The Music Man - Stage Right Resources

in acting in the Crighton Kidz and later acting anddance at The Humphreys School of musical theatre.He is also trained in ballroom dance from the ArthurMurray dance studios in The Woodlands. Rolesinclude Ho-Jon (M*A*S*H), Tiny Tim (Mrs. BobCratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge), Wacky the Puppet(Annie), Ben Whitledge (No Time For Sergeants).Outside of theatre he is a Computer Science Majortransferring to UTSA.ALAINA HALEY (Chorus) is a 14 year old whohas a passion for theater. She has been involved intheater since kindergarten and has enjoyed it since.She would like to thank her family and friends plusMs. Nolan for giving her this opportunity.LEONA HOEGSBERG (Maude) is pleased to finallywork with Stage Right Theatre in this greatshow and be on stage with some special friends. Shehas done many shows in Houston since she movedhere 6 years ago from California. Some of her favoriteroles include Mae Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie,Yente in Fiddler on the Roof, Rose in God’s Favoriteand Edith Frank in Diary of Anne Frank. In the restof her life, she is a library specialist and storyteller.Thanks for coming to River City. Enjoy the showand God bless!JENNY HOOFNAGLE (Marian) is happy to bereturning to the stage at The Crighton Theater thissummer and thrilled to be working with MannyCafeo again. Jenny began acting in 1995 as the understudyfor July in Manny’s production of Annieat Playhouse 1960. Jenny is an alumnus of NewYork University’s Tisch School of the Arts, whereshe majored in Drama. At NYU Jenny studied atThe Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute andPlaywrights Horizons Theater School. Jenny hasperformed in countless productions in Houston andNew York City. Some favorite roles include KathySeldon in Singing in the Rain, Erma in AnythingGoes, Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet and Eponinein Les Miserables. Jenny would like to thank herfamily for their unconditional love and support andManny and Tina Cafeo for always believing in her.KATIE KELLY (Alma) After having several variedand interesting careers, I finally did somethingthat surprised everyone who knew me and surprisedeven me by getting a part in this wonderful show.Thanks, Manny.PETER P. KELLY, III (Chorus) This is my firstplay. While living on Long Island and working as a policeofficer, I enjoyed Broadway and community theateralike, but never thought that I would be in a play- especially a musical! It has been as EXPERIENCE!JENNA KIRK (Chorus) This is Jenna’s debut onthe Crighton Stage. She has been active in productionsat her school since age 4. Her favorite activitiesare reading, swimming, music, and taking care ofher many pets. Jenna is thrilled to be participating inStage Right’s production of The Music Man, alongwith her parents.CRYS MCCLURE (Chorus) is a Texas Native,who has gotten to live in different parts of the worldsuch as Singapore. Some of her favorite roles includeplaying Geneva in Dearly Beloved and Allisonin Men are Dogs. She has also just completedthis summer the shooting of her first film BakersMound.MATT MEALEY (Jacey Squires) is originallyfrom Southern California but eventually found hisway to Texas after stops in Italy, Korea, Utah, andPennsylvania. An Accountant/Auditor by trade,Matt has been singing all his life; first with his Dadand brothers as a kid and later with his five sons.He finally joined the Barbershop Harmony Societyin 2005 and rediscovered his second love – barbershopsinging. He is active in the Spring StatesmenChorus has been in a quartet or two. He joined theBoyz of Spring quartet in early 2010 as lead, hasnever looked back and he’s been singing ever since.HALEY MIERS (Chorus) is a 5 year old homeschoolerthrough Paideia. This is her first experiencein community theater and she is happy to besharing the stage with her older sister (Gracie) andher mom (Ethel). Haley likes to dance, sing, andplay softball.KATHY MIERS (Ethel) is excited to have anamed part for the first time! She has been in thechorus for South Pacific, Evita, Camelot, It’s AWonderful Life, Annie, and Oliver! By day she isa counselor with her own practice, a wife, and amother of four. She also likes to dance and is involvedin her children’s theater and 4-H. Three ofher children are involved in the show!GINY MENDEZ (Marian) holds a Bachelor ofMusic from Sam Houston State University and is acertified Music Therapist. As a singer, Ms. Mendezperforms in a variety of genres, including recitals,opera, and choral music. She is a frequent performerin the music theatre community with recent appearanceswith the Woodlands Repertory Theatre.Her last role on the Crighton stage was in The Diaryof Anne Frank and Lend Me a Tenor.IAN MONTEZ (Winthrop) Ian is excited to be inhis second show with STAGE RIGHT. He was lastseen as Jackie in Cheaper By The Dozen and playedWise Prince Jason in Doo Wop Wed Widing Hoodwith Stage Right’s Children’s Theatre, BRAVOCOMPANY. Ian loves performing and aspires tobe a professional actor some day!MELODY MONTEZ (Mrs. Paroo) This is Melody’s4th production with Stage Right. She waslast seen in Christmas Belles as Rhonda Lynn. Shehas been acting for 25 years and loves performingat the Crighton! She is especially proud to be ableto perform onstage with her sons Ian and Robben!Melody would like to thank her husband for all ofhis support and looks forward to more shows withStage Right and her kids.ROBBEN MONTEZ (Chorus) is making his