WHO’S WHO
Anneliese van der Pol*
(Millie Dillmount)
Anneliese made her Broadway debut in
2007 as the final Belle in Beauty and the
Beast and starred for six years and in 100
episodes of the highly successful Disney
show That's So Raven as Chelsea
Daniels. Regional theatre credits
include: Kathy in Vanities (Pasadena
Playhouse, Second Stage); Esther in Meet
Me in St. Louis (TUTS); Laurey in
Oklahoma (Austin Musical Theatre); Eva
Peron in Evita (Buena Civic Light); and
Marian in The Heiress (Pasadena
Playhouse). Ms. van der Pol has recorded
numerous songs for Disney Records and
most recently finished shooting the movie
Vampires Suck in Shreveport, LA.
Garen McRoberts* (Jimmy Smith)
Garen is thrilled to play the role of “Jimmy Smith” in
Thoroughly Modern Millie. Recently, Garen was seen in
touring productions of Miss Saigon (Midwest Tour) and
Little House on the Prairie, starring Melissa Gilbert (1st
National Tour). Garen is a proud University of Michigan
graduate (Go Blue!) and a member of the non-for-profit
organization A.S.T.E.P (Artists Striving to End Poverty). In
June he returned from a five week intensive in India,
teaching musical theatre performance and mentoring highrisk, low-income children. Thanks to Mom and Dad,
Henderson-Hogan, Holly, and Marti Hearron. Namaste.
www.garenmcroberts.com
Andrea Enright* (Mrs. Meers)
Andrea is a former Oregonian now living in New York City
with her husband and two cats. She is excited to be back in
Texas after living in Coppell and Southlake for eight years
of her childhood. Andrea has been seen in New York as
Susan in Company at the Mount Carmel Theatre Company
and in two new, original musicals, Deployed, through the
Society of Artistic Veterans, and Sophia, at Write Act
Repertory. Andrea was a finalist in the New York Musical
Theatre Festival's Next Broadway Sensation competition in
both 2012 and 2013 and is a proud graduate of Otterbein
University, where she holds a degree in Musical Theatre.
Andrea is also a high school graduate of Interlochen Arts
Academy. Many thanks to the entire cast and crew, with a
special shout out to Blake, who's championed and
masterminded this whole darn thing. Check out Andrea on
twitter @andreacenright and at andreaenright.net This
one's for B.
Elise Youssef * (Miss Dorothy Brown)
Elise is thrilled to be making her Texas debut! She is a
recent graduate of CAP21’s 2 Year Professional Musical
Theater program in NYC. She also received her B.A. at UC
Santa Cruz in Theater Arts. Her most recent credit was
Lynne in A Grand Night for Singing at Diablo Theater
Company. She has also been seen as Ado Annie in
Oklahoma with CCMT and Miss Sandra in All Shook Up at
Center Repertory Theater. Elise has performed extensively
in the Bay area doing both musical theater and
Shakespeare. Elsie has also done several productions with
Shakespeare Santa Cruz. She is so happy to be a part of
Prism Theatrics’ first production and to be playing such a
fabulous role as Miss Dorothy!
Ryan Finley (Ching Ho)
Ryan is making his Texas debut! Off
Broadway: Fashion: The Musical (Francesco Girelli), Gary
Goldfarb: Master Escapist (Tyler Toolman), Thoroughly
Modern Millie with the Gallery Players. A few past credits
include Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story (Ritchie Valens),
Joseph… Dreamcoat (Joseph/Pharaoh), Aladdin (Aladdin),
La Cage Aux Folles (Phaedra), Evita (Magaldi). He earned
his BFA in Musical Theatre from the New School University
and is an AMDA Alum. Big thanks to Blake and everyone at
Prism Theatrics for bringing me down to be a part of this
production and getting to experience the great state of
Texas!
Jackson Perrin (Bun Foo)
Jackson is a finishing up his last semester at Texas State
University where he will receive his BFA in Musical Theatre.
He's had the privilege of working with theatres such as
Music Theater of Wichita, Houston Grand Opera, Theater
Under the Stars, as well as Texas State University. Favorite
roles include “Pasko" in A Little Princess,
conducted/composed by Andrew Lippa and directed by
Kaitlin Hopkins as well as "Max" in Wild Party. He's
tremendously grateful for this experience with Prism
Theatrics staff as well as the rockin' cast members. He
would love to thank his friends and family for the incredible
support. And a special thanks to his mother Betty Perrin.
Ashley Smith White (Miss Flannery)
Ashley is thrilled to be returning to the stage! She was last
seen in Casa Manana's production of High School Musical
at Bass Hall and performing in several shows at Six Flags
Over Texas. She has lived in Fort Worth her entire life and
earned her BA in theatre and education at TCU. She
previously was a High School dance team director, theatre,
and speech teacher. During that time she taught musical
theatre classes at Casa Mañana, was a Texas Ranger
Cheerleader, and was a sports reporter on FSN. She is
now a stay at home mom and is so excited to have the
opportunity to perform again! She'd like to thank her
husband Chris, daughter Mackenzie, one year old, and
family for supporting her and being "babysitters" at any
given moment! Love you!!
*The Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
Keith J. Warren (Trevor Grayden)
Keith is a native of Dallas/Fort Worth and is very excited to
be part of this inaugural production with Prism Theatrics.
Select regional venues include: Casa Manana, Lyric Stage,
WaterTower Theater, Zach Scott Theatre, Runway Theater
and Jefferson Performing Arts Society in New Orleans.
Favorite credits: Billy Bigelow/Carousel, Gaston/Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast, Jerry Lukowski/The Full Monty,
Anthony/Sweeney Todd, Frank/The Rocky Horror Show,
Harry/Flora, the Red Menace, and Grantaire/Les
Misérables. Thanks Val! Love to my family!
Sheran Goodspeed Keyton (Muzzy Van
Hossmere)
Sheran has been performing professionally for more than
20 years. She has performed in many venues throughout
the DFW Metroplex, and has toured nationally and
internationally. In 2008, Sheran formed her own nonprofit
theater company, DVA Productions, where she produces
live theater and mentors young artists. Sheran has also
worked off stage doing voice over/radio commercial work,
television shows, and film. Regional credits: Xanadu, Big
River, Cinderella, Hairspray, Rainey’s Black Bottom, Violet,
Music Man, Ragtime, Gospel at Colonus, Finian’s Rainbow.
National credits: A Midnight’s Cry, Simply Etta. “I AM
Muzzy…raised by a single mother with limited resources.
Now, I stand before audiences sharing my gift, and
enjoying it all…still waiting on the emeralds though”
Natalie Rankin (Ethel Peas/Ensemble)
Natalie is incredibly grateful to be a part of this terrific
production. A born-and-raised Nashville girl and a recent
graduate of Texas State University, Natalie has also been
lucky enough to work regionally at MT Wichita. She plans to
move to New York City in the fall to further pursue her
career in theatre and music. Natalie has loved her
experience here in Fort Worth, and is grateful to the cast
and creative team for their kindness, openness, and
support. Special thanks to Mom, Daddy, Kaitlin and Jim and congrats to Prism Theatrics for a fabulous first
production.
Barbara Jo Bednarczuk *(Gloria/Dance
Captain/Ensemble)
Barbara is an Ohio native who now lives in New York City.
Her recent credits include Spamalot with Phoenix
Entertainment, Legally Blonde and For The Boys at the
Marriott Lincolnshire. She also worked in multiple shows
over four seasons with the Utah Shakespeare Festival.
Barbara sends a big “thank you” and all her love to her
family, Cody, Suzy and Carole.
*The Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
Glenn DeVar
(Ensemble)
Caitlin Galloway
(Cora)
Drew Lausch
(Ensemble)
Landon Zwick
(Ensemble)
Max Pierce
(Policeman/Dexter)
Ryne Nardecchia
(Ensemble)
ENSEMBLE
Tori Gresham
(Alice)
Terry Snyder
(Ensemble)
Erin Kei
(Lucille)
Jenna Meador
(Rita)
Ryan Machen
(Ensemble)
Taylor Lewis
(Ruth)
Tanner Murray
(Ensemble)
Anna Claire Hudgins
(Pearl Lady/Fan
Lady/Daphne)