BIOGRAPHIES.

METAMORPHOSES Creative Team, Cast, and Crew.




Robert W. Prosch (Metamorphoses - Director) made the jump full time into the arts in the past year. He maintains a music studio that includes vocal study, performance coaching, conducting, directing, arts consulting and facilitation, and personal performance, both acting and recital performance. He currently serves as the conductor and artistic director for the WICA Chamber Singers, the WICA Conservatory Choir and the WICA Youth Chorus. He recent credits include musical direction for Twelfth Night (WICA), music direction and conductor for Oliver! (WICA) and music direction for Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog (WICA) and the role of Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (WICA). Current activities with the choirs have included Figgy Pudding, and Music on the Sound and a Mythos Concert in May. He is honored to direct Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses (WICA) as WICA’s final production of this season. Robert holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy and a Master's degree in Educational Administration from Brigham Young University. He served as a high school choral conductor, drama teacher and high school performing arts director prior to public school administration. He has conducted a number of choruses, including regional community and church choirs. Other credits include musical direction of The Rocky Horror Show (WICA) and roles including, Sir John Falstaff in Falstaff, Papageno in The Magic Flute, Marcello in La Boheme, The Mikado in The Mikado, Don Jose in Cosi fan tutte, Melchior in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Morris Townsend in Washington Square, Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Aimable in The Baker's Wife, and Frank in Die Fledermaus, among many others. He has served as artistic director for Once Upon a Mattress, The King and I, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Annie Get Your Gun and multiple other productions.


Thoomas Allen (Metamorphoses - Light Board Operator) has worked on a number of shows at WICA -- Rabbit Hole, Laser Vaudeville, Franklin & Figaro, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, Oliver! and The Rocky Horror Show. Thoomas has also worked on the past five Benefit Auctions. Thoomas attends South Whidbey High School. Thoomas writes, “I like working backstage because it gives me experience working with a team and taking directions. Working backstage is great, you get to meet lots of people and it gives you something to do in your free time.”



Jennifer Bondelid (Metamorphoses - Movement Coach / Ensemble), while pursuing an undergraduate degree in Esperanto and education, trained in dance and dance pedogogy with Joy Baker of St. Louis Ballet. She continued her association with SLB teaching at their school until she moved to Whidbey Island in 2001. Since then, Jennifer has worked with Whidbey Island Dance Theatre as a performer and choreographer, taught children and adults at Island Dance, performed on the WICA stage in Cabaret (Rosie), Wait Until Dark (Susy Hendrix), Enchanted April (Rose Arbuthnot), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble, Young Lucy) and at the Whidbey Playhouse in the ensemble of Chicago. She recently completed a project combining her love of performing with her original field of study, overdubbing the role of Dr. Hackett in Christopher R. Mihm's recently released "Attack of the Moon Zombies" into Esperanto for the second language track of the film's DVD release.



Morgan Bondelid (Metamorphoses - Ensemble) appeared this season as Maria in Twelfth Night, Penny in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, and Duchess Fredericka in Island Shakespeare Fest's As You Like It. Some of her favorite roles at WICA include Fräulein Kost in Cabaret, a "Doo-Wop Girl" in Little Shop of Horrors, and Dupin in Nevermore: An Evening with Poe. She is grateful to WICA for providing such varied and challenging opportunities, to Rob Prosch and Jennifer Bondelid for their trust and support, and to this cast for giving so generously of themselves in this process. And always, to Tyler.



Sean Brennan (Metamorphoses - Properties) appeared last year as Clifford in WICA’s production of Deathtrap. In 2006, he was voted Tampa Bay's Favorite Leading Comic Actor and won the theatrical LARY AWARD for his performance as Charlie in The Foreigner. Sean is also a three-time recipient of the Western New York Drama Critic’s FOCUS AWARD for Littlechap in Stop The World I Want To Get Off, Bobby in Company, and Segius in Arms and The Man. Tours include Matt in The Fantasticks, Samuel in The Pirates of Penzance, Judas in Godspell, The Street Singer in Three Penny Opera, and Alvin in I Love My Wife. Other favorite roles throughout the years include Alan in Equus, Harry in Luv, Nestor/Oscar in Irma La Douce. His musical theater coaches include Tony Award winner Lenny Baker and Tony Award nominee Melissa Hart. Sean is also a retired Special Education and Performing Arts teacher now living on Whidbey Island. He is proudest of the work he did with troubled teens throughout his teaching career.



Katy Brooks (Metamorphoses - Ensemble) is so stoked to make her WICA debut! She has been acting since age 11 and has been seen in a number of theatre and musical productions such as Cinderella (Portia), It's a Wonderful Life (Mary Hatch), and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mustardseed), but her favorite role was that of murdered artist Pippa Bacca in an original work by Cornish alum Esra Chelen, performed for Seattle's On the Boards' 12 Minutes Max program in 2008. Forever grateful to Rob Prosh and Deana Duncan for giving her this opportunity and the rest of the cast/crew for their incredible work and support in these Metamorphoses... she would also like to thank her parents, Celia and Gwen, Bob and Cath, her siblings Alli and Adam and her friends William, Jessie, Liz, and Sunny for being all-around wonderful.



Anthony Caldwell (Metamorphoses - Ensemble) is a member of the WICA Conservatory Choir and the WICA Chamber Singers. Tony's local appearances include Charles the Wrestler in Island Shakespeare Festival's inaugural production, As You Like It. Cassius Biggs, in The Kentucky Cycle, the Headliner for the "Night of Romance Concert" (American Legion 2010), Max the Dog in How the Grinch Christmas! and a Mouse, Reindeer and Chimney in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (WICA 2009). He has also performed in Gotta Sing Gotta Dance at Whidbey Children's Theatre in 2006 and as Male Dancer in The Vagina Monologues (2007).



Max Cole-Takanikos (Metamorphoses - Ensemble)



Ann Deacon (Metamorphoses - Lighting Design) moved from Minnesota in 1966 and attended Coupeville schools 1st the 12th grade. Going to WSU with the intention of being a Physical Education teacher, Ann found her way into the theatre department. After graduating with a BA in Theatre, she was a lighting intern at the Minneapolis Children's Theatre Company and School. Ann later served as the personal assistant to Mischa Schnider at the Marlboro Music Festival and as the Technical Director at Marlboro College.



Jason Dittmer (Metamorphoses - Scenic Design) has worked as a director, designer and actor at WICA and with a number of other regional theatres. His design work includes: The Balcony, ETA Phoenix, The Naked King, Player King’s Ballyhoo, Gorey Stories, and The Revenger’s Tragedy (Open Circle Theater, Seattle); The Hostage and The Bondagers (Theater Schmeater, Seattle); The Rocky Horror Show, Enchanted April, Three Sisters, The Laramie Project, A Murder is Announced, and The Importance of Being Earnest (WICA). Jason has appeared in the films “Max Rules,”  “Borrowing Time,” “The Clouds,” and several industrials and commercials. His favorite stage roles have been in Sweeney Todd; Cabaret; Dinner with Friends and Seduced (WICA); Amadeus; Candide; The Visit; A Little Night Music; A Midsummer Night’s Dream; King Lear; and The Threepenny Opera. He received his BA from Rollins College and additional training at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.



Valerie Johnson (Metamorphoses - Costume Design) has designed and built costumes for WICA's Oliver!, The Kentucky Cycle, This Child, The Good Doctor, Sweeney Todd, and the WICA Youth Conservatory/ WCT’s Seussical the Musical. Her Whidbey Children's Theater productions include Once Upon A Mattress, A Year with Frog and Toad, Treasure Island, Pirates of Penzance, Annie, Godspell, Charlotte’s Web, and The Secret Garden. Ms. Johnson has worked along side Lani Brockman designing and building costumes for Wizard Of Oz, Bye Bye Birdie, The Emperor’s New Clothes, We’re Having A Ball, Cinderella, ‘Twas The Night, A Little Princess, and Pippi Longstocking.



Gwen Jones (Metamorphoses - Ensemble) began her stage career at age eight as Baby June in the Queen Anne High School production of Gypsy under the direction and tutelage of her father, Walter Jones. Gwen went on to study acting at the Jean Schelton School of Acting in San Francisco and to earn a BA at UCLA's School of Theater , Film and Television. Her stage performances include the title role of Sister George in The Killing of Sister George and lead roles such as Rizzo in Grease; Tanya in The Women and Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Ernest. Gwen’s film roles include supporting actor appearances in such films as "Contact" directed by Robert Zemeckis; "Pretty Woman" directed by Gary Marshall; "Skip" Tracer directed by Robert Young and "The Pirate Movie" directed by Ken Annakin. Gwen has appeared in television and radio as a commercial jingle artist and voice over artist for national and regional advertising campaigns. On the WICA stage she has appeared in The Rocky Horror Show, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Oliver!, and more. In her current role, Gwen runs artist development, A&R and is a producer for AlliKat Records, a company she co-founded in 1995 located in Langley, WA. Much love to Celia, Thanks you for the joy!!!



Kent Junge (Metamorphoses - Ensemble) would like to thank WICA for including him in this very challenging but ultimately gratifying undertaking. Some of his favorite roles on the WICA stage include Rev. Toop in See How They Run, several ensemble roles in Laramie Project, Tuzenbach in Three Sisters, Navy in the Good Doctor and Malvolio in Twelfth Night. While he is eager to take on the role of several gods in this production, he would like to clear up any potential confusion with audience members newly attending a WICA performance and assure them that he is not, in fact, a god in real life.



Savannah True Randall (Metamorphoses - Ensemble) made her stage debut at the age of four and has been singing, dancing and acting ever since. She has appeared in over 40 short films and numerous stage shows including Scrooge with Broadway’s Davis Gaines. At 19, Savannah has already had an extensive singing career. From performing the National Anthem for Veteran's Day at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to recording a duet with Paige O’Hara (Belle of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), singing has been her passion since the day she was born. Most recently, Savannah has been performing her own original material with her band, Out There to the Left.



Jim Riley (Metamorphoses - Dramaturg) has been teaching Ovid's Metamorphoses in private classes to South Whidbey students for the past ten years since retiring from the Langley Post Office and Chapman University where he taught evening classes at the Naval Air Station in Oak Harbor. It was his love of Ovid that led him to volunteer as dramaturgist in Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses.



Rob Scott (Metamorphoses - Stage Manager) has previously appeared on the WICA stage as James Talbert Winston in The Kentucky Cycle, Jonas Fogg in Sweeney Todd and as Frederick Arnott in Enchanted April. He has been the stage manager for the recent WICA productions of On Golden Pond, The Rocky Horror Show, Rabbit Hole, and the Local Artist Series show Island of Motion, Island of Fire. He has appeared in the casts of various Whidbey Children’s Theater productions and performance fundraisers as well as producing WCT’s Pirates of Penzance, acted as the technical director for Les Miserables and participating in numerous WCT productions as a creative team member. He studied jazz and classical music as a brass/wind player through college and after letting his musical-self lie dormant for several decades joined the WICA Chamber Singers in spring 2010. Rob feels privileged to find himself among such rich theater opportunities and creative companions in this community. He wishes to thank his wife Kate for her patience and support of his theater habit and his daughter and actress Bridget for her inspiration and shared love of theater. He also wishes to thank Rob Prosch for his expertise and patience as a vocal instructor.



Tristan A.B. Steel (Metamorphoses - Ensemble) studied theatre and vocal performance at Yale University and the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art in London, UK. He holds a degree in Dramaturgy from Yale University with a special concentration in Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, which he studied under the tutelage of Harold Bloom. A Puget Sound native, Tristan has studied and performed with Cornish College, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Ann Graham and the Northwest Actors’ Studio, Seattle Men’s Chorus, and several fringe companies. He is an alumnus of The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus, the second oldest collegiate a cappella chorus in the nation. A selection of Tristan’s favorite roles include Alan in Equus, the Interviewer in The Shadow Box, Jim in The Glass Menagerie, Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Matt in Talley’s Folly, Andrew in Blood Relations, the Writer in The Good Doctor, Matt in The Fantastiks, and Andrei in Three Sisters. He has also appeared in Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Anyone Can Whistle, Into the Woods, and City of Angels directed by Tony Award-winner Dan Siretta. Tristan’s most chilling performance was a song about “shoes” before Imelda Marcos. He recently directed WICA's production of Twelfth Night.



Katie Woodzick (Metamorphoses - Ensemble) is delighted to be working with this fantastic cast. She has always wanted to be a part of Metamorphoses ever since she studied it in her Junior/Senior Seminar in college. Previous shows at WICA include Deathtrap (Helga ten Dorp), The Rocky Horror Show (Magenta), Franklin & Figaro (Gabrielle), Rabbit Hole (Costume Design), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (Director), Sweeney Todd (Pirelli) and The Good Doctor (Defenseless Creature / Assistant Director). Thanks to Rob for this wonderful opportunity!



Dwight Zehm (Metamorphoses - Ensemble) was last seen as Antonio in Twelfth Night. He appeared in The Kentucky Cycle as Judge Jim, Ezekiel, Stucky, and in ensemble. Recent appearances include Santa in ‘Twas the Night, Claudius in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Sidney in Inspecting Carol, Ferapont in Three Sisters, and Landolf in Lillian in Limbo. He has also appeared at WCT in Tom Churchill’s Olive and Jack and in Blue Virgins. Film credits include three of Richard Evans’ recent movies.



Leslie Asplund (Figgy Pudding – The WICA Chamber Singers – Tenor II) has sung with WICA Conservatory Choir, SingChronicity (original member), Whidbey Island Madrigal and Motet Society, Whidbey Chorale and various church choirs. His musical theater appearances include Charlie Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Male Lead in the Whidbey Playhouse production of Side By Side By Sondheim. Les also enjoys sitting in with local jazz and pop players. He writes, “The universe likes when you pray, loves when you sing!”



Cameron W. Baldwin (Oliver! – Ensemble) is still new to the acting world. At age 15, he is entering the community through his participation at WICA. Cameron decided to become part of the acting scene while a freshman at South Whidbey High School. His first performance was in the SWHS production of The Miracle Worker. His most recent performance was in WICA’s Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. He is most exited about being in Oliver!.

Cally Beers (Dr. Horrible - Scenic Painter/Builder) frequently volunteers at WICA building and painting sets. She has worked backstage or in the booth for Cabaret, Wait Until Dark, The Murder Room, Enchanted April, and Sweeney Todd. Cally has stage managed WICA’s production of Franklin & Figaro.

David Beers (Dr. Horrible - Scenic Painter/Builder) previously worked in Silicon Valley as a software development manager. When his inner voice told him to “Get a Life!”, he moved to Whidbey Island and discovered theatre. Since 2006, he has worked on building and painting sets, and working in the booth on a number of productions at WICA. He was Deputy Stage Manager for the 2008 premiere of The Magic Fan at WCT. He currently works at the Freeland Library.

Al Benson (Figgy Pudding – The WICA Chamber Singers - Bass / Oliver! - Ensemble / Once More, With Feeling - Ensemble) is a member of WICA Chamber Singers. Prior performances include the title role of Jonah in the inaugural musical Bellevue Community Theater production of Jonah, Jonah, Jonah!  as well as cast performances in productions of The Music Man, South Pacific, HMS Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance. As bass section leader with The Arizona Arts Chorale (2000-2007), Al performed on stage at Kennedy Center with Jackson Berkey, lead composer and keyboardist with Mannheim Steamroller, playing guitar and singing Berkey’s hit single “Hold On!” and, as member of a select chorus, Al performed at Carnegie Hall under the direction of famed British composer John Rutter. Al has also performed in venues in the Seattle area, including Benaroya Hall and St. Mark’s Cathedral, singing as a member of Seattle Pro Musica and the Seattle Peace Chorus. Al also appeared in several episodes of the Minneapolis/St. Paul television series “The Folkswingers” with the folk group the Northstar Singers.



Ethan Berkley (Twelfth Night - Sir Andrew Aguecheek)

Carolyn Bippart (Figgy Pudding – The WICA Chamber Singers - Soprano II) has been singing since she was old enough to remember, starting with” Mr. Moon” belted out from the backseat of her parents’ Buick, to Christmas carols sung with her mother at the piano.  She loved to play guitar and sing sixties favorites with her friends through high school and college.  Her first formal choir experience was with The Choir of the Sound, a Shoreline community choir directed by Robert Metzger. Three grown-up children later she’s returned to sing with the Conservatory Choir and the WICA Chamber Singers.  In her own words, “Singing with these dedicated musicians is a joy and an honor.”

Bristol Bloom (Dr. Horrible - The Mayor) most recently appeared as Celia in Island Shakespeare Festival's As You Like It. Past WICA credits include The Kentucky Cycle, Sylvia, The Importance of Being Earnest and Noises Off. Bristol is an Island native who, along with fellow cast member and husband Jacob Bloom, is raising an articulate and charming toddler. Bristol is also a hairstylist in Bayview at La Salon Bella. "It is an absolute joy to be able to live, work and play in such an amazing community, I feel very lucky."



Jacob Bloom (Dr. Horrible - Moist) is a new comer to the WICA scene and is very excited to play the roll of Moist in his first stage production. A graduate of the Seattle Art Institute, Jacob is no stranger to the arts. He is an electronic musician who enjoys writing, producing and DJing. Also a Digital Painter, Jacob was recently seen speed painting at the Good Cheer talent show. He is a huge fan of Joss Whedon, his favorite show being the short lived "Firefly". "This has been a great experience working with Jason and the cast, they have made me feel right at home on stage."



Patsy Brereton (Dr. Horrible – Newscaster / Ensemble) recently returned to WICA after a 2-year absence. Prior experience includes Mary Margaret in This Child, Aunt Carol in and Music Director for Little Women and Dora Bunner A Murder is Announced, as well as serving backstage in various capacities. Before coming to Whidbey Island, Patsy began her love of the dramatic in high school where she performed as Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker, Miss Prism in Ernest in Love, and many others including local community theater as Cecily Pidgeon in The Odd Couple, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, and college as a Kit Kat Girl in Cabaret. She is excited to be with WICA once again and wishes to dedicate her performance to her daughter Katelyn.

Legh W. Burns (Gloria! The Many Moods of Christmas - Saratoga Chamber Orchestra Conductor) has been the music director and conductor of The Saratoga Chamber Orchestra since its inception. He is Professor Emeritus of the University of Oklahoma School of Music and former first trumpet with the United States Air Force Band in Washington D.C. where he founded and conducted the Washington Chamber Ensemble. Additionally, Mr. Burns has taught at Springfield (IL) Junior College and the University of Denver, where he founded the National Trumpet Symposium and was founder and conductor of the Festival Chamber Orchestra of Denver. Mr Burns is a graduate of The University of Miami (FL) earning a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance. He lists Pierre Monteux, Herbert Blomstedt, Richard Lert and Renee Longy as conductors and musicians with whom he has studied. He is also very interested in the development of young musicians, having founded and conducted the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra and the Oklahoma Youth Symphonies and founding The Guy Fraser Harrison Academy for the Performing Arts. Youth orchestras under his direction have successfully undertaken performance tours in thirteen foreign countries, including a concert tour of The People's Republic of China in 1981. For this, he was awarded the Music in Education Award by the Governor of Oklahoma. Mr. Burns and his wife Judith live in Langley, Washington.

Kimberly Cerra (Figgy Pudding – The WICA Chamber Singers - Alto II) most recently completed performing in WICA’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Once More, With Feeling. After completing two seasons with the WICA Conservatory Choir Kimberly joined the WICA Chamber Singers select choir in May of 2010. Kimberly has a passion for singing and since joining the Chamber Singers decided to begin voice lessons with Robert W. Prosch where she is working very hard to bring out her inner ‘Mezzo Soprano’. Kimberly is also a member of the WICA Conservatory Choir, has a day job as partner/owner of CKWebsites in Langley and is the mother of two fabulous daughters!



David Christian (Twelfth Night - Guitar) is performing in his first WICA production. His guitar work can be heard on the CD "Whidbey Island" that was recorded at his home on South Whidbey. David says he is the hardest working guitarist on the South End. He plays two shows per day, 5 days a week -- the 6am Clinton Ferry and the 4pm Mukilteo ferry.



Tom Churchill (Twelfth Night - Sir Toby Belch / Oliver! - Dr. Grimwig) writes, “Playing Sir Toby Belch fulfills a lifelong ambition;” Toby was a favorite character from the time Tom first read Twelfth Night as a UW student. This is his second Shakespeare performance for the WICA stage, having appeared as The Ghost and a Gravedigger in his son David’s direction of Hamlet in 1998. He most recently appeared as Dr. Grimwig In Oliver, directed by Kira Vogt. Other favorite rolls include Adam and Corin in Shakespeare's As You Like It, July and August 2010, directed by Rose Woods, which marked the beginning of Island Shakespeare Festival. In April 2010, on WICA's mainstage, he played Joshua Rowen in Robert Schenkkan's The Kentucky Cycle, directed by Michael Barker. In April 2009, at WICA, he appeared as Lord Stormont in Franklin & Figaro, written and directed by Kristina Sullivan. His own plays have opened at a number of local venues, including Olive and Jack at Martha Murphy Mainstage and Lillian in Limbo, at WICA. His latest play, West is West will be produced for the Whidbey Island Fringe Festival at WICA in late July, early August, 2011.

Hillel Coates (Oliver! - Orphan) is seven years old and in the second grade at South Whidbey Elementary. Hillel is excited to be in Oliver! with his teacher, Kathy Stanley, and two friends from class. He has taken part in workshops at Whidbey Children's Theater and has played a guard for two consecutive years in a local Purim spiel. Hillel has played for two seasons for Seattle Junior Hockey and is currently a Mighty Mite Badger.

Adrian Cook (Figgy Pudding - Charles Cratchit / Oliver! – Orphan), age 10, attends the Cedar Home School Program. At the age of five, Adrian began studying with Martha Murphy, in her theater workshops, Little Players. At the age of seven, Adrian began his stage career in the WCT performances of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, followed by Twas the Night, and Stompin’. Adrian than entertained the Island County Fair audience with his very comical, improvisational, Tootsie Pop performance with JP Patches, in 2008, earning him the cover photo with JP Patches in 2009's Island County Fair Guide. Adrian began his experience with WICA last winter in Holiday Stories - ‘Twas The Night. Than as Randall Talbert in The Kentucky Cycle. Adrian continues to work with Erick Westphal 's improvisational group at WCT. Adrian is fabulously gallant, has a great imagination, and is a great mentor and friend to younger children. Adrian enjoys acting, soccer, creating imaginary creatures, stories and games, and playing outdoors and at the beach with his friends, and brothers. Adrian is very pleased to be working with the WICA, directors, and cast members in Oliver!  and looks forward to upcoming opportunities available to him in the future. Adrian would like to thank Kira for being fun to work with.

Jameson Cook (Oliver! - Fagin’s Gang), age 13, attends the Cedar Home School Program. Jameson began working with Martha Murphy, at WCT, at the age of seven, performing in The Shoemaker and the Elves, as the lamplighter Antonio. His WCT career continued in Treasure Island as Young Will and WCT’s Choochokam performance of Westward Ho, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Stompin', and as Templeton the rat, in the Mainstage Cast, performance of Charlotte ’s Web. Jameson began his experience with WICA last winter in Holiday Stories, ‘Twas the Night, then as Joshua Rowen in The Kentucky Cycle. He quickly captured the role of Robin in Robin Hood back at WCT, as well as performed once again in this summer’s performance of Stompin’, followed by a song and dance performance, Disney on Stage, at this years Island County Fair. Jameson continues to work with Erick Westphal 's improvisational group at WCT. Jameson loves the stage, and is a multifaceted actor. Enthusiastic and imaginative, Jameson enjoys acting, soccer, reading, music and movies.  Jameson looks forward to other upcoming opportunities available to him in the future at both WICA and WCT. Jameson would like to thank all his fellow cast members for all their hard work in making Oliver! a success. It has been fun and awesome to work with all of you. Jameson thanks, Kira for all her mentoring, friendship, encouragement, and kindness.

Julian Cook (Oliver! – Orphan) age 5 attends the Cedar Home School Program. Julian at the age of four began studying with Martha Murphy, in her theater workshops. Oliver! is Julian's first performance. Julian is confident, and takes charge. Enjoys food, and play of all-kinds. Julian enjoys conversation, and often ponders the question “What if?” Julian wants to thank Kira for this opportunity to perform with his brothers, Jameson and Adrian, and looks forward to upcoming theatrical opportunities available to him in the future.

Shawn Cooper (Dr. Horrible - Lighting Design Assistant) has recently moved back to Whidbey. He is having a great time learning about theater and design. Shawn assisted with Djangofest NW 2010 this year and had a wonderful time getting to know the community. Dr. Horrible was Shawn’s fist main stage show experience and he had a lot of fun working on it. Shawn hopes that everyone will sit back and enjoy the show.

Ed Cornachio (Going Home) was last seen as playwright, Sidney Bruhl in the comedy-thriller, Deathtrap, a recent WICA production.  A veteran of almost 50 stage productions, he first appeared on stage at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint , Idaho in 1983, as Dr. Stuart Framingham in Beyond Therapy. Since then, his more memorable roles have included Willie Loman, Death of a Salesman; Cardinal Wolsey, Anne of the Thousand Days; Nat Miller, Ah Wilderness; Otto Frank, Diary of Anne Frank; Rev. Casey, Grapes of Wrath; Scrooge, A Christmas Carol; Van Helsing, Dracula; Willie Clark, Sunshine Boys; Frank, Over the River and Through the Woods; Nat, I’m not Rappaport; Harold, Orphans. Last fall, both he and Martha Murphy co-produced and co-starred in A.R. Gurney’s popular two person play, Love Letters.

Damien Cortez (Oliver! - Bill Sikes) most recently was seen as Touchstone in Island Shakespeare Festival’s premiere production of As You Like It, but has been acting with WICA since 2003, appearing in such productions as Kentucky Cycle (Taskwan/JT Wells), Holiday Stories (Mayor of Who-Ville), Mousetrap (Christopher Wren), A Christmas Carol (Young Marley), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Schmendimen), See How They Run (Humphrey), School For Scandal (Benjamin Backbite), Noises Off (Tim), The Importance of Being Ernest (Algernon). Damien also performed in high school productions of Much Ado About Nothing (John the Bastard), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Demetrius), and Babes in Arms (Lee Calhoun). Damien also taught improv at WCT from 2005-2007, directing the Pass the Hat Players. He currently works for South Whidbey Good Cheer as the Food Bank Coordinator and serves on the board for Ryan's House.

Paul Dickerson (Figgy Pudding - Mr. Cratchit / Oliver! - Mr. Sowerberry) was involved in theatre in High School. Past shows include Oklahoma (chorus), Anything Goes (chorus,) West Side Story (Shrank), Hello Dolly (Horace), Teahouse of the August Moon (Sergeant), Tom Jones (Tom Jones), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Past). He recently played John Arable in WCT’s Charlotte’s Web. Paul enjoys music and singing, and is somewhat proficient on the guitar, mandolin, and trumpet. Paul was a research and development engineer at Starbucks Coffee for 10 years and left the big city to live in the paradise that is Whidbey Island. He helped at team of South Whidbey High Schoolers build a solar drag racer that not only took top honors for three years in a row, but set the world record in the 1/4 kilometer! By day, Paul is a home inspector and is currently working on a community solar power facility at Greenbank Farm. Paul is also a parent and past board member of the Whidbey Island Waldorf School.