EMS Theatre
Program Information
Evans Theatre Mission Statement: The Evans Theatre Department strives to produce students of character with a knowledge and appreciation for theatre while providing beneficial tools for life.
Classes offered: Introductory Theatre; Intermediate Theatre; Advanced Theatre; Technical Theatre 1 and 2.
Once Upon a Mattress HUB:
THANK YOU for auditioning! Everyone did a fantastic job! All the talent made casting very challenging!
ALL CAST & CREW ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND OUR FIRST REHEARSAL TUESDAY, SEPT. 8th 4:10-6:30 Email Ebs ASAP if you can't attend jeberhard@mckinneyisd.net
CAST (In order of appearance)
Prince Dauntless - William Law
Prince Dauntless Understudy - Sander Jacobs
Minstrel - singing Julia McManis
Minstrel Understudy - Kate Dudley
Jester - Marina Alpart
Jester Understudy - June Dunn
Queen Aggravain - Anelise Juarez
Queen Aggravain Understudy - Vaughn Martin
King - Yaser Homan
King Understudy - Elliott Campbell
Princess #12 - Delaney Fitzugh
Lady Larken - Ella Brasseux
Larken Understudy - Winnie Treanor
Wizard - Alyssa Van Dusen
Wizard Understudy - Elijah Jones
Lucille - Alyssa Knue
Rowena - Harper Darwin
Lucille/Rowena Understudy - Callie Reynolds
Sir Harry - Ethan Chambers
Sir Harry Understudy - John Kundukulangara Ajith
Princess Winifred the Woebegone - Jackie Northup
Princess Winifred Understudy - Sophie Aldaco
1st Knight - Jackson Rivers
2nd Knight - Deacon Bade
3rd Knight - Sander Jacobs
Beatrice - Avery Hardin
Harold - Atticus Garcia
*Understudies will also be a part of the Featured Knights/Ladies Ensemble or Chorus TBD
Featured Knights/Ladies:
Deacon Bade
Delaney Fitzhugh
Atticus Garcia
Terra Garcia
Avery Hardin
Allison Hester
Caitlyn Holmes
Kate Krueger
Calista Montano
Melissa Reynolds
Jackson Rivers
Serenity Roberts
Zoe Santilli
Ash Schmit
Ava Stohl
Mikayla Van Dusen
Lilyan West
Chorus (Ensemble Knights and Ladies):
Maxwell Barr
Ethan Barr
Pariis Butler
Leah Cartwright
Penny Castro
Elina Cruz
Alayna Guitierrez
Alexis Jenkins
Aubrey Louzan
Maggie McDow
Estela Moreno
Hayden Morton
Lisa Mulei
Elizabeth Pena
Victoria Rodriguez
Zoe Smith
Hazel Thedford
Maya Tillery
Featured Dancers:
Hazel Eberhard
Vanessa Fitzgerald
Avery Hardin
Amaya Khabir
MK Tran
Mikayla Van Dusen
CREW:
Assistant Director-June Dunn
Assistant Technical Director-Bennett Cartwright
Stage Managers-Sara Uribe, Caleb Cassidy
Head Sound-Richard Perez
Assistant Sound-Nohelia Baltazar
Head Lights-Avery Gaines
Assistant Lights-Daniel Gil
Follow Spot Operators-Daniel Gil, Bransyn Lamkin
Head Costumer-Imogene Runyon
Assistant Costumers-Molly Holmberg, Mason Bell, Kenley Mohr, Tessa Martinez
Head Makeup Design-Kaylee Morales
Assistant Makeup Designers-Jaylyn Faulkner, Micah Brown, Niyon Cunningham, Rebecca Martinez
Hair Design-Emma Miles
Head Props-Cash Lanier
Prop Managers-Campbell Muehleisen, Hayden Morton, Joey Scottino, Daniel Pate, Lance Walker
Publicity Managers-Willa Castro, Liam Smith, Carter Lesser
House Managers-Hazel Thedford, Madison Schuenemann, Briar Quiroz
Running Crew- Regina Solis, Joey Scottino
CONGRATS EVERYONE!!!
We have a long standing tradition of our annual musical. Check out some of our past shows.
We have had great success with our UIL One Act Play entries.
Director Information
Director
Jeni Eberhard (Ebs) is going into her 25th year teaching theatre. This is her 12th year at Evans. She grew up in Plano and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Communications with Secondary Education from Sterling College in Kansas. Previously, she's been a theatre director in Plano ISD and private schools. When not teaching and directing at Evans, Jeni enjoys family time with her husband and 5 kiddos. You can catch her onstage performing improv at The Comedy Arena in downtown McKinney. She is passionate about teaching theatre and hopes to support each of her students on their journey to BE BRILLIANT!
We would love to have you join our theatre family!
Upcoming Events
Aug. 27th- Once Upon a Mattress AUDITION WORKSHOP 4:10-5:10 in C114 (anyone interested in auditioning is welcome!)
Sept. 15-REQUIRED Once Upon a Mattress parent meeting 5:30-6:15 in EMS cafeteria
Audition Information
Audition information will be posted here for each main stage show as well as posted on the theatre call board in the fine arts hallway (C hall). You can always stop by the theatre room C114 with any questions. Or reach out to the director, Mrs. Ebs, with an email to jeberhard@mckinneyisd.net.