Cast and Crew Biographies

• Marie “Duckie” Beardslee - Stage Manager has been involved in all that goes on backstage in the Lone Star College–Montgomery theatre program for three semesters. She recently performed her first acting role in 96 Minutes this semester. Prior to her acting experience she worked on the productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Company, and I Hate Hamlet.

• Sean Butler - Ensemble/Assistant Stage Manager is in his first year at Lone Star College–Montgomery. Sean was recently part of the running crew for 96 Minutes and this is his first acting experience on stage. However, he is not a stranger to the performing arts. As an all-district and all-region musician in high school, he participated in many performances with the marching and concert bands.

• Kyle Greeley - Ensemble is a freshman at Lone Star College–Montgomery. Originally from Boston, he played French horn at The Woodlands High School. Kyle has recently been seen on stage in 96 Minutes. He is passionate about continuing his acting roles at Lone Star College–Montgomery and pursing his acting in films and television.

• Trent Hooker - Bill is in his third play at Lone Star College–Montgomery following performances in 96 Minutes, for which he received an Irene Ryan scholarship nomination, and last season’s 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.

• David Kerr - Graphics Designer
  has been designing graphics for Lone Star College–Montgomery Theatre for four years. His graphics were seen in such show as Carousel, Master Class, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Jesus Christ Superstar, 96 Minutes and more. David is also an actor/vocalist and is currently working on a project with Think More Theatre Company, in partnership with Lone Star College–Montgomery.

• Cooper McClain - Lighting Designer comes to us from Klein Collins High School. Cooper was the Master Electrician for 96 Minutes and is now preparing for additional technical roles with Lone Star College–Montgomery. Cooper thanks Mr. Waites for all of his guidance and support.

• Jessica Mikolaj - Vivien is in her first year Lone Star College–Montgomery and is an Art History major. This is her second show with the college. Acting credits include 96 Minutes, for which she received an Irene Ryan scholarship nomination, Home Free, Grease, The Insanity of Mary Girard, and Le Bete. Behind the scenes 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 Highs 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. Most recently she has been seen on stage Lone Star College–Montgomery’s production of 96 Minutes. 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 fill or theatre, Brittany can be found working at the 104.1 KRBE radio station or jogging.

• Natalie Plaza - Gretchen 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. She was also part of the cast for 96 Minutes for which she received an Irene Ryan scholarship nomination, and is hoping to pursue her career in fine arts as a teacher, dancer actor or a combination of the three.

• Justyn Reed - Matthew is a freshman at Lone Star College–Montgomery. Most recently he has been on the boards in 96 Minutes. Justyn plans to pursue a career in educational theatre.

• David Ubel - Sound Designer is working on his second show at Lone Star College–Montgomery. Previous work was on the running crew 96 Minutes. David is our newest theatre technician.

• Chase Waites - Director is an Assistant Professor of Drama at Lone Star College–Montgomery where he directs theatre, teaches Light and Sound Design, Stagecraft, Introduction to Theatre and is creating a study program for technical theatre. A Ft. Worth native, he comes to Lone Star College–Montgomery by way of New Orleans where he served as the Artistic Director of Theatre and Fine Arts Department Chair at Jesuit of New Orleans. Directing credits include 96 Minutes, The Problem, and Sexual Perversity in Chicago (Lone Star College–Montgomery), award winning productions of Tracers, The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged), and The Boys Next Door (Chase Productions Limited) and regional premieres of Dead Man Walking, The Who’s Tommy, Footloose and Copacabana (Jesuit). At Lone Star College–Montgomery, Chase’s design credits include Company and I Hate Hamlet. Chase received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Centenary College of Louisiana and his Master of Fine Arts in Drama and Communications from the University of New Orleans.

The Sleeper Cast and Crew

Gretchen.............................................Natalie Plaza

Bill........................................................Trent Hooker

Vivien..................................................Jessica Mikolaj

Matthew..............................................Justyn Reed

Therapist, Student,................................. Brittany Miles
Toy Store Customer,
Guard, Voice of Max

Anthrax Expert, ...........................................Kyle Greeley
Terrorism Expert, Toy Store
Salesman, Student

Stage Manager.......................................Marie Duckie Beardslee

Nervous Man, Arabic Man, ASM...................Sean Butler

Running Crew.............................................David Ubel

Lighting Designer...................................Cooper McClain