West Side Story Cast Bios

West Side Story Cast Bios

West Side Story Cast

  Tyler Zirker   Tony   Tyler Zirker is thrilled to be playing Tony in our production of West Side Story. He recently graduated from CBC and will be moving to attend WSU in August with a focus on finding out what to do with his life.  This will be his fifth and his last MCMT show! He appeared earlier this year as an ancestor in The Addams Family, Henry in Next to Normal, and he hit you with his best shot as Franz in CBC’s Rock of Ages.   Tyler wants to thank his mom and his girlfriend for their constant support and belief in him. He also wants to express his gratitude to the Tri-City theater community for the lifelong friends and memories through eight years of growing up and 21 productions. 
Tyler Zirker Tony Tyler Zirker is thrilled to be playing Tony in our production of West Side Story. He recently graduated from CBC and will be moving to attend WSU in August with a focus on finding out what to do with his life. This will be his fifth and his last MCMT show! He appeared earlier this year as an ancestor in The Addams Family, Henry in Next to Normal, and he hit you with his best shot as Franz in CBC’s Rock of Ages.  Tyler wants to thank his mom and his girlfriend for their constant support and belief in him. He also wants to express his gratitude to the Tri-City theater community for the lifelong friends and memories through eight years of growing up and 21 productions. 
  Cleopatra Howell   Maria   Cleo Howell is a junior at Kamiakin High School. She has been in numerous productions at the Academy of Children's Theatre and at Kamiakin High School.  West Side Story is her 4th production with MCMT. Some of her roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast (ACT), Zaneeta Shinn in the Music Man (MCMT), and most recently Grace Fryer in Radium Girls (Kamiakin HS). Along with performing on stage, Cleo has also choreographed some shows at ACT, and is a member of Scarlet and Gold Choir at Kamiakin HS.
Cleopatra Howell Maria Cleo Howell is a junior at Kamiakin High School. She has been in numerous productions at the Academy of Children’s Theatre and at Kamiakin High School. West Side Story is her 4th production with MCMT. Some of her roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast (ACT), Zaneeta Shinn in the Music Man (MCMT), and most recently Grace Fryer in Radium Girls (Kamiakin HS). Along with performing on stage, Cleo has also choreographed some shows at ACT, and is a member of Scarlet and Gold Choir at Kamiakin HS.
  Paul Nelson    Riff   This will be Paul Nelsons second production with MCMT, the previous being The Hunchback of Notre Dame where he appeared as Quasimodo. He also has been apart of the theatre department at Columbia Basin College, where he has played parts such as O'Reilly in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, appearing in One Acts, and as ensemble 3 in Musical of Musical the Musicals. He has loved being a part of the West Side Family and working with such great people. He also would like to thank his mother Karen, for all of her support and dedication.
Paul Nelson   Riff This will be Paul Nelsons second production with MCMT, the previous being The Hunchback of Notre Dame where he appeared as Quasimodo. He also has been apart of the theatre department at Columbia Basin College, where he has played parts such as O’Reilly in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, appearing in One Acts, and as ensemble 3 in Musical of Musical the Musicals. He has loved being a part of the West Side Family and working with such great people. He also would like to thank his mother Karen, for all of her support and dedication.
  Sergio Bueno    Bernardo   / Assistant Director   MCMT Debut.  This is Sergio’s first production with MCMT and second time involved in West Side Story. He was first cast as Chino in the Columbia Basin College production of West Side Story back in 2004. Sergio has done plays with Richland Players, Circle in the Square theatre school in New York City, Vital theatre Company NYC, Storm Theatre Company NYC, and most recently with the Pasco Players as Jaime Escalante. Sergio wants to thank his wife Jena and daughter Simona for all their support. He also wants to thank the cast and crew for all their hard work and professionalism. Enjoy the show! 
Sergio Bueno   Bernardo   / Assistant Director MCMT Debut.  This is Sergio’s first production with MCMT and second time involved in West Side Story. He was first cast as Chino in the Columbia Basin College production of West Side Story back in 2004. Sergio has done plays with Richland Players, Circle in the Square theatre school in New York City, Vital theatre Company NYC, Storm Theatre Company NYC, and most recently with the Pasco Players as Jaime Escalante. Sergio wants to thank his wife Jena and daughter Simona for all their support. He also wants to thank the cast and crew for all their hard work and professionalism. Enjoy the show! 
  Kanisha Castillo   Anita   MCMT Debut. Kanisha M. Castillo who plays the role of Anita, is so extremely proud to be joining amazing cast of West Side Story, this is her first time debuting in a Theatre production!  Kanisha is a mom of two boys Atticus (4) u0026amp; Kooper (2). She runs her own independent Mary Kay business from home and loves that she has a career in helping women feel beautiful and loved. She feels most at home on stage pursuing her true passion of singing and dancing. This is something she never thought she would get a chance to do it again and she's so grateful for the opportunity! Kanisha wants to thank her family and friends who supported her and showed so much love on this journey of hers! And to those who watched her boys during rehearsal thank you so much I couldn't have done it without you  A special thanks to my director Megan Johnson, Loralee who has been my coach for (13 years) u0026amp; Jill Madison for believing in me, it means the world to me.
Kanisha Castillo Anita MCMT Debut. Kanisha M. Castillo who plays the role of Anita, is so extremely proud to be joining amazing cast of West Side Story, this is her first time debuting in a Theatre production! Kanisha is a mom of two boys Atticus (4) u0026amp; Kooper (2). She runs her own independent Mary Kay business from home and loves that she has a career in helping women feel beautiful and loved. She feels most at home on stage pursuing her true passion of singing and dancing. This is something she never thought she would get a chance to do it again and she’s so grateful for the opportunity! Kanisha wants to thank her family and friends who supported her and showed so much love on this journey of hers! And to those who watched her boys during rehearsal thank you so much I couldn’t have done it without you A special thanks to my director Megan Johnson, Loralee who has been my coach for (13 years) u0026amp; Jill Madison for believing in me, it means the world to me.
  JD Snow   Action   MCMT Debut. Heading into his junior year at Hanford High school, JD has been performing on stage since sixth grade. He played Able Frake in State Fair, Aladdin in Aladdin Jr, Paris in Romeo u0026amp; Juliet and ensemble roles in Seussical Musical, Antigone, and Curtains. He felt honored this year to win Best Actor in a One Act for his role as Eddie Byrd, Private Eye. JD has always loved to sing, and has worked hard to grow in his acting skills, but he’s especially loved the exposure to dance he’s received since entering high school. It has been exciting for him to be involved with this production where he can continue to be challenged with new choreography and solo in his favorite West Side Story song. JD is grateful for the support of his high school directors, the love of his family and friends, and the acceptance from this MCMT family he’s gained during this show.
JD Snow Action MCMT Debut. Heading into his junior year at Hanford High school, JD has been performing on stage since sixth grade. He played Able Frake in State Fair, Aladdin in Aladdin Jr, Paris in Romeo u0026amp; Juliet and ensemble roles in Seussical Musical, Antigone, and Curtains. He felt honored this year to win Best Actor in a One Act for his role as Eddie Byrd, Private Eye. JD has always loved to sing, and has worked hard to grow in his acting skills, but he’s especially loved the exposure to dance he’s received since entering high school. It has been exciting for him to be involved with this production where he can continue to be challenged with new choreography and solo in his favorite West Side Story song. JD is grateful for the support of his high school directors, the love of his family and friends, and the acceptance from this MCMT family he’s gained during this show.
  Aaron-Michael Sintay   Big Deal   MCMT Debut. Aaron-Michael Sintay, who plays the role of Big Deal, is delighted to be involved in his first full musical theatre production. Aaron-Michael graduated from Delta High School in 2016 and has been pursuing a career in the arts since then. He currently has a contract with Seattle Artists Agency as a singer and actor. Aaron-Michael also runs his own business, ‘Sintay Music Studios’ where he teaches lessons in voice, guitar, ukulele, and vocal percussion (beat-boxing). In his free time, Aaron-Michael enjoys making music videos for his YouTube channel and spending as much time outdoors as possible.
Aaron-Michael Sintay Big Deal MCMT Debut. Aaron-Michael Sintay, who plays the role of Big Deal, is delighted to be involved in his first full musical theatre production. Aaron-Michael graduated from Delta High School in 2016 and has been pursuing a career in the arts since then. He currently has a contract with Seattle Artists Agency as a singer and actor. Aaron-Michael also runs his own business, ‘Sintay Music Studios’ where he teaches lessons in voice, guitar, ukulele, and vocal percussion (beat-boxing). In his free time, Aaron-Michael enjoys making music videos for his YouTube channel and spending as much time outdoors as possible.
  Alex Eberle   A-Rab   Alex Eberle- With MCMT: Fredrick/Ensemble in Hunchback of Notre Dame, Ensemble in Addams Family, ensemble in Cinderella, Ensemble in Music Man (2006).  With other theaters: Puck/Philostrate in A Midsummer Night's Dream (RM), William Hayden/March Hare in Looking Glass, ensemble in Musical of Musicals: The Musical (CBC), First/second merchant and A Comedy of Errors (RM), ensemble/Jim Reston understudy in Frost/Nixon (Richland Players), Mr Krauler in Diary of Anne Frank (ACT). The Clown in Othello (RM)
Alex Eberle A-Rab Alex Eberle- With MCMT: Fredrick/Ensemble in Hunchback of Notre Dame, Ensemble in Addams Family, ensemble in Cinderella, Ensemble in Music Man (2006). With other theaters: Puck/Philostrate in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (RM), William Hayden/March Hare in Looking Glass, ensemble in Musical of Musicals: The Musical (CBC), First/second merchant and A Comedy of Errors (RM), ensemble/Jim Reston understudy in Frost/Nixon (Richland Players), Mr Krauler in Diary of Anne Frank (ACT). The Clown in Othello (RM)
  Kaleb Harshfield   Baby John   This is Kaleb's sixteenth show and he is super excited to have the opportunity to work with Mid Columbia Musical Theater again after his experience in their production of
Kaleb Harshfield Baby John This is Kaleb’s sixteenth show and he is super excited to have the opportunity to work with Mid Columbia Musical Theater again after his experience in their production of “Ragtime.” He looks forward to the intensive dancing in store and the beautiful and sculpted calf’s he will behold at the end of the production. 
  Kory Carterby   Diesel   Kory has been a part of the Tri-Cities Fine Arts community since he was very young. Over the past two years he has been in three high school productions, and one professional. Recently he played the Voice of Audrey II in Hanford High School's Little Shop of Horrors, and had so much fun. Later this summer and early into the fall, he will take part in another professional production, Dolly Parton's 9-5, at the Gesa Powerhouse Theater in Walla Walla. He hopes you enjoy tonight's performance!
Kory Carterby Diesel Kory has been a part of the Tri-Cities Fine Arts community since he was very young. Over the past two years he has been in three high school productions, and one professional. Recently he played the Voice of Audrey II in Hanford High School’s Little Shop of Horrors, and had so much fun. Later this summer and early into the fall, he will take part in another professional production, Dolly Parton’s 9-5, at the Gesa Powerhouse Theater in Walla Walla. He hopes you enjoy tonight’s performance!
  Joshua Lee Fox   Gee-Tar / Dance Captain   High School Theatre: Jimmy, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE  Community Theatre: Drew, ROCK OF AGES; Gabe, NEXT TO NORMAL; Male Swing/Ensemble, ROCKY HORROR SHOW; Neleus/Dance Captain/Ensemble, MARY POPPINS  Semi-Professional Theatre: Bernstein, DOGFIGHT; Mary Sunshine/Ensemble, CHICAGO; Featured Chorus, ANYTHING GOES  
Joshua Lee Fox Gee-Tar / Dance Captain High School Theatre: Jimmy, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Community Theatre: Drew, ROCK OF AGES; Gabe, NEXT TO NORMAL; Male Swing/Ensemble, ROCKY HORROR SHOW; Neleus/Dance Captain/Ensemble, MARY POPPINS Semi-Professional Theatre: Bernstein, DOGFIGHT; Mary Sunshine/Ensemble, CHICAGO; Featured Chorus, ANYTHING GOES  
  Syd Combs   Anybodys   MCMT Debut. Syd Combs recently graduated from Kennewick High School, where he performed with the Madhatters and Chamber choirs as well as the Colorguard. His first performances were his multiple re-enactments of the Lion King movie at 5-6 years old and multiple solos such as I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misrablés, and, with no surprise, I Just Can’t Wait to be King from The Lion King. Syd would like to thank all of his friends, mentors, and family members that gave him the encouragement and support that helped him get here today.
Syd Combs Anybodys MCMT Debut. Syd Combs recently graduated from Kennewick High School, where he performed with the Madhatters and Chamber choirs as well as the Colorguard. His first performances were his multiple re-enactments of the Lion King movie at 5-6 years old and multiple solos such as I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misrablés, and, with no surprise, I Just Can’t Wait to be King from The Lion King. Syd would like to thank all of his friends, mentors, and family members that gave him the encouragement and support that helped him get here today.
  Jorge Portugal   Chino   MCMT Debut. Jorge is part of Hanford's graduating class of 2018. He owns over fifty Stephen King novels. He recently wrote a short story that won first place at the Cavalcade of Authors event, which if you really wanted to read you could find at bit.ly/TCHVeil. After a two year mission for the LDS church, he plans on attending BYU-I in Rexburg, Idaho. He's been acting for over a decade- this has been his twenty-fifth production through several theatre companies, including ACT and Hanford. This is his first MCMT production.  
Jorge Portugal Chino MCMT Debut. Jorge is part of Hanford’s graduating class of 2018. He owns over fifty Stephen King novels. He recently wrote a short story that won first place at the Cavalcade of Authors event, which if you really wanted to read you could find at bit.ly/TCHVeil. After a two year mission for the LDS church, he plans on attending BYU-I in Rexburg, Idaho. He’s been acting for over a decade- this has been his twenty-fifth production through several theatre companies, including ACT and Hanford. This is his first MCMT production.  
  Pedro Torres   Pepe   MCMT Debut. Pedro Torres is the owner of a Fitness Movement Gym Academy called S.E.D. Fitness located in Downtown Pasco within the Tri-City Black Belt Academy. He is also Co-Founder of Renegade Rage Obstacle Course Challenge in Pasco's Rural Farm Lands.  His passions are Health u0026amp; Wellness by way of Mind, Body, and Spiritual Conditioning. He exercises physically with Strength Training, Endurance Training, and Flexibility. These are done to play his passions of Martial Arts, Dancing, Obstacle Course Training, and Travel.  Mind u0026amp; Spiritual Training is done by reading Books and Studying Philosophy and regular practice of Prayer, Meditation, and Reading. This will be his 1st play since doing Zuit Suit @ CBC in High School 2002.   
Pedro Torres Pepe MCMT Debut. Pedro Torres is the owner of a Fitness Movement Gym Academy called S.E.D. Fitness located in Downtown Pasco within the Tri-City Black Belt Academy. He is also Co-Founder of Renegade Rage Obstacle Course Challenge in Pasco’s Rural Farm Lands. His passions are Health u0026amp; Wellness by way of Mind, Body, and Spiritual Conditioning. He exercises physically with Strength Training, Endurance Training, and Flexibility. These are done to play his passions of Martial Arts, Dancing, Obstacle Course Training, and Travel. Mind u0026amp; Spiritual Training is done by reading Books and Studying Philosophy and regular practice of Prayer, Meditation, and Reading. This will be his 1st play since doing Zuit Suit @ CBC in High School 2002.  
  Damien Valencia   Indio   MCMT Debut. My name is Damien Anthony Valencia and I am 15 born on August 10th, 2002 in Pasco Washington and I go to Chiawana High School and I am in West Side Story. I have been in 1 show before this one called Clue. I aspire to become an actor in the future. I have wanted to become an actor since the first Nacho Libre came out.    The reason I am doing this show is to better myself as an actor. I have recently gotten a trip to the ART`s program in California for Voice Acting/Acting in December.    Since I have been in the show with all these AMAZING people I have been looking for ways to better myself through them, and I have, I made friends, I got smarter.   When I joined this program I was changed, I was doing what I loved doing, I just never knew I could do it. Now that I have that confidence to do it, I look forward to doing more shows in the future and I will continue to better myself.   
Damien Valencia Indio MCMT Debut. My name is Damien Anthony Valencia and I am 15 born on August 10th, 2002 in Pasco Washington and I go to Chiawana High School and I am in West Side Story. I have been in 1 show before this one called Clue. I aspire to become an actor in the future. I have wanted to become an actor since the first Nacho Libre came out.  The reason I am doing this show is to better myself as an actor. I have recently gotten a trip to the ART`s program in California for Voice Acting/Acting in December.  Since I have been in the show with all these AMAZING people I have been looking for ways to better myself through them, and I have, I made friends, I got smarter. When I joined this program I was changed, I was doing what I loved doing, I just never knew I could do it. Now that I have that confidence to do it, I look forward to doing more shows in the future and I will continue to better myself.   
  Noah Manzanares   Anxious   MCMT Debut.  This is Noah’s first MCMT production but 14th overall. He was recently in “Curtains” at Hanford High School and went on to preform at the 5th Avenue theater awards honoring high school musical theatre in Seattle. He’s excited for more shows and experiences to further pursue in the arts. 
Noah Manzanares Anxious MCMT Debut.  This is Noah’s first MCMT production but 14th overall. He was recently in “Curtains” at Hanford High School and went on to preform at the 5th Avenue theater awards honoring high school musical theatre in Seattle. He’s excited for more shows and experiences to further pursue in the arts. 
  Alex Lomas   Nibbles   MCMT Debut. 
Alex Lomas Nibbles MCMT Debut. 
  Nathan Riel   Juano   MCMT Debut.  Nate Riel has been acting in community theatre for 3 years. He previously performed with the Academy of Children's Theatre as various small roles in The Hobbit, A Christmas Carol, Holes, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, It's a Wonderful Life, and Nancy Drew: Girl Detective. Other than acting, Nate enjoys performing with many Kennewick High School music groups, including the Madhatters Choir, String Orchestra, Color Guard, and the Pep Band. When he's not on a stage, he enjoys spending time with his best friend Syd. He would like to thank all of his friends and family for their love and support in this journey.
Nathan Riel Juano MCMT Debut. Nate Riel has been acting in community theatre for 3 years. He previously performed with the Academy of Children’s Theatre as various small roles in The Hobbit, A Christmas Carol, Holes, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Nancy Drew: Girl Detective. Other than acting, Nate enjoys performing with many Kennewick High School music groups, including the Madhatters Choir, String Orchestra, Color Guard, and the Pep Band. When he’s not on a stage, he enjoys spending time with his best friend Syd. He would like to thank all of his friends and family for their love and support in this journey.
  Carmel Stephan   Rosalia   MCMT Debut.   Carmel Stephan goes to Hanford High School and will be a sophomore in the fall. She’d like to give a shout out to the wonderful director Megan Johnson and all of the cast and crew apart of this marvelous production. 
Carmel Stephan Rosalia MCMT Debut.   Carmel Stephan goes to Hanford High School and will be a sophomore in the fall. She’d like to give a shout out to the wonderful director Megan Johnson and all of the cast and crew apart of this marvelous production. 
  Ashton Silva   Consuela   MCMT Debut.   Ashton Silva will be moving to New York and attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy for studio theatre this fall. A few of her favorite shows she has been apart of include “Stand and Deliver”, “Almost, Maine”, and “The Count of Monte Cristo.” She would like to thank her mom for allowing her to participate in the arts as well as Carson for being an angel of a stage manager.
Ashton Silva Consuela MCMT Debut.   Ashton Silva will be moving to New York and attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy for studio theatre this fall. A few of her favorite shows she has been apart of include “Stand and Deliver”, “Almost, Maine”, and “The Count of Monte Cristo.” She would like to thank her mom for allowing her to participate in the arts as well as Carson for being an angel of a stage manager.
  Marieli Pedroza   Francisca   MCMT Debut.   With Pasco High: A Christmas Carol, Miss Nelson is Missing, 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, Almost Maine, The Bold The Young and The Murdered, Stand and Deliver, Songs in the Key in Love. 
Marieli Pedroza Francisca MCMT Debut.   With Pasco High: A Christmas Carol, Miss Nelson is Missing, 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, Almost Maine, The Bold The Young and The Murdered, Stand and Deliver, Songs in the Key in Love. 
  Olivia Elizondo   Margarita / Maria's Mother / Soloist   MCMT Debut.   I am so happy and honored to be apart of a wonderful cast and crew! We've worked so hard to give you the best experience of watching an award winning musical. Music has always been in my life for as long as I can remember. My dad would sit down with his guitar and play beautiful Spanish songs. In any family event we have a guitar is at the ready because when my uncle's and dad get together we sing Mariachi songs so my grandmother can sing along with us.  I've done Musical theater all through out my high school career and it feels refreshing to come back and be apart of something that not only changed America but also can open our eyes into how the world was in the 1950's. I hope you enjoy the show!
Olivia Elizondo Margarita / Maria’s Mother / Soloist MCMT Debut.   I am so happy and honored to be apart of a wonderful cast and crew! We’ve worked so hard to give you the best experience of watching an award winning musical. Music has always been in my life for as long as I can remember. My dad would sit down with his guitar and play beautiful Spanish songs. In any family event we have a guitar is at the ready because when my uncle’s and dad get together we sing Mariachi songs so my grandmother can sing along with us.  I’ve done Musical theater all through out my high school career and it feels refreshing to come back and be apart of something that not only changed America but also can open our eyes into how the world was in the 1950’s. I hope you enjoy the show!
  Hannah Merwin   Velma   MCMT Debut.   Hannah is a senior at Hanford High School. This is her first MCMT production. Through Hanford High School she has been Ensemble in Curtains, Mary Warren in The Crucible, Ensign Nurse in South Pacific, Bird Girl in Seussical the Musical, Bridget in Mirror Images Senior Directed One Act, Stage Manager in our Town, Chorus in Little Mermaid, Voice #2 in Reality + Senior Directed One Act, Mission Band Captain in Gaslight Girl. Through Academy of Children’s Theatre she has been Chorus in Annie, Guard 1 in Aladdin Jr., Sheila in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Imogene in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Chorus in The Miracle Worker, Lottie in A Little Princess, Jane in Tom Sawyer.
Hannah Merwin Velma MCMT Debut.   Hannah is a senior at Hanford High School. This is her first MCMT production. Through Hanford High School she has been Ensemble in Curtains, Mary Warren in The Crucible, Ensign Nurse in South Pacific, Bird Girl in Seussical the Musical, Bridget in Mirror Images Senior Directed One Act, Stage Manager in our Town, Chorus in Little Mermaid, Voice #2 in Reality + Senior Directed One Act, Mission Band Captain in Gaslight Girl. Through Academy of Children’s Theatre she has been Chorus in Annie, Guard 1 in Aladdin Jr., Sheila in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Imogene in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Chorus in The Miracle Worker, Lottie in A Little Princess, Jane in Tom Sawyer.
  Brielle Szendre   Graziella / Soloist   Brielle is so so excited to be apart of the cast of West Side Story!!! She loves being in shows and has done three other shows, The Sound of Music (MCMT), Fiddler on the Roof (CBC), and Beauty and the Beast (ACT). Brielle adores acting and singing and hopes to be in more shows in the future! Brielle also enjoys playing tennis with her best friend, playing the piano, reading books, and hanging out with family and friends. Enjoy the show!!! 
Brielle Szendre Graziella / Soloist Brielle is so so excited to be apart of the cast of West Side Story!!! She loves being in shows and has done three other shows, The Sound of Music (MCMT), Fiddler on the Roof (CBC), and Beauty and the Beast (ACT). Brielle adores acting and singing and hopes to be in more shows in the future! Brielle also enjoys playing tennis with her best friend, playing the piano, reading books, and hanging out with family and friends. Enjoy the show!!! 
  Carson Roach   Minnie / Stage Manager   MCMT Debut.  This is Carson’s MCMT debut as both an actress and stage manager. She had been involved in theatre for seven years prior to graduating and has continued to volunteer in the PHS theatre department since then. A few of her favorite shows she has been involved in include “In the Heights” (PHS, 2013) and “West Side Story” (PHS, 2014.) She would like to thank Heather Johnson for giving her the opportunity to be involved in this show and for constantly pushing her to grow in both her professional and personal life.   
Carson Roach Minnie / Stage Manager MCMT Debut.  This is Carson’s MCMT debut as both an actress and stage manager. She had been involved in theatre for seven years prior to graduating and has continued to volunteer in the PHS theatre department since then. A few of her favorite shows she has been involved in include “In the Heights” (PHS, 2013) and “West Side Story” (PHS, 2014.) She would like to thank Heather Johnson for giving her the opportunity to be involved in this show and for constantly pushing her to grow in both her professional and personal life.   
  Anna Ward   Clarice   MCMT Debut.  Anna Ward is a Freshman at Hanford High School. She started musical theater in 6th grade in a small drama club group where she partook in Snow White Jr. She moved on to plays such as Beauty and the Beast Jr. and Peter Pan Jr. at Christ the King. In 7th grade, she started dancing at The Dance Class where she is currently a Competitive Dancer. She enjoys singing, gymnastics and tennis. She hopes to continue acting in future Hanford and MCMT shows. Anna would like to thank her Family; her Mom, Dad, Sister, and Grandparents. She would also like to thank all of the West Side Story Cast and Crew.
Anna Ward Clarice MCMT Debut.  Anna Ward is a Freshman at Hanford High School. She started musical theater in 6th grade in a small drama club group where she partook in Snow White Jr. She moved on to plays such as Beauty and the Beast Jr. and Peter Pan Jr. at Christ the King. In 7th grade, she started dancing at The Dance Class where she is currently a Competitive Dancer. She enjoys singing, gymnastics and tennis. She hopes to continue acting in future Hanford and MCMT shows. Anna would like to thank her Family; her Mom, Dad, Sister, and Grandparents. She would also like to thank all of the West Side Story Cast and Crew.
  Sarah Davis   Margaret / Dance Captain   MCMT Debut.  This is Sarah’s first production with MCMT. Previous shows include Jungle Book (Pasco HS), and Grease (CHS/PHS). Sarah is an instructor, and choreographer with Columbians Drum u0026amp; Bugle Corps. She has been a part of several different Color Guard groups throughout the region, and is currently instructing at Kennewick High School. She is thrilled to be a part of a team of people so dedicated to the art of storytelling. 
Sarah Davis Margaret / Dance Captain MCMT Debut.  This is Sarah’s first production with MCMT. Previous shows include Jungle Book (Pasco HS), and Grease (CHS/PHS). Sarah is an instructor, and choreographer with Columbians Drum u0026amp; Bugle Corps. She has been a part of several different Color Guard groups throughout the region, and is currently instructing at Kennewick High School. She is thrilled to be a part of a team of people so dedicated to the art of storytelling. 
  Gracie Eissens   Pauline   MCMT Debut.  Gracie Eissens is a student at Hanford high School that has been participating in the performing arts since Freshman year. The most recent musical she's been a part of was  South Pacific . She also was recently in the play  The Odyssey where she pla ed the character of Athena at the state thespian festival in Bellingham at Western Washington University. She loves every aspect of acting and hopes to continue to expand her theater experience beyond the high school level. She would like to thank her Mother and her Aunt Bonnie for inspiring her to chase her dreams in theater and develop into a better and more confident actress.
Gracie Eissens Pauline MCMT Debut.  Gracie Eissens is a student at Hanford high School that has been participating in the performing arts since Freshman year. The most recent musical she’s been a part of was South Pacific . She also was recently in the play The Odyssey where she pla ed the character of Athena at the state thespian festival in Bellingham at Western Washington University. She loves every aspect of acting and hopes to continue to expand her theater experience beyond the high school level. She would like to thank her Mother and her Aunt Bonnie for inspiring her to chase her dreams in theater and develop into a better and more confident actress.
  Gary Cook   Doc   MCMT Debut.  Gary is honored to be cast in this production and excited to do his first show with this talented and hardworking cast for MCMT. He has been seen in several Richland Players productions, including To Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men, Once Upon a Mattress, Frost/Nixon, Calendar Girls and Happy Birthday Wanda June. His day job is as an RN for Tri Cities Home Health and Kadlec Intensive Care. He would like to thank his loving wife Patty for her undying support. Dedicated to the memory of his father, Robert. Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!  
Gary Cook Doc MCMT Debut.  Gary is honored to be cast in this production and excited to do his first show with this talented and hardworking cast for MCMT. He has been seen in several Richland Players productions, including To Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men, Once Upon a Mattress, Frost/Nixon, Calendar Girls and Happy Birthday Wanda June. His day job is as an RN for Tri Cities Home Health and Kadlec Intensive Care. He would like to thank his loving wife Patty for her undying support. Dedicated to the memory of his father, Robert. Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!  
  James Callaghan   Schrank   MCMT Debut.  James is thrilled to be working on his first MCMT show. You might have seen him on stage either at the Richland Players in shows Dial M For Murder or the Games Afoot. Or at CBC in Fat Pig or The Tempest. Most recently he work with The Rude Machanicals in Machbeth and The Merry Wives of Windsor. It’s been great working on this production and he hopes you enjoy the show.      
James Callaghan Schrank MCMT Debut.  James is thrilled to be working on his first MCMT show. You might have seen him on stage either at the Richland Players in shows Dial M For Murder or the Games Afoot. Or at CBC in Fat Pig or The Tempest. Most recently he work with The Rude Machanicals in Machbeth and The Merry Wives of Windsor. It’s been great working on this production and he hopes you enjoy the show.     
  Joe Francik   Krupke   MCMT credits include Fr. Dupin /Ensemble in Hunchback of Notre Dame, Salesman/Villager in Music Man, Grandfather/Ensemble in Ragtime. Joe also appeared in CBC Summer Theatre as Bottle Dancer/Villager in Fiddler on the Roof.  Joe sings bass with the Mid Columbia Master Singers and serves on its Board of Directors.   
Joe Francik Krupke MCMT credits include Fr. Dupin /Ensemble in Hunchback of Notre Dame, Salesman/Villager in Music Man, Grandfather/Ensemble in Ragtime. Joe also appeared in CBC Summer Theatre as Bottle Dancer/Villager in Fiddler on the Roof. Joe sings bass with the Mid Columbia Master Singers and serves on its Board of Directors.  
  Joe Kimmel   Gladhand   MCMT Debut.  This is Joe Kimmel's debut with Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre and first musical in thirteen years. His other credits include, with The Richland Players, 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest', 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June', 'Frost/Nixon', 'Dial M For Murder', and 'Room Service' among others and 'The Comedy of Errors' with The Rude Mechanicals. With six credits to his name Joe's other great theatre love is designing sound for shows, including 'The Woman in Black', 'Our Lady of the Tortilla', and 'Room Service'. He thanks his family for their support
Joe Kimmel Gladhand MCMT Debut.  This is Joe Kimmel’s debut with Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre and first musical in thirteen years. His other credits include, with The Richland Players, ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’, ‘Happy Birthday, Wanda June’, ‘Frost/Nixon’, ‘Dial M For Murder’, and ‘Room Service’ among others and ‘The Comedy of Errors’ with The Rude Mechanicals. With six credits to his name Joe’s other great theatre love is designing sound for shows, including ‘The Woman in Black’, ‘Our Lady of the Tortilla’, and ‘Room Service’. He thanks his family for their support
  Jesse Bravo   Maria's Father   MCMT Debut.  This is Jesse's first MCMT production. For that matter, this is Jesse's first ever production of any kind unless you count when he played Professor McMertrue in the 1979 production of The Case of the Missing Parts of Speech at Robert Healy Elementary School in Chicago. Jesse has been singing choirs for decades and is very happy and appreciative to be a part his favorite play/movie of all time. He is now an actual professor of Management at the WSU Tri -Cities campus. Jesse earned his PhD in Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He conducts research on career topics, mentoring relationships, fairness perceptions in the workplace and organizational change. His work has been published in academic journals such as the Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, The Journal of Career Assessment, and Career Development International.
Jesse Bravo Maria’s Father MCMT Debut.  This is Jesse’s first MCMT production. For that matter, this is Jesse’s first ever production of any kind unless you count when he played Professor McMertrue in the 1979 production of The Case of the Missing Parts of Speech at Robert Healy Elementary School in Chicago. Jesse has been singing choirs for decades and is very happy and appreciative to be a part his favorite play/movie of all time. He is now an actual professor of Management at the WSU Tri -Cities campus. Jesse earned his PhD in Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He conducts research on career topics, mentoring relationships, fairness perceptions in the workplace and organizational change. His work has been published in academic journals such as the Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, The Journal of Career Assessment, and Career Development International.

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