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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

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