BASED ON THE “PETE THE CAT” SERIES OF BOOKS BY KIMBERLY AND JAMES DEAN
BASED ON THE “PETE THE CAT” SERIES OF BOOKS BY KIMBERLY AND JAMES DEAN
CAST CAST
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BUSSY GOWER
DAMON GUERRASIO
KYLE LAWRENCE
BRANDON GUZMAN
MELISSA MORRIS
IZZY ENRIQUEZ
CAST CAST
PETE PETE
BRANDON GUZMAN BRANDONGUZMAN
JIMMY JIMMY
BUSSY GOWER BUSSYGOWER
DAD/GUS THE PLATYPUS/BARNABY/SHARK DAD/GUSTHEPLATYPUS/BARNABY/SHARK
DAMON GUERRAISO DAMONGUERRAISO
MOM/GRUMPY TOAD/MRS. CREECH/MONA LISA
MOM/GRUMPYTOAD/MRS.CREECH/MONALISA
BEKAH-LYNN BROAS BEKAH-LYNNBROAS
OLIVE/ CAT CATCHER/ ELOISE/ASTRONAUT OLIVE/CATCATCHER/ELOISE/ASTRONAUT
IZZY ENRIQUEZ IZZYENRIQUEZ
SWING (PETE/JIMMY/DAD) SWING(PETE/JIMMY/DAD)
KYLE LAWRENCE KYLELAWRENCE
SWING (MOM/OLIVE) SWING(MOM/OLIVE)
MELISSA MORRIS MELISSAMORRIS
GRADES 8-12
OnceUponaMattress BeetlejuiceJr.
GRADES 4-7: SOLD OUT
Disney'sAliceinWonderlandJr. NoBodytoMurder ShrektheMusicalJr. OneofDenver’smostacclaimedyouth theatreprograms,offering opportunitiestoworkalongside professionaltheatreartistsandbepart ofaward-winningproductionsthatare opentoeveryone.Studentswill developacting,singing,anddancing techniquesinanintensiverehearsal schedulethatculminatesinsold-out performancesintheElaineWolf Theatre.Forallthetheateraficionados outthere,thisisyourtimetoshine!
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JACOBAUTEN(Production&TechnicalManager):Isproudofallthehardworkthat thecastandcrewhasbroughttothiswonderfulproductionofPetetheCat!Jacob graduatedfromtheCollegeofSanteFeofNewMexicowithaBFAinScenicdesignand Technicaldirection.Afterschool,hehasworkedprofessionallyintheindustryfor15 years.HewasMasterCarpenterattheArvadaCenterfor10yearsthenLeadcarpenterat LFXinc.JacobisverypleasedtobeapartoftheJCC/ElaineWolfeforthepast8months, andislookingforwardtomuchmorehardworkandamazingproductions.Jacobwould liketothankhisfamilyandfriendsforalltheirloveandsupport,especiallyhisWife MelissaandDaughterJane.
BEKAH-LYNNBROAS(Mom/GrumpyToad/Mrs.Creech/MonaLisa)isstokedtobein thisfantasticcastandproduction,makingherDCTdebut!BiggratitudeforMatt!She recentlyreturnedtoDenverfromSanFranciscowheresheworkedandtrainedasan actor.HerfavoriteColoradocreditsincludeFrauSchmidt(SoundofMusic)attheFine ArtsCenter,Jill/Barb(HopeandGravity)atBETC,andmostrecentlyanearanddear role/experienceasGingy/SugarPlum(Shrek)withSasquatchasPACE.#FREAKFLAGSFLY Here'stousingyourvoiceandcreatingarttogetherinatimeofcollapse.Biglovetoher people!@bekah lynn b
FALLONROSEDALTON(CostumeDesigner)FallonRoseisalifelongloverofthearts; andagraduatefromtheTheatreArtsprogramattheUniversityofSouthFlorida.Her historyrangesfromcostuming,toscenicdesign,stagemanagementandmore.Thisis hersecondproductionwiththeJCC,andsheissoexcitedtobeinvolvedwithother projectscominginthenearfuture.PetetheCatholdsaspecialplaceinherheart;with themessuchasovercomingadversity,andwalkingtothebeatofyourowndrum.
IZZYENRIQUEZ(Olive/CatCatcher/Eloise/Astronaut)IzzyEnriquezgraduatedfrom TexasStateUniversitywithaBFAinTheaterPerformanceandProduction.Heracting creditsincludeTheBoysintheBand(Cover),RomeoandJuliet(LadyMontague, Apothecary),KeepYourLightOn,Pandora(Pandora),TheRockyHorrorShow(Eddie,Dr. Scott),Newsies(SpotConlon),andAllShookUp(MayorMatilda).Shewouldliketothank heramazingfamilyfortheirendlesssupportandherpartner,Zoe,forallherlove.
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ANNAMARIEGOOSLEY(SetDesigner)
AnnamarieGoosley,alsoknownas“Goose,”is theScenicDesignerforthisproductionofPetetheCat.Sheisthrilledtoseeitallcome togetherandexcitedthatthismarksherfirstproductionwithDenverChildren’sTheatre attheMizel.Priortothisshow,shehasworkedonnumerouschildren’sandcollegiate productionsinUpstateNewYork,includingDon’tLetthePigeonDrivetheBus!The Musical,DragonsLoveTacos,andmostrecently,AirnessbyChelseaMarcante.She wouldliketothanktheMizelTheatreforwelcomingherasadesigner,aswellasthe incrediblestaffwhomadethisproductionpossible.Shehopesyou’llletyourimagination takeoverandjumpintothisworldwithJimmyandPetetheCat.Enjoy!
BUSSYGOWER(Jimmy)(she/her)BussyGower(she/her)isthrilledtobemakingher DenverChildren’sTheatredebut.SomepreviousColoradocreditsinclude:Romeo& Juliet(Mercutio),Hair(Jeanie),FirstDate(Casey),Baby!(Lizzie),Footloose(Urlene),The GreatAmericanTrailerParkMusical(Pippi)-2019TrueWestAward.SelectRegional Credits:IntotheWoods(LittleRed),AMidsummerNight’sDream(Hermia),Legally Blonde(Margot).NationalTour:AChristmasCarol(Lucy).OriginallyfromAnchorage, Alaska,BussystudiedactingatRadfordUniversity.SheisafounderandArtisticDirector ofMileHighYouthTheatreinDenver.WhileshehasbeenfocusedonMHYTsinceits launchinAugust2023,sheissoexcitedtobebackonstageandisgratefultoher businesspartnerandMHYTteamformakingthathappen.“Formystudents.”Instagram: @milehighyouththeatre
DAMONGUERRASIO(Dad/GusthePlatypus/Barnaby/Shark)Damonisdelightedto returntoDenverChildren’sTheatreafterlastappearinginTheLittlePrincein2019. OtherDenverChildren’sTheatrecreditsinclude:SleepingBeautyandRumpelstiltskin. OtherregionalTYAcreditsinclude:Charlotte’sWeb,EllaEnchanted,LyletheCrocodile, andJunieBJones(ArvadaCenter);TheNutcracker,SleepyHollow,SnowWhiteandthe SevenMartians,AladdinandtheWonderfulLamp,Rumpelstiltskin,Emperor’sNew Clothes,FrogPrince,YoungKingArthur,RobinHoodandTheLittleMermaid(Miners Alley).DamonisalsocurrentlyappearinginTheOddCouple(FemaleVersion)atMiners AlleythroughMarch8th.Enjoytheshow!
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BRANDONGUZMAN(PetetheCat)
BrandonGuzmánisaDenverbasedactorandis thrilledtobemakingareturntotheDenverChildren’sTheatre.Someofhiscreditsinclude SveninFrozen(ArvadaCenter)ShakespeareintheParkingLot:Romeo&Juliet,A MidsummerNight’sDream(DCPATheatreCompany)TheCityDogandThePrairieDog, CasaAlfonsa,NativeGardens,TheGuavaTree/ElGuayabo(CreedeRepertoryTheatre) MarioinArdientePacencia(MilagroTheatre)RitchieValensinBuddyTheBuddyHolly Story,OnYourFeet.(TownHallArtsCenter)HeisalsostaringinJustLikeUsat(SuTeatro) Training:B.F.AinMusicalTheatreatTheUniversityofTampa.@Brandonguzman13
LAURENHERGENRETER(StageManager)LaurenisexcitedtobeworkingatDCT!Some showsshe’sstagemanagedinclude:SeeWhatIWannaSee,RENT(Ignite);OtherDesert Cities,AlwaysaBridesmaid,Curtains,FunnyGirl(Vintage);...Forum,LittleShopof Horrors,TheWeddingSinger(Northglenn);BiteSize(DCPA);WakeyWakey,1984,Bullina ChinaShop,Airness,TheCovidWife,Jeremiah(Benchmark);Tomfoolery(AuroraFox); PlaidTidings(TownHall);SameTimeNextYear,MoonForTheMisbegotten(Cherry Creek);Joseph,Fiddler,LittleMermaid,SouthPacific(PNTC).Thankstoeveryone involvedinthisshowforalltheirhardwork!
LUCIHERNANDEZ(DeckHand)
LuciwillbeattendingUNCforthereMusicalTheatre BFAprogramstartingtheupcomingschoolyear.Shehasbeenworkingintheatremost ofherlifebothonandoffstage.LuciisalongtimeproductionassistantforthePluss theatresummerprogramwiththeMizelArtsandCulturalCenter.Alsoshehasactedin over13productionsthroughoutherlife.
KYLELAWERENCE(Swing1-Dad/Jimmy/Pete)KyleJLawrenceisaDenverbasedactor, teachingartistandmusician.He’smostrecentlybeenseenatDCTinCharlotte’sWeb. Othercreditsinclude:Tempest,RichardII,KingLear,MuchAdoAboutNothing(CSF), Romeo&Juliet,Macbeth,AsYouLikeIt(BowlswiththeBard),AMidsummerNight’s Dream(AgendaTheatre),Inheritance(VintageTheatre)
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KEVINMCVEIGH(BoardOp)istheresidenttheatretechnicianfortheMizelArtsand CultureCenter.Hisjourneyintheatrebeganduringhisjunioryearofcollege.Hisinterest inthetechnicaltheatreblossomedduringthistimeasalightingtechnicianatSacred HeartUniversity.Transitioningintothebroaderrealmofentertaining,Kevinthrivedasa productionassistantinfilmandcommercialprojects,honinghisorganizationalskillsand industryknowledge.
PAOLAMIRANDA(Choreographer)PaolaMiranda(She,Her,Ella):Bornandraisedin SanJuan,PRtoafamilyofactorsandperformers.Sheisabilingualactor,choreographer andteachingartistinandaroundDenver.MostofherperformanceworkisinTheatrefor YoungAudiencesandsherecentlydebutedasaplaywrightwithherfirstTYAbilingual playcalledTheAdventuresofJuanBoboandisworkingonhersecondplayalongwithcowriterKatePoling.OtherTYAcreditsincludeSnowWhite&theSevenMartians,Mother Goose,TheLegendofSleepyHollow,TheStoryoftheNutcrackerandThePrincessand thePea(MATYA).
MELISSAMORIS(Swing2-Mom/Olive)Iselatedtobeapartofthisproductionwithsuch aterrificcastandcrew!Herfavoriterolesinclude:GraceinTheNoteworthyLifeof HowardBarnes,Lucytheslut/ThistletwatinAvenueQ!(BDTStage)PeterInPeterPan, MinnieFayInHello,Dolly!(Candlelight),WilburinCharlottesWeb,JoJoinSeussicalthe Musical,JunieB.InJunieB.JonestheMusical(ArvadaCenter).Shewouldliketothank herhusbandJacob,herdaughterJane,andtherestofherfamilyandfriendsfortheir loveandsupport!
JENORF(LightingDesigner)isafreelancescenicandlightingdesigner,workingfor severalcompaniesintheMetroareaandacrossthecountry.Recentworksinclude lightingdesignfor“Futurity”,“IntheTranches”,“HurricaneDiane”,and“ThePavillion”. ForDenverChildren’sTheatre,shewasthelightingdesignerfor“TheLittlePrince”and “TheJungleBook”amongmanyothers.ShehasworkedwiththeWolfTheatreAcademy foradecadeonprojectsincluding“Matilda”,“Heathers”,“LegallyBlonde”,“Pippin”,and manyothers.Otherfavoriteprojectsincludelightingfor“Red”,“MissSaigon”,“Arabian Nights”,“BigFish”,“SeeWhatIWannaSee”,“BloodyBloodyAndrewJackson”,Davis ContemporaryDance,andthetourofMekongJoe,andscenicdeisgnsfor“Rashomon”, “PorgyandBess”,“Chicago”,TheLegendofSleepyHallow”,“Spamalot”and“TheColor Purple”.
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ELISABETHSELLS(EducationAssistant)ElisabethisaJunioratUNCstudyingTheatre EducationandTheatreStudies.Sheissohonoredtohavebeenabletoworkonthe EducationGuideforDCT'sTYAproduction.Upongraduationshehopestocontinue workingwiththeatresintheireducationdepartments.ShewouldliketothankGillian McNallyforhersupport.
ZACHSTAILEY(MusicDirector)ZachisveryexcitedandgratefultobebackwithDenver Children'sTheaterforhissecondyear!He'sbeenactivelyinvolvedintheDenvertheater communitysince2011,eitheronstageasanactororsittingatapianoasamusician.It's beenablasttobeapartofsuchafungroupofpeople,learningmusictogetherand bringingthiscuteandsillyshowtolife.Ahugethankstoallwhomakethispossible!
ELISETHOMPSON(EducationAssistant)EliseThompsonisaSeniorTheatreEducation majorattheUniversityofNorthernColorado.Sheiscurrentlystudentteachinginan elementaryschooldramaandartclassroominDenver.Shehopestocontinueworking withyoungstudentsandinspiringtheminandoutsideoftheclassroomthroughtheatre!
MATTZAMBRANO(Director)MattisaLatinoperformingartistandfacilitatorbasedin Denver.TYADirectingCreditsinclude:NationalTours:TheNatGeoAmazingAlmanac TriviaShow(NatGeoKids);LuigiLemoncello’sLibrary-Live!(PenguinPublishing);The StoryPiratesLive!;SpyonHistory!(WorkmanPublishing);Regional:JunieB.Jones:The Musical(ArvadaCenter);TomásandtheLibraryLady(DenverChildren’sTheater);TheCity DogandThePrairieDog(CreedRep).Formoreinfovisitwww.MattZambrano.com
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