The Phantom of the Opera Performed June 14-24, 2024
Take a look at this beloved and stunning production:
Director’s Note:
“ ‘All I wanted was to be loved for myself.’ (Erik, The Phantom of the Opera) How many of us feel this way? I do. Phantom was the first mega-musical: big everything! But I encourage you to look past all the visual beauty (but enjoy it; we worked hard on that too!) and see the human struggle; the longing to be loved and the grace that is given (even when undeserved).
I have giggled in delight daily directing Phantom! I still can’t believe I have been blessed with this adventure, with this team, and with this cast! Enjoy all the delicious morsels of theatre before you tonight!! I will.
This production of The Phantom of the Opera was dedicated to Russ Johnson.
Russ was my high school drama teacher who loved me for myself. He was my cheerleader and my friend. This was one of his favorites and he was one of mine. In his words, ‘Enjoy the show, buddy boy!’ ”~Toni Butler
What Our Audience Said:
I can’t stop talking about it!
My mind is BLOWN! Completely blown!
I was beyond impressed! Bravo!
Phenomenal!
It was glorious!
Just WOW!!
Cast List:
- PhantomDaCoda Helm
- ChristineAnna Bella Petersen
- RaoulKai Flores
- CarlottaMalea Hyte
- Ubaldo PiangiHarlan Olson
- GiryLydia Cousins
- MegAnna Jones
- M. AndreMaxwell Oglesby
- M. FirminJoshua Leifson
- Featured Singing Ensemble (Hannibal, Il Muto, Don Juan, etc):
- Joseph Buquet/Phantom Double/Marksman/PorterJeffrey Conover
- Auctioneer/Chief/Phantom DoubleRaiden Dwight
- 1st Fop (Il Muto)Liam Allison
- M. Reyer, 2nd Fop (Il Muto), Passario (Don Juan)Ben Fox
- Don Arilio (Il Muto)Gavin Walburger
- LefevreBrady Thompson
- Confidante (Il Muto)Aeryn Cousineau
- Maid (Il Muto)Clara Kerksiek
- Maid (Il Muto)Malynn Miner
- Ballet DancersAbby Berbert, Gwen Garrett, LJ Stamper, Maxwell Oglesby, McCall Martin, Sayla Butler, Teyah Owen, Zara Landstedt
- Audience/Auction/MasqueradeAbigail Knaak, Caitlyn Richards, Cheryl Lee Cordell, Elias Miller, Eliza Sitze, Mila Marquez Gonzalez
- Assistant to Piangi/MasqueradeAva Freston
- Costumer/MasqueradeDestynee Ewing
- Christine's DresserMegan Oliphant
- Opera Supers/MasqueradeAlly Hammond, Destynee Ewing, Katie Hermanson, Luciana Sanford, Miranda Marchant
- Stage Hands/Auction/Police/MasqueradeBrock Harris, Johnnie Oliphant, Miles Villastrigo, Matthew Mayberry
Production Team
- DirectorToni Butler
- ProducerCassandra Kerr
- Music DirectorsEmma Thomas, Logan Bingham
- Orchestra DirectorMichelle Willis
- Opera Workshop Guest ArtistIsaac Hurtado
- Stage ManagerNikki Merrill
- Assistant Stage ManagersDallin Remund, Rebekah Price
- Ballet ChoreographyKimberly Bradstreet, Isabel
- ChoreographerToni Butler
- Fight ChoreographerJeffrey Conover
- GripDavid Oliphant
- Technical DirectorToni Butler
- CostumerToni Butler
- Make-up/HairChelsea Francis
- Lighting DesignerToni Butler
- Lighting OperatorJack Sheehan
- Chandelier Designer/RiggerPaul Butler
- Sound DesignerJon Kroff
- Sound OperatorsEmily Kroff, Ari Rytting, Tanner Moser
- Set DesignerToni Butler
- Set ConstructionELA Crew
- Art DirectorKirsten Butler
- ConcessionsKirsten Butler
- AccountingButler Financial Group
- PublicityEmma Thomas
Orchestra
- ConductorMichelle Willis
- WoodwindLeslie Williams, Leigh Anne Duff, Julie Balhorn, Michelle Lyons, Amanda Rasmussen, Camille Calvert, Sam Gordon
- HornMelody Mercer, Kathleen Hobbs, Tiffani Sullivan
- TrumpetMike Raleigh, Rick Marbury, Freia Anderson
- TromboneAaron A. Anderson
- KeyboardJennifer Hansen, Lauren Carter, Stephanie Cousin
- HarpKeri Kammerman
- PercussionAngel Williams
- ViolinBrooklyn Gittins, Megan Walburger, Morgan Winterton (Phantom Double), Debby Wetzel, Annikah Burnham, Sarah Wickham, Natalie Thurgood, Amaya Jones, Susan Roundy, Brice Roundy, Rachel Stowell, Savanna Seaman
- ViolaCora Anderson, Hailey LaMunyon, Laura Harris, Alex Galura
- CelloPhil Keeve, Sierra Anderson, Theresa Chatelain, Judy Cox, Joaquin Heaton, Whitney Allen, Kristen Gasser
- BassKaleb Harding, Lochlan Hafen