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Page 1: Mary Poppins Booklet - Signature Productions · Mary Poppins is certainly a delightful, fun and joyous musical. And here-in lies its dilemma, because Mary comes to a home, like most

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Summerlin Library & Performing Arts Center

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A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film

Original Music and Lyrics byRichard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Book byJulian Fellowes

New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics byGeorge Stiles and Anthony Drewe

Co-Created byCameron Mackintosh

Directed by DOUGLAS BAKER

Choreographer ASHLEY OBLAD

Stage Manager BRANDI BLACKMAN

Sound Design STEEL WALLIS

Musical Direction by SHAUNA OBLAD

Production Manager LEIGH CUNNINGHAM

Lighting Design ERIKA COURTNEY

Costume Design DOUGLAS BAKER, BOB LOV

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.

Production of

Flying by Foy

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Executive Producer ~ KARL LARSEN O.D Director ~ DOUGLAS BAKER Assistant Director ~ LESLIE FOTHERINGHAM Musical Director ~ SHAUNA OBLAD Assistant Musical Director ~ MELISSA FABBI Choreographer ~ ASHLEY OBLAD Technical Director ~ STAN JUDD Production Manager ~ LEIGH CUNNINGHAM Stage Manager ~ BRANDI BLACKMAN Backstage Manager ~ LEIGH CUNNINGHAM Assistant Stage Manager ~ JESEE JONES Sound Design ~ STEEL WALLIS, NOAH GODDARD Lighting Design ~ ERIKA COURTNEY Costume Design ~ BOB LOVE, DOUGLAS BAKER Hair & Make-up Design ~ ALDA TOMASIC Original Scenic Design ~ STEVE HUNTSMAN HUNTSMAN ENTERTAINMENT Scenic Construction ~ STAN JUDD, LEIGH CUNNINGHAM GREEN VALLEY THEATRE Poppins “Magic” ~ JASON WILSON, FLYING BY FOY Scenic Painting ~ TOM UMHOLZ Props Master ~ MARLENE LANE Master Electrician ~ ADAM PIOTROWSKI SR/Fly Rail ~ ANDY WILLIAMS SL ~ JANNA WILKINSON Rover ~ JESEE JONES Spotlight Operators ~ JUDY COLONERO, ANTHONY WARD Crew ~ ELIZABETH ALFIERI, DAYNE GRADNEY MICHAEL HOUGHTALING MARLENE LANE, THOMAS MALLETT TONY RINO, JOHN ROSSO Dressers ~ KONIE BALDWIN, LORI BRAYBROOKE FRANCENE THOMPSON, MARY BETH ZENTNER, ELAINE FITZPATRICK Hair & Make-up Assistants ~ LYN MELICHAR, ERIKA HERNANDEZ Costume Assistant ~ SHAUNA ROBINSON Scenic Dressers ~ RYAN THORNTON, MARLENE LANE Advertising & Publicity ~ MARCI RIEDY Program ~ JOANN SPINELLI, MARCI RIEDY Box Offi ce ~ SHERYL LUND, GARY & HILLARY PRINCE House Manager ~ DEBBIE EARL

Creative & Production Team

Cast List(In order of appearance)

Bert* ~ KEVIN BLEUER / ARIEL JOHNSON George Banks* ~ JAMES CLAFLIN / JOSH MEUER Winifred Banks* ~ ELAINE FITZPATRICK / MARY BETH ZENTNER Jane Banks* ~ ISABELLA BAKER / ADDIE WAGNER Michael Banks* ~ WILL HALEY / BLAKE HELLER Katie Nanna ~ AMANDA CAMPOS Policeman ~ EARL NEWELL Miss Lark ~ THAISA MONTEIRO Admiral Boom ~ GREG ROBINSON Mrs. Brill ~ PAT LUSK Robertson Ay ~ JONATHAN TUALA Mary Poppins* ~ LYNSEY FULLAM / KAYLA HAMBLEN Park Keeper ~ JOSHUA MELTZER Queen Victoria ~ CARON WHIPPLE Bank Chairman ~ SHAWN MILLER Miss Smythe ~ CARON WHIPPLE Von Hussler ~ SCOT BROWN Northbrook ~ ELIJAH O’CONNELL Bird Woman ~ LACHELLE CHAMBERLAIN Mrs. Corry ~ CHERITY HARCHIS Annie ~ ELIZABETH MCKENNA Fannie ~ TAMI ALICIA Miss Andrew ~ 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 James Clafl in – 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 Banks 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 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 Banks 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 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 Banks 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 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 Banks 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 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 Poppins 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

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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, fulfi llment, 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

A Note from the Director

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Act OneChim Chim Cher-ee

Cherry Tree Lane Part 1

The Perfect Nanny

Cherry Tree Lane Part 2

Practically Perfect

Chim Chim Cher-ee (Park Reprise)

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

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (Encore)

Chim Chim Cher-ee (Ups & Downs Reprise)

Chim Chim Cher-ee (Rooftop Duet)

Act TwoEntr’acte: Run Away

Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise)

Brimstone and Treacle Part 1

Let’s Go Fly a Kite

Good for Nothing

Being Mrs Banks (Reprise)

Brimstone and Treacle Part 2

Practically Perfect (Reprise)

Chim Chim Cher-ee (Rooftop Reprise)

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

Musical Numbers

Summerlin Library ~ JENNEFER BLAYLOCK and KATY BRIDGES Rehearsal Pianist ~ JONATHAN TUALA Photography ~ ANDREA AVRUSKIN Costumes ~ STAR COSTUME Scenic Drop Printing ~ OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS Scenic Drop Formatting ~ STAN JUDD Park Artwork ~ ANNE CUNNINGHAM Production Assistance ~ MATT WAGNER, JENNA CLARKE Costume Assistance ~ KAY BAKER, JOY GLAZIER, TARA DELP THAISA MONTEIRO, DENNIS WRIGHT Advertising ~ LAMAR BILLBOARD ADVERTISING ShowTix ~ STEPHANIE VILLALUZ AND JEFF TIDWELL

Special Thanks

Executive BoardKarl M. Larsen, O.D. President & Executive Producer

Lance Earl – Vice President

Shauna Oblad – Secretary/Treasurer

Stan Judd – Technical Director

Board Members

Wallace M. Eastman

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.

Signature Productions would also like to thank all of our program advertisers. We

sincerely appreciate your support of our productions.

Leslie FotheringhamDeAnna AndersonVictor J. AustinDebbie Earl

Teresa IsgriggsGary PrinceRyan ThorntonMary Beth Zentner

Debora BoydMarci RiedyDennis Wright

Contributors

Board of Directors

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AMANDA CAMPOS (Katie Nana/Ensemble)Amanda Campos is excited to be a part of her fi rst 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)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 fi rst 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)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 Pacifi c, California Music Theater, Music Theatre of Southern California and at the Edinburgh Theatre Festival in Scotland. She has appeared with Signature as Cinderella’s step-mother 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!

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.

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 fi rst 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?

Meet theCast

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ARIEL JOHNSON (Bert) Ariel fi rst 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 fi ne 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 magnifi cent 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!

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 theCast

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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) 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 fulfi ll 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 fi nd 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).

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.

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.

Meet theCast

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SYDNEY TELLO (Ensemble)This is Syd’s fi rst 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 fi gure 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 fi fth-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 Zeffi n!

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 fi rst 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 fi rst 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 theCast

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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..!!!

Stan Judd

Leigh Cunningham

Steel Wallis

Erika Courtney

Alda Tomasic

Karl M. Larsen,O.D..

Shauna Oblad

Ashley Oblad

Douglas H. Baker

Meet the Creative Team

BRANDI BLACKMAN (Stage Manager)Brandi is excited for her fi rst 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: Foxfi nder; 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.

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 Pacifi c with Robert Goulet, and fi ve seasons with Tuacahn Center for the Arts. Steel is co-owner of Digital Theatre, an international entertainment software fi rm. 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 Bonfi ls 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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