WELCOME
A S E A S O N O F T R A N S F O R M A T I O N
I believed in one simple truth: when a community gathers around a story, we change—together. Over the last few years, we’ve grown from a handful of productions to a bustling slate of performances, concerts, classes, and youth programs. That growth hasn’t been accidental; it’s been powered by you—our audience, artists, educators, volunteers, partners, and the City of Mauldin showing up, lending your voice, and daring to imagine what theatre in this space can be.
This season, you’ll see that spirit on full display. We’re stretching artistically, investing in new talent, and deepening our commitment to accessibility and education. From bold mainstage titles to opportunities for young performers, every moment on our stage is designed to spark connection between neighbors, across generations, and within ourselves.
28
SEP 2019 • 7PM
• CULTURAL CENTER OF MINNEOSOTA
None of this happens without an extraordinary network of people. To our creative teams and crews who build worlds from scratch, our performers who pour their hearts into the work, our staff and volunteers who make the magic run, and our sponsors and donors who fuel the mission thank you. And to you, seated here tonight: your presence matters. You complete the story.
Here’s to a year of brave storytelling, generous community, and the kind of nights that linger long after the curtain falls. I’m honored to share this season with you.
Kristofer Parker
See you after the show, Kristofer Parker Theatre Director
Mauldin Theatre Company
BEETLEJUICE JR.
Music and Lyrics by Eddie Perfect
Book
by Scott Brown & Anthony King
Based on the Geffen Company Picture, With A Story by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson
B R A Y L E N L E E
K A T H L E E N K W O K
S A R A G U S H U E
J O R D A N H E I D L E R
J O R D A N H E I D L E R
J O H N N Y N E A L
P A U L K W O K
S A R A G U S H U E
D A V I D S H A R P
J E R E M Y P R E S S L E Y
J O N A H “ W I L L O W ” C O L L I N S
B E C K E T T F O X X
B A R B A R A E N G L I S H
J A K E S H E R I D A N
O N Y X X G E D D E S
MEET THE CAST
CAST OF BEETLEJUICE JR.
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A R O N S H E L L
J O A N N A S M I T H
B R O D Y H A M I L T O N
K Y L E K E R R
E M M A G A I N E Y
L U N A G A R C I A
ENSEMBLE
BEETLEJUICE JR.
Prolouge: “Invisible”
“The Whole “Being Dead” Thing”
“Ready, Set, Not Yet”
“The Whole “Being Dead” Thing” - Part 2"
“The Whole “Being Dead” Thing” - Part 3"
“Let’s Clean Up”
“Dead Mom”
“No Reason”
“Ghosts”
“Invisible - Reprise”
“Say My Name”
“Day-O - The Banana Boat Song”
“Showtime!”
“Girl Scout”
“That Beautiful Sound”
“What I Know Now”
“Home - Part 1"
“Home - Part 2"
“Jump In The Line”
PRODUCTION TEAM
Kristofer Parker - Director Kristofer is thrilled to return to the MYC stage! Recent credits include Phil Davis in White Christmas (GT), Eddie in Sister Act (GT), Black in Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party (MTC), Jamal in Escape to Margaritaville (GT), Dr. Madden/Fine in Next to Normal (CS), Donkey in Shrek (GT), and Nick Bottom in Something Rotten (MTC). Other notable performances include Jimmy Early in Dreamgirls (CS), Seaweed in Hairspray (GT), and roles in The Wiz, The Hot Mikado, Rent, Songs for a New World, and more.
Joel DuPont - Music Director
Joel Dupont is delighted to be back with the Mauldin Theatre Company! Joel was last seen on the MCC stage in Songs for a New World. Joel has been music directing the MTC's Jr. productions since 2023's production of Cats. Other favorite Roles include: Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Emmett Forrest (Legally Blond), Ebeneezer Scrooge (A Christmas Carol),as well as Man #2 (Songs for a New World) I love you Sarah and Brielle. I Corinthians 10:31
Braylen Lee - Assistant Choreographer
Braylen Lee is exhilarated to be doing yet another production with MTC. This is his first time stepping into the production team role as a choreographer, so he is grateful and proud of the kids' hard work. You may know Braylen from previous roles such as Angel (RENT at MTC), Ritchie (A Chorus Line at Greenville Theatre), Kevin G. (Mean Girls Jr. at MTC), and Mike (A Chorus Line at MTC), to name a few. Performing is his passion, whether that’s dancing, modeling, or film acting, and he encourages everyone to put themselves out there even when it’s the scariest and to continue to be their most authentic self because someone will love that. He would like to thank Kristofer Parker for giving him this opportunity and trusting him with this position, as well as the Schendal Family for their love and support
PRODUCTION TEAM
Sara Gushue - Assistant Stage Manager
Sara Gushue (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to return to MTC! The last time Sara worked with MTC was as ASM for Noises Off. Most recently, Sara stage-managed The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time with Centre Stage. Last April, Sara traveled to Washington, D.C. as a fellow with the ACTF/LORT ASPIRE Arts Leadership Program. Other recent stage management credits include The Nutcracker with Ballet Spartanburg and Grease and Out of Order with Prairie Repertory Theatre in Brookings, SD. Recent sound credits include Better Late (Music Composition); Tartuffe (Sound Designer); Machinal (Sound Designer); It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play! (Foley/Sound Designer).
Jordan Heidler - Set Designer and Scenic Painter
Locally, Jordan has painted shows for South Carolina Children's Theatre, where he is the full-time scenic charge, Warehouse Theatre, Centre Stage, and, of course, here at Mauldin Theatre Company. Catch his next work on stage at upcoming productions of “The Mountaintop” at The Warehouse Theatre and both “Dragons Love Tacos” and “Tiara’s Hat Parade” at SCCT. In addition to his work as a set designer and scenic painter, Jordan Heidler is also a classically trained Fine Artist with a robust presence in the Upstate. Come see his fine art on display at The Community Tap in the North Main, Greenville, where he will be the featured artist for April and May, and at The Artist Next Door Annual Showcase!
Paul Kwok - Lighting Designer
Paul has been working in lighting for over a decade—both as a designer and electrician. When he’s not at the theatre, Paul enjoys reading, dancing, and shenanigans.
Some of his previous designs for MTC include: Children of Eden, Beyonce/Taylor Swift Experience, Rent, The Beyonce/Taylor Swift Experience, Prince of Egypt, The Wild Party, Sweeney Todd, A Chorus Line, Bring Back the 90s, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Other credits include include The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime; Come From Away; Peter and the Starcatcher; Once; and Godspell (CS); Time’s Tide, and Make Thick My Blood (SCGSAH); Hadestown [teen version], Rock of Ages [teen version], and Beetlejuice Jr. (JBH Rebel Theatre); Fiddler on the Roof, Hound of the Baskervilles’, and Frozen Jr. (Christchurch Episcopal School); Kinky Boots (Proud Mary Theatre Company); A Christmas Carol (Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick, GA); Little Shop of Horrors, and Freaky Friday (Florida Repertory Theatre Edu, Fort Myers, FL).
Special thanks to Thom Seymour and Kathleen Kwok.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Beckett Foxx - Costmer
Beckett Foxx creates patchwork messes out of fabric, words, photography, performance, and paint. Notable messes include: writer, director, & performance artist (The Poet & The Juggler); costume designer (Upstate Shakespeare Festival, Vagabond Shakespeare, Mauldin Cultural Center); poet, artist, & anthology editor (Game Over Books, Shoji Press). Special thanks to: my everlasting muse, Willow; the sparkle in my eye, Quincey; our comrade-in-arts, Cynthia; and my loving mother, Davina.
Barbara English - Costumer
Barbara English moved to Greenville from Liverpool, U.K., thirty-eight years ago and is the owner and Artistic Director of English Theatre Arts, where she teaches Classical Ballet. While making most of the costumes for her own productions, she has also costumed for S.C. Children's Theater ,Carolina Ballet Theatre, Ballet Spartanburg, South Carolina Governors School and Mauldin Theatre Co.
Jonah “Willow” Collins - Puppet Designer
Jonah "Willow" Collins is dedicated to creating art that expresses truth in a way irreplicable by any other medium than theatre. They have crafted a myriad of works according to their training at the Accademia dell’Arte and Coastal Carolina University, which gave them a grounded understanding of their craft and their character. Willow is inspired by alterity, relationship, and the pursuit of unanswerable questions, but inspiration is unreliable. Discovery is rooted in the open acceptance of creative ideas, and Willow believes strongly in the power of listening. Special thanks to my loving fiancé and wonderful kid for endless artistic inspiration and collaboration.
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