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Crazy For You

A Musical showing February 16 - March 31

Crazy For You is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930’s big city guy whose dream in life is to dance. Despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancee, Bobby achieves his dream! Filled with the classic tunes of George & Ira Gerswin, Crazy For You is a high-energy musical comedy with showmanship, fabulous dance numbers, sentiment, and true love. Winner of three Tony awards including Best Musical, you’d be crazy to miss this show!

Original Direction and Choreography by:

Cambrian James

Musical by:

Harry Warren & Al Dubin

Music by:

George Gerswhin & Ira Gerswhin

Book by:

Ken Ludwig
  • Evening Show Times:7:30pm
  • Evening Show Price:$24.00

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Cambrian James

Cambrian James

Character Name: Bobby Child

Crew Role: Director/Choreographer

Cambrian is excited to direct and choreograph for Hale Theatre! He has won numerous ariZoni awards including Choreography and Hair and Makeup Design. Cambrian directs and choreographs at numerous theatres throughout the Valley, including Desert Stages and Mesa Encore Theater.  Other shows that Cambrian has directed/choreographed here at Hale include Hello Dolly!, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, A Christmas Carol, Singin’ in the Rain, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Joseph . . . Dreamcoat, Lucky Stiff, The Little Mermaid, Music Man, The King & I, and April Ann. Cambrian would like to thank Dave, Corrin, Lincoln, and of course Laszlo.  

Lincoln Wright

Lincoln Wright

Character Name: Music Director

Lincoln is a native of Mesa, Arizona, is enthused to be back at Hale after performing in last year’s Forever Plaid.  Since 2001, he has taught the musical theatre workshop in the Scottsdale Conservatory Theatre summer program; he also serves as the company pianist for Ballet Etudes.  He has composed music for several productions, including Southwest Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, and Two Gentlemen of Verona, for which he won an AriZoni award for best original music.  Recent performances as pianist include Forbidden Broadway, Footloose and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, and he served as music director for Hale’s Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.  Although the arts world beckons, he’s kept his day job as an attorney at Udall, Shumway & Lyons in Mesa, handling personal injury and nursing home abuse cases.  Much love to Mom, Dad, and the sibs for their tireless support.  

Dorman Smith

Dorman Smith

Character Name: Everett Baker

Dorman has been a long standing actor in the Easy Valley. His acting and directing credits are numerous. Some of his favorite acting roles include: Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Zach in A Chorus Line, Colonel Pickering in My Fair Lady, Abe in Beau Jest, the Captain in Mr. Roberts, the king in Big River, Mr. Maraczek in She Loves Me, and King Pelinor in Camelot. Dorman has performed in several children's musicals including PinocchioJack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella. He would like to thank Dave, Corrin and everyone else involved in this production. With a special thanks to his wife Barbara for her loving support.

Jennifer White

White, Jennifer

Character Name: Irene Roth

Jennifer White is excited to be returning to the Hale Centre Theatre! She has recently played Irene Molloy in Hello Dolly and Jolene Oakes in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels under the direction of Cambrian James, Yvonne Fouchet in The Dinner Party and Kate Keller in The Miracle Worker under the direction of Mark Clemente, and Emma Carew in Jekyll & Hyde and Laurie Williams in Oklahoma under the direction of Terry Helland. Infinite appreciation and love to her directors, family and friends who made playing these roles possible.

Sabrea Starla Swann

Sabrea Starla Swann

Character Name: Lottie/Patricia

Sabrea Starla Swann is very excited to return to the stage here at Hale Center Theater in Hello Dolly. Some of her favorite roles have been in The Scarlet Pimpernel, Singing in the Rain, and Beauty and the Beast just to name a few. Many thanks to Dave and Corrin, Cambrian, and Laszlo for this amazing opportunity and for always making it an absolute joy to be here!

Alaina Beauloye

Alaina Beauloye2011

Character Name: Polly Baker

Alaina Beauloye is extremely grateful to have been cast in this show and is excited to work with such an outstanding cast. She recently appeared as Audrey in Hale’s Little Shop of Horrors, and played multiple roles in A Christmas Carol. Other recent roles include Mary Bland in N2T’s Eating Raoul, and Christine in DST’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Other Hale roles include Anna in The King and I, Amalia in She Loves Me, Florence in Man With The Pointed Toes, Millie in Seven Brides, and Lizzie in The Rainmaker. Alaina would like to thank the Dietleins, Lincoln, Cambrian and Laszlo, and of course, Craig, Kalyn and Megan!

Brent Graham

Brent Graham

Character Name: Moose

Brent is ecstatic to be back at Hale and doing another show. He was last seen here in Christmas Carol and Little Shop of Horrors. He would like to thank his family for their love and support. He also would like to thank Dave and Corrin for giving him such a fun place to play!

Tyler Pounds

Pounds, Tyler

Character Name: Male Ensemble

Tyler Pounds (Male Ensemble) is really enjoying being a part of a great Christmas musical in such a great space. His previous roles include Arpad in She Loves Me, Bill Sykes in Oliver!, Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods, Abel/Ham in Children of Eden, 5 in Snoopy, and Severed Head in Pippin. This is Tyler’s fourth Hale show, after She Loves Me, Princess & The Pea, and Guys & Dolls. He is a theatre student at MCC. Thank you Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, and all the cast.  

Heidi Krauss

Krauss, Heidi

Character Name: Female Ensemble

Heidi Krauss (Tess) is thrilled to be returning to the Hale, previously appearing in their Singing in the RainBeauty and the BeastGuys and DollsJack and the Beanstalk and Pinnochio. Other credits include Sugar,  Annie, ChicagoCinderella and Gypsy. Currently a Film and Media Studies major at ASU, Heidi has also made an appearance in several student films, music videos, and commercials. Thanks to God, family and friends for all their love and support.

David Specht

David Specht

Character Name: Lank Hawkins

David Specht (Lank Hawkins) would like to thank his beautiful loving wife, Colleen, and his wonderful one-year-old son, Keegan, for supporting him during this experience. David is excited to make his Hale Theatre debut in Crazy For You. Recent projects include: Beyond Karoke (Randy), Greater Tuna (Arles & nine other roles), It's a Wonderful Life (George Bailey). David is a seasoned improviser performing locally for over ten years with improv troupes including Jester'z, Exit 185 and Valley Fever.

Jack Heald

Heald, Jack

Character Name: Bela Zangler

Jack's degree in Advanced Ism Studies from East Toad Strangle State College of Taxidermy left him ill-prepared for literally everything. His stage experience up until 2011 consisted of playing keyboards and guitars in mediocre cover bands. Dreams of rock and roll stardom died a grisly death on the dusty streets of Laredo after losing a shootout involving a hurdy gurdy, an apple peeler, and a colony of carpenter ants. Some of this is true.

Hannah Winger

Winger, Hannah

Character Name: Female Ensemble

Hannah Winger is thrilled to be back for another fantastic Hale Theater experiencein Crazy for You! She has recently been seen in Hello dolly at Hale andDirty rotten scoundrels (Desert Stages Theater) under the direction ofCambrian James, and Gloria Rasputin in Bye Bye Birdie (Desert Stagestheater) under the direction of Terry Helland. “Thank you to Cambrian andthe Dietleins, and as always to my fabulous friends and family who continueto support me!”

Kimberly Sheperd

Sheperd, Kimberly

Character Name: Patsy

Kimberly is excited to be returning to the Hale! She was last seen at the Hale in Beauty and the Beast. She is currently a Senior at Arizona State University majoring in Film and Media. Favorite credits include Seussical, Footloose, Food!, Lucky Stiff, and Cats.

Megan Thompson

Thompson, Megan

Character Name: Female Ensemble

Megan is a 18-year-old freshman at the Walter Cronkite school at Arizona State studying Broadcast Journalism. She has been involved in many productions at community theatres around the valley, such as "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Mesa Encore Theatre, "Clue the Musical" at Mesa Community College, and "Grease" at Valley Youth Theatre. This is her first time performing at the Hale Centre Theatre and she has had a wonderful experience working with the cast and crew of this fantastic production.

Isaac Domingue

Domingue, Isaac

Character Name: Male Ensemble

Isaac is excited to be part of such a fantastic cast and be returning to the Hale Theatre. He was last seen in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat at MET, and at Hale Theatre performing in Camelot, Brigadoon, A Christmas Carol, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Camelot. He would like to thank his family for all their support.

Tyler Gasper

Gasper, Tyler

Character Name: Male Ensemble

Tyler J. Gasper is thrilled to be making his debut at Hale Centre Theatre in 'Crazy For You'. He was last seen at Fountain Hills Community Theatre in "A Chorus Line" as Mark. Favorite roles include The Rum Tum Tugger in "CATS", Jimmy Smith in "Thoroughly  Modern Millie" (Zoni Nomination), Ren McCormack in "Footloose" and Pippin in "Pippin" Many thanks to Cambrian, Lincoln, friends and family, especially Steven, Ash, Corey, AYOH!, Ben, Reese and Conner. And Mama. He is represented by Dani's Agency.

Connor Wince

Wince, Connor

Character Name: Male Ensemble

Connor Wince is thrilled to be back at Hale, where he was last seen as Gideon in 7 Brides.  Other credits include: Chicago (Swing); The Nutcracker (Snow King); Joseph… Dreamcoat (Benjamin).  Connor will graduate from Red Mountain High School in May and head off to college next year to study musical theatre.  Thank you so much to everyone in the cast and especially Cambrian for making this show so special.

Dina Freberg

Freberg, Dina

Character Name: Female Ensemble

Dina is excited to be appearing in her first production with Hale Center Theater! She’s currentlya senior in high school and has performed in shows throughout the valley including Aida,Seussical, Grease and many more. She has a passion for performing and would like to thank herfamily for all their love and support.

Asijah Pickett

Pickett, Asijah

Character Name: Female Ensemble

Asijah is 20 years old and a veteran performer in Arizona. She was last seen on stage at the Phoenix Symphony Hall's Holiday Pops Concert. Asijah has also appeared in several other productions such as VYT's Grease as Sandy and Greasepaint Youth Theatre's The Wiz as Dorothy. Asijah is very excited to be making her debut with Hale Center Theatre and is grateful for the opportunity to work with Cambrian James and the amazing cast.

William Marquez

Marquez, William

Character Name: Male Ensemble

William Marquez (Ensemble) is both thrilled and grateful to be making his Hale Theatre Centre debut! His most recent credits include Forum (Histerium), The Drowsy Chaperone (Underling), and Spelling Bee (Barfee) all at Mesa Community College. Thank you to Thom, family, and friends for all of your wonderful support and guidance.