Cast of "Guys and Dolls"
Stephen Johnstun
Character: Sky Masterson
Stephen Johnstuns (Sky Masterson) was most recently J. Pierpont Finch in H2$ and before that he was Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress(youth). He is really excited for the opportunity to expand his acting knowledge and career. He is thankful to the director of this show. He is also super grateful for Don Bluth for inspiring him and pushing him to go farther in his acting career.
Katie Marburger
Character: Sarah Brown
Katie is thrilled to return to DBFRT after making her Phoenix debut as “Rosemary Pilkington” in How to Succeed earlier this season. An actor/comedian based in NYC, Katie is a one-time winner (and four-time nominee) of the Memphis Theatre Ostrander Awards, as well as the recipient of a tee-ball participation award. She obtained a BA in Theatre from Rhodes College in 2014 and an autographed photo of Bradley Cooper in 2015. Favorite credits: Hairspray (Penny Pingleton), Urinetown (Hope Cladwell), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Storyteller), and Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife). Her solo show Are You There, Tony? It’s Me, Katie (which she also wrote) premiered in Memphis in 2014. As always, love and thanks to Mom & Dad, her McCoy family (especially Cookie and D.J.), the Taco Bell on North 90th Street, and Ryan Gosling. And to Don, Cheryl, and her DBFRT family, to whom the words “thank you” could never even begin to express her gratitude.
Sonia Rodriquez Wood
Character: Adelaide
This is Sonia’s second time gracing the DBFRT stage after recently playing Smitty, in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. A veteran to Phoenix stages, she’s appeared in productions all around the valley including: Shrek the Musical (Dragon).DST, Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), Little Mermaid (Sea Witch), Footloose (Rusty), Lucky Stiff (Rita)/Hale Centre Theatre, JUDY the Musical (Nancy)/Tempe Center for the Arts, Captain Louie (Ziggy)/Stageworks-MAC, Man of La Mancha (Antonia/Aldonza u/s performed)/ABT. Besitos y abrazos to my wonderfully supportive husband and daughters.
David Rodgers
Character: Nathan Detroit
David is excited to return to the Don Bluth Front Row stage as Franz Liebkind. Dave is a classically trained tenor having sung with several major symphony orchestras. Recent Front Row Theater roles include: Emile and George Banks (South Pacific and Mary Poppins). Other recent roles include Max (Desert Stages Sunset Boulevard, Arizoni winner), Julian Marsh (DST 42nd Street), Marley’s Ghost (SWS Christmas Carol), Mark (SWS Art), Franz (Phoenix Theater's The Producers), Friar Lawrence (SWS Romeo and Juliet), Nicely Johnson (Hale Theater’s Guys and Dolls, Arizoni nomination), and Father (MCC’s Children of Eden, Arizoni nomination). David holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Utah, where his son Jeffrey is currently a Physics major.
MattHEW Crosby
Character: Nicely Nicely Johnson
Matthew Crosby is excited to be joining the wonderful cast of this great production of THE PRODUCERS. Some of his favorite Don Bluth Front Row Theatre roles include Mortimer Brewster in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE; Frank Butler in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN; and Burt in MARY POPPINS. A three-time AriZoni award winner, Matt has recently directed WAIT UNTIL DARK at Mesa Encore's Black Box on Brown, and both of his plays SEASONS, and AFTER ALL THESE YEARS I STILL HATE YOU, were produced last year. Other productions he has been in are MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES, CASH ON DELIVERY, and LUCKY STIFF at Hale as well as A CHRISTMAS STORY, GREASE, and I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Mesa Encore. He would like to thank his Father for introducing him to the stage, his friends and family for all their support, and Malory for putting a smile on his face.
Brandon Sibetang
Character: Benny Southstreet
"I'd rather have a battle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy."
Priscilla Bertling
Character: Rusty Charlie/General Cartwright
Priscilla (General Cartwright and Rusty Charlie) is thrilled to be back at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre for the revival of "Guys and Dolls!" In 2014, her first show at Don's was Guy's and Dolls, where she played Salvation Army Doll "Agatha." This time around she's been promoted to Salvation Army's General Cartwright, and is having a blast keeping up with the guys, playing "Rusty Charlie." Other favorite roles include: Annie Get Your Gun (Dolly Tate), Music Man (Mrs. Paroo) Scottsdale usical Theater Company, Mary Poppins (Mrs. Cory/Chimney Sweep), and Arsenic and Old Lace (Martha Brewster). Special thanks go out to her husband Tom for all of his love and support. Having the opportunity to work with Don Bluth has been a wonderful learning experience for her, and she is so honored to call him friend. To everyone who has been to a show and supported Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, Thank You. I'm counting on your contributions to keep this one of a kind theatre experience alive!
Don Crosby
Character: Big Jule
Don, a 6 time Arizoni nominee actor, is excited to be back on the Don Bluth stage. It’s especially exciting to take the stage with his very talented son, Matthew! Don is a familiar face in valley theatre, having performed at the Hale Theatre, Arizona Broadway Theatre, and others. He is the Director of Heartlight Productions & Kidz on Stage where he teaches acting, piano, & directs. He recently finished directing GREASE for Kids on Stage, a youth theatre in Scottsdale. Don would like to give a BIG thanks to Don, Roger and Curtis for letting him be a part of this great show & to an awesome cast that make him look good every night. Thanks to his family for their support, his son for always reminding him what’s important in life, & the Lord for the talent & the opportunities to share it.
Joe Bousard
Character: Arvide Abernathy
Joe Bousard has made a living in the Arts and has been in Music and Theatre all his professional life. His goal was to be a working professional, as well as have a complete life with family, creativity, and process. He has been blessed with that and wonderful people with whom to work and collaborate. He continues to create new ideas for shows, words/lyrics, songs, cabarets, and musical workshops. He also acts on stage playing a variety of characters and is still an active member of Actors Equity: AEA. He teaches every year in Japan, his 'other' home, and continues to be 'un-retired' and busy!!
Tom Endicott
Character: Lt Brannigan/Goey Biltmore
Tom has been seen in a number of DBFRT productions, including the recently announced 2016 ariZoni Best Overall Production-Musical nominee, The Producers. He was privileged to study at Megaw Actors Studio under the direction of Elaine E.E. Moe and Sydney Mae Morrison. Some favorite past roles include: (Joe) God’s Favorite, (Owen Musser) The Foreigner, (Sowerberry) Oliver!, (Judge Gaffney) Harvey and (Gower) It’s a Wonderful Life. Tom offers his heartfelt thanks to those who continue to support local theatre, blows kisses to Shelia, his loving bride and hopes you enjoy the show!
George Gonzalez
Character: Harry the Horse
George is very excited to return to the Don Bluth stage. He recently played Jenkins in H2$. He has been acting mostly in college productions for the past three years. Some of his favorite roles have been Ernie Cusack in RUMORS, Jim Tracey in THE MINEOLA TWINS, Leon Trotsky in ALL IN THE TIMING, and Kemp in ENTERTAINING MR. SLOAN.
Frank Aaron
Character: Angie the Ox
Frank is a familiar face around the Valley having appeared in over 100 theatre productions as well as more than half a dozen TV shows and movies. He is very excited to be working with this incredible cast. Some of his favorite rolls have been the recently performed Uncle Billy (It's A Wonderful Life), The Kralahome (King and I), Dr. Bradman (Blithe Spirit) as well as Murray (The Odd Couple). A very special thank you to our Director Mr. Don Bluth for this fabulous opportunity. When not performing Frank is the proud father of four wonderful grown children and two fabulous granddaughters
Maddie Kinzie
Character: Martha
Maddie Kinzie (Martha) has been in several shows at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre. Her most recent role was Princess Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress. Some of her favorite roles include, Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast and Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man. Other shows at DBFRT include Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and Peter Pan. Maddie is very grateful for the opportunity that she has to be apart of this talented cast. She would like to give a big thanks to her family and friends for all the love and support they have given her.
Skye Ayers
Character: Agatha
Skye Ayers (Agatha) is delighted to return to Don Bluth Front Row Theater for her fifth production. She has appeared in various theaters around the valley with some highlights being The Cemetery Club (Ida), Uncle Vanya (Marina) Mornings at Seven (Ida Bolton), Arsenic and Old Lace (Martha), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Henrietta Iscariot) and To Kill A Mockingbird (Stephanie). Thanks to Don and the gang for the opportunity to sing, dance and bang my drum.
Erica Parrish
Character: Mimi
Erica was most recently seen on the DBFRT stage in the role of Hedy LaRue in H2$ and is excited to return to the Don Bluth Front Row stage as a Mimi. Her roles at DBFRT include Ela Delahey in Charley’s Aunt, Director’s Assistant for It’s A Wonderful Life, and ensemble in Oklahoma! and Hello Dolly!. She recently played Daisy Bates in Hour of Decision at Herberger’s Lunchtime Theatre. Erica is a member of Essential Theatre, a Playback company that works with marginalized communities, where she is co-director of rehearsals and an actor.
Andrew Suber
Character: Waiter/Ensemble
My interest in theatre came around when I was a young boy, who was bored in his room one day,and thought to himself that acting seems like a really cool thing to do. You get to dress up as a different person and behave differently when put into an environment that has a lot of people watching you become a person that you're not in real life. That reason why I wanted to do theatre, for the soul purpose of making people laugh and entertained at the same time! My interest in singing came first before I started to be interest in theatre. I was around the age of three when my mother signed me up for choir and from their I started to do more singing and it really got me interested in music, and led to me being in this musical. Music has always been big a part in my family, it all started with my great-grandmother. She used to be a professional pianist. I know Don Bluth because, we're in the same ward (church) before the boundaries change s couple of months ago. At the time I was new to AZ and I heard that there was this guy looking for people to be in his musical, and I went up to him and said "I would like to be a part of your musical!" The rest is history!
Lacey Dixon
Character: Hot Box Girls
Lacey (Hot Box Girl) is excited to be making her Don Bluth Front Row Theatre debut in this iconic show! Since her brother showed her the gravity defying performance by the cast of Wicked at the 2004 Tony Awards, she has been obsessed with all things musical theatre. Her past favorite roles include high school productions of The Little Mermaid as Ariel and Narnia as The White Witch. More recently she has been seen in PVCC's production of Spamalot as well as Mesa Encore Theatre's past productions of Fiddler on the Roof, Spamalot and Sweeney Todd. She would like to thank her family, friends and cats for always being so supportive of her passions.
Carolyn Kinzie
Character: Hot Box Girls
Carolyn Kinzie is 17 years old and loves working in theater, on stage and off. She has worked in a variety of shows at DBFRT including Peter Pan, Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz, South Pacific, Marry Poppins, and Once Upon a Mattress. She was nominated for an Arizoni award in 2016 for Hair and Makeup design on her work in the Wizard of Oz. Carolyn is excited to be working with such an amazing cast of people who she loves and is excited to see every week. She would like to dedicate her performances to Harambe. My he rest well.
Hillary Low
Character: Hot Box Girls
Hillary is thrilled to be joining Don Bluth Front Row Theatre for the second time! Hillary was first seen as Kitty in their rendition of Charlie's Aunt. Her other memorable appearances include: Donna in Debbie Does Dallas the musical and multiple characters in History of the Devil, both with Nearly Naked Theatre. Theatre is her life and passion and she hopes to continue to be in more DBFRT shows in the future!
Rebekah Patton
Character: Hot Box Girls
Rebekah is happy to be making her debut at DBFRT. Her mom said if she would audition for Guys and Dolls, she would take her to see "Newsies" at the Gammage. It was a win win situation for all involved
April Rideout
Character: Hot Box Girls
April Rideout is ecstatic to be in her first production with Don Bluth Front Row Theatre! April’s past credits include Sweeney Todd (Featured Ensemble), Fiddler on the Roof (Sima), Mesa Encore Theatre; Little Women: The Musical (Meg March), Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal), She Kills Monsters (Evil Tina), Love’s Labour’s Lost (Princess), Brelby Theatre Company; and Hello Dolly! (Ensemble), Scottsdale Musical Theatre Company. When not onstage, April loves to learn all she can about the world of science and moonlights as a Sound Designer on occasion. She wants to thank her family and friends for their continued support in her love of the arts.
