The Stinky Cheese Man
WHO'S WHO
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Cast- Thank you to my beautiful cast for making this the cheesiest show ever! You really “bleu” my socks off. You have worked so diligently and tried so many new things during this show. I am so proud of all of you. Love you more than my love of cheese.
Backstage crew- Thank you to Monika Locke our stage manager extraordinaire for all your work backstage and with the casting crew! Thank you to Westley Terry and Robbie Cunningham as well as Adrienne Scallan. You are the big cheese in my book!
Music- Thank you to my amazing husband, Dee Alexander, and to Elizabeth Vidos, lady chops for working with us to bring the gooey, cheese goodness in the music for this show!
Lights and sound- Thank you you to Max Ward, DeMarcus Mitchell, and Melanie Lawrence for creating the perfect fondue of fromage for this incredible show in light and sound.
Choreography- Thank you to Chloë Alexander for putting the sharp cheddar step into the moves of the choreography for these beautiful actors!
Set design- Thank you to Amy Crittenden and your family for the incredible work you have done to create an amazing set. From the cardboard construction to the repurposed cat puppet… you created a beautiful charcuterie of color and magic. Thank you for sharing my love of cardboard. This is “nacho, average set!”
Set construction- Thank you to Mark Graham for all your work! You're the Mac to our cheese!
Costumes- Thank you to Karen Pittman and your amazing crew as well as Jenn Kilpatrick, Dove Kilpatrick, Rebekah Heiden, Maddie Cunningham, Elle Hammons Kathy Shipp, & Anslei Terry for the incredible costumes that you created for this show! You've reached maximum mozzarella melt moment with these looks for our show.
Foyer Decor- Thank you to Jenn Kilpatrick and Dove Kilpatrick for your amazing work on our beautiful foyer! The views are triple cream level, and I am having a cheesy meltdown over your brilliant work!
Thank you to the beautiful smorgasbord of cheese lovers that made this show so stinking fun!
Tami L. Alexander
Chelsea is excited to be performing once again! Chelsea is a Ruston High freshman, and enjoys the talanted art program, and of course, theatre. She has been in numerous plays, her most recent role being Leona James in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. She loves to have fun with her cast mates, and hopes that you enjoy this hilarious show.
Luke Forbes is 14 and so pumped to be playing the roles of Jack the Narrator and the Prince. This is Luke's 7th show. Two of his favorite previous roles have been Charlie Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and Mr. Beaver in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Now he hopes you will sit back, relax, and enjoy The Stinky Cheese Man. Hi Melvin!!!!
Cohen is a 5th grade student at Cypress Springs Elementary. This is his first production with RCT.
Molly Foy (15) is involved with Ruston Community Theatre and serves as a freshman representative on the Youth Board. She enjoys crocheting, acting, singing, dancing, and reading. When she’s not performing, she’s playing with her Yorkshire Terrier, Daisy Mae, and baby cornsnake, Chilli.
A seventh grader at Choudrant High School, Ava loves all things theater! This is her third RCT play, having been in the ensemble cast of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and A Christmas Carol. She is a member of her school choir and serves on the Student Council. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing stories and illustrating.
Bella is in sixth grade at Choudrant High School, and is involved in cheer, cross country and choir. This is her second RCT play, and her theater debut was in the ensemble of A Christmas Carol. Bella is thankful for the new friendships she has made so far through RCT. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing and baking.
Anna Kate is a fifth grader ar A.E. Phillips. Although this is her first role in a Ruston Community Theatre Play, she has realized the stage is the best place to be. Anna Kate sings in her school's choir, dances hip hop, playsher guitar, and is part of her Girl Scout troop.
Allie Jo is 8 years old and is thrilled to be back for her third show with RCT! When she’s not shining on stage, she loves playing the piano, singing her heart out, and making her friends laugh. Her favorite role was playing the mischievous little brother Manny Heffley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she enjoys being part of it!
Ten-year-old Rylie Ann is a burst of energy who loves all things arts! From playing piano and singing in the choir to cheering with her cheer squad, she keeps her powerful voice in action all year long. She’s excited to play the speedy Rabbit in her fourth show with RCT and can’t wait to share her enthusiasm, talent, and big stage smile with the audience!
Alexis is a sophomore at Ruston High School. She's a member of the RCT Youth Council. This is her thirteenth show with RCT. When she's not acting, she loves playing piano, and performing with the RHS Choir. Alexis hopes you enjoy the show.
Anniston is a 7th grader, and this is her 11th show with RCT. Her favorite role was the White Stag in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. When she's not performing on stage, Anniston enjoys writing her own plays, making up choreography, singing, and dancing!
Mary Brooks is in the 6th Grade at I.A Lewis. She likes Drawing, Baking, Cooking, and listening to music when she is not on stage. This is her fourth RCT show. Her favorite show so far has been The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Mary Brooks is happy to be with her friends in this funny show. She hopes that you enjoy the show with lots of laughs!
Vaida Carroll, a promising 10 year old at Cedar Creek, is excited to play Chicken Licken. A rising 5th grade star, Vaida was last seen as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. Her previous RCT roles include Chirag in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Lucy in The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe, Rolf in Sleepy Hollow, and Molly in Annie. Enjoy the show!
Davy is an 8th grade homeschool student, and this is his second RCT production. His last role was Creighton the Cretin in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." He loves being a part of Ruston Community Theater, and he hopes you enjoy the show.
John Kelly is a 6th grade homeschool student. This is his fifth shown with RCT. His last role was as Fregley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He loves being a part of Ruston Community Theater and also Act Up Drama Club.
Sophie is 9 years old, homeschooled and loves all things creative, and cross country! This is her 3rd performance with RCT and loves acting and all her friends she's made here. She hopes you enjoy the show and have lots of laughs during this one!
Charlotte Hanchey is a seventh grader at Ruston Junior High School. This is her 13th show with Ruston Comminity Theatre, and she is hyped to be the role of Cinderella!! Outside of theatre, she enjoys singing, cheerleading, and bedazzling. She hopes you enjoy this show full of "fairly stupid" tales.
Drew is an 8th grade student and this is his 6th RCT production. He was most recently in in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. He looks forward to sharing laughs with you!
Jackson is a high school freshman. This is his second RCT production. He was last seen in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. He hopes you enjoy the show as much as he's enjoying performing. Be sure to heed his warnings!
Hudson is happy to be part of this production and is participating in his first theatrical performance. He enjoys trying new things, staying active, and spending time with friends. Hudson is grateful for the opportunity to learn and perform with the cast and appreciates the support of his family and directors.
Eutaw Sharpton is a 6th grader at Choudrant High School. This is her first production with RCT after her twin sister, Nola, asked her to audition with her. She has been a part of athletics for several years and theatre is a new adventure for her. Eutaw hopes to continue learning about theatre in future shows!
Nola Sharpton is a 6th grader at Choudrant High School. This is her second play with RCT. Previously she has played a Valentine's Student & Ensemble in Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical. Nola has made so many new friends in theatre and is loving her time with RCT as well as learning new theatre skills in Act Up Drama Club.
Nathan is in the 4th grade at Quitman High School. He is involved in the Jackson Parish Gifted and Talented Academics program. His favorite pastimes involve all things to do with Rubik's cubes. His future plans include attending MIT, as well as becoming a chef, a scientist, and a YouTuber. Stinky Cheese Man is his first RCT play.
Bethany is a freshman at Quitman High School. She is involved in many extracurricular activities such as BETA, FBLA, FFA, etc. She is also in the Gifted and Talented program at her school and enjoys singing and playing bass guitar. Bethany throws discus for the school track & field team. Stinky Cheese Man makes her 3rd play with the Ruston Community Theater.
Bryleigh is a homeschooled 3rd grader and member of Classical Conversations. This is her production and is eager to follow in her older brother's footsteps. She loves to be silly and make others laugh and hopes to do so for all of you.
Eli is a homeschooled 6th grader and part of Classical Conversations. He was in the ensemble of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and Singing in the Rain. He loved his experiences and has wanted to audition for every show since. This production will be his first lead role and entertaining his sisters at home has prepared him perfectly for it. Get ready to laugh!
Nash Kilpatrick has been doing theatre with RCT since he was 6 years old! He has shared the stage with his siblings, cousins, daddy, uncle, pappy; with his Tia playing flute in the pit; his momma photographing the shows! This is his first show to do without any family by his side. But performing along side his theatre family has been incredible!!! Enjoy this silly show!
Scout is a freshman at Choudrant High School, and is so excited for her 13th show! You may have previously seen her as Patty Farrell in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, or as Assistant Number 1 in Singing in the Rain. Whenever she's not on the stage, you can find her with friends, or playing piano. Get ready for a great show!
Sarah is a 6th grade student at I.A. Lewis making her 2nd RCT appearance after being in the ensemble of Fiddler on the Roof. Outside of school, Sarah dances with LG Dance Studio and Twin City Ballet Company. Sarah also likes reading books, but don’t let that fool you! She’s just as addicted to technology as the rest of us! Unfortunately. Moving on— it’s time for the show!
Sarah is a 6th grade student at I.A. Lewis making her 2nd RCT appearance after being in the ensemble of Fiddler on the Roof. Outside of school, Sarah dances with LG Dance Studio and Twin City Ballet Company. Sarah also likes reading books, but don’t let that fool you! She’s just as addicted to technology as the rest of us! Unfortunately. Moving on— it’s time for the show!
Harper Pilgreen is appearing in her 8th RCT production. When she isn’t on stage, she loves to play soccer and run track for Ruston Junior High, listen to music, and hang out with friends. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Anslei is glad to be on the RCT stage once again. She has previously participated in many RCT productions on and off stage. She has been a stage hand and helped with costumes in multiple productions. Anslei would like to thank everyone who came to see the show and to thank the cast for an enjoyable experience during the rehearsals and run of the show.
Melanie has been involved with RCT since 2017. She has been on stage in productions such as The Music Man as a Pick-a-Little Lady, and Anne of Green Gables as Mrs. Barry. Melanie has worked off-stage as stage management/crew, sound, lights, costume assistant, or costumer. When not in Ruston, Melanie teaches history and theatre at Mt. Olive Christian School in Athens, LA.
