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Bastrop, Texas
Theater
2008-2009
upcoming theater
January 2010
Plays for children and adults
Oz!
A dazzling musical based on the 
L. Frank Baum classic story 
Book by Tim Kelly
Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur
Directed by Engela Edwards 
Fri. & Sat. Jan. 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m. 
& Sun. Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. 
Bastrop Opera House 711 Spring Street

This musical is two acts of fun and fantasy with a great cast.  All adult cast in the primary roles, (with children as Munchkins and Poppies) and including an adorable live Toto dog. 
Rated G. 90 minutes plus intermission. 
Produced by special arrangements with
Pioneer Drama Inc., Englewood, Colorado
$10 Adults; $8 Seniors (60+); $7 Students, Veterans, Active Military; $5 Children 14 and under
Also VIP Reserved Seating available on line for $12.50
Purchase tickets on line with check or credit card.  NO added fees.
OZ! rehearsal photos by Engela Edwards:
Munckins and Glenda

Emerald City

At the Castle

Witch and Monkeys
 

OZ! Cast photo by Engela Edwards
Photo:  Back L to R:    Majestic One, Alicia Gust, Lisa Holcomb, Michele Maher, Jon-Michael Williford, Monica Miller; Middle:  Lisa Picciandra, Cindy Thompson, Jennifer Sitton, Tammy McGary; Front:  Athene Fuex, Toto, Alana Adams. 

OZ! Cast photo by Engela Edwards
Munchkin Rappers:  Jared Ballejos, Danielle Huber,  McKenzie Miller, Lauren Ballejos, Lee Webb, Maggie Short

OZ! Cast photo by Engela Edwards
Munchkin Citizens:  Ian Daughety, Cameron Maher, Zoe Picciandra, Lily Ellzey
Not pictured:  Taylor Long, Paige Long, Grayce Richardson

OZ! Poppies photo by Engela Edwards
Kelsey Hughes, Jayden Hughes, Madeline Gaylor, Elliott Johns

Oz Munckins photo by Engela Edwards
Munchkins Singers & Dancers: 
Front:  Kelsey Hughes, Taylor Hulsey
Middle: Lana Collins, Joeseph Balderas, Mackenzie Gust, Zane Phillips, 
Back:  Nicole McGary, Melina Balderas, Mariah Moore, Emily Lowden 
 

Cast in Order of Appearance
Tornado: Alicia Gust
Cyclone: Majestic One
Aunt Em: Tammy McGary
Dorothy: Jennifer Sitton
Toto:  Toto
Munchkin Citizens:  Zoe Picciandra, Taylor Long, Paige Long, Lily Ellzey, Ian Daughety, Grayce Richardson,  Cameron Maher
Munchkin Rappers:  Maggie Short, Danielle Huber, McKenzie Miller, Lauren Ballejos, Jared Ballejos, Lee Webb
Munchkins Singers & Dancers:  Lana Collins, Mackenzie Gust, Kelsey Hughes, Taylor Hulsey, Emily Lowden, Nicole McGary, Mariah Moore, Zane Phillips, Zoe Deckard, Joeseph Balderas, Melina Balderas
Glenda the Good: Michele Maher
Wicked Witch of the West: Lisa Holcomb
Scarecrow: Alana Adams
Crows:  Lisa Picciandra, Jon-Michael Williford, Cindy Thompson, Alica Gust, Majestic One, Tammy McGary
Tin Man: Monica Miller
Cowardly Lion: Athene Fuex
Guard One: Jon-Michael Williford
Guard Two: Cindy Thompson
Oz Citizens:  Lisa Picciandra, Alica Gust, Cindy Thompson, Majestic One, Tammy McGary
Oz: Jon-Michael Williford
Poppy King: Elliott Johns
Poppy Queen: Jayden Hughes
Poppy Princesses: Madeline Gaylor, Kelsey Hughes 
Poppy Chorus: Danielle Huber, Lauren Ballejos, Jared Ballejos
Ruler of the Monkeys: Lisa Picciandra
Monkey Two:  Michele Maher
More Monkeys:  Alica Gust, Majestic One, Tammy McGary
Crew:
Director:  Engela Edwards
Sound:  Susan Keys
Lights: Randy Combs
Dog Wrangler: Rachel Edwards
Prop Master: Cindy Thompson
Backstage:  Danne Absher
Munchkin Rangler: Chris Huber, Kathleen Ballejos
Design and Construction:  Dorothy's House, Emerald City and Castle backdrop:  Richard and Cindy Thompson
Sets:  Richard and Cindy Thompson, Michelle Maher, Lisa Holcomb, Will Holcomb, Jennifer Sitton, Susan Keys, John Ridey, Richie Alea, Rachel Edwards, Chester Eitze, David Moore, Bill & Engela Edwards
Lights:  Engela Edwards, Richie Alea, Lisa Holcomb, Danne Absher, Randy Combs
Rehearsal Assistants: Jon-Michael Williford, Cindy Thompson, Lisa Holcomb, Susan Keys
Costumes: 
  Tornado, Cyclone, Monkey Wings:  Alica Gust
  Dorothy:  Cindy Thompson
  Oz & Guard Tailoring: Janet Williford
  Guards, Oz, Monkey Hats, Crow Wings & Masks:  Engela Edwards
  Crow wings:  Christine Huber
  Munchkin:  Cast and their parents
  Other costumes: The cast.
House Manager:  Mark Ballejos
Ticket Coordinator: Lisa Holcomb
Special Events: Michele Maher 
Programs, Posters, Photos: Engela Edwards 
House Crew:  Will Holcomb, Karen Holland, Richie Alea, Kathleen Ballejos, Kody & Terry Dyer, and more 
Parade Crew:  Richard and Cindy Thompson, Mark & Monica Miller, Alica Gust 
Songs in Order with Choreographers: 
“The Cyclone” Alicia Gust
“Sing Sing Everybody” Engela Edwards
“I Ain’t Got a Brain in My Head” Scarecrow-Alana Adams; Crows-Majestic One
“Follow the Road” Engela Edwards
“That’s Wonderful” Monica Miller with Sitton, Fuex, & Adams
“A Little Bit of Courage” Athene Fuex with Miller, Sitton & Adams
“Lullaby” Engela Edwards
“I Got the Power” Jon-Michael Williford
“There’s a Light in the Distance” 
“The Castle of No Return” Lisa Holcomb
“The Ol’ Soft Paw” Jennifer Sitton & Athene Fuex
“Sing Sing Everybody” reprise Engela Edwards
“I’m Going Home” 
“Follow the Road” reprise Engela Edwards
February-March 2010
The Red Princess Goes West
The Red Princess Goes West is physical comedy and word play in a play by john daniels, jr. about the Mild Wild West. Laughter and fun for everyone.  Inspired by an O. Henry story. 
Starring Engela Edwards, john daniels, jr. and Danielle Huber. 
Fridays & Saturdays, February 26 & 27 March 5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday March 7 at 2 p.m.
Info: 303-5516
Red Princess tickets:Purchase tickets on line with check or credit card.  NO added fees.
$10 Adults; $8 Seniors (60+); $7 Students, Veterans, & Active Military; $5 Children 14 and under.  Also VIP Reserved Seating available on line for $12.50
Produced by special arrangements with Texas Plays
Info: 303-5516
Danielle HuberDanielle as the Red Princess

Danielle is completely at home on the stage.  She is only 9 years old and already a veteran of 15 plays and musicals. 


johnjohn daniels, jr.

Actor, writer, director, john daniels, jr. is a seasoned actor of over 104 productions, with over 1600 live performances including the title role in Hamlet, Mercucio in Romeo and Juliet, and Eddie in The Rocky Horror Show. 

As of February 2010, 41 of his original plays and musicals have been produced. 

john has directed 61 productions.  He has directed for 13 companies, 4 organizations, and 4 schools.  He is the Artist and Playwright in Residence for EASY Theatre.  He holds a BA in theatre from Texas A&M, Kingsville. 


EngelaEngela Edwards

Engela is the Artistic Director of EASY Theatre.  She is an actor, director, choreographer, producer, writer, and acting teacher. In the last 10 years, Engela has been in 38 shows, written or co-written 14 reviews, musicals, and plays, choreographed 26 productions, and directed or co-directed 56 plays. Engela holds a BFA in theatre from The University of Texas at Arlington. 

 
Engela as Sam in The Red Princess Goes WestEASY TheatreEngela as Maggie in The Red Princess Goes West
Theater
April - May 2010
 
Always...Patsy Cline 
by Ted Swindley
April 9 - May 2
Directed by Chester Eitze 
starring Terry Lyne Moore as Patsy Cline and Engela Edwards as Louise Seger
Read more about the show at http://www.alwayspatsycline.net/
Produced by special arrangement with Ted Swindley Productions.

“Always…Patsy Cline” has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. It has been one of the most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine. 

“Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963.  The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. 

The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy' unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Waking After Midnight…27 songs in all.  The show’s title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline.”
Tickets available starting Feb. 1.

Theater
  • May 2010: Children's Shows directed by Engela Edwards 
  • June 2010:  Musical directed by Engela Edwards
  • July 2010:  Hellzapoppin' (Take-Two!)

  • A comedy review with tunes.
    Written and directed by john daniels, jr.
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