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The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks
book and lyrics by Tom Jones
music by Harvey Schmidt
directed by Sarah Roshan

Cast and Crew

The Mute
....... Nils Swanson
El Gallo
....... Austin Terrell
Luisa
....... Kelly Twedt
Matt
....... David Allan Howell
Hucklebee
....... Jay Jakosky
Bellomy
.......

Mathew Kepler

Henry
....... David Rosen
Mortimer
....... Nathan Bock
Reviews

Cast & Crew

Production Photos


Nils Swanson - Mute
Nils Swanson has been performing in Denver for the last 25 years.  Last year he was seen in the Vic's productions of Crimes of the Heart, Catch me if you Can, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  He is excited to be playing the Mute again in another production of The Fantasticks; previously he had performed the role at the " Younger Generation Player's" theatre company 20 years ago!  Nils would like to thank all his friends, family and loved ones for their continual support.

Austin Terrell - El Gallo
Austin is happy to turn right around from Greater Tuna to The Fantasticks here at The Vic. Austin is a graduate of Baylor University with his BFA in theater performance. His credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Out of Order, Stones in his Pockets, here at The Vic, and Arcadia at The John Hand Theatre on Lowry. Austin also performs in The Battle Royale at The Bovine Metropolis Improv. Austin would like to thank his family and friends for love and courage they have given. A very heartfelt thanks to Ann for loving him through and through. Ad manes fratrum, Andrew. 

Kelly Twedt - Luisa
Kelly is thrilled to finally get the chance to play Luisa!  Originally from central Illinois, she has performed in and around Colorado since moving here to earn her master's in vocal performance from CU-Boulder.  A fan of Gilbert and Sullivan, Kelly has sung Josephine (HMS Pinafore), Angelina (Trial by Jury), and the aptly named Yum-Yum (The Mikado) all with Empire Lyric Players; recent musical theatre credits include Sally in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown with MSI Theatre and Peggy in Godspell with Aurora Fox.  Love and thanks to the amazing cast and crew, Dad, Penny, Phil, and Annie, her golden retriever.


David Allan Howell - Matt
David is excited to be working here at The Vic! A recent graduate in voice performance from The University of Colorado, he was most recently seen as Prince Dauntless in Longmont Theatre Company’s
Once Upon A Mattress, and past roles include the Baker (Into the Woods), Dr. Parker (Bat Boy), Frank Butler (Annie Get Your Gun), Sky (Guys and Dolls), Tommy (Brigadoon), and Jerry (Texas Chainsaw Massacre: the Musical). David will be heading to NYU in the fall to pursue his masters in musical theater performance 

Jay Jakosky - Hucklebee
Jay's other Colorado theatre credits include Sir Harry in Once Upon A Mattress with Longmont Theatre Company and the Purser in Anything Goes with Coal Creek Community Theatre. Jay is proud to be working in an historic space like The Vic and is having a wonderful time in Colorado theatre.

Mathew Kepler - Bellomy
Mathew is excited to be debuting at The Denver Vic! Mathew has worked around the country in many theatres in many capacities. Some of his favorite shows he has worked on include Chess (Ensemble), The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow (Costume Design, Run Crew) both with Next Stage, Joseph...Dreamcoat (Benjamin) at Town Hall Arts Center, Three Viewings (Assistant Director/Stage Manger) with Cheshire Cat in Seattle, Dog Sees God (Props Master) with The Avenue, Pirates of Penzance (Pirate/Captain of Police), The Fantasticks (Bellomy) both at Metro State College of Denver, and The Boys Next Door (Lucien P. Smith) with Vintage Theatre, the last of which led to a recurring/supporting role on the Television show Good Grief which he filmed last summer and aired on PBS this past February. Thank you to all my friends and family for constant, undying love and support. A special thank you to Lon, for his patience and understanding of my demanding theatre schedule, and for being my soul mate. And as always, for Moira. 

Doug Rosen - Henry
Doug is happy to return to The Vic where he was last seen over ten years ago as Snoopy in Charlie Brown. He is a well known member of the Denver theatre community appearing on stages from Boulder to Colorado Springs. Favorite roles include Margaret Meade in Hair and Alan Berg in God’s Country. He dedicates this performance to the memory of his father, Sherwin Rosen. 

Nathan Bock—Mortimer
Nathan is pleased to return to The Vic, where he was last seen as Richard in The Lion in Winter.  He has also recently appeared around the Denver area in Romeo and Juliet at Vintage Theatre, Rain of Terror with LIDA Project, and Hay Fever at Miner's Alley.  Nathan thanks his cast and crew for sharing their talent, his wife for her support, and his director for the chance to wield a stick. 

Sarah Roshan - Director
Sarah is excited to be directing her second show here at The Vic. She has wanted to do this show for so long and is grateful to be doing it with such an talented cast and crew. Recent directing credits include Barefoot in the Park (both at The Vic and remounted at Vintage Theatre), Humbug! (Celebrationworks), I Hate Hamlet (Evergreen Players), as well as several staged readings around the Denver area. She has participated in over 50 productions in the last two years alone as a Scenic Artist, Scenic Designer, Assistant Director, Stage Manager and has worked with many top companies in Denver including Denver Center Theatre Company, Arvada Center, Miner’s Alley Playhouse, The Vic, among others. When she is not directing you might find her house managing at The Arvada Center or photographing weddings, portraits, or other events. She wishes to thank her husband for his patience and understanding, Wade and Lorraine for keeping The Vic alive and having her back time after time, and her family for all their support and encouragement. Please visit her websites at www.trulifephotography.com or www.roshanproductions.com 

Philip Rosenberg-Watt - Music Director/Pianist
Philip is pleased to make his Denver music directing debut here at the Vic. Most recently he played for South Carolina Repertory Theater Company's production of Tomfoolery on Hilton Head Island, SC. You may have seen him on stage in Denver in recent productions of Crazy for You and Thoroughly Modern Millie with Performance Now or as Schroeder in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown with Englewood Arts. Philip would like to thank his friends, family, and Kelly for their love and support. 



Production Crew

Director
Sarah Roshan

Music Director/Pianist
Philip Rosenberg-Watt

Choreographer
Scott Wright

Assistant Director/ Stage Manager
Jessica Hutchison

Fight Choreography
Seth Maisel

Harpists
Barbara Lepke-Sims
Catherine Rands
Emily Levin

Scenic Design
Sarah Roshan

Lighting Design
Karalyn Star Pytel

Sound Design
El Armstrong

Costume Design
Susan Lyles

Properties Mistress
Kristen Case

Make-up Designer
Jessi Shwartz

Graphic Designer

Dell Domnik

Set Construction

Wade P. Wood
Darren Smith

Scenic Artist
Rachael Lanning

Executive Producer
Wade P. Wood

Associate Producer/House Manager
Lorraine J. Wood

Media Contact/Publicist
Gloria Shanstrom

Ushers
Colorado Ushers


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