thecast
thecrew
Katie Campbell
Publicity
Josh Downs
Musical Director
Jamye Meri Grant
Set Crew
John Hays
Sound Operator
Brooke Lowry
Costume Crew
Katie McDonough
Assistant Musical Director
David McKee
Costume Crew
Haven Nutt
Publicity
Jesse Perez
Set Crew
Bethanie Russell
Publicity
Zach Sandberg
Set Crew
Kevin Shipp
Props Master
Charlotte Ubben
Publicity
the
Karen Sunde
Playwright,
The Fastest Woman Alive
Naomi Iizuka
Playwright,
Language of Angels
Cathy Thomas-Grant Director
Mason McCulley
Assistant Director
Caroline Andrew
Lighting Designer
Chelsea Brown
Videographer/Publicity
Darren Diggle
Set Designer/
Light Board Operator
Sarah Kennon
Stage Manager for
The Fastest Woman Alive
David McKee
Costumes/Makeup
Brooke Lowry
Costumes/Makeup
Brittney Reimert
Stage Manager for
Language of Angels
Kevin Replinger
Technical Director/
Sound Designer
Michele Weaver
(Gossip, Voices, Company, Wasp)
started performing at 3 for her first dance recital. 17 years later, not only has she picked up acting and singing as well, but she has made performing arts her career choice. She is honored to be onstage with her fellow classmates after completing two years at Pepperdine University.
Charlotte Ubben
(Amelia Earhart, Jerrie Cobb)
is originally from San Francisco. She is a junior Music Theater Contract major at Pepperdine. She transferred to Pepperdine last fall from Northwestern University where she studied vocal performance. Most recently, Charlotte played the role of Cathy in The Last Five Years.
Zach Taylor
(Shopkeeper, Pilot #1, Assistant, Representative Lime, Dr. Randy Lovelace)
is a junior at Pepperdine University. Zachary is excited for his friends and company to have the opportunity to perform this summer at the Edinburgh Festival. He would like to thank all those who made this opportunity a reality, including his parents who constantly shower him with praise, admiration, and a little bit of encouragement.
Zach Sandberg
(Chuck Yaeger)
is thrilled to be performing as one of his childhood heroes in this production. At Pepperdine University he appeared as Ernie in Rumors, Michael in Two Rooms, and Eddie Hayhurst/Greene Hamilton in The Roads to Home. He also spent four years in a summer Shakespearean troupe that toured the Washington D.C. area.
Lauren Randol
(Jackie Cochran, Young Jackie)
a theatre major at Pepperdine University, will be entering her Junior year this fall. She has been a part of the ensemble cast in two Pepperdine mainstage shows. This is her second time performing at the Fringe Festival and she feels honored to be back. The Fastest Woman Alive has been an incredible learning experience for Lauren, both theatrically and historically, and she appreciates being given this life changing opportunity.
Jesse Perez
(Child #2, Announcer #1, Mechanic, Pilot #2, Announcer #4, Announcer #9, Announcer #11)
is about to start his Sophomore year at Pepperdine University majoring in Theatre and Television. He was lucky enough to be cast as a Chorus member named Admiral in the Greek tragedy The Persians and then as Angel Cruz in the powerful prison drama, Jesus Hopped the A Train. He is very excited for the fantastic opportunity to perform in the Fringe Festival with the interesting tale of The Fastest Woman Alive.
Haven Nutt
(Mother, Voices, Company, Trainee #3, Wasp #3, Candidate #5)
is entering her sophomore year at Pepperdine. She credits her faith in God and her loving family for her strength, and her spirit and passion for her drive. “I know that no matter what I do, I aim to live passionately for God and through God while sharing my time and talents with the world.”
Katharine McDonough
(Voices, Company, Trainee #2, Wasp #2, Sharon, Candidate #4)
just finished her sophomore year as a Regent’s Scholar at Pepperdine. She has been training in theatre for 17 years, and has been blessed with the opportunities to play numerous roles, including Sara Crewe in Andrew Lippa’s A Little Princess and Johanna in Sweeney Todd.
Amanda Massie
(Child, Voices, Jill, Company, Jill Jr.)
Amanda Massie is a junior theatre major at Pepperdine University. Amanda has performed in several student directed projects and in the ensemble of two main stage productions. She is so excited and thankful for the opportunity to be performing at the Fringe and to participate in such a meaningful and inspirational show.
Kelly Kristofferson
(Girl, Voices, Brummell, Company, Wasp #5)
is a Junior Theatre major, English minor. “I am so grateful to be studying with this company of people who inspire me with their work and talent. This is my first play with Pepperdine and I am so excited to learn all I can from this adventure and these artists.”
Britt Hennemuth
(Husky, Priest, Country Doctor, Pilot #3, Commander, Mr. Northrop, Manuel, Announcer #12)
originally from Connecticut, is a Junior majoring in Theatre and Television. While at Pepperdine, Britt has performed in Sweeney Todd and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Prior to attending Pepperdine, Britt performed with the Moss Hart Award winning company, Staples Players. Roles include Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet, Thenardier in Les Miserables, and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast.
Josh Downs
(General Hap Arnold, Ike, LBJ)
is from Lynnwood, WA and is currently a junior at Pepperdine University, where he is studying Music and Theater. Past roles include Sorin in Martin Crimp’s adaptation of Anton Chekov’s The Seagull and the Beadle in Steven Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd. Josh enjoys top ramen, Pixar movies, and surprise parties.
Jillian Dobbins
(Voices, Company, Trainee #1, Wasp #1, Glennis Yaegar)
just completed her sophomore year at Pepperdine University as a theatre major with an acting emphasis. Jillian is completely thrilled to follow her passion for acting “across the pond” with her friends to take part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! “Thanks to my family and to God for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”
Morgan Bader
(Floyd Odlum)
is a junior theatre major, and thanks God for this exciting chance to perform at the Fringe this year. While attending Pepperdine University, Morgan has been fortunate enough to be in such performances as Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin), A Flea in Her Ear (Etienne), and Jesus Hopped the A-Train (D’Amico).
Drake Schaneberg
(Loudspeaker #1, Farmer, Announcer #2, Announcer #3, Instructor, Announcer #10, Loudspeaker #3)
is a Junior at Pepperdine University. He is a Theatre and Television major, with an emphasis on acting. Drake has been in Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Persians and Waiting For Godot. His hobbies, besides acting, directing and writing, include reading, driving, coming up with ways to make people smile and playing all kinds of sports. He wouldn't be here without the blessings of God, who has given Drake his ability to act and the opportunity to attend Pepperdine. He considers himself extremely blessed.
