“We are all passengers on the Titanic”

— JACK FOSTER, Irish philosopher

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On April 10, 1912, the great British liner RMS Titanic, the most advanced and largest moving man-made object in history set sail from Southampton to New York City on its first and final voyage.

This modern marvel was designed by Mr. Thomas Andrews, the 39-year-old nephew of Lord Pirrie, the principal owner of Harland and Wolff, the Belfast shipyard who built the Titanic. It was Andrews’ vision that made Titanic the pinnacle of technology and human achievement.

The first-class accommodations were designed to be the epitome of comfort and luxury, with a gymnasium, swimming pool, libraries, high-class restaurants, opulent cabins, and exclusive access to the promenade decks. For these privileges, passengers in 1912 would have paid around $2,560 for a first-class ticket, the equivalent of roughly $61,000 today. For a first-class luxury suite, $4500, which is nearly $136,284 today.

Titanic was under the command of Capt. Edward J. Smith, the finest and most experienced in the White Star Line fleet. This was to be his last voyage before his retirement. Smith was so well liked by both crew members and passengers alike that he earned the nickname “The Millionaire’s Captain” for his popularity with wealthy travelers. With a first-class passenger list that included such names as Benjamin Guggenheim, Isador and Ida Straus, John J. Astor, and Margaret “unsinkable Molly” Brown, Titanic carried some of the richest people in the world.

Titanic also carried hundreds of emigrants from Great Britain and Ireland, Scandinavia and elsewhere throughout Europe who were seeking a new life in the United States. Even in third class, many of these passengers commented that they had never known such luxury; hot and cold running water, brand new beds and meals that included rice soup, fresh bread, roast beef and brown gravy, sweetcorn, boiled potatoes, plum pudding, and fruit. These hopeful travelers would pay close to $35 per ticket, roughly $1,071 today.

The ship was deemed ‘unsinkable’ by the press as news spread of the advanced safety features such as watertight compartments and remotely activated watertight doors. These innovations were designed by Andrews to keep the ship afloat even if flooded. 

Additionally, Titanic was equipped with a new high-powered radio-telegraph transmitter that was available for sending passenger "Marconi grams" and for the ship's operational use.

Among the passengers was Bruce Ismay, managing director for The White Star Line. So confident in his new technologically advanced ship, Ismay was reported to have said ‘even God Himself could not sink this ship’. This confidence may have contributed to the decision by White Star Line to remove half of the lifeboats, which were reported to have cluttered the decks and obstructed the ocean view for the first-class passengers.

Ismay was a competitive businessman and determined to set the speed record for Atlantic crossing. He is reported to have pressured Captain Smith to sail at an unusually high speed. Four days into the crossing on the evening of April 14th, despite at least seven iceberg warnings received from other ships, Captain Smith ordered his crew to set speed at a risky 23 knots, then retired to his cabin for the evening.

At 11:40 PM that same evening, about 375 miles south of Newfoundland, Titanic hit an iceberg. The collision caused the hull plates to buckle inwards as the iceberg clawed along her starboard side and opened five of her sixteen watertight compartments to the sea; she was only designed to survive four flooding.

Once he discovered the extent of the damage, it was Andrews who delivered the shocking news to the captain. It was a mathematical certainty. Titanic would sink.

Harold Bride, the junior radio operator who had received the earlier ice warnings now repeatedly sent out the recently created distress signal, S.O.S.

Some ships initially thought the distress calls were a hoax. How could the unsinkable ship be sinking? Though most ships within radio reach were still too far away to get there in time, only 10 miles away the SS Californian was within rescue distance. However, unlike Titanic, they had heeded the ice warnings and had chosen to stop sailing, turn their radio off for the night, and wait until daylight.

As the ship began to take on water, crew members attempted to evacuate some passengers. However, Titanic now carried only enough lifeboats for half the number of people on board. Additionally, the crew was inexperienced in lowering the new boat davits. This, along with the passenger’s confusion and initial disbelief of their dire circumstances resulted in many of the limited lifeboats being launched only partially full. A disproportionate number of men were left aboard because of the then standard protocol of loading women and children first. 

 At 2:20 AM, Titanic broke apart, floundered, and disappeared into the icy North Atlantic.

 Just under two hours after Titanic sank, the RMS Carpathia arrived and brought aboard an estimated 705 survivors.

Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died; 39% of first-class passengers were lost, compared to 58% of second-class passengers and an astounding 76% of third-class passengers.

The disaster was met with worldwide shock and outrage at the huge loss of life and the operational failures that led to it. 

Public inquiries in Britain and the United States led to major changes in maritime safety regulations.

In 1985, the wreck of the Titanic was finally discovered lying 13,000 feet down on the Atlantic floor, exactly as she had fallen 73 years earlier. Since her discovery, thousands of artifacts have been recovered and displayed at museums around the world. Titanic has become one of the most famous ships in history, depicted in numerous works of popular culture including books, films, exhibits and memorials.    

111 years after she sank, Titanic remains on the seabed of the north Atlantic.

The story of Titanic is more than just a modern Shakespearean tragedy. 

Titanic is a memorial to the men and women who braved the boundaries of human achievement.  

It is a humbling reminder that even the greatest of human achievements will be measured against, and sometimes tested by nature’s infinite superiority.

More than anything, it is a testament that when placed in the most tragic of circumstances, the temporal things that divide us dissolve away, and more often than not the noblest natures of the human soul are revealed; courage, sacrifice, and love.    

 — Dave Tinney

Keith is thrilled to be back on the HCT stage. His favorite HCT credits include - Archibald Craven (The Secret Garden), Jimmy Ray Dobbs (Bright Star), Percy Blakeney (The Scarlet Pimpernel), Harold Hill (The Music Man), Sam Wheat (Ghost: The Musical), and Frank Abegnale, Jr. (Catch Me If You Can) as well as Benny (In The Heights) at Hale Center Theater Orem. Keith earned his BA and MA from BYU and works as the Choir Director at West Jordan High School. “For my wife and our beautiful children.”

A familiar face to our HCT audiences; Kelton’s HCT credits include Treasure Island (Dr. Livesy), The Secret Garden (Dr. Neville Craven), A Tale of Two Cities (Charles Darnay), Murder on the Orient Express (Samuel Ratchett/James Arbuthnot), Cinderella (Jean-Michelle), and The Scarlet Pimpernel. Other favorite stage credits include: Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin) with Actor’s Repertory Theatre Ensemble; Tarzan (Kerchak), Seussical (General Genghis Khan Schmitz), and Children of Eden (Noah) with American Fork Players.  Kelton holds a BA in Media Arts from BYU and works as a Multimedia Manager at BYU.  “So happy to finally mount this incredible production! Thank you to the cast, crew, and of course, Emilie and Nellie. Love you!”.

Always proud to appear on the HCT stage, Quinn was recently seen as Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden. Other HCT credits include: Bishop of Digne/Ensemble (Les Misérables), Wally Strand (Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical), Chauvelin (The Scarlet Pimpernel), Robert Summen (The Heart of Robin Hood), Adam Pontipee (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), Gaston (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), and Chef Louis in (The Little Mermaid). He also travels nationally with the Party Rock Project. Quinn has an Undergraduate Degree in Music and a Master’s in Business from USU and is currently the VP & Executive Director for HCT. “I am grateful to my family for putting up with my love of performing.”

Justin’s favorite credits include: HCT - The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Secret Garden, A Tale of Two Cities, Phantom, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Music Man; the musical director with HCTO - Thoroughly Modern Millie, Tuck Everlasting, Newsies, Anything Goes, Les Misérables, and Hello, Dolly!. He proudly holds a Masters of Music from BYU and has served as Director of Choirs at Salem Hills High School for 14 years. “Thank you to Mark and Sally, Dave, Lindsey, Kelly, and this tremendous cast! So much love to my wonderful family for supporting me!”

A familiar face to Utah theater audiences, Ric’s favorite credits include: HCT: A Tale of Two Cities, Bright Star, Newsies, Tuck Everlasting, To Kill a Mockingbird, Beau Jest, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and A Christmas Carol; HCTO: A Christmas Carol, Newsies, Joseph... Dreamcoat, Big Fish, and the film version of Blink; Pioneer Theater Company: Newsies. When not on stage, Ric works as a Ski Instructor. “Deepest gratitude to my amazingly talented production team and cast mates with whom I get to share the experience of live theater. And to my wife for her strength and support.”

Josh is thrilled to be back on the HCT stage. Other favorite credits include: Treasure Island (Long John Silver), Guys & Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Les Misérables (Thernardier), Bright Star (Daddy Cane), The Addams Family (Gomez Addams), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Dom Claude Frollo), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Elton), The Heart of Robin Hood (Robert Summers), Treasure Island, and To Kill A Mockingbird (Bob Ewell). He received his BA in Acting and Directing from SUU and works as an account manager for Holistic Web Presence. “Thank you to Dave, Kelly, and the Hale team for bringing me along on another adventure! And, as always, all my love to Kristi, Spencer, and William.” 

Excited to be back on the Centre Stage! Josh was most recently seen in Lucky Stiff and The Light in the Piazza on our Jewel Box stage. Other favorite credits include: Hale Centre Theatre - Les Misérables and Disney’s Tarzan; Ziegfeld Theatre - Bright Star and Comedy of Errors (Director); Noorda Center for the Arts - Fly More Than You Fall; Utah Shakespeare Festival - Guys & Dolls, Mary Poppins, Shakespeare in Love, and The Cocoanuts; as well as productions at The Hive Collaborative, Sacramento Theatre Company, and Pickleville Playhouse. Josh holds a Bachelors’ in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Classical Acting from Southern Utah University.

Making his HCT debut! Rex’s favorite roles include Les Misérables (Javert), Camelot (King Arthur), The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp) and South Pacific (Emile de Becque) with HCTO; Footloose (Reverend Shaw) with Harman Theater; South Pacific (Emile de Becque) and Noises Off (Lloyd Dallas) with SCERA; The Secret Garden (Neville Craven) with Utah COPA; and Savior of the World (Joseph) with the Conference Center Theater. Rex was also a featured performer with American Performing Arts International at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Rex has a BA in International Law and Diplomacy with a minor in Asian Studies from BYU and works as Marketing Director at BYU.

Making his HCT debut! Maxx’s favorite roles include Bright Star (Jimmy Ray) and The Rocky Horror Show (RiffRaff) at The Ziegfeld Theater; Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II/Orin Scrivello) with West Valley Arts; The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chauvelin) at Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse; and Joseph… Dreamcoat (Joseph) with Music Theater West. Maxx is a graduate of Sky View High School and works as a sales representative with Premium Wireless Professionals. “If I don’t give it everything I’ve got, I can never be at peace.” 

Excited to be back on the HCT stage! Nathan’s favorite credits include: HCT - Treasure Island, A Tale of Two Cities, Million Dollar Quartet, Bright Star, and The Addams Family; Pickleville Playhouse - Beauty and the Beast (The Beast). “If something is important enough, you should try, even if the probable outcome is failure.”

Originally from Miami, FL, Doug has performed on stages throughout Utah and Florida most of his life. He was most recently seen on the Hale stage in A Christmas Carol (Octet/Poor Husband), Singin' in the Rain (RF Simpson), Treasure Island (Captain Smollet), and The Mousetrap (Major Metcalf). Other favorite roles include Big Fish (Edward Bloom), Catch Me If You Can (Frank Abagnale Sr.), Mary Poppins (Mr. Banks), Ragtime (Father), Assassins (John Wilkes Booth), A Little Night Music (Frederick), and The Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy Blakeney). 

Carson was most recently seen as Squire Trelawney/Captain Flint in Treasure Island. Other HCT credits include: Bright Star (Dr Norquist/Ensemble) Les Misérables (Bamatabois), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Father Dupin/Ensemble); HCTO - Sister Act (Eddie Souther) After studying Musical Theater for a few years, Carson switched gears to become a software engineer and currently works at Health Catalyst! “Thanks to Mark, Sally, Dave, Kelly, Jess, and everyone for making this production possible!”

Armando is honored to be back on the HCT stage. His favorite credits include: A Christmas Carol ‘22, Treasure Island, The Play That Goes Wrong (Trevor) with HCT; Sister Act with HCTO; In The Heights with West Valley Arts; A Chorus Line (Paul) and Young Frankenstein (Dr. Frankenstein) with The Stage Door Theatre (St. George); and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (LeFou) with St. George Musical Theatre. Armando holds a BS in Bioinformatics from Utah Tech and currently works as Program Director at Rite Passage. “Thank you to my family for supporting me in everything, and thank you, especially to my landlord/talent agent/girlfriend, Chelsea.” 

Nathan is honored to be a part of this production of Titanic The Musical. Other favorite stage credits include: School of Rock and The Secret Garden with Hale Centre Theatre along with In the Heights (Usnavi), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), and Hairspray (Edna Turnblad). He is studying Music Dance Theater at Brigham Young University. 

Abrin is thrilled to be back on the HCT stage. HCT credits include: Treasure Island (Billy Bones), Mary Poppins, Les Misérables, Seussical, Freaky Friday (Adam), An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz, Newsies (Albert/Bill), Tuck Everlasting, AIDA, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Joel), as well as Disney’s Beauty and The Beast and Oliver!. Abrin has also performed on the HCTO stage in Winnie the Pooh (Eeyore), Joseph…Dreamcoat, Seussical, and several Youth Performances. “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care” - Theodore Roosevelt

Nathanael is pleased to be back on the HCT stage. His favorite credits include A Christmas Carol 2022 & 2021, Bright Star, and The Addams Family. Nathanael is a filmmaker, graphic designer, and the Director/Co-Founder of Panscape Pictures, a SLC-based film company.

Making his HCT debut! Angel’s favorite credits include Grease: The Musical at The Ziegfeld Theater; The Rocky Horror Show at The Egyptian Theatre; and the 2016 Jimmy Awards at The Minskoff Theater (NYC). Angel is an alumnus of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and works as an actor. “Whether you think you can or think you cannot, you’re right.”

Pleased to be back on the HCT stage! Dallin’s favorite credits include Silent Sky and One For the Pot with Hale Centre Theatre; The 39 Steps, Emma, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Man With the Pointed Toes, Charley’s Aunt, Tuck Everlasting, and Hello Dolly! - HCTO; and The Fantasticks, Wait Until Dark, You Can’t Take It With You, and The Curious Savage - PG Players. He graduated from the David Scott Applied Art of Acting Conservatory Program and is a Freelance Audiobook Narrator/Producer and Acting Teacher with HCTA. “I’d like to express my love to my wife, Kennedy, and to my family for all the support they’ve given me and for the passion and ethic they’ve taught me.” 

Kaden is thrilled to be back on the HCT stage after last being seen in last season’s production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Other notable credits include Treasure Island, Les Misérables, Phantom, A Christmas Carol with HCT; Musical of Musicals with The Grand; Les Misérables with HCTO, along with the 2014 season with Playmill Theatre.  He currently works for Usana in their French Customer Service dept. “Memento Mori” 

Brock is excited to be back on the HCT stage. His favorite credits include: HCT- Treasure Island, Les Misérables, Tarzan, Seussical The Musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Jehan Frollo), AIDA, The Heart of Robin Hood (Guy of Gisborne), and  Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Benjamin Pontipee); Harman Hall- Footloose (Ren); The Grand Theatre-West Side Story (Riff); Tuacahn Amphitheatre-The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, and Peter Pan; Utah Repertory-Carrie: The Musical as well as Bare (Jason McConnell) where he was awarded Best Actor in a Musical from BroadwayWorld.com. He has also performed at Walt Disney World and European Disney tours.

Back on the HCT stage! Thomas’s favorite credits include Sweeney Todd (Toby) at West Valley Arts; Newsies (Race) and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Lefou) at Hale Centre Theatre; and Children of Eden (Cain) at UMT. He is a graduate of Weber State University.

George is thrilled to be back on the HCT stage! His favorite credits include: A Tale of Two Cities (Gabelle) with Hale Centre Theatre; Little Women (Professor Bhaer) and Hairspray (Link Larkin) with HCTO; and Les Misérables (Enjolras) and Joseph...Dreamcoat (Joseph) at Bonneville High School. 

Spencer is happy to be back on the HCT stage after first appearing here in last season’s Singin’ in the Rain. His favorite credits include: Anything Goes!, 42nd Street (5 times!), White Christmas, A Christmas Carol, Young Frankenstein, My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Curtains, Oklahoma!, and Mamma Mia! He has a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Hartt School and an MBA from SUU. 

Returning to the HCT stage! Zack’s favorite credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour) at Harman Theatre; Freaky Friday (Adam) and The Wizard of Oz with HCT; Bright Star (Billy) at HCTO; and Sweeney Todd with UVU and Utah Rep.

Elated to be back on the HCT stage! Ryan’s favorite credits include Singin’ in the Rain (Rod) and The Secret Garden (Albert) with HCT; CATS (Skimbleshanks), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Young Prince/Doormat), and West Side Story (Riff) on Broadway and National Tours and regional favorites such as Singin’ In the Rain (Cosmo), Shrek The Musical (Lord Farquaad), The Music Man (Harold Hill), Mary Poppins (Bert), and A Christmas Carol (Scrooge). 

A familiar face to Hale Centre Theatre audiences; you may recognize Clin from our recent production of School of Rock. When not on the Centre Stage, you may find him teaching Drama at Riverton High School for which he has won several awards. “Thanks, Jackie, Millie, and Ellis for being my own 1st, 2nd, and 3rd passengers".

Joshua is thrilled to be back on the HCT stage! His stage credits include Les Misérables with HCT; Footloose as Ren McCormack and Willy Wonka as Willy Wonka with Rigby High School; and Bright Star as Billy Cane with Playmill Theatre. Joshua is currently working as a Graphic Designer. 

Thrilled to be back at Hale Centre; Spencer was recently a part of our production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown. His other stage credits include HCT - A Tale of Two Cities and Freaky Friday; and HCTO - Anything Goes. 

David was most recently seen once again as Scrooge in our 2022 production of A Christmas Carol. Other favorite credits include: To Kill a Mockingbird (Atticus Finch), Guys & Dolls (Sky Masterson), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chauvelin), and I Do! I Do! (Michael). He also served as Director of our 2016 Big River. 

Thrilled to be returning to the HCT stage! Peter’s favorite credits include: HCT - The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Joseph and the… Dreamcoat; Sandy Arts Guild - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; WVC Arts Council - Forever Plaid; LDS Conference Center - Savior of the World; Jackson Hole Playhouse - Calamity Jane; Celebrating the Light National Tour; and three years performing with BYU’s Young Ambassadors. Peter has a BA from BYU and an MBA from the U of U. He works for the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. 

Excited to be back on the HCT stage! Paul’s favorite credits include: HCT - Singin’ in the Rain; Lyrical Opera Theater - Tosca; Empress Theatre - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; Sandy Arts Guild - Arsenic and Old Lace; as well as Director of Mountain West Ballet 2002-2008 and dancer with Ballet West 1996-2002 where he had lead roles in Balanchine’s Violin Concerto and Christopher Bruce’s Ghost Dances. 

Jared’s recent credits include: HCT - Phantom (Minister of Culture) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Saint Aphrodisius); West Valley Arts - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; and Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric) and Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince). His music credits include Crazy for You, Little Women, and Annie. 

Happy to be back on the HCT stage! Davis’ credits include: HCT - A Christmas Carol; UVU Noorda - Sweeney Todd (Tobias); Creekside Theatre Fest - Peter & the Starcatcher (Peter/Boy); and Snow College - Children of Eden (Director). He graduated from Snow College with a Bachelor of Music and works at Snow College as a private voice instructor. “If the thing you do is pure and intent and it’s meant, and it’s just a little bent, does it matter?”

Andrew is excited to be back on the HCT stage! Stage credits include: School of Rock with HCT; Shrek the Musical (Farquaad) and Into the Woods (Steward) with Ogden Musical Theatre; and Sweeney Todd with American Fork Community Theatre. Andrew graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in communications and works in tech by day

Excited to be back on the HCT stage. Ricky’s favorite credits include My Fair Lady (Henry Higgins) with CenterPoint Legacy Theater; Forever Plaid (Smudge) with HCT; and Les Misérables (Javert) with HCTO. He has a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Utah and works as an architect.

Gregory is thrilled to be back with HCT. Previous credits include: HCT - The Unsinkable Molly Brown, A Christmas Carol 2021, and Phantom; The Grand Theatre - Dead Certain; West Valley Arts - Sweeney Todd; Riverton Arts Council - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; and Kensington Theatre - Tuck Everlasting and West Side Story. 

Ecstatic to be back on the HCT stage! Tony’s favorite stage credits include: A Tale of Two Cities with Hale Centre Theatre; Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, and South Pacific with the Akin Center Theater; and The Music Man, Big River, and Annie with Wearhouse Theatre Company. Tony holds a BA in Education from Central Washington University and a BFA in Musical Dance Theatre from BYU. “Lots of love to my wife, Amy, and four kids, Calvin, Mitchell, Sadie, and Adam”.

Mitchell was most recently seen in The Light on the Piazza on our Jewel Box stage. Other credits include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Quasimodo) at HCTO; West Side Story (Tony) at Montgomery Theater; Next to Normal (Gabe) at Los Altos Stage Company; and Emma (Robert Martin) at HCTO. He is currently a Senior at the University of Utah in the Musical Theatre program and works as a Headshot Photographer. “Thank you to my awesome support group of friends for continuously pushing me to be better. And thank you to my family for their love and support all the way in California!” 

Landon’s HCT credits include The Light in the Piazza, The Secret Garden, Les Misérables, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Other credits include: Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse - Jekyll and Hyde (Dr. Jekyll/ Mr. Hyde), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Chauvelin), Footloose (Ren McCormick); and CenterPoint Legacy Theater in Hairspray. 

Tyler’s favorite credits include The Light in the Piazza with HCT; and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Frollo), A Tale of Two Cities (Jerry Cruncher), Sister Act (T.J.), Ragtime (Willie Conklin), and Broadway Villains (Sweeney Todd) with CenterPoint Legacy Theater. He graduated from the University of Utah as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and co-owns and works as a physical therapist at In Motion Physical Therapy. “Many thanks to HCT, this amazing cast, and the production team! For Gabe.” 

Rob is honored to be on the Centre Stage once again. His HCT credits include The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Treasure Island. Additional stage credits include: In the Heights (Piragua Guy) and The Odd Couple: Female Version (Manolo Costazuela) with West Valley Performing Arts and Twelfth Night with the Parker Theatre. “Believe in yourself. Not in the me who believes in you. Believe in yourself!”

Mike’s favorite performing credits include: HCT - The Unsinkable Molly Brown, The Light in the Piazza, The Secret Garden, Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical, The Addams Family, An American in Paris, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Music Man; HCTO - A Christmas Carol 2021 (Bob Cratchit); Murray Arts Council- Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy), Carousel (Enoch Snow) and West Side Story (Louis); and BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble Touring Company; Director/Choreography credits include: Murray Arts Council - Joseph...Dreamcoat, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Newsies, and The Drowsy Chaperone. 

Ben returns to the HCT stage after previously being seen in our productions of The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Zorro: The Musical! Other performing credits include: Sister Act, Mamma Mia, Elf the Musical, Bright Star, a Christmas Carol, and Kinky Boots (Arvada Center for the Arts); Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Joseph…Dreamcoat, and The Wizard of Oz (Tuacahn Amphitheatre); Swing! The Musical and Legends in Concert (Norwegian Cruise Lines); West Side Story (Music Theatre West); Grease, Footloose and Annie Get Your Gun (Jackson Hole Playhouse); Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Sundance Summer Theatre). 

Mckelle is excited to be back on the HCT stage; some of her HCT credits include, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, The Secret Garden (Martha), Les Miserables, Seussical The Musical (Mrs. Mayor), and My Son Pinocchio (Rosa). Her favorite stage credits include: Little Women (Jo), Into the Woods (The Witch), Anything Goes (Erma), She Loves Me (Ilona), and The Drowsy Chaperone (Kitty). Mckelle has her BFA in Musical Theatre (UVU) and works as an actor and makeup artist. “Thank you to my wonderful support system, Sarah and Ardon; I love you guys.” 

Ali is honored to join the company of Titanic The Musical. Some of her favorite stage credits include: Lucky Stiff, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Baroness Bomburst in both our 2013 and 2022 productions), The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie), Seussical the Musical (Gertrude), Company (Amy), Xanadu (Calliope), Cinderella (Charlotte). She would like to thank her little gentleman, Benny, and the slew of babysitters for making this possible. Also, shout out to everyone involved (production team, crew, front of house) for making beautiful theatre happen for you lovely people.

Honored to return to the Centre Stage; some of Lauren’s favorite Hale Centre credits include: The Light in the Piazza, A Christmas Carol 2021 & 2022, The Secret Garden, and Les Misérables; Ophelia (Hamlet) with Parker Theatre; Belle (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) at Scera Outdoor Theatre; and Ariel (The Little Mermaid) at HCTO. Lauren holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from BYU. 

Adrien is pleased to be back on the HCT stage. Her most recent HCT credits include Always… Patsy Cline (Louise Seger) and A Tale of Two Cities (Madame Defarge). Other favorite credits include: Finding Neverland (Miss Bassett) - National Tour; 9 to 5: The Musical (Judy), Disney’s Tarzan (Kala), and The Civil War (Sarah) - HCT; Sweeney Todd - The Noorda; Freaky Friday - Circa ‘21; Parade - Fingerlakes Musical Theatre Festival; Oliver! - The Grand Theatre; and Connie Lou in “The Forgotten Carols'' both on tour and in the new film. She has a Bachelors in Acting/Directing from SUU and works as a Vocal Coach at Rich Music Studios. “Thank you, Matt, for being my best and favorite support. Love you!” 

Michelle’s thrilled to be part of this production. Her favorite credits include: Miss Andrew/Bird Woman (Mary Poppins) with HCT, Nettie (Carousel), Musetta (La Boheme), Camila (In The Heights), Mother Abbess and Elsa Schraeder (The Sound of Music), Mary Magdalene (Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God), and has released two solo albums, My Reason and Winter Wonders. Michelle earned her Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from BYU and performs as a soprano soloist, recording artist, and actor. “To my husband, Pete: Where you go, I go.” 

Sharon is delighted to be a part of this production. Recent stage credits include: A Tale of Two Cities (Miss Pross), Murder on the Orient Express (Helen Hubbard), An American in Paris (Madame Baurel), The Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch of the West), The Music Man (Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn) as well as Disney’s Beauty and The Beast, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Sound of Music, A Tale of Two Cities, Les Miserables, Steel Magnolias, Pillow Talk, Fiddler on The Roof, A Christmas Carol, 9 to 5: The Musical, and Sister Act. “Thank you to my family for all your love and support. What a year!”

Making her HCT debut! Savannah’s favorite credits include A Christmas Carol (Emily), The Addams Family (Ballerina Ancestor), and Guys and Dolls (Hotbox Dancer). She was part of BYU’s Dance Ensemble and Kinnect Contemporary Dance Teams and works for a princess company where she plays Ariel, Rapunzel, and Snow White. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from BYU and works in BYU’s Continuing Education. “Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE, The word itself says I’M POSSIBLE!” - Audrey Hepburn

Making her HCT debut! Allison’s favorite credits include Cinderella at Sundance Summer Theatre and Fiddler on the Roof at BYU. She is currently a student at BYU working towards her BFA in Music Dance Theatre. “I am very grateful to be in this show. I couldn’t have gotten here without my forever supportive family and friends!”

MaKenna is thrilled to return to the Centre Stage. She was previously seen on the HCT stage in The Unsinkable Molly Brown, The Light in the Piazza, A Tale of Two Cities, Bright Star (Florence), The Addams Family (Wednesday Addams), Matilda, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. By day, Makenna works as a Nail Tech/Artist. “Enjoy the show! Or don’t.” 

Making her HCT debut! Kenzie’s favorite credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Belle/Director), The Addams Family (Wednesday), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Ariel), and New Sheriff in Town with Pickleville Playhouse as well as Matilda The Musical (Miss Honey) with HCTO. She has a degree in Family Studies and Psychology from USU and teaches high fitness at The Studio as well as Operations Manager/Director/Performer at Pickleville Playhouse. “Shoutout to my wonderfully supportive family and my amazing husband, Nate! Thank you for being my favorite teammate and best friend. I’m so lucky to be creating a life with you!”

Thrilled to be back on the Centre Stage! Maryn was previously seen in last season’s productions of The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Molly Brown) and School of Rock! Other favorite credits include: The Playmill Theatre-Jane (Disney’s Tarzan), Marian (The Music Man), Newsies (Katherine), and Kathy Selden (Singin’ In The Rain), as well as studying in the Musical Theatre Program at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Maryn graduated from BYU Idaho, Majoring in Music and Minoring in Theatre Studies. 

Thrilled to be back on the HCT stage. Erica’s credits include: HCT - The Secret Garden (Martha); Sundance Summer Theatre - Cinderella (Charlotte); UVU - Is There An Actor in the House? (Natasha/Colombina), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Marcy Park), Urinetown The Musical (Little Becky Two Shoes), I and You (Caroline); and Les Misérables as Eponine. She is in pursuit of her BFA in Musical Theater from UVU and an Associates in Dance. She is an award-winning choreographer. 

Hailey is currently part of HCT’s Story Weaver’s; other favorite credits include SpongeBob the Musical (Sandy Cheeks) and Disney’s Tarzan (Jane) with SCERA Shell; and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with HCTO. She has a degree in Public Relations from BYU and teaches in the education department at HCTO as well as working as a journalist/content creator for Utah Valley Magazine. “Thank you to my husband and #1 supporter!” 

Kennedy is thrilled to be back on the HCT stage! Her favorite credits include Seussical The Musical at HCT; Bright Star and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at HCTO; and Wonderland at BYU (in the De Jong Concert Hall). She is a graduate of Massage Therapy School and works as a Licensed Massage Therapist as well as a part-time voice actor and audiobook engineer. “I met my husband, Dallin, doing a show several years back, and I am excited to do another with him!”

Making her HCT debut! Maria comes to Hale Centre Theatre with an extensive resume. Favorite credits include: Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale (Charlie) with SCERA Center for the Arts; The Addams Family with Lehi Arts Center; CATS with American Leadership Academy; and Seussical The Musical with Spanish Fork Community Theatre; Pinocchio: Awake My Soul (Pinocchio), Snow Maiden (Blackbird), Giselle (Willis), and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Ballet West Academy at Thanksgiving Point. 

Making her HCT debut! Casey is thrilled to play a part in this production of Titanic The Musical! Credits include: Godspell and West Side Story as well as “The Chosen” - VidAngle Season 2 and 3, and BoM Videos Season 4. She is currently a senior studying Sociology at BYU and will graduate in the spring. “Shoutout to my friends and family for supporting me!” 

Making her HCT debut! Excited to join the Hale Centre Theatre family with this production. Some of Emily’s favorite stage credits include: Disney’s Tarzan (Kala) with Four Season Theatre Company in Logan; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Truly) with a community theatre group in North Carolina; Night of Disney with SCERA as well as serving as Musical Director with Into The Woods and The Little Shop of Horrors with Walden School of Liberal Arts in Provo. 

Glad to be back with Hale Centre Theatre! Some of Melody’s favorite stage credits include: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Miss Dorothy) with HCT; Head Over Heels (Queen Gynecia) with The Grand Theatre; Footloose (Vi Moore) with Broadway Palm; John (Mertis) with ThreePenny Theatre Company; Forbidden Broadway (Choreographer/Performer) at the SLC Fringe Festival; and You Can’t Take It With You (Alice) as well as the 2014 Macy’s Firework Spectacular Choir backing Idina Menzel. 

Excited to be back on the HCT stage! Karen’s favorite credits include: The Light in the PIazza, Poor Wife/Fred’s Wife (A Christmas Carol) at HCT; Mrs. Darling (Peter Pan) at SCERA; Cinderella (Into the Woods) at Draper Historic Theater; and was a member of the BYU Singers for 3 years. She graduated from BYU with a degree in Vocal Performance. “All my love and gratitude to Zack, my three beautiful daughters, and my parents for your endless support.”

Larissa is honored to play again with Hale Centre Theatre. She was last seen in our 2016 production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Other favorite performing credits include: Lead Holiday Emcee/DJ with Walt Disney World at Disney Springs; Emcee for Lucas Films Star Wars Celebration; and served as a Stage Manager at New York City ComicCon. She is co-owner of Life of the Party Entertainment with her incredibly handsome husband, Rob Ferre. “Shake it!”

Brooke is honored to be playing again with Hale Centre Theatre after previously being seen in our productions of Les Misérables and Bright Star. Favorite stage credits include: Sister Act (Michelle) and Million Dollar Quartet (Dyanne) at HCTO; Johnny Cash Tribute Concert with Hale Centre Theatre Gilbert; Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Drowsy Chaperone (The Chaperone), Les Misérables (Eponine), Seussical (Mayzie LaBird). “I want to thank my amazing family for always cheering me on and supporting me.”

Shawnda is excited to be back on the Hale Centre boards. Some of her favorite theatre endeavors include: Artistic Director for the Hill Cumorah Pageant; Eulalie McKecknie Shinn (The Music Man) with HCT; Director of HCTO’s A Christmas Carol as well as performing and directing at different venues around the valley with productions such as Matilda The Musical, Catch Me In You Can, The Seagull, The Secret Garden, Drown’ed Book, and Lend Me A Tenor. She holds three degrees in Theatre Education and Directing.

Making her HCT debut! Amanda is thrilled to join the HCT family! Favorite stage credits include: The World Premiere of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (Dyanne); Runaways with The Know Theatre of Cincinnati; Brigadoon (Fiona), The Music Man (Marian); The Addams Family (Morticia Addams), and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine) with Hale Centre Theatre Gilbert. Amanda holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Arizona/Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. 

Tara is humbled to be playing on the legendary Center Stage. Other favorite stage credits include: School of Rock with Hale Centre Theatre; Mamma Mia! (Donna) at Draper Arts Council; A Christmas Story (Mother) at SCERA; and Joseph…Dreamcoat (Narrator) at Alpine Community Theatre. “I feel honored to help share the tragic stories of these historical figures. All the love to my tribe who helps keep me afloat - Bryson, Sophster, Jameson, and Vic."

For Hale Centre Theatre, Dave has previously directed The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Singin’ in the Rain, The Light in the Piazza, Treasure Island, Chitty Chitty Bang, The Secret Garden, Guys and Dolls, Les Misérables, A Tale of Two Cities, Disney’s Tarzan, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Bright Star, Seussical, The Addams Family, Cinderella, Matilda The Musical, An American in Paris, The Wizard of Oz, Wait Until Dark, Newsies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, AIDA, The Heart of Robin Hood, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Sister Act, The Pirate Queen, Peter and the Starcatcher, She Loves Me, Hello, Dolly!, The Drowsy Chaperone, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Zorro the Musical, and Oliver!,.         

Originally from Utah, Lindsey relocated to the East Coast after graduating from the University of Utah with her BFA in Modern Dance. She spent 5 years as a Radio City Rockette where she toured to over 50 cities and kicked at Radio City Music Hall. At Walt Disney World, she was a choreographer and teaching artist for Disney Performing Arts, and a performer in Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage as well as the Halloween show Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular. 

Kelly is one of the most sought-after Music Directors along the Wasatch Front. His talent and skills have been instrumental in the success of many of our productions, with the most recent being Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Lucky Stiff, Singin’ in the Rain, School of Rock, The Secret Garden, Always...Patsy Cline, Les Misérables, A Tale of Two Cities, Disney’s Tarzan, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Bright Star, Seussical, Freaky Friday, An American in Paris, AIDA, Forever Plaid, Sister Act, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Peter and the Starcatcher, Big Fish, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, GHOST the Musical, Catch Me If You Can, and Mary Poppins. 

Jess is thrilled to be at the helm of Titanic The Musical. Other HCT credits include Lucky Stiff, Singin’ in the Rain, Ken Ludwig’sTreasure Island, The Mousetrap, The Play That Goes Wrong, Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Phantom,Steel Magnolias, and Matilda The Musical. 

Kacey is the Creative Director and Resident Scenic Designer at Hale Centre Theatre. He has designed over 100 productions at HCT and loves the challenge of working on our unique stages. Kacey oversaw many of the design aspects of the new building in Sandy and feels fortunate to be able to design on the stages that he helped create. His designs for Les Misérables, Tarzan, The Pirate Queen, A Tale of Two Cities, The Little Mermaid, Matilda, and Tuck Everlasting are among his favorites. 

Dennis Wright is excited to design Titanic The Musical on the Center Stage after previously designing Lucky
Stiff on the Jewel Box stage last season. Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science degree
from Brigham Young University in Clothing & Textiles with a minor in Theatre Arts.
He also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Boston University in Theatrical
Costume Design. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Theatre & Media Arts
Department at BYU. 

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. 

Michelle has always loved telling stories. Being Hawaiian has helped her gain experience in events from a young age. She decided to dive into finding out more about sound and how it functions. This path led her to her MFA in Sound for the Performing Arts from Purdue University. 

Michelle is extremely passionate about details, research, beautiful and interesting “things,” anything to do with flowers, and opening packages. She recently designed her 101st with our production of See How They Run; some of her other favorite designs have included The Drowsy Chaperone, Over The River..., Les Misérables, Tuck Everlasting, My Fair Lady, AIDA, A Tale of Two Cities, Cinderella, Silent Sky, and She Loves Me. 

Krissa has been with HCT for a number of years, and has designed hair and make-up for Lucky Stiff, Singin’ in the Rain, A Tale of Two Cities (2021), Bright Star, Seussical, AIDA, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2013 and 2021), She Loves Me, and Peter and the Starcatcher. Krissa holds a BFA in Theater Tech/Design from Millikin University, an MFA in Wig and Make-up Design from the University of Cincinnati CCM and is also a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Utah. Krissa previously worked for Utah Shakespeare Festival for six seasons, Sarasota Opera for 3 seasons, and Chicago Opera Theater for 2 seasons. “I am so grateful to be part of the dream team in the wig shop. Thanks to HCT for giving me the opportunity to do what I love. Enjoy the show!!”

Nick is thrilled to be working with HCT on the design and programming of automation for this production! Select HCT credits include: Guys & Dolls, The Secret Garden, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Christmas Carol, Treasure Island, School of Rock, Singin’ in the Rain, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid.