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Michael Jarmer
as Wes Warnicker
Michael did a lot of acting in high school and college and then took a long hiatus. Recently he was cast in the NCT’s production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. He's in a band called Here Comes Everybody and is working on an album of rock songs inspired by the words of Shakespeare. He writes fiction, has published his first novel, Monster Talk, and he teaches English at RPHS.
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Cresslyn Clay
as Eleanor Dunbar
Cresslyn is an English teacher at Rex Putnam, & she’s honored to be in this performance, which is her first. She’s enjoyed watching her students do something they love, and the experience of being taught by her students, rather than the other way around! She thanks her students for being kind to the newbie, her family for supporting her in this adventure, & Kelley Marchant for twisting her arm!
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Emily Gassaway
as Urleen
Emily is a senior, and it is her final year in the RPHS Drama Department. She has been involved in almost every single show since her freshman year. She plans to go on in psychology and then specialize in the study of abnormal behavior. She would like to thank her friends, family, and the drama department for everything they have done to make her high school experience absolutely amazing.
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J.D. Gates
as Coach Roger Dunbar
JD is from Milwaukie & is a 2009 UofO graduate. He works for Apple, and this is his first foray into community theater. JD thanks Kelley Marchant for taking a chance on him, his mom Sheila, his sister Morgan, his brother in-law Jon, and his dad Dan, for all of their love & support. He also thanks his friends, Graham, Ryan, Zach, & Tony for standing behind him through all of his treks & adventures.
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Tom Shepherd
as Principal Harry Clark
Tom is proud & honored to be sharing this experience with his daughter, Aubrey (Ariel). Sharing the love of music along with drama is a true blessing, especially for her senior year. His experience consists of Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, Little Mary Sunshine, and Wizard of Oz. Many thanks are given to Kelly Marchant, and for the many friends made through this experience, both kid & adult.