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Newton Arcilla |
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Doing it Right
How It's Going Down
How to Be Famous
Friends 4Ever
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Most Awesome Athlete in The World
Diaster
You Give Me Meaning
Fearless
Doing It Right! (Reprise)
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Nancy Sears Topper
Polly Croucher
Katrina Young
Meet the Company
Aubrey Indorf
Aubrey Indorf (16, Dunedin High, 10th grade) has been performing since age 4 and hopes to pursue the performing arts professionally. Her love for theatre and music has rewarded her many accomplishments, her most memorable being Best Actress and Critics Choice at Florida Thespian Competitions and a Scholar for Outstanding Commitment to Character from Broadway Stars of the Future. She frequently sings for teams such as the NY Yankees, Blue Jays, and Rubber Ducks. She loves helping her community as Secretary of Troupe 2177, and Percussion Section Leader of the Dunedin Highlander Band. She wants to thank Sears Studio, Mrs. Mullholand, and her friends/family for their support in putting on this show!
Caleb McGuire
Caleb McGuire (17, Countryside High, 12th Grade)is a senior in high school doing his first show with Sears Studio. He wants to thank Nancy, Katrina, and Polly for the opportunity to perform for them, his friends and family for always supporting him, and Tota Conservatory for helping him improve so much as a performer.
Leyla-Jade Curbelo
Leyla-Jade Curbelo (15, Gibbs-PCCA, 10th Grade) this is her first show with Sears Studio, and she couldn’t be happier about it. She is a 15-year-old sophomore in the PCCA magnet program at Gibbs High School. For almost three years, she has been performing in various theaters in Pinellas County. However, her original love for theater was able to flourish because of her sister who introduced it to her in the first place. She is so happy that she got the opportunity to be a part of such a/an (Adjective) (Noun) !
Newton Arcilla
This is Newton Arcilla (17, St. Petersburg High, 12th Grade), he portrays the character of Gogo. He is pleased as punch and grateful as all get out to be part of such an amazing, wonderful, amazing opportunity. He would like to thank his friends, his friends, his friends, his friends, his friends, his friends, his friends, his friends, his friends, his friends, and most importantly his dog. Just kidding, his friends. He has been in many a role in his vast lifetime. Leads including Don Price in Big Fish, Sonny in Grease, or another guy in something else, he can’t exactly think of anything else off the top of his head, so he’s just gonna quit listing while he’s ahead. [Segue] He has no idea how long the bio should be and decided to make the executive decision to just keep typing until he decided to st-
Vanessa Poole
Vanessa Poole (Seminole High Alum), is a teacher at Sears Studio Performing Arts Academy and Nessa is a long-time performing arts lover, she is very happy to be back on stage again. Starting over 15 years ago, she has gone through countless dance classes, musical rehearsals, and karaoke performances than they can count! She continued theatre into high school and learned more about stage management, costume, prop, and set construction, and joined the improv team. She's continued to perform improvisation, as well as stage manage and build costumes into college.
Nancy Sears Topper
has worked on and off the stage in professional, community, and educational theatre for over thirty years. In 2013, she was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to theatre education in the state of Florida. In 2005, she was nominated as a finalist for Pinellas County Teacher of the Year in two categories. Sears has served on many prestigious theatrical boards, including the Florida Association of Theatre Education, Florida State Thespians, and Pinellas Association for Theatre Educators. She has worked as a college audition coordinator, workshop presenter, and professional coach for the Florida Theatre Conference and the South Eastern Theatre Conference. Some of her favorite musical theatre directing credits include Hello Dolly! Fiddler on the Roof, Brigadoon!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Songs for a New World, Grease, Carnival, Cinderella, High School Musical, Spelling Bee, Once Upon A Mattress, The Boyfriend and the Music Man. Sears currently works as a freelance theatrical consultant, acting coach, improvisation director, and novelist. She teaches private and group lessons in Pinellas County for actors of all ages and experience levels. Sears would like to thank this cast for displaying their non-stoppable passion and teamwork throughout the rehearsal process.
Polly Croucher
is elated to be back working with Sears Studio Performing Arts Academy. She has been working with Nancy Sears and Katrina Young for the last year and a half as a teaching assistant and lead tech on shows such as Annie Kids, Seussical Jr., and Matilda Jr. She also had the opportunity to stage manage the inaugural Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts-Mahaffey Theater performance of Seussical Jr. thanks to Young and Sears. Her previous Tampa Bay credits on stage include Shows such as Mary Poppins and Mamma Mia (SPCT); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (EOT); Hunchback of Notre Dame(Skycrest UMC); Nice Work, Chess, Titanic, South Pacific, Mamma Mia, and A Christmas Carol (FWP). Before moving to Florida 6 years ago, Polly had been a part of more than 25 stage productions both on stage and behind the scenes as stage manager in the Kentuckiana area. Some of her favorites include Les Miserable, Footloose, and Spelling Bee. Polly would like to thank Nancy Sears and Katrina Young; the Cast of Mad Libs Live; and her family for always supporting her love for the arts! @pollycroucher
Katrina Young
is absolutely, completely and totally excited to be back working with Nancy Sears and Sears Studio Performing Arts Academy. She has been working with Nancy Sears for over 10 years and has collaborator on many shows including Aladdin JR., Wizard of Oz, Sleeping Beauty JR., Frozen JR., Annie Kids, Seussical JR., and Matilda JR. Katrina is honored to be the Education and Outreach Coordinator at Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts-Mahaffey Theater and Director of their Class Acts and Summer Camp Programs. Her previous stage credits include shows such as Joice Heith in Barnum, Jolene in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Dancer in Sweet Charity (EOT); Little Shop of Horrors (WCP). Katrina would like to thank Nancy Sears and Polly Croucher; the Cast of Mad Libs Live; and her mom for coming to do her laundry in this busy time!
Photos
Caleb McGuire as Geyser
Newton Arcilla as Gogo
Vanessa Poole as The M.C.
Aubrey Indorf as Merrily
Leyla-Jade Curbelo as Virtuosa
Articles
Class Acts to Present MAD LIBS LIVE! At Mahaffey Theater
It's time to applaud the remarkable young talent of Pinellas County! Pinellas County Schools is thrilled to announce the dazzling cast of "Mad Libs Live!" - a captivating production set to grace the prestigious Mahaffey Theater. This extraordinary event, part of the Class Acts Performing Arts Educational Series, spotlights the incredible abilities of four local Pinellas County high school students in leading roles, showcasing the excellence and potential within our community.
Join in at the Mahaffey Theater for "Mad Libs Live!" and be part of an unforgettable performance. Get ready to be enthralled as Aubrey Indorf, Caleb McGuire, Leyla-Jade Curbelo, Newton Arcilla, and Vanessa Poole take the spotlight in a production that promises nothing short of brilliance!
Event Details:
Dates: January 30th and 31st
Time: 11:15 AM
Location: Mahaffey Theater
A Special Opportunity for Students:
Thanks to the generosity of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts, we are thrilled to offer a FREE field trip opportunity. Bus transportation and admission costs are covered for students. For more details about the bus scholarships, please contact Katrina Young, Education and Outreach Coordinator:
Email: kyoung@billedwardsfoundationforthearts.org
Phone: 727-304-5275
This event serves as a shining testament to the talent, dedication, and creativity within Pinellas County Schools. It's an invaluable chance for our students to experience the enchantment of live theater, and an opportunity for our community to come together in celebration of their outstanding achievements.
About Class Acts:
In this milestone season, Class Acts proudly presents 16 captivating live performances tailored for the community. In addition, we are excited to introduce two engaging virtual programs, offering children the opportunity to experience the arts from anywhere. A highlight of this year's program is the debut of the BAM (Books, Art, and Music) Festival Series, consisting of 8 immersive hands-on art field trips and festivals scheduled throughout the school year at the Mahaffey Theater.
About the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater:
Under the management of Big3 Entertainment, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater is one of Tampa Bay's top-rated performing arts venues. As the home of the Florida Orchestra, this world-class theater hosts top-quality national and International Artists and performances, ranging from pop, rock, comedy, theater, dance, classical, to interactive engagements and exhibitions. Situated in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, this 2,031-seat cultural gem offers breathtaking waterfront views and is just minutes away from white sandy beaches and world-renowned museums.
About Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts:
The Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts passionately supports performing arts programming at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater. Our mission is to educate, engage, and entertain our community through culturally diverse performances. We are dedicated to presenting inspiring arts education programs, community outreach initiatives, live mainstage performances and concerts, as well as special events for the enjoyment of the entire community.
Special Thanks To
Aidan Anderson, Joanna Toomey, Eight O'Clock Theater, Ross Kimura, Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church, Matthew Morris
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