alan Menken also introduced motifs, songs, and other musical elements from the time period of the show. This show also asks you, as members of the audience, to look into yourself and challenge the way you may see the world and the way you see people. The main theme of this show is “What makes a monster and what makes a man,” asking us to challenge our perceptions of people. There are many heavy topics within this show such as Racism, Assault, and The weaponization of Religion to further your own motives. Quasimodo and Esmeralda are seen as “less than” due to how they look, be it the deformities of Quasimodo or the skin color of Esmeralda. With a story told against the background of beautiful music and the grand cathedral of Notre Dame, please come continued...
on this journey to see how two people hated by society challenges their notions and find peace and friendship with each other. Please enjoy the show and thank you for supporting local theatre. “Collaboration is being open to each other’s ideas and benefiting from each other’s perspectives in an open way.” Alan Menken, Composer of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
Timothy Richard Parks
MGP Wishes to Express a Very Special Thank You to the Following
Patty & Dave Frank Jennifer Dyke Erie Nails Ian Atwood of Live Nation Marco’s Pizza Romeo’s Pizza Sue Jagoda Susan’s Sugar & Spice A very special Thank You to all of the friends and family that gave time and help to our committees, production, musicians and actors. We couldn’t do it with out you!
To Bethany Pearce, whose musical talents make our hearts soar! Mom & Dad
Ele & Harrison - We are so proud of you both! Mom & Dad
Production Staff Director ............................... Timothy Richard Parks Producer ............................................. Jason White Musical Director ..............................Bethany Pearce Orchestra Conductor .......................... Sarah Novak Choreographer ...................Nicci Cassara Billington Costume Designer .................................Amy Lence Set & Graphic Designer .................Jennifer Gercak• Marketing Co-Chair .......................Stephannie Cole Marketing Co-Chair ......................Catherine R Geib Technical Director ............................Tony W Radca• Stage Manager ................................... Jesse Varner Asst Stage Manager ............................ Lauren Lash Deck Chief........................................Brandon Haas Props Master ...................................... Renee White Box Office......................................... Sandi Gerhan• Box Office..........................................Eileen Rupert• Production Photographer .................... Andy Dudik • Indicates Hall of Fame Member
Jess, We love you & are so proud of you! Look at how far you’ve come with dance, singing, & performance in the last year alone! We can’t wait to see what your future holds, & we’re here for you all the way! Mom & Dad
MIGHTY GOLIATH PRODUCTIONS SINCE 1959 Celebrating 65 Years of Serving the Schools and Community 1959 - Minstrel Show 1960 - Minstrel Show II 1961 - Kuties, Kapers, and Keystone Cops 1963 - Mighty Goliath Minstrel 1964 - Paddlin’ Maddlin’ 1965 - Guys and Molls 1966 - Unrest in the West 1967 - If You Lived Here, You’d Be Home Now 1968 - Lil’ Abner 1969 - High Button Shoes 1970 - Laugh In 1971 - Mame 1972 - Anything Goes 1973 - The Music Man 1974 - My Fair Lady 1975 - Hello, Dolly! 1976 - Oklahoma! 1977 - Damn Yankees 1978 - The Pajama Game 1979 - Wildcat 1980 - Fiddler on the Roof 1981 - Carnival 1982 - Annie Get Your Gun 1983 - Camelot 1984 - Guys and Dolls 1985 - The King and I 1986 - South Pacific 1987 - Brigadoon 1988 - Bells Are Ringing 1989 - Anything Goes 1990 - Singin’ in the Rain 1991 - The Music Man
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Mighty Goliath Productions, most often referred to as MGP, is a theater company which contributes funds toward the performing arts programs of the Avon Lake City Schools. Since its inception, MGP has donated over $280,000 to the Avon Lake Performing Arts programs. Formed in 1959, the organization continues to be entirely comprised of volunteers who donate their time and talent as performing artists, technicians, and administrators.
Congregation (Listed in alphabetical order Saint ........................................................Melissa Anderson Gargoyle ................................................. Delaney Anderson Romani Chorus ...........................................Angela Andujar Dom Claude Frollo ........................................... Ian Atwood• French Chorus ............................................Maggie Atwood Official/Soldier/Priest...................................... Dylan Bomba French Chorus ............................................... Brandy Burke Saint ........................................................... Nadia Clayborn French Chorus ...........................................Stephannie Cole French Chorus .......................................McKenna Coleman French Chorus ................................................Barbie Corba Clopin Trouillefou .................................................Alex Craig La Esmeralda .................................................. Emily Dezort French Chorus ..........................................Alanna Edmonds Romani Chorus/Priest .................................Jordan Fairplay Saint ............................................................ Rebekah Ferro Romani Chorus ............................................ Rowan Garcia Jehan Frollo/St. Aphrodisius/Soldier/Priest ........Joe Gibson Phoebus De Martin ...................................... Michael Grecol French Chorus ................................................... Izzy Higley King Louis XI/Romani ........................................... Yuta Hsu French Chorus ............................................ Hazel Ingraham French Chorus ......................................... Melissa Ingraham Romani Chorus ............................................... Sarah Jesse Romani Chorus ..............................................Amelia Krebs Romani Chorus ................................................Moira Krebs Romani Chorus ........................................ Connie Laettner+ Teen Jehan/Priest/Saint ............................ Donovon Lankey French Chorus ........................................... Janine Mackert• Gargoyle ........................................................... Jess Neiger
Quasimodo...................................................... Andy Novak French Chorus ...................................Sarah Clemens-Ogan Gargoyle ....................................................... Natalie Pearce Madame/French Chorus ...................................... Kim Rees French Chorus ..............................................Gwyneth Rees Saint ........................................................ Catherine Reeves Gargoyle ........................................................ Spencer Riley Saint .................................................................... Nate Rish Young Claude Frollo/Soldier/Priest .......................... Eli Ross Romani Chorus .................................. Christine Schmittgen Romani Chorus ...............................................Nicole Shara French Chorus ...................................Kathy Snezek-Kuhns• Saint ...........................................................Cortny Sommer French Chorus ................................................ Maggie Stahl Romani Chorus/Priest ...................................Dylan Stearns Florika/Saint ................................................... Maria Steffas Gargoyle ................................................ Monica Thompson Gargoyle .......................................................... Emily Turner French Chorus ................................................. Clark Varner French Chorus .................................................... Erin Welsh Romani Chorus ....................................................Ele White
Choir
(Listed in alphabetical order) Julie Case Di Crandall Kenny Dietz Luciano DiFranco Zachary Dragony Judy Fillinger Sue Jagoda
Rae Krebs Morghan Nedrich Heather Tenney Percy Tenney Lisa Thain Hannah Watson + Indicates Dance Captain • Indicates Hall of Fame Member
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Oboe ........................................................ Zachary Bennett Horn ..............................................................Lisa Cheshier Violin 1 ............................................................ Ellie Conner Keyboard 1 .......................................................David Coxe Drums ........................................................Malakai Crespo Violin 2 ................................................................Ava Davis Trumpet .......................................................Emma Escalier Cello ............................................................... Nora Fenske Viola ............................................................ Lincoln Garrett Cello ....................................................................Lily Henry Cello ...........................................................Rochelle Hylton Percussion .................................................. Alex Johncock Clarinet ............................................................ Vicky Joyce Trombone .........................................................Dave Joyce Flute .....................................................................Lois Lam Violin 1 .........................................................Cameron Lam Violin 2 ............................................................. Logan Lam Percussion ...................................................... Jack Lauver Clarinet ........................................................... Sarah Lucas Clarinet/Bass Clarinet ...........................Makaela Marasigan Bass Clarinet/Bari Sax J ..........................ay’Vion Martemus Horn ............................................................ Henry Maxwell Viola ............................................................Justin Schwab Alto/Soprano Sax .......................................Anthony Sessin Trombone ....................................................Lydia Ticherich Flute/Piccolo ...............................................Chelsea Welsh Percussion ..................................................Harrison White Bassoon .............................................. Maureen Wightman Keyboard 2 ..................................................Jennifer Wright Trumpet ........................................................... Tom Wrobel
The pit orchestra is excited to be part of such a great show & is thankful for Sarah Novak’s inspired directing!
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Get to know the dedicated artists of Mighty Goliath Productions Want to learn a little more about some of our Cast, Musicians, Crew, & Production Staff? Keep scrolling! You’re almost there! Find more information about our team of volunteers working hard to transport you to Paris for our 65th production, the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Act One
Act Two
The Bells Of Notre Dame ................................... Company
Entr’acte ....................................................................Choir
Sanctuary ............................................. Frollo, Quasimodo
Flight into Egypt ............... Saint Aphrodisius, Quasimodo, Statues, Gargoyles
Out There ........................................................ Quasimodo Topsy Turvy (Part 1) ...........................Clopin, Quasimodo, Revelers, Choir Rest And Recreation ................... Phoebus, Frollo, Clopin, Revelers, Soldiers, Choir Rhythm Of The Tambourine ............................ Esmeralda, Phoebus, Frollo, Quasimodo, Clopin Topsy Turvy (Part 2) .. Clopin, Esmeralda, Revelers, Choir Sanctuary II .......................................... Frollo, Quasimodo The Bells Of Notre Dame (Reprise) ............... Esmeralda, Parishioners, Choir God Help The Outcasts............. Esmeralda, Parishioners, Choir Top Of The World ........................Esmeralda, Quasimodo, Statues, Gargoyles Tavern Song (Thai Mol Piyas) ............................. Gypsies, Esmeralda, Frollo Heaven’s Light ................................................ Quasimodo Hellfire ...............................................Frollo, Priests, Choir Esmeralda .......................................................... Company
Esmeralda (Reprise) .........................Frollo, Congregation Rest and Recreation (Reprise) .......Phoebus, Quasimodo The Court of Miracles ............................... Copin, Gypsies In a Place of Miracles ...................... Phoebus, Esmeralda, Quasimodo, Clopin, Gypsies, Choir The Bells of Notre Dame (Reprise II) Congregation, Choir The Assault .............................................................. Frollo Someday ......................................... Esmeralda, Phoebus While the City Slumbered.................. Congregation, Choir Made of Stone ..................................Quasimodo, Statues, Gargoyles Judex Crederis ..........................................................Choir Kyrie Eleison ...................................................... Company Top of the World (Reprise) .....................Esmeralda, Choir Esmeralda (Frollo Reprise) ..........................Frollo, Jehan, Florika,Congregation, Choir Finale Ultimo ....................................Quasimodo, Statues, Gargoyles, company
There will be one 15 minute intermission between Act I and Act II
Mighty Goliath Productions - Hall of Fame 1997 - Howard Flynn & Paul Smith 1998 - Mary Lou Fortney, Joseph LeChaix, & Ed Dingledy 1999 - Ken Kisselle, Chuck Jones, & Katie Frindt 2000 - Bob Bolen, Bette Dingledy, & Lorna Lease 2001 - Bernadette Hisey, Alice Ramaley, & Gwen Sickimich 2002 - Mary Louise Schaeffer, Franc Powell, & Muriel Homer 2003 - Walberg “Brownie” Brown 2004 - Arthur “Kewpie” Jones 2005 - Marianne Andrews 2006 - Millie Greene 2008 - Anita Hlava 2009 - Kristen Jones & Kathy Snezek-Kuhns 2010 - Casey Wolnowski 2011 - Lorene Coughlin, Mike Kral, & Kathy Leopold 2012 - Sandi Gerhan, Eileen Rupert, & Fiona Walker 2013 - Joan Hofelzer, Ken Kowalski, Doris Webb, & Ernie Walker 2014 - Gary Fischer, Jennifer Gercak, Lynn Maslinski, Bob Peters, Joann Sarvas, Beth Van Horn, & Doug Warnke 2016 - Jessica Atwood 2018 - Therese Radca 2020 - Ian Atwood, Douglas F Bailey II, & Sarah Lynne Bailey 2022 - Dave Friedel 2024 - Janine Mackert & Tony W Radca Look for our Hall of Fame Alumni denoted by a • appearing beside their names throughout the program
It is with great honor that we as the Board of Directors induct JANINE MACKERT & TONY W RADCA into the MGP HALL OF FAME. Janine Mackert – Jan grew up here in Avon Lake and graduated from Avon Lake High School where Mighty Goliath Productions (MGP) has performed its shows for many years. It is quite fitting that Jan be inducted to MGP’s Hall of Fame on its 65th anniversary as she is the daughter of one of MGP’s founding members, Franc Powell. Franc was in on the ground floor of MGP’s inception back in 1959 with its first production and would be set designer for 14 years on and off through 1983. Jan’s mom, Betty, even got in on the act one year for the 1966 production of Unrest in the West. It is no wonder where Jan developed her love of theater. Her first show with MGP was not until 2000 when MGP put on The Pajama Game and this year marks her 20th season with MGP. In these 20 years, Jan has not only appeared on stage, but she has helped behind the scenes as well. Jan was elected for her first term on MGP’s Board of Directors in 2004 and served as Board President the last 2 years of that term 2005-2006. Jan is currently finishing her second term with the Board this year after having run and been re-elected in 2021 and has served as the Board’s VP of Administration. Jan not only leant her talents to MGP but, she served on the Board and performed for many years with Lorain Community Music Theater and is a member of the choir, Choral Spectrum out of Oberlin. If all that wasn’t enough, Jan tackled producing MGP’s 2023 successful production of SpongeBob the Musical. Jan has also served on MGP’s Marketing Committee for the last 3 years where she continued...
has spread the word of MGP and its mission through countless press releases across a myriad of media outlets. More recently, she spearheaded applying for and getting MGP a grant that enabled MGP to engage American Sign Language interpreters for the first time in its history to perform at the sensory friendly performance on February 4th, 2024! For this and all that Jan has done for MGP, we are forever grateful and are honored to add Janine Mackert to MGP’s Hall of Fame. Tony W Radca - Who knew in 2009 when Tony took his then kindergartner, Kate, to audition for Annie that 15 years later he would be joining the Mighty Goliath Productions Hall of Fame. Therese, Tony's wife, and a member of the Annie ensemble with Kate, told Tony they were looking for help to build the set for Annie. Tony helped build the set for Annie and hasn't stopped building MGP sets since. Tony was promoted to Deck Chief, then Technical Director. The Radca home, and specifically the garage, has become the first staging ground for upcoming shows, as it is the building site and shelter for the homecoming float. Tony jokes it isn't September - it’s MGP season, as the garage begins to take on the look of that year’s show. Finally Tony bought a hitch for his truck so he could even pull the MGP float in the parade. The garage has also become the staging ground for Boo by the Woods, and occasionally the random prop or set piece construction. Tony jokes he has moved MGP to new storage units almost as often as he has moved his kids to and from college. MGP items can often be found in Tony's truck coming to or from the storage unit for events through out the year. When Tony recently purchased his new truck, how he would be using it for MGP was taken into consideration. Tony and Therese not only offer their garage but often offer their home by hosting cast parties. Over the years the entire continued...
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Gladys Kisselle Lois Davis Those who touch our lives stay in our hearts forever. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. You will be missed.
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Gargoyle Statue
Delaney is a Kindergarten student at Powers Elementary School in Amherst. This is Delaney’s 7th musical theater production, & her 2nd with MGP. Last year, Delaney appeared as Gary the Snail, a townfish, & a clownfish in The SpongeBob Musical. Other favorite roles include Young Simba in Lion King Kids & Young Anna in Frozen Kids. Delaney takes ballet & tap at Midwest School of Ballet & also sings with the Oberlin Choristers. Delaney also enjoys running, swimming, teeball, crafts, & reading.
Melissa Anderson
Saint Statue
Melissa earned her Bachelor of Music & Master of Music Education from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She teaches choir & music at Amherst Junior High School, where she also coaches cross country & track. This is her 4th show with MGP & 2nd on stage with her daughter Delaney. Melissa's favorite MGP role was a narrator in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat & other recent local roles include Elsa in The Sound of Music, Uzo in Godspell, & Tanya in Mamma Mia. She also enjoys running & has completed two marathons & several half marathons.
Angela Andujar
Romani Chorus
Angela is new to the MGP family! She has choreographed at Lorain High Schools Performing Arts Center for 9 years doing shows Including Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Anastasia, & Little Shop of Horrors. Her current projects include choreographing You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown at Midview High School, Mean Girls at Lorain High School, The Addams Family at Avon High School & Finding Nemo The Musical at MAD Factory.
Ian Atwood
Dom Claude Frollo
Ian is a native of the St. Louis area, who moved to Cleveland after receiving his BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University. Professional: 14th Street Theatre (Hanna at Playhouse Square), Cleveland Playhouse, Western Reserve Playhouse, Pickwick & Frolic, Lakeland, The Beck Center, Dobama, Blank Canvas Theatre, Solon Center for the Arts to name a few. Educational: French Creek, Huntington Playhouse, Olmsted Performing Arts, Weathervane, True North Theatre, Cassidy Theatre, Clague Playhouse. Past Roles: Baker, Into The Woods, Shrek, Shrek, Carl Magnus, A Little Night Music, & Sweeney Todd, Sweeney Todd. Past MGP credits include Direction: Oklahoma! & Once Upon a Mattress, Musical Direction & Pit: Annie & Urinetown, Orchestral Direction: Beauty and the Beast, & Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, & Stage: Brigadoon, Anything Goes, Annie, Oliver, Seussical, Big Fish, Chitty Chity Bang Bang, & The SpongeBob Musical. Much love to Jess, Neil, & Maggie. TPOG
Maggie Atwood
French Chorus
Maggie is a 2nd grader at Westlake Elementary School who loves dressing up, camping, Barbies, dancing, & her dog Ada. Previous MGP credits include Beauty and the Beast, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, & The Spongebob Musical. She would like to thank everyone for coming out & spending your time with us & to please enjoy the show!
Delaney Anderson
Zachary Bennett
Oboe
Zach is a life-long Clevelander, husband, Christ-follower, & doodle dad. He has studied, taught, played, & served with many local groups, schools, & community ensembles. While this is his 1st MGP production, he has played in numerous musicals, such as South Pacific, Pirates of Penzance, & other ones without boats (they’re not as good). He is currently artist-in-residence at his house (easy audition) & works daily as a banker, where his favorite thing to hear from a client is: “You went to school for what?!”
Dylan Bomba
Soldier/ Priest
Dylan has performed with theater groups in the past & has performed in seventeen shows, but he had to take a long hiatus from the stage after college. After nearly a decade he is excited to return to the stage for his first performance with MGP.
Brandy Burke
French Chorus
Brandy is thrilled to be in her 1st show with MGP. She has enjoyed hanging out & getting to know her castmates. She wants to thank all her friends & family for their support.
Nicci Cassara Billington
Nicci is thrilled to be back at MGP, her 7th production! Credits include choreography in dozens of community & professional theater productions, as well as on the fields for multiple high school drill teams, dance competitions & performances. Nicci has been invited to teach Master Classes at the All Ohio Dance Festival, specializing in Choreographer musical theater & Fosse style. MGP holds a special place in Nicci’s heart as she resides in Avon Lake. Fun fact: Back in 2016, after Nicci taught the last routine for MGP’s production of Beauty & the Beast, her daughter, Vera, was born! And she was back for Tech Week! Much thanks to DB & Dad. Always, for Mom.
Julie Case
Choir
Julie has recently gotten back into theatre starting as ASM for 42nd Street in 2022, moving on to Stage Manage Cabaret & Little Scrooge this year at the Brecksville Theatre. This is Julie’s FIRST TIME on stage and she’s so excited to have it be an MGP Production. She would like to thank Tim for encouraging her to step out from behind the curtain & onto the stage. Julie would also like to thank her family for supporting all her adventures & the cast/ production team for welcoming her with open arms during this journey.
Lisa Cheshier
Horn
Mrs. Cheshier is recently retired from the Berea City Schools where she taught elementary, middle, & high school orchestra for 28 years. She also taught music in the Euclid City Schools for 6 years. She loved teaching & thoroughly enjoyed conducting the pit orchestra for many musical productions in both locations. She has a Bachelor of Music Ed. from Cleveland State University & a Masters of Music Ed. from Vandercook College of Music in Chicago. Mrs. Cheshier plays french horn in the Hillcrest Concert band, Heights Chamber Orchestra, Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra & in the summer, is the conductor of the Shaker Heights Community Band. Hi, I am Nadia. I am 14 & I really like to play my viola, play with my dog, read, write, draw, run, sing, do gymnastics, do color guard, & watch movies with my family. This will be my 2nd show with MGP & I am so exited.
Nadia Clayborn
Saint Statue
Sarah is excited to be in her 1st MGP production! It’s been some years since she’s done theatre & she is thrilled to be a part of such a supportive group. She is married to a wonderful partner with 3 cats and one scrappy dog. She spends most of her time helping animals at work, volunteering for a local rescue organization, & spending time with family. Shoutout to Hannah Watson for singing with me again!
Sarah ClemonsOgan
French Chorus
Stephannie Cole
French Chorus
Stephannie is delighted to be joining MGP for Hunchback of Notre Dame in the French Congregation, as well as Marketing Team Chair! This is her eighth production with the MGP family! She is the proud mom of two grown children, also MGP alums! In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering for her church, walking, reading, snuggling with her cats, and watching movies with her husband. Thanks for joining us, and enjoy the show!
Mckenna Coleman
French Chorus
Mckenna is proud to be a part of this amazing cast for Mighty Goliath's production of the Hunchback of Notre Dame. She may only be a sophomore in high school but she is very passionate about theater. This will be her 2nd MGP show & 4th overall show. She hopes 2024 will be a great year for everyone. She gives lots of love to all her family & friends as well.
Barbie Corba
French Chorus
This will be Barbie's 8th show with MGP. She loves that her whole family can be involved in MGP with her doing their own thing. She is a realtor & spends her free time playing pickleball.
Keyboard 2
David is pleased to return to MGP for Hunchback of Notre Dame. He has previously been heard in Children of Eden & Seussical. He has recently music directed Shrek at Cassidy Theatre, Seussical at Western Reserve Playhouse, & Something Rotten at Chagrin Valley Little Theater. He will be music directing both 9 to 5 & The Prom this season also at CVLT. David would like to thank the production team for welcoming him back to the MGP family.
Alex Craig
Clopin
Alex triumphantly returns for another MGP production. Past MGP shows include Seussical, Cat in the Hat, Urinetown - Dr. Billeaux/Ensemble, Big Fish - Amos, & The SpongeBob Musical - Sheldon J. Plankton. Previously, he has been seen onstage elsewhere in Kinky Boots - Lola, Shrek the Musical - Shrek, Little Shop of Horrors - The Plant, Legally Blonde - Emmett, & The Rocky Horror Show - Frank-N-Furter. The last of which earned him the Broadway World Cleveland Award for Performer of the Decade in 2020. Thank you to Mom, Nanna, Old Man, & Dove for their support. As well to you the audience for supporting local arts.
Di Crandall
Choir
Greetings Family & Friends! This is my 7th year with MGP & I am honored to be part of this amazing cast! I am excited to share with you this beautiful production of the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Can't wait to see you all! oxo &
Drums
Malakai is very grateful & excited to be part of MGP's production of Hunchback of Notre Dame. This is his 1st MGP production & he is super excited to be involved with this musical. Malakai is a Junior in high school & is a part of drama club, drum-line, & symphony orchestra. Aside from being a drummer he is also a sound technician & a broadcasting manager. He would like to thank his family & friends for their amazing support. A special thanks to Sarah Novak, & MGP for this opportunity!
David Cox
Malakai Crespo
Ava Davis
Violin 2
Ava is a junior at Fairview High School, & this is her 1st show with MGP. Outside of playing violin & orchestra, she enjoys listening to different kinds of music, & painting.
Emily Dezort
Esmeralda
Emily is thrilled to be making their debut with MGP. They have recently been seen as Sophie in Mama Mia, Dragon in Shrek the Musical, & Woman 2 in 35MM. They are a recent graduate of Kent State University where they earned a BFA in theatre. They would like the thank their mom for never missing a show & their dad for all the karaoke tracks & late nights making music. They hope you enjoy the show!
Kenny Dietz
Choir
Kenny- A junior in High School who loves theater & the arts. For her school plays, she has been cast as Grandpa George in Willy Wonka, a wolf/silverware ensemble in Beauty and the Beast, and also as a flying monkey in Wizard of Oz. Hunchback is her 1st show with MGP.
Luciano DiFranco
Choir
Luciano has been doing choral work since middle school at Avon. He’s done several large choral pieces including: Vivaldi’s Gloria, Mozart’s Requiem, & Samuel Barber’s Agnus Dei. He’s also done work for the Men of Independence, a barbershop chorus. Luciano is excited to stretch his vocal muscles for MGP's production of the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Zachary Dragony
Choir
This is my first show with MGP. Thank you for coming to the show! Hope you enjoy it!
French Chorus
Alanna is thrilled to return to MGP in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as a French Parishioner! Alanna was most recently seen on Cassidy Theatre’s stage as the Sugar Plum Fairy/Three Blind Mouse in Shrek:The Musical & as Nicola in Kinky Boots. Her performance journey started at age 4 with dance & continued with singing & acting later on. She has played a few other notable roles in the last few years, including a sardine devotee in The SpongeBob Musical through MGP, Mary Ann in Gillian's Island: The Musical, & Groovy Monahan in The Beverly Hillbillies, both at Medina County Show Biz. She’s also played various roles in musicals at her church & is an active member of the Cleveland Dance Project. She would like to thank her family & friends for their continued support! Enjoy the show!
Emma Escalier
2nd Trumpet
Emma is so excited to be a part of this production of Hunchback of Notre Dame! Though this is her 1st involvement with MGP, she has theatre experience, being involved as a cast member & in pit orchestras for other shows in the past, most recently Shrek the Musical & Newsies. Emma would like to thank her family, her music directors at school, & MGP for enabling her to take part in this show.
Jordan Fairplay
Romani Chorus/ Priest
Is taking part in his first MGP production. Recently seen in Kinky Boots..
Rebekah Ferro
Saint Statue
Rebekah is honored & excited to be a part of her 1st MGP show! She has done various productions around the area, both onstage & off, with some recent favorites being Shrek the Musical (2022) & The Producers (2019) at Lorain Community Music Theatre. She'd like to thank Monica for being the best carpool buddy, Ricky for being an amazing director, & Tom for putting up with her high notes at odd hours of the day.
Choir
This is my first year doing MGP. Last show I did was in the chorus of Music Man in the late 80’s at Lorain Community Theatre. I was lucky to do that show with my husband & daughter. Now this year I am fortunate to be doing MGP with my daughter & granddaughter. The cast this year has been so great and “my boys” have nicknamed me Grandma Judy. Just love being a part of this cast and how much of the family we have become.
Alanna Edmonds
Judy Fillinger
Lisa Gallagher
Keyboard 1
I am a music therapist & researcher at Cleveland Clinic, but I also love playing piano/keyboard with the Big Finish Band & in pits for musicals. I have done the following shows with MGP: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease (a few songs online during the pandemic), & The Spongebob Musical. Many thanks to Christine Bomberger for getting me involved in MGP, as well as to my husband & daughter for supporting me.
Ramon Garcia
Romani Chorus
This is Ramon’s 2nd show with MGP, & he is pumped! As part of the Romani Chorus, Ramon has been eagerly learning the music & dances so that the show goes on successfully. He thanks his mom, Maggie S, for bringing him to MGP. Enjoy the show & have a great time!
Jennifer Gercak
Scenic & Graphic Design
Jennifer is enjoying her 26th (wow right!) year as part of MGP, having been involved since she was a student at ALHS. She began onstage, but after helping paint & dress sets has moved to helping design & build them for the last few years. She also has served as the graphic designer for over 12 years. This found family means the world to her & she loves that she has been able to share it with her husband & children (who are 4th generation MGP’ers!).
Joe Gibson
Joe is happy to be returning for his 2nd show with MGP! Previous credits include The SpongeBob Musical SpongeBob SquarePants, at MGP, Kinky Boots - Charlie Price, at MAD* Factory, & Beauty and the Beast - Gaston. Jehan/ at Near West Theatre. Outside of theater, he works as a software engineer & enjoys throwing down in Super St. Aphrodisius Smash Bros. Melee (Fox). Joe would like to thank his fiancé, friends, sister, parents, & family for their endless encouragement & support. @gojibson @dochertyagency
Michael Grecol
Michael is a returning performer for MGP & he loves working with all the wonderful, energetic, & sometimes crazy family members that make up this amazing crew! This is his 3.5th performance with MGP (Shrek got shut down due to Covid) & he wants to thank everyone & everything that got him here, but mostly he'd like to thank his car! One of Michael's favorite roles he has played is the Lead Electric Skate in MGP's The SpongeBob Musical (though he REALLY wishes he could play the role of "Bon Bon Child" in The Nutcracker). He is so thankful to all who have come to support him & everyone in this great production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame!
Phoebus De Martin
Cello
This will be Lily’s 1st time working with MGP, & she is very excited to be in the pit for the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Lily is currently pursuing education at Cleveland State with a minor in music & has done many weddings & other pit projects in & around the Cleveland area. Lily would like to thank her parents for supporting her drive for music.
French Chorus
Izzy is so excited to be joining the cast as a member in the French ensemble for her 4th MGP show. She was apart of the Avon Lake Drama Club For 4 years. Previous productions include: ALHS Drama Club - The Faurie Kings Daughter - Troll Elphaba; Elf Jr. The Musical - Productions Assistant; Matilda the Musical - Productions Assistant; The Trials of Robin Hood - Ensemble; MGP - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Ensemble, Children of Eden - Ensemble, & The Spongebob Musical - French Narrator/Townfish. She was inducted into the International Thespian Society as a member of Thespian Troupe 5058 while at ALHS. Currently working at Childcare Center, Izzy does competitive cheer-leading with Top Gun All-stars, & loves to babysit, make shower/ hand soap, bath/shower balms & Hearts. She would like to thank all her family & friends for being supportive. She would also like to Thank You all so much for coming. She hopes each & every one of you enjoys the show!!!
King Louis/ Romani Chorus
Yuta is thrilled to be back on stage with MGP! He was seen most recently getting some courage as the Cowardly Lion in Theatre Agape’s inclusive & adaptive production of The Wizard of Oz. Some favorite roles have been The SpongeBob Musical - Old Man Jenkins, The Sound of Music - Captain von Trapp, Spamalot! - Dennis’ Mother/ Ensemble, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (twice!) - Judah, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Boris, & Mamma Mia!v - Ensemble. He’s a Pisces from Cleveland Hts who likes to find the essence from within, & would like to thank his family for their love & support. Thanks for coming, & enjoy the show!
Rochelle Hylton
Cello
As a member of Cleveland Cello Society, Rochelle has served as a cellist with Euclid Symphony Orchestra, Ashtabula Symphony Orchestra, Tri-C Orchestra, Suburban Symphony Orchestra, & Cleveland Women’s Orchestra. She is currently an educator at Chardon Hills Stem School where she also does reading intervention. Rochelle has worked as a cellist locally & participated in many community theater musical performances. Her performances include: Music Man, Fiddler On The Roof, Little Women, Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast (MGP), Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (MGP), Big Fish (MGP), The SpongeBob Musical (MGP), Next to Nothing, Titanic, Kinky Boots. She is currently a post secondary PhD candidate at Walden University & loves performing with her various orchestras.
Hazel Ingraham
French Chorus
Hazel is excited to make her MGP debut this year! She has loved singing & dancing with her “Girl Group” this year. Hazel is thankful to her Mom for doing this show with her & the rest of her family for putting up with listening to the soundtrack album on repeat for the last 6 months! Enjoy the show!
Lily Henry
Izzy Higley
Yuta Hsu
French Chorus
After a 20 year break, I am returning to MGP for my 6th show. I grew up doing MGP with my family as a child, & this year I had the honor of continuing that tradition by doing a show with my daughter, Hazel. We had such a wonderful experience together, & I thoroughly enjoyed being part of such a wonderful cast & crew! I would like to say a special thank you to my husband, who made this big time commitment possible for us. I hope everyone loves this show as much as I do!
Sue Jagoda
Choir
Sue joined the MGP family in 2007 in her first show, Anything Goes. She & daughter Ally had moved from the California Bay Area in 2006 & were looking for ways to connect with the community Sue retired as an earth science educator at the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley in 2012 after several years of long-distance commuting & continued to do professional development for K-8 teachers until COVID came along. She’s been an MGP Board member for the past 2 years, as well as a volunteer at the AL Public Library, member of the AL Garden Club, & sings in several other musical groups in the area. One of her most satisfying efforts in directing traffic for Second Harvest food distribution. Travel, photography, & grandkids in Oregon keep her occupied, too. Fond memories of past shows especially include Oliver & Joseph.
Sarah Jesse
Romani Chorus
Sarah began her MGP debut with 2023’s The SpongeBob Musical as a nautical nonsense member of the ensemble, & she is excited to be rabble-rousing once again as part of the Romani chorus. To the incredible cast, crew, orchestra, & directing team—Ah Ah Ah, it’s been splendidum working with you. And to her family and friends—May all your days be Topsy Turvy.
Trombone
This is Dave’s 29th year playing trombone with the MGP pit orchestra. Previously a member of the Ohio State University Marching Band, he still gets down to Columbus to march in the alumni game. The real musicians have suggested he keep his day job where he is a cardiologist with University Hospitals. Dave & wife Vickie have always enjoyed being part of MGP, especially when their children Katie & Mike were in the shows. Both of them are 10-year MGP veterans.
Clarinet
This is Vickie’s 29th year with MGP. Although she has had a few different roles in MGP since 1993, she will be playing clarinet in this year’s show. In her non-musical life she is a medical geneticist at the Cleveland Clinic. Vickie & husband Dave (trombone) miss seeing their now-grown children on the MGP stage & appreciate the role MGP played in their family’s lives.
Melissa Ingraham
Dave Joyce
Vickie Joyce
Amelia Krebs
Moira Krebs
Rae Krebs
Connie Laettner
Cameron Lam
Romani Chorus
Amelia is excited to be in her 5th MGP show with her siblings & mom! Amelia sings in choir with Brunswick High School & takes Broadway, Modern, & Hip-Hop at Medina Centre for Dance Art. Amelia will be performing this summer with her dance studio in NYC & is really excited to further her musical theatre training. She likes playing video games, rollerblading, crafting, & playing board games with her family.
Romani Chorus
Moira is thrilled to be a part of this year’s MGP musical! She is proud to be adding this amazing show to her list of shows that she has been a part of such as Peter Pan Jr. & Newsies Jr. with Medina Centre for Dance Art’s Rising Stars Program, Big Fish, Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, & The Spongebob Musical with MGP, & High School Musical with Brunswick Middle School. She enjoys student teaching at the dance studio, art, & hanging out with her friends & family. Moira believes that dance & theatre has impacted her life so much & she can’t wait to share this amazing show with you!
Choir
Rae is thrilled to be in Hunchback of Notre Dame, which is going to be her 4th show with MGP. The previous shows Rae she was in include: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat & The SpongeBob Musical. When Rae isn't on stage singing & performing with her siblings & mother, she is outside exploring the woods, baking, sketching or playing tabletop games with her friends. Speaking of friends, Rae has also made a lot of friends with common interests while participating in shows & rehearsals.
Romani Chorus/ Dance Captain
Connie is delighted to be a part of her 6th show with MGP, & the 5th with her kids sharing the stage with her! With over two decades of unwavering dedication to dance education, Connie is the program director & a dance teacher at Medina Centre for Dance Art where she teaches dancers ages 18 months to 18 years old. Beginning at Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts & continuing through earning her B.A. in Dance from Baldwin-Wallace University, Connie has had the immense privilege of sharing her love of dance with so many here in NE Ohio. Along with teaching & choreographing, Connie enjoys reading, cooking, & adventuring with her husband & their 5 kids!
Violin 1
Cameron is a high school senior at Avon High School. He has played violin for 7 years & has participated in the Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra, Contemporary Youth Orchestra, Northeast Ohio Regional Orchestra, & Ohio AllState Orchestra. At school he is president of the Avon Electric Orchestra & the Club of Avon Pickleball, is team captain of several eSport teams, & runs the Avon Book Club Instagram. This is his 6th show with MGP (Beauty and the Beast, Big Fish, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, & The Spongebob Musical).
Violin 2
Logan is an 8th grade student at Avon Middle School & has been playing the violin for 3 years. He is currently the concertmaster of the 8th grade orchestra & Wired (pop orchestra) at Avon Middle School. He also plays in the Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra & Contemporary Youth Orchestra. Aside from playing the violin, Logan also enjoys singing in the AMS Pops Choir. This is Logan's first year being in MGP & he is very excited to be in the pit orchestra.
Lois Lam
Flute
Lois is excited to be in her 8th show with MGP. Along with playing the flute in the pit orchestra, she has also served on the Board, done set design, & been in the cast. She is most excited to be playing with her two sons this year! In addition to playing for MGP, Lois is a member of the Patriots Symphonic Band. She is a Senior Stylist at Stitch Fix & a Legal Assistant at Hallett Legal Group. She thanks her family for their support in all her musical endeavors.
Lauren Lash
Assistant Stage Manager
Lauren is excited to work with MGP for the first time. Lauren was mostly recently seen as Ensemble/Dance Captain in Jesus Christ Superstar at Willows Edge Creations & Stage Manager for Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol at Clague Playhouse. She wishes to thank the wonderful cast & team working on this show.
Costume Designer
Amy has worked for professional theater & dance companies for over 20 years. Most recently, she completed her 6th MGP production with The SpongeBob Musical. Her work could also be seen at North Pointe Ballet's The Nutcracker, Tower City's Toy Soldier show, Cleveland Metroparks Boo at the Zoo Glow Show, Crooked River Circus How the Circus Stole Christmas, & many Cleveland Theater productions over the last two decades. She also spends her time as an aerialist & fire performer. She has flown through the air on silks & Trapeze, & performed death-defying fire stunts with Crooked River Circus, Sky Aerial, & several other local circus groups.
Clarinet
Sarah is so excited to return to MGP to perform in the pit for The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This will be her 3rd show with MGP, preceded by The SpongeBob Musical & Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Outside of playing the clarinet, Sarah works as a marketing coordinator for the Women in Manufacturing Association & enjoys playing Geoguessr & any video/board games. Sarah would like to thank her family, friends & wonderful fiancé Joe for their continuous support of her hobbies!
Logan Lam
Amy Lence
Sarah Lucas
Jan Mackert
French Chorus
Jan has been involved in 20 MGP shows & is very excited to be a member of the Congregation in this year's production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She is currently the Vice President of the MGP Board.
Makaela Marasigan
Makaela is the beginning orchestra & music exploration teacher at Troy Intermediate in Avon Lake. Marasigan received her bachelors in music education & woodwind performance from The University of Akron in 2021 & has Clarinet/ Bass been teaching & gigging in several cities since. Her favorite show she has played is Roger & Hammerstein's Clarinet Cinderella where she doubled on Bb clarinet, bass & Eb. This is Marasigan's first show with MGP & when she is not performing or teaching, she enjoys spending time with her large family & reconnecting with friends in various areas of Ohio.
Jay’Vion Martemus
Bass Clarinet/ Hello! I’m Jay’Vion & this my first year in the MGP Pit. I’m grateful & excited to have the opportunity to meet & Baritone Sax collaborate with some new (& not new) faces & am happy to be part of this year’s production.
Henry Maxwell
Horn
Henry is a senior at Berea-Midpark High School where he has played in Mary Poppins & Shrek. This is his first MGM Production. He plans to continue playing in college where he will study business.
Morghan Nedrich
Choir
This is Morghan’s 2nd show with MGP & she is excited to sing with the choir in different languages! She would like to thank her family, friends, & high school theater teacher Mr. Juguilon for supporting her throughout her theater career & believing in her abilities.
Jess Neiger
Andy Novak
Sarah Novak
Timothy Richard (Ricky) Parks
Bethany Pearce
Gargoyle Statue
Hi! My name is Jess, & I play a gargoyle! This is my 2nd performance, & I'm so happy to be a part of it. I've always been into the arts, & I finally get to express myself through theatre. Aside from enjoying all of this, I also take dance & vocal lessons. I'm an 8th grade student at Vermilion High School, & even with the production of this show going on, I am also a part of my high school musical, The Addams Family. Overall, I'm so unbelievably excited to have the opportunity to work with such a wonderful cast & crew.
Quasimodo
Andy is making his debut appearance with MGP. He is a vocal music teacher for Bay Village City Schools & has both performed & music directed with theatre groups around Greater Cleveland. Recent acting credits from area theaters include Leo Bloom in The Producers at LCMT, Reverend Hale, The Crucible at MAD* Factory, & Cliff Bradshaw in Cabaret at Sandstone. Outside of the arts, Andy is a distance runner, an avid traveler, & a dog dad to a greyhound named Jobey. Andy thanks his fellow MGP-ers for a “bell” of a time with this production, & for all friends, family, colleagues, & students that could attend.
Conductor
This is Sarah’s 5th MGP Show. She has played flute and piccolo in “Beauty and the Beast”, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. She directed the pit for “SpongeBob” last year and now has the pleasure of directing this wonderful show! Sarah is the Choir Director at Berea-Midpark High School and is excited to share the pit with many Berea-Midpark students and alumni. She would like to thank the production staff for this opportunity and also the pit members for taking this magical journey with her.
Director
Welcome to MGP's 2024 Production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame! This is Timothy's 5th production with MGP & their first time Directing by themselves. When not in MGP, Timothy works around different theatres in the Cleveland area including Brecksville Theatre, Blank Canvas Theatre, MAD Factory, & Cleveland Playhouse. They would like to thank the MGP Board for giving him this opportunity to bring this musical to life, the cast for their incredible work & patience throughout this process, the MAD Factory for allowing use of their speaker during rehearsals, & finally their grandma for sparking their love in theatre from a young age & always supporting them. Enjoy the show!
Vocal Music Director
This is Bethany’s 2nd show with MGP. Last year, she tried to pass as a teenager, playing Pearl Krabs in The SpongeBob Musical. This year, she is attempting to act her age, & has the privilege of serving as the vocal music director (i.e. Queen of Latin Pronunciation) for Hunchback! Bethany teaches 6-12 grade choir at Keystone Local Schools, & lives in Avon with her husband, two kids, & spoiled dog, Winston. She is thrilled to be involved in another MGP production with her daughter Natalie!
Natalie Pearce
Gargoyle Statue
Natalie is excited to be in her 2nd MGP show! She was previously seen as a townfish/minion/jellyfish/pirate in The SpongeBob Musical (seriously, this girl had so many costume changes!!) Natalie is involved in Girl Scouts, piano lessons, & dance. She enjoys singing, dancing, reading, & anything related to art. Natalie is in 3rd grade at Avon Heritage Elementary. She is excited to be doing another show with her MGP friends (& her mom!)
Therese Radca
Stage & Build Crew
I’m happy to be celebrating my 15th straight season with MGP. I’ve previously participated in the ensemble, served as Producer, Marketing Director and on the Board of Directors including as President. This year I’ve enjoyed making the set a beautiful background for this amazing cast. I’m grateful for being a part of such a creative and hardworking crew.
Tony W. Radca
Technical Director
This is Tony’s 13th show since 2010 with MGP. He is happy to be part of the MGP family along with his wife Therese & children Colin & Kate through the years.
French Chorus
Gwyneth is a senior at Bay High School & has a found passion for the Arts. She has been involved in theatre since the 5th grade when she starred as a Munchkin & Emerald citizen in Fairview Park Fine Arts’ production of The Wizard of Oz in 2016. She spent the next couple of summers performing in several of Fairview Park’s productions such as Annie, Seussical, & Beauty and the Beast. But her streak was interrupted when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. As life slowly came back to normal, Gwyneth has dove back into her passion for theatre. Over her high school career, she has been involved in the Fall Plays Clue & The Play that Goes Wrong, along with the Spring Musicals Bye Bye Birdie & Newsies, & recently she had the lead role of Dorothy in Theater Agape’s Wizard of Oz. When she’s not performing she enjoys spending quality time with her friends or her cat Betty, along with drawing in her sketchbook.
Gwyneth Rees
Kim Rees
Madame/ French Chorus
This is Kim’s 5th year working with MGP & she is thrilled to be playing the part of Madame/French Congregation. Some of her recent appearances include, The Wizard of Oz - Aunt ‘Em, Barbecuing Hamlet - Theodora Van Horn, My Fatal Valentine - Hattie Glick-Lucretia; The SpongeBob Musical - Sardine Devotee; Talk About a Murder Phoebe St. Self/Sissy Kowalski, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - adoring girl/ensemble, Who Killed Molly Howard - Elenora Straub, Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang - ensemble, Seussical - Vlad Vladikoff, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Irma Slocum, & Annie - Ensemble. The favorite role she has played was Ursula in The Little Mermaid Jr. the summer of 2021 with Fairview Park Fine Arts & Theater. However, this production is special to her because she gets to be on stage with her daughter Gwyneth again. She also would like to thank her husband for all his support of her love of theater & for taking care of Lily while she & Gwyneth were rehearsing. Lastly, she hopes to continue to pursue her love of theater as long as she is humanly possible.
Saint Statue
This is Catherine’s 7th production with MGP & 3rd on stage. Her last role was as the French Narrator in The SpongeBob Musical. She has served on the MGP Board of Directors the last 5 years, including as Board President the last 2 years. It brings her great joy to entertain & serve her community! Although not originally from Ohio, Catherine & her son are happy to call Avon Lake home for the last 16 years. Catherine thanks you all for joining us & hopes you enjoy the show!
Spencer Riley
Gargoyle Statue
Spencer is thrilled to make this Disney classic his 3rd production with MGP (he was in the ensemble of Beauty and the Beast & played Buster Blue Tang in last year's The SpongeBob Musical. Some of his recent credits include Shrek & Godspell with Lorain Community Music Theater & The Sound of Music - Uncle Max, with Olde Towne Hall Theatre. He would like to thank his family & friends for their support & for his cast & crew mates for making this a great experience. Enjoy the show!
Nate Rish
Saint Statue
Nate has been involved in music for his whole life, mostly in choral music. He has been singing in the Baldwin Wallace Men’s Chorus for the past 7 years, & is making his return to the stage for the first time since he graduated high school 10 years ago. He is ecstatic to be a part of this production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Eli Ross
Teen Claude Frollo/Soldier/ Priest
This is my first production with MGP, & I am very happy for the opportunity to be here. I have been in my high school drama club & the choir, in fact Mrs. Pearce was my music teacher. I am very thankful for my parents, family & the full cast helping & supporting me every step of the way.
Christine Schmittgen
Romani Chorus
Christine is thrilled to be in her 3rd MGP production. Having spent 6 months living in Paris, she is excited to bring the magic of that city onto the stage. Bienvenue à Notre Dame!
Catherine Reeves
Justin Schwab
Viola
Justin is excited to join MGP for his very first pit orchestra experience! A viola player from Avon High School, Justin is a member of the Avon Electric Orchestra & the Contemporary Youth Orchestra. He would like to shout out his super cool fellow pit members who invited him to join them this year.
Anthony Sessin
Alto/Soprano Sax
Anthony is a freshman at Berea Midpark high school & this is his first MGP show. Other than Alto Sax, he plays Baritone Sax, Tenor Sax, Mellophone, & some Bass Clarinet. Outside of band/orchestra, Anthony plays baseball for the T3 Warhawks & likes playing with friends. He also likes listening to music a lot every day. On top of all this, He is a very hard worker and loves doing what he’s doing.
Nicole Shara
Romani Chorus
Nicole is a voice actress & a sound designer during the day but is incredibly excited to be a part of her first musical & to finally stand on stage! Being a part of MGP has been a wonderful & humbling experience, & she is so grateful for all the people who have supported her along the way. Especially her boyfriend, Joe, her sister, Stephanie, & all of her close friends and family. She hopes you enjoy the show!
French Chorus
Kathy is celebrating her 20th year with Mighty Goliath Productions this year. She has held many positions with MGP including Producer for 8 years. Kathy was inducted into the MGP Hall of Fame in 2009. Being an Avon Lake High School alum, MGP holds a special place in her heart as it donates to organizations she participated in, band, choir, drama and the performing arts center. She wants to thank her husband, Ryan, and her entire family for their love and support.
Saint Statue
Cortny, MGP secretary, is excited to be joining the cast of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in her 5th production with MGP! Recent MGP credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Joseph and the Amaxing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Children of Eden, & The Spongebob Musical. She was very active in her high school theater & music programs; two highlights include being a part of the touring production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Brian Lane Green & when her high school choir performed in Carnegie Hall with John Rutter! Cortny has loved music & performing from a very early age & is thankful for all the opportunities she’s had to do just that. She is very thankful to be apart of such a wonderful community theater family & is especially thankful to her parents, inlaws,& to her husband Eric & children, Paige & Lincoln for their love & support throughout the years. I love you! To my cast mates it has been so much fun working with, & getting to know all of you! Have a wonderful show!
Kathy SnezekKuhns
Cortny Sommer
Maggie Stahl
French Chorus
Maggie is happy to be back at MGP for her 5th production; her 2nd with her offspring in tow!!! The family & community element is what makes MGP so special & welcoming. Maggie cherishes the friendships made here. Thanks to her hubby, Rick, for his constant support, & to her Nugget, for sharing in the fun.
Dylan Stearns
Romani Chorus
Hi, I am Dylan & this is my 2nd show with MGP. I played a bartender fish in The SpongeBob Musical & I am in the Romani chorus in this production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Enjoy the show!
Maria Steffas
Florika, Saint Statue
Maria is in her 7th show with MGP & serves as MGP's historian. She wants to thank the whole production team for working so hard to create this wonderful show!
Heather Tenney
Choir
I am an Avon Lake graduate. This is my 4th MGP show after a long hiatus. I am mom of 2 & pet mom to 1 dog & 2 cats.
Percy Tenney
Choir
This is Percy's first show with MGP & a recent graduate from Parma High School. They are joining mom & grandma on stage & hoping to make performing with MGP an annual event.
Choir
Lisa is a Powerfrau currently residing in Avon Lake with her husband, son, & four cats. When she is not breaking software for a living or busy being a mom, she enjoys seeing shows at Playhouse Square, mycology, & everything German. This is her first performance with MGP.
Monica Thompson
Gargoyle Statue
Monica is a northern based actor & director, & is thrilled to be on the MGP stage for this anniversary show. Previous MGP credits include The Spongebob Musical - Sardine Devotee, & Children of Eden - Ensemble. She also serves MGP as a member of their board (Communications Chair) & is a cast representative. She would like to thank Director Ricky/Tim for bringing this amazing show to life on the stage, & Sam for always believing in & supporting my dreams.
Lydia Ticherich
Trombone
This is Lydia ‘s first show with MGP. They have played trombone for 8 years & have played in the pit orchestra for musicals such as Oklahoma! & Mary Poppins. When Lydia is not playing music, they enjoy reading & playing video games.
Emily Turner
Gargoyle Statue
Emily is absolutely ecstatic to be involved in another show. She was most recently in Kinky Boots in the ensemble with MAD Factory. She was also involved with Barefoot in the Park at Workshop Players. She would like to thank the wonderful cast for contributing time & effort to put on an amazing show. She also says a special thanks to the crew because they work hard to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Clark Varner
French Chorus
Clark is very excited to be a part of his first MGP show as a member of the French Ensemble. Clark has previously had roles in a few MAD Factory productions such as Moana Jr. & Elf Jr. In his spare time he likes to play video games & practice his coding/game making skills.
Lisa Thain
Stage Manager
Jesse is thrilled to be the stage manager for this year's MGP production. It is both her first time working with MGP & her first time as stage manager. She has loved being able to gain more experience backstage stage rather than on it as an actor, has enjoyed getting to know all the lovely people at MGP, & can't wait to return next year!
Hannah Watson
Choir
Hannah is so excited to be working with MGP again! She was last seen in their 2010 production of Annie as a Star-to-be. You may have seen Hannah onstage recently in All Shook Up - Ensemble, at FCT, Barefoot in the Park Corie, at WSP, or Steel Magnolias - Shelby, at FCT. She is also overjoyed to be sharing the stage with Sarah Ogan again for the first time since 2011 & honored to be a part of Ricky's directorial debut! Hannah would like to extend love & gratitude to the cast & crew, to Erin Moran & Casey Venema for pulling her back to her theatrical roots, & to all of her other wonderfully supportive friends & family that continue to follow along with her artistic journey.
Chelsea Welsh
Flute/ Piccolo
This is Chelsea’s very first show with MGP! She’s super excited to be playing flute & piccolo in the pit for you. She’d like to thank the Pit Director Sarah Novak for inviting her to be a part of this experience!
Erin Welsh
French Chorus
Erin is a student at Baldwin Wallace University studying English & Education. A few roles Erin has been seen in are Little Shop of Horrors - Ronnette, The Little Mermaid - Atina, South Pacific - Liat, & more. After a 4 year hiatus from theatre, Erin is excited to get back on stage & thanks everyone for welcoming her into her first production with MGP.
Ele White
Romani Chorus
Hi, I'm Ele White. I love theatre, color guard & my three cats & dog. This is my 5th year in MGP, & can't wait for next year!
Jesse Varner
Harrison White
Percussion
This is Harrison’s 5th show with MGP, & his second time playing in the pit.
Jason White
Producer
This is my 2nd year as a board member & my seventh show with MGP. What an incredible cast & creative team to have for my first time producing with MGP! I would like to thank my wife for putting up with another year of me turning the kitchen table into a prop workshop. With two sons playing their instruments in the pit orchestra, & my daughter as part of the Congregation, I have a lot to be proud of in this show.
Renee White
Props Manager
This is my 5th year in MGP & I am so excited to be a part of this beautiful production! MGP "season" is such a fun couple of months for me & my family. I love see our long time MGP family on Friday nights as well as meeting the new additions to the MGP family.
Maureen Wightman
Bassoon
A trombonist in high school, I had the opportunity to take up bassoon in 2003 at age 47 & haven't looked back!! I'm a lifelong Avon Lake resident & confess I have never attend a single MGP production. The only other pit orchestra experience I have was A Chorus Line for Lorain Community Music Theater back in 2009. I am currently a member of the Bay Village Community Band & the Solon Community Band, where I am also the librarian.
Tom Wrobel
Trumpet
Tom returns for his 2nd time playing in the pit for MGP this year. He is an electrical engineer & has played in multiple ensembles, including other musicals, & enjoyed playing as a member of the Purdue All American Marching Band through college.
Mike Yonek
Viola
Mike is a devoted husband, proud father, canine caregiver, & full-time high school Physics teacher. When he finds time, Mike enjoys playing a variety of instruments, especially the viola. He performs with the Medina community orchestra & the New Horizons Orchestra at Baldwin Wallace University.
Thank you for coming! Enjoy the show!