April 20-227:30 P.M.

a night of shortscenes

Lone Star College-Tomball

Black Box Theatre

30555 Tomball PkwyTomball, TX 77375

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Shows and CastSubstitute Teacher

Directed by Sydney NevarezPrinciple…………………………………………………………………..Nikki DeMottDale Sweeze……………………………………………………………....John KenwardStudent #1……………………………………………………………...Nick HudzinskiStudent #2 and #3…………………………………………………......Patricia JaraStudent #4………………………………………………………………....Michelle SeeExtras………………………………………..…..Shawn Walker, Mcauley Teters, Bryan Smiley, and Sydney Nevarez

Starkid ProductionsDirected by Astrud Ruiz

Denise #1Chris…...………………………………………………………………...Nick HudzinskiMan………………………………………………………………………………..Ean NavaWoman..………………………………………………………………...Valerie BernabeDenise…………………………………………………………………..Cortney DeMott

US Bank and TrustTeacher…...……………………………………………………………...Valerie BernabeWorker…………………………………………………………………..Nick HudzinskiDoctor..…………………………………………………………………...Dalton ManuelFarmer…………………………………………………………..Elizabeth Chuchmuch

TakenWife……………………………………………………………………….Valerie BernabeLiam Neeson…………………………………………………………………....Ean Nava

Denise #2Joe…...…………………………………………………………………...Nick HudzinskiNancy…………………………………………………………..Elizabeth ChuchmuchLawyer..…………………………………………………………………...Dalton ManuelDenise…………………………………………………………………..Cortney DeMott

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Mr. WingleyMr. Bennett…………………………………………………………….Nick HudzinskiMrs. Bennett…………………………………………………………....Valerie BernabeWingley…………………………………………………………………………...Ean NavaJane………………………………………………………….......Elizabeth ChuchmuchElizabeth……………………………………………………………….Cortney DeMottPortnoy…………………………………………………………………....Jesse CampbellThomas…………………………………………………………………...Dalton Manuel

Denise #3Doctor…………………………………………………………………………….Ean NavaMan……………………………………………………………………....Dalton ManuelWoman………………………………………………………...Elizabeth ChuchmuchDenise…………………………………………………………………..Cortney DeMott

Taken 2Wife……………………………………………………………………….Valerie BernabeLiam Neeson…………………………………………………………………....Ean Nava

Doctor Vs. DoctorMan……………………………………………………………………....Nick HudzinskiWoman……………………………………………………………......Cortney DeMottDoctor………………………………………………………………….....Dalton ManuelFarmer……………………………………………………….....Elizabeth Chuchmuch

Vacuum Sales ManDirected by Sydney Nevarez

Mr. Woolard……………………………………………………………..John KenwardWoman…………………………………………………………………....Nikki DeMott

The Case of the London AddictWritten and Directed by Natalie Hammonds

Sherlock Holmes……………………………………………………..Dalton ManuelJohn Watson………………………………………………………....Nick HudzinskiDetective Inspector………………………………………………..Cortney DeMottClient…………………………………………………………………......Valerie Bernabe

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There will be one 15-minute intermission.

Super Market CheckerDirected by Sydney Nevarez

Trixy………………………………………………………………………..Nikki DeMottMan………………………………………………………………………....Shawn WalkerChecker…………………………………………………………………..Sydney NevarezFelica……………………………………………………………Elizabeth ChuchmuchBoy Scout………………………………………………………………..Jesse CampbellSailor/Intercom Voice/Surfer……………………………………....Bryan SmileyBiker…………………………………………………………………………..Michelle See

Oldest Man: Hotdog VenderDirected by Sydney Nevarez

Old Man………………………………………………………………..Mcauley TetersMan………………………………………………………………………....John KenwardConstruction Worker………………………………………………....Bryan Smiley

The Actor's NightmareWritten by Christopher Durang

Directed by Kaylyn KingGeorge………………………………………………………………………….....Ean NavaMeg…………………………………………………………......Elizabeth ChuchmuchSarah……………………………………………………………………....Nikki DeMottEllen………………………………………………………………........Cortney DeMottHenry…………………………………………………………………………........Nic Tate

The Butler and the MaidDirected by Sydney Nevarez

Evelyn………………………………………………………………………..Michelle SeeLanscroft………………………………………………………………....Shawn WalkerBentley……………………………………………………………………..Mcauley TetersLuella………………………………………………………………….....Sydney Nevarez

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Production StaffDirectors……………………………………………Kaylyn King, Sydney Nevarez, Astrud Ruiz, and Natalie Hammonds

Directing Consultant………………………………………....Sherri Ryan White

Technical Director/PAC Manager……………………………..Denton Davies

Consultant……………………………………………………………..Richard Becker

Stage Manager…………………………………………………………Marianne Rojas

Lighting Designer/Engineer……………………………………Jamie Mobley

Sound Designer/Engineer………………………………………………Tim Sitton

Costumes……………………………………………………………..Cortney DeMott

Props………………………………………………..Patricia Jara and Kaylyn King

Program Cover/Poster Design…………………………………….Astrud Ruiz

Shop Foreman………………………………………………………....Mcauley Teters

Shop Assistants………………..Elizabeth Churchmuch, Cortney DeMott, Kaylyn King, Jamie Mobley, Sydney Nevarez, Astrud Ruiz and Michelle See

Box Office Manager………………………………………………..Sydney Nevarez

Please, no flash photography and please turn off cell phones during the performance.

No video copying of any kind.Thank you.

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Valerie Bernabe (STUDENT #3 / CLIENT / WOMAN / MRS. BENNETT) is a sophomore at Lone Star College-Tomball and is excited to participate in this year’s student directs! This is her first semester with the department and you may remember her from Peter and the Starcatcher as Hawking Clam. Valerie would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support, and the rest of the students in theatre department for creating the memories she will cherish forever!

Jesse Campbell (BOY SCOUT / PORTNOY) is 13 years old and is in his second semester at Lone Star College-Tomball. He will be graduating from high school this May. This is his first ever production and he is thrilled to be a part of the department.

Elizabeth Chuchmuch (MEG / FELICIA / FARMER / NACY / JANE / WOMAN) is currently in her second semester here at Lone Star College-Tomball. She has loved being a member of the drama department and has previously been seen as Mrs. Bumbrake/Teacher in Peter and the Starcatcher, Inspector Clurrot in Murderous Crossing, and Ela Delahay in Charley’s Aunt. Elizabeth would like to thank her wonderful directors, amazing boyfriend, and supportive parents for helping her grow as a thespian.

Cortney DeMott (ELLEN/ DETECTIVE INSPECTOR/ DENISE / ELIZABETH/ WOMAN) Cortney is a continuing student at LSC-Tomball. This is the sixth show she’s been in. She would like to thank the cast and crew for their hard work and the directors for not getting too frustrated with them. She would also thank Mrs. White for the opportunity.

Nikki DeMott (SARAH/PRINCIPLE/TRIXY/WOMAN) this is her fourth show here at Lone Star College-Tomball and she couldn’t be more excited! You may recognize her from You Can’t Take It With You as The Grand Duchess Olga Katrina. She would like to thank her parents, Mrs. White, Kaylyn and Sydney.

Natalie Hammonds (DIRECTOR/WRITER) is in her third show with Lone Star College-Tomball. She was an actor in the student directs last year, and was Henrietta Krepps in Murderous Crossing in the fall. This is her first time directing a show before she transfers to Texas State University next fall to pursue her degree in theatre education. Natalie would like to thank her cast immensely for taking her original script so seriously and making it into exactly what she believed it could be. She would also like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her artistic endeavors, as well as Mrs. White for giving her the opportunity to direct, and will miss this theatre department so much when she leaves.

Nicholas Hudzinski (STUDENT #1 / JOHN WATSON / CHRIS / WORKER / JOE / MR. BENNETT / MAN) is a sophomore at Lone Star College-Tomball. Nicholas has been involved in theatre since junior high. Having only been involved

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in the technical side, Lone Star College-Tomball’s previous production of Peter and the Starcatcher was Nicholas' first venture into acting. Nicholas is a film major and is about to transfer to a university to live his dream of being a director. He would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him.

Patricia Jara (STUDENT #2 and #3 / PROPS) Patricia has been a part of this theatre department for a number of years. She has received superior in properties design for All My Sons, The Runner Stumbles, The House of Blue Leaves, I Never Sang for my Father, and Summer and Smoke. She received a superior for running crew for The Dining Room. Other shows include Moon Over Buffalo, Noises Off, The Music Man, Singin’ in the Rain, Anything Goes, and A Night of Short Plays in which she directed “Arabian Nights.” She had so much fun directing and she would love to do it again. She would also like to thank Mrs. White for all that she does and allowing her to come back time and time again.

John Kenward (DALE SWEEZE / MR. WOOLARD / MAN) has been in too many productions to count here at Lone Star College-Tomball. He has played such roles as Lenny Ganz in Rumors, Joe Keller in All My Sons, Grandpa Vanderhof You Can’t Take it with You, and most recently Moonface Martin in Anything Goes. He wants to thank Mrs. White for all of her wisdom, support, and for helping to find his calling in this world. He will be returning to Los Angeles soon to continue his pursuit of an acting career. In the meantime, he couldn’t ask for a better theatre company to be a part and wants to wish all his cast mates a good show!

Kaylyn King (DIRECTOR / PROPS) this will be Kaylyn’s 14th production at LSC-Tomball. She has recently been seen in the show Murderous Crossing as Isabella Coranova, the lady who face planted in the wedding cake. She is currently president of the Drama Club and enjoys every minute of it. She has won six awards total during her two years at TCCSTA, which include superior assistant directing, stage managing, program design, and props. She would love to thank her mom for supporting her, and her boyfriend Erik for being by her side through everything.

Dalton Manuel (SHERLOCK HOLMES / DOCTOR / LAWYER / THOMAS/MAN/DOCTOR) this is his third show here at LSC-Tomball. He was recently seen in LSC-Tomball’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher as Peter. He has done shows in the past and the ones he is proudest of would be Louder I Can’t Hear You, Les Miserables and Charley’s Aunt. He would like to thank Mrs. White, Astrud and Natalie as well as his dad, mom, and grandparents.

Jamie Mobley (LIGHTS) Jamie is in her third show at LSC-Tomball. She was previously stage manager for Peter and the Starcatcher. She was also lighting designer in Murderous Crossing and assistant stage manager in Charley's Aunt. Before LSC-Tomball she participated in over 20 shows at Klein High School. She would like to thank Mrs. White for this opportunity and working so hard every day to help make our show successful, Marianne for being an amazing assistant director and wants to wish everyone a good show!

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Ean Nava (GEORGE / MAN / LIAM NEESON / WINGLEY) this is Ean’s 11th show at the LSC-Tomball. During that time, he has played Simon in A Night of Short Plays "Exit, Pursued by a Bear," Donald in You Can’t Take It With You, Charlie Chaplin in Singin' in the Rain, Mr. Spettigue in Charley’s Aunt, Perkins in A Night of Short Plays "The Play That Goes Wrong," Father Casse-Cou in Murderous Crossing and Ted in Peter and the Starcatcher. Ean would like to thank his fellow cast and crew members for all that they do, and Kaylyn for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing show and program.

Sydney Jo Nevarez (DIRECTOR) is in her 10th show with LSC-Tomball. In the fall semester you may have seen her as Mrs. Brassett in Charley’s Aunt and Miss Hastings in our dessert theatre showing of Murderous Crossing. You also may have seen her in our competition show Peter and the Starcatcher as Smee/Greggors. This is her second year at Lone Star College-Tomball and she has had an amazing time in the role of vice president of the drama club. She would also like to thank her friends and her family for their undying support, and wants to thank her amazing cast for all of their hard work and putting up with her directing for these last few weeks. She will never be as good Mrs. White, but then again, who is as good as Mrs. White?

Marianne Rojas (STAGE MANAGER) this is Marianne’s fourth show with the LSC-Tomball theatre department. She was our assistant director in Charley’s Aunt, Peter and the Starcatcher, Murderous Crossing, and now she is our stage manager for the student directs. She wants to thank her family for supporting her in everything that she does, Mrs. White for trusting in her, all the cast and directors, and all the people that comes to see our shows and support us. She hopes that everyone has fun and enjoys the show!

Astrud Ruiz (DIRECTOR) is in her eighth production with LSC-Tomball and has enjoyed working with the department since the start. Previous roles include Rheba in You Can’t Take It With You, Rosa Gonzales in Summer and Smoke, Amy Spettigue in Charley’s Aunt and Molly in Peter and the Starcatcher. She was so delighted with this show and is truly grateful to each member of the cast and crew of Peter and the Starcatcher. She would like to extend her gratitude to Mrs. White, for the marvelous opportunity, and to her friends and family who have supported her along the way. To her cast, much love and break a leg!

Nic Tate (HENRY) This is his first show here at Lone Star College-Tomball as well as his first time performing for an audience and he is very proud of it! He would like to thank his parents, Mrs. White and Kaylyn for helping him through the process of becoming a better actor. He would also like to give a special thanks to God for blessing his life with so many amazing actors and people.

Mcauley Teters (OLD MAN / BENTLEY / STUDENT) This is Mcauley’s 10th show at the LSC-Tomball and is very excited to be a part of it! He has most recently been seen as Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher. Other roles include Captain in Anything Goes, Ed in You Can’t Take It With You, Juliette in A Night of Short Plays

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"Shakespeare’s Abridged," the White Man in The House of Blue Leaves, and Lord Fancourt Babberley in the production Charley’s Aunt. Mcauley is pursuing a degree in theatre and hopes to turn it into career. He would like to offer special thanks to Sawdust Nevada for the awesome opportunity. He would also like to thank his mommy for always being there and supporting him!

Michelle See (STUDENT #4 / BIKER / EVELYN) Michelle is a 2015 graduate from the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance. She is currently working as a technician in the Performing Arts Center. She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support.

Tim Sitton (SOUND) Tim has been our sound engineer for several shows like You Can’t Take it With You, Charley’s Aunt, and Peter and the Starcatcher. He would like to thank his mom, dad and whole family, they have always been there for him and gave him the skills to always move and keep bettering himself! Of course, he would like to thank Mrs. White for every opportunity that she has given to him, and the rest of the wonderful LSC-Tomball Drama Department.

Bryan Smiley (SAILOR / SURFER / CONSTRUCTION WORKER / STUDENT) This is Bryan Smiley's first year at Lone Star College-Tomball. He plans to major in business and see what he can do with theatre in the future. Bryan's previous roles included Jack from Charley's Aunt and being able to work sound for Murderous Crossing. Bryan would like to thank his friends, his director, and all of Tomball Stage for always bringing him to his best and showing him the stage.

Shawn Walker (MAN / LANSCROFT / STUDENT) Shawn has been involved in the theater department at LSC-Tomball since 2015. He has performed in shows including Singin' in the Rain (Dancer/Younger Cosmo), Charley's Aunt (Colonel Sir Francis Chesney), and most recently Peter and The Starcatcher (Prentiss). He would like to thank Mrs. White and the LSC-Tomball Theater Department for their help not only as an actor but as a person, his mom for everything she has put up with over the last 22 years and Mcauley Teters for being a great friend and pushing him every step of the way.

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Special ThanksJared Cootz, Deena Donaho, and Adriane Hutchison

Dr. Lee Ann Nutt, Jacqueline Shepherd, and Donna Fitzpatrick

Dr. Quentin Wright and Loretta Smalls

Robbie Powell, Barbara Curtiss and LSC-Tomball Office Services

Donielle Miller, Michael Mayfield, Jennifer Richardson,Sandra Moye, and Patty Wiggin

Ann Johnson and the Student Services Staff

Captain Mark Pemberton and the LSC-Tomball Police Department

Buddy Wiggin, Karen Davisand the LSC-Tomball Maintenance Staff

Carol Wheeler and Gwyn Reynolds,

Shannon Marino, Danielle Thornton and the Student Life Staff

Richard & June Becker and Lisa Morales

Jerry Jay Williams

W. Jack White, Jr.

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Upcoming Fine Arts Events

Year End Musical Showcase May 2, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Performing Arts Center

Musical: The Drowsy Chaperone Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison

Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar

July 13–15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. and July 16, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Performing Arts Center

30555 Tomball Pkwy.Tomball, Texas 77375

281.351.3300LoneStar.edu/Tomball

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