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Production Staff:
Producer/Director: Michael E. Bryce
Stage Manager: Dave Rhinesmith
Stage Hand: Abby Kesner, Molly Kesner, Cindy Rhinesmith
Costume Design: Sarai Phillips-Dunlap, Rebecca Bryce,
Sophie-Leigh Cannoy
Costume Stitcher: Pam Allen
Lighting Design: Michael E. Bryce, Sharyn Sheffer
Lighting Operator: Scott Condit
Follow Spot Operator: Alister Schoenwolf
Media Design: Michael E. Bryce
Media Operator: Joyce Smith
Audio Technician: Bill Wiatr
Music Engineer: David Thomas
Scenic Designer: J. Michael Sanders, Michael E. Bryce
Set Construction: Michael E. Bryce, Ed Edwards, Justin Robinson, J. Michael Sanders
Front of House/Playbill Design: Sharyn Sheffer
Box Office: Reg Hamilton
Usher Captain: Dusty Hamilton
Ticket Scanners: Cindy Rhinesmith, Nicole Lanning
Concessioaire: Liz Wiatr
Cast Meals: Cassandra Shockley, Wendi Fuller, Cheri Johnson, Lynda Thomas, Gayle Groneman, Mara Hover Charlene Cooper, Tana Kerns
Cast of Characters:
Thomas Andrews: Jordan Giannetti
J. Bruce Ismay: Eddie Kesner
Captain E.J. Smith: Bryan Stewart
Murdoch/Charles Clark: Aaron Schneider
Charles Lightoller: Turner McKenzie
Herbert Pitman: Matt Snell
Joseph Boxall/J.H. Rogers: Jared Ferolino
Robert Hitchens: Ethan Cannoy
Frederick Barrett: Michael Bryce
Harold Bride: Zeke Collins
Frederick Fleet: Jeff Montgomery, Jr.
Joseph Bell/Wallace Hartley: Michael Paul
Henry Etches: Jerry Maggio
Stoker/Stevedore: Josh Brody
Bellboy: Tyler Snell
Bellboy (us): Ian Montgomery
Steward: Tanner Duncan
Stewardess: Emma Westberg, Emma Lanning
John Jacob Astor: Tyler Saccoman
Madeleine Astor: Sophie-Leigh Cannoy
Isidor Straus: Gary Pimentel
Ida Straus: Nikki Reeves
Molly Brown: Donnalynn Waller Maggio
Benjamin Guggenheim: Steve Morgan
Mme. Aubart: Tina Reynolds
John B. Thayer: Krys Van Slyke
Marian Thayer: Melissa Van Slyke
Jack Thayer: Miles Van Slyke
George Widener: Jeremy Holley
Eleanor Widener: Ann Marie Pastor
Edith Corse Evans: Caitlyn McKell
1st & 3rd Class Passenger: Lynn Golden,
Sarai Phillips-Dunlap
Edgar Beane: Tyler Galley
Alice Beane: Rebecca Bryce
Caroline Neville: Elizabeth Bridgewater
Mrs. DaMico: Robyn Tye-Lennex
Mr. DaMico: Justin Robinson
Kate McGowan: Katie Babbitt (Cast A),
Olive Van Slyke (Cast B)
Kate Murphy/Stewardess: Ashley Ziolko (Cast A), Olivia Kesner (Cast B)
Kate Mullins/Stewardess: Emma Giffen (Cast A),
Iris Van Slyke, (Cast B)
Jim Farrell: Cody DeLisa (Cast A),
Colin Quintana (Cast B)
(Cast members may play additional roles.)
Katie has spent recent years expanding her vocal talents with an Air Force rock band. Sharing the stage with Gary Sinise, and many other extremely talented military musicians, she is back on stage doing what she loves the most. She is back on stage doing what she loves the most. This is her 5th show with Zao, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Music Man, Godspell, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. She is humbled by this opportunity to represent the real people who experienced this tragic event. She is super grateful to her family, especially her hubby, Matt, who sacrifices so much so she can share her talents on stage! Shout out to Rory for being the best!
KATIE BABBITT
Kate McGowan [Cast A]
REBECCA BRYCE
Alice Beane
Becca is absolutely delighted to revisit Titanic after performing in it over twenty years ago! Past favorite Zao shows include The Music Man (Marian), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), The Sound of Music (Maria), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy Lou), Nunsense (Sister Amnesia), Bright Star (Lucy), and Godspell (Joanne/Lindsay). What a privilege it is to get to tell such a beautiful and tragic story once again with such a talented group of friends (and family!) "Sail on!"
ETHAN CANNOY
Hitchens, 3rd Class Passenger
Ethan is excited to be in his third production at Zao. He's enjoyed working on this production with the super talented cast, and hopes you enjoy watching this production as much as he enjoys being in it. He'd like to thank the directors and production crew for making this possible!
SOPHIE-LEIGH CANNOY
Madeleine Astor
Sophie-Leigh Cannoy is thrilled to return for her seventh production at Zao Theatre. Some of her favorite roles include Mother Superior in Sister Act (Zoni Nom, AYT), Kala in Tarzan (AYT), and Susie in Heaven Can Wait (DBFRT). She’d like to express her gratitude toward the cast and crew for this unforgettable experience.
TANNER DUNCAN
Ensemble
Tanner is glad to be a part of this epic musical! His past shows include Seussical, Mamma Mia, Kiss Me Kate, Jane Eyre, A Man of No Importance, Sweeney Todd, Lamb of God, The Addams Family, Bright Star, The Music Man, Oliver, White Christmas and The Little Mermaid. He thanks God, family and friends for support and the company for giving him another opportunity! Check him out on his YouTube channel on Tanner’s Channel!
TYLER GALLEY
Edgar Beane
After taking the last year off, Tyler is excited to be back at Zao for another production! Previous Zao roles include: Lamar Godspell, The Courier 1776: The Musical, Pvt. Louden Downey A Few Good Men, Howie Newsome Our Town, LeFou Beauty and the Beast, Wickersham 1 Seussical, Max Detweiler The Sound of Music (Zoni Nomination), Bob Zelnick Frost/Nixon (Zoni Nomination). Tyler spent a year touring with "Up with People", learning and performing international songs and dances, and spreading the joy of performing across the globe!
JORDAN GIANNETTI
Thomas Andrews
This is Jordan's 6th Zao show, and he'd like to thank Mickey, Dave, Andrew and the entire cast and crew for making this a wonderful experience. Also a HUGE thank you to his beautiful wife, Heidi, for all of her love and support and his three amazing sons! Enjoy the show!
EMMA GIFFEN
Kate Mullins (Cast A)
Zao debut! Favorite roles include Belle in Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Cinderella in Into the Woods, Wendy in Peter Pan, Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Esther in Meet Me in St. Louis, Junie in Junie B. Jones (Nat’l Tour), & Justine in Frankenstein (World Premiere). She was most recently seen as Ida in See How They Run at Hale, and is currently starring in two local commercial ad campaigns. Emma’s favorite role, however, is wife to Daniel, & mom to Evelyn, Charlotte & Harrison.
EDDIE KESNER
J. Bruce Ismay
Returning to the Zao stage once again, Eddie is thrilled to be part of this fantastic production especially acting alongside his daughter, Olivia.
Recent Zao credits include White Christmas (Bob Wallace), The Music Man (Mayor Shinn), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Schroeder), and Guys and Dolls (Lt. Brannigan). Other favorite roles include The Secret Garden (Archibald Craven) and The Crucible (Reverend Hale).
Eddie extends a special thank-you to David Buerhle. He dedicates this performance to his daughter, Molly, whose courage, hard work, and resilience continue to inspire him.
Finally, heartfelt thanks to Mickey, Dave, and Andrew. It’s been a joy making new Zao friends and reconnecting with old ones.
OLIVIA KESNER
Kate Murphy (Cast B)
Olivia is thrilled to be back on the Zao stage for her seventh production!
Recent credits include White Christmas and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. She is especially excited to take on the role of Kate Murphy in Zao Theater’s Titanic: The Musical. Olivia is grateful for the chance to perform alongside her dad, Eddie Kesner, and would like to thank Mickey, Andrew, and Dave for their dedication and hard work. She also sends heartfelt thanks to her family for their love and support!
EMMA LANNING
Stewardess
3rd Class Passenger
Emma is thrilled to return to the Zao stage in Titanic! Some of her favorite past roles include Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka Jr, Susan Waverly in White Christmas (Zao Theatre), Young Anastasia in Anastasia, Anna in Frozen Jr. and Matilda in Matilda Jr. Emma would like to thank Mickey, Dave and her family for their encouragement and support.
DONNALYNN WALLER-MAGGIO
Molly Brown
Donnalynn has so enjoyed returning to the Zao stage. Past credits include the national tours of Fiddler on the Roof (Yente u/s Golde) & Menopause the Musical (Earth Mother & Iowa Housewife). Other favorites: Emma Goldman (Assassins & Ragtime), Reverend Mother, Sr Mary Amnesia & Sr Hubert (Nunsense), Saraghina (Nine), adult, youth & educational theatre teacher & director, acting & audition coach, & friend with a warm hug. My favorite role to date is wife to my loving & talented husband, Jerry. Love you my baby, you’re brilliant! I adore this lovely Zao family!
JERRY MAGGIO
Henry Etches
3rd Class Passenger
Jerry is originally from NY, where he performed in regional and community theatre for over 20 years. He’s been in AZ for nearly 7 years now and is excited to return to the Zao Theatre stage once again after last appearing in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels earlier this year as Andre. Jerry made his debut at Zao Theatre in 2023 playing Charlie Brown in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Some of his other recent productions include: Spelling Bee (Coneybear), Guys and Dolls (Rusty Charlie), and Jekyll & Hyde (Simon Stride, Spider). Some of Jerry's favorite past roles include: Malcolm in The Full Monty, Rev. Moore in Footloose, Warbucks in Annie, and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors. He'd like to thank Mickey and Dave for the opportunity to be part of this epic production along with such a talented cast. To Jerry's wife and soul mate, Donna, who he gets to share the stage with once again, "I'm so blessed to have you by my side on stage and in life- I love you so much!"
TURNER MCKENZIE
Charles Lightoller,
3rd Class Passenger
Turner is honored as second officer of running the "unsinkable ship" of this musical. His top shows include Seussical, Hello Dolly, Guys and Dolls, Music Man, White Christmas, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He would like to thank his family and friends for all their support and doing their best. Sail on and Godspeed to thee!
SARAI PHILLIPS-DUNLAP
1st & 3rd Class Passenger
Sarai is an ariZoni award winning costume designer who is thrilled to be back at ZAO Theatre For her 17th show. She was last seen in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, which she costumed along with Godspell and Nunsense. She has been a part of Zao's Hello Dolly, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Ragtime. She performed at Meredith and with the Opera Company of North Carolina.
GARY PIMENTEL
Isidor Strauss
3rd Class Passenger
Gary is thrilled to portray this wonderful man. Gary’s favorite roles include: Grandpa Joe (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Nick Bottom (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Nunzio Cristano (Over the River and Through the Woods), Franklin Hart (9 to 5 The Musical), and Hucklebee (The Fantasticks). Gary thanks Lori, his wonderful wife, for her support.
JUSTIN ROBINSON
Mr. DaMico
3rd Class Passenger
A fairly new theatre junky, Justin is very ecstatic and honored to dance as professional entertainer--Mr. DaMico--in this extravagantly heart-gripping show. He is ready to give his all in his third production with Zao.
BRYAN STEWART
Captain E.J. Smith
Bryan is thrilled to return to Titanic as its fearless leader (after sinking the ship over 40 times last year in Hale Theatre's production.) Some of his favorite Zao shows include: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Lawrence), The Music Man (Harold Hill), The Sound of Music (Captain von Trapp), Godspell (Jesus), Ragtime (Tateh - *AriZoni Award winner), and 1776 (Rutledge). Many thanks to this talented cast and crew for all their hard work on this production!
DAVID THOMAS
Zao Music Director
David holds a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Music Education. He taught music in New York in both public and private settings for over 40 years. His theatre work in NY includes “Guys and Dolls”, “The Boyfriend”, “Anything Goes”, “Cinderella”, “The Pajama Game” and “Gatsby: The Musical”. Here at Zao, he was previously the Music Director for Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" (AriZoni Award Winner), “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” and “Nunsense”. He feels very blessed to be able to work with all of the talented cast and crew members at Zao.
ANDREW McDUFF
Choreographer
Andrew is from a small town in Vermont. This is his 2nd show here at Zao. His last work at Zao was Dirty Rotten Scondrels. His most recent work includes Cabaret, Peter and the Starcatcher and Ragtime, which he won the Prism award for and just got an AriZoni nomination. Upcoming projects are Secret Garden and whatever Mickey wants to do next! Love to this cast, Chris and Margaux.
MICHAEL E. BRYCE
"MICKEY"
Producer / Director
Zao Artistic Director
Throughout his extensive theatrical career, Mickey has received multiple Zoni awards as director, music director, set, media, and lighting designer, and actor. Over the past ten seasons as Artistic Director for Zao Theatre, Mickey has guided Zao's many production teams, casts of actors, technical crews to an award winning level of performance. A few of his favorite shows include: Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, Ordinary Days, The Sound of Music, 1776; The Musical, Ragtime; The Musical (AriZoni nominee), Hunchback of Notre Dame (AriZoni Best Musical Award), and The Marvelous Wonderettes (AriZoni Best Musical Award). As an actor, Mickey's most recent Zoni award was for his portrayal of Richard Nixon in Zao's Zoni award winning production of the play, Frost/Nixon. Mickey holds degrees in music education, church music, and conducting. Mickey is also the pastor of Zao's parent organization, Centerstage Church in Gold Canyon.
Zao Theatre
6338 S. Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 924-5122 shows@zaotheatre.org
Meet the Players:
JARED FEROLINO
Boxhall, Rogers, Tsylor
2n & 3rd Class Passenger
Jared is excited to be playing his first named roles in Titanic. He debuted in 2024’s The Music Man, and returned in White Christmas, both in Ensemble. Jared also occasionally performs with Mesa Encore Theatre. He is a graduate of Arizona State University. He thanks Zao Theatre for all of their constant love and support.
Zeke Collins is excited to make his Zao Theatre debut in Titanic. He has been passionate about live theatre since high school and has appeared in productions across the Valley. Favorite roles include Cliff Bradshaw (Cabaret), Peter Pan (Peter and the Starcatcher), William Shakespeare (Shakespeare in Love), and appearances in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Crazy for You, Charley’s Aunt, and Darkside by Tom Stoppard. Zeke is honored to be part of this remarkable production and thanks his family, friends, and fellow artists for their constant encouragement.
ZEKE COLLINS
Harold Bride
JEFF MONTGOMERY JR.
Frederick Fleet, Stoker,
1st & 3rd Class Passenger
This is Jeff's 15th show with Zao Theatre. His first Zao show was in 2016 as Thomas Jefferson in 1776. His favorite role so far was in 2015 as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables with CopperStar. He loves to entertain others and spread joy and happiness to everyone he meets.
IAN MONTGOMERY
Bellboy (US)
This is Ian's 3rd show with Zao Theatre. He first performed at Zao with his family in 2019 in Beauty and the Beast . He loves to have fun on stage with the cast.
COLIN QUINTANA
Jim Farrell (Cast B)
Colin is 17 and is attending Gilbert Classical Academy for his sophomore year. He is super excited to be playing Jim Farrell in Zao Theatre's production of Titanic. This has been one of his favorite shows to do. Past roles include Horton in Seussical Jr. and Brett and Archie in 13 the Musical. Many thanks to the amazing cast and crew for their talent and dedication and a special thanks to his loving family.
TITANIC
The Musical
Story and book by
Peter Stone
Music and lyrics by
Maury Yeston
Produced on Broadway
by Dodge Theatricals,
Richard S. Pecter and
The John F. Kennedy
Center for the
Performing Arts
TITANIC is presented
by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.www.concordtheatricals. com
ELIZABETH BRIDGEWATER
Caroline Neville
Elizabeth thanks Zao Theatre so much for being such a positive space to create with friends. She thanks her family for always coming to support her. And of course, her husband, Lance, for his love, and encouragement.
JOSHUA BRODY
Stoker, Stevedore,
3rd Class Passenger
Josh is thrilled to be a part of Zao Theatre's production of Titanic. Josh recently appeared on stage in Wizard of Oz (ensemble) at Chandler Center for the Arts. His favorite roles include Lumiere (Beauty and the Beast - SDFA) as well as King Arthur (Spamalot - SCCCA). He would like to give a huge thanks to all the friends and family that encouraged him along the way!"
MICHAEL BRYCE
Frederick Barrett
Michael is thrilled to be performing for the first time on stage in almost 20 years. At 13 years old, he played the Bellboy in a 2004 production of Titanic, also directed and produced by his father, Mickey Bryce. He has been married to his wife Kjerstin for almost 12 years and they have 3 beautiful daughters: Reagan, Cora and Kit. If you don’t know and follow Jesus as your personal Savior, please consider Him today! Ephesians 2:8-9 & Romans 10:9
CODY DELISA
Jim Farrell (Cast A)
Cody is thoroughly excited to be making his Zao debut in such a beautiful show. He most recently took to the stage as Moses in the Prince of Egypt at Spark theatre. He would like to thank Katie and Sarai for reaching out to him about this opportunity, and his incredible wife Yoshi for her love and support. He hopes you all enjoy our take on the beautiful and heart wrenching story of Titanic.
LYNN GOLDEN
1st & 3rd Class Passenger
Previously seen in White Christmas, Hello Dolly!, The Sound of Music, and the Zao Benefit Concert. Other credits include Damn Yankees, Holmes & Watson (DBFRT), The Play That Goes Wrong (DFT), Godspell (SCT), Spiders Web (AriZoni winner) and Sidekicked (DST). Lynn is a Grant Officer, Sr. at ASU. Stage kisses to Bear, Abby, Brad, the Ashlocks, Heather & Kristi. Always dedicated to my Momma, who loved Zao.
JEREMY HOLLEY
George Widener
3rd Class Passenger
Jeremy is delighted to be making his Zao Theatre debut. Recent credits include Freaky Friday and Bright Star with Mesa Encore Theatre. He loves his beautiful wife and is grateful she deals with his love for theatre. To his lovely fur baby, thank you for dancing with daddy when he needs a dance partner.
CAITLYN MCKELL
Edith Corse Evans
Caitlyn is elated to be part of this amazing show! She was previously seen in Zao Production's White Christmas (Rhoda/Mrs. Snoring Man). Favorite credits: Bye, Bye Birdie (Ursula Merkle), Savior of the World (Mary), and Joseph...Dreamcoat (Mrs. Potiphar). "Special thanks to my parents, my Heavenly Father, and many others who have shown me love and support."
STEVE MORGAN
Benjamin Guggenheim
Steve is elated to be making his Zao Theatre debut in this moving production of Titanic: The Musical. Other Valley credits include Urinetown (Caldwell B. Cladwell), Annie (Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks), Newsies (Joseph Pulitzer), Oklahoma (Ali Hakim), Spamalot (Patsy), and Oliver Hix/Quartet in The Music Man at Hale Centre Theatre. Steve would like to thank Mickey for giving him this opportunity. He also thanks his beautiful wife, Wendy, for her never-ending love, support, and patience. Finally, a shout out to Betty, his 5 kids, and 6 beautiful grandkids. Godspeed and enjoy the show!
ANN PASTOR
Eleanor Widener
Ann is a retired teacher and has enjoyed a return to musical theatre. Special thanks to Zao for this opportunity, and to FamBam, friends, and eastvalleychorale.org for their love. P.S. Yes, it’s worth the drive!
NIKKI REEVES
Ida Straus
Nikki is honored to be playing this remarkable woman in her first production at Zao. Other recent Valley appearances include Ragtime (Emma Goldman) and Little Mermaid (Ursula) at FHT, Scarlet Pimpernel (Marie Grosholtz) and Anastasia (Dowager Empress u/s) at Hale, and Sister Act (Mother Superior) at MCC. Nikki thanks the entire cast, production team, and her beloved family and friends.
TINA REYNOLDS
Mme. Aubert
Tina is thrilled to return to the Zao stage, Some of her favorite roles in the past are: (Mother Superior) Nunsense, (Rosie) Mamma Mia, (Martha Watson) White Christmas and (Mother Superior) Sister Act. Tina is a retired teacher who married her high school sweetheart, Dan, they have 3 children and 13 grandkids. Tina also sings with the Chordialaires Barbershop Chorus, and with her St. Mary Magdalene church choir. She would like to thank Mickey, Dave and Andrew for this opportunity.
TYLER JAMES SACCOMAN
John Jacob Astor
3rd Class Passenger
Tyler, originally from Minnesota, grew up doing theatre since he was 10 years old and has been in love with performing ever since. Some of his most favorite roles were being Fred Casely/Male Dance Captain in Chicago, The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Man 2 Ensemble in Lucky Stiff. Tyler would like to express his most sincere thanks and gratitude to both Mickey and Dave for allowing him such a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a talented cast and a fantastic show. And a huge thanks to his family and friends for being the best support system! He hopes you enjoy the performance as much as he has enjoyed being aboard the greatest ship in the world!
AARON SCHNEIDER
Murdoch, Charles Clarke
Aaron is excited to have another opportunity to perform with and among the wonderful artists and staff at Zao Theatre. Aaron has most recently been seen as Ramses in Spark’s production of Prince of Egypt, Pharaoh in Centerstage Academy’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cogsworth in QCPAC’s production of Beauty and the Beast, and Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream under the direction of Kevin Dressler. He also enjoys regularly singing with the amazing folks in MTAA (Musical Theater Alliance of Arizona) and VVCO (Voices of the Valley Choir and Orchestra). Apart from the arts, Aaron enjoys reading, and running mountain trails! He’d like to thank his family for their ongoing support and encouragement! In the words of singer/song-writer Harry Chapin, “he did not know how well he sang…it just made him whole!”
MATT SNELL
Herbert Pitman
3rd Class Passenger
Matt is thrilled to return to Zao and share the stage again with his son Tyler. You may remember him on the Zao stage as Cogsworth (Beauty and the Beast), Daddy Murphy (Bright Star) and Big Jule (Guys and Dolls). Thanks to Mickey, Dave and the production team for this opportunity. Love to Amy & Tyler for their never ending support.
TYLER SNELL
Bellboy
3rd Class Passenger
Tyler is excited to be back at Zao Theatre after a 4 year gap! Tyler is 20 years old at Mesa Community College with a major in music. Some of his favorite shows include Kohlenkov in You Can’t Take it With You (PCA), Eddie in 13 (AYT), and Dormouse in Alice and Wonderland (AYT). He would like to thank Mickey, David, and Andrew for this amazing opportunity as well as his friends and family for all their love and support.
Robyn was last seen in Zao’s production of White Christmas. Favorite roles include Hunyak (Chicago), Arabian Coffee (The Nutcracker), Dawn (All In The Timing), Sister Mary Leo (Nunsense), and Witch 1 (Shakespeare’s Macbeth). Robyn is also a dancer and choreographer with MAC & Company. Many thanks to Mickey, Dave, and Andrew for the opportunity to bring this powerful story to the Zao stage. Love and gratitude to Matt, Mom & Dad, Jen and the boys, Bill & Pat, and CW.
ROBYN TYE-LENNEX
Mrs. DaMico
3rd Class Passenger
IRIS VAN SLYKE
Kate Mullins (Cast B)
Iris is so exited to be returning to Zao Theatre. Iris is a junior at Desert Ridge High School and is a part of the dance/pom team. Some of her past Zao credits include Anna Maria in Godspell and Zanetta Shinn in Music Man. She is so grateful for this opportunity to perform with her entire family #teamatticus
KRYS VAN SLYKE
John B. Thayer
3rd Class Passemger
Krys thinks of himself more as an instrumentalist and music director than an actor, but is deeply grateful to be in a show with his wife and kids. Love to Melissa, Olive, Iris, Miles and Atticus. @kvs_music
MELISSA VAN SLYKE
Marian Thayer
Melissa is grateful for the opportunity to be in a show with her beautiful family. She was last seen as Betty Jean in the Marvelous Wonderettes and has enjoyed several decades of performing around the valley. #teamatticus
MILES VAN SLYKE
Jack Thayer
Miles is 10 years old and happy to be sharing the stage with his whole family. He was last seen as Winthrop in the Music Man! Miles loves stop motion animation, martial arts, and baseball (go Padres!). He has the best dad and sisters in the whole world and wants to tell his mom ilymtylm the end I WIN! Enjoy the show! #teamatticus
OLIVE VAN SLYKE
Kate McGowan (Cast B)
Olive is thrilled to take part in her third Zao show with her family. Most recently she was seen as Natalie in All Shook Up (WHS) and directed and played Olive in Spelling Bee in her schools annual one acts. Favorite credits include Ida in See How They Run (WHS), Crutchie in Newsies (AYT), Dragón in Shrek (WHS), and Uzo in Godspell (ZAO). Olive is an International Bachelorette Senior and is part of several organizations including Marching Band, Drama Council, IB Mentors, and more. Thanks to Mickey, Dave, and Andrew as well as the whole Zao team. Love to her family. #teamatticus
MICHAEL PAUL WALLOT makes his ZAO debut with this show! Favorite local shows include RAGTIME, CHRISTMAS CAROL (Arizona Broadway), Amos in CHICAGO and HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS (Herberger Theater). Broadway/National tours include THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, JOSEPH, WIZARD OF OZ and EVITA. Favorite professional credits include SIDE SHOW, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Michael has directed, choreographed, and produced over 150 shows and received the ariZoni Award for his staging of THE WORLD GOES ROUND at the Scottsdale Center. As always, this one is for Momma - Enjoy!
MICHAEL PAUL WALLOT
Wallace Hartley, Jpseph Bell
3rd Class Passenger
EMMA WESTBERG
Stewardess
1st & 3rd Class Passenger
Emma has only been involved in musical theatre for the past few years, but she is a classically trained dancer. She danced with the MCC Dance Company for a year and with Studio R Ballet for over 11 years, performing roles such as Aurora in Sleeping Beauty and the Snow Queen in The Nutcracker. She has also appeared in four Shakespeare plays, with her favorite role being Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This is her third show with Zao Theatre, and she is delighted to return. She is especially grateful for the support of her wonderful husband, Richie, who makes it all possible.
ASHLEY ZIOLKO
Kate Murphy (Cast A)
Ashley is thrilled to be making her Zao Theatre debut! Recent credits include Oliver! (Mrs. Sowerberry), A Grand Night for Singing (Lynne), The Wizard of Oz (Glinda), Guys & Dolls (Adelaide), and Hello, Dolly! (Irene Molloy). Special thanks to Mickey for the opportunity and to her family for their constant support and putting up with me singing every moment of every day, continuously, forever. Enjoy the show!
