BIG FISH: THE MUSICAL

Big Fish

Book by JOHN AUGUST

Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA

Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August

Presented through arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW)

ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

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SCERA

President & CEO

Adam J. Robertson Director

Allison Books

Music Director

Allison Books

Choreographer

Rebecca Boberg

Stage Manager

Harmony Brown

Scenic Designer

Chase Ramsey

Costume Designer

Deborah Bowman

Props Designer

Christy Norton

Lighting Designer

Elizabeth Griffiths

Sound Designer

Audio Engineer

Master Electrician

Chase Elison

Hair & Makeup Designer

Kelsea Smellie

Scenic Shop Manager

Zippy Hellewell

Carpenters

Zippy Hellewell

Ethan Harrison

Emma Goslin

Story Anderson

Scenic Artists

Faith Sage

Kalicia Moore

Brighton Aland

Vashti Coray

Stitchers

Kelsey Seaver

Deborah Bowman

Brooke Holahan

Costume Shop Staff

Becky Cline

Prop Assistants

Kaysie Norton

Paige Wright Electricians

Crysta Lamb

Story Anderson

Sound Asst.

Alathia Burnside

Deck Crew

Ethan Harrison

Cody Baird

Followspot Operators

Emma Goslin

Story Anderson

Performance Tracks

Right On Cue Services

Special Thanks

Robbie Cromwell

This project is supported by the Utah Arts Council, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

Cast of Characters

Edward Bloom ...................................................................................................... MARK GORDON

Will .......................................................................................................................... BRYSON SMELLIE

Sandra ............................................................................................................................... CHRISTIE GARDINER

Young Will ............................................................................................................. LEWIS CUMMINS

Josephine .......................................................................................................... HANNAH THOMAS

Witch ................................................................................................................. ADRIENNE HANSEN

Karl ..............................................................................................................................ROB CROCKETT

Amos ........................................................................................................................................SAMUEL BENSON

Jenny Hill .................................................................................................... ANYA YOUNG WILSON

Don Price .............................................................................................................. DANIEL BRADLEY

Zacky Price ......................................................................................................... JARED WILKINSON

Mermaid / Cheerleader / Ensemble .............................................................SHELBY HORTON

Dr. Bennett / Judge / General................................................................................ DREW CHRISTENSEN

Overexcited Scout / Fisherman's Son / Ensemble ................ JAMES (JEB) BUFFINGTON

Alabama Lamb / Ensemble ............................................................................... SIERRA PALMER

Alabama Lamb / Ensemble .............................................................................................AMY RAY

Frustrated Fisherman / Mayor / Ensemble .................................................. CALEB HAUGEN

Nurse / Bearded Lady / Ensemble............................................................................ EMMIE DRU WEBB

Cheerleader / Acrobat / Ensemble ....................................................................... MIA HARLAN

Red Fang / Ensemble ....................................................................................................... A.J. WINN

Nurse / Redhead / Ensemble ......................................................................... MORGAN MILLER

Cowboy / Ensemble.......................................................................................... BOWEN THOMAS

Zaximus the Zensational / Ensemble ........................................................................... BEN REYNOLDS

Will’s Son / Scout ........................................................................................... THOMAS CUMMINS

Scenes & Musical Numbers

ACT I

Scene 1: River Bank

Prologue ............................................................................................................ Edward, Will

Scene 2: A Boy’s Bedroom

Be The Hero .. ............................................................................. Edward, Ensemble

Scene 3: The Swamp

I Know What You Want ....................................... Edward, Witch, Other Witches

Scene 4: Near the Banks of a River

Alabama Wedding ........................................................................ Edward, Sandra, Will

Scene 5: Wedding Reception at the Water’s Edge

Just Take Another Look.................. Edward, Sandra, Will, Josephine, Dr. Bennett

Scene 6: Two Different Doctor’s Offices

Just Take Another Look (continued) ..................... Edward, Sandra, Will, Josephine Dr. Bennett

Scene 7: Central Park Stranger ............................................................................................................................. Will

Scene 8: Garage

Two Men In My Life.................................................................................................... Sandra

Ashton’s Favorite Son .................................................................... Jenny Hill, Townsfolk

Scene 9: Ashton Town Square

Scene 10: Fantastical Forest

Scene 11: The Cave

Out There On The Road .................................... Edward, Karl, Jenny Hill, Townsfolk

Scene 12: The Calloway Circus

Little Lamb From Alabama ............................................................ Sandra, Two Friends

Time Stops ................................................................................................. Edward, Sandra

Closer To Her........................................................................ Edward, Amos, Circus Folk

Scene 13: Auburn University

Daffodils .................................................................................................... Edward, Sandra

ACT II

Scene 1: Campfire

Red White and True ..........................................................Edward, Sandra, Ensemble

Scene 2: Bedroom

Fight the Dragons .. ................................................................. Edward, Young Will

Scene 3: Bedroom

Showdown ........................................................................ Edward, Will, Ensemble I Don’t Need A Roof ........................................................................................ Sandra

Scene 4: Outside a House

Scene 5: Ashton Town Square

Start Over............................................... Edward, Don Price, Amos, Karl, Ensemble

Scene 6: Hospital Room

What’s Next ................................ Edward, Will, Don Price, Zacky Price, Ensemble

How it Ends ................................................................................................................ Edward

Scene 7: The River’s Edge

The Procession ...................................................................................................... Ensemble

Be the Hero (reprise) ......................................................................................................... Will

Director's Note

by Allison Books

Big Fish has long been a favorite of mine and has burrowed its way deep into my heart. The complicated relationship I have with my own father has only made this beautiful storyline of familial relationships even more poignant.

The story itself is set in modern day, but the actual timeline of Edward’s life stories is kept somewhat ambiguous on purpose. It is meant to help the audience fill in the rest with their own experiences, making every aspect of the show even more relatable. I hope the beauty of the storytelling with the most real, honest, and emotional portrayals of each character will help each patron both consider their relationships in their own lives as well as transport them to a world of magic, wonder, and ultimately, understanding, through Edward’s storytelling.

May we all keep our loved ones alive through the retelling of their stories. May we all learn to have a little more common sense like Will without losing the wonder of imagination and storytelling like Edward. May we learn to see the beauty in both.

I hope you will walk away from this having been transported to our world for a few hours, filled with introspect and a deeper love and understanding for the relationships in your lives. Be the hero of your story!

Photos by Lauren Zufelt Photography

Cast & Staff Bios

(in alphabetical order by last name)

SAMUEL BENSON

(Amos) Samuel is thrilled to be returning to the SCERA stage. His last appearance was as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family in Fall 2022. Samuel spent his high school years performing with SCERA’s premiere high school musical theater group, Acting Up, with some of his favorite roles including Albert in The Secret Garden and Aaron Fox in Curtains. When he’s not on the stage, Samuel still plays many roles including podcast producer, songwriter, musician, husband, and cat dad. He’s grateful to his wife, Ashley, and their two cats, Hamish and Basil, for supporting him in doing what he loves.

REBECCA BOBERG

(Choreographer) While Rebecca has been performing in Utah County for 18 years, she has now found a new love in choreographing shows! Her most recent projects have been A Year with Frog and Toad, Mary Poppins, Newsies, Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper, The Fantasticks, The Addams Family, and The Drowsy Chaperone. Rebecca currently works at SCERA as their Dance Director and Volunteer Coordinator but aside from dancing and work, she finds absolute joy in raising her wonderful little boy, Banks, with her husband, Mitchell. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful cast and also for the many people on the production team.

ALLISON BOOKS

(Director / Music Director)

Directing this show has been an absolute dream for Allison. It is one of her most favorite stories, as she relates deeply to the character relationship between Will and Edward. Allison has a degree in Theater Performance and is an award-winning vocalist, placing first in the National Association of Teachers in Singing competition 2015 and

2016 and placing at Regionals in Las Vegas. Her vocal work has also included professional musical recordings as a featured soloist. Allison has worked as Music Director for a Fine Arts Summer Day Camp in West Los Angeles, CA, and has been featured in several films as well, including "The Single's Ward” and “Legally Blonde II.” Allison has been directing and music directing for the past several years in many different theaters. Recent directing/music directing credits: Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper, The Sound of Music (SCERA Shell) , Elf The Musical, and Catch Me if You Can Favorite performing roles: Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Ursula in The Little Mermaid, and Madame Thenardier in Les Mis. Allison thanks her amazing hubby of 19 years and her 4 kids for all their love and support!

DEBORAH BOWMAN

(Costume Designer) Debbie started singing and acting when she was four years old and has enjoyed the stage ever since. You've seen her as Mother Bailey in It’s A Wonderful Life: The Musical, Sister Amnesia in Nuncrackers, in Sister Act and singing in SCERA’s Night of Broadway concerts. Debbie feels blessed to have a high school hobby turn into her dream job these last 17 years working at the SCERA Costume Shop. She has costume designed many shows, with some favorites being Oklahoma, The Play That Goes Wrong,The SpongeBob Musical, Catch Me If You Can, The Drowsy Chaperone, Matilda The Musical, The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid, Hairspray, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Newsies. But her favorite role to play is grandma to five beautiful grandbabies, mom to two great kids (and their spouses), and wife to her extremely supportive husband John!

DANIEL BRADLEY

(Don Price)

Daniel is super happy to be performing this wonderful show at the perfect time and perfect place. Most recently, you might have seen him at the

SCERA Shell playing R.F. Simpson in Singin’ in the Rain, and Max Detweiler in The Sound of Music. He also played a tree, and a few other things, in HCTO's small cast version of Camelot. Other favorite roles include Santa in A Christmas Story, Benjamin in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, King Maximillian in Cinderella, The Prince of Wales and Robespierre in The Scarlet Pimpernel, Judah in Joseph...Dreamcoat, and Harry Witherspoon in Lucky Stiff.

HARMONY BROWN

(Production Stage Manager)

Harmony was born into a theater family, and has been grateful for the opportunities she’s had to help build sets with her dad, make costumes and props with her mom, and act with her siblings. She has found her favorite place to be is behind the scenes. Some of her favorite shows she’s been involved with are Romeo and Juliet, First Daughter Suite, and Starlight Express. “It all ends well, this much I know.” - Edward Bloom

JAMES (JEB) BUFFINGTON

(Overexcited Scout / Fisherman’s Son) Jeb is so excited to be in his second show at SCERA. Jeb discovered his love for theatre this year and has had the opportunity to perform in several shows. He started with Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at Hale Orem, followed by Bear in Johnny Appleseed with the Missoula Children’s Theater, Chip in Beauty and the Beast with Timpanogos Theater, King Richard in Robin Hood with Missoula, ensemble of A Christmas Story here SCERA and will be Gavroche in Les Miserables this June. Jeb is in the 3rd grade this year in the Spanish Immersion program. His other hobbies are soccer, football and track, but more than anything SCIENCE. Science, science, science. He hopes to someday study space and work at NASA.

DREW CHRISTENSEN

(Dr. Bennett / Judge / General) Drew is deeply grateful to be a part of Big Fish! He has had the privilege to be part of many shows here at SCERA over the last 10 years, and has found great joy performing with, and being directed by, such talented, amazing, and selfless people. He is also very grateful for the support, skill, and endless work and hours put into the productions here at SCERA by the builders, stitchers, and sound, lighting, and stage managers. “You guys are amazing!” He would also like to thank his wonderful family for their love and support. Drew is a handyman by day and finds deep satisfaction helping solve problems for others.

ROB CROCKETT

(Karl) (Answer to your question: 6’5”) Thank you for coming out to see Big Fish! To entertain and make life better is the point. Rob has been in a number of productions over the years. His most recent roles include one of the Gangsters in The Drowsy Chaperone, Phillip Lombard in And Then There Were None, Corporal Clive Winton in See How They Run. His favorite role still remains Ellard Simms in Larry Shue’s The Foreigner. This is the first time he’s performed at SCERA in over 20 years, and he is thoroughly enjoying it.

LEWIS CUMMINS

(Young Will) Lewis is so excited to be in his first production here at SCERA - especially with his little brother Thomas! In what little spare time he has, he loves playing soccer, football, and tennis. He also does quite a bit of film/commercial work, and can be seen in the latest Kodiak Cakes spot with Zac Efron and in the upcoming Hallmark movie “Branching Out.”

Cast & Staff Bios

(in alphabetical order by last name)

THOMAS CUMMINS

(Will’s Son / Scout) Thomas is so excited to be in his first production here at the SCERA! He loves to jump at Hangtime, ride on the Flowrider, and act! He most recently can be seen opposite Will Forte in the Sundance Film Festival hit “Aliens Abducted my Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out.” He’s also part of the Cummins Crooners with his 5 brothers, serenading friends and family each Valentine’s Day!

CHASE ELISON

(Sound & Lighting Manager)

Chase has been involved in theatre since he was 11 in SCERA’s Oliver. At age 15, he began working at the Lehi Arts Center, where he has run and designed countless productions in lighting and audio. Chase currently serves as SCERA’s Sound and Lighting Manager, and has designed lighting for many of SCERA’s Theatre for Young Audiences productions, most recently for A Christmas Story The Musical and The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. “I dedicate my work to my grandparents Jerry & Barbara. They introduced me to theatre and music at a young age. My grandma taught me piano for many years, and I had the honor of working with my grandpa for several productions here at SCERA. Love and miss you guys, ‘Ya done good!’”

CHRISTIE GARDINER (Sandra) Christie has enjoyed decades in theatre, film, television, voiceover and theatre education. She’s grateful to be back on the SCERA stage. Recent credits include Margaret in Silent Sky (Covey), Rose in Enchanted April (HCTO), Mae Tuck in Tuck Everlasting (Creekside), Elsa Schraeder in The Sound of Music (HCTO), Sandra Bloom in Big Fish (Lehi), Lady Macduff in Bitter Lemon

(Creekside), Meg Boyd in Damn Yankees (Lehi), Mrs. Cratchit/Charwoman/Mrs. Fezziwig/Belle/ Topper’s Girl in A Christmas Carol (HCTO/HCTS) and Charity Barnum in Barnum (Timp). “Thanks to Allison Books, Becca Boberg, Harmony Brown, the SCERA crew and the delightful cast with whom I share this stage. Thanks to God, S, H, L, C, and to Doug, my love, in whose face I see a lifetime.”

MARK GORDON (Edward Bloom) Mark is overjoyed to be back on the SCERA stage telling stories! Most recently, Mark played Carl Hanratty in SCERA’S Catch Me If You Can and as Clopin in Hale Center Theater Orem's production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Other roles include Fred in HCTO's 2015 production of A Christmas Carol and Combeferre in SCERA Shell’s production of Les Miserables (where he met his beautiful wife, Rian). He is humbled to the core for all the love, support, and sacrifice given by his wife and children. “Thanks for letting daddy ‘tell the story I've been dreaming of.’ Keep fighting those dragons.”

ELIZABETH GRIFFITHS (Lighting Designer) Liz received a degree in theater education from Brigham Young University. She currently serves on the Board for the Lehi Community Theater as a lighting designer. She works with several communities in their lighting programs. She loves designing for SCERA, some of her favorite shows have been Shrek The Musical, Into The Woods, Oklahoma, Mary Poppins, The Spongebob Musical, Disney’s Descendants, and Catch Me If You Can! She is also the mother of four very rambunctious children, Acacia, Josh, Emmeline and Grace! She would like to thank her kids and her devoted and wonderful husband Casey for all of his patience and support of her theater habit.

ADRIENNE HANSEN

(Witch) Adrienne received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music, Dance, and Theater from BYU and has performed all over the world. This is her first show performing at SCERA and she has loved becoming The Witch in this magical story! Some of her favorite roles include playing the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Trix in The Drowsy Chaperone and Judy in 9 to 5. When she is not on stage, she teaches a wellness class that focuses on dance, meditation, and connection. “Anyone can dance, everyone can connect.' Thank you to Kyle and my boys, Hayden and Tyler, for supporting me so I can do what I love!

CALEB HAUGEN

(Frustrated Fisherman / Mayor / Ensemble) Caleb is ecstatic to be making his SCERA debut in such a magical show! Previously, he portrayed Paul Sycamore in You Can't Take It with You and Uncle Fester in The Addams Family. The love and encouragement has been astounding, and he would like to give special thanks to his parents, sisters, and his cat Katya for supporting this creative expression.

MIA HARLAN

(Cheerleader / Acrobat / Ensemble)

Mia is so excited to be a part of Big Fish here at SCERA. She is planning on majoring in Musical Theater in college this fall. For fun, Mia likes to read and practice aerial arts. She is thankful for her parents who make it possible to do shows like this, and always encourage her.

ZIPPY HELLEWELL

(Scene Shop Manager)

Zippy graduated from UVU with an AA in Theatre Arts. He has been doing theater since 5th grade when he was in his elementary

school's production of Guys and Dolls Jr. and has loved it ever since. Zippy started off acting, but he also found his love for backstage along the way. He started working in technical theater in junior high and high school, as well as some classes at UVU. He’s spent the past few years at SCERA working on sets and backstage, and recently designed the set for The Play That Goes Wrong, Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper and A Christmas Story: The Musical.

SHELBY HORTON

(Mermaid / Cheerleader / Ensemble)

Shelby is so excited to be back at SCERA in this show. Her last show here was Seven Brides for Seven Brothers in 2021 where she got to play opposite her husband McKay. Her other credits include Jekyll and Hyde, Mamma Mia, The Music Man, Newsies and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. When she’s not performing on stage, Shelby loves to choreograph with her last project being for Regalo Theaters production of A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder. She is currently at UVU studying Dance Education and plans to keep sharing her love for dance with everyone. Thank you to my family, friends and husband for supporting me!

MORGAN MILLER

(Nurse / Redhead / Ensemble) From the small town of Pima, Arizona, Morgan is so excited to join the SCERA family! She grew up singing songs from Mamma Mia and Wicked and decided to be, some would call, a “Dancing Queen!” Since receiving her associates in Theater Arts from Eastern Arizona College, she has moved here to Utah to continue her studies in Musical Theater. She also teaches voice lessons at The Piano Place and studios in the valley! Despite how short she appears, she insists that she really is 21 years old. She hopes you enjoy this special show! @morganmiller432

Cast & Staff Bios

(in alphabetical order by last name)

SIERRA PALMER

(Alabama Lamb / Ensemble) Sierra is so excited to be a part of this wonderful show! She has been performing since the age of 8 and has loved every minute of it. She wants to thank her husband Sam for being so supportive of her passion for the arts. She hopes you enjoy this beautiful story and that it touches your heart the way it has touched hers!

CHASE RAMSEY

(Scenic Designer) SCERA directing credits include: Into The Woods, Oklahoma!, The Play That Goes Wrong, SpongeBob The Musical, Noises Off, Shrek, Cinderella, Tarzan, and My Fair Lady. He also wrote eight Theatre for Young Audiences musicals along with David Smith that premiered here at SCERA. Chase can soon be seen in movie theaters for Kevin Costner's epic Horizon Series (WB) and a new thriller called The Roughneck. Recent movies are Falling for Christmas (Netflix), Sweet Pecan Summer (Hallmark), Yellowstone (Paramount), The Storied Life of AJ Fikry (Amazon), Law & Order and Chicago PD. Also known for his work as past food network host as well as a show director for the Walt Disney Company, The Guthrie Theatre, Berkeley Rep. and for feature films. Chase is a published playwright and produced screenwriter. Instagram: @ chaseramseyreally

AMY RAY (Alabama Lamb / Ensemble) Amy, a California native, is thrilled to be making her Utah musical theater debut with SCERA, and especially thrilled to be a member of the Big Fish cast. She studied Dance at Brigham Young University and while

there had the privilege of dancing with the International Folk Dance program. She has also danced with local companies such as Percussive Footwork Ensemble, American Folk Ensemble, and American Rhythm Folk Ensemble (with whom she had the opportunity to represent the United States at festivals in Peru and Denmark). “Thanks to all my friends and family that are here to support!”

BEN REYNOLDS

(Zaximus the Zensational / Ensemble) Ben is thrilled to be making his debut at SCERA with Big Fish and can’t wait for this story to touch the hearts of audience members the way it has touched his own throughout the rehearsal process. Most recently, Ben made his debut at Salt Lake City’s Grand Theater as Tobias/ Ensemble in Sweeney Todd, as well as performing in the 2022 production of A Christmas Carol at the Hale Center Theater Orem. Special thanks to the cast and crew, who have truly made the process of bringing this show to life a joy!

BRYSON SMELLIE

(Will) Bryson loves a good film, and one film that spoke to him very specifically was Big Fish. It has always been a dream role for Bryson to play Will in the musical, and now thanks to SCERA it's coming true! Some of Bryson's recent credits include David in The Foreigner at HCTO, Mr. Green in Clue at HCTO, and Robert/Thomas Colleymoore in The Play That Goes Wrong at SCERA. Bryson wants to express his thanks to Allison and Rebecca for putting their trust in him for this role, and wants to thank his wife for her undying support and love. Bryson also wants to thank you for coming to the show tonight. “May you and your family have a magical and memorable evening.”

BOWEN THOMAS (Cowboy / Ensemble)

Bowen spent most of his teenage years playing football and baseball. He is an athlete but has always enjoyed the arts and loves the theater. He has spent several years training on the guitar as well as making and editing videos. Bowen has a love of all genres of music. He was recently part of Regalo Theater Company's Fiddler on the Roof and enjoyed his on-stage experience so much that he was thrilled for the opportunity to be a part of Big Fish. He is excited about the show and hopes that you will laugh, cry, and sing along with this talented cast.

HANNAH THOMAS

(Josephine) Hannah is a seasoned performer with over 10 years of dance training, six years of vocal training and 15 years on the stage. Some of her favorite previous roles have been Martha in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (SCERA), Ethel Toffelmier in The Music Man (SCERA), Ali in Mamma Mia! (Lehi Arts Council), Sister Margaretta in The Sound of Music (SCERA), and as a dance lead in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Lehi Arts Council). Hannah pushed herself as a director for Lehi Arts Council's production of Sense & Sensibility, an opportunity for which she is grateful. She is also a choreographer for the Miss Lehi’s Teen and the Miss Lehi Competitions. This show holds a special place in her heart, and Hannah is ecstatic to be part of this beautiful show. She hopes it makes you laugh, smile, cry, and cry some more. Instagram! @hannahbirdy

EMMIE DRU WEBB

(Nurse / Bearded Lady / Ensemble)

Emmie is beyond thrilled to be making her SCERA stage debut in Big Fish! She recently took a bit of a sabbatical from performing to serve an LDS mission across the pond in Manchester, England. Before that, Emmie has been seen in shows all over Utah.

Her favorite credits include Billie Jukes in Peter Pan at Pickleville Playhouse, Reno Sweeny in Anything Goes, and Marcy Park in Spelling Bee. Emmie would like to thank her parents and the countless dollars they put into her theatre training, and her friends and family for being her #1 supporters! ig: @emmie.dru

JARED WILKINSON

(Zacky Price) Jared is excited to be back performing at SCERA. He last performed here as George in The Drowsy Chaperone. He's also enjoyed roles as Legs in Give My Regards to Broadway and Charlie Brown in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Jared spent two summers performing in Nauvoo, Illinois as a Young Performing Missionary. He'd like to thank Rebecca Soelberg for continuously pushing him to perform, and Michael for being his biggest support.

ANYA YOUNG WILSON

(Jenny Hill) Anya is thrilled and honored to be a part of this beautiful show! Other favorite roles include: Alice Murphy (Bright Star), Marguerite (Scarlet Pimpernel), Fantine (Les Miserables), Mary Magdalene (Savior of the World), Jo (Little Women). She is forever grateful to her mother and father, brothers and sisters for their enduring love and support. To Payton, David, and Ethan: “You three are the heroes of our story! I love you!”

A.J. WINN

(Red Fang / Ensemble)

A.J. has always loved theater. He has done shows at SCERA in the past such as Cinderella (2020) and Bye Bye Birdie (2018). A.J. has always had a knack for theater as well as dancing. He performed as the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas with Lehi Dance Company (2020), danced his way in Newsies (2021), Something Rotten (2021) and Cinderella (2023).”

SCERA Board of Directors

Nancy Hale (Chair)

Jerry Loveland (Past Chair)

Bryan Pope (Secretary)

Abbie Scott

Dave McCann

Delynn Rodeback

Jason Craddock

Jeanette Herbert

Karlyn Norton

SCERA President & CEO

Marketing/Development

Adam J. Robertson

Operations Manager

Marketing/Development

April Berlin

Administrative Services Manager

Lesa Pulham

House Manager

Linda Campbell

Production Manager

Administrative Assistant

Danielle Berry

Brandon Fugal

Bryan Farris

Craig Werner

Cynthia Gambill

Glen Overton

Scera Team

Project & Volunteer Coordinator

Rebecca Boberg

Rentals & Special Events Coordinator

Brodee Ripple

Costume Shop Manager

Kelsey Seaver

Costume Shop Staff

Deborah Bowman

Crysta Lamb

Brooke Holahan

Becky Cline

Scene Shop Manager

Zippy Hellewell

Prop Shop Manager

Christy Norton

Sound & Lighting Manager

Chase Elison

Facilities Staff

Natacia Buckner

Skyler Grant

Dean Millard

Makay Anderson

PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Greg Olsen

Greg Reed

James Clarke

Heather Osmond

Jeanette Bennett

Jim Brickman

Composer/Entertainer

Ashly Delgrosso-Costa

Professional Dancer

Crystal Gayle Entertainer

Jennifer Durrant

Jim Evans

Mary Robinson

Laurie Stokes

Rita Wright

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

Gary Herbert Former Utah Governor

Michael McLean Composer/Entertainer

Box Office Staff

Melanie Holdaway

Tiffany Swank

Ali Pangan Kroff

Hadley Knight

Jeanette Smith

Kirstin Millard

Asst. House Managers

Dahl Jenkins

Quin Swallow

Betty Sager

Julia Krebs

Jakob Ellinger

Graphic Design

Stephanie Bird

April Berlin

Photographers

Rachael Gibson

Derick Wolsleger

Concessions/Ushers

SCERA Volunteers

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Sam Cardon

Terri Lindorf

Will Fowlke

Yevon Romney

Michael Martin Murphy Entertainer

Alan Osmond Producer/Entertainer

Ben Vereen

Broadway Star