CAST
Detective Drake – Ivy Treybig
Detective Drake – Understudy, Colette Barkley
Sinclair Hemmings – Mary Cecilia Meier
Sinclair Hemmings – Understudy, Anna Spence
Trudy Mitchell – Brooklyn Pike
Trudy Mitchell – Understudy , Sam Coplan
Carl P. Custodian – Caleb Hendrick
Jason Greene – Grace Bauer
Jason Greene – Understudy, Alistair White
Keira Gimball – Taylor Harrison
Keira Gimball – Understudy , Emma Ambarian
Constance Flugelbert – Charlotte Longmuir
Greta Cranston – Hannah Broderick
Thornton Jackson – Ella Rollins
Dame Magraff – Olivia Slocum
Marsha Humbolt – Porter Congdon
Carol Humbolt – Daira Ramirez
Mark Trumball – Grace Nelley
Suzanna Phillips – Miller Logan
Taylor Franklin – Eleanor Lampley
Harold Bund – Anna Spence
Harold Bund – Understudy , Mary Cecilia Meier
Scout Tatum – Alistair White
Scout Tatum – Understudy , Grace Bauer
Alwyn Grey – Sam Coplan
Alwyn Grey – Understudy , Brooklyn Pike
Sammy Mulvaney – Colette Barkley
Sammy Mulvaney – Understudy , Ivy Treybig
Xander Bell – Emme Ambarian
Xander Bell – Understudy , Taylor Harrison
Sylvia Laferve – Cimbri Cotton
Charlie Brown – Caleb Hendrick
Lucy – Maria Placencia
Linus – Paisley Smith
Patty – Mia Prickett
Jeffrey Newland – Paisley Smith
Understudies performing on Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m.
PRODUCTION TEAM AND CREW
Director - Diane Meier
Costume Designer - Jennifer Ambarian
Student Costume Designer - Maria Wade
Head Stage Manager - Kaitlyn Carlton
Stage Managers
Mary Geist and Eva Scaramuzza
Assistant Stage Managers
Paisley Smith and Maria Wade
Student Technical Director - Saba Michael
Lighting Designer
Saba Michael and Taylor Ann Millican
Lighting Operator
Ania Martinez and Taylor Ann Millican
Spotlight Operators
Alexis Falade and Reagan O’Dell
Sound Designers - Saba Michael
Sound Operator
Saba Michael and Claire Rollins
Makeup and Hair Design - Annabella Sergio
Lead Set Builder - Eric Meier
Set/Prop Design and Painting Team
Matilda Bennett, Kaitlyn Carlton, Alexis Falade
Taylor Harrison, Mary Geist, Ania Martinez
Reagan O’Dell, Brooklyn Pike, Daira Ramirez
Emily Rodriguez Amaro, Claire Rollins
Eva Scaramuzza, Paisley Smith, Maria Wade
House Manager - Eric Meier
Photography - Uchida Photography
Publicity and Program Design
Maria Marchetti and Amelia Strobel
MEET THE CAST
Emma Ambarian (Xander Bell/Keira Gimabll Understudy) - Emma is a Senior at SCA, she has been an active member of Theatre Guild and serves as the clubs President. She has been in many SCA shows such as, Little Women, A Winkle In Time, Annie, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and The Beast, Our Town, and Hello Dolly! She hopes you enjoy the show! .
Colette Barkley (Sammy Mulvaney/Detective Drake Understudy) - Colette Barkley is a Junior at St. Cecilia Academy and has been a part of theater here for many years. She has performed in many roles here, including Charles Wallace in A Wrinkle in Time , Molly in Annie , Mock Turtle in Alice in Wonderland, Chip in Beauty and the Beast , and Wally in Our Town . She has also done backstage work, including run crew and spotlight. She would like to thank her amazing director Mrs. Meier, her family, and all her friends for supporting her throughout this process. She looks forward to participating in more shows in the future!
Grace Bauer (Jason Greene/Scout Tatum Understudy) - Grace Bauer is a senior at St. Cecilia and has been part of the theater program for two years. She is Vice President of the Class of 2026 and is an active member of Student Council and Spanish Club. Grace’s favorite roles include Danny from Hello, Dolly! and Howie Newsome from Our Town , but her role in this production is her true favorite. She wants to thank her parents for always supporting her, and her
siblings for being there all the time. She wants to thank Mrs. Meier for her compassion and care for all her students, and the hard work she puts into her productions. Grace would also like to thank all of her friends for making her laugh and for making St. Cecilia a place of joy. She would finally like to thank all of her theater family for creating a place where everyone can be themselves.
Hannah Broderick (Greta Cranston) - Hannah is a high school senior, aspiring actress, and secretary of the Theatre Guild. Her previous roles at SCA include Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Dolly in Hello Dolly!. She had the privilege of being selected to perform in an Off-Broadway cabaret in New York City last summer with a company called “On Stage Collective”. Outside of SCA, Hannah performs with “Act Too Players” in Franklin, TN in musicals such as Into the Woods and Hadestown . She wants to continue musical theatre as a major in college this coming fall and is beyond grateful for all that this school has taught her and for the life lessons she will take with her. And don’t worry- she promises the only thing she’s guilty of is loving theatre! Thank you to all friends, family, and support from the school!
Kaitlyn Carlton (Head Stage Manager ) -
Kaitlyn is a senior at St. Cecilia Academy. She has been involved in theater in some way for all four years she’s been at the school. She started her first show, Little Women , with costuming just to test it out, and fell in love with theater. Other shows she was involved in were A Wrinkle In Time , where she stage managed for the first time, Annie , Hello Dolly! , and This Murder Was Staged . Kaitlyn also participated in the 24 hour musicals High School Musical Jr. and The Little
Mermaid Jr . Kaitlyn would like to thank her sister Cammie SCA ‘25, for sharing theater with her, she would also like to thank her parents for supporting her through the years, and her brother Joe for putting up with her during tech week.
Porter Congdon (Marsha Humbolt) - Porter Congdon is a senior at St. Cecilia and is so excited to be in This Murder Was Staged. Porter is the Parliamentarian of the Theatre Guild, as well as a member of the French Club, Baking Club, and Finance Club. Porter is so grateful to everyone who participates in theatre for making it the incredible place it is. Although this is her last show, she will never forget the amazing things that happened on this stage and she is forever grateful for them. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her always, and her brothers for cheering her on.
Sam Coplan (Alwyn Grey/Trudy Mitchell Understudy)
- Sam is a sophomore at SCA, and has been doing theater here since 7th grade. This will be her 7th production, where she will be appearing as Alwyn and Trudy u/s. Some other roles you may have seen her in, are Madame de la Grande Bouche in Beauty and the Beast , Emily u/s in Our Town , Irene Mallow u/s in Hello Dolly! , Annie u/s in Annie , and more. Outside of theater, Sam plays violin and participates in Theatere Guild, Baking Club, Spanish Club, Culture of Belonging, and is an Ambassador. Sam is so grateful for her family for supporting her and she is looking forward to future productions!!
Cimbri Cotton (Sylvia Lafevre) - Cimbri is a junior at St. Cecilia and has been a part of the SCA theater for two years. Previously she was in Beauty and the Beast and Our Town . She would like to thank her friends and family for rides to theater practice and for the great show. She is so grateful for the theater community.
Alexis Falade (Spotlight Operator) - Alexis is a Freshman at St. Cecilia who has played in The Three Musketeers as a Musketeer, The Little Mermaid as Scuttle, in Annie as Stella, and a performer in The Greatest Showman . She is excited to be a part of her first show at St. Cecilia with all her friends in both the cast and crew.
Mary Geist (Stage Manager) - Mary Geist is a sophomore at St. Cecilia Academy and this is her fourth SCA production. Previously she was Assistant Stage Manager in Beauty and the Beast and Stage Manager for both Our Town and Hello Dolly! . During school Mary is involved in writing, art and book club along with Theatre Guild. She wants to thank her friends and family for all of the support!
Taylor Harrison
(Keira Gimball/Xander Bell
Understudy) - Taylor Harrison is a senior at St. Cecilia Academy and is incredibly grateful to have called this school home for the last four years. You may have previously seen her as Irene in Hello Dolly! or Belle u/s in Beauty and the Beast . She would like to
thank her fellow seniors for all the dedication and talent they have poured into SCA productions since freshman year. She especially wants to thank Mrs. Meier for her unwavering belief in her students—without her guidance this production would not be what it is. Finally, Taylor would like to congratulate the entire cast and crew on such a memorable show! She promises the only thing she’s murdered are her lines (once or twice).
Caleb Hendrick (Carl P. Custodian/Charlie Brown) - Caleb is currently a junior at Montgomery Bell Academy. He is excited to be back for his 6th production! He has participated in multiple shows at his school, granting him his acceptance into the International Thespian Society. He would like to thank his fellow castmates, family, and Mrs. Meier for letting me work on such a fun show!
Eleanor Lampley (Taylor Franklin) - Eleanor has been a part of theater for her entire school career, both in the cast and on crew, and is so excited to take the stage as Taylor Franklin her final production. Some of her favorite past roles have included Banzai in The Lion King , Mersister in The Little Mermaid , and Featured Newsie in Newsies . She would like to thank her friends, family, and God for helping her be who she is today.
Miller Logan (Suzanna Phillips) - Miller is a junior at SCA and is so excited to be performing again! Her past roles include Emily Webb in Our Town , Dolly u/s in Hello Dolly! , and Babette u/s in Beauty and the Beast . She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support (and the faculty for choosing her play suggestion). She hopes you’ll have fun and indulge in just a LITTLE murder ;).
Charlotte Longmuir (Constance Flugelbert) - Charlotte is a senior at St. Cecilia Academy and this is her fourth year with the SCA Theater Department. She has been in the productions of Hello Dolly! , Beauty and the Beast , and many more. When not on stage she can be found working on her vocal performances in the SCA music conservatory or on Music Row. Some of her favor activities outside of school are taking dance lessons, caring for her pets, and volunteering at TenThirtyFive. TenThirtyFive is a charity dedicated to helping at risk women gain back their confidence through fashion. Once in college, Charlotte plans to continue taking part in Theater. While this Charlotte’s last production with SCA, she appreciates all the support and memories she gained here. Charlotte wishes to dedicate her final performance to Mrs. Cathie Stamps who has been a close family friend and supporter of Charlotte’s journey in theater all her years.
Ania Martinez (Lighting Operator) - Ania Martinez is a sophomore at St. Cecilia and this is her 6th show here! Her previous roles were part of the junior high ensemble in Little Women , July’s understudy in Annie (her personal favorite role so far!), the 5 of Spades in Alice in Wonderland , Flower Seller in Beauty
and the Beast , and the Paper Hanger/part of the ensemble in Hello Dolly! Though she usually is part of the cast, she is really enjoying getting a new perspective by being in tech! She wants to thank her parents for always coming to see her shows, and her friends for always being there for her and making each show so fun!
Mary Cecilia Meier (Sinclair Hemmings/Hal Bund Understudy) - Mary Cecilia is a junior at St. Cecilia and this is her 8th production at SCA. Perviously you have seen her as an ensemble member in Little Women and A Wrinkle in Time , Kate u/s in Annie , the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland , Student Costume Designer in Beauty and the Beast , Stage Manager u/s in Our Town, and Ermengarde u/s in Hello Dolly! . Mary Cecilia would like to thanks her family and friends for all of their love and support. She is really excited to share This Murder Was Staged with everyone and hopes you have a great time!
Saba Michael (Student Technical Director/ Lighting Designer/Sound Designer/Sound Operator) - Saba Michael is the head of Lights and Sound for This Murder Was Staged , as well as the Theatre Guild Tech President. She feels it is bittersweet to participate in her last SCA production, but she gives her thanks to her family and friends who have supported her up to this point!
Taylor Ann Millican (Lighting Designer/ Lighting Operator) - Taylor Ann Millican is a junior at SCA and has been in theater since 8th grade. She also participates in track, bowling, Mock Trial, Model UN, and Youth in Government. She would like to thank her amazing friends and family for always showing up for her!
Grace Nelley (Mark Trumball) - Grace Nelley is a sophomore at SCA. She is an active member of the Theatre Guild and the Secretary of Philosophy Club at SCA. This is her fifth production at SCA, and she hopes you enjoy it as much as she does. Her previous roles include ensemble and Dog Catcher in Annie , The Dormouse in Alice in Wonderland , Chip (understudy) in Beauty and the Beast , and Sam Craig in Our Town . She wants to thank her family, friends, Mrs Meier, the cast, and crew for supporting her in every role.
Reagan O’Dell (Spotlight Operator) - Reagan was in The Life of St.Cecilia play last year as Maximus in act 1. She was also apart of Hello Dolly! as a horse, townsperson, and Harmonia Gardens guest. She enjoys theater very much and is exited to be part of crew.
Brooklyn Pike (Trudy Mitchell/Alwyn Grey Understudy) - Brooklyn Pike is a senior at St. Cecilia Academy and has been a part of the theater program for all four years. She is Vice President of Theatre Guild and President of Seasons Dance Company. She is also an active member of French Club and Student Council. Brooklyn’s favorite roles include Ermengarde in Hello, Dolly! , Rebecca Gibbs in Our Town , and a Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast . She first wants to thank her parents for always supporting her no matter what and for always being there for her. She also wants to thank Mrs. Meier for all the support she has given Brooklyn over the years. She wants to thank her for always believing in her. Finally, Brooklyn would like to thank the whole SCA theater program for all it has done for her and for giving her the best friends.
Maria Placencia (Lucy) - Maria is a senior and this is her fourth show at SCA. She was a cast member in Annie and Our Town and was a crew member for Hello Dolly! . She is involved in Crochet Club, Book Club, and Choir. She is excited for her last show and hopes to have fun with her friends. She’d like to thank her parents for supporting all she does.
Mia Prickett (Peppermint Patty) - Mia is a freshman and is so excited to take the SCA stage again. She is the freshman class Student Council Representative, is a member of the Theatre Guild, and Robotics. You may have last seen her in Hello Dolly! or Beauty and the Beast . She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her through this journey, and would like to send love to all the seniors as they head to college.
Daira Ramirez (Carol Humbolt) - She was a crew member since her sophomore year. This is her first time acting here at SCA. She would like to thank all of the people who supported her throughout her time in the theater.
Claire Rollins (Sound Operator) - Claire is a sophomore at St. Cecilia Academy. This is her third time in a St. Cecilia production and her fifth time in theater overall. While you may normally see her on stage performing, this time she is behind the scenes working the sound. She is entirely grateful for all of the amazing memories she has made with her friends over the last two productions here at SCA. Claire would like to thank her parents, her sisters Ella and Annalee, and her friends both in theater and not. She hopes you enjoy the show and recognize all of the effort everyone put into it!
Ella Rollins (Thornton Jackson) - Ella is a senior this year, and wrapping up her fifth year of theater. She’s previously been on the stage management team at SCA, and is grateful for the opportunity to be back on the stage. Her favorite productions she’s acted in are Newsies , Footloose , and of course, This Murder Was Staged . The support of her sisters and all her friends at SCA have been hugely appreciated throughout her senior year, as well as the support of her parents and grandparents. An extra special thank you for Mrs Meier, too, for being so welcoming and kind throughout her theater journey the past few years!
Eva Scaramuzza (Stage Manager) - Eva has helped with tech for two plays. She is so excited for this production and wishes to thank her parents and friends and especially Mrs. Meier.
Annabella Sergio (Hair and Makeup Design)
- Annabella Sergio is a senior here at SCA and she has been apart of our theater program since the end of her sophomore year! She is Vice President of Baking Club and on the Board of Ambassadors. She is also an active member of Theatre Guild, Finance Club, and Spanish Club! Annabella has been apart of hair and makeup in all of her shows, but enjoyed her first performance on stage in Hello, Dolly! this past fall! She wants to thank her parents for always being there for her and supporting her and giving her every opportunity possible. She would like to thank her sister for being there for her through the highs and lows of high school and being her built in best friend. She would finally like to thank her friends for being the best supporters throughout the years!
Paisley
Smith (Linus/Mr.Newland) - Paisley is a freshman here at St. Cecilia and is so excited to be back on stage for a second show at SCA!
Previously she appeared as a Policeman in Hello Dolly! and Cat in the Hat in Seussical . Offstage she’s apart of various clubs including Minds in Motion and Baking Club. Paisley would like to than her friends and family for supporting her the past four years as well as Mrs. Meier and her previous director Mrs. Kurek for giving her bigger opportunities on stage! Lastly, she would like to say
goodbye to all the seniors as they head off to college and thank them all for making her feel so welcome.
Anna Spence (Hal Bund/Sinclair Hemmings Understudy) - This is Anna’s third year in the drama program at SCA and her fifth show. She was previously in Annie , Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast and Hello Dolly! . Anna has been involved in theater, dance and voice since she was very young. She is so excited to be in this show and is thankful to her friends and family for their support.
Ivy Treybig (Detective Drake/Sammy
Mulvanry Understudy) - Ivy has been a member of SCA’s theater for three years and is excited to perform in This Murder Was Staged as Detective Drake. She is the Treasurer of Theatre Guild and Vice President of Book Club, and has been a dedicated member to both for three years. Some of her previous roles include Rudolph Reisenweber in Hello Dolly! , Arista in Little Mermaid Jr. , and Mrs. Gibbs Understudy in Our Town . Ivy would like to thank her friends, and family for being so supportive in her dreams and her goals of being a Theater major in college. She will dearly miss this amazing cast and crew!
Maria Wade (Student Costume Designer)
- Maria Wade is a junior at SCA. Maria has been a member of the Theatre Guild for the past two years, being in the cast of Beauty and the Beast and Hello, Dolly! . She enjoys participating in the SCA Theatre programs and is grateful to be a part of the SCA theatre community. At SCA, Maria is involved as a
member of the Spanish Club, Culture of Belonging, Minds in Motion, and the Ambassador Board. She is grateful for all of the loving support from her friends and family.
Alistair White (Scout Tatum/Jason Greene Understudy) - Alistair is a junior at St. Cecilia and has been doing theater since she came to SCA. Her previous roles include Professor Willard in Our Town , the clerk in Hello Dolly! , and the bookseller in Beauty and the Beast . She is also the President of the Forensics team and the Secretary of Minds in Motion. Alistair is excited for this production and would like to thank her friends for making every rehearsal such a great experience.
SCA GRAMS
To: Charlotte:
We love you Charlotte and are so proud of your acting! Watching you act is our favorite pastime.
Love, Papa and Gee
To Charlotte:
Break leg in your last show at SCA! We are so proud of you.
Mom, Dad, and Thomas
To Grace N.:
Break a leg, Kiddo! We’re all so very proud of you!
Congratulations! We love you!
Love, Mom and Dad
To Brooklyn:
Brooklyn, we are so proud of you as we watch you shine on the SCA stage for your last performance. You have grown in confidence and grace and we can’t wait to see all you do beyond this stage. We love you and thank God for bringing you to us!
Love, Ma, Father, and Stella
To Emma:
Emma, it’s been a fantastic four years of SCA theater. We are very proud of you. Break a leg!
Love, Mom, Dad, Sophia, & Luna
To Mary Cecilia:
Mary Cecilia, we are so proud of all your accomplishments! Congratulations on another wonderful performance. We love you to the moon and back!
Love, Mom, Dad, Stephen, Thomas, Moose, & Cricket
To Sam:
I’m so proud of you and all your hard work! You make me smile.
Love, Mom
To Colette:
We are so proud of you and how you use your gifts! We love watching you perform. We love you so much!
Mom, Dad, & Liam
To Paisley:
We are so proud of you branching out and exploring the tech side of theater! You will shine bright! We can’t wait to see the show!!
Love, Mom, Dad, Kylie and Oliver
To Hannah:
We are so proud of you Hannah! Last production at SCA sure is bittersweet - glorify God with your gifts always! Break a leg!
Dad, Mom, Alden, Evelyn and Rose
To Kaitlyn:
We can’t believe this is your senior year & very last play at SCA as a student. Where did the time go? We have loved your enthusiasm for theater & hope it continues. It has been such a privilege watching you grow into the remarkable young woman you have become. We love you so very much & can’t wait to see what’s next. The world is yours!
Love, Mom & Dad
To Ella:
Dear Ella, We are so excited to see you perform on stage. We are so proud of you and we will be cheering you on!
Love you very much, Dad, Mom, Claire and Annie and your family
To Claire,
Dear Claire, We love you very much and are so proud of you! Good luck and enjoy crew!
Love, Dad, Mom, Ella and Annie and your family
