STEPHANIE HOKLOTUBBE MARIA RAINER Stephanie is thrilled to be making her debut with TCR ! Stephanie spent several years traveling and singing professionally at venues like Universal Studios Japan , Disneyland and Carnival Cruise Line . More recently Stephanie has been enjoying her role as a school nurse in Iowa City and a mother to her two beautiful daughters , Claire and Emily . Stephanie would like to thank her husband , Chris , for his love and support without which this adventure would not have been possible .
LEANN HUGEBACK NUN A native of Michigan , after serving 20 years in the United States Air Force , LeAnn retired to Solon , Iowa with her husband , also a 20 year USAF veteran , and two children . This is LeAnn ’ s fifth production with TCR : Auntie Em / Glinda in The Wizard of Oz ; Pick-A- Little-Lady in The Music Man in Concert , ensemble in An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein in Concert and a nun in Sister Act .
MADELINE KADLEC LIESL VON TRAPP Madeline Kadlec is delighted to return to TCR ! Maddie recently made her TCR debut as “ Ella ” in Rodgers and Hammerstein ’ s Cinderella . In real life , she is twenty-two going on twenty-three , and is a music teacher in Iowa City . Maddie would like to thank The Sound of Music team , her fiancé Meaghan ( trumpet player extraordinaire ), and her family for endless support , laughs , and music-making .
PAIGE KENNEDY SISTER SOPHIA / FRAU ZELLER Paige is thrilled to be a part of her first show at TCR . She received a Bachelor ’ s in Music Education from Taylor University (‘ 19 ), and will attend University of Iowa this fall ( M . A . in voice ). Some of Paige ’ s favorite past roles include : Ado Annie in Oklahoma ! ( TU ) Ciesca in Gianni Schicchi ( TU ), Kay Banks in Father of the Bride , and Rosa Bud / Deirdre Peregrine in The Mystery of Edwin Drood . Paige wants to thank her friends , family , and everyone who has been a part of this beautiful show !
NELINA KETCHUM JOHNSON MARTA - KITTENS CAST Nelina is delighted to make her TCR debut . She has most recently appeared on stage with Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre ( A Midsummer Night ' s Dream ) and with Ballet Lubbock in Texas ( The Nutcracker ). She would like to thank the cast and crew for making this production come alive , and her family for always supporting her .
EVIE KUNZ NUN / PARTY GUEST Evie returns to the TCR stage for her second production since her lead role as Annie back in 2017 ! Evie is now a sophomore at Xavier High School and continues to perform in theatre , speech and showchoir . Evie would like to thank all of her friends and family for their outpouring support !
RHYLEE LARSON BRIGITTA VON TRAPP - ROSES CAST Rhylee is beyond excited to be performing at TCR once more after her latest performance of Cinderella . Rhylee would like to thank her sister for her support . As well as this amazing cast for creating such a fun environment .
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