Scrooge’s Father/Mr Smythe/Ensemble – Gabriel Morales
LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Gabriel Morales DOB: July 10th Hometown: I’ve lived here the longest so I guess Denver it is. Education: Attended Colorado Christian University and the Los Angeles Film Studies Center Day Job: Administrative Assistant/Receptionist at two local radio stations
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…? Holiday Tradition: Making pancakes for breakfast for the family while watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade or Disney’s Christmas Parade on TV Off-Time: Summer Season: Summer Movie: Clueless Musical: So many to choose from! Color: Electric Blue Animal: Snoopy Book: “Diane: A Signature Life” by Diane von Furstenberg Band: Not going to lie, I was totally into early 90’s bands Song: “if It’s Over” by Mariah Carey Beverage: Diet Coke, Kombucha or any Yerba Matte flavor
THIS OR THAT… Past, Present, or Future? Present Cats or Dogs? Dogs Beer or Wine? Wine Sweet or Sour? both Mild or Spicy? Spicy Coffee or Tea? Tea Piercings or Tattoos? None FroYo or Ice Cream? FroYo City or Country? City Coke or Pepsi? I like both Netflix or Hulu? Netflix Early Bird or Night Owl? Most definitely a Night Owl
ANSWER ME THIS… When life hands you lemons? Be like Beyoncé and make Lemonade Who do you admire most? My parents – they definitely thought us the value of hard work What is your biggest fear? Regret Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully back in California doing shows there as well What is one thing on your “bucket” list? Go traveling through Europe What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? Just trust that you are enough. You’ve done the work, now let it show. Why see A Christmas Carol? It’s a show that will definitely get you in the holiday spirit. It’s also a great reminder to be kind to all of those you encounter in life, as well as those around you, as one never knows when we will need a helping hand.
LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU… Name: Gabriel Morales DOB: July 10th Hometown: I’ve lived here the longest, so I guess Denver it is – for now. Education: Attended Colorado Christian University and the Los Angeles Film Studies Center Day Job: I am an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist at two local radio stations
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…? Season: Summer Movie: Toss up between Clueless and My Best Friend’s Wedding Musical: So many to choose from I am unable to pick one Color: Electric Blue or green Animal: Does Snoopy count? Book: Currently obsessed with Diane Von Furstenberg’s book “A Signature Life.” Band: Not going to lie, I love early 90’s boy bands Song: “If It’s Over” by Mariah Carey Sport: Volleyball Beverage: I love herbal teas, Yerba Matte, Celsius energy drinks or a Diet Coke Pastime: Hanging out and/or going out to dinner with family and friends
THIS OR THAT… Piragua or Ice Cream? Piragua Dogs or cats? I like both Beer or Wine? Wine Cake or Pie? Cake Sweet of Sour? I like both Coke or Pepsi? Coke Spicy or Mild? Spicy Coffee or Tea? Tea Boxers or Briefs? Boxer Briefs Piercings or Tattoos? Tatoos City or Country? City Netflix or Hulu? Netflix
ANSWER ME THIS… You are stranded on a deserted island, what two items do you bring? Sunscreen and a great book You win the lotto, how do you spend $96,000.00? Would definitely pay off my student loans and start a college fund for my niece and nephew
When life hands you lemons? Be like Beyoncé and make Lemonade Who is your hero?My parents – they definitely thought us the value of hard work What’s your biggest fear? Any open dance call! What inspires you?Seeing any show by Phamaly Theater Company – their performances are truly inspiring and moving Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully back in California doing shows there as well Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Twitter @gmorale83181014 | Instagram @gmorale Why see IN THE HEIGHTS? It’s a very powerful story about what it truly means to be a community. This community is more of a family than just random strangers living in a neighborhood. It’s a great example to us all how a group of people – despite their differences, cultural background or social status are able they stick together no matter what and make it work.
LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU… Name: Lisa Young DOB: August 17 (LEO) Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana (lived in Colorado for 36 years, now resides in Parker) Education: Southern University at Baton Rouge and Southern University at New Orleans Day Job: Group Sales Manager at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Johnstown, CO
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…? Season: Fall Movie: Color Purple Musical: Hamilton, Caroline or Change (currently), Memphis, Color Purple, & HAIRSPRAY of COURSE! Color: Purple, Pink, Gold Animal: Otter or Elephants Book: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Band: Scott Bradlee’s Post Modern Jukebox, Gregory Porter, Anthony Hamilton, Song: Alabaster Box by CeCe Winans… Or almost anything by Tamela Mann, India Arie, Cassandra Wilson, Beyoncé & Adele Sport: Football Beverage: La Croix Coconut flavored Sparkling Water Pastime: Reading, singing and making people laugh.
THIS OR THAT… Dogs or cats? DOGGIES Beer or Mixed Drinks? Mixed VODKA Drinks!! Cake or Pie? Neither Cookies or Brownies Sweet or Sour? Sweet Coke or Pepsi? NO YUCK! Spicy or Mild? Spicy Coffee or Tea? Depends on my mood (Self-proclaimed TEA SNOB) Boxers or Briefs? On me? Boxers on hubby? Briefs Piercings or Tattoos? Neither ow! City or Country? COUNTRY Netflix or Hulu? Depends on what I’m binge watching mostly Netflix
ANSWER ME THIS… It takes two to…? Build a friendship, or make a baby You can’t stop the…? World from spinning or Lisa from WINNING! (the beat) You are stranded on a deserted island, what two items do you bring? Solar Powered Kindle and wifi for a library digital books (stuffed in a ziploc bag…) Nothing Practical… When life hands you lemons? Juice them and lighten your hair (BLONDE!) Who is your hero? Mostly Iconic Black Women… Maya Angelou, Eartha Kitt, Winnie Mandela, Lillas White, India Arie, Pam Grier, Oprah, Nina Simone, Queen Latifah, Maxine Waters, Shirley Chisolm, Ntozake Shange, Lynn Nottage, Lorraine Hansberry, Pearl Cleage, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Ava Duvernay, Shonda Rhimes, Josephine Baker… Njeri Jackson, my teacher RIP, Shirley Broadnax, my god mother RIP, My grandmothers RIP, Emma Carter Gice and Sarah Smith my mom, Ida Gice Smith and mother-in-law Flora Young. What’s your biggest fear? Living a bland life and having regrets… What inspires you? My family and people who persevere! Where do you see yourself in 10 years? On stage nationally/internationally, directing and running a successful diverse theatre for all people and loving every minute of my life with my “Bear” Mike. Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Yes! Twitter: @LisaActress IG: @bpantheress FB: @Actress Lisa Young Why see HAIRSPRAY ? The music, the dancing and singing! But overall the story… the simple tale of loving each other no matter the size, shape, color or ANYTHING! We can achieve harmony when we learn to appreciate each other in our similarities and differences. HAIRSPRAY is set in 1962 Baltimore Maryland, what can this story teach us today? The optimism that Tracy Turnblad and the Coolest and Nicest kids achieved is still far from being a reality. It is sad that the same fears, phobias and misaligned stereotypes that kept our country apart 55 ago, are still alive all these years later. But I remain hopeful that if we continue to tell these stories and create this art then we will continue to strive for harmony, and unity with each other. It amazes me that after all the sit-ins, marches, protests, and voices crying out for change, how far we are from the dream of the civil rights Era in America. Now, Baltimore is still in an uproar (i.e. Freddie Gray) and the entire country is embroiled in turmoil and strife on every level. Maybe we can learn from seeing how we haven’t come as far as we thought.
LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU… Name: Maggie Angelo DOB: August 18, 1997 Hometown: Denver! Education: Currently getting my MA (Medical Assistant) certificate from Concorde Career College Day Job: None at the moment
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…? Season: Summer Movie: The Little Rascals Musical: I can only choose one? – Heathers Color: Purple!!!!! Animal: Donkeys Book: I don’t read…whoops Band: Adele..not a band but you get the point 😉 Song: Listen – Beyoncé Sport: Football Beverage: Water Pastime: Singing
THIS OR THAT… Dogs or cats?: BOTH! Beer or Mixed Drinks?: Mixed Drinks Cake or Pie?: Cake Sweet of Sour?: Sour Coke or Pepsi?: Pepsi Spicy or Mild?: Spicyyyyy! Coffee or Tea?: Water Boxers or Briefs?: None Piercings or Tattoos?: Both City or Country?: Both Netflix or Hulu?: Netflix
ANSWER ME THIS… It takes two to…?: Make a thing go right! You can’t stop the…?: Homework from rolling in You are stranded on a deserted island, what two items do you bring?: My glasses and playing cards When life hands you lemons?: Make apple juice Who is your hero?: My mom and grandma What’s your biggest fear?: BIRDS OMG NO STOP FLY AWAY!!! What inspires you?: Making my mom happy and proud of me Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Working in a pediatrics clinic taking care of the little ones Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram?: Of course! My FB – “Maggie Angelo” , Twitter – mangelo2015, Instagram – maggz2015 Why see HAIRSPRAY?: The show is filled with energy and smiles and laughter plus you can watch my non dancing skills and laugh along with me as I crawl under benches and fall on my face! HAIRSPRAY is set in 1962 Baltimore Maryland, what can this story teach us today?: This story can teach us a lot. Most of all, to love each other no matter how we look, who we like/don’t like, or what we want to do with our lives. Everybody is equal no matter the color of our skin or the size of our hair!
Steph Holmbo. Cast as Salome in The Robber Bridegroom.
Steph Holmbo as Salome
LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU… Name: Steph Holmbo DOB: May 25 Hometown: Chesapeake Beach, MD Education: BFA in Theatre from New York University Day Job: Dance Teacher for Studio 8100
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…? Season: Autumn Movie: The Departed Musical: Favorite is just too challenging. So I will answer, currently listening to: Dear Evan Hansen. Color: Forest Green Animal: Fox Book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Band: Valley Maker or Chance the Rapper or Beyonce or Father John Misty. It’s too hard to choose! Song: The Way You Make Me Feel, Michael Jackson Sport: Football Beverage: Coffee or whiskey Pastime: dancing, hiking, creating, writing
THIS OR THAT… Dogs or cats? Dogs Beer or Mixed Drinks? Mixed Drinks Cake or Pie? Chocolate chip cookies Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate Coke or Pepsi? No, thank you Spicy or Mild? Spicy Coffee or Tea? Coffee Boxers or Briefs? Boxer briefs Piercings or Tattoos? Tattoos City or Countryside? City Netflix or Hulu? Netflix
ANSWER ME THIS… You are stranded on a deserted island, what two items do you bring? Sunscreen and Tom Hanks’s character from Cast Away. When life hands you lemons? You can only hope Atmosphere is around the corner carrying his very cool rap cd, including his 36-page hard-cover book featuring children’s picture book written by Slug and DVD entitled Sad Clown Bad Dub 13. Dream role to perform? Young Woman in Machinal, based on Ruth Snyder, the first person to be photographed after being executed in an electric chair. Who is your hero? Lately I am really invested in Moana. What a strong, independent woman! What’s your biggest fear? Probably millipedes. They are the worst. What inspires you? People being wildly passionate whether it’s their work or their art or their person. To watch someone love doing something with everything they’ve got, I can’t help but do the same. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Owning a dog and being alive! Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Yes! FB- Steph Holmbo, Instagram- @stephholmbo, How do you want the world to remember you? Curious, tenacious, unstoppable. Why should we see The Robber Bridegroom? It’s a group of hilarious, talented individuals who bring their all to the table. Nobody stays complacent. This ensemble pushes themselves and each other to get dirty and sassy and messy and be wildly brave every time we do the show. And there’s some true comedy gold!
