SuperYou
May 26 – June 18, 2023
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Lourds Lane
Director/Choreographer: JoAnn M. Hunter
Music Supervisor: Wendy Bobbitt Cavett
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World Premiere Developmental Presentation!
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Skylight presents SuperYou, an inspiring story about resilience, overcoming grief, and remembering one’s worth. SuperYou follows the journey of a comic book artist whose superheroine creations come to life, reminding her of the incredible power of her own voice. SuperYou features a mind-blowing and diverse cast of performers, new, iconic superheroines, and an instantly singable modern score running the gamut between rock, pop, hip hop, swing, gospel, and thrilling power ballads.
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SuperYou CAST (in order of appearance)
Ash/Blast ....................................................................................................................Jenna Rubaii*
Sammy/Samantha/Seven ...............................................................................B Noel Thomas*
Jo Jo/Rise ....................................................................................................................Wren Rivera*
Missy/Ima-Mazing ..........................................................................................Shelby Griswold*
Young Katie/Lighting Girl ................................................................................Serena Parrish*
Mi Roar ...............................................................................................................Blake Zelesnikar*
Matty ................................................................................................................................Chris Oram
Mom ....................................................................................................................Melissa Anderson
Katie .................................................................................................................Kennedy Caughell*
Jay ..........................................................................................................Justin Matthew Sargent*
Super-Ensemble
Gabriel Manuel Burdette, Sarah Zapiain, King Hang, Alexis Cimoch
* Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association
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DANCE CAPTAIN
Blake Zelesnikar
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UNDERSTUDIES
Natasha Posey (Mom), Gabriel Burdette (Matty), Alexis Cimoch (Young Katie & Ima-Mazing), King Hang (Jay & Mi Roar), Sara Zapiain (Katie)
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BAND
Music Director/Keyboard ..........................................................................Bryson Baumgartel
Guitar (Acoustic & Electric) .....................................................................................Chris Newlin
Bass ..............................................................................................................................Michael Ritter
Drums and Percussion ..........................................................................Michael (Ding) Lorenz
Skylight Music Theatre 2022-2023 Season
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Associate Director ...............................................................................Lindsey Hope Pearlman
Assistant Choreographer ...............................................................................................Greg Sim
Assistant Stage Manager ........................................................................Jordan Ilyssa Angelo
Scenic Artist ..................................................................................................Annabelle Liebering
Scenic Carpenters ..............................................................Christopher Kurtz, Rollie Layman
Properties Supervisor ...........................................................................................Simone Tegge
Stitchers ......................................................Carie Bronson, Jeanne Schrank, Lauren Stoner
Electricians ....................................................Rollie Layman, Captain Koenezny, Katy Lane
Audio Crew Swing ..........................................................................................Lizzie Oppermann
Wardrobe Supervisor .............................................................................................Carly Coldren
Deck Crew/Video Operator ............................................................................................ Drea DV
Light Board Operator ....................................................................................................Zoe Lucas
Audio Engineer ...........................................................................................................Lane Palmer
Followspot Operators ...................................................................Tony Roman, Jen Letscher
Comic Artists ........................................................................Benjamin Goetz and Erik Teague
Assistant Video Designer ....................................................................................Brian C. Staton
Rehearsal Production Assistant ..................................................................................Josh Hart
Graphic Design Support ........................................................................Robert “Bebo” Nelson
Photographer .............................................................................................................Mark Frohna
Special Thanks to Studio Gear, Steve Tonar, Van Dean, and Aaron Hubbard
PRODUCTION STAFF
Technical Director .................................................................................................Leo Haselhorst
Assistant Technical Director ..................................................................................Taylor Adams
Scene Shop Supervisor/Fleet manager ..............................................................Tony Roman
Carpenter ..............................................................................................................................Drea DV
Costume Director ......................................................................................................Shima Orans
Wardrobe Supervisor ..............................................................................................Carly Coldren
Lighting Supervisor ..............................................................................................Rafael Vasquez
Assistant Lighting Supervisor .....................................................................................Zoe Lucas
Studio Lighting/Audio Supervisor .....................................................................Anna Janicek
Audio Supervisor ........................................................................................................Lane Palmer
Properties Supervisor ...........................................................................................Simone Tegge
Lead Props Artisan ............................................................................................Yvonne Tessman