Cinderella Program

CAST
ELLA (Cinderella) Anna Nisbett
TOPHER (Prince Charming, Christopher) Nathan Pfeifer
MADAME (Stepmother) Lisa Leach
SEBASTIAN (Lord Chancellor) Lanin Thomasma
MARIE (Fairy Godmother)  Amanda Engelke
CHARLOTTE (Stepsister)  Joy Mosher
GABRIELLE (Stepsister)  Jeni Steele
JEAN-MICHEL Drew McCluskey
LORD PINKLETON Kennedy Jones
FOX & RACCOON Nathanael Nisbett & Tristan Hansen

ENSEMBLE
Gannon Breig, Elijah Dalton, Janessa Dowdy, Tristan Hansen, Emily Jones, Grace Jones, John Lewis Koenig, Steve Lah, Calliope Leach, Julia Leventis, Ashley Light, Meredith Light, Ian McBride, Logan McBride, Braden McCluskey, Melanie Mott, Glory Nisbett, Nathanael Nisbett, Craig Phillips, David Riefer, Christabel Southards, Caiti Townley, Mackenzie Townley, Ranger Townley

STAGE CREW and ADDITIONAL ENSEMBLE
Belen Hamacher, James Hamacher, Tessa Luechtefeld,  Heather Light, Maggie Sikes, Samantha Sikes

ORCHESTRA
Flute Zoe Bristow
Oboe, English Horn Ilene Morgan
Clarinet Stephanie McCarthy
Bassoon, Clarinet Rich Sankovich
French Horn Kalise Garner
French Horn Robert Viguerie
Trumpet John Schumacher
Trumpet Mike Gosnell
Trombone Bill Hickle
Keyboard Kathy Mazzeo
Keyboard Harp Steve Skelton
Drums Marty Munz
Percussion Shane McEnaney
Violin/Viola Vanessa Nichols
Violin Sara McCauley
Cello Autumn Light
Bass Jeff Sandquist

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director Kim Nisbett
Orchestra Director Keith Nisbett
Choreography Joy Mosher and Tracy McBride
Vocal Direction Joel Nisbett, Emily Stickler, Kathy Mazzeo
Stage Manager Stephenie Moser
Assistant Stage Manager   Heather Light
Costume Design Amy Hobbs
Additional Costume Design Laura Cook
Lighting Design Kevin Shaw
Sound Team Andrew Koenig and Nathan Widener
Recording Consultants Nathan Hall, Philip Houser, Carah Houser
Spot Light Operators Olivia Townley and Mia Townley
Props Mistress Zoe Light
Scenic Painting and Sculpture Sage Burks, Abby Ingram, Glory Nisbett
Overture Animation Adam Nisbett
Wardrobe Supervisor Jodi Townley
Dressing and Hair Assistants Carah Houser and Chava Hall
Patron Services Manager Michelle Widener

ORIGINAL 2020 CAST AND ORCHESTRA MEMBERS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE IN THIS PRODUCTION:
Kimberly Grosso, Isabella Grosso, Dante Grosso, Josh Riefer, Sarah McCluskey, Emily Stickler, Dan Reardon, Savannah Feeler, Jamie Phillips, Amollie Stoermer, Raelynn Twohy, Dakota Townley, Ethan Pfiefer, Josh Nail, Havalah Nail, Tammy Nail, Imani Harris, Chris Miller, Rachel Hickle, Tina Gann, Lauren Perala, Zachary Rawlins, Zachary Brown, Caitlin von Seckendorff

SPECIAL THANKS
Amollie Stormer, Jami Phillips, Nikki Dawes, Rebecca Herndon  First Baptist Church of Rolla, Watson School of Music, Ozark Actors Theatre, Paige Timer, Alex Watson, Rocco Burrell, Laura Light, Dan Goff, Emily Brickler, Emily Stickler, Pam and Walter Williams, Scott and Judy Cureton, PingPing Zhang, Scott Dowdy, Abby Hall, Cliff Oesch, Robert Vigure, Thad Leach, Justin Mosher, Debbie Hickle, Marsha Mosher, Bonnie Plasse, Anna Plasse, Eileen Smith, Sue Christensen, Heather Smith, Tracy Hall, Nina Ownby, Jonathan Crum, Raelynn Twohy, Stevie Tupper, Riley Breig

WHO WE REALLY ARE

Gannon Breig (Ensemble) is 17 and lives in Belle. He is excited to be a part of his first show, Fine Linen’s production of Cinderella. In the past, Gannon has enjoyed acting roles in youth group human videos. He loves challenging himself athletically, hanging out with friends and family, and staying active outdoors. But most of all, Gannon looks for every opportunity to play piano, guitar, and to sing for the Lord.

Elijah Dalton (Ensemble) is 18 years old and enjoys skiing, mountain biking, managing his lawn care company, and working on project vehicles. When he isn’t singing and acting on the stage, he can be found weight-lifting at Vessell’s Fitness or swimming at the river or lake with his friends.

Amanda Engelke (Marie) has been involved in local theatre since high school, performing with the UMR Theatre Players, Ozark Actors Theatre, & Fine Linen, of course! Her favorite production is Fine Linen’s recent The 39 Steps & memorable roles include Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, Gertrude in Seussical, Madame DeFarge in Tale of Two Cities, & Marmee in Little Women. Balancing family life, teaching at Rolla High School, & taking care of herself spiritually & physically would not be possible without the support of her incredible husband, Chad. Amanda is excited that he, along with their two beautiful children, Clay & Addilyn, will be in the audience to witness her engaging in her favorite hobby: bringing magic alive through collaborative theatre!

Kalise Garner (Orchestra, French Horn) works as an Elementary Music and Band teacher in Newburg, Missouri. She graduated from Evangel University with a degree in Music Education in December 2019, and is also pursuing her Masters in Music Ed. Kalise has been very involved in all things music from a young age. She has participated in Marching Bands, Choirs, Jazz Bands, Orchestras, Sinfonia, Worship Teams, Church Choirs, and numerous small ensemble performances. She has previously been a part of Evangel’s productions of The Music Man and My Fair Lady and is excited to be a part of Fine Linen’s Cinderella. Kalise is very thankful for all those who have contributed to her love and passion for music including family, teachers, and friends.

Michael Gosnell (Orchestra, Trumpet) is an assistant teaching professor with Missouri S&T’s Computer Science department. He has enjoyed being able to add trumpet music to many Rolla area activities including S&T ensembles, town band, and musicals at OAT and Fine Linen.

Tristan Hanson (Raccoon, Ensemble) grew up in Rolla, MO and has always loved being a part of the dance and theatre world. He has been performing as a company member with Louisville Ballet for the past 2 years. Tristan is grateful and excited for the opportunity to perform at Leach Theatre with Fine Linen Theatre again this summer

Amy Hobbs (Costume Designer) loves the diversity of live theatre as an art form because it allows her to dabble in so many different things that she enjoys and serve in a variety of capacities. She is the oldest of (Keith and Kim Nisbett’s) 10 kids and has been married to her incredible husband Nate for 15 years. As a full time stay at home mom, Amy is often now accompanied at the theatre by her girls Rebecca (8) and Carrie (6), and she is grateful to all the wonderful members of FLT who have gone above and beyond to entertain, befriend and care for/about her girls during their many hours at the theatre.

Emily Calvert/Jones (Ensemble) is excited to make her Fine Linen debut in Cinderella. Emily is a St. James native. She is currently working as a Speech Therapist for preschoolers at Wyman Elementary school and a dance teacher at StoneCrest Dance Center. Emily has grown up with a love for dancing and the arts and has made many appearances in the community dancing for various events, as well as opportunities to compete across the state. Emily graduated from Missouri State University in 2019. There she was able to further her dance education while earning a bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Emily’s most recent adventure was marrying her Prince Charming last month. Emily appreciates the support from her husband and family through all the years of dance rehearsals and lessons, and the opportunities Fine Linen creates for the community through the arts.

Grace Jones (Ensemble) is 19 years old and a college student. She plans on pursuing a career in nursing after she completes her pre-requisites. She’s the fourth of seven Jones kids and spent the first 7 years of her life in Ivory Coast, West Africa. She loves pasta, photography, playing the ukulele, singing, acting, laughing, baking and sleeping. She is a musical theatre junkie, and is Taco Bell’s best customer. She thanks her family and friends and homeschool “mama” Michelle Widener, for their love, encouragement and support. She would also like to thank Fine Linen Theatre for allowing her to be a part of their theatre family. This is her 12th, and sadly, final production with Fine Linen Theatre. She is thrilled and grateful to part of this fabulous cast of Cinderella!

Kennedy Jones (Lord Pinkelton) is thrilled to be a part of Cinderella! Kennedy has done a number of community theatre shows with Fine Linen Theatre and OAT, his favorite roles include: Crutchie (Newsies), Micheal (Elf) and Fred (Cheaper by the Dozen), and is a part of OAT’s touring revue OAT Jr, and was a part of the Power of Theatre Concert with Tony-award nominee Taylor Louderman! He also competes in dance competitions with Stonecrest Dance Center. Kennedy would like to thank his friends and family.

Andrew Koenig (Sound Team) is thankful for this opportunity to work in a new role with Fine Linen Theatre with sound design. While growing up homeschooled in Rolla, Andrew spent a little time on stage with The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Scenes from Childhood Classics, and To Kill a Mockingbird as well as backstage with Beauty and the Beast, Seussical the Musical, Fiddler on the Roof, and a hybrid role with Newsies!. He is working on a research project with Missouri S&T and NASA BIG Idea initiative as part of his pursuit of a mechanical engineering degree from S&T. He is otherwise involved in the Christian Campus Fellowship, Swing dancing, and gaining sound engineering experience at Ridgeview Christian Church and Ozark Actors Theatre. Andrew is very thankful that God placed him in this community to grow and learn so much, and may God bless you, the reader, in all that you do.

JL Koenig (Ensemble) is a 17 year old homeschooled student who grew up watching Fine Linen productions. He first appeared on stage during Fine Linen’s Scenes from Childhood Classics, and continued to appear as ensemble in shows such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Seussical the Musical, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Newsies. Besides theater, he is interested in computer programming, basketball, and piano. He is loving his current role and the camaraderie of the cast. He’s thankful for Fine Linen and the opportunities it has given him.

Steve Lah (Ensemble) hails from Hibbing, Minnesota. Steve is retired from the Army Bands, where he served for 31 years as a tuba player and vocalist. Steve has been involved with theater since 1985, and some of his favorite roles are Richard in The Lion in Winter, Captain Walker in The Who's Tommy, Ellard in The Foreigner, and Oscar in The Odd Couple. This is Steve's fourth Fine Linen production, having appeared in Fiddler on the Roof, Newsies and All Is Calm last year. Steve works at KFBD, 97.9 FM in St. Robert as a radio announcer. Steve would like to thank his wife and best friend Siiri for getting him back into theater, his dog Satchmo for being his biggest fan, and Fine Linen Theatre for the chance to have the time of his life!

Calliope Leach (Ensemble) is 15 and will be a high school sophomore in the fall. She has been part of several Fine Linen productions, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Charley's Aunt. She spends her time dirt biking, playing guitar and piano, writing music, and eating bread. Calli is very thankful for all the other ensemble girls who help zip her dress and get her eyeliner symmetrical.

Lisa Leach (Madame) is appearing in her second stage performance with Fine Linen Theatre. Lisa and her family have long appreciated the opportunities Fine Linen provides for its volunteers to lend their time and talents in bringing wonderful theatrical productions to the community. Three decades ago Lisa's husband, Thad, introduced her to good stories: both still enchant her. Lisa enjoys life as a stay at home mother and is the primary educator of the fourth Leach child.

Julia Leventis (Ensemble) is 18 and is excited to perform in Fine Linen's production of Cinderella. She is a sophomore in college pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. She has danced for 15 years at Stephanie's School of Dance and loves to share her joy of dancing with others. In addition to dancing, she is an avid reader, enjoys yoga, meditating, and learning. She has appeared in A Fairytale Christmas Carol, Beauty and the Beast, and Once Upon a Mattress. She would like to thank her family and friends for being supportive of her endeavors and helping her along the way.

Ashley Light (Ensemble) is a high school senior who has been involved in theatre since she was 7 years old. Some of her favorite productions include Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, and Newsies. She loves to sing, dance, play volleyball, and make art.

Autumn Light (Orchestra, Cello) is 19 years old and recently graduated high school this past spring. Although Cinderella is her first time to be a part of the orchestra, she has enjoyed participating in many Fine Linen shows in different ways, including acting, stage crew, and spotlight operator. She would like to thank her friends and family in the Fine Linen community for challenging her and helping her to grow and the Lord for blessing her with these opportunities.

Meredith Light (Ensemble) has been involved with the theatre for almost her entire life. She’s enjoyed acting with Fine Linen since 2010 and is very thankful for all the opportunities and experiences she’s gained by working with them. A couple of her past productions with them include Oliver, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Seussical the Musical. Besides the theatre, some of her other interests include playing basketball and volleyball, fishing, and singing.

Zoe Light (Stage Crew) is a 14 year old homeschooler, and has been involved in multiple Fine Linen theatre productions, such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Fiddler on the Roof, but this is her first time participating in the stage crew. Some of her hobbies include singing, playing piano, and painting. She is so thankful to be involved in this show, and would like to thank the Lord for giving her this wonderful opportunity, and for blessing her with amazing friends to do it alongside her.

Tessa Luechtefeld (Stage Crew) is so excited to be returning to Fine Linen Theatre after being gone for way too many years! Tessa is a senior at Western Illinois University pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance. Some of her favorite shows she has been involved with include Be More Chill (Brooke), Dracula (Lucy), Kiss Me, Kate! (featured ensemble dancer/dance captain), She Kills Monsters (Lillith), and Anne of Green Gables (Anne). Tessa loves working in the costume shop, petting dogs, and plucking eyebrows (yes! She will pluck yours!). Tessa doesn't love waking up.

Kathy Mazzeo (Orchestra, Keyboard) is a local piano teacher and professional musician in the Rolla area. She is the Music Director at First Baptist Church of Rolla, director of the Jazz Choirs at the Rolla Choral Arts Society, and the accompanist for the Rolla Community Choir and the Men of Song. When not doing music, she is acceding to the whims of her 3 and sometimes 4 cats.

Ian McBride (Ensemble) is a recent High School graduate, heading to Cedarville University in the fall, who has been in many Fine Linen shows, most recently Newsies. He’s also been in other shows such as Oliver!, Charlotte’s Web, Big Fish, and Schoolhouse Rock! Outside of theater, he loves to play basketball, football, and baseball, be outside, watch old historical movies, play the trombone, and be with his friends. He’d like to thank his family for being supportive of everything he does and God for giving him the abilities and talents to do the things he loves.

Logan McBride (Ensemble) is a homeschooler in his Junior year of High School and has been in many Fine Linen Theatre productions such as Charlotte’s Web, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Seussical the Musical, and Fiddler on the Roof. He enjoys playing baseball, basketball, playing the drums, hanging out with friends, Marvel movies and beating his brother at BattleFront. He would like to thank his parents for their support and God for the ability to do these things.

Tracy McBride (Choreographer) has been grateful to work as choreographer for Fine Linen Theatre for 10 years and is excited to collaborate with Joy Mosher on this production of Cinderella. She earned her BFA in Theatre/Dance and a BS in Interior Design from Southwest Missouri State (Missouri State). Over the last thirty years, she has choreographed many musicals for various organizations. A few of her credits include: Crazy for You (Little Theatre of Jefferson City), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Columbia Entertainment Company), Meet Me in St. Louis (Ozark Actors Theatre), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Fiddler on the Roof, and Newsies (Fine Linen Theatre). Tracy would like to thank her family for their love, patience and support through all her theatrical endeavors, and most importantly, the Lord Jesus for giving her the ability to do these things.

Stephanie McCarthy (Orchestra, Clarinet) was mesmerized by several Fine Linen productions from the audience seats, and is now enjoying her first time playing for a show and her second time playing for a pit orchestra. She is a member of the World's Finest Rolla German Band and often plays with the Rolla Town Band in the summers. She would like to thank her husband and children for their support and patience. It is very exciting to help make magic with this group.

Braden McCluskey (Ensemble) age 17, has been acting and singing in Fine Linen’s productions since 2010. Braden’s past productions include Cheaper by the Dozen, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Seussical the Musical, and Newsies. Among Braden’s favorite things to do, theatre comes first; other things he enjoys are dancing, soccer, basketball, and reading.

Drew McCluskey (Jean-Michel), age 22, has been a part of Fine Linen Theatre since 2009 and has appeared in multiple roles throughout the years including Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Motel the Tailor in Fiddler on the Roof, and Albert in Newsies. He loves helping out with the creation of the set and is thankful for all of the amazing cast to perform beside.

Shane McEnaney (Orchestra, Percussion) is excited to be joining the Fine Linen Production of Cinderella as a Percussionist. He is a student at Missouri S&T pursuing his Computer Engineering degree. He is a member of the S&T Marching Band, Wind Symphony, and Rolla Town Band. Shane is an organist for St. Patrick Catholic Church and the First United Methodist Church of Rolla. Shane is the Music Chair on the Newman Center Ministry Council and the choir director of St. Patrick’s student choir. In his free time, Shane enjoys outdoor activities including snow skiing, snowboarding, water skiing and bicycle riding. Shane would like to thank Kathy Mazzeo for laying his strong foundation in music.

Ilene Morgan (Orchestra, Oboe and English Horn) recently retired from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Missouri S&T. An active participant in local instrumental and vocal groups, she has played woodwinds in several of Fine Linen's spring musical productions.

Joy Mosher (Charlotte/Choreographer) is a graduate from Missouri S&T with a degree in Applied Mathematics. She loves theatre, particularly dance, and appreciates the skills she’s learned choreographing with Tracy McBride on many Fine Linen productions. Favorite roles include a Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast, Bird Girl in Seussical the Musical, and Specs in Newsies. Joy enjoys exploring the outdoors, playing the piano, tap dancing, and standing on tall objects. Joy would like to thank her husband for loving, encouraging, and supporting her through the process of performing and choreographing this show.

Melanie Mott (Ensemble) is 18 years old and going into her sophomore year at S&T. She has been a dancer for 16 years, and is so glad to be back on stage! Melanie has only participated in one other Fine Linen production (Beauty and the Beast), but is so honored to be back on stage with all of these wonderful people!

Marty Munz (Orchestra, Drums) is enjoying his eighth season of playing with Fine Linen Theatre. He absolutely loves working with this entire group. Not only are they all extremely talented but also very humble and fun to be around. He also appreciates that they tolerate his bad jokes.

Vanessa Nichols (Orchestra, Violin/Viola) is an 18 year old Sullivan, MO native. She has been making music of all kinds her whole life, but the violin holds her heart! Vanessa spent three semesters in the youth orchestra at Webster University until COVID intervened. This production of Cinderella is the third time that Vanessa has joined the Fine Linen pit. Each experience has been unique and every moment an absolute pleasure!

Anna Nisbett (Ella) has been involved in theatre since she was about four and has appeared in as many productions as possible since then. Some favorite shows with Fine Linen include Newsies (Katherine), The Miracle Worker (Helen Keller), Seussical the Musical (Bird Girl), Daddy Long Legs (Jerusha Abbott), and Fiddler on the Roof. Anna recently graduated from Missouri S&T with a degree in History. She loves to sing, dance, enjoy God’s beautiful creation, and do literally anything with her fiancé. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

Glory Nisbett (Ensemble) is the youngest of 10 children and has literally grown up at the theatre. She first appeared at age 5 as the Elephant-Bird in Seussical and has since participated in many Fine Linen productions. Favorite roles include Jemimah Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a newsie in Newsies, Kitty in Pride and Prejudice, and assistant stage managing The 39 Steps. Glory's other interests include soccer, robotics, and cooking.

Keith Nisbett (Orchestra Director) has been a part of Fine Linen Theatre from the start. His role varies for each production, depending on what needs to be done, including such things as stage manager, production manager, music director, orchestra conductor, set construction manager, and actor. Notable characters that he has enjoyed portraying include Charlie Anderson in Shenandoah, Edward Bloom in Big Fish, and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. Keith and his wife Kim are happily being surpassed by the talents and energies of their ten amazing children, all of their excellent daughters/sons-in-law, and eight adorable grandchildren. On the side, in order to pay the bills, Keith is Associate Chair of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Missouri S & T.

Kim Nisbett (Director) has a BA in Fine Art and a love of live theatre. After a long hiatus (while raising 10 children) from anything on the stage, Kim has been thrilled to spend the last 20 years as Artistic Director for Fine Linen Theatre working with some of the finest talent, and definitely the nicest people on the planet. Kim loves to have the chance to create and to tell meaningful stories, giving thanks to the Great Creator, Artist and Story-teller. Kim would like to thank the incredible team of exceptionally excellent people that work so hard to make Fine Linen what it is, and who make her job a delight, especially her husband Keith, who puts up with pretty much everything. And thank you to Joel and Amy, who wanted it in the first place, and keep it running by doing so much no one ever sees.

Nathanael Nisbett (Fox, Ensemble) is the 9th of 10 children and is a senior at Missouri S&T. He has a variety of interests: soccer, robotics, computers, playing trombone, unicycles, racing drones, snowboarding, mountain biking, dirt biking, or anything that requires balance. Nathanael has recently designed lighting for Fine Linen's productions of The 39 Steps, Pride and Prejudice, Charley’s Aunt, School House Rock, Newsies, All Is Calm, To Kill a Mockingbird and Fiddler on the Roof, and OAT's productions of It’s a Wonderful Life, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Anne of Green Gables. He has performed in Newsies, All is Calm, Fiddler on the Roof, Seussical, Cheaper by the Dozen, Charlotte's Web, and Oliver!. He has been employed at Leach Theatre for the past three years and is now an Assistant Technical Director.

Nathan Pfeifer (Prince Topher) is thrilled to be back on the Leach stage to perform Cinderella. Nathan has been with Fine Linen for eight years now having first appeared in their children’s production of Charlotte’s Web as Homer Zuckerman in 2013 and more recently as a cast member in All is Calm (2018 and 2019), Jack Kelly in Newsies (2019), and one of the Clowns in The 39 Steps (2021). The thing that Nathan appreciates the most about his time with this community is the beautiful souls that he has had the privilege to share life with and the honor to call his friends. He would like to thank all of his incredible friends and family for their love and support and the Nisbetts for their kindness and extreme generosity over the years and all of the opportunities they have given him; it has meant more to him than they will ever know. Here is a quote that Nathan likes to try to live by: “All that is not given is lost.” ~ Hasari Pal, City of Joy

David Riefer (Ensemble) is a senior in high school this fall and has been around the theatre his whole life. His older siblings performed in many Fine Linen shows before him and he joined them on stage in 2010. Since then David has been in many shows including Charlotte’s Web, Newsies, Suessical as JoJo, and To Kill a Mockingbird as Jem.

Jeff Sandquist (Orchestra, Bass) retired from the Rolla Public Schools four years ago, but is still staying active in the community. Jeff is currently teaching music at St. Patrick's School, serving as artistic and executive director for the Rolla Choral Arts Society, music director at First Presbyterian Church, chair of the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, honor choir chair for Southwest American Choral Directors Association, working with the Rolla Sister Cities Association-Lichternacht and Christkindl Markt, Rolla Breakfast Rotary Club (immediate past president) - Pedal 2 End Polio Ride 4 Rolla, Celebration of Nations...failing at retirement...and enjoying the opportunity to play some music with Fine Linen. Thanks to Nora...for tolerating all of it...and to Neo and Ru Paw...and don't forget to feed the goldfish!

Rich Sankovich (Orchestra, Bassoon and Clarinet) is retired from a decades-long physics teaching career at UMR and S&T. He loves to play clarinet, bassoon, viola, and sometimes tuba, in various musical groups like S&T Orchestra, S&T Wind Symphony, The World’s Finest Rolla German Band, and chamber music camps in St. Louis, Michigan, Vermont and North Carolina. Cinderella is his first time playing in a Fine Linen production.

John Schumacher (Orchestra, Trumpet and Flugelhorn) is a groundwater hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. He has enjoyed playing in “the pit” with Fine Linen since the first Seussical (2011) and participates in many area instrumental groups. John’s first experience in musicals was in Kansas City, (let’s just say back when Star Wars was a new thing). He has played in groups ranging from gospel and R&B to orchestras and big bands but working with Fine Linen tops the charts. “I am incredibly humbled and honored to make music with Fine Linen—what a wonderful group of folks.”

Samantha Sikes (Stage Crew) is excited be able to be a part of this show. This is her first time helping during a Fine Linen production but she has helped with other small plays and skits. She graduated two years early and already completed her first year of college and is working on transferring. Samantha loved playing soccer for the ECC Falcons and is thankful she got the experience.

Steve Skelton (Orchestra, Harp played on keyboard) started his theatre journey in 2008 and has been hooked ever since. He’s retired from the stage and continues to enjoy playing saxophone and keyboard in the orchestra pit. Steve would like to thank his wife Leslie for her continued support. And, he would also like to thank everyone for being such a blast to work with and the audience for supporting the arts!

Christabel Southards (Ensemble) is 17 years old. She is a dancer at Stephanie’s School of dance in Rolla. She has previously appeared in Fine Linen Theatre’s 2016 production of Beauty and the Beast.

Jeni Steele (Gabrielle) is beyond excited for the opportunity to be a part of Cinderella at long last! After gaining a newfound love for theatre while watching Newsies! in 2019, the art of live theatre has come to mean even more to her over the last year, remembering firsthand how precious it is to gather, to laugh, to experience life together. She hopes this show brings joy to the hearts and lives of every person who joins in on the fun! Thank you to each audience member for patently waiting for us with this show this past year—we are so grateful to finally get to share it with you! Thank you to the unstoppable team who quite literally made this show possible. Thank you to my friends around the world who support and love me. Thank you to Mom for keeping me sane. And thank you to Keith and Kim for believing in this process, and continuing to believe in all of us.

Lanin D. Thomasma (Sebastian) is proud to have served 35 years with the drama ministry Covenant Players*. He logged over 22,000 performances as a Covenant Player, in the US and throughout Europe. Lanin is a cartoonist, an author and a sculptor of 'N'TOONZ Custom Crafted Clay Caricatures. He now owns Art & Joe, an espresso bar in the heart of Steelville. Lanin has been a regular with Fine Linen Drama for many years, in plays such as Oliver, Arsenic and Old Lace, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Fiddler on the Roof, and most recently, Charlie’s Aunt. He was in last two year's productions of All is Calm. (*For more information about Covenant Players, visit www.covenantplayers.org. Or corner Lanin and ask him!)

Caiti Townley (Ensemble) is currently a student at Evangel University. She is finishing her Bachelors of Arts in Music with an emphasis on viola and strings. She is thrilled to be a new addition to the 2021Cinderella cast and has especially loved the opportunity to dance again! After graduating in May of 2022, Caiti plans to return to her home in St. James to teach strings at Watson School of Music and the Arts. Caiti enjoys basket weaving, taking care of her two goldfish, and trying not to kill her indoor plants.

Mackenzie Townley (Ensemble) has been part of Fine Linen Theatre since 2013 and has performed in the following plays: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Seussical the Musical, Newsies and several others. As well as working on her associates degree in music at East Central College, she enjoys singing and playing the guitar and being a part of the ECC women’s soccer team. Mackenzie loves helping out any way she can with building set and hanging lights for the shows, and is excited to be performing in Cinderella.

Robert Viguerie (Orchestra, French horn) is a retired pharmacist and a native of Louisiana. He has lived with his wife, Mary Pat, in Rolla since 1983. He played in the orchestra for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Fiddler on the Roof. He also plays in the Missouri S&T University and Community Orchestra, Route 66 Brass, and The World’s Finest Rolla German Band.

Michelle Widener (Patron Services) is so proud of this amazing cast and crew. She is especially grateful for a community that supports the arts and to be working with such wonderful volunteers. Michelle would like to thank her husband (Sherman) for supporting this habit that got out of hand…and her wonderful kids (Nathan and Vaya) for not complaining about scrambled eggs for supper during show season.

Nathan Widener (Sound Team) has been around the theatre for most of his life and fell in love with being a part of the Sound Team during The 39 Steps. In addition to theatre, his other interests include reading, taking walks, and spending time with friends and family. He would like to thank Fine Linen for all the opportunities it provides for quality theater, the cast and crew for being so great to work with, and to Kim and Keith Nisbett for of all the encouragement and love they have shown him. Nathan would also like to thank his family for their love and support.

WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THESE FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS:

Business Sponsors: Clear Money Path, Rocco & Susan Burrell Rentals, LLC, Phelps County Bank, Alyssa Jean Studios, Color Plus Printing, Brewer Science, Lone Oak Buildings, Triple W Construction, Cohen Architectural Woodworking, He-Meyer Roofing and Exterior LLC, Odyssey Films, Columbia College, South Central Board of Realtors, Thomas, Birdsong, Mills, McBride, Osborne, P.C.

Individual Donors of More Than $10: Doug Bristow, Tom and Barbara Johnson, Lisa Leach, Agnes Vojta, Veruschka Figueroa, Aimee Klimczak, Mickey Hopson, Carol Snow, John Ingersoll, Deanna Jones, Kelly Gilchrist, Rosemary Hawkins, Rachel McCluskey, Richard Miller, Cindy Whitelock, John Woodfin, Becky Smith, Constance Smith, Jean Thomasma, Deborah Castle, Shannon Williams, Lindsay Bagnall, Leann Norris, Paige Edgington, John Cook, Michael Crump, David Duncan, Debbie Hickle, Daniel Hill, Shirley Jean Jones, Pamela Williams, Joan Mullin, Rachel Carter, Grace Gott, Cynthia L. Harris, Susan Hinkle, Sarah Wiggins, Carol Sanborn, Todd Koenig, Gary Duvall, Lacie Schultz, Imani Harris, Shandi Harris, Timothy James, Pat Marti, Paula Marti, Sara Effner, Andrea Ridenhour, Rachel Allison, Gordon Carlson, Richard Miller, Jamae Lewis, Abigail Hall, Stacy Kalisz, Laura Roegner, Diane Stutts, Tracy Primich, James Starks, Susan Beshears, Laura Brown, Kaitlyn Hodge, Brandi Kozemski, Richard Miller, Jenny Pennycook, Caylee Thomas, Lynn Gilbert, Connie Laney, Rebecca Stinson, Angela Fariole, Hayden Deverill, Julie Chirban, Lisa Frish, Courtney Baxter, Kristen Wideman, Kathryn Bobolinski, Lola Cook, Heather Smith

NAP Grant Project Contributors: Brewer Science, Cohen Architectural Woodworking, Deloris Bell, Lanin and Jean Thomasma, Jamie Archer
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