20 years ago, I found myself in the meditation gardens at Elvis’ Graceland. It was a very strange experience touring the house, the grounds, the barn, seeing the eternal flame, the gravestone. Elvis was, for me, a discussion of history, an icon, but of what specifically, I didn’t have a full appreciation. 

I have spent the last 20 years teaching music to so many different artists. They are as unique as they are varied. Each of them has a story: a history that influences their melodic choices, their trills, their vibrato, their very ‘voice’. But along the way that story can get lost to the pages of history. We forget that when the behemoth RCA Records took Elvis away from Sun Records, Elvis lost one of the most devoted cheerleaders of his career. Few can doubt the effect it had on his life, but to what extent will never be fully clear. That is how it is with each of us: we sometimes forget the minute details that have lasting effects on who we become as people and artists. 

Million Dollar Quartet is a reminder of those moments. For Sam Perkins, there are numerous moments that may have influenced his career in various ways. For these four seemingly unrelated musicians, there is at least one particular evening when they were in the same room at the same time influencing each other toward history. They had a jam session. The details of how they got in that room may not be known, but we know they were all there, doing what artists do best: sharing. Each of these four artists had a lasting effect on songwriting, the music industry, and the greater society as a whole. Their music has lasted generations. Million Dollar Quartet is about the legacy of the music and the moments that created that legacy.

— Rob Moffat, Director

Making his HCT debut! An accomplished musician, Isaac comes to Hale Centre with an extensive resume. He has performed with a variety of artists such as Tas Cru, Tony Holiday, and Dick Earl’s Electric Witness, as well as playing bass with acts locally in Utah and across the United States since the age of 14.

Kayleigh is a freelance bassist in Northern Utah, with a robust cello and bass teaching studio. She is faculty at the Utah Conservatory, adjunct faculty at BYU, and an active community member supporting Utah Youth and coaching school orchestras across the Wasatch.

Making his HCT debut! Todd is thrilled to be stepping into the role of Fluke after playing the part at Hale Center Theatre Orem in 2019. He has shared the stage with such notable acts as Tanya Tucker, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Jack 

Returning to the Centre Stage, Andrew is thrilled to be back after playing drums in our production of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical earlier this season. He studied at Ex’pression College for Digital Arts and graduated with his Bachelors in Sound Arts. He works as Chief Engineer/Partner at Puzzle Kitchen - Audio Post Production Services. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”. 

A familiar face to Utah theatre audiences, David is thrilled to be returning to the Hale Centre stage. Previous credits include: Clopin Trouillefou (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Bert (Mary Poppins), Caractacus Potts (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Georg Nowack (She Loves Me) with HCT; 

Alex is a versatile scholar having completed several degrees from the University of Utah – a B.M. in Piano Performance and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering as well as  a M.M. in Instrumental Conducting.  Alex can be found throughout Salt Lake as an active member of the professional musical community performing in classical, rock, jazz, and musical theatre styles, playing with the premier musical groups and institutions of Salt Lake City including the University of Utah and the Utah Symphony. 

Bryan is no stranger to the HCT Stage. Previous credits include Les Kendall (Strictly Ballroom The Musical),   Policeman (Wait Until Dark), Eric Swan (Cash on Delivery!), Willum Cubbert (The Nerd), Joey (Sister Act), Millet/Daisy

Blake was last seen as Doug Hastings in our production of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical and Sam Phillips in Million Dollar Quartet at Hale Center Theater Orem. He has acted in theaters from California to New York, such as: Kate Crackernuts, Flea Theater, Off-Broadway, American in Paris (Mr. Baurel), The 39 Steps (Richard Hannay), Fat Pig, (Tom), and Rhinoceros (Berenger) Blake got his BFA in Acting from the U of U Actor Training Program. All my love to Jenny, Dash, and Hudson.

Most recently, Bryan was seen playing guitar for our productions of Baz Lurhman’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical and Tuck Everlasting. Previous credits for Bryan include: 

As an accomplished musician, Spencer is a perfect fit for this production of Million Dollar Quartet. HCT Credits include: on the stage - The Heart of Robin Hood, and Joseph...Dreamcoat in 2016, and multiple years of A Christmas Carol; Fight Choreographer credits include Phantom and Newsies. Spencer has also provided the fight choreography for Hamlet, Treasure Island, and Robin Hood at Utah Children’s Theatre and The Scarlet Pimpernel at Hopebox Theatre. Spencer is proudly certified with the Society of American Fight Directors. “Perfect. Do it again.”

Ben is thrilled to be portraying the ‘Man In Black’ once again. Credits include Phantom of the Opera, (Raoul u/s and Swing) at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, Million Dollar Quartet (Johnny Cash) at Harrahs in Las Vegas, Houston TX, 

Michael Potter is a classically trained singer who earned a bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from BYU-Hawaii. His love for the raw sounds of early rock and roll and country oldies began at a young age. 

A familiar face to HCT audiences. Previous credits include: The Addams Family (Lucas Beineke), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Armand St. Just), Bright Star, Matilda, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. 

Making her HCT debut! Brigitta is excited to be performing with Million Dollar Quartet on the Hale Centre Stage. Brigitta is an accomplished jazz singer, performing with BYU Synthesis with experience touring across the United States, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. 

Megan is honored to be joining the cast of Million Dollar Quartet. Recently, she was seen in our production of Bright Star in the role of Alice Murphy. Notable performing credits include Donna in Mamma Mia (Lyric Rep) as well performing with Holland America Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. 

Rob is thrilled to be back at Hale Centre Theatre after playing the D'ysquiths in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and providing musical direction for last season’s Matilda and The Addams Family. He graduated with a degree in music dance theater from BYU and has performed and taught regionally in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California. 

Along with Mary Poppins, Chantel has Stage Managed Seussical, Cinderella, Matilda, The Wizard of Oz, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder here at HCT. She holds a BA in Theatre from UVU. Other credits include Utah Shakespeare Festival: The Foreigner and Big River. Another Theatre Company: Next Fall and Vanya, Sonia, Masha, and Spike. For UVU: Anything Goes, The Rez Sisters, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. “Stand tall and the world will look up to you.” 

Jenn’s work was most recently seen as the Scenic Designer for The Addams Family, Freaky Friday, and Steel Magnolias. Recent costume design credits for HCT: The Wizard of Oz and Aida. Other Scenic Designs for HCT include The Nerd, A Bundle of Trouble, Big River, Beau Jest, Over the River and Through the Woods, Is He Dead?, The Foreigner, The 39 Steps, and The Game’s Afoot. 

Dan loves the challenge of theatrical sound and is very excited for the opportunity to work in such a marvelous place. Some of his favorite sound designs have been The Three Musketeers, The Wedding Singer, and A Tale of Two Cities. He feels blessed to have worked on a variety of other projects, which include The Savior of the World, The Nauvoo Pageant, A Brand New Year and various concerts and television programs for the LDS Church.

Jaron has been the resident Lighting Designer for the oldest operating summer theater in the nation—The Cape Playhouse—where his credits include Little Shop of Horrors, The Importance of Being Earnest, Deathtrap, Clue, Altar Boyz, Steel Magnolias, Art, Red, The Foreigner, Murder for Two. 

As an accomplished artist, Madeline’s work was recently seen in our productions of Seussical, Matilda and Cinderella. Other scenic design credits include credits include Oklahoma! (Sundance), Distance of the Moon (Sackerson), Let The Right One In and Angels in America (An Other Theatre). Madeline earned Bachelor Of Fine Arts in Scenic Design from Utah Valley University.

Previous HCT credits include Projection Designer for Seussical, The Addams Family, Cinderella, Freaky Friday, Matilda and video content for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Bobby studied video production at Utah Valley University. He owns and operates In Blue Productions, where he specializes in aerial video, time-lapse and motion graphics. 

Michelle is extremely passionate about details, research, beautiful and interesting “things,” anything to do with flowers, and opening packages. She recently designed her 63rd show with Cinderella; some of her other favorite designs have included The Drowsy Chaperone, Over The River..., Les Miserables, Tarzan, Tuck Everlasting, My Fair Lady, Aida, and She Loves Me. 

Peggy has designed & sewn for HCT since 2005. She lists as some of her favorite designs as Heart of Robin Hood, Peter and the Starcatcher, Big Fish, Tarzan, Les Miserables, The Civil War, The Three Musketeers, Treasure Island, Aida (2006), Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Matilda. 

Some of Trisha’s favorite designs for HCT: Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Matilda, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Sister Act, The Pirate Queen, Big Fish, Is He Dead?, Les Miserables, Brigadoon, The 39 Steps, Zorro the Musical, A Tale of Two Cities and Hello, Dolly!. 

Born in England, Colin Escott lives near Nashville, Tennessee. He is the author of Good Rockin’ Tonight: Sun Records and the Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the first in-depth account of the Sun Records story...

Floyd Mutrux apprenticed at the Alley Theatre in Houston and worked at Second City in Chicago; he attended Columbia University. He has conceived, written, directed, or produced 50 films, including Dusty and Sweets McGee...