MEET THE CAST
JORDAN ARNOLD MAEVE Jordan is so excited to be returning to TCR and the Grandon space . Over the last few years Jordan has had the privilege of performing in many theatrical productions in the Iowa City / Cedar Rapids area including Bright Star , Lungs , The Taming , A Chorus Line , and Clybourne Park . When not enjoying the theater limelight she works in Sales at Allsteel Furniture in Muscatine . Special thanks to my husband and pups for literally being the best . Kisses !
CHRISTINA ENGELMANN CONNIE Christina is thrilled to be performing for her first time in the Grandon Studio . Previous shows include Cinderella and Kinky Boots at TCR and will soon be performing in Legally Blonde at City Circle . Christina wants to thank her friends and family for their support and hopes you enjoy the show !
LAUREN GALLIART VANESSA , SOFIA ’ S MOM , DANCE TEAM MEMBER Lauren is excited to be living her teen dance dreams ! Select credits include : Fun Home , ( Medium Alison , Giving Tree ), Men On Boats ( Bradley , Riverside Theatre ), Oklahoma ! ( Ado Annie , Revival Theatre Company ), Shakespeare in Love ( Viola de Lesseps , TCR ), Noises Off ! ( Brooke , Giving Tree ), Rabbit Hole ( Izzy , Giving Tree ), Hairspray ( Amber Von Tussle , RSTC ) and Legally Blonde ( Elle Woods , TCR ). Here ’ s to learning how many things you can put in your sports bra .
GENESIS HARTLE ZUZU Genesis has lived in Cedar Rapids for 13 years . Her home town is Los Angeles , CA , and she is returning to the stage several years after attending the theatre program at CalState Fullerton , CA . She appreciates the support from her loving husband and 13 year old daughter . Genesis dedicates her performance to her loving mother , Ana Sylvia ( 4 / 16 / 1962 – 4 / 10 / 2007 ).
MATTHEW JAMES LUKE / GOD MIC Matthew James has played roles like this , that , and the other at organizations both here and there . He ' s been ridiculously excited and beyond grateful to be working with this amazingly fierce and talented troupe . Angie : THANK YOU . All love and laughs to MJK . Dedicated to the best dance teacher in the world : his mom .
ERIN LAUER ZUZU ’ S MOM , DANCE TEAM MEMBER Erin decided it was time to return to the TCR stage . She was last seen as Phoebe D ' Ysquith in TCR ' s production of A Gentleman ' s Guide to Love and Murder . Other local theatre credits include Hermia in Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre ' s A Midsummer Night ' s Dream and Mr . Bennett / Charlotte Lucas in Pride and Prejudice at Giving Tree Theatre . Erin dedicates her performance to her mom and to all the citizens of the world in need of healing .
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