Guest Artists
KAYLA AIMESBURY
Joseph Children's Choir Member
Kayla is a student at Lakeview Middle School in Battle Creek. She has been involved in His Players and Junior Theatre in the Battle Creek Area, but his is her first time on stage at the Barn. Kayla’s interest include basketball, horseback riding, reading and, of course, drama!
JADEN COSTA
This is Jaden’s first performance at the Barn Theatre. He is thrilled to have this opportunity! Jaden is 10 years old and will be a 5th grader at Harper Creek Middle School in the fall. In the past, Jaden has performed in Harper Creek High School’s production of Suessical as well as various roles in other school plays. Jaden enjoys AWANA, swimming, golf and holds an orange belt from Hee Kwan Hap Ki Do.
MADISON CREECH
Madison will be entering the 7th grade at Gull Lake Junior High in the fall. She has enjoyed dancing for two years with Danse Bravura in Battle Creek and two years at Ballet Arts in Kalamazoo where she is a student in ballet, jazz, and tap. Madison has been a member of her school choir and plays the clarinets in the Gull Lake Junior High Band. She also enjoys playing piano and continues to take lessons. Other hobbies include plays AYSO soccer, kayaking, fishing, playing with friends, horseback riding, and spending time in the outdoors.
TAYLOR DAVIS
This is Taylor’s first production! She LOVES to sing and has been interested in theatre ever since she saw her first musical at the Civic. She enjoys spending time with her family, as well as soccer, basketball and hopes to join the volleyball team this fall! She has taken lessons in tap and ballet at Kalamazoo Dance Academy. She will be in 5th grade in the fall at Galesburg Augusta Intermediate School.
ALANA DYER
Alana is an 8 year old who enjoys singing, piano and drawing. She began singing at 3 and loves to sing “The Phantom of the Opera,” and the Miranda Cosgrove hit “About You Now.” Her drawing talent began at 4 and piano began when she was 6. She also loves spelling and has not missed even one word through her entire 2nd and 3rd grade career. She is a huge fan of Michigan State! Go Spartans!
ANNA HARRELL
Anna is excited to have her first role at the Barn Theatre! Anna is 8 ½ years old and a student at Minges Brook Elementary School. She will be attending 3rd grade in the fall. Anna is an all “A” student and has received many awards for her accomplishments. She enjoys singing karaoke with her friends. She has been dancing at Shari Rarick’s School of Dance in Battle Creek since she was 4 years old. Anna has danced on stage at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium each year since 2005 in Tap, Ballet, and Jazz. Anna has six brothers and a dog named Fluffy. Anna says, “She is the only girl and some may think that she is spoiled, but she actually deserves it.”
DANIEL HARRELL
Daniel is so excited to be in JOSEPH! He is 7 ½ years old and a student at Minges Brook Elementary. He will be in 2nd grade in the fall. Daniel is an all “A” student and has received many awards for his accomplishments. He received his Tiger Cub badge in Cub Scouts Pack #356 and performed in several skits at pack meetings. Daniel has many interests in addition to singing and dancing such as computer gaming, basketball, and golf. Daniel is an outgoing boy who has 5 brothers, one sister and a dog named Fluffy!
LUNDEN MEJEUR
Lunden is so happy to join the cast of JOSEPH this summer! She has been in many plays and musicals at school and church. Lunden will be in 7th grade this fall at Galesburg Augusta Middle School. She enjoys playing sports, especially soccer, volleyball, track and gymnastics. She has a dog named Buddy, who keeps her very busy!
CALLI RAGOTZY
Calli will be in 7th grade this fall at Galesburg Augusta Middle School. She enjoys singing, playing the drums and oboe and has figure skated for 5 years. Calli has graced the Barn stage in many productions: OLIVER!, JOSEPH…, ANNIE, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GYPSY and last year’s LES MISERABLES as Young Cosette. She is looking forward to 7th grade where she hopes to add volleyball to her list of hobbies!
JACOB RAGOTZY
Joseph Children's Choir Member, Nathan in THE FULL MONTY, Ten-year-old Tommy in THE WHO'S TOMMY
Jake made his Barn Theatre debut with JOSEPH earlier this season! He also portrayed Nathan in THE FULL MONTY, and is thrilled to add 10 year-old Tommy to his theatrical credits! Audiences may recognize Jake from recent Shipshewana television and radio commercials. Jake also appeared as the Boy in Fish Mich this fall! Jake’s hobbies include Tae Kwon Do, Xbox, baseball, Guitar and playing with his friends. He will be attending Galesburg Augusta Intermediate in the fall as a 4th grader.
EMILY SMITH
This production marks Emily’s first Barn show. She is 10 years old and likes to swim, dance, sing, collect American Girl dolls, and shop. Emily has been involved with gymnastics, cheerleading, piano and dance. She loves to make up dances to songs. She will be attending Galesburg Augusta Intermediate as a 5th grader.
BRAD SMITH
Brad will be entering 6th grade at Galesburg Augusta Middle School in the fall. He likes to read, swim, play piano and computer games – especially World of Warcraft. He has taken gymnastics and dance classes in the past, but his real skill lies in fort building! He is happy to be part of the JOSEPH crew this summer.
LOGAN SONDGERATH
Logan is not a stranger to the Barn stage. She was last seen in our 2005 production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in which she portrayed Shprintze. She played Alice in ALICE IN WONDERLAND with Bullard School of Dance in Kalamazoo. Logan loves spending time with her many animals which include cats, a dog, a calf and lambs. Other hobbies include piano, jazz, tap and ballet.
TESS TOWN
Tess attends Galesburg Augusta Middle School and loves swimming, acting, playing with her dogs and friends. Her hobbies include painting, sewing and arts and crafts. She plays softball and the piano. She is looking forward to acting at the Barn in JOSEPH! She also wants to let you know that she “loves muffins!”
VERONICA TOWN
Veronica is making her Barn Theatre debut with JOSEPH! She enjoys basketball, softball, volleyball and playing the piano. She was treasurer of her 6th grade student council at Galesburg Augusta Middle School this year. She is also in the middle school band and does quite a bit of community service in the Galesburg Augusta area. She loves her rescue dog “Hope.” In 2006 she was chosen “Little Miss Galesburg-Augusta” and participated many parades throughout Michigan. She is very excited to be acting at the Barn Theatre this season!
CAITY WEIRICK
Caity Weirick is 8 years old and will be a 3rd grade student at the Gagie School in the fall. Caity is very excited to be making her first appearance at the Barn in JOSEPH! Caity loves playing softball, basketball and football. Caity would like to thank her teachers at the Gagie School, her parents, and her brothers Josh and Matt for all their love and support.
IRIS LIEBERMAN, Jeanette Burmeister in THE FULL MONTY
Iris Lieberman is so happy to return to the Barn where she appeared in ANNIE, CABARET, THE FOREIGNER, GREASE, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC to name a few. Iris has done over 150 productions since she began her professional career at the age of 12. She just returned from the historic Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA doing THE SPITFIRE GRILL and 42ND STREET. A very busy Chicago-based actress, Iris recently appeared in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE at the Court Theatre, FREE RADICALS at Stockyards Theatre Project and TRIUMPH OF LOVE at Illinois Theatre Center. Other credits include Steppenwolfs BALLAD OF LITTLE JO, Northlights ENTER THE GUARDSMAN, and AT WITS END and Provision Theatres THE SPITFIRE GRILL. She appeared in SYLVIA at the Madison Rep, as Mama Rose in GYPSY at Theatre at the Center, and the title role in EVITA. She won a Joseph Jefferson Award for her performance in ROBERT AND ELIZABETH. Film and TV credits include, HOODLUM, THE RELIC, GROUNDHOG DAY, MISSING PERSONS and EARLY EDITION. Special thanks to Brendan and Penelope.
REECE CHAPMAN
4 year-old Tommy in THE WHO'S TOMMY
Reece is excited to be making his theatrical debut with THE WHO’S TOMMY at the Barn! A kindergartener this fall at (Battle Creek) North Pennfield Elementary, Reece enjoys floor hockey, soccer, the Transformers, and jumping on his trampoline. When he can, Reece likes to travel to horse and livestock shows with his parents and sister, Mackenzie. Reece thanks the Ragotzys (hi Melina!) and the entire cast and crew for this opportunity and for making him feel so welcome in the Barn family!
STANLEY WHITE, Noah (Horse) T. Simmons in THE FULL MONTY, A Servant/Slave in BIG RIVER, Clayton 1 in THE CIVIL WAR.
Stanley is thrilled to be back at the Barn! His Barn credits include Hud in our 95 production of HAIR as well as the voice of Audrey II in our 02 staging of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Other credits include AINT MISBEHAVIN (Fats Waller) as well as BLUES IN THE NIGHT starring 60s recording star Freda Payne, at Arkansas Repertory Theatre. In the Chicagoland area he has appeared in HOT MIKADO (Pooh Bah) and WINDY CITY (Oakland) at the Marriott Lincolnshire; FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE (Big Moe) and SWEET AND HOT (Stanley) at Drury Lane South; THE WIZ (Lion) and DREAMGIRLS (Marty) at LaComedia Dinner Theatre and RIVERVIEW (King Pop Eye) at the Goodman Theatre. He also performed in the European Tour (Hud) alongside fellow Barnie Eric Parker. Mr. White also has an impressive list of directorial credits which include THE WIZ, featuring the world acclaimed Soul Children of Chicago, PURLIE, AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS, AINT MISBEHAVIN, and UP, UP AND AWAY featuring Gospel greats Karen Clark and Venessa Bell Armstrong. Stanley would like to thank his family and friends for their support.
TODD M. KRYGER, Jim in BIG RIVER, Clayton 2 in THE CIVIL WAR.
The Barn is thrilled to welcome Todd as he makes his Barn debut! Internationally he has been seen in the Taiwan production of DISNEY’S THE LION KING (Mufasa). Broadway credits include SHOWBOAT. His National Tours include DISNEY’S THE LION KING, and RAGTIME (Booker T. Washington). Regional credits include BIG RIVER (Jim), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Caiaphas), both at the West Virginia Public Theatre, SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ (Adrian/Ken) at Gateway Playhouse in NY, VIOLET: A MUSICAL (Flick) at the Play Makers Repertory Company in NC, and many more. Television: All My Children. Todd attended the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music where he received a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. As always he would like to thank God, his fiancé, Erin, and mother, Gladys for their support.
ALEXIS J. ROGERS, Alice's Daughter/Slave in BIG RIVER, Bessie in THE CIVIL WAR.
Alexis is excited to make her Barn Theatre debut in BIG RIVER! She recently closed PIANO LESSON at Court Theatre in Chicago in the role of Grace. Other Chicagoland credits include Charlaine Woodard in AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ at the Goodman Theatre, as well as the Jeff Award-winning musical RAGTIME at the Porchlight Theatre in which she portrayed Sarah. For the past five years Alexis has played various roles in BLACK NATIVITY at the Congo Square Theatre, where she also performed the role of Ruby in SEVEN GUITARS which won coveted Jeff Awards for Best Ensemble and Best Production.
BYRON GLENN WILLIS, Slave in BIG RIVER, Fredrick Douglas in THE CIVIL WAR.
Byron is glad to be back at the Barn Theatre this summer. A Chicagoland native, he was most recently seen in Congo Square’s BLACK NATIVITY and in Court Theatre’s production of CAROLINE OR CHANGE and THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane, Oakbrook. Other credits include: NEFERTITI with Deeply Rooted Productions, DREAMGIRLS at both Arkansas Rep Theatre & Alhambra Dinner Theatre, FL, DESSA ROSE at Apple Tree Theatre, PURLIE at both Pasadena Playhouse & Goodman Theatre, RAGTIME with Light Opera Works in Evanston, IL. Other Chicagoland credits include THE SENSUOUS SEDUCTIVE 70’s, THOSE SENSATIONAL SOULFUL 60’s, MY HEART IS CRYING CRYIN - THE JACKIE WILSON STORY, DOO WOP SHOO BOP with Black Ensemble Theatre, COMFORTABLE SHOES at Royal George Theatre, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at the Metropolis Theatre/Apple Tree Theatre, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE at Drury Lane Evergreen Park, and FINIAN’S RAINBOW at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre. He was also in the European tour of HAIR, and Ossie Davis’ BINGO LONG & HIS TRAVELING ALL-STARS and Motor Kings at DreamStreet Theatre in IL & Union County Arts Center, NJ. Film/TV credits include: the R. Kelly project Trapped in the Closet, Barbershop 2, and a host of commercials. Byron is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, gives undying thanks to God the Heavenly Father for all his continued mercy and blessings, and thanks his family & friends for their continued support.
FEE WAYBILL, Anderson in THE CIVIL WAR
Fee is pleased to return to the Barn for his sixth season. The role of Anderson is quite a departure from the high-heel wearing Dr. Frank’N’Further of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Barn audiences have come to know and love. He recently completed a successful run of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts in the Los Angeles area. As frontman for The Tubes, his legendary, theatrical rock group is known for several chart hits, most notably “Talk to Ya Later,” “She’s a Beauty,” “Don’t Want to Wait Anymore” and “White Punks on Dope.” The Tubes are still alive and well and were just in Kalamazoo performing at The Taste of Kalamazoo. Before his “call” to the music world, Fee was a drama major at Arizona State University. In and around his Tubes schedule, Fee’s other acting credits include BILL AND TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FABULOUS STAINS, BOUNCERS, SCTV, MTV guest VJ appearances, and numerous commercial and books-on-tape voice-overs. An award winning lyricist, Fee’s songwriting collaborators include Richard Marx, Steve Lukather of Toto, Jack Casady of the Jefferson Airplane and Kenny Loggins. As a solo artist, Fee has two albums: “Read My Lips” (1984) and “Don’t Be Scared By These Hands” (1996). When not recording or on the road, Fee lives in the Los Angeles area where he’s an active animal rights supporter and SCUBA diver. Fee’s latest passion is playing polo. He also runs a commercial property development and management company, Leed Properties, with his life partner, Elizabeth Leanse.
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