Saturday, June 17, 2017

Meet the Cast of The Lost Pages of Snow White

The Lost Pages of Snow White and the Quest for the Dark Scrolls
August 18-20, 2017 at Tulsa Little Theatre
Presented by Encore! Tulsa
Sponsored by Tulsa Little Theatre and Law Office of Bryce A. Hill

Eventbrite - The Wizard of Oz: Friday, 9/30 at 7:30pm


MEET THE CAST:


JOSHUA BRANSON BARKER as PHANTOM
Joshua is the writer, co-director, and co-designer of The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty and the Founding Artistic Director of Encore! Tulsa. In addition to performing in over 80 stage productions, Joshua has worked on feature films, including August: Osage County and Te Ata, and the short film, Dragula (directed by Adam Shankman and starring Rob Riggle and Missi Pyle), as well as the CBS TV series, Baby Daddy. His favorite Encore! credits include: A Christmas Story (Old Man), The Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion), Jungle Book (Baloo), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Willy Wonka).


SYDNEY BUSH as MISCHIEF (EVIL QUEEN)
Sydney is 14 years old and a ninth grader at Bixby Middle School. She loves to act, and is a Senior Artist in Encore! Tulsa's Pre-Professional Youth Acting Program.  This is her eighth show with Encore!, having performed in The Lost Pages of Cinderella (Mischief), The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty (Mischief), A Christmas Story (Esther Jane), A Charlie Brown Christmas (Lucy), Wizard of Oz (Ozian), Winnie the Pooh (Piglet), and Peter Pan (Curly).


ANABEL WHITE as FRANCIS (SNOW WHITE)
Anabel's passions include singing, dance, reading, and school. She has attended several Encore! classes and camps, and she has performed in nine Encore! productions. Anabel would like to thank Mindy and Josh for the mentorship, guidance and trust that they have given her the last two years. Encore! credits: The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty (Briar Rose), The Lost Pages of Cinderella (Francis), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), A Charlie Brown Christmas (Frieda), and James and the Giant Peach (Centipede). Anabel is represented by BK Talent Agency.

MINDY BARKER as NEFARIA WRATHORN
Mindy is the co-director and co-designer of The Lost Pages of Snow White and the Founding Managing Director of Encore! Tulsa. In addition to performing in over 60 stage productions in Tulsa and Los Angeles, she has appeared in the feature film, Jersey Boys (directed by Clint Eastwood), as well as many television shows, including Mad Men, Pretty Little Liars, Parks and Recreation, Criminal Minds, NCIS, and Scandal. Her favorite Encore! credits include Steel Magnolias (Shelby), It's a Wonderful Life (Mary Bailey), A Christmas Story (Mother), and Peter Pan (Peter Pan).

JACK MARICLE as PRINCE SARAH CHARMING
Jack is thrilled to work on another Encore! show, having performed in The Lost Pages of Cinderella (Prince Sarah Charming), A Christmas Story (Ralphie), Winnie the Pooh (Pooh), and A Charlie Brown Christmas (Charlie Brown). Jack has also served as a CIT for Encore's summer camps in addition to attending multiple Encore! classes and camps.

JARED BARKER as MAYHEM
Jared is excited to perform with Encore! again, having played such roles as Mayhem in The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty and The Lost Pages of Cinderella, Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, Adult Ralph in A Christmas Story, and Schroeder in A Charlie Brown Christmas.


TAYLOR TERRELL as PUSS IN BOOTS
Taylor is a Senior Artist in Encore! Tulsa's Pre-Professional Youth Acting Program and has loved working with Encore! for the past seven years. She has appeared in over 25 Encore! productions, including The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty (Puss in Boots), Peter Pan (Peter Pan), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), The Jungle Book (Tabaqui), and A Charlie Brown Christmas (Lucy).



RON TERRELL as FAIRY GODFATHER
Ron is an Emmy Award-winning morning news anchor for FOX23 News and has loved sharing the Encore! stage with his daughter, Taylor, for the past six years. In addition to playing the Fairy Godfather in nine Lost Pages productions, he has played Charlie Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas, Mr. Potter in It's a Wonderful Life, and Santa Claus in A Christmas Story.

KATIE THOMAS as FAIRY GODMOTHER
Katie is a teacher and coach at Bishop Kelley High School, and is thrilled to perform in her seventh Encore! show, having played Fairy Godmother in The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty and The Lost Pages of Cinderella, Lucy in A Charlie Brown Christmas, Glinda in The Wizard of Oz, and Bagheera in The Jungle Book.

CHRISTOPHER CLARK as RUMPELSTILTSKIN, HUMPTY DUMPTY
Christopher Clark has appeared in several Encore! shows, including The Wizard of Oz (Wizard), The Lost Pages of Oz (Wizard), It's a Wonderful Life (Clarence), and The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty (Wizard of Oz). Welcome back, Christopher!

MATTHEW BROWN as ALVIN (GRUMPY) THE DWARF
Matthew is thrilled to perform in another Encore! show, having played Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, Prince William Charming in The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty, Shere Khan in The Jungle Book, Harry Bailey and other roles in It's a Wonderful Life, and Caesar in The Lost Pages of Oz.


RYAN GODFREY as LLOYD (DOPEY) THE DWARF
Ryan is currently preparing to make his Encore! debut as Gertrude the Stepsister in The Lost Pages of Cinderella. Ryan will be a senior at Bishop Kelley High School this fall and has participated in numerous Bishop Kelley musical productions such as Singin' In The Rain, Fiddler on the Roof, Beauty and the Beast, and The Wizard of Oz. Ryan would like to thank his friends and family for their support.

ZACHARIAH KING as ARTHUR (DOC) THE DWARF
You may recognize Zachariah from such Encore! productions as The Wizard of Oz (Tin Man), Winnie the Pooh (Eeyore), The Jungle Book (Akela), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Grandpa George)He is currently rehearsing for The Lost Pages of Cinderella as King Charming!

REBEKAH BILES as CLYDE (SLEEPY) THE DWARF
Rebekah Biles is thrilled to make her Encore! debut. She is excited to play a dwarf alongside her fiancé Zachariah! She would like to thank God for giving her every good thing in her life, including wonderful opportunities in the world of theatre!


STEPHEN DAVIS as HERMAN (SNEEZY) THE DWARF
Stephen is a devoted follower of Christ and tries to shine his Lord’s light in all areas of his life. The only things he loves more than acting are God, family, and friends. His passion for acting started at the beginning of 2017 when he joined his sister, Andrea, in acting classes at Encore! in order to receive an English credit. He began with no interest in continuing past the required time for the school credit, but after experiencing his first few classes he was hooked. His former pastimes faded into the background and his only other hobby, Martial Arts, was given up in order to spend more time at the theater. Encore! credits: The Lost Pages of Cinderella (Footman), The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty (Shadow Troll), Box (Various Roles).

JONATHAN DAVIS as NELSON (BASHFUL) THE DWARF
Jonathan is a homeschooled student entering his senior year in high school next semester. He is preparing to make his Encore! debut as The Expert and Footman in The Lost Pages of Cinderella. He is thankful for the chance to act alongside his sister, Andrea Davis, who has been his inspiration to pursue acting. Jonathan’s greatest passions include serving at his church and instructing at Martial Arts Academy Training Center.

KEITH DAVIS as FREDDIE (HAPPY) THE DWARF
Keith Davis is a blessed man. His life is filled with love. He loves his Lord. He loves his wife. He loves his multiple children and grandchildren. All of whom love him back. Though he makes his living as a program manager at NORDAM, he much prefers time spent with his family. His children first inspired his interest in martial arts, where he achieved his 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. These same children have now roped him into a different art…the art of being a dwarf. Can you earn a 3rd degree black belt in the art of Dwarf-kwondo?
LISA MAHONEY as GLISSANDRA
In her day-to-day life, Lisa is a homeschooling mom and a wife. However, she was bitten by the acting bug in 2016 and is very excited to be performing in her seventh production with Encore! Tulsa. Thus far, she has played roles ranging from a grandma to a kangaroo, but her favorite role has been as Miss Shields in Encore's production of A Christmas Story. She is very grateful for the support of Troy, Reilly and Declan as she pursues this hobby!

ABBIGAIL HOWELL as KITTY LEPAWS
Abbigail is a Junior Artist in Encore! Tulsa's Pre-Professional Youth Acting Program. She is thrilled to perform in her sixth Encore! mainstage production, having appeared in James and the Giant Peach (James), The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty (Fauna), The Wizard of Oz (Winged Monkey), and The Jungle Book (Monkey) in addition to Box (various roles). She is currently in rehearsals to play Kitty LePaws in The Lost Pages of Cinderella.

TRACI RAINWATER as TOOTH FAIRY
This is Traci's ninth production acting with Encore!, having played Marcie in A Charlie Brown Christmas, Dew Drop the Fairy in The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty and The Lost Pages of Wonderland, and Francis in The Lost Pages of Cinderella and The Lost Pages of Snow White. She's also enjoyed working as a light technician for four Encore! productions, and acting in other local theatre productions.

ANA NUNEZ as FLORA
Ana is thrilled to make her Encore! debut as Flora. She is an upcoming senior from Sapulpa High School. She has been part of several performances for the school's theatre department, such as Addams Family The Musical, The Yellow Boat, Like If, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. She enjoys acting, singing, and being a local fashion icon. She is also beyond excited to be part of such an amazing, and exciting show as this.

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KAYCE MCWHORTER as FAUNA
We're excited for Kayce to make her Encore! debut. We'll tell you more about Kayce soon!

EMMA CALDWELL as MERRIWEATHER
Emma is a 14-year-old from Sand Springs and is a student at Clyde Boyd Middle School. She has attended three Encore! classes and is currently preparing to make her Encore! debut as Paparazzi in The Lost Pages of Cinderella. Emma loves to act and sing and is currently a member of the Tulsa Children's Chorus.

ALANA HARRIS as LAUREL THE HANDMAIDEN
Alana is a homeschooled sophomore who is very excited to be making her Encore! debut. She can typically be found stressing, hanging out with friends, or doing theatre! Her most recent credits include Rumors at Clark Youth Theatre (Chris Gorman) and Little Women at Tapes Fine Arts (Amy March). She would like to thank her parents, Bekah Nunn, and her church group for all their constant love and support. To God be the glory!

CATE HACKLER as FERN THE HANDMAIDEN

Cate is excited to be back on stage with Encore!, having previously been Encore!’s productions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Cate is 12 years old and going into seventh grade at Thoreau Demonstration School. She loves acting, singing and spending time with friends and family. She looks forward to many more shows with Encore!

CAROLINE WHITE as RED RIDING HOOD
Caroline is a Junior Artist in Encore! Tulsa's Pre-Professional Youth Acting Program and has performed in such Encore! shows as A Charlie Brown Christmas (Violet), The Lost Pages of Snow White (Dopey), and Box (Various Roles).  She is currently in rehearsals to play Cinderella in The Lost Pages of Cinderella later this month!

KATE MARICLE as ALICE
Kate has appeared in such Encore! productions as Charlie Brown Christmas (Peppermint Patty), Winnie the Pooh (Bunny), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Candy Customer). Welcome back, Kate!

BEKA TRENARY as MISFIT THE SHADOW TROLL
Rebekah Trenary is delighted to be cast in her ninth Encore! Tulsa production. Her favorite play was Wizard of Oz and her favorite role was Snoopy in Charlie Brown Christmas. Beka will be a seventh grader at Bixby Middle School. In addition to performing, she enjoys soccer, reading, and playing with her family and friends.

APRIL TRENARY as DEW DROP
April Trenary is appearing in her fourth Encore! show after playing Frieda in the adult cast of A Charlie Brown Christmas, Queen Charming in Lost Pages of Cinderella, and Dew Drop the Fairy in The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty.

ERIKA HALL as LILY BELL
Erika Hall is originally from RI and has a BA in Theatre From American University in Washington D.C. She is a stay-at-home mom to her three kids, Bianca, Cameron, and Micah. She is excited to be a part of this magical show and knows this wouldn't be possible without the support of her husband, Bobby. Previous Encore! credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mrs. Gloop), Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty (Glissandra), and the adult cast of A Charlie Brown Christmas (Violet).

TATUM STILES as GRETEL
Tatum is 10 years old and attends Broken Arrow Schools. She loves being on stage whether it’s acting, dancing, tumbling, or singing. She participates in competitive dance and musical theatre troupe; however, acting is her greatest passion. Tatum is currently preparing to make her Encore! debut as Goldilocks in The Lost Pages of Cinderella. Tatum has also enjoyed participating in Encore’s Improv Sketch Comedy Boot Camp and Advanced Acting Camp.

REAGAN ROZZI as GOLDILOCKS
This is Reagan's second role in a professional production. She recently played Little Red Riding Hood in The Lost Pages of Cinderella. She has attended three Encore! camps and two classes. She would like to thank everyone at Encore! for treating her like family.

CALLEIGH TUCKER as BO PEEP*
Calleigh is a third grader who loves learning about science and math. She is also a member of a competitive dance company and loves to sing, dance and act. Calleigh is excited to be back on stage with Encore! again. *This role is double cast. Calleigh will perform on Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2:00pm, and Sunday at 2:00pm.

JENNA RIEM as BO PEEP*
Jenna is excited to make her Encore! debut as Bo Peep. She has taken camps with Encore! this summer and is excited to be in her first show. In addition to theater, Jenna currently takes acro gymnastics at Soul II Sole and is part of their competition team. Jenna also loves to swim and is part of the swim team at Lifetime. When not acting or swimming Jenna can be found playing with all her animals at home or riding her 4-wheeler. Jenna is thankful of her family, appreciative of Mindy and Josh for this opportunity, and the other cast members for taking her under their wings.
*This role is double cast. Jenna will perform on Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ISABELLA DOERING as MISS MUFFET
Isabella is 10 years old and will be going into Upper Elementary at Christian Montessori Academy this fall. In addition to acting, Isabella loves reading, singing and spending time with her friends. She is excited to perform in her sixth Encore! Production. Encore! credits: The Wizard of Oz (Munchkin), The Lost Pages of Cinderella (Bo Peep), The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty (Burr the Pig), Charlie Brown Christmas (Ensemble), and A Christmas Story (Ensemble). Isabella would like to thank Mindy and Josh for the opportunities they have offered her and for helping her improve her acting skills.

DAVIS WHITE as JACK
We're so excited for Davis to make his Encore! stage debut. Davis has participated in several Encore! camps and is excited to perform alongside his sister, Anabel. We look forward to telling you more about Davis soon!

LEXI MCMINN as JILL
Lexi has loved attending Encore! classes and camps over the last three years. Some of her favorite credits include Roo in Winnie the Pooh, Marcie in A Charlie Brown Christmas, Winged Monkey in Wizard of Oz, and Miss Ladybug in James and the Giant Peach.

TOM POWERS as MERLIN
Tom is a husband, father, grandfather, dog lover, teacher, reader, 5k walker, and loves being part of the Encore! family. This is Tom's ninth show with Encore! and the sixth show with students and moms from his schools! Encore! credits: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Grandpa Joe), The Lost Pages of Sleeping Beauty (Merlin), A Charlie Brown Christmas (Pig Pen, adult cast), The Wizard of Oz (Uncle Henry, Winkie), A Christmas Story (Tree Salesman, Bandit), Lost Pages of Cinderella (Paparazzi).

JOEL PENCE as CASTLE GUARD
Joel is excited to make his acting debut with Encore! He would like to thank his beautiful wife, Kathleen, for supporting him by watching their three ornery children while his acting career blossoms.
EMILI WATTS as PIXIE
Emili Watts is six years old and a first grader at Carnegie Elementary. She loves art and gymnastics in addition to attending Encore’s Acting Classes. This is her seventh production with Encore! Tulsa. She is excited to work with the cast and crew of The Lost Pages of Snow White!

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - ABI TRENARY
Abi has seen many Encore! performances, taken several classes, and is part of the Encore! Youth Improv Troupe. She is currently preparing to make her Encore! stage debut as the News Reporter in The Lost Pages of Cinderella. She will be a freshman at Bixby High school. Most of Abi’s time is spent with soccer and school, so she is grateful to Mindy Barker for this special opportunity this summer.