CAST
Older Edward......................................................................................Lance Overdorff
Younger Edward............................................................................................Briam Sky
Older Sandra.........................................................................................Jules Straughn*
Younger Sandra..................................................................................... Olivia Ritchal*
Will........................................................................................................... Everett Ryan*
Young Will..................................................................................................Foster Thrift
Josephine:...................................................................................................Olivia Olson
Amos:...........................................................................................................Cam Taylor
Karl the Giant....................................................................................Jiovonni Mitchell
Witch............................................................................................Brittnei Beauchamp*
Young Jenny Hill....................................................................................Heidi Gossen*
Older Jenny Hill...........................................................................Brittnei Beauchamp
Don Price:..........................................................................................Jonathan Lehew*
Little Lambs:..................................Faith Blose, Aléssandra Courson, Olivia Ritchal
Zacky Price........................................................................................Mar‘rico Murrell*
Dr. Bennett....................................................................................................Eddie Gert
Mayor of Ashton/General.......................................................................Aaron Rivas*
Fisherman/Red Fang................................................................................Rieley Ferrer
Mermaid.......................................................................................Alessandra Courson
Will’s Son.....................................................................Jaxon Streeter/Easton LeDoux
Ensemble: Jacob Smith, Bella Dalton, Faith Blose, Hayden Bentley, Cash Million, Kevin Maple, Brooklyn Strunk
* Featured Dancer
Understudies perform Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. as listed Gavin Cole/Older Edward, Cash Million/Younger Edward, Kiera Link/Older Sandra, Aléssandra Courson/Younger Sandra, Faith Blose/Josephine, Eddie Gert/Amos, Brooklynn Strunk/Witch, Carlee Musgrove/Older Jenny Hill
Please silence all cell phones. Please refrain from texting during the performance. No photographs or recording equipment allowed due to copyright law.
Thank you and enjoy the performance!
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
BRITTNEI BEAUCHAMP (Witch / Adult Jenny Hill) would like to thank her wonderful partner Branden, and their two kids, Riley and Lincoln, for all of their love and support. She would also like to thank her three sisters, Melody, Faith, and Dylan for always being there. Some of her favorite roles include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa Peretti), Theory of Relativity (Amy), 9 to 5: The Musical (Violet Newstead), and Godspell (Sonia/Self). Thank you to this wonderful cast & crew for all of their hard work on this show. It’s been an absolute pleasure! I love you mom, and keep creating friends.
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HAYDEN BENTLEY (Shepard / Ensemble) is very happy to be in Big Fish. This is his sixth show. He was previously in A Christmas Carol (Topper, Fezziwig Guest, Undertakers Boy, and Horseboy), It Runs In The Family (Dr.Connoly), Peter and the Starcatcher (Hawking Clam), Alice in Wonderland (Tweedle Dum and King of Hearts), and Almost, Maine (Phil). He graduated from Macarthur High School in Lawton, Oklahoma and now attends Rose State College majoring in Film Studies and Digital Media.
FAITH BLOSE (Alabama Lamb / Ensemble) is excited to help bring the bright and bold world of Big
Fish to life! Along with playing a bubbly cheerleader, some of her favorite roles include Into The Woods (Stepmother), The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (Helena US/ Flo), and The Little Mermaid (Flotsam). She also has a dance background and has been involved in productions such as The Nutcracker, Coppelia, and Swan Lake. Faith would like to shout out her amazingly supportive family and her sweet friends for putting up with all her weird voices and hilarious dad jokes. Y’all are rockstars!
GAVIN COLE (Ensemble / Edward Understudy) is making his debut at Rose State. He has been performing around OKC for the past four years. Some of his favorite roles are Jean Valjean in Les Misérables School Edition (Kismet Arts Studio & Theatre) and Dr. Neville Craven in The Secret Garden (Lyric Academy). He would like to thank his castmates and his parents for their inspiration and support.
ALESSANDRA COURSON (Alabama Lamb / Ensemble) is a first-year Theatre major at Rose State College. Aléssandra has been in many theater productions, beginning with an Italian version of Nativity Play (Baby Jesus), Midsummer Nights’ Dream (Philip), Mama Mia (Ensemble), One Act Country Gothic (Ensemble), Puffs (Moaning Myrtle, Hermione 1,
Dementor, Frenchy, Draco Malfoy
Son, Colin Creevey, and Ginny), Something Rotten (Bard Beauty), One Act This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing (Village Girl and Ensemble) earning a medal for Spotlight Actress, Alice In Wonderland (Duchess), and Matilda (Acrobat and Revolting Children ensemble). She’s performed nine shows from the list at her previous High School Carl Albert. Now at Rose State, she’s done Alice In Wonderland playing Duchess, Lily Flower, and Alice Older Sister. She would love to thank her family and friends for believing in her and pushing her to a limit they know she can pass. Along with her past teacher Mrs. Orr-Addams, for introducing her to theatre.
LANCE OVERDORFF (Edward Bloom)
Lance is pleased to be returning to the Rose State College stage. Other shows he has performed at RSC include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Mitch Mahoney), Titanic the Musical (Barrett) and Mr. Bumble in OLIVER! He has been doing theatre for many years around Oklahoma including Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden (Poteet Theater), Dan in Next to Normal (Stage 405), Nostradamus in Something Rotten (Shawnee Little Theater), Jerry Lukowski in The Full Monty (Stage Door Theater), Ash in Evil Dead the Musical (Harrah), Thenardier in Les Miserables (Theater Tulsa),
Javert in Les Miserables (Ardmore Little Theater), Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast ( El Reno Community Theater), Marvin in Falsettos (Shoestring Productions), and Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (Bethany Stage). He has also toured internationally with The Will Rogers Follies, Christmas Carol, and Beauty and the Beast. He would like to thank Kim, Brandon, Amy, Tracey and the cast and crew for this opportunity and all their hard work. He would also like to thank Tennent, Herbey, Bunkey, and Gerrey for the opportunity to do what he loves. Be the Hero and Be Kind.
BRIAM SKY (Young Edward) is making his Rose State debut. He is very excited to be a part of this cast. Some of his regional productions include: The Rocky Horror Show, (Phantom/US Eddie/Dr. Scott) A Christmas Carol (Turkey Boy), Will Rogers Interactive (swing Will Rogers) Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma; The Shark is Broken (US Dreyfuss), The Pollard Theatre; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime (Ed), Lyrics Thelma Gaylord Academy. OTHER THEATRE: The Theory of Relativity (Anthony), OKC Parks; Sense and Sensibility (Edward Ferrars), Big Fish (Edward Bloom),The Spongebob Musical (Patrick Star), Shrek The Musical (Shrek) Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy. Briam would like to thank his family for their love and support,
and all the teachers at Lyric Theatre who helped shape the performer he is today.
JULES STRAUGHN (Sandra Bloom) is thrilled to be back onstage at Rose State! She received her associate degree in Music Theatre from Rose State College and her BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma. Some previous credits include: Olive Ostrovsky (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Stage 405), SpongeBob (The SpongeBob Musical, Poteet Theatre), Snoopy (A Charlie Brown Christmas, UCO), Anne Shirley (Anne of Green Gables, Rose State), Sally Brown (You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Rose State), Ida (Die Fledermaus, UCO), and Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Longstocking, Rose State). When she is not in a play or musical, you can find her dancing, choreographing, producing dance films (IG: @jules.choreography), taking photos, or trying a new coffee shop. She would like to thank Kim, TGB, Amy, Steve, the entire cast and crew, and her family. 1 Corinthians 10:31.
OLIVIA RITCHAL (Young Sandra) is thrilled to be returning to the world of Big Fish! She is a sophomore Vocal Performance major at the University of Oklahoma. Past roles include: Rosie (Bye Bye Birdie), Katherine (Newsies), Pearl (SpongeBob), Marcy (Spelling Bee), Annabeth (The Lightning Thief), Belle (Beauty and the Beast) and Hodel (Fiddler
on the Roof). She would like to extend thanks to her parents, sisters, Mervin, and Professor Bernhardt for their constant support.
EVERETT RYAN (Will Bloom) is thrilled to be making his debut on Rose State's stage. Everett has previously been seen in the roles of Sam (Mamma Mia!) and Shakespeare (Something Rotten) at Carl Albert High School. Everett is currently studying Environmental Science here at Rose State. He would like to say thank you to his Mom, Dad, Brother, and the rest of his family for being there for his entire journey.
CAM TAYLOR (Amos Calloway) is excited to be back performing with Rose State College Theatre! He was last seen at Rose State as Bill Sykes in Oliver! in 2019, and as the Narrator in PUFFS in 2021. Some of his other favorite roles over the years include: Rail Events Productions: The Polar Express ™ Train Ride (Conductor); Sooner Theatre: Matilda The Musical (Mr. Wormwood), CABARET (Cliff Bradshaw); Pollard Theatre: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Linus), The Spongebob Musical (Ensemble); Jewel Box Theatre: The Mousetrap (Christopher Wren), The Vultures (Paul Jones); Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park: Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker (Colonel Brandon). In 2022, Cam was the winner of the Scene Award for Best Lead Actor at 3rd Act Theatre for his performance as Robert Chiltern in An Ideal
Husband, and in 2025, he won the Scene Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Harry Roat in Wait Until Dark. Cam would like to thank director Kim ThomasCobb, the fantastic cast and crew, and the audience for coming to the show!
the Dog in the Night-Time, Mr. Duvall in Mean Girls, Captain Hook in Peter Pan - A Devised Play, Ben Weatherstaff in The Secret Garden, and many more!
OLIVIA OLSON (Josephine) is a Musical Theatre major at Rose State College. She is so excited and honored to get to share the stage with so many wonderful talented people! Some of her previous Rose State College roles include; Shelby in Steel Magnolias, Frieda in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, and The Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland. She is also very excited to get to assist with costuming, and wig styling for this show! She would like to thank her friends in the show for all the fun post rehearsal shenanigans! She would also like to thank her family and friends for always being so supportive!
JIOVONNI MITCHELL (Karl), also known as Jio, is a first-year student in Theatre Performance. His first role was at Midwest City High School in the play Emma (Mr. Knightley).
JONATHAN LEHEW (Don Price) was last seen in The World Goes Round at Rose State. He has graduated from Lyric Academy and has experience in many roles such Hades in Hadestown, Christopher Boone in The Curious Incident of
MAR’RICO MURRELL (Zacky Price) is a returning Musical Theatre major here at Rose State College. He was previously in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Shermy), Peter and the Starcatcher (Ted), Achlys’ Reign (Erebus), Arabian Nights (Norman), Alice in Wonderland (Mock Turtle, Cook), and Almost, Maine (Lendall). He is extremely excited to be back for another show here at Rose State College, and he is grateful to be doing another production with such an amazing cast and crew.
HEIDI GOSSEN (Young Jenny Hill) is a first-year Theater major at Rose State College. She is excited to be a part of the cast of Big Fish. Heidi has previously performed as Alice in Rose State’s production of Alice and Wonderland, as well as other shows with Hoshall Productions, Reclaiming Arts, Stage Productions, Kismet, and her church drama troop. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her, and the cast and crew for making this show such a wonderful experience.
AARON RIVAS (Ashton Mayor / Ensemble) is a second-year Theatre major at Rose State College, and is excited to be joining the cast of Big Fish. This is his seventh show ever, with the previous being Mary
Poppins (Von Hussler), Mama Mia (Ensemble), PUFFS (Cedric/Voldy), Something Rotten (Shylock), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Prentiss). Overall, Aaron is so excited to be working with this amazing cast and crew full of amazing people. He would like to thank his friends and family for being so supportive of him and his passion. Last but not least, he’d like to thank you, the people who went out of their way to support the performing arts at Rose!
EDDIE GERT (Doctor Bennett / Ensemble / Amos Understudy) has performed in many productions at Rose State where he teaches Spanish. These include Peter and the Starcatcher (Fighting Prawn), It Runs in the Family (Dr. Bonney), Our Town (Howie Newsome), The Addams Family (Mal), 9 to 5 (Mr. Tinsworthy), A Christmas Carol (Fezziwig, Christmas Present), Titanic (Etches), and Oliver! (Ensemble). He has also performed locally at 3rd Act Theatre Company in shows such as Gaslight, A Perfect Arrangement, Hay Fever, Heartbreak House, and The Odd Couple. Eddie also enjoys working behind the scenes designing sound. Eddie would like to thank his wife and son for supporting his theatrical endeavors.
RIELEY FERRER (Red Fang / Ensemble) is a first-year student at Rose State College and is excited to make their musical theatre debut. Theatre: The Last Days of Judas
Iscariot (Judas), Moon Over Buffalo (Howard), Clue (Mr. Green), Rumors (Lenny Ganz), Fuggetaboutit! (Giovani Marino, Cannibal Lester), Alice in Wonderland (Mad Hatter), Almost, Maine (Randy) Television: It's a Wonderful Life, the Radio Play on PBS-KMOS (Martini, Dr. Campbell, Ed, etc.) They would like to thank their past theatre educators Mistie Walser and Victoria Kiker for introducing them to theatre and inspiring them to pursue it.
CARLEE MUSGROVE (Ensemble / Jenny Hill Understudy) is excited to be back on stage at Rose State. Some of her highlight roles include Molly from Peter and the Starcatcher, Annelle from Steel Magnolias, and Peppermint Patty in Charlie Brown. Carlee is very happy to be working with this amazing cast and crew. Carlee wants to thank her friends and family for supporting her.
JACOB SMITH (Ensemble) is performing on stage at Rose State for his fourth time. Previously seen as Nico in Achlys’ Reign, Husband in Before and After, Frog and Card in Alice in Wonderland, and Dave in Almost, Maine. This is Jacob’s second year at college and he is a Theatre major. He’d like to thank all the people that got him here but he said “that’s too long a list for a bio.”
BROOKLYNN STRUNK (Ensemble) is a second-year student at Rose State. You've seen
her previously as Achlys in Achlys’ Reign, as Clara in the Lorax, Humpty Dumpty and Tweedledee in Alice in Wonderland. She's incredibly excited to be performing again with her friends! She'd like to thank her Dad, Grandma, Aunt and brothers for their continued support and a special shout out to her cousins Kayden and Alexandria, you two rock! And as always, Brooklynn would like to thank her high school drama teacher Mrs. Reise for introducing her to theatre. She'd also like to thank Dr. Tracey Gregg-Boothby for her continued patience, kindness and encouragement.
CASH MILLION (Ensemble / Young Edward Understudy) was last seen in The World Goes Round at Rose State. He fell in love with performing in high school and has appeared as J. Finch in PUFFS, Charlie Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Kevin G in Mean Girls: The Musical. Cash is grateful for the amazing cast and crew and would like to thank his friends,
KIERA LINK (Ensemble / Sandra Understudy) is overjoyed to be making her musical theatre debut in Big Fish! Kiera is a first-year Chemistry major focusing on prepharmacy with a deep passion for music and performance. While this is her first stage production, she has participated in both regional and national honor choirs, where she developed a love for ensemble singing. Kiera is grateful for the
chance to begin her theatre journey with such an inspiring cast and creative team.
BELLA DALTON (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be onstage at Rose State for the first time! Bella is a sophomore at Midwest City High School where she is very involved in the theater productions, Drama Club, & International Thespian Society. She was last seen on the Midwest City High School stage in the Fall as Harriet Smith in EMMA by Kate Hamill. Other roles include: John Hathorne (The Crucible), & Ensemble (The Wiz). She would like to thank her parents, two siblings Clarkson & Blakelee, and her family & friends for being so supportive! She would also like to thank the cast & crew for gifting her such an amazing opportunity and exciting experience! Lastly, she would like to thank the director of the show, and her high school director/teacher Kim Thomas-Cobb (TC) for believing in her and inspiring her beyond what words can say!
FOSTER THRIFT (Young Will) is a young actor with extensive experience in musical theatre, live performance, and film. He has performed in a wide range of productions with organizations including Lyric Theatre, iTheatrics, Classen SAS, and Heritage Hall. Notable roles include Pugsley (The Addams Family), Earthworm (James and the Giant Peach! Jr), Bill Sykes (Oliver! Jr.), Jack (Into the Woods),
The Cat in the Hat (Seussical Jr.), Kurt Von Trapp (The Sound of Music), and The Artful Dodger (Oliver! Jr.). Foster has been recognized as an ALL STAR performer at the Junior Theater Festival. In addition to stage work, he has film experience as an extra in Cricket and The Awkward Stage, where he was given additional interactive scenes. Foster is grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with director Kimberly ThomasCobb and work alongside such a talented cast of artists in making his stage debut at Rose State College!
JAXON STREETER (Will’s Son) is thrilled to be making his stage debut in this production! This is his very first show, and he couldn’t be more excited to be part of the cast. Jaxon has loved watching his big sister perform and is especially happy to share the stage with her this time. He is grateful to the director for giving him this opportunity and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
BRANDON
TELLEZ (Stage Manager / Assistant Director)
Brandon is a full-time student at Rose State. He has performed in two shows at the college and this is his second production as Stage Manager. This is his first experience with directing and what a blast it was! Brandon is a disabled combat veteran with nearly a decade stationed at nearby Tinker Air Force Base. After a diverse career in the United States Air Force, he is excited to be pursuing education and
creative ventures. Brandon is a full time multimedia artist, he has shown art at the Uncanny Art House in Norman, and is a committee member with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. Brandon also runs a local quarterly publication in Oklahoma City, Shoot the Breeze Magazine. Brandon would like to acknowledge the countless hours of practice the actors put into this show, without their hard work and dedication this awesome production would not have come together. He would also like to thank his younger sister for always being an inspiration.
KEVIN MAPLES (Ensemble) Kevin Maples is a senior at Midwest City High School. He has been a part of six shows, including Guys and Dolls and Mr Woodhouse in Emma. Kevin has performed at Rose State once before. He is very excited to be here and hopes you enjoy the show!
FENIX KILGORE (Assistant Stage Manager) Fenix is a full time student at Rose State. She has performed in two shows at the college, and this is her first production as Assistant State Manager. She is majoring in Musical Theatre, and is excited to help along with this production.
CREATIVE TEAM
AMY NEVIUS (Choreographer) is an adjunct faculty member teaching dance technique and theory classes at Rose State College and the University of Central Oklahoma. She is also listed among the Oklahoma Arts Council’s Teaching Artist Roster and has brought arts education in the form of dance and creative movement to a wide range of participants throughout the state of Oklahoma for over 20 years. Amy holds a BFA in Dance from the University of Central Oklahoma and enjoys working as a professional dancer, aerialist, and choreographer as a founding member of Perpetual Motion Dance. Her professional performances and choreography have been a part of numerous concerts, festivals, theatre productions and arts-centered events throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, New Mexico, and California. “The Big Voices Project (2023)” marks Amy’s first production to serve as Artistic Director of Perpetual Motion Dance.
KIMBERLY THOMAS-COBB
(Director) is thrilled to make her return back to Rose State to direct a dream show! Kimberly is currently the drama teacher at Midwest City High School. Kimberly began her studies at Rose State studying Musical Theatre and finished her under-
graduate studies at the University of Central Oklahoma studying Vocal Performance. Kimberly has worked in various theatres in the metro including Painted Sky Opera, Lyric Theatre Thelma Gaylord Academy, The Bethany Stage, and more, in many different capacities; some of her favorite roles/positions include Roxie Hart in Chicago, Miranda in The Tempest, Adelaide in Guys and Doll, Julie in The Theory of Relativity. Past directing experience includes Company (RSC), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (RSC), A Year With Frog and Toad (Lyric Theatre Thelma Gaylord Academy), Emma (MCHS). A massive, eternal thank you to Rick, Tracey, Amy, Madison, and Brandon; thank you for your trust and support! The cast, crew, and my beautiful family (Gigi and Papa, Tyler, Callahan, and Cora), thank you for your undying support and love, you’ve made my dreams come true!
MADISON KELLY (Technical Director)
Madison Kelly is the new Technical Director at Rose State College, where she oversees all aspects of production design and technical operations. With a background in set design and properties management/ design, Madison brings 13 years of experience in theatre production,
and has worked in Educational Theatre for most of her career. Before joining Rose State College, she worked with the University of Central Oklahoma, Inspired Theatre, Reclaiming Arts, and Red Carpet Community Theatre, supporting a wide range of performances from Musicals, Plays, and Dance Recitals. Passionate about collaboration and student development, Madison is grateful for the opportunity to foster an environment where creativity and technical excellence meet.
DEBBIE RUEDA (Costume Coordinator) Debbie joined the Rose State College Theatre Department in February 2025 as the Costume Coordinator after retiring from a rewarding 42-year career in public education in Oklahoma and Colorado. During her years as an educator, she directed numerous musicals and theatrical productions, inspiring generations of students through the performing arts. Debbie is thrilled to be part of the Rose State College Theatre team and enjoys collaborating with the talented staff and students who bring each production to life.
TRACEY
GREGG-BOOTHBY(Music Director) is Professor of Music at Rose State College where she conducts the Rose State Chorus and Rose State Chamber Singers, teaches voice, and other undergraduate courses in music. Dr. Gregg-Boothby is an active guest choral and vocal clinician with area middle
schools and high schools. She has served as stage director and music director for numerous musical theater productions, her favorites include Chicago, Little Women, Honk!, Addams Family, and Into the Woods. Dr. Gregg-Boothby is a member of NAfME/OMEA, ACDA/ OCDA, NATS, and the Wichita tribe. TGB received her undergraduate degree in vocal performance at Oklahoma State University, Master’s degree in vocal performance from Oklahoma City University, and her DMA in Choral Conducting at the University of Oklahoma. She currently resides as an empty-nester in Oklahoma City with her husband, Seth, and their doggies Mellie, Cowboy, Charlie, Cisco and Crunchy.
STEVEN
ELKINS KENNEDY (Rehearsal Keyboard) is excited to join the RSC community in this presentation of Company. Originally from Moore, Oklahoma, Steven has a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. He has served as coach/accompanist for the music theater and opera departments at the University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University and Texas Woman’s University. He is currently coaching and accompanying students at the University of Oklahoma. He was previously seen at Rose State Theatre’s production of “ The Addams Family.” Thanks to Tracey Gregg-Boothby and Rick Nelson for this opportuniy.
By William Shakespeare
