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Our
2012 Company!
Lead Roles Performance Schedule Click Here
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Directors and Staff
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Broc Brockway -
Artistic Director |
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Pam Shinsato -
Choreographer |
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Gretchen Edwards
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Costume Designer |
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Maggie Cline
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Costume Coordinator |
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Allyson Rodriguez
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Vocal Coordinator |
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Ray Blackburn
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Tech Coordinator |
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Dennis Bell
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Assistant Director |
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Shelley
Broyles
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Assistant Director |
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Ami Hummel
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Assistant Director |
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Ken Huseboe -
Assistant Director |
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Not Pictured |
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Steve
Cline -
Company
"Bishop" |
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Judith Broyles
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Photographer |
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Cast
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As Thomas Kane
Dennis Bell
From Bellevue, NE. Dennis has been playing
Jonathan Briggs since 2006. This is his first
season as Thomas Kane. He is committed to
sharing the pioneer message of faith and courage
that “Kanesville” portrays |
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David Young
David has sung the Tenor lead in “The Mikado”
and “Down the Valley.” He has performed in the
Hollywood Bowl, in several Barbershop quartets
and with the Mormon Choir of Southern
California. This is David's first season "Back
Home... at Kanesville." |
As Jonathan Briggs
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Mike Lyons
From Glenwood, NE. With 'the Oirish"in his ear,
Mike brings lots of music and theatre experience
to Kanesville. Many will recognize him from
roles at Glenwood's Millss Masquers,or from the
former Winter Quarters Bookstore.. |
As Mary Lewis
Ami Hummel
Ami, a Council
Bluffs native, studied Theatre Performance at
Northwest Missouri State University. This is her
third season with "Come Home to Kanesville."
This year, she's taking on a whole new role -
motherhood! Well, she is playing the role of a
mother -
Mary Lewis |
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Allyson Rodriguez
Allyson has been
performing since she was five. Some of her
favorite productions include “Seven Brides for
Seven Brothers” and “The Sound of Music.” She is
a happy wife and mother of two and thanks her
family for their support. |
As Hannah Martin
Brittney Latey
Brittney Latey [Bellevue, NE] originally from
St. George, UT joins us in “Kanesville” for her
3rd year, and is extremely excited to be playing
Hannah. She is presently studying English at
Metro Community College |
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MIgnonne Rogers
Mignonne [Kansas City,
MO], the 7th of 13 [!] children is headed out to
BYU-I in the fall to study Music Education and
Musical Theater Performance. An All-Stater,
Mignonne is also the recipient of multiple
awards and performance opportunities, including
singing @ Carnegie Hall. |
As Nathan
Briggs
Dan
Cline
Dan [Crescent, IA] enjoys rock
climbing, cracking cheesy jokes and making works
of art out of pizza. This is Dan's first year on
stage, but he was in charge of the lights in
2006. He's off to Brigham Young University -
Provo in the Fall |
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Matt Duncan
Matt [Cameron, MO] will be attending Brigham
Young University - Idaho in the Fall. To date,
he has performed in more than 25 theatre and
dance competitions. Matt is using “Come Home to
Kanesville” to help prepare for his mission. |
As Richard Martin
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Spencer Bramble
Spencer [Omaha, NE] is a junior at Millard
North in Omaha where he is in vocal and theatre
arts. An active Boy Scout, Spencer is working
toward the rank of Eagle. |
As Marian
Holt
Hannah Cline
Hannah [Crescent, IA.] is off to Brigham Young
University -- Idaho in January where she will be
studying Family and Consumer Sciences. This is
her 3rd year playing Marian Hoyt |
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Rian Hebdon
Rian [Denver, CO] has performed in Willy Wonka
Jr., It's a Wonderful Life, The Wizard of Oz,
Enter Pharough Nussbaum, and Les Miserables. Her
favorite role is "Life" in The Game. |
As Brigham Young
Ken Huseboe
From Sioux Falls, SD. Ken's illustrious career
began in 4th grade when doing a magic show for a
Brownie Troop. Since then, he has trod the
boards, rocked the house, specialled the Orange
Blossom, and mellered the "dray-mer" for many
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John
Shadley
John is a Council Bluffs
native. John has appeared as Brigham Young in
every season of “Kanesville.” He says he
continues doing the annual pageant because it
touches people's hearts -- including his own.
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As William Martin
David Wiley
David [Omaha, NE] was originally from Maryland.
He has 4 daughters and a grandson. David
normally considered himself a "techie," but is
equally confident on either side of the
footlights. This is David's third year playing
William Martin. |
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Bryan
Wright
Bryan [Omaha, NE] joins us for
his 2nd year in “Come Home to Kanesville.”
Played with the Blue Devils Marching Band out of
Concord while in high school. He is the father
of 6 children and was lucky enough to marry his
high school sweetheart they have been married
for 19 years. |
As Rachael Martin
Tammy
Bell
Tammy [Bellevue, NE] as a child
would write, direct and act in plays for the
neighborhood children charging 5 cents for each
admission. She always played to a full house.
This is her first role since then... but the
price of admission has dropped appreciably |
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Kim
Davis
Kim Davis, [Omaha, NE] marathon
runner, fitness instructor, owner of
empowermentofme.com and happily married mother
of five is ready to take on her next big
challenge by performing the role of Mother
Martin in this year's production. |
As Sara Lewis
Molly Cline
Molly [Crescent, IA] This is Molly's 2nd
year in Kanesville. She is 9, loves to dance,
and is repeating her role as Sarah |
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Emma
Davis
Emma [Elkhorn, NE] is
an aspiring aerialist and started diving in May
2012 in pursuit of her dream. She's overjoyed
about diving into her first formal musical
production playing the role of Sarah.
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As Henry
Lewis
Noah Cline
Noah [Crescent, IA] is enjoying playing Henry
Lewis for his second year. Noah’s favorite
things are making friends, riding his bike,
playing flash games, and reading.
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Russel
Vacanti
Russell [Omaha, NE] joins
Kanesville for his first acting experience
outside his family antics. He enjoys science,
computers, Legos and swimming. He wants to be an
inventor/engineer when he grows up. |
As Auntie Hannah
Claudia Knaizuk
This is Claudia's [Council Bluffs, IA] third
season in "Kanesville." She has previously done
skits in shows at Bryce Canyon and has been in
Hill Cumorah Pageant. |
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Barbara
Young
Mother of 6, grandmother of 27
with 14 great grands and one on the way, Barbara
[CA] met her husband to be in High School, where
she played “Yum, Yum” to her husbands “Nankipoo”,
in Gilbert and Sullivans operetta “The Mikado”.
She has sung in the Hollywood Bowl, with the
Mormon Choir of Southern California. |
As Willie Martin
Jed Fuller
Jed [Valentine, NE] has been active in high
school theatre and, in 2010, was part of the
family cast for the Nauvoo Pageant. At school,
he's in band and choir.. |
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Billy Wright
Billy [Omaha, NE] is in
his 2nd year in “Kanesville” his first year he
was in the band this year he will be playing
Willie Martin and he is really excited to be
part of this show. |
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Dance Ensemble
Back Row:
Danielle Seegrist [Salt Lake City, UT] Playing
Anna. “Dani” has performed in Fiddler on the Roof, Bugsy
Malone; Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; and The
Music Man. Her hopes for “Kanesville” are to help bring
joy to others through music and dance.
McKenna Davis [Elkhorn, NE] Playing Margaret.
McKenna has thrived as a cast member in "Seussical the
Musical" at the Rose Theater in Omaha. She's excited for
this chance as a first-time cast member in "Come Home to
Kanesville" to strengthen her faith and build new
friendships!
Caleb Cline
[Crescent, Iowa] Playing Abram. Caleb is 14 and has been
in ballet and ballroom dance. When he's not performing,
he's playing the piano, writing, reading, and dancing
the night away at multi-stake dances.
Dan
Cline [Crescent, Iowa] Playing Calvin, see
“Nathan”
Middle Row:
Justin
Meneses [Plattsmouth, NE] Playing Jesse. Justin
survived the 8-week rehearsal schedule of Kanesville
2006, performing as the original Henry. And now... he's
b-a-a-a-a-c-k! This time, he's dancing' up a storm.
Matt Duncan [Cameron, MO] Playing
Bartholomew, see “Nathan”
Spencer Bramble
[Omaha, NE] Playing Charles, see “Richard”
Billy Wright [Omaha, NE] Playing
William, see “Willie”
Front Row:
Mignonne Rogers [Kansas City, MO] Playing
Vivian, see “Hannah.”
Rian Hebdon
[Denver, CO] Playing Lucy, see “Marian”
Hannah Cline [Crescent, IA] Playing Virginia,
see “Marian”
Brittney Latey
[Bellevue, NE] Playing Mae, see “Hannah”
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Band and Chorus
Back Row:
Brandon Willey, - Banjo. Brandon is in
his first year of “Kanesville” and is in the band. He
plays violin and solos at almost every orchestra concert
at his elementary school. He works hard at his music and
extremely is talented.
Jim Spain -
Guitar. James' performance career spans 68 years --
including 21 seasons at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
He's also been in a few movies, and the first year of
Kanesville. James is preparing for his temple endowment!
Siarra Roberts [Bellevue, NE]
Chorus. Siarra is a fun and bright 10 year old
with a strong love of music and sports. She has sung in
her school talent show and is a straight A student. She
is the apple of her parents' eyes!
Allie
Vacanti [Omaha, NE] Chorus. This is Allie's
first year in “Kanesville.” She looks forward in sharing
her talents with others as she pursues her dreams in
becoming an author, actress, and zoologist. Allie joins
the Martin family as Emily.
Front Row:
Ashlynn Wiley [Omaha, NE] Chorus. Ashlynn has
been in Orchestra for 3 years, and I was in the chorus
of Into the Woods. This is her first year of
“Kanesville” and is playing Emily with the Martin
family.
Pauline Hadley [Bellevue,
NE)] Chorus. This is Pauline's first year in Kanesville
and her first ever show. She is extremely excited to be
here and in the ensemble. The eldest of three she is her
mother's sweetpea.
Haylee Janene Boldt
[Omaha, NE] Chorus. This singing, dancing 10-y-o is
known as "fish," for her love of water. She sings
wherever she can, and hopes to return to Kanesville in
another year.
Not pictured:
Jared Byers
[Bellevue, NE] Jared played Henry for three seasons of
Kanesville and this is his second year as a member of
the re-creatin of the famous Pitt Brass Band which
performed throughout the Camps of Zion during the
westward migration.
Aubree Wiley
[Omaha, NE] Plays a mean fiddle with our band.
Bob Goodwin [Council Bluffs, IA] Bob
after fighting through knee surgery joins the band to
play the bass.
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Board Technicians
Sound 1
Laura Huseboe
Light Console 1
Susan Blackburn
Light Console 2
Elizabeth Bell
Scene Painter
Tessa Broyles of Olathe, Kansas
Microphones
Payton Rogers
Bobby Wright |
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Staff
Food Services Coordinator
Tammy Bell
Assistant Food Services:
Kathy
Huseboe
Annalee Gilbert
Props
KariAnn Blackburn
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