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LYSANDER ABADIA - THE KING |
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MELISSA RIEZLER - ANNA LEONOWENS Melissa is thrilled to be making her debut in Las Vegas with Signature Productions in The King and I! Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Melissa has been blessed to sing her way around the world working on cruise ships and for Walt Disney Productions. Some of her other performance credits include Sandy in Grease, The Narrator in Joseph, Grace Farrell in Annie, as well as many other wonderful shows. Melissa would like to thank her friends and family, especially her husband and kids, for providing her with such a beautiful song to sing. |
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JACQUELINE MELENDEZ - TUPTIM Jacqueline couldn’t be more honored to portray such a beautiful character. This is her 4th show with Signature & is overjoyed to work under such talented direction. She would like to thank her amazingly wonderful boyfriend Michael and and all those who have been extemely supportive along the way. Love you all! |
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IANROD GARGANTIEL - LUN THA/VOCALIST Ianrod Gargantiel, baritone, a native of the Philippines, moved to Las Vegas, Nevada at age 16 and graduated from Durango High School. Recently, Ian was featured as a soloist in Eric Whitacre’s Cloudburst, with the Las Vegas Master Singers, and in a multi-singer performance of Franz Schubert’s Die Schö ne Mü llerin. Having placed first in Division V of the Las Vegas Chapter National Association of Teachers of Singing Student Awards and in June studied and performed in the 1st Annual Big Bear Lake Song Festival in California. He currently performs in the Artiste dell’ Arte and Gondolier programs at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas and studies with Dr. Stephanie Thorpe. |
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KIMMIE KIDD - LADY THIANG/DANCER Kimberly “Kimmie” Kidd, Lady Thiang hails from St. Louis Mo. She attended The Visual and Performing Arts Center in St. Louis, Missouri, where she studied dance, music, and drama. This is Kimmie’s second show with Signature Productions. She appeared in Signature’s Production of Once on This Island in 2003. Some of Kimmie’s other credits include: Vienna- Johnny Guitar, The Musical, Sarah- Ragtime, Glenda- The Wiz. She is currently a member of the Artiste dell’ Arte program at The Venetian Hotel, where she sings Italian Opera and Neapolitan song. Kimmie can also be seen as a member of The Soprano Sisters, a musical ensemble counterpart to Broadway’s “Three ‘Mo Tenors”. Kimmie would like to thank her family for their unending love and support! I love you all very much! |
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ANGELO MOLINERI - CHULULONGKORN Angelo began his joy for acting at Gilbert Magnet School. He’s also had the oppportunity to perform with UNLV in Fiddler On The Roof, CSN Shenandoah, a local singing group called “Razzamatazz”, " the Sea five singers" Fern Adair studio production of Oklahoma and numerous Shakespeare plays. He enjoys school and his friends, swimming, dancing and books, theres is almost nothing he wouldn’t want to try. But most of all he really enjoys Theater. |
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PAUL VILLALUZ - KRALAHOME Paul is a transportation engineer who has performed the national anthem over 150 times for the Las Vegas Wranglers. This is his seventh show with Signature Productions. He won $750 in an episode of Win Ben Stein’s Money (access his website, www.paulsings.com to see it). He loves his family and his Miss Stephanie very much. |
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TUPUA AINUU - INTERPRETER/PHRA ALACK/VOCALIST/PURCUSSION The King and I. |
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JACKSON LANGFORD - LOUIS LEONOWENS Jackson is currently a 5th grade student at the Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain. He is the youngest in the family with two sisters and a brother. He has performed in productions such as Willy Wonka and Once Upon a Mattress. He enjoys both performing and the fine arts. He plays little league baseball and enjoys hanging out with his friends. |
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PAULENA KINEL - ROYAL CHILD Paulena loves to be on stage. Her moments in the spotlight, so far, have been dancing with the Nevada Ballet Theatre in the Spring Performance, singing at UNLV Hamm Hall, the New Orleans Arena and Opportunity Village with J.Bilbray E.S. choir, performing in a Pirate Show with Drama Kids and singing solo at the Roma Pizzaria. During free time Paulena likes to swim, play soccer, read, write lyrics to songs and have fun with her family and friends. |
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CAROLINE THUET - ROYAL CHILD/VOCALIST Caroline is an eleven year old girl who enjoys singing, dancing, playing sports, reading and writing stories. She has eight brothers and one sister. Her witty sense of humor and kind kind heart is a blessing to her family. She is not afraid to work hard and do her best. The love of learning drives her to try many new things. Best of all she brings a little ray of sunshine where ever she goes. |
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VERONICA COMELEK - PRINCESS YING YAOWLAK Veronica is 6 years old and has had a love for dancing & singing since the age of 2. Her love of the stage was displayed in her performance in Suessical, Jr., where she played the part of a Who and a hot dog. Veronica’s other interests include playing with friends, golf, writing stories and fishing with her dad. She and her family are very grateful for what we hope is her first of many opportunities with Signature Productions. |
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YAARA AYBAR - ROYAL CHILD Yaara Aybar Agron is a second grade student at The Adelson Campus from Israel. Her recent credits include the role of an Air Hostess in A Recipe for Hummus in the Tribute for Israel’s 60th Birthday. She sings in the Choir directed by Susan Lind Vex and performed with them throughout Las Vegas. |
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ALMOG AYBAR - ROYAL CHILD/VOCALIST Almog Aybar Agron is a fifth grade student at The Adelson Campus from Israel. Her recent credits include the role of Amaryllis in The Music Man for Nevada Conservatory Theatre directed by Michael Barakiva, a Munchkin in the Wizard of Oz for the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre, and Annie in Annie, an Adelson School Production. Almog preformed as a vocal solo in many events. |
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MACKENZIE PRINCE - ROYAL CHILD/VOCALIST MacKenzie is a young women who lives life to its fullest. She loves to dance, sing, cheer, stunt, ski and the theatre. Her first performance was with Signature Productions in “Joseph” as one of the children, since then she performed as Annie, in “Annie” for Hollywood Kids and is thrilled to be back with Signature Productions and be a part of “The King and I”. She is happiest when she is with her family and friends. |
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JARED BEANEN - ROYAL CHILD JARED BEANAN (Young Prince) This talented 10 year old is a 5th grade honor student at O’Roarke Elementary School. Jared has graced the stage as Aladdin with LVCMT, a solo player in LVCMT’s Godspell, and as Oliver with Las Vegas Dance Connection. Jared is also a young entrepreneur. He creates his own video games with his company JGamesOnline.com. He is thrilled to be performing in his first Signature production. |
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CHASE DANIELS - ROYAL CHILD Chase Daniels is a sixth grader in the Magnet program at Bridger Middle School. He can be seen in the recently released feature film, “Thor at the Bus Stop”. Past favorite roles include: Winthrop Paroo in The Music Man and James Rogers in The Will Rogers Follies. Chase continues to train his triple threat skills. His dream is to one day make it to Broadway. Chase is thrilled to be making his Signature Productions debut in The King and I. |
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HAILEY WOOLWORTH - ROYAL CHILD Hailey is a 4th grader at Heckethorn Elementary. She loves to sing and dance and is a member of The Showstoppers Dance team at Bunker Dance Center. This is Hailey’s first musical and she is excited to be doing it with Signature Productions. Thanks to my Mom, Dad, Nana and Papa for all their support. |
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HALEY JENSEN - ROYAL CHILD/VOCALIST |
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AMY HYBARGER - ROYAL CHILD/VOCALIST Amy Hybarger is a fifth grader at Allen Elementary School. She has two older brothers, one at college and one in Finland, who are both happy she is performing in the King & I. Amy loves singing, playing the piano, dancing, cooking and playing with her dogs, Maizy & Boomer. She also loves riding her new bike and trampoline jumping with friends. She is excited to be in her first real show! |
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JOSHUA SMITHLINE - ROYAL CHILD/BUDDHA Joshua is 7 years old and attends J. Marlan Walker International School. He has a 13 year old sister Rachel who helps him with his homework and how to win video games. Joshua has studied dance for 3 years. He likes to play sports and board games with his friends and family. Joshua is so excited to have his friends and family see him perform in The King and I. |
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TJ THOMAS - MALE ENSEMBLE/DECKHAND/PRIEST/PURCUSSION/DRAGON Tj is proud to be part of “The King and I” as his third Signature show! Past Signature roles include ensemble in Beauty and the Beast and Nibs in Peter Pan. His favorite role was Captain Hook in the PVHS production of Peter Pan. As a Senior at Palo Verde High School, he is looking forward to a great year. Thanks to his family and friends for all their support, etc, etc, etc. |
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MARCOS GALVAN - GUARD/PURCUSSION/DRAGON Marcos is a 17 year old senior currently attending the Las Vegas Academy. This is Marcos’s first musical with Signature Productions and he is very excited. He has several years of experience in singing but never performed onstage besides being in a choir. He would liked to thank his family for all there support and to his vocal teachers at the Academy for all their support. |
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JD JENSEN - GUARD/PRIEST/DANCER/SIMON OF LEGREE JD Jensen is thrilled to be making his Las Vegas debut in this production of The King & I. JD is no stranger to Siam having traveled there 3 times before with the Theatre League Tour (staring Debby Boone), CLO of South Bay Cities, and Santa BarbaraCLO. This production is dedicated to his love CB and to his dear friend Red, who is watching with Buddha. |
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BEN KLECKNER - SWING Bio coming soon |
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LEON RITCHIE - MALE ENSEMBLE/GUARD/PRIEST/DANCER Leon Ritchie is thrilled to be back working for Signature Productions. Last seen in Thoroughly Modern Millie, some of his other recent credits also include: 42nd St, Sweet Charity, and The Will Rogers Follies. He has worked with Broadway Legends such as Dana Moore and Andrew Lippa. He is also currently working on his own Music Project. His performance is dedicated to his biggest supporter, Christopher. |
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JAMIE WOODWARD - FEMALE ENSEMBLE/ROYAL WIFE/DANCER Jamie Woodard is excited and grateful to be continuing her musical theatre presence by being a part of the King and I. She recently returned to the stage with her appearance in Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, after a seemingly eternal absence. Long ago credits include Oliver in Oliver!, Annie in Annie, roles in Jesus Christ Super Star, Joseph…, Barnum, Big River, and others. Special thanks to her family and the love of her life! |
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RAVEN FLOWERS - FEMALE ENSEMBLE/ROYAL WIFE/DANCER Raven is thrilled to be joining the ‘Signature’ family in this amazing production of “The King and I”. As a Freshman at Cheyenne High School she studies Drama, Orchestra and Dance. Raven is thankful for her many blessings in life especially her Mom, Dad and 6 brothers and sisters who encourage her to follow her dreams. |
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MASAMI KADOTA - FEMALE ENSEMBLE/ROYAL DANCER/ELIZA This is her second show with Signature Productions. Masami was born in Japan where she has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She performed with CSN Dance Company and graduated from AMDA in NYC. She thanks her boyfriend Jeff and also her co-workers at Brian’s Beach Sushi Restaurant for their support and serving the BEST rolled sushi in Las Vegas.. |
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ANITA BEAN - ROYAL DANCER/AMAZON Anita is so happy and excited to perform once again with Signature Productions. She was last seen flashing her fabulous elbows as the stern and efficient Miss Flannery in “Thoroughly Modern Millie”. Anita has lived in Las Vegas for a year and a half, after spending the previous 16 years performing as a dancer with Carnival Cruise Lines. She is looking forward to learning and performing an interesting and unique style of dance, and also to working with a a wonderful director and cast! Shall we dance? |
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BREANNA BALLARD - FEMALE ENSEMBLE/AMAZON/DANCER I’m Breanna Ballard, I’m 17 years old and I am going into my second year at CSN. I started attending gymnastics classes at age 3, and picked up dance at age 5. I have been on multiple competitive gymnastics, dance, acrobatic, and cheerleading teams since age 7. I believe that dance has taught me a lot about myself, and it has also given me a way to express anything that I am feeling. If somebody were to ask me when I were most happy, one of my replies would, without a doubt, be “when I am on stage.” |
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MARA MARTINEZ - ROYAL WIFE/VOCALIST Mara is delighted to be a part of Signature Productions, the King and I. Her theater credits include: Les Miserables (Fantine), Grease (ensemble), Miss Saigon (ensemble) and South Pacific (ensemble). She has also performed as a vocalist for R&B bands Cirlcle of 5 and Politix in her hometown – Manila , Philippines. She would like to thank the Signature Family for this exciting opportunity and sends her love to her awesome and supportive husband Pro. |
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JANAY BOMBINO - ROYAL WIFE/VOCALIST Janay Bombino is absolutely ecstatic to be doing her first show with Signature Productions! She recently graduated with Honors from Coronado High School and appeared this past summer as Maria in Super Summer Theater’s “West Side Story”…GOSHARKS! She would like to thank her AMAZING friends and family for all of their love, support, and encouragement. She can’t wait to be Asian! |
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ASHLEY OBLAD - ROYAL DANCER/ROYAL WIFE/DANCER Ashley is excited to be performing with Signature for the fourth time. She recently graduated from Brigham Young University as a Dance Major this past April. She spent 4 years of her college life touring the U.S. and Europe with the BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble and she also performed with dancEnsemble, a modern dance team. Thanks mom and dad for dragging me to dance class everyday. |
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JESSICA CRUZ - ROYAL WIFE/TOPSY Jessica has just returned to Las Vegas after a blessed year dancing on Disney Cruise Line this past year. She is excited to be home with the people she loves and to still be able to be in a fun and beautiful show! Her past experience here in Vegas includes Jesus Christ Superstar, Return to the Forbidden Planet and Seussical the Musical! She thanks God and the people she loves for all their support! |
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MAYA SHULEFAND - ROYAL WIFE/VOCALIST At the age of 5, Maya fell in love with theatre. At 7 she was enrolled in the Santa Monica Playhouse in CA, and 8 years later she is still performing. Some of her recent roles include a dramatic part as Vodya in SLAVS!, and Gemma in A Recipe for Hummus, a two person play. She just LOVED being in the children’s choir in Joseph…Dreamcoat with Signature Productions, and she is very excited to take part in another Signature adventure! Marrying young was not part of the plan but this latest role has called for it… Big kisses to the family! |
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KAYLA MAY - ROYAL WIFE/VOCALIST Kayla May is 15 and a sophomore at Las Vegas Adademy of preforming and visual arts, where she is involved in the vocal program. She has been singing most of her life. She is a member of the Desert Chorale, Vari8tions, and a featured soloist for the Desert chorale. She has given two solo vocal recitals under the direction of Daedre Beaumont. She has taken dance for 5 years in various dance disciplines. She loves life and can’t wait to see what life has instore. |
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LARK FILMORE - DANCER/ANGEL Lark is thrilled to be performing in her second musical with Signature Productions. She holds a BA in Dance from BYU where she performed with the BYU Folk Dance Ensemble. Many thanks to her husband and kids for supporting her in this fabulous new hobby! And to all the babysitters…I couldn’t have done it without you! |
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MIKEY PHILLIPS - ROYAL WIFE/DANCER/LITTLE EVA After a year hiatus, Mikey is thrilled to return to the stage with the cast of The King and I. She was last seen as a Silly Girl in Signature/P.S. Productions Beauty and the Beast. Favorite roles include Little Red in Into the Woods, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and “Making a Dramatic Difference” as a teacher with Drama Kids International! |
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SARAH STEFFEN - FEMALE ENSEMBLE Sarah Steffen is excited to be apart of her first Signature production. She has participated in musical theater for many years and has enjoyed playing a variety of roles from The Wicked Witch of The West in The Wizard of Oz to Marian in The Music Man. She is currently attending UNLV with a major in communications and a minor in music. Sarah's passions include sign language, acting, dancing, and singing, which she hopes to pursue professionally. |
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ANDREW PAN - PRIEST/DRAGON/UNCLE THOMAS Andrew Pan was born in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). He started dancing when he was 10 years old in Malaysia. He also got a scholarship to study at the Central School of Ballet in London, and since then has danced and toured in Sweden, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Lebenon, Canada. He has danced in many principle and soloist roles over the years. Since 2002 he has been in Las Vegas where he dance for Celine Dion in A New Day... |
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CHRISTIAN ESCOBAR - SWING |
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TERESA MARTINEZ - SWING - FEMALE ENSEMBLE/ROYAL WIFE/DANCER
Bio coming soon |
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LESLIE FOTHERINGHAM – DIRECTOR Leslie has been directing and producing with Signature Productions for the last 18 years. She currently serves as Signature’s Artistic Director. Her directing credits include Brigadoon, The Secret Garden, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Children of Eden, The Sound Of Music, Once On This Island (2003), My Fair Lady, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and most recently, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Leslie has appeared on stage in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown as Lucy, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls and the Stepmother in Cinderella. Leslie loves spending time with her 7 grandchildren. She thanks her husband, Dennis, the love of her life, for his love and patience as she spends countless hours playing with all her friends at Signature. |
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SHAUNA OBLAD – MUSICAL DIRECTOR Shauna has been with Signature Productions since 1988. She has been on stage as Mrs.Flinders in two runs of Saturday’s Warrior,and as Eulalie M. Shinn in Music Man…She has directed Fiddler on the Roof, My Turn on Earth, and Saturday’s Warrior. She loves musical theatre and all the joy it brings to her heart and the hearts of those who come and enjoy with us.Shauna thanks her husband, John for us ultimate support in what she loves to do. She was educated in Music Education and Piano Pedagogy at Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. |
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ROMMEL PACSON - CHOREOGRAPHER Rommel Pacson has a BFA in Dance Performance/Choreography from Towson University, MD. He has performed extensively all over the world in a wide variety of dance fields. He has also tried his hand at acting, appearing in Take Me Out and Bent at Las Vegas Little Theater, GUM and The Mother of Modern Censorship at CSN, and The Dog Lady and The Man Who Turned Into a Dog with Asylum Theaters. His latest credits include Peanut Man in The Art of Prostitution, in the ensemble of Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Indio in West Side Story. He is honored to have been given this wonderful opportunity to choreograph The King and I and work with Signature Productions again. Thank you for supporting The Arts. |