BEN FORT (Director) is thrilled to make his Theatre Arlington debut! Ben is a graduate of Second City Chicago and has written and directed many sketch revues, plays and fictional podcasts in Fort Worth and Chicago.   Favorites include co-writing The Lockout: A Musical, a basketball comedy included in Theatre On The Lake’s 2014 season, and developing Funny   Beliefs, a religion-themed sketch show for the 2018 TCU Crossroads Lecture on Faith and Public Life. Ben has taught comedy writing for Four Day Weekend and Amphibian Stage, and he’s really glad you’re here.

TYLER THOMPSON (Assistant Director) is a graduate of The University of Oklahoma where she received a BFA in drama. She had the amazing      opportunity of spending her final semester of college in Chicago after being accepted into The Second City’s Comedy Studies program. She is a        graduate of The Second City of Chicago’s Conservatory Program as well as The iO Theater Improv Program where she performed with the Harold Team Interrobang. Tyler has studied clowning under Paola Coletto, performed at Chicago Sketchfest, Donny’s Skybox at The Second City, The Women’s Funny Festival, The Del Close Marathon and is a graduate of Four Day Weekend in DFW. Tyler loves being a teaching artist at Theatre Arlington and encourages everyone to support the arts and arts education.

FRED Daisy was born in Dallas, Texas on a snowy day in February. She  survived the cold and now lives with her best friend, her dog, and her cat. She dreams of one day making shoes and baking cookies in a tree. She would like to thank Shannan Calcutt, Stinky and Bunny, and Ben and Tyler for bearing witness to her musical performances. FRED would also like to thank you for continuing to exist in this reality. YOU MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. Thank you for being a part of it!

MATTIE LILLIAN DAVIS is thrilled to part of The Comedy Club at Theatre Arlington. Mattie is not a stranger to performing and has been seen in   musicals across the DFW area. Some favorite theatre credits include      Holiday Inn (Lila Dixon), No Way to Treat a Lady (Sarah Stone) and Beehive (Principle soloist). Mattie was also set to play Lola in Damn Yankees at  Theatre Arlington prior to the Covid shutdown. In addition to performing, Mattie also choreographs and is pursuing a M.Ed in both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Mattie holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from TCU. Be on the lookout for her   single “Wonderboy” available on streaming services March 25, and you can catch her next as a nun in Sister Act at Theatre Arlington. “Humor is just truth, only faster!” -Gilda Radner

REILLY JONES is making his debut at Theatre Arlington performing comedy. He is in his 3rd year studying Theatre Arts at the University of Texas at  Arlington. He wants everyone to know that life is better with a laugh, and he can’t wait to laugh with y’all!

PETER LUBY has written and performed sketch comedy, songs, and stories for venues including Four Day Weekend, Oral Fixation and TCU. Fifteen years ago, he used to pull all-nighters to finish his community radio show “One Man Band” on WVEW in Brattleboro, VT, and he still requires a  deadline to ever finish anything. Peter grew up in Arlington and lives there again with his wife and kids.

WHITNEY MOATS is making her Theatre Arlington debut. She has previously been a member of several improv house teams at Four Day Weekend in Fort Worth, and has performed with the comedy team L. Society.    Whitney’s stage work includes the role of Napoleon Bonaparte in her 4th grade musical, as well as Candy Cane Jane in her 5th grade Christmas    pageant. She was educated at Four Day Weekend’s Training Center.

JOSHUA NERIO will be making his second appearance on the Theatre    Arlington stage. He is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in    Theatre Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington, and would like to thank his friends and family for their everlasting support.

ODYSSUS PATTERSON Age: 20 Height: 69” Likes: Making art, video games, and long walks on the beach. Dislikes: The State of Maine.

LUCY PERRY is proud to be making her Theatre Arlington debut with the Comedy Club!  Forever Arlington proud, she is a graduate of Arlington High School and UT Arlington. She lives in Dallas with her husband Matt and son Sam – but refuses to give up her 817 phone number. She has studied improv, sketch comedy and stand up with The Dallas Comedy House, The Stomping Ground, The Dallas Comedy Club and with Dean Lewis. As a graduate of the Dallas Comedy House improv program, she performed in their house improv team, Grandma’s Perfume before the club’s closure in 2020. Currently she can be seen performing stand-up throughout Dallas and improv at The Dallas Comedy Club in their club team, 3rd Degree.

HANNAH SLIGAR is thrilled to be returning to performance after a long hiatus studying  engineering at UTA and becoming a Project Manager for Nokia. After years of making jokes in meetings, she realized the part of herself that belongs on stage needed to be set free. She grew up            performing at Theatre Arlington in Annie Get Your Gun and Bridge to     Terabithia, and in Lamar HS productions as Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,  Godspell and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Hannah thanks her mom, brother, friends, yoga moms, sorority sisters, and hopes to make her dad laugh in heaven.

LIZ THRESHER secured a BSW at UNT and unrelatedly took her talents from in front of the bathroom mirror to a real stage. Since then, she sang the national anthem at Wrigley Field, appeared in incalculable live productions (Young Frankenstein, Footloose, Welcome to Arroyo’s, The Vagina Monologues, Bushwhacked at Bronco Bob’s, et al.), created a mini comedy web series and released an album titled A Different Hue, which is available where all streams flow. Liz appreciates the support and inspiration she has received from her family and friends and hopes to pay it forward continually.

DAVID WENDELL BOYKINS (Wining Boy) has been an actor since 1997. He has performed Off-Broadway, on tour, in film and television. He is excited to be here with you and to work with such a talented ensemble. Thank you!           

SEKOU CALHOUN (Avery) began his acting career in his home town of New York City as a spoken word poet. After relocating to Dallas a coworker asked him to audition for a church play and the rest is history. Three years later he has appeared in Greg Ellis’ Juneteenth and Watch Night, and T.B.A.A.L. A Soldier’s Story (Private Smalls). Film/TV  credits include: Vindication and Washington’s Armor. Sekou is an Honors graduate from Liberty University and his currently pursuing a M.A. in I/O Psychology. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Army.

KEVIN DAVIS JR. (Lymon) is very excited to be in his second show at Theatre Arlington. He was most recently seen as an ensemble member in Sister Act, a featured dancer in Kings Concert, Sam in Southern Boys, Richie in A Chorus Line, Nathan in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Pepper in Mamma Mia and Off-Broadway as Dasher in 911 Knome. Other Credits include Ray in Bubbling Brown Sugar, Fox in The Gifted and in ESPN’s Carter 30 for 30. Kevin knows with God all things are possible! For updates go to www.KevinDavisJr.com

SEAN MASSEY (Boy Willie) would like to thank Theatre Arlington for allowing him to share the stage with the wonderful cast under the brilliant direction of Natalie King.

ALYSSA MELTON (Maretha) Alyssa Melton is a 7th-grade student at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts. She is both thrilled and honored to be making her Theatre Arlington debut in The Piano Lesson. In the past, she has enjoyed performing with Dallas Theater Center, Casa Mañana, Plaza Jr., Texas Music Theatre Company, Grand Prairie Arts Council, Upright Theatre Company and Artisan Children’s Theatre. She would love to thank her family, friends and mentor for supporting her in her passion for theater.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

SHAUNDRA NORWOOD (Bernice) is excited to be blessed with the grand opportunity to work with a group of talented, fun and awesome humans! This is Shaundra’s second show with Theatre Arlington! August Wilson is her favorite playwright, his words are ever relevant. Her experience is extensive but that does not diminish her humility and gratitude. She thanks Calvin for encouraging her and her family for their support. “Without God I am nothing!” – Thank you.

JAYDEN RUSSELL (Grace) is so excited to be back on the Theatre Arlington stage after taking DFW audiences to Heaven in Sister Act! Favorite experiences include St. Jimmy in American Idiot, Holly/Delores in Prime Time For Murder!, Clea in Black Comedy, Claire in Six Flags Over Texas’ 2017 & 2018 production of Arania’s Nightmare as well as the Bride of Frankenstein in the 2021 Fright Fest show, Love at First Fright, Simon in Jesus Christ Superstar and Colombia in The Rocky Horror Show.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

JERROLD TRICE (Doaker) comes to us as a native of Rock Island, Illinois, where he was born and raised. He’s accomplished a great deal in the realm of theater, yet he is still motivated by ambition and a desire to learn and improve as an artist. He is currently writing plays and developing a theatre company that tours children’s shows. The Piano Lesson is his first production here at Theatre Arlington and it is one of his favorite works. He was previously featured in Soul Rep’s production of Bourbon at the Border; he played Slow Drag in Jubilee’s productions of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; you may also have seen him in A Lesson Before Dying on stage with African American Repertory Theatre and in Playwright’s in the Newsroom – an original work that premiered at Dallas Theatre Center’s Wyly Theatre. Jerrold considers his role as Tico in  (a Cara Mia production) a great example of his exploration into diversity as an actor. He received training at Illinois State University where he earned a BFA in acting, and from there, took his theatrical talents to stages in Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis and San Antonio, just to name a few. He is extremely grateful to Director Natalie King, cast, crew and the staff at Theatre Arlington for this opportunity.

NATALIE KING (Director) is an accomplished actor, director, and educator here in the Dallas-Ft Worth area. She is excited to be directing her first show for Theatre Arlington.  After beginning her career as an actor/director, King fell in love with the art of storytelling.  She created a performance company called Universal Connection which focused on the children’s stories of African descendants throughout the diaspora.  The troupe toured and taught in dozens of elementary schools in the Dallas and Mesquite area. Her gift for storytelling was noticed by a casting director at Walt Disney World and King became the first African American Storytelling character at Walt Disney World in Florida and one of the few performers of color as they experimented with the programming for Walt Disney World’s newest park, the Animal Kingdom. After several months as a Storyteller, King was asked to create a storytelling show to be performed exclusively for Walt Disney World’s American Express Gold Club Members. King returned to Dallas to begin a journey into the field of arts education. She became the theater director at South Oak Cliff High School and is now the theater director at Skyline High School.  King never stopped performing and directing professionally, even while running a high school theater program. King believes that there is no better way to speak your truth than the theater and feels blessed to do what she loves. King’s professional directing credits include The Glass Menagerie–Circle Theatre,  A Raisin in the Sun–WaterTower Theatre, History Lesson–Deep Ellum Theatre, Universal Connection–Tour, Soweto in ‘76–South Dallas Cultural Center, Sideshow–Deep Ellum Theatre, My Castle’s Rockin’–The Story of Alberta Hunter– Circle Theatre, Sunny South–Soul Rep.  Her non-professional credits include, Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, The Pillowman, Sister Act: A Divine Musical, The Story, The Wiz, Insurrection: Holding History, Neighborhood 3: Requisition Of Doom, Little Shop of Horrors, Mudtracks, Joe Turner’s Come And Gone, Reckless, Ruined, Five Women Wearing The Same Dress and Grease. Natalie would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

MARIA LEON HICKOX (Stage and Production Manager) is excited to start her first season with Theatre Arlington as the resident stage and production manager. Maria’s recent works have included stage manager for Always Patsy Cline and Greater Tuna with Bright Star Productions; stage manager for Frozen Jr. with Shine Theatre; production manager at Casa Mañana for the 2017-2020 seasons. Props designer at Casa Mañana for the 2016 -2017 seasons. Maria would like to thank her friends and family for their support, especially her husband Josh Hickox, who has been a never-ending pillar of support and love in all her endeavors.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

VICTORIA ESQUIBELL (Assistant Stage Manager) is very excited to be a part of her first show at Theatre Arlington! She has previously served as a Stage Manager at Creede Repertory Theatre, Great River Shakespeare Festival and Oklahoma City Ballet. Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Piano Lesson!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

BRYAN STEVENSON (Set & Lighting Designer) holds a B.F.A. in Theatre from Texas Wesleyan University and an M.F.A. in Design from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He has designed at many local theatre companies including Fort Worth Shakespeare in the Park, Stage West, Jubilee and Circle. Nationally, Bryan designs for the Boy Scouts of America National Conferences and Shows. Bryan is an active participant in the United Institute of Theatre Technology, where he has served on panels on lighting and scenic design. He is also a member of Stagehands Union, IATSE Local 126.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

RYAN SIMÓN (Sound Designer) is a sound designer, composer and playwright from Fort Worth, Texas. He is a recent graduate of Texas Wesleyan University where he earned his BFA in Musical Theatre. Ryan is excited to return to Theatre Arlington after previously working as Assistant Music Director/Board Op for Hooray for Holidays. He has previously worked as a Sound Designer on War Words and On the Exhale at Stage West, Fabulation and Lil & Satchmo at Jubilee, and as a Music Director on his original musical Bibliophilia, which premiered at Texas Wesleyan in March of 2021. Ryan is a member of the Dramatist Guild.

DIANA STORY (Costume Designer) enjoyed her first professional costuming job in 1984 creating the costumes for Steve Morris’ Alice in Wonderland at Theatre Arlington. Many years of theater creativity have happened since that time, including an undergraduate and graduate degree in theater, design and costume work for many of DFW’s community and professional theaters, TV /film work and construction for professional costume shops in the area. But the most cherished part of her career was as a high school theater teacher alongside the aforementioned Mr. Morris. She now lives in Houston with her beloved husband and is excited to be asked back to work with this new crop of Theatre Arlington artists.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

JANICE PENNINGTON (Costume Design Assistant) has loved creating clothing and costumes since childhood. She is a retired teacher who holds a Bachelor of Science degree from TCU and a Master of Liberal Arts degree from ACU. Janice has built costumes for ACU, Lamar High School, TCC and Theatre Arlington. When she isn’t working on costumes, she enjoys gardening, painting and family.  She is thankful to Steve Morris for the opportunities to work with the theatre and to her husband, Alton, for his constant support.                                                                                                                                                                                               

ROBIN DOTSON (Properties Designer) is the proud mother of college junior Sydney, who discovered the wonderful world of theater through Theatre Arlington when she was 9 and is now majoring in musical theater! An elementary teacher by day, Robin has worked on props for many T.A. youth shows, as well as Calendar Girls, Legally Blonde, Footloose, 9 to 5, A Few Good Men, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and A Raisin in the Sun at Theatre Arlington the past few seasons. Enjoy the show!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

ANGIE GLOVER (Scenic Artist) is a multi-disciplinary artist working primarily in acrylic paint. She enjoys accurate depictions of her subject matter and telling a story through her images. The joy in helping others express their creativity has resulted in the popular and fun event, Painting Party with Angie! held every month at Theatre Arlington. In 2018, Glover became Resident Scenic Artist at Theatre Arlington creating magical and transformative sets and scenic elements. She has also lent her scenic paint skills to The Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine, Texas, The Fort Worth Opera, Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, OnStage! at Bedford Boys Ranch and The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch. During this time, she was also commissioned to paint a 1/32-inch scale replica of the Hotel Settles that now resides at the Museum of American Railroad in Frisco, Texas. Her canvas paintings and murals have been commissioned from Maryland, Georgia and throughout Texas, most notably her accurate renditions of human and pet portraits. Glover is currently living and working in Hurst, Texas. https://angieglover.myportfolio.com

LANDRY BECKLEY (T.J.) is honored to make another appearance at Theatre Arlington. He was last seen here in Cocktails & Kisses, Songs of Praise, Spooky Cabaret and Comedy Tonight. His recent credits include Scarred 4 Life by David Moore, Romeo & Juliet (Paris), Godspell (Jesus) and The Seagull (Medvedenko). Landry would like to thank the people who made this opportunity happen and the loved ones who supported him throughout the duration of performing. Yuk! Yuk! Good Show!

BECCA BROWN (Ensemble) is delighted to be back at TA, having last appeared as Betty Haynes in White Christmas. She teaches dance and musical theatre at Miss Persis Studio, where she is also a proud alumnus/teacher for their non-profit dance company, Dance Theatre of Arlington. Becca received her B.S. in Theatre from NSULA, and recently completed the conservatory program with Circle in the Square Theatre in NYC. Favorite roles include Gina, Who Will Carry the Word (CITS); Ado Annie, Oklahoma (SSG); Sally Chessington, Cash on Delivery (TA); Gloria Thorpe, Damn Yankees, under the direction of the one and only, Steven D. Morris—whom we are all incredibly lucky to have leading TA! Love and thanks to Mama, Bubba, Julia and the Persii. For Daddy.

DEBORAH BROWN (Mother Superior) is thrilled to return to Theatre Arlington, where she most recently appeared in Ripcord. She’s also happy to be “back in the habit,” having played many nuns previously. In the last several decades, she has performed at many DFW theatres, including the
Granbury Opera House, Fort Worth Theater, Bass Performance Hall, Stage West, WaterTower Theatre, Dallas Theater Center and Casa Mañana (where she also spent 15 years as a Resident Company Member). Her most recent appearances include Beauty & the Beast at Dallas Children’s Theater, Man of La Mancha at Lyric Stage and The Kringle Village Holiday Hoedown at Arlington’s Knapp Heritage Park. She is a recipient of the Live Theatre League of Fort Worth’s Lifetime Achievement Award, is a long-time member of Actors’ Equity Association, and is a summa cum laude graduate from Texas Wesleyan University. Thanks to Theatre Arlington and Steve Morris for all their efforts to bring live theater back!

KEN’JA L. BROWN (Sister Mary Lazarus) is an actress, singer, writer, director, online radio personality and all-around creative. She is elated to be making another appearance on Theatre Arlington’s stage. Winner of 2 illustrious Irma P. Hall awards, Ken’ja is no stranger to the stages across the DFW area. (Bishop Arts, Jubilee Theatre, Soul Rep, African American Rep, Urban Arts Theatre Center and more). The film industry has recently accepted her talents in front of the camera. Born and raised a native of Chicago, Ken’ja has made Texas her second home. Being on stage for me is one of the greatest joys I’ve had the opportunity to experience, and OPPORTUNITY keeps spreading her wings. I thank God, my mom (RIH), my boys and my partner for their love and support that has gotten me to this point.” Dream bigger and keep moving forward in your PURPOSE!

OLIVIA CARTWRIGHT (Ensemble) is so excited to be making her Theatre Arlington debut! She is a graduate of Texas Christian University where she received her BFA in theatre with a musical theatre emphasis and is currently pursuing her Master of Higher Education Leadership degree (Go Frogs!). Some past credits include On the Town (Hildy), Bare (Nadia McConnell) and Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife). A special thanks to her amazing friends and family for all the support!

TIM CRABB (Ernie/Ensemble) is no stranger to Theatre Arlington, marching as an ensemble Marine in A Few Good Men. You might have seen him as Bob in Bob: A Life in Five Acts (Theatre off the Square) or in various commercial work (if you watch daytime TV.) He is an alumnus of Texas Wesleyan, a student of The Extra Mile Working Actors Workshop, an avid hunter and a punk rocker. Please enjoy the show, lose yourself in the music, and take a moment to bask in the soul of live theater. Thank you, as always, for your time and attention.

KEVIN DAVIS JR. (Ensemble) is very excited to be making his Theatre Arlington debut! He was most recently seen as a featured dancer in Kings Concert, Sam in Southern Boys, Richie in A Chorus Line, Nathan in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Pepper in Mamma Mia and Off-Broadway as Dasher in 911 Knome. Other Credits include Ray in Bubbling Brown Sugar, Fox in The Gifted and in ESPN’s Carter 30 for 30. Kevin knows with God all things are possible! For updates go to www.KevinDavisJr.com

MATTIE LILLIAN DAVIS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be part of Sister Act at Theatre Arlington. A few other recent roles she has taken on include Lila Dixon in Holiday Inn (Stolen Shakespeare Guild), Sarah Stone in No Way to Treat a Lady (Onstage in Bedford) in which she also choreographed and as a featured dance ensemble in The Cuban and the Redhead (Pegasus Theatre). Additionally, Mattie was set to play Lola in Damn Yankees at Theatre Arlington prior to the covid shutdown. A few of Mattie’s other artistic credits include Anything Goes (choreographer) at Covenant Christian Academy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Acting Studio (director/choreographer) and Into the Woods at HITS Theatre (assistant director/ choreographer). Mattie holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from TCU and is currently pursuing a Master’s in both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. You can see Mattie in Theatre Arlington’s upcoming Comedy Club or hear her new single “Wonderboy” available on music streaming services. Psalm 23.

NATASSIA DOMINIQUE (Michelle/Ensemble) is an actor, singer and creative based in Dallas. She is thrilled to be making her Theatre Arlington debut! Past credits include Once on This Island (Firehouse), Aida (Firehouse), The Drowsy Chaperone (Collin College), Seussical and Shrek (Dallas Young Artists). Natassia would like to thank all her friends and family for their unyielding support. IG: natassiadominique

MYIESHA J. DUFF (Deloris Van Cartier) is excited to make her Theatre Arlington debut in Sister Act as Deloris Van Cartier! She has performed in several other productions such as Elf, Black Nativity, Memphis, Cuban and the Redhead, The Color Purple, Little Shop of Horrors and Ain’t Misbehavin’. She is married and a mother of three. Myiesha enjoys showing her children that their gifts will make room for them, just as her gift has made room for her!

MICHAEL GREEN (Monsignor O’Hara) is excited to return to the Theatre Arlington Stage and to be a part of the first show in the amazing new space! This is his third show with Theatre Arlington having previously been seen as Senator JT Wingwoah in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Roger in Hooray for Holidays. Favorite past shows include The Wedding Singer (Stolen Shakespeare Guild), Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof (WCT) and Asher in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (WCT). Many thanks to the cast, crew, directors of the show and to all his friends and family for their love and support!

PAYTON HARTWICK (Sister Mary Patrick) is making her Theatre Arlington debut in Sister Act. Her recent performance credits include Sunshine Arden in Forbidden Frontier at Cedar Point and Cool Yule Christmas with RWS Entertainment. She also toured through the US and Canada with Missoula Children’s Theatre as PT Wonder in Jack and the Beanstalk. Payton Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Musical Theatre from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2019 with credits including Into the Woods, Spring Awakening, Young Frankenstein and Honky Tonk Angels.

CAITLIN MARTELLE (Sister Mary Martin of Tours) is very excited to be appearing on the Theatre Arlington stage for the first time. Caitlin holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Musical Theatre from the University of Central Oklahoma. Recent roles include Jerusha Abbott in Daddy Long Legs at The Firehouse Theatre and Val in A Chorus Line at Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas. Much love and thanks to her friends and family for all their support and love. Special thanks to my husband, Preston: “I love you so much. Thank you for being the best partner on the stage and off!”

ALEX KOCH (Joey) is a tenor from Dallas, Texas, and is a recent graduate of Texas Christian University. This is Alex’s first production with Theatre Arlington, and he is excited to perform in one of his favorite musicals! Credits include The Island of Tulipitan, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Fantasticks at venues such as Seagle Music Festival, Opera in the Ozarks and Marjorie Lyons Playhouse. Koch’s TCU credits include Midsummer Night Dream, Falstaff, Service Provider, The Island of Tulipitan, Italian Straw Hat and Yeltsin in Texas, just to name a few. (Yeltsin being his favorite performance experience to date!) Alex is excited to perform this summer with Utah Festival Opera as Arpad in She Loves Me, as well as a principal lead in two other shows.

AARON LEDAY (Eddie) was raised in Winnie, TX. Upon completing his military service in the United States Marine Corps, Aaron continued to follow his passion as an actor earning his Associate of Theatre Arts degree from Tarrant County College in 2018 and is currently enrolled at Texas Wesleyan University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the same field. This will be Aaron’s third production with Theatre Arlington, previously taking on the role of Mara in Miracle On 34th Street and Kendrick in A Few Good Men. Recent productions, in which Aaron had noteworthy roles, include Neil Simon’s The Female Odd Couple (Manolo), Table Manners (Reg), Alice in Wonderland (Tweedle Dee), All My Sons (Joe Keller), Lost In Yonkers (Uncle Louie), Grease (Danny Zuko), The Water Engine (Lawrence Oberman) and Hamlet (Claudius.) “Thank you all for sharing your time with us and allowing us the opportunity to do what we love to do. As a fan and practitioner of the arts, there is no greater commendation.”

 DARIN MARTIN (Ensemble) is excited to make his Theatre Arlington debut in Sister Act. He is a recent graduate of Texas Wesleyan University where he got his BFA in Musical Theatre. Regional credits include Genesis Children’s Theatre: Tyler (Boy on Billboard), Casa Mañana: Ensemble (Sweeney Todd), Theatre Wesleyan: Rod (Avenue Q), Ernst (Spring Awakening), B Flat (Second Samuel). He would like to thank his family and friends for their immeasurable support.

JOSHUA NERIO (Ensemble) will be making his Theatre Arlington debut. He is a third-year junior at the University of Texas at Arlington where he is pursuing his BA degree in Theatre Arts. He would like to thank his friends and family for their never- ending support.

TARA PARK (Sister Mary Robert) is beyond thrilled to be making her Theatre Arlington debut! Most recently she was in The Firehouse Theatre’s production of Legally Blonde (Pilar). Tara has been slowly making her way into the Dallas theatre community since 2017 and she is so grateful for all the support along the way. She would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional love. @tarampark

CATHY PRITCHETT (Sister Mary Theresa) has previously performed in 15 Theatre Arlington shows and has worked behind the scenes on 35. She considers TA to be her “home-away-from-home” and could not be happier to be back!! Cathy received a Bachelor of Music/Education degree from U.T Arlington and a Master of Educational Administration degree from Texas A&M University. She recently retired from Texas A&M after working in higher education for over 30 years. She is grateful for the opportunity to “play” once again with the TA family and to be part of this wonderful production!! She would like to thank her incredible family and friends for their awesome love and support!!

JAYDEN RUSSELL (Tina/Ensemble) is so excited to be making their Theatre Arlington debut. Additional favorite past experiences include St. Jimmy in Lakeside Community Theater’s American Idiot, Holly/Delores in Pegasus Theater’s Prime Time for Murder!, Pilar in GPAC’s Legally Blonde, Claire in Six Flags Over Texas’ 2017 & 2018 production of Arania’s Nightmare as well as the Bride of Frankenstein in the 2021 Fright Fest show, Love at First Fright and Colombia in Brookhaven College’s The Rocky Horror Show.

ALFREDO TAMAYO (Pablo) is super excited to be in another show at Theatre Arlington! This will be his second show here and he was previously seen in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. He is excited for everyone in the cast to bring this amazing show to life! He hopes the audience enjoys the show as we are now able to create ART again!

DWIGHT TAYLOR (Curtis) is enamored to be making his Theatre Arlington debut in Sister Act! Other credits include Sparky (Forever Plaid), Mitch Mahoney (The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and Bobby Dupree (Memphis). Dwight would like to thank all family and friends for their continuous support!

REX BOZARTH (Bass), a native of Houston, Texas, received his bachelor’s degree in Music Education and a master’s degree in Music Performance at the University of North Texas in Denton. His performing career covers musical theater, classical, rock and jazz genres. Musical productions include DTC’s Les Mis, Giant, Fly and many regional and national tours at Bass Hall. As a member of the FW Symphony Orchestra, he played electric and acoustic bass for such celebrities as Bob Hope, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry and PDQ Bach. His performances with the Dallas Opera include the inaugural concert for the Winspear Opera House and the world premiere of Jake Heggie’s Moby Dick. For the past 20 years, he has served as house bassist at Casa Mañana Theater in Fort Worth.

BRENT DACUS (Drums) has provided his drum set skills for 45 years to over 80 musical productions. Brent traveled throughout the U.S. for over 25 years with various artists, including Reba McEntire, Betty Buckley and Lacy J. Dalton. He is currently freelancing, adding his drumming talents to popular local bands like Trey and the Tritones. Brent does extensive studio recording and can frequently be found in the orchestra pit at Casa Mañana.

ELAINE DAVIDSON (Music  Director / Conductor / Pianist / Composer) has served as conductor-music director, AMD and/or keyboards for the national tours of Phantom of the Opera, Wizard of Oz, Catch Me If You Can, Mamma Mia!, Sound of Music-China, Grease, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Evita, Cats, Bombay Dreams and Jesus Christ Superstar with Carl Anderson. A native Texan, she also performed with the national tours of Mamma Mia!, Legally Blonde, Grease, Fosse, The King and I, Evita and Big River. She has served as music director for Godspell, Washington D.C., Forever Plaid, Norfolk, VA, tlantic City, NJ, St. Cloud, MN and for My Way, Birmingham, Alabama with creator David Grapes. In the DFW area, she has served as music director with Casa Manana, Dallas Summer Musicals, Addison WaterTower Theatre, Theatre Arlington, Garland Summer Musicals and Plano Rep. She has worked with directors Cameron Mackintosh, Hal Prince, Dan Knechtges, Jeffrey Seller, Baayork Lee and Joel Ferrell; with horeographers Andy Blankenbuehler, Larry Fuller, Richard Stafford; with composers Marc Shaiman, Claibe Richardson and Danny Goggin; with music directors Larry Blank, Alex Lacamoire, Kim Grigsby, Eugene Gwozdz; performers Donna McKechnie, Cyd Charisse, JoAnne Worley, Norm Lewis, Carl Anderson, Georgia Engel, Patti Murin, Andrew Rannells and Cathy Rigby.

STEVEN D. MORRIS (Director) started performing with Theatre Arlington in 1981 and has done over 60 shows here as an actor, director and writer. Steve is thrilled to be the Executive Producer at Theatre Arlington and work with such a great staff and board of directors. When Mr. Morris retired after 27 years of being the Director of Theatre at Lamar High School, the school’s auditorium was named for him. Steve is very active with his church Unity of Arlington. Steve is blessed by great love in his life from his family, friends, his canine companion Elvis and new feline friend Smokey. Be sure to follow Steve @thefamousmorris on Twitter, although he rarely posts and is not that interesting. “I am happy you are here.”

ELAINE DAVIDSON (Music Director / Conductor / Pianist / Composer) has served as conductor-music director, AMD and/or keyboards for the national tours of Phantom of the Opera, Wizard of Oz, Catch Me If You Can, Mamma Mia!, Sound of Music-China, Grease, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Evita, Cats, Bombay Dreams and Jesus Christ Superstar with Carl Anderson. A native Texan, she also performed with the national tours of Mamma Mia!, Legally Blonde, Grease, Fosse, The King and I, Evita and Big River. She has served as music director for Godspell, Washington D.C., Forever Plaid, Norfolk, VA, Atlantic City, NJ, St. Cloud, MN and for My Way, Birmingham, Alabama with creator David Grapes. In the DFW area, she has served as music director with Casa Manana, Dallas Summer Musicals, Addison WaterTower Theatre, Theatre Arlington, Garland Summer Musicals and Plano Rep. She has worked with directors Cameron Mackintosh, Hal Prince, Dan Knechtges, Jeffrey Seller, Baayork Lee and Joel Ferrell; with choreographers Andy Blankenbuehler, Larry Fuller, Richard Stafford; with composers Marc Shaiman, Claibe Richardson and Danny Goggin; with music directors Larry Blank, Alex Lacamoire, Kim Grigsby, Eugene Gwozdz; performers Donna McKechnie, Cyd Charisse, Jo Anne Worley, Norm Lewis, Carl Anderson, Georgia Engel, Patti Murin, Andrew Rannells and Cathy Rigby.

NICOLE JAMIE CARRANO (Choreographer) is thrilled to be a part of the Sister Act team! Nicole has performed and choreographed at numerous theaters around DFW and has had choreography from her YouTube channel, DanceByFire featured on the Greatest Showman and Hamilton social media pages. Nicole is thankful every day for her ever-growing DFW theatre family, and thanks her friends and family near and far for their constant support!
@nicole_ _jamie

MARIA LEON HICKOX (Stage and Production Manager) is excited to start her first season with Theatre Arlington as the resident stage and production manager. Maria’s recent works have included stage manager for Always Patsy Cline and Greater Tuna with Bright Star Productions; stage manager for Frozen Jr. with Shine Theatre; production manager at Casa Mañana for the 2017-2020 seasons. Props designer at Casa Mañana for the 2016 -2017 seasons. Maria would like to thank her friends and family for their support, especially her husband Josh Hickox, who has been a never-ending pillar of support and love in all her endeavors.

REBECCA RICKEY (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be back at Theatre Arlington where she was stage manager for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and 9 to 5: The Musical. She is a proud recipient of a Stony Award for Stage Management for TA’s productions of Blithe Spirit and A Few Good Men. Becky received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from Oklahoma City University and worked on the technical staff at Oklahoma’s Lyric Theatre. Retired from the “corporate world,” Becky has much more free time to live the dreams life has to offer such as doing community service, theatrical productions and traveling with Dian, her beloved partner in life. Becky wants to thank Steven D. Morris and Theatre Arlington for the opportunity to contribute to this production. And oh; let’s all be kind to one another. It will change the world.

GARRETT CAELAN WEIR (Assistant Director) is honored to make his professional directing debut with Theatre Arlington! Select regional credits: World premiere of The Supreme Leader (Dallas Theater Center/dir. Kevin Moriarty); Grease, Clue: On Stage!, Ken Ludwig’s The Gods of Comedy, and Urinetown (Okoboji Summer Theater). A 2021 graduate of Texas Christian University with his BFA in Acting, notable Theatre TCU credits include 42nd Street, Pericles, Children of Eden, Batboy and A Streetcar Named Desire. Born and raised in San Diego, Garrett is also passionate about directing, screen acting, music production and relaxing at the beach. He is eternally grateful to God, his family and friends, his mentors and Theatre Arlington for this opportunity. “Thank you for taking me under your wing, Steve!” garrettweir.com | IG: @bombsauce

BRYAN STEVENSON (Set & Lighting Designer) holds a B.F.A. in Theatre from Texas Wesleyan University and an M.F.A. in Design from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He has designed at many local theatre companies including Fort Worth Shakespeare in the Park, Stage West, Jubilee and Circle. Nationally, Bryan designs for the Boy Scouts of America National Conferences and Shows. Bryan is an active participant in the United Institute of Theatre Technology, where he has served on panels on lighting and scenic design. He is also a member of Stagehands Union, IATSE Local 126.

RYAN SIMÓN (Sound Designer) is a sound designer, composer and playwright from Fort Worth, Texas. He is a recent graduate of Texas Wesleyan University where he earned his BFA in Musical Theatre. Ryan is excited to return to Theatre Arlington after previously working as Assistant Music Director/Board Op for Hooray for Holidays. He has previously worked as a Sound Designer on War Words and On the Exhale at Stage West, Fabulation and Lil & Satchmo at Jubilee, and as a Music Director on his original musical Bibliophilia, which premiered at Texas Wesleyan in March of 2021. Ryan is a member of the Dramatist Guild.

ROBIN DOTSON (Properties Designer) is the proud mother of college junior Sydney, who discovered the wonderful world of theater through Theatre Arlington when she was 9 and is now majoring in musical theater! An elementary teacher by day, Robin has worked on props for many T.A. youth shows, as well as Calendar Girls, Legally Blonde, Footloose, 9 to 5, A Few Good Men, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and A Raisin in the Sun at Theatre Arlington the past few seasons. Enjoy the show!

KAREN POTTER (Costume Designer) Karen’s work has been seen in various theatres and film festivals across the country. She is a designer for theatre, opera, film and television. She currently works as an Assistant Professor for Texas Wesleyan University. She worked for the California Institute of the Arts as a costume shop manager and adjunct faculty. She lives with her two children and husband in Fort Worth, Texas and works throughout the country and in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

ANGIE GLOVER (Scenic Artist) is a multi-disciplinary artist working primarily in acrylic paint. She enjoys accurate depictions of her subject matter and telling a story through her images. The joy in helping others express their creativity has resulted in the popular and fun event, Painting Party with Angie! held every month at Theatre Arlington. In 2018, Glover became Resident Scenic Artist at Theatre Arlington creating magical and transformative sets and scenic elements. She has also lent her scenic paint skills to The Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine, Texas, The Fort Worth Opera, Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, OnStage! at Bedford Boys Ranch and The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch. During this time, she was also commissioned to paint a 1/32-inch scale replica of the Hotel Settles that now resides at the Museum of American Railroad in Frisco, Texas. Her canvas paintings and murals have been commissioned from Maryland, Georgia and throughout Texas, most notably her accurate renditions of human and pet portraits. Glover is currently living and working in Hurst, Texas. https://angieglover.myportfolio.com