Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee | Originally directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group | Original Broadway Orchestrations by Dave Metzger | Original Broadway Music Supervision and Arrangements by Stephen Oremus | Additional Broadway Dance Arrangements by David Chase
Disney's Frozen is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
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Producer SCERA
Adam J. Robertson
President & CEO
Director/ Choreographer
Brodee Ripple
Music Director
Kyle Harper
Production Stage Manager
Crysta May Lamb
Scenic Designer
Garrett Roblyer
Costume Designers
Deborah Bowman
Kelsey Seaver
Lighting Designer
Elizabeth Griffiths
Properties Designer
Prop Shop Manager
Opal Tolman
Sound Designer
Audio Engineer
Master Electrician
Chase Elison
Hair & Makeup Designer
Rachael Lundberg
Sven Puppet Design/Fabrication
Erin Bjorn
Dance Captains
Corinne Brown
Emeline Terranova
Assistant Stage Manager
Sam MacDonald
Scene Shop Manager
Ethan Harrison
Carpenters
Ethan Harrison
Nick Wilson Ej Lewis
Maxwell Warren
Ryan McGirr
Scenic Artists
Faith Sage
Blakely Creamer
Brynn Hartley
Sofia Schofield
Emily Wiley
Strike Crew
Noah Ghent
Brody Guinn
Costume Shop Manager
Kelsey Seaver
Stitchers
Kelsey Seaver
Deborah Bowman
Malena Call
This project is supported by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
Costume Shop Staff
Crysta Lamb
Malena Call
Props Assistants
Sabrina Jewell
Mable Evans
Sound Assistant
Alathia Burnside
Deck Crew
Ethan Harrison
Sam MacDonald
Electricians
Crysta Lamb
Ryan McGirr
Maxwell Warren
Followspot Operators
Cody Baird
Benjamin Wilson
CAST of CHARACTERS CAST of CHARACTERS
Elsa ......................................................................................................... MAE SOELBERG
Anna ................................................................................................... REBECCA VARNEY
End This Winter ................................................................................ Volunteers, Weselton Monster............................................................................................ Volunteers, Elsa, Hans
Kristoff Lullaby Tag ..................................................................................................... Kristoff
Scene 6: Whiteout / Thaw
Colder by the Minute ................................... Townspeople, Anna, Kristoff, Elsa, Hans
Finale ................................................................ Elsa, Townspeople, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff
NOTE: There are strobe lights and fog in this production
DIRECTOR'S NOTE
DIRECTOR'S NOTE
By Brodee Ripple
When presented with the opportunity to direct Frozen, I was ecstatic and terrified. How does anyone tackle such a massive show? How do we create Disney magic for all ages? Everyone knows the story of Frozen, so what could we do to add to this beloved story while still respecting the original? I wanted to look at the story we all love and see if anything stood out to me on a deeper level beyond the incredible music and magic ice powers. As I pondered these characters, things I couldn't believe I had overlooked before—while watching a cute movie about sisters—began to stand out.
During callbacks while discussing the characters, the show's theme became glaringly obvious: love. Every character’s decision comes from a place of love, even when that love leads them to make mistakes. Elsa isolates herself because she loves Anna and fears hurting her, while Anna rushes into dangerous situations because of her deep desire to reconnect with her sister. Kristoff loves Anna to the point of being willing to sacrifice his own happiness for her needs. Olaf is created out of the love these sisters share. Hans loves Hans. Every character moves through the world trying to do what they believe is best for those they love, often not listening to those they are looking after, but rather the voices in their own heads. Once the characters begin to not only love each other but also communicate and listen to each other, they start working together to create the love they always intended. It feels all too familiar to real life... besides the talking snowman.
A huge portion of loving is support. This cast has been one of the most supportive casts I have worked with. A handful of cast members had to step away from the production for various reasons. Not only were the cast members who had to step away from their hard work met with love, understanding, and compassion, but those who stepped in to learn a complicated show in such a short time were met with cheers, extra rehearsal time, and teamwork. To the cast that remained positive and loving at every turn, I cannot thank you enough for being exactly who you are and bringing everything you did to create this beautiful world of Arendelle. To Sammy, Mae, Katelyn, and Kenya: thank you for ALL of your hard work, grace and laughter. I love you all endlessly and consider myself lucky to get to work with you in whatever time we had. So many people work on a show that an audience will never see. Hours of work, communication, and collaboration go into every small detail. We are very lucky to have Crysta, Kyle, Garrett, Ethan, Liz, Debbie, Kelsey, Chase, Opal, Erin, Adam and the countless people who work on their teams be part of the family that brought all of this magic to life. I would be remiss not to say a huge thank you to some of my closest people: Kathryn, Lisa, Gwen, and Tanner who listened to my crazy ideas and celebrated all my small victories with me. Theatre truly is a team sport and everyone rallied together to collaborate in a way a director can only dream about. Thank you all for supporting each other and me as I asked for the moon, and you delivered even more.
I hope this show entertains and enlightens, and that we all see this through a different lens than we have in the past. This show taught me it is never too late to start something new ("For the First Time in Forever"), sometimes we just need to take a breath and accept things ("Let it Go"), that we should always fight for the relationships that are important to us ("I Can't Lose You"), and that when we all work together and support each other for who we are and where we are on our journey we can make magic together ("Finale"). Thank you for coming to this show and we all hope you leave with a song in your heart and a little bit more love to share with everyone around you.
CAST & STAFF BIOGRAPHIES CAST & STAFF
(in alphabetical order by last name)
DEBORAH BOWMAN
(Costume Designer) Debbie started singing and acting when she was four years old and has enjoyed the stage ever since, and you've seen her singing in SCERA’s Night of Broadway concerts. Debbie feels blessed to have a high school hobby turn into her dream job these last 18 years working at the SCERA Costume Shop. She has costume designed many shows, with some favorites being Hadestown Teen Edition, Hello, Dolly, Les Mis School Edition, Fiddler on the Roof, Big Fish, 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!
CORINNE BROWN
(Dance Captain / Ensemble) Corinne is thrilled to be back on the Shell stage for the third time! She was last seen here in Newsies last summer and Matilda in 2021. Other stage credits include A Christmas Carol with Hale Centre Theatre Sandy (Topper’s Girl), Seussical with Hale Centre Theatre Orem (Bird Girl), Newsies with Draper Historic Theatre (Jojo), and The Addams Family with Lehi Arts Council (Wednesday Addams). Corinne is currently a student at UVU with plans to study Theatre Arts.
JACKSON EL HALTA
(Olaf) Jackson is so excited and grateful for this opportunity to be in Frozen this summer! He is going to be a freshman at UVU in the Musical Theater BFA program beginning in the fall. Some of his favorite roles include Caroler in A Christmas Carol (The Ruth), Piangi in The Phantom of the Opera (The Ruth) Patrick in Spongebob the Musical (HCTO), Zebulon in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (HCTO), Bombatabois / Ensemble in Les Miserables Teen Edition (SCERA), and Horton in Seussical (Cedar Valley High School).
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, and he currently serves as SCERA’s Sound and Lighting Manager, where he has designed lighting for many of SCERA’s Theatre for Young Audiences productions. “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!’”
JAMES ESTES
(King Agnarr / Ensemble) James is thrilled to be performing in his first musical at the Shell. He loves to sing and is growing to love the dancing and acting that musical theater has to offer. A Structural
Engineer by day, James enjoys playing sports and spending time with his wife and family.
ELIZABETH GRIFFITHS
(Lighting Designer) Liz is a graduate of Brigham Young University in Theater Education. She has been a guest lighting instructor at a number of high schools, teaches and designs with the Lehi Arts Council and loves to design for SCERA. Some favorite designs include: Hadestown Teen Edition, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Annie, The Little Mermaid, Big Fish, Shrek and Into the Woods. She has four wonderful children and an amazing husband who is so supportive of her theater habit!
KYLE HARPER
(Music Director) Kyle is so excited to be working for SCERA on this production of Frozen! Kyle has been music directing for HCTO/ The Ruth for six years and has music directed for the Lehi Arts Council and HCT. Kyle has earned both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Music Education and is currently the choir teacher at Cedar Valley High School in Eagle Mountain. Kyle is grateful to his wife, Shani, and his children, Zoe and Heath—he couldn’t have done this without their support.
ETHAN HARRISON
(Scene Shop Manager)
Ethan has been building sets and working backstage at SCERA since 2022, and has proudly worked on every single show since, including set designing Hadestown Teen Edition, The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs and A Peter Rabbit Tale at SCERA. He has always been inspired by the creativity of SCERA's sets, especially on the outdoor stage, so is excited to be building them himself. His love for set construction has been strengthened by his
family who have all built many sets alongside him. He is grateful for his Pops and Mrs. Wygant for teaching him the craft as well as his SCERA tech family for their support and camaraderie! "The real credit goes to my amazing staff! You guys all rock!"
CRYSTA MAY LAMB
(Production Stage Manager) Crysta works as a stage manager and theatre technician around the valley but is most happy to call SCERA her home, where she is also SCERA’s Production Manager. She’s grateful to be here at SCERA Shell for her 16th summer. Some of her favorite SCERA credits include Hello Dolly!, Mary Poppins, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Beauty and the Beast, Bye Bye Birdie, Oklahoma!, and Les Miserables. She also works at BYU as the Dance Production Stage Manager working on more than 20 dance productions yearly including contemporary, cultural, ballet, world, and ballroom. Much love and thanks to Daxton and her SCERA family for their love and support.
TODD LEEMASTER
(Hans) Todd is so excited to make his debut performance with SCERA as Hans of the Southern Isles. Recently, Todd has had the privilege to perform with The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (Avram - Fiddler on the Roof), Sentinel Theater (Daddy Cane - Bright Star), and ACT (Moses - The Prince of Egypt). Special thanks and love to his wife Brooke for always supporting and sacrificing for his passions, and to his daughter Josie who reminds him to “Let It Go.” The best, most beautiful 3-year-old in the world!
RACHAEL LUNDBERG (Hair & Makeup Designer)
As a mom of three boys and a wife to a husband, theater hair is my ultimate creative outlet! I have absolutely loved being a part of SCERA
CAST & STAFF BIOGRAPHIES CAST & STAFF BIOGRAPHIES
(in alphabetical order by last name)
and bringing such iconic characters to life. The theater is truly where I have found my home, and I'm so grateful to share that magic with this incredible cast and audience."
AVA MAGALEI
(Queen Iduna / Ensemble) Ava is excited to be making her SCERA debut! Acting has been a favorite hobby for her since age 8, and previous favorite roles include Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Cinderella in Cinderella, and Marguerite in The Scarlet Pimpernel. When not onstage, Ava likes writing music, spending time with her family friends, and taking naps. Big thanks to the Frozen cast and crew for this adventure, and to her family and boyfriend for the constant love and support.
JAKE NILSON
(Kristoff) ) Jake is thrilled to be returning to the Shell for his third show! Jake has previously appeared as Cornelius in Hello, Dolly! and Cowboy Bob in Footloose. This show is especially special for Jake because he gets to play across from the real love of his life, Rebecca Varney. Jake has found his own magic at the Shell, and hopes that you find yours at SCERA’s Frozen!
JOSEPHINE REYNOLDS
(Young Anna) Jojo is beyond excited to play a real life sister to her real life sister this summer in Arendelle! Her previous theater credits include Young Cosette in Les Miserables at Center Stage and ensemble in Finding Nemo Jr at The Ruth. She was featured as the tumbling buffoon
last year in Ballet West’s Nutcracker and she also starred in her first feature length film, The Genesis Project, this year. She is a very energetic 9 years old who loves to dance, tumble, sing and play tennis. She is a member of Rise up Children’s choir and loved touring Europe with them last summer. Thanks to SCERA for this amazing opportunity!
NOELLE REYNOLDS
(Young Elsa) Noelle is an enthusiastic 11 year old who loves to sing, dance, tumble and play tennis. She was most recently seen in the ensemble of Finding Nemo Jr at The Ruth, Ballet West’s Nutcracker, as Gretl in The Sound of Music at Sundance and as Ivanka in Once at HCTO. She has loved creating magic this summer with her sister at SCERA and also singing and touring Europe with her in Rise Up Children’s Choir. Huge thanks to SCERA for this opportunity!
GARRETT ROBLYER
(Scenic Designer)
Garrett is so excited to be designing Frozen at the SCERA Shell and to bring the magical world of Arendelle to life. Garrett has been involved in design and theatre for many years and loves the magic that comes through theatre and telling stories that matter. He is currently studying theatre design at UVU and serves on the Lehi Arts Council as their scenic director. Some of his favorite projects have been Tuck Everlasting (LAC), School of Rock (SCERA) The Mousetrap (LAC), Bright Star (LAC), Into the Woods (LAC) Puffs, and Shrek the Musical. Garrett would love to thank all those who support him and encourage all his crazy ideas. #RoblyerPartyof9
BRODEE RIPPLE
(Director / Choreographer) Brodee is so excited to be working on this incredible show in this beautiful venue. Brodee was pretty much raised at SCERA and is so excited to be making magic with this incredible team at the Shell. When not working on a show, Brodee is the Rentals & Special Events Coordinator for SCERA, as well as the assistant director/choreographer for SCERA's national award winning high school performance team Acting Up! Most recently he directed SCERA’s TYA Production of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and Disney's Newsies last summer. He has performed in productions at SCERA, Hale Centre Theatre, Lehi Arts Center, Pleasant Grove Players, Sundance Summer Theatre, and The Historic Jackson Hole Playhouse. Some of his favorite performing credits include Benjamin in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Judah in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Steven Kodaly in She Loves Me. Brodee adores this cast and the wonderful production team he gets to create with and call his friends. Huge thanks to Kyle, Crysta, Tanner, his mentor and biggest inspiration Kathryn Little, his SCERA/ Shop family, and his real family—especially his Mom. “I hope you enjoy this show as much as we have enjoyed working on it! This one's for you Pops.”
EDEN RHODES
KELSEY SEAVER
(Costume Designer / Costume Shop Manager) Kelsey has been involved with SCERA for the past 18 years in costumes and is currently the Costume Shop Manager. Some of her most recent SCERA designs are The Hunchback of Notre Dame, A Peter Rabbit Tale, Annie, The Wizard of Oz, The Cat in the Hat, Bright Star and The Little Mermaid. She is so thankful for her family’s support. Much love to her three kiddos and awesome husband.
MAE SOELBERG
(Elsa) Mae is thrilled to make her SCERA debut! Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mae stepped into the role two weeks before opening. She is beyond grateful for how welcoming and kind the cast has been in the short time she's had with them. Mae is currently a Junior at UVU, majoring in Musical Theatre. Her favorite roles have been Mary Bolkonski in The Great Comet of 1812 at UVU, Corliss Archer in Kiss and Tell at Hale Center Theatre Arizona, and Little Red in Into the Woods at Mountain View. Offstage, you can find Mae taking a deep dive into a new fandom, eating Costa Vida, or thrifting new outfits that she’ll later give away. Mae would like to thank her beautiful roommates for making Utah a home, her friends for making her light infinitely brighter, and her family for always showing up to support her dreams.
(Bulda / Ensemble) Eden is so excited to be in her first show here at SCERA. Her favorite roles she has played include Margo In Bright Star, Florence in Chess, and Edwin Drood in the Mystery of Edwin Drood. She wants to thank the production team of Frozen for such an amazing experience as well as her fellow castmates for being so welcoming and supportive throughout the whole process.
EMELINE TERRANOVA
(Dance Captain / Ensemble) Eme is so excited to be in her second show at the Shell. She is newer to musical theatre, only having been in the Ensemble in Newsies last summer at the Shell and Chicago in high school. Eme grew up a ballerina and went on to perform with Utah Metropolitan Ballet for 6 years. In those years with the company, Eme also worked toward a
CAST & STAFF BIOGRAPHIES CAST & STAFF BIOGRAPHIES
(in alphabetical order by last name)
Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Dance, with a Ballet Emphasis from Utah Valley University which she received in 2021. Three years ago after her dance career, she became a mom to her little boy, Wes. She missed being on stage after a year of being away from the performing arts, so she’s back! Eme is so thankful for the opportunities SCERA has given her and is excited to be a part of the wonderfully talented cast of Frozen!
OPAL TOLMAN
(Props Designer / Prop Shop Manager) Opal is so excited to be returning as part of the SCERA Family! After having worked both behind the scenes and on stage in many of SCERA’s previous productions, Opal stepped into the role of props/scenic designer for several local theater companies, and truly fell in love with the artistry and storytelling of the design process. “SCERA has given me so much over the years, and I feel overwhelmingly grateful for the chance to give back in this new role. I'm excited to keep learning, support the amazing artists here, and to help bring our magical productions to life." Previous behind the scenes works include: School of Rock: The Musical, Hadestown Teen Edition and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (SCERA), The Crucible (Props/Scenic Designer), Twelfth Night (Props/Scenic/Costume Designer), Julius Caesar (Props/Scenic Designer).
PAUL STRICKLAND
(Pabbie / Ensemble) Paul is so excited to share the magic of Frozen with you! He is playing the role of Pabbie in this production, and has loved every part of it. Theatre was the focal point of his secondary education, but he took a step away for a while afterward. The magic of storytelling and music, however, always kept drawing him back. He feels deeply
grateful for this experience and how it has helped him at this point in his life. He hopes you will enjoy it as much as he has. "Don't freeze to death out there!"
KAPRI TURNER
(Sven) Kapri is so excited to be doing Frozen at the SCERA Shell. She’s ecstatic to be performing with so many talented people and can’t wait for you to see the show! Kapri wants to thank Brodee Ripple and Kyle Harper for giving her the opportunity to be the puppeteer for Sven, as well as all her cast-mates who make sure she doesn’t overheat onstage.
REBECCA VARNEY
(Anna) Rebecca is thrilled to return to the SCERA Shell stage! Previous credits include Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly!, Luisa in The Fantasticks, and Brenda Strong in Catch Me If You Can. With over 20 years of performing experience, Rebecca also loves choreographing musicals, including School of Rock at SCERA Center and Crazy for You at SCERA Shell. Offstage, she serves as SCERA’s Dance Education Director and Volunteer Coordinator. She would also like to thank the incredible cast, crew, and production team for all of their hard work throughout this process. Rebecca is especially grateful to be sharing the stage with her partner Jake in this production. Getting to perform alongside him has made this experience incredibly special, and she is so thankful for the love, encouragement, and constant support he brings to her life. She also wants to thank her son, Banks, who means absolutely everything to her. Jake and Banks are her greatest joy, biggest supporters, and the reason she is able to do what she loves every day. She hopes you enjoy the show and thanks you for supporting live theatre and the arts!
OPENS JUNE 19th
A partnership with the James & Andrea Clarke Family will allow us to make continued improvements to SCERA Center for the Arts – the first was a complete repainting of the outside of our unique historic venue! The Clarke Grand Theatre is clean, comfortable and elegant – and with a giant 40' x 20' screen, 733 seats and incredible digital projection and sound – our presentation of your favorite feature films is the best around! And, with the best ticket and concession prices in town, we hope you'll support your local independent theatre, where proceeds go back into the community to support SCERA's charitable non-profit artistic mission!
SKYLER WILCOX
(Weselton) Making his SCERA debut! Favorite credits include: Harold Hill (The Music Man), Sebastian (The Little Mermaid) and LeFou (Beauty and the Beast) with Eagle Mountain Community Theater, Isaachar (Joseph.. Dreamcoat) with Timpanogos Arts, and Grim Reaper/Groom (The Addams Family) with Draper Historic Theater. He is grateful for the chance to share the stage with such a talented cast and crew! A special thanks to his gorgeous wife Jenny, four kids, family and friends, and vocal coach Penny for all their love and support!
RYKER WOOD
(Oaken / Ensemble)
Ryker is ecstatic to make his SCERA Shell Debut as Oaken in Disney’s Frozen!! Frozen has always been a favorite and he is so excited to bring
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such a fun role like Oaken to life! Ryker is passionate about Theatre and is excited to study it this Fall! He has performed for many years with some of his favorite roles including: Max/Cecil in The Play That Goes Wrong, Percy Jackson in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Piangi in The Phantom of the Opera, Samuel in Pirates of Penzance, and Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream. He would like to thank the entire team at SCERA for all of their hard work and for this incredible and fun opportunity! He thanks all his friends and family for their constant support and YOU for coming to the show! If you are interested in joining him on his theatre journey follow him on Instagram or Facebook @Theatre Featuring Ryker.
