Production Team

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In loving memory of Blaine and Beverly Olsen

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Executive Producer: Jacci Olsen Florence

Director: Carol Madsen

Music Director: Whitney Cahoon 

Choreographer: Ginny Waldron

Assistant Director: Deklyn Searle

Stage Manager: Emma Palmer 

Costumers: Jim Tatton, Jamila Lowe, Lindsea Garside

Wigs: Taylor Kurzius

Set Construction: Nate Fawcett, Jace Fawcett

Set Artist: Jenny Sears, Brian Sears

Props: Sharla Jordan

Stage Crew: Jayci Hansen, Dezi Hansen, Ammon Taft, Owen Arnell, Mia Palmer, Jessica Gallegos, Emma Jefferies, Sister Parke, Kami Lowery, Cal Talbot

Assistant to the Producer: Tara Payne

Technical Directors: Miland Palmer & Mark Ellis

Assistant Tech Director: Emma Palmer

Sound Designer: Miland Palmer & Sheldon Cheshire 

Lighting Designer: Danielle Loveland

Sound & Light Operators: Sheldon Cheshire, Miland Palmer, Nate Fawcett, Emily Crow, Lydia Cheshire, Danielle Loveland 

Projection Image Design: JD Madsen

Projection Logistics: Mark Ellis, Miland Palmer 

Building/Scene Room Manager: Nathan Fawcett

Box Office: Lisa Stratton, Tara Payne, Chad & Tani Lynch, Angie Winter, Brenda Smith, Stacy Ronnow

Concessions: Jim Stratton​

House Manager: Stacy Ronnow

IT Specialists: Chad Lynch, Colton Lynch, Steve Petersen

Marketing Director/Playbill: Brady Stratton

Development Director: Bryant Larsen-Ford

Playhouse Photographer: Cassie Gallegos

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Director's Note

Where to begin? We begin with “School”… School is a place we attend for a period of time to learn, gain skills, and become members of a community. School, as a verb, also means to become disciplined, focused and intentional. In our “School of Rock,” we have all learned about music, dance, theatre, and have gained skills in each and every rehearsal. I feel that our best work has been to become a community of caring, generous human
beings, who listen and respond to each others’ needs and concerns.

“Rock” brings to mind the image of a foundation… something or someone that doesn’t shake, tremble or disappoint. There
have been so many “rocks” in this process, as my production team has been consistent, gifted, and incredibly generous.
They are Rock Stars! Dewey Finn is another rock. His entrance into the school community of Horace Green Academy is one that changes the lives of his students, their parents, his colleagues, and his principal, Ms. Rosalie Mullins. But when we pull back, we can see that those students have a profound effect on Dewey, and some of his edges soften. He responds to them, their needs and comes into his own adulthood.

In our School of Rock community, we have had the amazing experience of life imitating art, or vice versa… Our Dewey
Finns, Brandon Garside and David Simon, took the responsibility of teaching, training, and coaching their bands for several weeks before we began rehearsing the show. It was such a delight to observe the friendships develop between the
kids and their Dewey's. I believe you will observe something beyond a staged classroom experience tonight on the  Playhouse stage. You will be drawn into the classroom itself, and you may find yourself on your feet dancing along with the cast. (That’s my hope!) To our cast, each of you is exceptional. Your personalities, drive, strength and talent have been vital to our show, and I thank you all for your generous hearts and patience! To our audience, please enjoy. Take the message that is within this show for you, and make a difference going forward. Listen to others, especially those who don’t seem to have a lot to say You’ll be surprised. Listen to your heart. Follow your dream, and climb to the very top of Mount Rock!​​​

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