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.
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