CAT IN THE T HE
Based on the Book by Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
Play Originally Produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain
Adapted and Originally Directed by Katie Mitchell
Dr. Seuss text, characters and images TM and © 2009 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
The National Theatre of Great Britain’s production of THE CAT IN THE HAT was originally created by:
Director: Katie Mitchell
Designer: Vicki Mortimer
Lighting Designer: Jon Clark
Music: Paul Clark
Sound Designer: Gareth Fry
Movement Director: Joseph Alford
Producer: Pádraig Cusack
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Producer SCERA
Adam J. Robertson
President & CEO
Director
Brodee Ripple
Production Stage Manager
Danielle Berry
Scenic Designer
Projections
Chase Ramsey
Costume Designer
Kelsey Seaver
Prop Designers
Karen Peck
Paige Wright
Madi Fontana
Lighting Designer
Master Electrician
Chase Elison
Sound Designer
Audio Engineer
Chase Elison
Scene Shop Manager
Zippy Hellewell
Scene Shop Supervisor
Ethan Harrison
Prop Shop Manager
Karen Peck
Carpenters
Zippy Hellewell
Ethan Harrison
Colin Ohran
Maverik Higbee
Scenic Artists
Faith Sage
Brighton Aland
Madi Fontana
Olivia Kleven
Stitchers
Kelsey Seaver
Deborah Bowman
Bird Dozhier
Costume Shop Staff
Crysta Lamb
Costume Shop Volunteer
Ryan Hadlock
Deck Crew
Sound Assistant
Ethan Harrison
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.
OPENS JAN 31 st
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
Cat in the Hat ............................................................... CAM BRONSON
Boy ........................................................................... ZIPPY HELLEWELL
Sally .......................................................................... REBECCA BOBERG
Fish .............................................................. CARLEY PORTER LINDSAY
Thing 1 / Kitten .............................................................. OPAL TOLMAN
Thing 2 / Kitten ........................................................... GWEN CARLSON
*NOTE: This production uses strobe lights, fog and hazers
Cast & Staff Biographies
(in alphabetical order by last name)
DANIELLE BERRY
(Production Stage Manager)
Danielle works as SCERA’s Production Manager and Administrative Assistant, and has stage managed more shows than she can count. A favorite experience was stage managing three shows at the 2018 Edinburgh, Scotland Fringe F estival. Danielle has costume designed shows for SCERA and COPA Youth Theatre. “Thanks to the cast and production team who remind me why I love this crazy world of theater, and the biggest thank you to my friends and family for supporting me in what I love to do."
REBECCA BOBERG
(Sally) Rebecca is delighted to return to the stage in The Cat in the Hat after a two-year hiatus. Her most recent performances include Luisa in The Fantasticks and Brenda Strong in Catch Me If You Can. With over 20 years of performing experience, Rebecca also loves the creative process of choreographing musicals. Some notable choreography credits include A Christmas Story at SCERA Center and Crazy for You at SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre. In addition to her creative pursuits, Rebecca serves as the Dance Education Director and Volunteer Coordinator at SCERA, where she shares her love of the arts with others. She is grateful for the support of her husband, Mitchell, and their son, Banks, as well as the talented cast and production team, especially Danielle and Brodee. “Enjoy the show and thank you for supporting the arts!”
CAM BRONSON
(Cat in the Hat) Cam is thrilled to be back on stage after a decade-long break from musical theater. He recently appeared as Bobby in SCERA Shell’s 2024 production
of Crazy For You and as Professor Bhaer in Ideal Playhouse’s production of Little Women. When he’s not belting out high notes or perfecting jazz hands, Cam is deep in legal tomes as a student at BYU Law School. He firmly believes that all the world’s a stage — whether it’s under the bright lights of the theater or the stern gaze of a judge.
GWEN CARLSON
(Thing 2 / Kitten) Gwen is stoked to be making her SCERA debut! Having performed in various productions across Utah County, she could not be more grateful to be back on stage! Previously seen as Banquo in Macbeth (Utah Valley Players), Helena in A Midsummer Nights Dream (Lone Peak High), and Ensemble in Sweeney Todd (Utah Valley Players). Special thanks to Opal for being my Thing One onstage and off!
CHASE ELISON
(Lighting & Sound Designer) Chase has been involved in theater 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 James and The Giant Peach. “I dedicate my work to my grandparents Jerry & Barbara. They introduced me to theater 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!’”
ZIPPY HELLEWELL
(Boy / 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’s spent the past years at SCERA working on sets and backstage, and designed the sets for The Play That Goes Wrong, Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper and A Christmas Story: The Musical. In front of the lights, Zippy’s been seen as an actor at SCERA in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, High School Musical On Stage, and The Play That Goes Wrong, and he is excited to be back on stage!
KAREN PECK
(Prop Shop Manager)
Karen recently joined the SCERA Family as the new Prop Shop Manager. Karen has an extensive design background, from interior architecture and design to event and theatrical design. Originally from Idaho, she has made Orem her home and is excited to bring her experience and talent to SCERA’s live theatre productions and special events.
CARLEY PORTER LINDSAY
(Fish) Carley is thrilled to make her acting debut in this production of The Cat in the Hat! Previously, she has been featured in several dancing roles, such as the Snow Queen in A Very Jazzy Nutcracker and Nala in Rhythm of the Lion. Carley has also choreographed two original productions for the Angelus Theater in Spanish Fork and directed 31 Days of Tapoween on Instagram. She thanks her friends and family, and especially her husband, for their support and encouragement.
CHASE RAMSEY
(Scenic Designer) Chase was recently seen in movie theaters for Horizon: Part 1 from Warner Brothers. Also Falling for Christmas (Netflix), Sweet Pecan Summer (Hallmark), The Storied Life of AJ Fikry (Amazon), Yellowstone (Paramount), and The Book of Mormon Musical on Broadway playing Elder Cunningham. Director of the new film Scratchy, Cage, and Tumbleweed as well as Forget the Rest. Also known for his work as a past Food Network host and director/writer for the Walt Disney Company. He is the co-founder of King Cup Productions. Recent directing credits with SCERA have been Bright Star, The Little Mermaid, Into the Woods, Oklahoma, and The Play that Goes Wrong. Instagram: @chaseramseyreally
BRODEE RIPPLE
(Director) Brodee is beyond excited to be directing The Cat in the Hat, working with some of his favorite people. Brodee has performed at SCERA, Brigham Young University, Utah Valley University, Hale Center Theater Orem, Hale Centre Theatre Sandy, Sundance Summer Theater, and The Historic Jackson Hole Playhouse, and was seen on this stage earlier this season as Grasshopper in James and the Giant Peach. Some of his favorite productions to direct/choreograph have been The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Seussical. He currently works at SCERA as Assistant Director / Choreographer for their national award winning high school company, Acting Up, and is the Rentals & Special Events Coordinator. This show wouldn’t have been possible without Danielle and this amazing cast and crew! Brodee sends a huge thank you to his SCERA family, his shop family, his actual family, and particularly his Mom. “This one's for you Pops.”
KELSEY SEAVER
(Costume Designer)
Kelsey is grateful for the opportunity to design and work in the SCERA Costume Shop for the last seventeen years. Some favorite shows she has designed are Bright Star, Singin’ in the Rain, Mary Poppins, The Addams Family, A Christmas Story, Seven Brides, The Little Mermaid, My Fair Lady, Seussical, Shrek, Aida, Beauty and the Beast and many others too numerous to mention. "Thanks to my family for their support, and my husband and three great kids that put up with late nights!"
OPAL TOLMAN
(Thing 1 / Kitten)
Opal is so excited to be back on the SCERA stage! After performing here several times in high school in roles such as Cinderella in Cinderella Kids, Torrey in Freaky Friday, and The Crocodile in Just So, Opal fell in love with the backstage process and now works behind the scenes at The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater. She is ecstatic to get the chance to play on stage again, and hopes to return many more times in the future!
SCERA TEAM
SCERA Board of Directors
Jeanette Herbert (Chair)
Nancy Hale (Past Chair)
Jason Craddock (Chair Elect)
Bryan Pope (Secretary)
Abbie Scott (Treasurer)
Dave McCann
Jerry Loveland
Karlyn Norton
Natalie Clyde
SCERA President & CEO
Marketing/Development
Adam J. Robertson
Operations Manager
Marketing/Development
April Berlin
Administrative
Services Manager
Lesa Pulham
Guest Services Manager
Shelly Sackett
Production Manager
Administrative Assistant
Danielle Berry
Project & Volunteer Coordinator
Rebecca Boberg
Brandon Fugal
Bryan Farris
Craig Werner
Cynthia Gambill
Delynn Rodeback
Jim Brickman
Composer/Entertainer
Ashly Delgrosso-Costa
Professional Dancer
Crystal Gayle
Entertainer
Rentals & Special Events
Coordinator
Brodee Ripple
Costume Shop Manager
Kelsey Seaver
Costume Shop Staff
Deborah Bowman
Crysta Lamb
Bird Dozhier
Scene Shop Manager
Zippy Hellewell
Scene Shop Supervisor
Ethan Harrison
Scene Shop Staff
Faith Sage
Brighton Aland
Madi Fontana
Olivia Kleven
Colin Ohran
Maverick Higbee
Prop Shop Manager
Karen Peck
Prop Shop Assistants
Madi Fontana
Paige Wright
Sound & Lighting Manager
Chase Elison
PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL
Glen Overton
Greg Olsen
Greg Reed
James Clarke
Heather Osmond
Jeanette Bennett
Jennifer Durrant
Jim Evans
Mary Robinson
Laurie Stokes
NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Gary Herbert
Former Utah Governor
Michael McLean
Composer/Entertainer
Box Office Staff
Melanie Holdaway
Tiffany Swank
Kirstin Millard
Jeanette Smith
Lydia Evans
Carrie Hill
Guest Services
Asst. Managers
Dahl Jenkins
Quin Swallow
Jakob Ellinger
Courtney Varney
Facilities Staff
Natacia Buckner
Skyler Grant
Luke Ellingson
Graphic Design
Stephanie Bird
April Berlin
Photographers
Rachael Gibson
Derick Wolsleger
Freelance Writer
Charlene Winters
Concessions/Ushers
SCERA Volunteers
scera.org/volunteer
Rita Wright
Sam Cardon
Terri Lindorf
Will Fowlke
Yevon Romney
Michael Martin Murphy
Entertainer
Alan Osmond
Producer/Entertainer
Ben Vereen
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