Mary Poppins Booklet - Signature Productions

Production of
Summerlin Library &
Performing Arts Center
Production of
A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers
and the Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by
Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by
Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by
George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by
Cameron Mackintosh
Directed by
DOUGLAS BAKER
Musical Direction by
SHAUNA OBLAD
Choreographer
ASHLEY OBLAD
Production Manager
LEIGH CUNNINGHAM
Stage Manager
BRANDI BLACKMAN
Lighting Design
ERIKA COURTNEY
Sound Design
STEEL WALLIS
Costume Design
DOUGLAS BAKER, BOB LOV
Flying by Foy
MARY POPPINS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre
International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by
MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
Musical Tracks for this performance of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s
Mary Poppins are provided by and made possible thanks to special
arrangements with MT Pit. 420 South 425 West Bountiful, UT 84010.
The videotaping or other video or audio recording
of this production is strictly prohibited.
Cast List
Creative &
Production Team
Executive Producer ~
Director ~
Assistant Director ~
Musical Director ~
Assistant Musical Director ~
Choreographer ~
Technical Director ~
Production Manager ~
Stage Manager ~
Backstage Manager ~
Assistant Stage Manager ~
Sound Design ~
Lighting Design ~
Costume Design ~
Hair & Make-up Design ~
Original Scenic Design ~
Scenic Construction ~
Poppins “Magic” ~
Scenic Painting ~
Props Master ~
Master Electrician ~
SR/Fly Rail ~
SL ~
Rover ~
Spotlight Operators ~
Crew ~
Dressers ~
Hair & Make-up Assistants ~
Costume Assistant ~
Scenic Dressers ~
Advertising & Publicity ~
Program ~
Box Office ~
House Manager ~
KARL LARSEN O.D
DOUGLAS BAKER
LESLIE FOTHERINGHAM
SHAUNA OBLAD
MELISSA FABBI
ASHLEY OBLAD
STAN JUDD
LEIGH CUNNINGHAM
BRANDI BLACKMAN
LEIGH CUNNINGHAM
JESEE JONES
STEEL WALLIS, NOAH GODDARD
ERIKA COURTNEY
BOB LOVE, DOUGLAS BAKER
ALDA TOMASIC
STEVE HUNTSMAN
HUNTSMAN ENTERTAINMENT
STAN JUDD, LEIGH CUNNINGHAM
GREEN VALLEY THEATRE
JASON WILSON, FLYING BY FOY
TOM UMHOLZ
MARLENE LANE
ADAM PIOTROWSKI
ANDY WILLIAMS
JANNA WILKINSON
JESEE JONES
JUDY COLONERO, ANTHONY WARD
ELIZABETH ALFIERI, DAYNE GRADNEY
MICHAEL HOUGHTALING
MARLENE LANE, THOMAS MALLETT
TONY RINO, JOHN ROSSO
KONIE BALDWIN, LORI BRAYBROOKE
FRANCENE THOMPSON, MARY BETH
ZENTNER, ELAINE FITZPATRICK
LYN MELICHAR, ERIKA HERNANDEZ
SHAUNA ROBINSON
RYAN THORNTON, MARLENE LANE
MARCI RIEDY
JOANN SPINELLI, MARCI RIEDY
SHERYL LUND, GARY & HILLARY PRINCE
DEBBIE EARL
(In order of appearance)
Bert* ~
George Banks* ~
Winifred Banks* ~
Jane Banks* ~
Michael Banks* ~
Katie Nanna ~
Policeman ~
Miss Lark ~
Admiral Boom ~
Mrs. Brill ~
Robertson Ay ~
Mary Poppins* ~
Park Keeper ~
Queen Victoria ~
Bank Chairman ~
Miss Smythe ~
Von Hussler ~
Northbrook ~
Bird Woman ~
Mrs. Corry ~
Annie ~
Fannie ~
Miss Andrew ~
KEVIN BLEUER / ARIEL JOHNSON
JAMES CLAFLIN / JOSH MEUER
ELAINE FITZPATRICK / MARY BETH ZENTNER
ISABELLA BAKER / ADDIE WAGNER
WILL HALEY / BLAKE HELLER
AMANDA CAMPOS
EARL NEWELL
THAISA MONTEIRO
GREG ROBINSON
PAT LUSK
JONATHAN TUALA
LYNSEY FULLAM / KAYLA HAMBLEN
JOSHUA MELTZER
CARON WHIPPLE
SHAWN MILLER
CARON WHIPPLE
SCOT BROWN
ELIJAH O’CONNELL
LACHELLE CHAMBERLAIN
CHERITY HARCHIS
ELIZABETH MCKENNA
TAMI ALICIA
LACHELLE CHAMBERLAIN
~ Ensemble ~
SCOT BROWN, AMANDA CAMPOS, REESE CARTER
LACHELLE CHAMBERLAIN, CHERITY HARCHIS, ELLIANA KARRIS
PAT LUSK, ELIZABETH MCKENNA, JOSHUA MELTZER, SHAWN MILLER
THAISA MONTEIRO, EARL NEWELL, ELIJAH O’CONNELL, ASHLEY RAPUANO
EMMA ROBINSON, GREG ROBINSON, AMY SMITH, TAMI THOMPSON
SYDNEY TELLO, JONATHAN TUALA, CARON WHIPPLE
Bert
Kevin Bleuer – 4/1, 4/2, 4/4, 4/7, 4/9, 4/11 Eve, 4/14, 4/16, 4/18 Eve, 4/22, 4/24, 4/25 Mat
Ariel Johnson – 3/31, 4/3, 4/8, 4/10, 4/11 Mat, 4/15, 4/17, 4/18 Mat, 4/21, 4/23, 4/25 Eve
George
Banks
James Claflin – 4/1, 4/3, 4/4, 4/7, 4/11 Eve, 4/14, 4/15, 4/17, 4/18 Mat, 4/22, 4/24, 4/25 Eve
Josh Meuer – 3/31, 4/2, 4/8, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11 Mat, 4/16, 4/18 Eve, 4/21, 4/23, 4/25 Mat
Winifred
Banks
Elaine Fitzpatrick – 4/1, 4/3, 4/8, 4/9, 4/11 Eve, 4/15, 4/17, 4/18 Mat, 4/22, 4/23, 4/25 Mat
Mary Beth Zentner – 3/31, 4/2, 4/4, 4/7, 4/10, 4/11 Mat, 4/14, 4/16, 4/18 Eve, 4/21, 4/24, 4/25 Eve
Jane
Banks
Isabella Baker – 3/31, 4/2, 4/4, 4/7, 4/8, 4/11 Mat, 4/14, 4/15, 4/18 Mat, 4/21, 4/24, 4/25 Eve
Addie Wagner – 4/1, 4/3, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11 Eve, 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 Eve, 4/22, 4/23, 4/25 Mat
Michael
Banks
Will Haley – 3/31, 4/2, 4/4, 4/7, 4/8, 4/11 Mat, 4/14, 4/15, 4/18 Mat, 4/21, 4/24, 4/25 Eve
Blake Heller – 4/1, 4/3, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11 Eve, 4/16, 4/17, 4/18 Eve, 4/22, 4/23, 4/25 Mat
Mary
Poppins
Lynsey Fullam – 3/31, 4/2, 4/4, 4/8, 4/10, 4/11 Mat, 4/14, 4/16, 4/18 Eve, 4/21, 4/23, 4/25 Eve
Kayla Hamblen – 4/1, 4/3, 4/7, 4/9, 4/11 Eve, 4/15, 4/17, 4/18 Mat, 4/22, 4/24, 4/25 Mat
A Note from
the Director
Mary Poppins is certainly a delightful, fun and joyous musical. And
here-in lies its dilemma, because Mary comes to a home, like most homes, that
is struggling with the day-to-day effort to balance all life requires of any of those
who live there. Life requires some but maybe not all of work, self worth, fulfillment,
and parenting, growing up, decision-making, romance, etc. and not necessarily
in that or any particular order. Mary Poppins is timeless because each of these
struggles are timeless to every generation of the human race. Though timeless
they may be, there is no manual to make sure we do any of them correctly (nor
would it do much good, most of us would only rewrite it).
This musical/play is truly about the family and how each learns that
listening and heeding to each others needs is a key to the ever onward march
through this life we all experience. “Mary” represents the spirit of inspiration
toward these interacting moments. She and Bert help this brilliant and loving
family to function more prosperously. By watching this play, I hope you are not
only entertained but that “Mary” may spread some light to each of you, after all
we will all be on our own following the performance. Good Luck!
Director,
Douglas H. Baker
Musical
Numbers
Act One
Chim Chim Cher-ee
Cherry Tree Lane Part 1
The Perfect Nanny
Cherry Tree Lane Part 2
Practically Perfect
Chim Chim Cher-ee (Park Reprise)
Special
Thanks
Summerlin Library ~
Rehearsal Pianist ~
Photography ~
Costumes ~
Scenic Drop Printing ~
Scenic Drop Formatting ~
Park Artwork ~
Production Assistance ~
Costume Assistance ~
JENNEFER BLAYLOCK and KATY BRIDGES
JONATHAN TUALA
ANDREA AVRUSKIN
STAR COSTUME
OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS
STAN JUDD
ANNE CUNNINGHAM
MATT WAGNER, JENNA CLARKE
KAY BAKER, JOY GLAZIER, TARA DELP
THAISA MONTEIRO, DENNIS WRIGHT
Advertising ~ LAMAR BILLBOARD ADVERTISING
ShowTix ~ STEPHANIE VILLALUZ AND JEFF TIDWELL
Signature Productions would
also like to thank all of our
program advertisers. We
sincerely appreciate your
support of our productions.
Jolly Holiday
Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise) / Being Mrs Banks / Jolly Holiday (Reprise)
A Spoonful of Sugar
Precision and Order
A Man Has Dreams
Feed the Birds
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Contributors
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (Encore)
Wallace M. Eastman
Chim Chim Cher-ee (Ups & Downs Reprise)
Chim Chim Cher-ee (Rooftop Duet)
Act Two
This project is funded in part by a grant from the Nevada Arts
Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and
the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Entr’acte: Run Away
Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise)
Brimstone and Treacle Part 1
Let’s Go Fly a Kite
Executive Board
Good for Nothing
Being Mrs Banks (Reprise)
Karl M. Larsen, O.D.
President & Executive Producer
Brimstone and Treacle Part 2
Lance Earl – Vice President
Practically Perfect (Reprise)
Shauna Oblad – Secretary/Treasurer
Chim Chim Cher-ee (Rooftop Reprise)
Stan Judd – Technical Director
Step in Time
Step in Time (Encore)
A Man Has Dreams / A Spoonful of Sugar
Anything Can Happen
A Spoonful of Sugar (Farewell Reprise) / A Shooting Star
Board of
Directors
Board Members
Leslie Fotheringham
Teresa Isgriggs
Debora Boyd
DeAnna Anderson
Gary Prince
Marci Riedy
Victor J. Austin
Ryan Thornton
Dennis Wright
Debbie Earl
Mary Beth Zentner
Meet the
Cast
AMANDA CAMPOS
(Katie Nana/Ensemble)
Amanda Campos is excited to be a part of her first Signature
Production with such an amazing cast! She has recently
received her BA from UNLV in Theater Arts and has been
singing since before she could walk. Her recent credits include
Lila in the NCT One Acts and Gertrude in James Seistrand’s
production of Seussical the Musical. She thanks the creative
team for taking a chance on a newcomer and allowing her
the opportunity to have this much fun!
REESE CARTER (Ensemble)
TAMI ALICIA (Fannie/Ensemble)
Tami’s credits include: Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society
Chorus (Alto); Andrea Bocelli Chorus at MGM Grand Garden
Arena (Alto); Disney Entertainment: Animazement, The Musical
(Pocahontas); Jedi Training Academy (Jedi Knight); Disney’s
Magical Moments Christmas Tour; Tokyo Disneyland (Jasmine
& Pocahontas); Fantasmic!, A Very Merry Christmas Parade;
The Lion King Celebration (Tribal Dancer); and Aladdin’s Royal
Caravan (Jasmine). She would like to give a Huge thanks to her
family & friends for all the love and support! To her two beautiful
children, Ayden & Lily, “I love you with all my heart! Thank you for inspiring me!”
ISABELLA BAKER (Jane Banks)
This is Isabella’s second show with Signature Productions, and
she is S*U*P*E*R delighted to be back working with such an
extraordinary company. Besides Jane, her favorite roles include
Young Cosette (Les Miserables), Esther Jane (A Christmas
Story), Little Mary (The Women) and Gretl (Sound of Music). In
addition to performing, Isabella enjoys playing soccer, writing
and singing. She would like to thank Doug, Shauna and Karl for
allowing her this wonderful experience and her mom and dad
for their love and support.
KEVIN BLEUER (Bert)
This is Kevin’s second show with Signature after having
performed the role of Grantaire in their production of Les
Miserables. He has also been a Lead Singer/Dancer for
Holland America, tap danced for the movie I’ll Do Anything,
and appeared in the LA premier cast of Western Star. Other
credits: Godspell, Cabaret, Anything Goes, 42nd ST, and
Pirates of Penzance. Kevin sends his love and gratitude to his
wife Nancy and his three sons: Aidan, Liam, and Collin.
Reese is thrilled to be making her Signature Productions debut
as an ensemble member in Mary Poppins. She discovered a
love for theatre at a young age with her first role as The Little
Red Hen in Mrs. Glover’s kindergarten play. From then until her
latest role as Captain Hook (Peter Pan), Reese has enjoyed
singing, dancing, and acting on stage. She looks forward to
studying the arts and performing for many years to come.
LACHELLE CHAMBERLAIN
(Bird Woman/Miss Andrews)
A brand new resident of Las Vegas, Lachelle would like to
thank Doug and the team for this wonderful opportunity, her
four daughters for their support, and especially her sweetheart
Robert Shaddy. Theater: Little Mary Sunshine (Title role), Fiddler
on the Roof (Hodel); Tours: Saturday’s Warrior (Julie), My Turn
on Earth (Barbara). Television: Medium, Private Practice, CHiPS,
Eight is Enough, Wendy’s national spokesperson. Producing/
directing: Owner of Chamberlains’ Performing & Fine Arts
Academy & award-winning summer camp for 17 years in Los Angeles.
JAMES CLAFLIN (George Banks)
James last played Senex in A Funny Thing Happened on
the Way to the Forum at Super Summer Theatre. He played
Nathan Detroit in Signature Productions Guys & Dolls and King
Arthur in Signature Productions Camelot. Other select stage
work: West Side Story (Action), Seven Brides/Brothers (Daniel),
Shenandoah (Anderson), and the titular role in A Man for All
Seasons (Sir Thomas More). Having earned a BA in Theatre Arts
(with Acting emphasis), James took his act to the courtroom
and is now a family and business law attorney (ClafLaw.com).
Thanks to the entire cast and crew, especially Doug, Shauna, and Ashley, for this
unforgettable experience. James also thanks his real-life Winifred, Kathy Sue, and
their two cats, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, for their love, spunk, and
support.
ELAINE FITZPATRICK (Winifred Banks)
SCOT BROWN (Von Hussler/Ensemble)
Scot is a 2009 graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington,
and he is very excited to be participating in his first show
with Signature Productions. Past credits include Schroeder
(You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), Pharaoh (Aida), Clov
(Endgame), company (Oliver!), and company (Ragtime). Wie
ist mein Akzent?
Elaine received her BA in Music and Theater from Pepperdine
University. She has sung as a soloist with the Virginia Symphony
and the Southern Arizona Symphony. She also performed
with Opera Pacific, California Music Theater, Music Theatre of
Southern California and at the Edinburgh Theatre Festival in
Scotland. She has appeared with Signature as Cinderella’s stepmother in Into the Woods and the narrator for Peter Pan in the
role of Nimue in Camelot. Thanks to Brooke and Tod for being
supportive and to Signature for letting her be a part of this!
LYNSEY FULLAM (Mary Poppins)
Lynsey was last seen in Signature’s production of Les Miserables
and is excited to be back on stage! She feels extremely lucky
to be a part of this extraordinary show and to share the stage
with such a brilliant cast and crew. To be able to play this
iconic role is a gift and lifelong dream come true! Other credits
include Guys & Dolls, Crazy For You, Into The Woods, and How
To Succeed In Business… A huge THANK YOU to Doug, Shauna,
and everyone at Signature for giving her this incredible
experience and to her husband and four kiddos for being her
biggest fans and encouraging mommy to be “practically perfect in every way”!
WILL HALEY (Michael Banks)
Will Haley is in 4th grade at Doral Academy. He currently works
as a Kid of Liverpool in The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil
and can be seen in local ABC Hyundai commercials. Other
favorite roles include Gavroche in Signature Productions Les
Miserables, Winthrop in Huntsman Entertainment’s Music Man,
and Charlie in LVLT’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever. He would
like to thank God for his talent, his family for the support, and
Doug for including him in this SUPER musical.
KAYLA HAMBLEN (Mary Poppins)
Kayla is a 2008 graduate from the University of Northern
Colorado where she received a BA in Theatre Arts/Education.
She is over the moon to be able to take on this iconic role
in her sixth Signature production. Favorite roles include Betty
Haynes (White Christmas), Annie Golden (Leader of the Pack),
Amber (Hairspray), Frenchie (Grease), Dorothy (Wizard of
Oz), and Cheryl (The Taffetas). Kayla would like to dedicate
each performance to the memory of her dear friend Edward
J. Gryska.
CHERITY HARCHIS (Mrs. Corry/Ensemble)
Cherity is over the moon to be making her Las Vegas musical
theatre debut! This Seattle native got tired of being cold
and wet and recently relocated to sunny Las Vegas with her
wonderful husband of 23 years. She began performing at age
7 and literally grew up on stage. Favorite roles include Doralee
(9 to 5), Narrator (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat), Ado Annie (Oklahoma), and most importantly,
Mom to her daughter. Cherity is a teacher at Astudia Dance
World where she specializes in children’s dance and theatre.
BLAKE HELLER (Michael Banks)
Blake Heller is an accomplished nine year old theatre enthusiast.
His passion is to be on stage in a big theater production. Blake
was in Joy Demain’s Fiddler in the Roof at the Super Summer
Theatre and various other productions. Blake is in 3rd grade
at Adelson Educational Campus. His hobbies are Circnastics,
mountain bike riding, swimming, running races and loves
animals. Blake is thrilled to be part of this very talented cast
and would like to thank Doug Baker for this opportunity.
Meet the
Cast
ARIEL JOHNSON (Bert)
Ariel first appeared on stage as Randolph McAfee in Bye Bye
Birdie when he was only seven years old. Now, dozens of shows
later, he is thrilled to once again be performing with Signature
Productions. Amongst his favorite roles: Sparky in Forever Plaid
and Charlie Brown in Snoopy. Most recently, Ariel performed
as Ralph Sheldrake in Signature Productions White Christmas.
You may have also seen him performing with BYU’s premiere
a cappella group, Vocal Point. He is grateful to his beautiful,
unbelievably supportive wife and cute redheaded children.
ELLIANA KARRIS (Ensemble)
Ellie has been performing since she was three and loves to both
sing and dance. As a singer, Ellie has performed at the White
House, the U.S. Capitol, the Veteran’s Day Parade in NYC,
and Disneyland. In addition, Ellie has competed and placed
in both regional and national ballroom dance competitions.
An avid fan of Broadway, she has participated every year at
Camp Broadway at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
Ellie is excited and grateful for the opportunity to perform as
part of the Ensemble in Signature Productions Mary Poppins!
PAT LUSK (Mrs. Brill)
Pat is honored to be a part of such a fine production full of
amazing talent! Pat is currently an Adjunct Professor at CSN in
the Theatre Arts Department, teaching Acting. In her former
life, Pat retired as an elementary school principal. Since moving
to Las Vegas, Pat has performed with the Jewish Repertory
Theatre, Rainbow Theatre, and now Signature Productions.
Many thanks to Doug and to her “Practically Perfect” husband,
for supporting this craziness one more time!
ELIZABETH MCKENNA (Annie/Ensemble)
Elizabeth is honored to be a part this magnificent show with
Signature Productions! You may have seen her most recently
as the Clown in The Magic Toy Box with Theatre in the Valley.
Although relatively new to community theatre, Elizabeth has been
a lifelong fan of Broadway. She would like to thank her husband
and family for their love and support. She would also like to thank
her son: the best little performer in town…“Hello to Tom!”
JOSHUA MELTZER
(Park Keeper/Ensemble)
Joshua is excited to sail across the English Channel for his
second Signature show after an immensely rewarding
experience last year in Les Misérables. Other Las Vegas shows
include Spamalot with SST and The Seagull with CSN. He is also
Managing Director for The Asylum Theatre (remember to Eat
More Art!). Much thanks to his family and friends who’ve made
his move to Nevada one of the best decisions of his life!
JOSH MEURER (George Banks)
Josh is so pleased to be returning to the Signature stage. He
has been seen previously as Charlie in The Foreigner, The Baker
in Into the Woods and Freddie in My Fair Lady. Josh grew up
on the east coast and got his start on stage early in dinner
theater as Robert in Shenandoah, Chulalongkorn in The King
and I, and Oliver in Oliver. He is so grateful to his wife and kids
for supporting him in everything.
SHAWN MILLER
(Bank Chairman/Ensemble)
Shawn Miller is a junior theatre major at Las Vegas Academy of
the Arts, and he is absolutely overjoyed to be a part of such an
amazing cast. Shawn would like to thank Signature Productions
for this practically perfect opportunity, his teachers for getting
him this far and encouraging him to do what he loves, and his
friends and family for supporting him, hectic schedule and all.
Meet the
Cast
ASHLEY RAPUANA (Ensemble)
Ashley is a student in the Stage and Screen Acting program at
UNLV. She likes exploring, vintage fashion, guitar, percussion,
photography, human rights, and playing with her pitbull—Missy.
She thanks her Mom, Dad, and Grandma for their support. She
also thanks Jesus Medina for being the coolest person ever. She
is stoked to do a Disney favorite! Past credits include Cirque du
Soleil’s A Choreographer’s Showcase, Minstrel in Once Upon A
Mattress, Genie in Aladdin, and Reservoir Dolls.
EMMA ROBINSON (Ensemble)
THAISA MONTEIRO (Miss Lark/Ensemble)
Born in 1985 in Brazil, Thaisa moved to Las Vegas three years
ago in support of her husband’s new job. Divided between
sports and arts for her whole childhood, she chose to pursue
her Bachelors in Physical Education due to her role as a
competitor at the Brazilian Taekwon-do national team. After
that she specialized in cardiac rehabilitation. At the same
time she started her masters degree, she also started to study
acting at one of the best acting schools in Sao Paulo. It came
to a point that she had to choose again between sports and
arts and this time she chose the art.
EARL NEWELL (Policeman/Ensemble)
Earl is absolutely thrilled to be making his theatre debut with
Signature Productions! He is eternally grateful to his wife
Dianne and their family for their encouragement and support.
His son Philip and granddaughter Grace have been especially
inspirational after watching them perform over the years. He is
truly just happy to be here!
ELIJAH O’CONNELL
(John Northbrook/Ensemble)
Elijah is happy to be working with Signature Productions for
the second time! His previous roles include: Ensemble (White
Christmas), Dancer (Be Our Guest – A Magical Disney Revue),
John Tall (The Drowsy Chaperone), A-Rab (West Side Story)
with Las Vegas Academy and Billy (Crazy for You) with Super
Summer Theatre. Elijah would like to thank Signature Productions for this opportunity.
He is excited to be a part of the wonderful company and crew of Mary Poppins.
Emma is excited to be performing on stage with her dad
Gregory Robinson. She is a member of the Rhodes Elementary
Honor Choir and has been performing with Hollywood Kids
Academy for four years. Her favorite roles were Annie (Annie),
Genie (Aladdin), Taylor (High School Musical Jr.), Jetsom
(Little Mermaid) and Emperor (Mulan). She loves theatre,
music, dance and playing the piano. Emma wishes to thank
Signature Productions and Jeffrey Skouson for believing in her
and helping her fulfill her dreams.
GREG ROBINSON
(Admiral Boom/Ensemble)
Gregory is “living the dream” returning for his second Signature
Productions show. Previous roles include Ensemble (White
Christmas), Snowboy (West Side Story) and Ensemble in The
City of Joseph, a historical pageant held on the banks of
the Mississippi River in Nauvoo, Illinois. Gregory is elated to be
sharing the stage with his youngest daughter Emma who is in the
Ensemble. Many thanks to his wife Shauna for her support and
Jeffrey Skouson for helping him find his voice.
AMY SMITH (Ensemble)
Amy Smith is a double major in dance and theatre at the Las
Vegas Academy of the Arts. Amy is a recipient of numerous
dance awards, having danced twice with the Moscow Ballet.
She is currently Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen and founder
of the nationally awarded organization Amy’s Ambition:
Empowering Youth Through Service. Favorite credits include:
Annie (Tuacahn Amphitheatre), A Signature Christmas, The
Sound of Music, and Singing in the Rain (Signature Productions),
The American Clock and Aida (Las Vegas Academy), and A
Christmas Carol (EJG Productions).
Meet the
Cast
SYDNEY TELLO (Ensemble)
This is Syd’s first Signature Production, and she is super excited
to be a part of Mary Poppins! Syd is a sophomore at Las Vegas
Academy as a theatre/dance double major. She has been
dancing for 12 years and is currently a member of the Kravenko
Youth Ballet Company. She thanks Doug and everyone at
Signature Productions for the open arms and encouragement!
She would also like to thank her mom for the support. She’s
having a heck of a great time!
JONATHAN TUALA (Robertson Ay)
Jonathan is thrilled to be making his Signature debut with such
an amazing cast and crew! A pianist by trade, he has recently
returned from playing for the Cunard cruise line, exploring the
Mediterranean and making futile attempts to figure out jazz.
Previous credits include: Bricks Pig (Shrek), Ovington (How to
Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), and Joseph (Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), all with Super
Summer Theatre. Many thanks to MB, friends and family!
ADDIE WAGNER (Jane Banks)
Addie Wagner is an 11 year-old fifth-grader at Vanderburg
Elementary who believes “anything can happen.” Credits
include: Young Eponine/Cosette u/s in Les Miserables (Lyric
Theatre of Oklahoma), Ensemble in Meet Me in St. Louis, and
Martha Cratchit in Scrooge the Musical (Rainbow Company
Youth Theatre), and Matilda in Willy Wonka (Las Vegas
Shakespeare Company). She will be a voice major at a July
summer intensive with Broadway Artists Alliance in New York.
Thanks to her family, Joanie and Zeffin!
CARON WHIPPLE (Queen Victoria/
Miss Smythe/Ensemble)
Caron is a clinical psychologist by day and an actress by night!
Her previous roles include Ethel Toffelmier in the Huntsmans’
production of Music Man for Super Summer Theatre and
several roles with the Rainbow Company Youth Theater. She is
thrilled to have been cast in her first Signature production and
is sincerely appreciative to Doug Baker, Shaun Oblad and the
rest of the creative team for this wonderful opportunity!!
MARY BETH ZENTNER (Winifred Banks)
Mary Beth is thrilled to be back on the Signature stage in Mary
Poppins. Previous Signature credits include Les Miserables,
Guys and Dolls, Camelot and The Sound of Music. This is a
particularly special experience since Mary Poppins was the first
musical Mary Beth ever performed in – playing Mrs. Brill way
back at the age of 14. Many thanks to the cast and creative
team for all the fun and to her family and friends for their love
and support.
Meet the Creative Team
Karl M.
Larsen,O.D..
Stan
Judd
Douglas H.
Baker
Leigh
Cunningham
Shauna
Oblad
Steel
Wallis
BRANDI BLACKMAN (Stage Manager)
Ashley
Oblad
Erika
Courtney
Brandi is excited for her first Signature production! Previous local stage management credits
include shows with A Public Fit, Second Star to the Right Productions, Baked Stage Entertainment,
College of Southern Nevada, Nevada Conservatory Theatre, and Jewish Repertory Theatre
of Nevada. She also worked as a production assistant for America’s Got Talent – LIVE at the
Palazzo. Selected recent PSM credits: Foxfinder; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum; Compleat Female Stage Beauty; The Producers; and Equus. In addition to her “day
job,” she serves as Production Manager for A Public Fit Theatre Company. She has worked on
productions in a variety of venues that range from intimate black box settings to large outdoor
amphitheaters. Brandi has completed both undergraduate & graduate studies in theatre and
stage management.
Alda
Tomasic
KARL M. LARSEN,O.D. (Executive Producer)
Karl is president and founder of Signature Productions. He has appeared as Ben in The Secret Garden, Doc
in West Side Story, Nicely Nicely in Guys and Dolls, Marcellis in The Music Man, Andrew Carnes in Oklahoma,
Merlin in Camelot, and Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady. His favorite role was Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. It
has been his pleasure to work with so many talented people for the last 24 years. He is grateful for the love
and support of his wife Susan for 44 years.
DOUGLAS H. BAKER (Director, additional Costume Designer)
Mr. Baker’s Directing credits include productions of Guys and Dolls, Parade, Ah’ Wilderness and many
others. Costume design credits include Pippin, Seussical and The Wizard of Oz. In the past, he has designed
costumes for MMEC Productions for cruise ship production shows. Currently he and his wife, Kay, travel with
Norwegian cruises as assistant costumers. Mr. Baker is a retired Professor of Theatre at College of Southern
Nevada where he taught Acting and Voice technique for 17 years.0He was an assistant Professor at SUU
from 82-90, Director of Greenshows and Feastes at the Utah Shakespeare Festival from 83-89. He is the
writer of the Tournament of Kings and King Arthur’s Tournament, and originated the role of Merlin the
Master and played the role for 13 ½ years at the Excalibur hotel. A 36-year member of Actors Equity, acting
roles include Sweeney in Sweeny Todd, Cervantes in Man of La Mancha and Papa Charlie in Shenandoah.
He and Kay have four sons, two daughter-in-laws, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
SHAUNA OBLAD (Musical Director)
Shauna Oblad was educated at Brigham Young University in Music Education and Piano Pedagogy. She
taught piano lessons for 26 years and semi-retired from teaching in 2000. In 1988 she auditioned for a role
with Signature Productions, was cast in a fun character role and was hooked again by the acting bug.
Shauna then joined the Board of Signature Productions in 1989. She has been a Director/Musical Director
at Signature Productions as well as taking several roles on stage.
ASHLEY OBLAD (Choreographer)
This is Ashley’s fourth choreographic work with Signature Productions after White Christmas, Camelot and
Singin’ in the Rain. She received her BA in Dance from Brigham Young University where she also received
the Outstanding Choreographer Award by the Contemporary Dance Division for her senior project. Since
graduation she has been active in Las Vegas’s musical theatre scene having performed in shows such
as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Producers, Crazy For You, Singin’ in the Rain,
The King and I, and Aida. She has also choreographed for several Super Summer Theatre and Broadway
Bound productions.
STAN JUDD (Technical Director)
Stan has been with Signature Productions for the past 21 years and is the resident Technical Director. He
also is their lead set builder and among others, has constructed shows The Secret Garden, You Can’t
Take It With You, All Shook Up, Once On This Island, and Singin’ in the Rain. Working with Signature has
developed his talents so that other theatre companies have had him build or install their set pieces in
Bermuda, Colorado, California, Spring Mountain Ranch, and on the Las Vegas Strip.
LEIGH CUNNINGHAM (Production Manager)
Before arriving in Las Vegas, Leigh had the great honor of performing in a variety of professional shows
including Sunset Blvd, Miss Saigon, Cats, Disney Productions, Disney Special Events – Asia and Cirque du
Soleil. At the beginning of 2007, Signature Productions invited her into their world and she hasn’t left. Being
Production Manager as well as the Backstage Manager is pretty chaotic, but she wouldn’t have it any
other way. She would like to thank her wonderful family for their never ending support and for allowing her
to do what she does best. Love You All..!!!
STEEL WALLIS (Co-Sound Designer)
Steel received artistic direction, design, and management training from the prestigious North
Carolina School of the Arts. Credits include: Cirque du Soleil’s productions of Believe, Mystere
and “O”, multiple productions for the Walt Disney Company, National Tour of Grease, Starlight
Express, South Pacific with Robert Goulet, and five seasons with Tuacahn Center for the Arts. Steel
is co-owner of Digital Theatre, an international entertainment software firm. Steel is a member of
Actors Equity Association.
NOAH GODDARD (Co-Sound Designer)
Noah started his theatrical career at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. From there, he
branched out into many facets of technical theater, working audio for the House of Blues as well
as carpentry and spot operator for the Tournament of the Kings and Thunder from Down Under.
He has worked in both audio and automations for Criss Angel’s Believe. Noah has previously
worked with Signature Productions in multiple shows and varying capacities including Sound
Designer for White Christmas.
ERIKA COURTNEY (Lighting Designer)
Erika is excited to be designing her third show with Signature Productions! She earned her BFA
in Theatre Production from Marshall University in Huntington, WV and headed west to earn an
MFA in Theatre Design from UNLV. She has worked locally with Super Summer Theatre, Huntsman
Entertainment, the Jewish Repertory Theatre of Nevada and occasionally dropped in on
Signature to lend a hand. She is very thankful for the opportunities in Las Vegas and the wonderful
group of friends this city has provided!
ALDA TOMASIC (Hair & Make-up Designer)
Alda is honored to be back working with the wonderful cast and crew of Signature Productions.
This is Alda’s sixteenth show as Makeup and Hair Designer. Recent productions include White
Christmas, Les Miserables and Hairspray. She has also worked for SST/PS Productions’ Crazy
for You, Huntsman Entertainment’s Next to Normal as well as other productions. She is also a
volunteer Makeup and Hair Designer for Faith Lutheran High School. She thanks her family;
daughter Annelie, for starting her on this creative journey many years ago and husband Paul,
for his constant support and for letting her play with her “paints”! She also thanks her Signature
family, especially DeAnna Anderson for believing in her talents. Special thanks to Dr. Karl, Steve
and Sandra.
MARLENE LANE (Props Master)
Marlene is delighted to be working on Mary Poppins, her third show with Signature Productions.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications in Technical Theater at Bowling Green State
University in Ohio. She then headed to Colorado where she was Props Designer for The Arvada
Center for the Arts & Humanities and then The Bonfils Theatre/Denver Center Theatre Company.
After relocating to Southern California, she had the thrill of being Production Assistant for San
Bernardino Civic Light Opera’s A Chorus Line, whose cast included several original Broadway
cast members. Her Vegas shows include: Joseph with Stage Door/SST, White Christmas and Les
Miserables with Signature Productions, Spamalot with PSFX/SST, and Shrek with Feral/SST. She
would like to thank Dr. Karl, Mama Leigh & DeAnna for their Sweet Support!!!
JESEE JONES (Assistant Stage Manager)
This is Jesee’s eleventh show with Signature, and it has been a blast. She would like to dedicate
this show to her theater mentor who recently passed away. She would also like to thank her
family for supporting her in following her passion.
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