Benjamin Gullett (Tevye) was most recently seen as John Proctor in Arthur Miller’s The
Crucible. Previous to that, he wrote, co-directed with Rainee Angles, and starred as Doctor
Edward Squiggllydickler in Squiggllydickler; was an ensemble actor in I Love You, You're Perfect,
Now Change; Rick Steadman, The Nerd; an ensemble actor in All I Really Need to Know I Learned
in Kindergarten; Pseudolus, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; El Gallo, The
Fantasticks; Dr. Spivey, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; Max Prince and director of Laughter
on the 23rd Floor; Scrooge, A Christmas Carol; the voice of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors,
and many more! Ben is currently writing two new shows for future production and is attending
the Second City Training Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Crucible. Previous to that, he wrote, co-directed with Rainee Angles, and starred as Doctor
Edward Squiggllydickler in Squiggllydickler; was an ensemble actor in I Love You, You're Perfect,
Now Change; Rick Steadman, The Nerd; an ensemble actor in All I Really Need to Know I Learned
in Kindergarten; Pseudolus, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; El Gallo, The
Fantasticks; Dr. Spivey, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; Max Prince and director of Laughter
on the 23rd Floor; Scrooge, A Christmas Carol; the voice of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors,
and many more! Ben is currently writing two new shows for future production and is attending
the Second City Training Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Bronwyn Jones-Van Frank (Golde) was involved with her HHS junior and senior class plays.
She currently teaches pre-K at Fayetteville, where she hopes to teach until they say she's too crazy
to continue.
She currently teaches pre-K at Fayetteville, where she hopes to teach until they say she's too crazy
to continue.
Emmy Lakes (Tzeitel) is a freshman at SSCC. Her past roles include Emmy Elf, It's Sad, So
Sad When an Elf Goes Bad; Flower Girl, My Fair Lady; Nurse Janice Bohrin, John Lennon and
Me; Marian Paroo, The Music Man; Maria, The Sound of Music; Lady Thiang, The King & I;
M'Lynn, Steel Magnolias; Abigail Williams, The Crucible; Becky, One Day at the Zoo; and
Kathleen, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. When asked about her future,
Emmy quoted Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all [my] heart and lean not on [my] own
understanding. In all [my] ways acknowledge Him and He will direct [my] paths."
Sad When an Elf Goes Bad; Flower Girl, My Fair Lady; Nurse Janice Bohrin, John Lennon and
Me; Marian Paroo, The Music Man; Maria, The Sound of Music; Lady Thiang, The King & I;
M'Lynn, Steel Magnolias; Abigail Williams, The Crucible; Becky, One Day at the Zoo; and
Kathleen, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. When asked about her future,
Emmy quoted Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all [my] heart and lean not on [my] own
understanding. In all [my] ways acknowledge Him and He will direct [my] paths."
Courtney Chambers (Hodel) is a student at HHS. She was last seen on stage as Eliza, the
slave girl (royal dancer), in The King & I. She is involved in varsity basketball cheerleading squad,
tennis team, HHS symphonic choir, and St. Mary's Catholic Church choir. She also takes voice
lessons.
slave girl (royal dancer), in The King & I. She is involved in varsity basketball cheerleading squad,
tennis team, HHS symphonic choir, and St. Mary's Catholic Church choir. She also takes voice
lessons.
Lauren Gunderman (Chava) is a HHS student. Her past roles include Royal Wife in The King
& I and Annelle Dupree in Steel Magnolias. She also narrated her 5th and 6th grade plays. Lauren
worked on Destination Imagination for many years, and has sung at Riverfest and Punchki
Festival. She is a member of symphonic choir and plays basketball and soccer. Lauren enjoys
spending time with her family and singing with her Grandpa, Uncle Al.
& I and Annelle Dupree in Steel Magnolias. She also narrated her 5th and 6th grade plays. Lauren
worked on Destination Imagination for many years, and has sung at Riverfest and Punchki
Festival. She is a member of symphonic choir and plays basketball and soccer. Lauren enjoys
spending time with her family and singing with her Grandpa, Uncle Al.
Lydia Bolitho (Shprintze) has been involved in many church productions. She has played
Andrew's little sister in Dead Serious... About Life.
Andrew's little sister in Dead Serious... About Life.
Allison Goolsby (Bielke) past performances include Mary, Away in a Manger; child, The King
& I; mouse, A Church Mouse Christmas; Gladys Herdman, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; and
Anna and Narrator, The First Noel. She was also a children's choir member at Hillsboro Bible
Baptist Church from 2005-06. Allison is a cheerleader for Hillsboro Pee-Wee Football, does
gymnastics with the Aerials, and dances ballet and jazz at Noreen's School of Dance. She loves
singing, art, horses, reading, dancing, and hanging out with friends.
& I; mouse, A Church Mouse Christmas; Gladys Herdman, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; and
Anna and Narrator, The First Noel. She was also a children's choir member at Hillsboro Bible
Baptist Church from 2005-06. Allison is a cheerleader for Hillsboro Pee-Wee Football, does
gymnastics with the Aerials, and dances ballet and jazz at Noreen's School of Dance. She loves
singing, art, horses, reading, dancing, and hanging out with friends.
Robin Butler (Yente) has had roles in The Crucible as Sarah Good and was a chorus member
in The Drunkard. She has also been involved in many contemporary Christian vocal groups, and
was a soloist at the World Day of Prayer in McLean, Virginia.
in The Drunkard. She has also been involved in many contemporary Christian vocal groups, and
was a soloist at the World Day of Prayer in McLean, Virginia.
Chris Wise (Motel) is a student at HHS. He played a townsperson in The Music Man; Fredrick
in The Sound of Music; and the Prince in The King & I. He is in mens' chorus, and has sung in
OMEA. Chris plans to go to college.
in The Sound of Music; and the Prince in The King & I. He is in mens' chorus, and has sung in
OMEA. Chris plans to go to college.
Tyler Bryant (Perchik) is a student at HHS. His past performances include his roles as Father
Bob Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and Shane in See You On Monday. In the future,
Tyler hopes to find a career in voice acting for video games and TV shows.
Bob Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and Shane in See You On Monday. In the future,
Tyler hopes to find a career in voice acting for video games and TV shows.
Donald Gehres (Fyedka) is a student at HHS. He has done a one act and five improvs, and has
worked with lights, sound and set. Donald plans to become an actor, musician, or zoologist.
worked with lights, sound and set. Donald plans to become an actor, musician, or zoologist.
Steven Butler (Lazar Wolf) was last seen in The Crucible as Giles Corey. He is a 1976
graduate of Fairmont West High School. He worked on props, lighting, and sound for West Side
Story and was the general in No Time for Sergeants.
graduate of Fairmont West High School. He worked on props, lighting, and sound for West Side
Story and was the general in No Time for Sergeants.
Donald Isaac (Rabbi) was last seen as the Head Pharisee in a church play. He is retired, but
keeps himself busy with his artwork, biblical study, travel, and auctions.
keeps himself busy with his artwork, biblical study, travel, and auctions.
Adam Rankin (Constable) was last seen as Detective Bill Johnson in Squiggllydickler. He
enjoys nature photography and birdwatching.
enjoys nature photography and birdwatching.
Amy Petzold (Grandma Tzeitel) is a freshman at SSCC. Her past roles include Mercy Lewis,
The Crucible; Clairee Belcher, Steel Magnolias; Wife and Dancer, The King & I; Martha Brewster,
Arsenic and Old Lace; Beatrice, When God Comes for Breakfast, Don't Burn the Toast; Frau
Schmidt, The Sound of Music; Mrs. Squires, The Music Man; Girl #5, I Know I Saw Gypsies; Mrs.
Eynsford-Hill, My Fair Lady; Old Elf, It's Sad, So Sad When an Elf Goes Bad; and Perkins Girl,
The Miracle Worker. Amy was also on costume and makeup crew of I Love You, You're Perfect,
Now Change and costume crew for John Lennon & Me. She plans to finish classes at SSCC, then
transfer to another college.
The Crucible; Clairee Belcher, Steel Magnolias; Wife and Dancer, The King & I; Martha Brewster,
Arsenic and Old Lace; Beatrice, When God Comes for Breakfast, Don't Burn the Toast; Frau
Schmidt, The Sound of Music; Mrs. Squires, The Music Man; Girl #5, I Know I Saw Gypsies; Mrs.
Eynsford-Hill, My Fair Lady; Old Elf, It's Sad, So Sad When an Elf Goes Bad; and Perkins Girl,
The Miracle Worker. Amy was also on costume and makeup crew of I Love You, You're Perfect,
Now Change and costume crew for John Lennon & Me. She plans to finish classes at SSCC, then
transfer to another college.
Sara Klotz (Fruma-Sarah & Hodel understudy): Sara's past roles include Mission Leader,
Guys and Dolls; Daughter, Fiddler on the Roof; Le Beau, As You Like It; Janet, The Quiet Place;
and Lori, Oklahoma. She also stage-managed Cinderella and worked on Hollywood Through the
Ages, a paid vocal performance. Sara plans to continue working community theatre with her
husband and raise their two children.
Guys and Dolls; Daughter, Fiddler on the Roof; Le Beau, As You Like It; Janet, The Quiet Place;
and Lori, Oklahoma. She also stage-managed Cinderella and worked on Hollywood Through the
Ages, a paid vocal performance. Sara plans to continue working community theatre with her
husband and raise their two children.
J R Butler (Mordcha) is a sophomore at Highland County Christian School. He recently played
Reverend John Hale in The Crucible and was part of HCCS’s Christmas program. He has also
played Clyde in Bow Down at HCCS and Squire, Jr. in Heading West and Count Paris, Balthasar,
and Friar John in Romeo and Juliet at Magic Waters' Theatre.
Reverend John Hale in The Crucible and was part of HCCS’s Christmas program. He has also
played Clyde in Bow Down at HCCS and Squire, Jr. in Heading West and Count Paris, Balthasar,
and Friar John in Romeo and Juliet at Magic Waters' Theatre.
Jerry Bailey (Mendel) past performances include Ralph, Clowns; Scrooge, A Christmas Carol;
Claude Herdman, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; and Louis, The King & I. He's also been
involved with many other church productions. Jerry plays soccer, basketball and baseball, and is a
member of the RAs and DI. He plans to become a forensic scientist.
Claude Herdman, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; and Louis, The King & I. He's also been
involved with many other church productions. Jerry plays soccer, basketball and baseball, and is a
member of the RAs and DI. He plans to become a forensic scientist.
Bob Brown (Avram) has recently come out of a short theatrical retirement to be a part of
Fiddler on the Roof. He is SSCC's Director of the Center for Business and Industry. His many
theatre performances include his roles as Reverned Parris, The Crucible; The Narrator,
Squiggllydickler; Waldgrave, The Nerd; Ensemble, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in
Kindergarten; Ensemble, Working; Sanderson, Harvey; O'Neill, The Moon is Blue; Jules, My Three
Angels; Mayor, Never Too Late; Chuck, Dear Ruth; Mr. Zero, The Adding Machine; George,
Chapter Two; Lawrence, Loose Ends; Cletus, Lone Star; Orin, Children of a Lesser God; Rev.
Hale, The Crucible; Shriner, Light Up the Sky; Barnett, Crimes of the Heart and Paul, Murder at
the Howard Johnson's. Bob has also performed in over twenty productions with Actors'
Community Theatre in Hillsboro. He also directed productions of Drop Dead! and A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum at SSCC.
Fiddler on the Roof. He is SSCC's Director of the Center for Business and Industry. His many
theatre performances include his roles as Reverned Parris, The Crucible; The Narrator,
Squiggllydickler; Waldgrave, The Nerd; Ensemble, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in
Kindergarten; Ensemble, Working; Sanderson, Harvey; O'Neill, The Moon is Blue; Jules, My Three
Angels; Mayor, Never Too Late; Chuck, Dear Ruth; Mr. Zero, The Adding Machine; George,
Chapter Two; Lawrence, Loose Ends; Cletus, Lone Star; Orin, Children of a Lesser God; Rev.
Hale, The Crucible; Shriner, Light Up the Sky; Barnett, Crimes of the Heart and Paul, Murder at
the Howard Johnson's. Bob has also performed in over twenty productions with Actors'
Community Theatre in Hillsboro. He also directed productions of Drop Dead! and A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum at SSCC.
Daniel Bragdon (Yussel): Daniel's past role include Lt.Rooney, Arsenic and Old Lace; Harry,
Candy; ensemble, Juvie and The King & I; and Francis Nurse, The Crucible. He has worked on
the set crews of The Miracle Worker, My Fair Lady, John Lennon & Me, The Music Man,
Arsenic and Old Lace, The Sound of Music, The King & I, Steel Magnolias, The Crucible and
Squiggllydickler, and sound crew for All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Daniel
is an Eagle Scout and assistant scout master for Troop 226, and is a member of the Southern State
Singers.
Candy; ensemble, Juvie and The King & I; and Francis Nurse, The Crucible. He has worked on
the set crews of The Miracle Worker, My Fair Lady, John Lennon & Me, The Music Man,
Arsenic and Old Lace, The Sound of Music, The King & I, Steel Magnolias, The Crucible and
Squiggllydickler, and sound crew for All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Daniel
is an Eagle Scout and assistant scout master for Troop 226, and is a member of the Southern State
Singers.
Greg Goolsby (Nahum) is the owner of and a salesman at Westview Motors. He has acted in
various Christmas plays at his church, his last drama was Watch the Lamb at Hillsboro Bible
Baptist Church.
various Christmas plays at his church, his last drama was Watch the Lamb at Hillsboro Bible
Baptist Church.
Kaye York-Longworth (Shandel) was named McClain High School's Best Thespian in 1947,
1950-68, then began working at Miami University, where she retired as an alumna administrator
emerita. Kaye is a former member of the state board of the Ohio Community Theatre Association.
She has worked with the Hamilton Civic Theatre; Middletown Actor's Playhouse; and Hillsboro
Actor's Playhouse. Kaye is also a founding patron of Oxford Community Theatre and a former
president of the guild at the Miami University Summer Theatre. Kaye has been a member of
Southern State Singers; Greenfield Presbyterian Choir; MU Hughes Society Executive Council and
alumni band; Presbyterian Women co-moderator and Scioto Valley area coordinator; Fayette
Community Band; Adelphi Band; Garden Club; 20th Century Club; Greenfield and Highland County
historical societies; DHR; and auto harp programs. historical societies; DHR; and auto harp
programs.
1950-68, then began working at Miami University, where she retired as an alumna administrator
emerita. Kaye is a former member of the state board of the Ohio Community Theatre Association.
She has worked with the Hamilton Civic Theatre; Middletown Actor's Playhouse; and Hillsboro
Actor's Playhouse. Kaye is also a founding patron of Oxford Community Theatre and a former
president of the guild at the Miami University Summer Theatre. Kaye has been a member of
Southern State Singers; Greenfield Presbyterian Choir; MU Hughes Society Executive Council and
alumni band; Presbyterian Women co-moderator and Scioto Valley area coordinator; Fayette
Community Band; Adelphi Band; Garden Club; 20th Century Club; Greenfield and Highland County
historical societies; DHR; and auto harp programs. historical societies; DHR; and auto harp
programs.
Bryce Penwell (Sasha): Bryce's past roles include the son, It's a Family Affair; Man #3, Daniel
Boone; Lou the mailman, Miracle on 34th Street; George the bartender, My Fair Lady; Bert
Jefferson, The Man Who Came to Dinner; Linus, A Charlie Brown Christmas; Narrator, The
Nutcracker; cousin, The Cricket County Christmas; and photographer, Anything Goes. He is a
member of 4-H, quiz bowl, track, football, McClain Drama Club, Chess Club, and Hi-Yo, and he is
class president.
Boone; Lou the mailman, Miracle on 34th Street; George the bartender, My Fair Lady; Bert
Jefferson, The Man Who Came to Dinner; Linus, A Charlie Brown Christmas; Narrator, The
Nutcracker; cousin, The Cricket County Christmas; and photographer, Anything Goes. He is a
member of 4-H, quiz bowl, track, football, McClain Drama Club, Chess Club, and Hi-Yo, and he is
class president.
Seth Parshall (Russian Soloist) has previously been seen as an ensemble member in I Love
You, You're Perfect, Now Change; Glen Ridgeland, One Day at the Zoo and as a Protean in A
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Other theatre work includes directing Bow
Down at Highland County Christian School and providing publicity for All I Really Need to Know I
Learned in Kindergarten.
You, You're Perfect, Now Change; Glen Ridgeland, One Day at the Zoo and as a Protean in A
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Other theatre work includes directing Bow
Down at Highland County Christian School and providing publicity for All I Really Need to Know I
Learned in Kindergarten.
Sarah Hedges' (Golde Understudy) past roles include Bloody Mary and Nurse in two
different productions of South Pacific; Gracie Shinn, The Music Man; Teen Angel, Grease and
Puerto Rican Girl in West Side Story. She worked on various productions at Magic Waters Theatre
from 1992-95, and at HHS from 1987-93. Sarah is an office manager for a local eye doctor. She
is also a wedding photographer, and hopes to open her own photography studio and gallery.
different productions of South Pacific; Gracie Shinn, The Music Man; Teen Angel, Grease and
Puerto Rican Girl in West Side Story. She worked on various productions at Magic Waters Theatre
from 1992-95, and at HHS from 1987-93. Sarah is an office manager for a local eye doctor. She
is also a wedding photographer, and hopes to open her own photography studio and gallery.
Rachael Hall (Tzeitel understudy) is an education major at SSCC. Her past theatre work
includes chorus, The Sound of Music; Anybodies, West Side Story; Alma Hix, The Music Man;
Hodel, Fiddler on the Roof; Lilly Bell, The Curious Savage; Ms. Witherspoon, Arsenic and Old
Lace; Abby, Jumpin' Jupiter; and Mary Warren, The Crucible. Rachael is also directing the
Greeneview High School spring play.
includes chorus, The Sound of Music; Anybodies, West Side Story; Alma Hix, The Music Man;
Hodel, Fiddler on the Roof; Lilly Bell, The Curious Savage; Ms. Witherspoon, Arsenic and Old
Lace; Abby, Jumpin' Jupiter; and Mary Warren, The Crucible. Rachael is also directing the
Greeneview High School spring play.
Laura Eigel (Chava understudy): Laura's past roles include Amaryllis, The Music Man;
Marta, The Sound of Music; and Royal Wife, The King & I. She has been involved with Magic
Waters theatre, written and directed her church Christmas program, and had leading roles in
elementary school. Laura's hobbies are church, choir, ASTRA, handbell choir, chancel choir, and
praise band. She also directs her church's children's choir.
Marta, The Sound of Music; and Royal Wife, The King & I. She has been involved with Magic
Waters theatre, written and directed her church Christmas program, and had leading roles in
elementary school. Laura's hobbies are church, choir, ASTRA, handbell choir, chancel choir, and
praise band. She also directs her church's children's choir.
Shannon O'Brien (Shprintze understudy): has played a Royal Wife in The King & I, and was
an ensemble cast member of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and Night of One Acts. She
enjoys drawing, computer designing, symphonic choir and writing short stories. Shannon plans to
get a degree in journalism.
an ensemble cast member of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and Night of One Acts. She
enjoys drawing, computer designing, symphonic choir and writing short stories. Shannon plans to
get a degree in journalism.
Emma Bolitho (Bielke understudy) has worked with Dead Serious... About Life since 2005.
She worked backstage for one year, and was later seen onstage as Kendra. Emma is also involved
with dance.
She worked backstage for one year, and was later seen onstage as Kendra. Emma is also involved
with dance.
Catherine Ledger (Yente understudy): This is Catherine's first theatre performance. She
plans to get married in July and move to Kentucky.
plans to get married in July and move to Kentucky.
Andrew Goolsby (Mendel understudy) has played a soldier in Operation Christmas Child,
and was in the choir of Away in a Manger. He is a member of the FFA, ASTRA club, choir, and
wrestling.
and was in the choir of Away in a Manger. He is a member of the FFA, ASTRA club, choir, and
wrestling.
Sara Ledger (Fruma-Sarah understudy) is a senior at HHS. Her past roles include
townsperson, The Music Man; Beth, Uncool; wife, The King & I; ensemble, I Love You, You're
Perfect, Now Change; Tituba, The Crucible. Sara was on the publicity crew of John Lennon &
Me, The Sound of Music, The King & I, Steel Magnolias and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
She is a member of NHS, ITS, Leo Club, DECA, symphonic choir, and band.
townsperson, The Music Man; Beth, Uncool; wife, The King & I; ensemble, I Love You, You're
Perfect, Now Change; Tituba, The Crucible. Sara was on the publicity crew of John Lennon &
Me, The Sound of Music, The King & I, Steel Magnolias and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
She is a member of NHS, ITS, Leo Club, DECA, symphonic choir, and band.
Amy Thirey (Shandel understudy) has worked on several church plays in the past. She
currently homeschools her six children, and is a Jewish Roots and Torah Club student. In the
future, Amy looks forward to "grandmothering."
currently homeschools her six children, and is a Jewish Roots and Torah Club student. In the
future, Amy looks forward to "grandmothering."
Joseph Stein (Book) started his career in television and was one of a noted group of writers on
Your Show of Shows and The Sid Caesar Show. His first work for the theatre was as co-author of
Plain And Fancy, the hit musical about the adventures of a pair of sophisticated New Yorkers
living among the Amish in Pennsylvania. Other shows he wrote during this time include: Mr.
Wonderful, The Body Beautiful, Take Me Along and Juno. He then wrote the adaptation for the hit
stage comedy Enter Laughing. Fiddler on the Roof was his next show, for which he won the
Tony as well as the Drama Critics' Circle Award. He was also nominated for a Tony for his next
show, Zorba, with a score by Kander and Ebb. His other productions include King of Hearts,
Irene, Rags (for which he also was nominated for a Tony) and The Baker's Wife, which was
produced in London and was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award. Mr. Stein is also the
author of the screenplays for Enter Laughing and Fiddler on the Roof.
Your Show of Shows and The Sid Caesar Show. His first work for the theatre was as co-author of
Plain And Fancy, the hit musical about the adventures of a pair of sophisticated New Yorkers
living among the Amish in Pennsylvania. Other shows he wrote during this time include: Mr.
Wonderful, The Body Beautiful, Take Me Along and Juno. He then wrote the adaptation for the hit
stage comedy Enter Laughing. Fiddler on the Roof was his next show, for which he won the
Tony as well as the Drama Critics' Circle Award. He was also nominated for a Tony for his next
show, Zorba, with a score by Kander and Ebb. His other productions include King of Hearts,
Irene, Rags (for which he also was nominated for a Tony) and The Baker's Wife, which was
produced in London and was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award. Mr. Stein is also the
author of the screenplays for Enter Laughing and Fiddler on the Roof.
Sheldon Harnick (Lyrics) was born and raised in Chicago where he began studying the violin
while in grammar school. After serving in the U.S. Army for three years, he enrolled in the
Northwestern University School of Music, and earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1949.
Though his focus had been the violin, Harnick also developed skills as a writer of comedy
sketches, songs and parody lyrics, and eventually decided to try his luck as a theatrical lyricist in
New York City. After a few years were spent working on other writers' trouble-plagued
Broadway-bound musicals, Harnick joined up with composer Jerry Bock to write their own
musicals. While the first Bock & Harnick musical, The Body Beautiful in 1958 showed promise, it
was their second musical, Fiorello! in 1959, that put the team on the map. Their musical
biography of New York City's legendary mayor earned the Tony Award, Pulitzer Prize and New
York Drama Critics' Circle Award. In 1964 Bock & Harnick, working with director-choreographer
Jerome Robbins and book writer Joseph Stein, created Fiddler on the Roof, based on Sholom
Alecheim's stories and earning the Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award.
After Fiddler, the Bock & Harnick collaboration went on to include such versatile fare as The
Apple Tree (1966), which was comprised of three one-act musicals. This was followed by The
Rothschilds in 1970, an epic telling of the founding of the Rothschild banking dynasty. Harnick has
provided English-language librettos for classical operas and oratorios, including works by
Stravinsky, Ravel, Mozart, Bach and Verdi. His version of Lehar's The Merry Widow (1977) was
premiered by the San Diego Opera Company. Sheldon Harnick is a member of The Dramatists
Guild and the Songwriters Guild of America. In addition to his Tonys, Pulitzer and Grammys, his
many other honors include: The Johnny Mercer Award presented by the Songwriters Hall of
Fame, the Marc Blizstein Memorial Award for achievement in the creation of opera librettos,
presented by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, and Honorary Doctorates of
Humane Letters awarded by Illinois Wesleyan University, and Muskingum College.
while in grammar school. After serving in the U.S. Army for three years, he enrolled in the
Northwestern University School of Music, and earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1949.
Though his focus had been the violin, Harnick also developed skills as a writer of comedy
sketches, songs and parody lyrics, and eventually decided to try his luck as a theatrical lyricist in
New York City. After a few years were spent working on other writers' trouble-plagued
Broadway-bound musicals, Harnick joined up with composer Jerry Bock to write their own
musicals. While the first Bock & Harnick musical, The Body Beautiful in 1958 showed promise, it
was their second musical, Fiorello! in 1959, that put the team on the map. Their musical
biography of New York City's legendary mayor earned the Tony Award, Pulitzer Prize and New
York Drama Critics' Circle Award. In 1964 Bock & Harnick, working with director-choreographer
Jerome Robbins and book writer Joseph Stein, created Fiddler on the Roof, based on Sholom
Alecheim's stories and earning the Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award.
After Fiddler, the Bock & Harnick collaboration went on to include such versatile fare as The
Apple Tree (1966), which was comprised of three one-act musicals. This was followed by The
Rothschilds in 1970, an epic telling of the founding of the Rothschild banking dynasty. Harnick has
provided English-language librettos for classical operas and oratorios, including works by
Stravinsky, Ravel, Mozart, Bach and Verdi. His version of Lehar's The Merry Widow (1977) was
premiered by the San Diego Opera Company. Sheldon Harnick is a member of The Dramatists
Guild and the Songwriters Guild of America. In addition to his Tonys, Pulitzer and Grammys, his
many other honors include: The Johnny Mercer Award presented by the Songwriters Hall of
Fame, the Marc Blizstein Memorial Award for achievement in the creation of opera librettos,
presented by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, and Honorary Doctorates of
Humane Letters awarded by Illinois Wesleyan University, and Muskingum College.
Jerry Bock (Music) and Harnick's celebrated collaboration yielded five scores in seven years:
The Body Beautiful, Fiorello! (winner of Broadway's triple crown: The Tony Award, The New
York Critics' Circle Award and The Pulitzer Prize in drama, the fourth musical to do so),
Tenderloin, She Loves Me, Fiddler on the Roof, (nine Tonys, notably the citation for best musical
of the year), The Apple Tree and The Rothschilds. Since then, Bock and Harnick were triply
honored by being inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame, receiving the Johnny Mercer Award
from the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Spirit of American Creativity Award from the
Foundation for a Creative America. But the "award" that Bock holds near and dear is the honorary
Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Wisconsin. It was there that he met his
wife Patti, and it was there that he decided to be a composer.
The Body Beautiful, Fiorello! (winner of Broadway's triple crown: The Tony Award, The New
York Critics' Circle Award and The Pulitzer Prize in drama, the fourth musical to do so),
Tenderloin, She Loves Me, Fiddler on the Roof, (nine Tonys, notably the citation for best musical
of the year), The Apple Tree and The Rothschilds. Since then, Bock and Harnick were triply
honored by being inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame, receiving the Johnny Mercer Award
from the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Spirit of American Creativity Award from the
Foundation for a Creative America. But the "award" that Bock holds near and dear is the honorary
Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Wisconsin. It was there that he met his
wife Patti, and it was there that he decided to be a composer.
Rainee Angles (Director) has been teaching speech and theatre at Southern State Community
College for three years. She directs and designs three mainstage productions each year. This
season she has directed Arthur Miller's The Crucible and in the summer will be directing The
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). She has also directed productions of I Love
You, You're Perfect, Now Change, One Day at the Zoo, The Nerd, Go Back to Your
College for three years. She directs and designs three mainstage productions each year. This
season she has directed Arthur Miller's The Crucible and in the summer will be directing The
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). She has also directed productions of I Love
You, You're Perfect, Now Change, One Day at the Zoo, The Nerd, Go Back to Your
Jennifer Bogenschutz (Director, Fiddler) is the drama teacher at Hillsboro High School. She
has appeared in many plays, musicals, and operettas in high school, college, and community
theater. She has directed productions of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Steel Magnolias, The
King & I, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Sound of Music and several one-act plays for HHS. AT
SSCC she has performed in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and All I Really Need to
Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Miss Bogenschutz is a 2004 graduate from Cedarville University
and is a member of the chancel choir at Faith Community United Methodist Church in Xenia,
where she is also the accompanist / assistant director of the children's choir. She will be marrying
her "perfect match" in June.
has appeared in many plays, musicals, and operettas in high school, college, and community
theater. She has directed productions of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Steel Magnolias, The
King & I, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Sound of Music and several one-act plays for HHS. AT
SSCC she has performed in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and All I Really Need to
Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Miss Bogenschutz is a 2004 graduate from Cedarville University
and is a member of the chancel choir at Faith Community United Methodist Church in Xenia,
where she is also the accompanist / assistant director of the children's choir. She will be marrying
her "perfect match" in June.
David White (Music Director) has been the vocal music teacher at Hillsboro High School for
five years. A graduate of Northern Kentucky University, he also taught in Ripley, OH for five
years. Mr. White studied voice with Professor Gayle Grout, piano with Dr. Diana Belland, and
organ with Professor Nina Key. Further studies include the Kentucky Institute for International
Studies in Salzburg, Austria and graduate education courses at Wright State University and NKU.
He has sung tenor with the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Earl Rivers,
and served as the director of the Northern Kentucky Children’s Ensemble Prep Choir. He is the
organist at Faith Community United Methodist Church in Xenia, OH. He has worked with Rainee
Angles as music director for the SSCC musical theatre production of I Love You, You’re Perfect,
Now Change, and Jen Bogenschutz in HHS productions of The King and I and The Sound of
Music. He has also performed in productions as The Salesman in Squiggllydickler and as the
narrator in All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. This is the first collaborative
effort for HHS and SSCC. Mr. White lives in Hillsboro with his wife, Amy, daughter Clara, and
son, Micah.
five years. A graduate of Northern Kentucky University, he also taught in Ripley, OH for five
years. Mr. White studied voice with Professor Gayle Grout, piano with Dr. Diana Belland, and
organ with Professor Nina Key. Further studies include the Kentucky Institute for International
Studies in Salzburg, Austria and graduate education courses at Wright State University and NKU.
He has sung tenor with the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Earl Rivers,
and served as the director of the Northern Kentucky Children’s Ensemble Prep Choir. He is the
organist at Faith Community United Methodist Church in Xenia, OH. He has worked with Rainee
Angles as music director for the SSCC musical theatre production of I Love You, You’re Perfect,
Now Change, and Jen Bogenschutz in HHS productions of The King and I and The Sound of
Music. He has also performed in productions as The Salesman in Squiggllydickler and as the
narrator in All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. This is the first collaborative
effort for HHS and SSCC. Mr. White lives in Hillsboro with his wife, Amy, daughter Clara, and
son, Micah.
Tara Butler (Choreographer) is both a HHS and SSCC alumnus. She has choreographed
productions of: Grease, West Side Story, Oklahoma, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, No No Nanette,
Babes in Toyland, A Midsummer Night's Dream, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and The
King & I. She has also performed in productions of West Side Story, The Nutcracker, Grease,
Oklahoma and was a member of a traveling dance troupe.
productions of: Grease, West Side Story, Oklahoma, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, No No Nanette,
Babes in Toyland, A Midsummer Night's Dream, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and The
King & I. She has also performed in productions of West Side Story, The Nutcracker, Grease,
Oklahoma and was a member of a traveling dance troupe.
Christina Cadwallader (Stage Manager) is a student at SSCC. She was the stage manager
for The Crucible, and has worked on small church plays. Christy wants to be a photographer
and/or writer, but there are many other things she wants to do – including more theatre
productions.
for The Crucible, and has worked on small church plays. Christy wants to be a photographer
and/or writer, but there are many other things she wants to do – including more theatre
productions.
Sarah Williams (Stage Manager) is a student at HHS. She has worked as stage manager on
such productions as Juvie, The King & I and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Other crew work
includes: publicity and house for Hard Candy; set for The Sound of Music and The King and I and
she was also a member of the chorus for The Music Man. She's a member of women's choir and
is the clerk for the International Thespian Society as HHS.
such productions as Juvie, The King & I and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Other crew work
includes: publicity and house for Hard Candy; set for The Sound of Music and The King and I and
she was also a member of the chorus for The Music Man. She's a member of women's choir and
is the clerk for the International Thespian Society as HHS.
Brent Angles (Master Carpenter, Production Designer) has worked with Angles Mobile
Home Service for 18 years. He started designing sets with his wife seven years ago at Hillsboro
High School. He has also served as the Master Carpenter for many productions, including: The
Miracle Worker, John Lennon and Me, The Music Man, My Fair Lady, The Wizard of Oz, The
Nerd, Squiggllydickler and The Crucible. In his free time, Brent competes in amateur drag racing
events and enjoys time with his wife and two-year old son.
Home Service for 18 years. He started designing sets with his wife seven years ago at Hillsboro
High School. He has also served as the Master Carpenter for many productions, including: The
Miracle Worker, John Lennon and Me, The Music Man, My Fair Lady, The Wizard of Oz, The
Nerd, Squiggllydickler and The Crucible. In his free time, Brent competes in amateur drag racing
events and enjoys time with his wife and two-year old son.
Jeremy Burgess (Light & Sound Design) has designed light and sound for HHS's
productions of The King & I, Steel Magnolias and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. He enjoys
reading, sings in the chancel choir at Faith Community Methodist Church in Xenia, and is in
graduate school at UD. Jeremy will be marrying director Jen Bogenschutz in June, and living
happily ever after.
productions of The King & I, Steel Magnolias and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. He enjoys
reading, sings in the chancel choir at Faith Community Methodist Church in Xenia, and is in
graduate school at UD. Jeremy will be marrying director Jen Bogenschutz in June, and living
happily ever after.
Will Klotz (Light & Sound Design) has a BFA in Theatrical Production Arts from Ithaca
College in New York. He has designed light and sound for many productions, such as The Bald
Soprano. He has directed and designed a production of Godspell, and has spent three years in
summer stock. He has also produced several short plays and has had one of his original 10 minute
plays adapted into a film by a Florida film company.
College in New York. He has designed light and sound for many productions, such as The Bald
Soprano. He has directed and designed a production of Godspell, and has spent three years in
summer stock. He has also produced several short plays and has had one of his original 10 minute
plays adapted into a film by a Florida film company.
Susan Headley (Costume Designer): Susan's past theatre work includes dancer/performer at
the Boar's Head Feast; a performer at the Fair at New Boston; and costume seamstress for The
Green Man. She is a retired teacher from Bethel Schools and Miami University. Susan is currently
an adjunct faculty member and student teacher supervisor at Wittenberg University in Springfield,
Ohio. She plans to travel overseas with her family.
the Boar's Head Feast; a performer at the Fair at New Boston; and costume seamstress for The
Green Man. She is a retired teacher from Bethel Schools and Miami University. Susan is currently
an adjunct faculty member and student teacher supervisor at Wittenberg University in Springfield,
Ohio. She plans to travel overseas with her family.
Caitlin Headley (Costume Designer) has been working in theatre since high school, both in
front of and behind the curtain. She has directed productions of The Green Man, Dracula and The
Bald Soprano, the latter went to the International Thespian Conference. She has also acted in
productions of Children of Eden and Sweeney Todd. In the spring, she plans to attend Ohio State
University to major in theatre.
front of and behind the curtain. She has directed productions of The Green Man, Dracula and The
Bald Soprano, the latter went to the International Thespian Conference. She has also acted in
productions of Children of Eden and Sweeney Todd. In the spring, she plans to attend Ohio State
University to major in theatre.
