Cast & Crew Biographies

• Marie “Duckie” Beardslee Ensemble has been involved in all that goes on backstage in the Lone Star College–Montgomery theatre program for three semesters. This is her first foray into acting. Prior to this she worked on the productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Company, and I Hate Hamlet. Duckie is very excited about her first acting experience.

• Rachel Clary Assistant to the Costume Designer has been interested in costume design for most of her life and has been designing and constructing costumes since she was 15. Rachel first began working in theatre when she designed the costumes for her High school Drama class performance of Monsters Under the Bed. She is currently a student at Lone Star College–Montgomery and Vice President of Costume for Theatrum Mundi.

• Kyle Stratton Davenport Greeley Ensemble is a freshman at Lone Star College–Montgomery. Originally from Boston, he played French horn at The Woodlands High School. Kyle is new to theatre and has a lot of passion for acting. An outgoing individual who loves what he does he would like to pursue acting in films and television.

• Trent Hooker Ensemble is in his second play at Lone Star College–Montgomery following last year’s performance as Marvin in Bleacher Bums. Other credits include Brutus in Julius Caesar at Rider University. Trent wants to pursue film acting and television and plans on finishing his studies at a major university or acting school to help his aspirations take shape.

• Jessica Mikolaj Ensemble is starting her first year Lone Star College–Montgomery and is an Art History major. Though this is her first show with the college she is not new to the stage. Acting credits include Home Free, Grease, The Insanity of Mary Girard, and Le Bete. Behind the scene her work includes Meet Me in St. Louis, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Man of La Mancha.

• Brittany Miles Ensemble is a freshman at Lone Star College–Montgomery, and has performed in several plays including Oak Ridge High School’s productions of Greater Tuna and Crazy Stories From Wayside School. She has been studying for film acting and modeling for the past three years and is currently training with Project Green Room in Houston. Brittany has also starred in a promotional commercial for Project Green Room and has appeared in various fashion shows for Dillard’s and Buckle. When not working on the set for film or theatre, Brittany can be found working at the 104.1 KRBE radio station or jogging.

• Cooper McClain Master Electrician comes to us from Klein Collins High School. This is Cooper's first show at Lone Star College–Montgomery. He is very happy to be here and hopes you enjoy the show.

• Andy Pierle Assistant Director is relatively new to theatre and this is his first fully staged production. He comes to Lone Star College–Montgomery by way of Vanguard Prep in Dallas. Andy’s ultimate dream is to bring his bizarre visions to life on the big screen with breathtaking special effects.

• Natalie Plaza Ensemble has been fervently active in theatre since intermediate school. She was in Speech and Drama throughout her seventh and eighth grade years and participated in drama club and worked back stage throughout most of her high school career. Along with her school theatre program, Natalie was also involved in a church drama ministry. Also a dancer she participated in the Tiger Bell drill team at Klein Collins High School. Natalie hopes to pursue a career in the fine arts. Whether it be teaching, dancing, acting or a combination of the three, Natalie knows the fine arts is where she belongs.

• Keila Outlaw Stage Manager is a freshman at Lone Star College–Montgomery. She enjoys writing, drawing, singing, acting, and shopping. Also a concert enthusiast, Keila has been seen on stage at the Crighton Theatre and was involved in theatre and choir in high school. Keila’s dream is to be a rock star and tour the world.

• Justyn Reed Ensemble is a freshman at Lone Star College–Montgomery. He thanks all the people who have helped him out and gotten him to this point in his life. Special thanks to Mom, Dad and Jazz. Justyn also wants to give a special shout-out to Ms. Richardson. “Thanks for always being here for me and helping me get this far. Without you I dont think I would be in the spot I am today. THANKS!!!”

• David Ubel Running Crew graduated from Klein Collins High School in 2005. He is a waiter for Chili's and is taking classes to become a psychology major. David plans on transferring to Sam Houston after completing two years of study at Lone Star College–Montgomery.

96 Minutes is an eyewitness account of Charles Whitman's shooting spree atop the University of Texas Tower. The following names provided have been selected for the cast and crew of 96 Minutes.

Marie “Duckie” Beardslee
Jessica Mikolaj
Justyn Reed
Trenton Hooker
Brittany Miles
Natalie Plaza
Kyle Greeley
Stage Manager: Keila Outlaw
Asst Director: Andy Pierle
Master Electrician: Cooper McClain
Running Crew: Sean Butler
Director: Chase Waites
Costume Designer: Stephen Blaschke

First Rehearsal is Tuesday September 5 at 4:00.

This production will be entered into the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) at San Jacinto College. For more information regarding auditions contact Chase Waites, assistant professor of drama chase.waites@lonestar.edu Students must also register for one section of Theatre Practicum that begins September 11.