Grease

Grease - July 19

Marshalltown Community Theatre

Who's Who

Benjamin Charles James Paper

as Danny Zuko, Leader of the Burger Palace Boys

Benjamin recently completed four amazing years in the BCLUW Drama Department where he participated in eight high school productions and was twice recognized as a Principal Role Recipient by the IHSMTA program. Proud parents of this hot dog eating champ are Jason and Val Paper. Benjamin enjoys watching bootleg musicals and singing in the shower.
Elizabeth McRae

as Sandy Dumbrowski, New Girl at School

Ellizabeth makes her MCT debut as Sandy after portraying Frenchy at the Waterloo Community Playhouse last year. She's performed in many roles in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area. A classically trained soprano, Elizabeth is a Theatre Performance and Music major at UNI. She recently designed costumes for the Cedar Valley Youth Theater's production of "School of Rock."
Holly Roseland

as Betty Rizzo, Leader of the Pink Ladies

Holly returns to MCT after charming audiences as Glinda in last summer's production of "The Wizard of Oz." At East Marshall High, she played Dorothy in "Oz" as well as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." A Vocal Music Education major at UNI, Holly participates in UNI Opera. This summer she is up to the challenge of playing a role completely opposite of her own personality.
Gabriel Duden

as Kenickie, Burger Palace Boy

Gabriel returns to the stage for his second role after playing Scott in MCT's production of "Evil Dead the Musical" last fall. Gabe may be new to the stage, but he comes from a long line of MCT veterans. He enjoys riding his motorcycle, reading, writing, and being out in nature. Gabe's biggest fans include his two beautiful daughters, his girlfriend, and her two children.
Kya Naughton

as Frenchy, Pink Lady

An active student at Marshalltown High School, Kya is making her MCT debut. At MHS she performed in "Cinderella" and is a member of choir, National Anthem Singers, Holiday Singers, Southside Transit show choir, and the cheerleading squad. Kya also enjoys pottery and painting. In her spare time, you may find Kya humming a tune behind the counter at Dunkin' Donuts.