Layne Roberts, 19, graduated from Magnolia West High School, class of 2011, and is now finishing up her freshman year at Lone Star College Tomball. She began singing and acting in community theater at age 10, playing July in “Annie” but has been singing and performing since age 6. She also has performed in “Oklahoma”, “Annie Get Your Gun”, as well as various pop shows and local Opry venues. She has taken several years of private voice lessons, piano lessons, and mandolin lessons. She intends to be a duel major in music education and pusic performance. After she completes her associate degree next year, she plans to transfer to either Sam Houston State University or University of North Texas. Layne admits to being a “music nerd” and despite a busy schedule still finds time to sing karaoke, go dancing and shopping. Layne would like to thank her family for their continuing support, especially her mother, father and grandpa for always coming to performances.

Jordan McLaughlin recently made his debut off-broadway in the premiere of the musical “Kissless” (Caleb) in The New York Musical Festival. He appeared in “The Phantom Tollbooth” and “The Shoemaker and The Christmas Elves” with Theatre Under The Stars. Jordan was in the Academy at the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre with TUTS and interned there for two summers. Jordan appeared in four independent films, one of which he starred and co-wrote through Quanah Productions. He was in “Cats” (Tumblebrutus) at Miller Outdoor with HITS, and performed for George and Barbara Bush at the Literacy Celebration of Reading. He played percussion for Encore Actors at KVPAC for “Into The Woods” and at Jones Hall for the opening of “A Night with Stephen Sondheim.” He appeared with 3D Productions in “Rockin With Santa” and “Swingin’ with the 60s.” He was in “The Best Little Whore House in Texas” (Aggie Boy, Cowboy) at The Country Playhouse. He played percussion with The Conroe Symphony Orchestra. He appeared in “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” (The Crickets, Jerry), “Over The Tavern” (Eddie), and “The Sound of Music” (Rolf), with The Creighton Players. Jordan has been accepted to Boston Conservatory, American Musical and Dramatic Academy, U of H Acting, and Sam Houston Musical Theatre. Jordan plans to continue learning about the craft of theatre and film and hopes to pursue a career in acting and vocal performance.

Rachel Lagen would like to welcome you all to the production of “Sweeney Todd”! This is her first college production as a freshman here at Lone Star College-Tomball. She is getting her Associate Degree in Music. Rachel has been in three other musicals: “Annie Get Your Gun”, “The Boyfriend” and “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”. She has also been in three plays: “Romeo and Juliet”, “Almost Maine” and “Check Please”. Rachel has been a dancer for over 11 years. She has experience in ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical/contemporary. Rachel has assisted with choreography at Lone Star College and in high school at Magnolia West. Her main goal in her college career is to major in musical theatre and minor in opera. Rachel would like to thank her wonderful and amazing family for supporting her throughout the years. Enjoy the show!

Jacob Kirchoff is proud to be in Sweeney Todd. He wants to thank everyone for all of their hard work - Dr. Bates, Dr. Karr, Dean Riethmeyer, Emily, and the entire cast and crew. Sweeney Todd has been an integral part in the 2012 year for him. This summer he will be directing an original musical “All Grown Up” which is up for a spot in the New York Fringe Festival. He has participated in 14 operas at Houston Grand Opera and has directed his own musicals in his garage with his company The Stardust Theater Company. He would also love to give a shout out to James and hopes you enjoy the show.

Mary Lares (Beggar Woman)

Mary is enjoying her return to college as she pursues music studies at Lone Star College-Tomball. She has a B.A. in English creative writing from University of Houston and has been a technical writer for five years. She found herself working as a chiropractor’s assistant for two years as a transitional job, but life had bigger and better plans for her. Currently, she serves as Music Director for St. Anne Church in Tomball where she coordinates music for the weekend Masses, rehearses and directs choirs, and acts as accompanist on piano or cantor as needed. In 1996, when she was a high school senior, Mary tap danced her way into Gershwin’s "Crazy for You." Since then, she has been involved in several professional music venues, from church choir to civic choirs such as Houston Choral Society under the direction of Dr. Betty Devine. She has also served as accompanist and cantor for several churches in the Houston area including St. Cyril of Alexandria and Prince of Peace Church. Somewhere in the midst of the full-time job and full-time college workload, Mary finds time to enjoy the simple things in life like cooking, cross-stitching – did you know that there’s an Ed Hardy tattoo cross-stitch book?! – folding origami, or simply lounging around with her dog Red and her cat Lando.

Chris Whitehead (Anthony)

Chris is 18 years old and has been in theatre since junior high school.  He is an officer of Tomball STAGE, Tomball High School's theatre program.  He has been involved in many different productions, including playing Willum Cubbert in "The Nerd," Maurice in "Beauty and the Beast," and Laertes in "Hamlet."  He will be studying drama next fall at Southwestern University.  Chris wants to thank his family and friends for all of their support.

Lauren Chase (The Beadle)

Lauren Chase is just finishing her first year at LSC, but this is certainly not her first theatrical production. Lauren started acting in 8th grade when she and her fellow cast mates performed in a UIL cutting of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," and ever since then she has been involved in afterschool theatre. At Magnolia West High School, she has been in "The Importance of Being Earnest," "The Marriage of Bette and Boo," "Antigone," "Romeo and Juliet," "Annie Get Your Gun," "Almost, Maine," "Check Please!," "The Boy Friend," and she even directed her own play, "Art," for a final senior project. She has been a coach for theatre summer camps at MWHS and is certainly excited to be playing Beadle Bamford in "Sweeney Todd," her first collegiate theatrical experience. Because of her exposure to it, Lauren is majoring in theatre. When she isn’t juggling school and rehearsal, she can be seen at her job as a hostess at Magnolia Diner. Feel free to come by and say hello to her! She wants to thank her cast mates for working so hard to make this a great show for the audience, and she hopes you enjoy it immensely

Hannah Andis (Tobias)

Hannah is 21 and has never played a lead before. Planning on attending University of Texas at Arlington this coming fall, she is blessed and privileged to spend her final semester with the Music Department and all the cast at LSC-Tomball by participating in “Sweeney Todd.” 

Hunter Frazier (Pirelli/Ensemble)

Hunter is a senior at Magnolia West HS and has performed in a number of plays and musicals including "Little Women," The Marriage of Bette and Boo," "Alice in Wonderland," "Annie Get Your Gun," "Sparks in the Park," and many more.  He would like to thank his fellow cast and crew members for their hard work and dedication to this performance.

Byron Smith (Fogg/Ensemble)

Byron has been in several shows including his favorite roles of Dracula and Linus.  He has been in “Adam and Eve,” “Kindergarten,” “Dracula,” “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “Earnest,” “Bette and Boo,” “Bye, Bye Birdie,” “Antigone,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” and “Abundance.”  Byron would like to thank his fellow cast and crew for being such amazing, dedicated, talented, hard-working people.

Kevin Downs (Bird Seller/Ensemble)

Kevin goes to Lone Star College-Tomball and is proud to be a part of this production of “Sweeney Todd.”  His past performances include "Bye Bye, Birdie", "Romeo and Juliet", "Annie Get your Gun", "Check, Please!", "The Boyfriend", and "Sparks in the Park".  He would like to thank the entire cast and crew for all of their hard work and dedication and hopes that you all enjoy the show.

Rebecca Lagen (Young Lucy/Ensemble)

This is Rebecca’s fourth musical. Rebecca also attends Lone Star College and is pursuing a degree in Music. The previously performed in the following musicals at Magnolia West High School: “Bye, Bye Birdie” as a chorus member; “Annie Get Your Gun” as a cowgirl and as one of the lead dancers; “The Boyfriend” a chorus member; and the “Tango Dancer.” Rebecca has been dancing for 11 years at various studios.

Chrissy is from Magnolia and graduated from Texas A&M University. This is her first musical stage performance. She began ballet at the age of 4 at the Pearland School of Dance under Marsha Milsap and also has been trained in piano and the french horn. She studied acting under Deke Anderson and Stanislavski Method at Next Actor Studio. She is currently involved in film as an actress and producer, while currently writing her first feature film. Chrissy would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support and Dr. Bates, the cast and crew for giving her this opportunity and helping her grow in her craft.

Edi Bocanegra (Ensemble)

I am Edi Bocanegra. I am a student at Lone Star College.  My major will be somewhere in the field of Biology. I enjoy playing many sports, writing romantic poetry, and learning new things. My past time is listening to music. I do surprise many when it comes to theater especially a musical. The choice on being part of this show has to do with my enjoyment on trying new things. I have acted before in my past, but never on this level and I owe gratitude to my director, Dr. Bates. The theatrical world has fascinated me ever since I tried it for the first time in eighth grade, so new to my theater experience would be the musical part; and with practice one can accomplish alot. I’d like to give thanks to my brother and parents for not being too hardhearted and supportive. Thank you and the show must go on!

Gene Murray (Ensemble)

Gene was born in Boston in 1950 making him the oldest member of the cast. His professional career is as a geologist for Noble Energy and he has traveled extensively around the world. This is his first appearance in a musical production and handles much of the bass work both solo and in chorus. He considers Sweeney a bucket list event in his life and has enjoyed working with cast and director and appreciates their patience with him.

Katie Pickering (Ensemble)

My name is Katie Pickering. I moved here in 2002 from Sioux City, Iowa. I have been in “The Hobbit” as an elf warrior and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” as Ollie Herdman. Behind the scenes I have painted and assembled sets for “The Hobbit”, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, “The Music Man”, and many more.

Meadow Chase (Ensemble)

Meadow is in 4th grade and this is her first play. Aside from school, Meadow plays basketball and bakes with her mom. She also likes to play Pokémon with her sister and her friends. She is really excited to be in this show as part of the company with her big sister and she hopes you enjoy it!

Additional Ensemble

Jorge Zarate (Ensemble)	DeLane Marsh (Ensemble)	Aggie Marsh (Ensemble)	Racquel Marsh (Ensemble)

Whitney Cummings (Stage Manager/Technical Director)

Whitney is a junior getting her BFA with an emphasis in Theatre and Musical Arts. Some of her acting experience includes "Metamorphosis", "Oleanna" by David Mamet, "Ravenscroft" by Don Nigro and far too many more to name! She has worked with many companies and schools as well as currently finishing an internship with Disney and is still working for them seasonally as training for Belle while working with their theatrics department. Her stage and tech management experience is through Disney as well as "Les Miserables". This cast and crew was an absolute blessing to work with for the time she was here and hopes you enjoy the show! Any performance is in loving memory of her still best friend David Morgan.

Parker Kemp (Music Tech)

Parker is a dual credit student and President of LSC-Tomball Honor's Program.  He is taking music major courses and plays both piano and classical guitar.  Parker is also doing coursework in sound recording and electronic music.

Additional Crew Members

Ryan Sirois - Sound

Scott Morgan - Stage

Matt Long - Stage  

Anthony Delanzo - stage

Lukas Saylor - Sound

Devin-stage 

Emily McClennan-lights

Aaron Sims (Crew)