Singin' in the Rain Jr.
WHO'S WHO
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Thank you to all that have helped bring Singin’ in the Rain JR to the stage! We have a fabulous crew that has excelled at offering professional solutions to unique issues.
A special thank you to David Kaul, our set and lighting designer who also stepped up to help with numerous challenging props. Scot Baronet has brought this show to a high artistic level with his expert choreography that is so appropriate for the period, and Scot has shared numerous ideas in the directing realm as well. Karen’s costumes have always elevated every scene, and you will see the results of her careful effort onstage. Each character comes onstage with confidence due to a flattering and appropriate costume. We so appreciate Rebekah Heiden for running the show onstage for rehearsals and the performances. A big thank you also to Melanie Lawrence who is serving as assistant stage manager, and who was on hand during several crucial rehearsals. RCT appreciates the use of the loveseat from Mount Olive Christian School which was indispensable during our rehearsal process. We also appreciate Saul Zalesch for serving as property master. Another shoutout to Dr. Johnathan Baines who along with Lindsey Pilgreen, has gone over and above in publicizing our show. Dr. Baines and his wife, Anna, have done a splendid job in decorating the Dixie lobby to coincide with our show theme. He has also attended several rehearsals to create additional posed shots and the videos for "Lina’s Film Would You". We appreciate the time and dedication of all these people that work behind the scenes to create an impressive stage production.
Thank you to the RCT board, which has always stepped up to help in finding props, offering support, and supplying house help. Thanks to Britton Kilpatrick for lending his ear and offering sage advice and support when requested. We also thank Micah Handley, RCT Executive Director, for all her help with creating the printed playbill and overseeing the rights, as well as offering box office hours.
Last, but certainly not least, we extend our thank you to our generous sponsor, Jonesboro State Bank. Their sponsorship allows us to branch out each year to present an innovative production featuring youth from across North Louisiana.
Thank you for being here, and we hope you enjoy the show!!!
- Dr. Steele Moegle
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Madison is a junior at Ruston High School where she is a member of the cross country and track teams. She enjoys creative expression through many aspects of art including drawing, singing, acting, writing and playing piano. Madison treasures the friends she has made and the fellowship experience involved in RCT productions. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Mady Garcia is a junior at Cedar Creek School. She is a member of the Lady Cougar Basketball and Track teams. This is Mady 7th RCT show. She has loved being apart of this talented cast. She hopes enjoy the show!
Isaiah Clinton is a sophomore who attends RHS. Isaiah is on the powerlifting team. Isaiah loves to draw, sing, and particiapte in theater. He is a member of the St. David Baptist Church of Vienna. Isaiah also loves archery in his spare time.
Simon is a homeschool freshman who enjoys reading, drama, and working out. He is very happy to be playing the over enthusiastic Roscoe Dexter and hopes that you enjoy the play. This is Simon's 2nd RCT performance, his last role was Father Christmas in the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Caed Baines lists Singin' in the Rain as one of his favorite musical movies and is having a blast playing the comedic side-kick, Cosmo. He has been performing with RCT for over ten years! In addition to theatre, he is an accomplished pianist and is a member of the RHS tennis and debate teams. He hopes the audience will enjoy the show and that he will "make 'em laugh!"
This is Isabelle's eighth production with Ruston Community Theatre. Her previous roles include Alice in Alice in Wonderland, Jr. and Jane in Descendants.
Jude is a 16-year-old junior at Ruston High. This marks his 9th production with RCT, in addition to working backstage on two other shows. He currently serves as a class of 2027 representative on the RCT Youth Council and is also a student athletic trainer at Ruston High. Jude is thrilled to be part of the show, and grateful for the continued opportunity to grow with RCT.
Catherine Williams will be a junior at Cedar Creek. She has been performing with RCT since she was 7. This is her 11th show! Her favorite role to date is Jane Banks in Mary Poppins. Cat is a State Champion Powerlifter, an Emerald Entertainer, and a Cougar Ambassador. She currently holds the title of Miss Krewe of the Twin Cities' Teen. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Wyatt is an incoming junior at RHS, where he served as vice president of choir last year. He really enjoys singing and acting on stage. He is thrilled to be working with RCT for his eighth straight year.
Emma Walsworth is 15 years old. She was previously seen as Star-To-Be in Annie. She enjoys reading fiction and singing in church. Her favorite thing to do lately is play the guitar for her family. She is delighted to be apart of Singing in The Rain.
Jace Baines loves to be involved in all things theatre. He returns to the stage for his 6th show and second musical. He also participates in Act Up Drama Camps and Club. Next month, he will be performing in the children's choir in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and he hopes you will come see that show as well.
Teagan Elizabeth is a sophmore at Ruston High School.She is a former member of the Bearcat Bells dance team. She is also a member of RHS advanced choir. Additionally, she is an 11 year veteran of the Missy Crain dance studio. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, and is a Boba tea connoisseur. Singin' in the Rain JR is Teagan's 11th RCT performance.
Meet Scout Luse, a bubbly and upbeat freshman at Choudrant High School. When she's not hitting the tennis courts or playing piano, she's likely doting on her six cats. Scout is no stranger to the stage, having performed in ten shows with RCT, and she looks forward to continuing her theatrical journey. Get ready to enjoy the show!
Molly Aleah is an incoming freshman with a passion for creativity and self-expression. She enjoys crocheting, reading, and dancing in her free time. Molly is excited for you to see the show and looks forward to sharing her talents in this new chapter.
Alexis will be a Sophomore in the Fall at Ruston High. This is her tenth production with RCT since joining in February 2023. Her last role was in the Witch's Army in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Avery is sixteen years old and a soon to be senior at Ruston High School where she is involved with the Bearcat Nation Network media team. This is her seventh show with RCT, her favorite having been Anne of Green Gables where she played Ruby Gillis. Avery is so excited to be onstage as a part of Singing in the Rain and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Annalyn was last seen on stage as Lucy Pevensie in The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe. She enjoys acting, singing and dancing. She hopes that you enjoy the show!
This is Josie's first RCT production, and she has enjoyed making new friends of all ages and learning about the theater process. She can't wait to put on the show and is grateful to be a part of this cast.
Singing in the Rain is Ramona's 5th RCT show. She has been a longtime fan of the original movie, will be in 7th grade this fall, and loves singing, dancing, and performing.
Evelyn is going into Fourth Grade at Choudrant Elementary School. She first appeared in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever as a Baby Angel and has loved being a part of Singin' In The Rain Jr. this summer!
Chelsea is excited to take the stage in her 7th production with RCT. She will be a 9th grader at Ruston High School in the fall. She says this is her favorite show she has ever been in!
Sophie is 9 years old, and is a homeschool student who loves to run cross country, play with her dolls, and friends. She is very creative and loves doing arts and crafts with anything. She is very excited to be in the ensemble of Singin' in the Rain Jr. This is her 1st production with RCT and 1st theatre performance. She hopes that you will enjoy the show!
Charlotte Hanchey is an upcoming 7th grader at RJHS. This is her ninth show with RCT, her favorite being Fiddler on the Roof. Her favorite part about participating in RCT productions is the community. She loves her theatre family!!! Outside of theatre, Charlotte likes to cheer, sing, and play basketball in her driveway. She hopes you enjoy Singing in the Rain!!
Aryana Petite attends A.E. Phillips. She will be entering the 7th grade this upcoming school year. She enjoys theater, reading, and hanging out with her friends. When she is not studying or enjoying time with her friends, Aryana is attending Ruston Music where she is improving her vocal skills. She was cast in the Ensemble in the Christmas Carol. She really enjoys RCT!!
Harper Pilgreen is appearing in her 6th RCT show. When not on stage, she enjoys playing soccer, reading, and hanging out with friends. She thinks her parents are the best!
Audrey is homeschooled and will be starting her sophomore year in the fall. She's been a part of numerous RCT productions and was most recently involved in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as a member of the Witch's Army. In her spare time, she enjoys art, playing guitar and soccer, and hanging out with her family.
Emma Smith (Ensemble) is excited to be performing in her first show, she fell in love with this play this past school year and could not pass up an opproutinity to try out. Emma will be in 4th grade this coming year and enjoys running cross country and tumbling outside of school.
Lily Stewart is 10 years old. She is new to theater with a previous role in Cluckster as a member of the ensemble.
Makenzie is 14 years old and is going into 10th grade this fall at Gracepoint Christian Academy. Though this is her first show with RCT, her friends have tried many times to convince her to join the world of theatre, and she is so glad she finally did! In her free time Makenzie loves to read, write, and do basically anything that involves hanging out with her friends!
Braelynn Turner is in Junior High at Weston. She is an active member in GT Music, as well as many other extracurricular activities. She is part of the Ensemble in Singin' In The Rain Jr. Her last production at The Dixie was Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus.
Chloe Dot Walsworth is 12 years old.she is delighted to be in singing in the rain. This is Chloe's second show her first being Duffy in annie.chose is happy to be apart of Ruston community Theater. she has made lots of new friends since she has started with RCT.
This is Ava’s 10th time taking the stage in a RCT production. She is excited to bring her love of dance and acting together in performing her role as one of Kathy’s girls. She will be a 9th grader at Ruston High School in the fall and is a member of the freshman volleyball team.
13 year old Kaejha Stewart is funny, full of life, and has a great personality. She meets no stranger and is no stranger to the RCT stage. Since her first show in 2019, she has been in several RCT productions. She loves her theater family and the friendships that are formed through it. She hopes you have a great time watching the show.
Mia Le is a pianist, vocalist, and artist, going into the 7th grade at A.E.Phillips Laboratory School. Singing in the Rain Jr. will be Mia's 7th show at RCT. She has previously played Annie in Annie, Beverly in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Young Fiona in Shrek Jr., Young Anna in Frozen Jr. Little Kid 1 in Matilda Jr., and Young Kangaroo in Suessical Jr.
Ensley is an incoming talented theatre and voice student at RJHS. This is her 2nd performance with RCT. Prior performances include; The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, A Year with Frog and Toad (Frog), Winnie the Pooh Kids (Owl), The Wizard of Oz (Mayor of Munchkinland), Annie(Tessie) and Seussical Jr. (Mrs. Mayor). From 2021 to 2024, Ensley performed in metro New Orleans.
Audrey is 10 years old and is a student at Choudrant Elementary School. She is on the CES cheer team and loves singing, dancing, and theater! Audrey has performed in several RCT productions such as Shrek, Jr., Annie, and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. She has a passion for acting and is looking forward to being a part of Singing in the Rain, Jr.
Dr. Steele Moegle is an Associate Professor at Louisiana Tech University where she teaches Applied Piano and Music History. For RCT, she has most recently directed White Christmas ('24), Annie the musical ('24), and Elf the Musical ('22). Her husband, Forrest is a local attorney that teaches in the COB at Tech. They have 3 children, Riley, Alma, and new son-in-law, Will.
Rebekah Heiden is a Senior at Louisisana Tech majoring in Music Education. Rebekah has been involved at RCT for many years both on and off the stage. She honored to be Stage Manager for Singin' in the Rain JR.
Melanie has been involved with RCT since 2017. She has been on stage in The Music Man as a Pick-a-Little Lady, Anne of Green Gables as Mrs. Barry, and Southern Hospitality as D.Davya Davidson. She has worked off-stage as stage crew, sound, and costumer. When not in Ruston, Melanie teaches history and directs plays in the drama department at Mt. Olive Christian School.
Scot Baronet has been choreographing over forty years. A protege of the famous Bob Fosse, he choreographed for Ice Capades for 27 years. At 14, he made his Broadway debut as Gideon in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. In addition to his choreography experience, Scot also appeared on the Michael Jackson Thriller video and has worked for 20 years with the Strauss in Monroe.
This is David's 5th show with Ruston Community Theatre having been Set and Light Designer for Frozen, Jr., Shrek, Jr., Annie, and White Christmas previously. David is the Technical Director and Theatre Coordinator for Grambling State University Theatre Arts Department. He resides in West Monroe with his wife, Laura, of 33 years. Follow him on Instagram at scene.wizard
A native of Mansfield, LA. Currently the sound Engineer for the Music Department of Grambling State University. A musician at The church of Restoration in Grambling, LA. And Mt. Harmony Baptist of Ruston, LA. Owner of D Mitch Entertainment Productions, LLC.
A sophomore at Louisiana Tech University, Riley is majoring in Piano Performance with a secondary in Voice. He's currently playing piano in the jazz and pop music ensembles on campus. He's also a long time performer in RCT, performing in Fiddler on the Roof, Cinderella, Elf, and many more.
Singin’ In The Rain JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY mtishows.com
