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Get to know Abigail Dantzler

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Grace Smythe – Abigail Dantzler

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Abigail Taylor Dantzler
DOB: 12/01/08
Hometown: Littleton, CO
Education: 4th Grade – Broadway Bound
Day Job: Student

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Holiday tradition: hiding Easter eggs!
Off-Time: Scootering
Season: Spring because it’s happy and cheerful!
Movie: The Librarian – Quest for the Spear
Musical: Phantom of the Opera
Color: White or Blue
Animal: Pygmy Rabbit
Book: The whole Harry Potter Series
Band: Iron Maiden
Song: I haven’t met a song I didn’t like
Beverage: Butter Beer

THIS OR THAT…
Past, Present, or Future? Present because that is where I live.
Cats or Dogs? Cats
Beer or Wine? Neither
Sweet of Sour? Sweet!!!
Mild or Spicy? Mild
Coffee or Tea? Coffee, particularly if I’ve stolen it from my Mom
Piercings or Tattoos? No
FroYo or Ice Cream? FroYo
City or Country? Country
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix
Early Bird or Night Owl? Night Owl

ANSWER ME THIS…
When life hands you lemons? Get hot water and sugar. SQUEEZE! Mix. Add ice. Host a lemonade stand!
Who do you admire most? My parents because they are lovely.
What is your biggest fear? Being the only one left in my family
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? On Stage
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? Being an actress on television
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? I get a lot of advice from a lot of people all the time.  I don’t know if it is rewarding yet or not…
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Sorry – no social media because I’m 9.
Why see A Christmas Carol?  Because it is AWESOME!

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Get to know Matt LaFontaine

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Matt LaFontaine as St. Jimmy

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Matty LaFontaine
DOB: August 23
Hometown: Castle Rock, CO
Education: Douglas County High School and University of Northern Colorado
Day Job: lots… often.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Off-Time: let’s be honest, day drinkin with friends
Season: Fall! (Summer?) Fall!
Movie: Clue
Musical: In the Heights
Color: Green
Animal: Lion
Book: And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie
Band: Ben Folds Five
Song: Like a Prayer – Madonna
Beverage: …..tequila…..

THIS OR THAT…
Cats or Dogs? Dog. Harold.
Beer or Wine? Beer.
Sweet of Sour? Both
Mild or Spicy? spicy!
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Piercings or Tattoos? Tattoos
FroYo or Ice Cream? Ice Cream
Boxers or Briefs? Speedo… live your dreams
City or Suburbs? Country, y’all.
Coke or Pepsi? Mountain Dew
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix. Until they take FRIENDS off
Early Bird or Night Owl? Night owl.

ANSWER ME THIS…
Are we the waiting? In line at Water World, yes.
When life hands you lemons? Squeeze them in the eyes of someone who is irritating you.
Who do you admire most? Tracy Salter, my old voice coach
What is your biggest fear? Not performing
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Being the next Nick Sugar… but after being schooled BY Nick Sugar on how to be Nick Sugar
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? Directing and choreographing Chicago
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? Tom McNally “what do you want, what’s in your way, what do you do to get what you want”
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Facebook… I’m old. 
Why see American Idiot? Because live theatre lifts you to the sky, enriches your soul and makes you experience raw talent whether you are ready or not.

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Get to know Mike Martinkus

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Mike Martinkus

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Mike Martinkus
DOB: October 25th
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Education: BA in Acting from the University of Northern Colorado
Day Job: Office of the Bursar – Advisor at University of Denver

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Off-Time: Cooking, gaming
Season: Fall
Movie: The Dark Crystal
Musical: Hamilton
Color: Orange
Animal: Wolf
Band: Reel Big Fish
Song: Either “Take On Me” by A-Ha or “Africa” by Toto
Beverage: Tea

THIS OR THAT…
Cats or Dogs? Cats
Beer or Wine? Beer
Sweet of Sour? Sour
Mild or Spicy? Spicy
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Piercings or Tattoos? Used to have eyebrow and labret pierced, tattoo of an ankh on my back, Triforce on my calf
FroYo or Ice Cream? Ice Cream
Boxers or Briefs? Commando
City or Suburbs? City
Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix
Early Bird or Night Owl? Night Owl

ANSWER ME THIS…
Are we the waiting? Not anymore
When life hands you lemons? Check if they’re moldy
Who do you admire most? My parents
What is your biggest fear? Being inadequate
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? NYC giving my shot to the actor’s life
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? Skydiving
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? I don’t know if it’s the most rewarding, but it has been a great philosophy to follow: “Hope for the best, plan for the worst, and expect everything in between”
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Of course! Facebook.com/mike.martinkus; Twitter: @MikeTinkus; IG: @mikey_andolini
Why see American Idiot? It’s a show that truly embodies lot of the angst and conflict many young people have felt throughout many decades, just placed in the early 2000’s. It shows the need to get out of your home town, to branch out and try new things, to find who you are as an individual, and all the speed bumps that can come along the way. It has three separate stories with all three guys experiencing vastly different hardships. It also speaks to the feelings of pride and resentments of going to the Iraq war. It’s 90 minutes of non-stop energy mixed with moments of stillness and quietude.

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Get to know Faith Siobahn Ford

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Faith Siobahn Ford

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Faith Siobahn Ford
DOB: December 2nd, 1993
Hometown: Loveland, CO
Education: Double Bachelors in Theatre and Psychology from University of Northern Colorado
Day Job: Starbucks and Noodles 

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Off-Time: Hanging out with friends
Season: Fall
Movie: Tarzan
Musical: Dear Evan Hansen
Color: PINK
Animal: Dogs
Book: The Girls Guide To Hunting and Fishing
Band: I listen to everything. Current favs are Ariana Grande and The Hunna
Song: Current fav is Breathin by Ariana Grande
Beverage: Chai tea or a good ol margarita 

THIS OR THAT…
Cats or Dogs? DOGS
Beer or Wine? Wine, or a good sour beer
Sweet of Sour? Sour
Mild or Spicy? Spicy
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Piercings or Tattoos? Piercings
FroYo or Ice Cream? Icecream
Boxers or Briefs? I wear boxers when I perform drag
City or Suburbs? City
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix
Early Bird or Night Owl? Night Owl (which causes me many issues working at Starbucks opening shift)

 ANSWER ME THIS…
Are we the waiting? Yes. We are always waiting for something.
When life hands you lemons? Make the most of it.
Who do you admire most? Everyone who has been a huge support to me over the last couple months
What is your biggest fear? Not fulfilling my dreams.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Living in NY, healthy, and being a full time actress.
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? Go skydiving!
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? Everything has been said before, but never by you.
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Of course! @Faithsiobahn is my in for just about everything! (links: FB, Twitter, Instagram)
Why see American Idiot? This is a stellar cast and we have truly created something special for everyone. Also, we will rage hard, rock your faces off, and hopefully bring some awareness to the world in it’s current state. Things haven’t changed too much since I was 9 years old when this album came out. I hope this show starts a conversation about how far we have to go.

 

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Get to know Katrina Kuntz…

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Katrina Kuntz as LaVerne Andrews


LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Katrina Kuntz
DOB: March 13th
Hometown: Castle Rock, CO
Education: BFA Chicago College of The Performing Arts
Day Job: Area Manger of Internet Sales for Sunrise Senior Living

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Season: Fall
Movie: Blazing Saddles
Musical: Hello Dolly
Color: Orange
Animal: Dog
Book: The Power of Now
Band: The Divine Comedy
Song: Charmed Life
Beverage: Soda water

THIS OR THAT…
Cats or Dogs? Dogs!
Beer or Wine? Wine (red)
Sweet of Sour? Sour
Mild or Spicy? Mild
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Boxers or Briefs? ummm…NA?
FroYo or Ice Cream? Ice Cream
City or Country? BOTH!
Coke or Pepsi? Neither
Netflix or Hulu? Either
Early Bird or Night Owl? Whatever I need to be

ANSWER ME THIS…
When life hands you lemons? Make lemonade (I actually sang a song about this in the “American Girl Revue”) 
Who do you admire most? my mom
What is your biggest fear?  I don’t really have one… 
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I can’t even begin to imagine, so I’ll just let it happen!
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? to play Dolly in Hello Dolly (hopefully years from now…)
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? To follow your dreams and be fearless
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? FB, but I’m boring
Why see Sisters of Swing? Because of Scott’s costumes 😉

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Get to know Lynzee Jones

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Lynzee Lee Jones as Hope

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Lynzee Jones 
DOB: January 11, 1988
Hometown: Durango, CO
Education: BA in Musical Theatre UNC
Day Job: Nanny

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Mystery: The chicken or the egg???
Season: Fall
Movie: When Harry Met Sally 
Musical: The Wild Party
Color: Grey
Animal: Elephant 
Book: Harry Potter! (All of them hehe)
Band: Led Zeppelin 
Song: Benny and the Jets
Beverage: Water and wine (separately, not mixed)

THIS OR THAT…
Cats or Dogs? Dogs
Beer or Wine? Wine
Sweet of Sour? Hmmm…how about savory??
Mild or Spicy? Mild
Coffee or Tea? Both please!
Boxers or Briefs? Briefs 
Piercings or Tattoos? Tattoos 
Froyo or Ice Cream? Ice cream 
City or Country? Country 
Coke or Pepsi? Ummm…coke I guess?
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix
Early Bird or Night Owl? Night owl for life

ANSWER ME THIS…
Whodunnit? Always the person you least suspect 😉
When life hands you lemons? Make a drink!
Who do you admire most? My mother!
What is your biggest fear? Snakes. And Drowning. So I guess drowning in snakes?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Living the dream in Denver!
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? Diving head first into a pool
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? Wear face lotion every day 👍🏼
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Yes! Lynzee Jones on FB and @lynzeeleejones on Insta!
Why see Something’s Afoot? If you’re into mystery, suspense, and silliness, this is a show for you!!

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Get to know Ben Hilzer

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Ben Hilzer as Flint

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Ben Hilzer
DOB: July 17
Hometown: Castle Rock, CO
Education: Colorado State University
Day Job: CPA

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Mystery: Who Framed Roger Rabbit???
Season: Summer
Movie: Lately…Birdman. That movie is a cinematic masterpiece.
Musical: Spring Awakening or The Last Five Years, but I cycle through. Right now, I’m really into Man of La Mancha, Little Shop of Horrors, and Bright Star.
Color: Blue probably. I like light pink too.
Animal: My English Bulldog, Molly!
Book: I just finished The Disaster Artist and it was great!
Band: fun. I wish they would come back.
Song: “i” by Kendrick Lamar; if I had a “walk-up” song, that would be it.
Beverage: My own Chemex-made coffee

THIS OR THAT…
Cats or Dogs? MOLLY.
Beer or Wine? Beer. Sour Beer. Only Sour Beer.
Sweet of Sour? Sour. See above.
Mild or Spicy? Spicy for sure. I tend to live my life in extremes…I don’t do a lot of mild things.
Coffee or Tea? I really love both. I enjoy In-Tea (next door to THAC…free marketing for them!)
Boxers or Briefs? Funny you mention this, I recently switched from boxers to boxer briefs and can’t believe I lasted this long without them.
Piercings or Tattoos? NO. THAT’S A BIG COMMITMENT.
FroYo or Ice Cream? Ice Cream.
City or Country? City I guess, I’ve never been out of the country.
Coke or Pepsi? Neither. I have rid my life of syrup-y drinks. The closest thing I drink is Ginger Beer.
Early Bird or Night Owl? Night Owl by nature, however life forces me to be an early bird.

ANSWER ME THIS…
Whodunnit? NOT ME. YOU DID IT.
When life hands you lemons? Slice it and put it eloquently in your water, like a true Brit.
Who do you admire most? My parents.
What is your biggest fear? Failure. Dying. Missing an entrance.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Performing.
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? I would like to leave the country. I haven’t done it yet, so I should probably get on that.
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? If everyone liked me, I wouldn’t be interesting.
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? You can on ALL OF THEM. Search my name.
Why see Something’s Afoot? Because it’s really, REALLY fun. And that’s why we go to the theatre. To have fun!

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Get to know Nancy Evans Begley…

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Nancy Evans Begley as Camila Rosario, IN THE HEIGHTS

Nancy Begley as Camila Rosario

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Nancy Evans Begley
DOB: 1/28
Hometown: Denver, CO
Education: BFA Musical Theatre MSU Denver
Day Job: Private Banker with Fortis Private Bank 

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Season: Autumn! Give me cider, spice, changing leaves, and fireside nights! 
Movie: A League of Their Own
Musical: I have to pick one? I’ll go by style: Classic: Sound of Music, Mid-Century: Company, Contemporary: IN THE HEIGHTS!
Color: Royal Blue
Animal: Puppies!
Book: You Are A Badass – Jen Sincero
Band: The Last Bison 😍
Song: Happy, Pharrell Williams
Sport: Golf!!!
Beverage: Margaritas! Wepa!
Pastime: My full summers growing up in Steamboat Springs and Perry-Mansfield. 

THIS OR THAT…
Piragua or Ice Cream? Piragua!
Dogs or cats? Definitely dogs…I have four!
Beer or Wine? Vino! 
Cake or Pie? Cake please! 
Sweet of Sour? Sweet
Coke or Pepsi? Neither, but Pepsi if I have to choose.
Spicy or Mild? Mild
Coffee or Tea? Cafe con leche!
Boxers or Briefs? Boxer briefs 😉
Piercings or Tattoos? Ink! 
City or Country? Country, hands down.
Netflix or Hulu? Yes, and…

ANSWER ME THIS…
You are stranded on a deserted island, what two items do you bring? Water and sunscreen…sounds like a vacation to me!
You win the lotto, how do you spend $96,000.00? Donate to my favorite charities and invest the rest.
When life hands you lemons? Make a cocktail, raise a glass, and breathe. With every low, there is a high!
Who is your hero? My husband – I am blessed with the strongest, wisest, most supportive partner, and Noah makes me want to be better and love harder every day.
What’s your biggest fear? Failure.
What inspires you? Watching people accomplish great things – makes me want to continue stepping up my game!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In a seaside dream cottage with the love of my life and our pups!
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? FB: Nancy Evans Begley, IG: @nancyevansbegley
Why see IN THE HEIGHTS? The cast, the music, the story, and the HEART. This show is all about love, community, family, dreams, and defining self-identity. It will inspire you and touch your heart!

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Get to know Lynzee Newton

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Lynzee Newton as Amber Von Tussle in HAIRSPRAY

Lynzee Newton as Amber Von Tussle

Name: Lynzee Jones (or Newton sometimes)
DOB: January 11
Hometown: Durango, CO
Education: University of Northern Colorado
Day Job: Nanny

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…? 
Season: Fall!
Movie: When Harry Met Sally 
Musical: The Wild Party (and Les Mis…duh)
Color: Green
Animal: Elephant
Book: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Band: Led Zeppelin 
Song: anything by Patsy Cline
Sport: Softball (to play) Football (to watch)
Beverage: Red Wine and WATER (Separately, not mixed)
Pastime: Spending time with family!

THIS OR THAT…
Dogs or cats? Neither
Beer or Mixed Drinks? Beer 
Cake or Pie? Pie
Sweet of Sour? Sour
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Spicy or Mild? Mild
Coffee or Tea? Both!
Boxers or Briefs? Briefs
Piercings or Tattoos? Tattoos 
City or Country? Country 
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix

ANSWER ME THIS…
It takes two to…? Hold hands 
You can’t stop the…? MUSIC!
You are stranded on a deserted island, what two items do you bring? A machete and a huge lighter.
When life hands you lemons? Be thankful, lemons are delicious.
Who is your hero? My mom! 
What’s your biggest fear? Letting time slip by. And snakes.
What inspires you? Bravery and selflessness.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself happy, stable, and surrounded by family!!
Can we follow you? Yes! FB: Lynzee Jones & Instagram: @lynzeeleejones
Why see HAIRSPRAY? It is a story that is still so relevant today and teaches morals that make the world a better place. Plus it’s FUN!! 
HAIRSPRAY is set in 1962 Baltimore Maryland, what can this story teach us today? This story teaches us the importance of equality. We are ALL human and we all deserve love, acceptance, and equal opportunities in this life we are given! 

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Get to know Ben Cowhick…

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Ben Cowhick. Cast as Little Harp in The Robber Bridegroom. 

Ben Cowhick as Little Harp

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Benjamin James Anthony Cowhick
DOB: August 26, 1987
Hometown: Lakewood, CO.
Education: Metropolitan State University: Major Theatre and Arts and Humanities Minor
Day Job: Business Partner of MicroFarms, CARE Actor at Kaiser Permanente and professional bassist

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Season: Fall
Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Musical: Parade- Alfred Uhry, Jason Robert Brown
Color: Forest Green
Animal: Red Fox
Book: Snow Falling On Cedars- David Guterson
Band: Ray La’Montagne, Beatles, System of a Down
Song: “Wish You Were Here” –Pink Floyd
 Sport: Baseball
Beverage: Sparkling Water
Pastime: Family time, playing with the kids, reading, songwriting and eating my wife’s wonderful meals

THIS OR THAT…
Dogs or cats? I love dogs but I love cats more
Beer or Mixed Drinks? Neither
Cake or Pie? Cake is for the birds. Pie.
Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
Coke or Pepsi? Coke in a glass bottle
Spicy or Mild? Spicy
Coffee or Tea? Black coffee in the morning and chamomile tea in the evening
Boxers or Briefs? No comment
Piercings or Tattoos? None
City or Countryside? I would love to move my family to the countryside.
 Netflix or Hulu? Netflix

ANSWER ME THIS…
You are stranded on a deserted island, what two items do you bring? A mirror and water purifying filter
When life hands you lemons? Pour a glass of iced tea with lemon and compost the rest
Dream role to perform? Hamlet and Mortimer in “Arsenic and Old Lace”
Who is your hero? My father
What inspires you? I find inspiration in the stories of children and the elderly.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? A working artist providing for my family.
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? I am on FB here and there
How do you want the world to remember you? An honest and hard working man that’s provided for his family, friends and strangers alike.
Why should we see The Robber Bridegroom? This is truly an ensemble piece that connects deeply and uniquely to our Southern American culture. This novella of Eudora Welty’s comes to new life with tall tale exuberance, grim storytelling, slapstick hilarity, music that’s fun, invigorating and downright entertaining. Simply, it’s a damn good time. Also, the musical was written at the end of the Vietnam War. Which character do you think represents America in the involvement of the war? 

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