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Monty Python's SPAMALOT |
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Book & Lyrics by ERIC IDLE Music by JOHN DU PREZ & ERIC IDLE
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| A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin | |||||
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Directed By Carmen Ball |
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Generously Produced by:
Security National Bank of Enid
Park Avenue Thrift
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| Produced by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide |
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THE PLACE – Medieval England and Here
The Time – 932 A.D. and Now
Two Acts with a 15 minute Intermission
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Cast
Jason Maly
King Arthur
Patrick Yarborough
Patsy
Venson Fields
Lancelot
Colin Montgomery
Robin
Chad Swanson
Galahad
Brendon Arnold
Bedevere
Emily Nelson
Lady of the Lake
Anitajane Garnand
Laker Girl
Bethany Montgomery
Laker Girl
Zoey Resler
Laker Girl
Ashley McConnell
Laker Girl
Adrian Betz
Laker Girl
Bailey Wilson
Laker Girl
Matt Palmer
Ensemble
Alex Johnson
Ensemble
Frank Baker
Ensemble
Dridyn Gee
Ensemble
Lee McDaniel
Ensemble
Sam Coleman
Ensemble
Stephanie Ezzell
Ensemble
Lily Loughman
Ensemble
Mazee Bookout
Ensemble
Jeramie Tipton
Historian
Christopher McDaniel
Voice of God
Creative Team
Carmen Ball
Director
Angela Gallagher
Asst. Director & Choreographer
Music Director
Sean Gallagher
Justin Blasier
Technical Director
Whitney Hall
Lights & Sound
Nathan Sundvall
Lights & Sound
Donna Patocka
Costumes
Kay Kiner
Costumes
Cast & Crew
Set construction
Scott Garnand
Backstage Coordinator
Frank Baker
Marketing
Heather Palmer
Marketing
Meet the Company
Jason Maly
King Arthur
Jason Maly (Arthur) is tickled silly to be galloping back onstage in Spamalot- this time as Arthur in his relentless search for knights and shrubbery. Jason most recently appeared on the Gaslight stage as the Player in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Other previous acting credits include Wadsworth in Clue, Sandy in Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, Ned Weeks in The Normal Heart, Picasso in Picasso at the Lapin Agile and many more. Directing credits include last season’s Once, as well as Green Day’s American Idiot, One Man, Two Guvnors, Next to Normal and RENT.
Patrick Yarborough
Patsy
Patrick Yarbrough (Patsy) is delighted to make his return to Gaslight in Spamalot. Just like Patsy he is happy to have found a new family with all the talented members of the cast. A special thanks goes out to his mother, Julie, for forcing him to audition in middle school and unlocking a lifelong appreciation for the theater.
Venson Fields
Lancelot
Venson Fields (Lancelot) was born and raised in Enid, Oklahoma and has appeared in many Gaslight Theatre plays and musicals. “The Arts are my passion and the Gaslight Family, in accepting me into their family, has become my family.”
Colin Montgomery
Robin
Colin Montgomery (Robin) is very excited to be participating in his first Gaslight Theater production. Originally from Washington State, Colin moved to Enid with his incredible wife Bethany, about 3 years ago. He is thankful for this hilarious cast and crew that have made this an unforgettable experience. He will next be appearing as Tranio in The Taming of the Shrew.
Chad Swanson
Galahad
Chad Swanson (Galahad) is a native of Woodward, OK and a graduate of OSU. Formerly of OnStage Woodward, Chad has featured in Gaslight Theatre since 2018. He last appeared as Rosencrantz in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," and can next be seen as Lucentio in "The Taming of the Shrew." Chad would like to thank this excellent cast and crew, as well as his brilliant wife Charlet for her love and support.
Brendon Arnold
Bedevere
Brendon Arnold (Sir Bedevere/Black Knight) is super excited to be a part of such a fun production with this talented cast of peers. This is his second Carmen show and he's very appreciative of her faith in him. Brendon was last seen onstage as Isaac Jaggard in "Book of Will". He's thankful to his family for their support and can't wait to see where this journey takes him.
Emily Nelson
Lady of the Lake
Emily Nelson (Lady of the Lake) graduated from UCO with her BA degree in Vocal Performance and also her AA in Music and Speech and Theatre from NEO A&M College. You have seen her in many a Gaslight production onstage and several directing. She has dreamed of playing this role for years and is so excited to have this chance to play an ultimate diva. Thank you for allowing me to find my part.
Anitajane Garnand
Laker Girl
Anitajane Garnand (Laker Girl) is thrilled to be dancing and singing in this hilarious production. This is her first season with the Gaslight Theatre. Thanks and love to her family for their support and to the community of Enid for letting her live out her childhood dreams of performing for the audience.
Bethany Montgomery
Laker Girl
Bethany Montgomery (Laker Girl) is excited to sing and dance her way on stage in her first Gaslight Production! She was involved in almost every high school play and musical as a teenager in central Illinois. She is excited to revive the passion for performing, and excited that the first jump back in is such a fun show and exciting show, alongside her husband, Colin (Robin), and so many new and dear friends!
Zoey Resler
Laker Girl
After an 10 year hiatus, Zoey Resler (Lake Girl) was beckoned back to the guiding light of the stage here in Enid. Her theatre career began in New Bern, NC at New Bern Civic Theatre in 2008, where some her on-stage credits include Guys and Dolls, 9 to 5, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Zoey focused her later time on choreography, including The Jungle Book, Hello Dolly and Spamalot with NBCT and Old Towne Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan. Additionally, Zoey danced in the classical ballets of Sleeping Beauty as Carabosse, Swan Lake as Odile, and Don Quixote as Kitri. “Thank you to my husband, Ty, for his love and support while I chase that stage light once again.”
Ashley McConnell
Laker Girl
Ashley McConnell (Laker Girl) has been a part of the Gaslight family for 5 years and is so excited to be in her 3rd Carmen Ball production. She has most recently been onstage this season as Batrice in Hansel and Gretel, the PI Michelle in Death and Deceit on the Nile, and the Dark Lady in Book of Will. She’d like to thank Angela for her patience as dance is not something Ashley has ever studied!!
Adrian Betz
Laker Girl
Adi Betz has been acting at Gaslight for the last 13 years. You may have seen her as Alice in Book of Will last fall, and also Alice in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in January of last year. She has also been in the last six Shakespeare in the Park productions. This is her first debut in a musical for Gaslight! She is super excited for this new challenge!
Bailey Wilson
Laker Girl
Bailey Wilson (Laker Girl) began her theatre journey as a Gaslight Teen in 2010 with a performance of “The Actor's Nightmare”, since then, she has been involved in numerous productions and currently serves on the board of directors as chair of the Shakespeare in the Park committee. Bailey studied theatre at Oklahoma State University, and is currently pursuing a degree in English at Arizona State University. Some of her most recent acting credits include Cassius in Julius Caesar, Estelle Dulaney in No Exit, Extraordinary Girl in Green Day's American Idiot, Jo March in Little Women, and April White in Savage in Limbo. Some of her directing credits include Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Arsenic and Old Lace. "Thank you for being a supporter of the Arts in Enid; we could not do this without patrons like you."
Matt Palmer
Ensemble
Matt Palmer (Prince Herbert, Ensemble) is happy to be back on stage and performing in such a hilarious show. He was last seen in Gaslight's 2023 production of Awesome 80s Prom as obnoxious bad boy Nick Fender.
Alex Johnson
Ensemble
Alex Johnson (Mother, Taunter, Tim, Ensemble) is grateful to the lovely Miss Carmen for giving him the chance to be a very silly person in this show. A Virginia native, Alex worked professionally with Richmond Shakespeare Theatre from 2015 to 2018. All the love to his darling wife Bailey, and much thanks to his father for introducing him to Monty Python at a young age.
Frank Baker
Ensemble
Frank Baker (Guard, Knight of Ni, Ensemble) is tickled to be doing Spamalot for a second time. Dee-lightful!!!! Frank is wrapping up his year as Gaslight Theatre President. He adds, “Expect great things from Gaslight in the future!!”
Dridyn Gee
Ensemble
Dridyn has been apart of the gaslight since he was 11. This is 16th play and is excited to do this play for his Grandma who loves the original movie. He cant wait for the people of Enid to laugh along to this wonderfully put together show.
Lee McDaniel
Ensemble
Lee is following up the energy & intensity of being in the musical "Green Day American Idiot" a couple years ago with Spamalot! "Not Yet Dead" has never been such fun!
Sam Coleman
Ensemble
This is Sam’s first musical but is one of his favorites and Is glad to be a part.
Stephanie Ezzell
Ensemble
Stephanie Ezzell (The Bunny, Ensemble) is so excited to be part of Monty Python brought to the stage! She has been active in Gaslight since 2003. She was last seen as Polonius and a tragedian in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and next in Taming of the Shrew. Thanks and love to her daughters, Nora and Emeline, who are also theatre kids, for their love and support!
Lily Loughman
Ensemble
Lily Loughman (Guard, Ensemble) has been in the gaslight for most of her life and is very happy to keep doing theatre. She has had so much fun in this production.
Mazee Bookout
Ensemble
Mazee Bookout (Guard, Ensemble) is thrilled to be apart of Spamalot! She started out at Gaslight with the teen show "Excalibur:The story of King Arthur". She is taking a break after this show, the story of an older Arthur, bringing things full circle to start a new adventure at college. She would like to thank her amazing directors and cast for welcoming her into her first musical. Huzzah!
Jeramie Tipton
Historian
Jeramie Tipton (Historian, Brother Maynard, Ensemble) was last seen in the over 40 production of Grease as Eugene. He is thrilled to get the chance to do this show again just different parts this time around.
Christopher McDaniel
Voice of God
Christopher is delighted to be listed among such great actors. You may have seen him in one of the many shows on the gaslight main stage, in the Turpin black box theater or at the pavilion in government springs park. He would like to thank the directors, his son Lee, and of course, his lovely, supportive wife, Lorinda.
Carmen Ball
Director
Carmen Ball (Director) is active onstage, backstage, and directing as well as on the Gaslight Board. This is her second time to direct Spamalot, one of her favorite musicals, and she has enjoyed working with all in the cast and crew tremendously. Everyone worked so hard with such positive energy- it was a joy! Plus when you have a show with a conga line and a large chaotic chase scene- priceless! She hopes you enjoy this show as much as she has enjoyed working on it!! Thanks especially to her husband, Frank Baker, for his time and talent and coffee in the morning! “Always Look on The Bright Side!”
Angela Gallagher
Asst. Director & Choreographer
Angela Gallagher (Assistant Director/Choreographer) has been involved in the performing arts since the she started dance classes at the age of 3. This year marks her 20th year as a dance instructor/choreographer, and her 10th year as a Gaslight Theatre player. Choreography credits include Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, [title of show], Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins, Green Day’s American Idiot, and Once. Some of her most memorable roles include Susan in [title of show], Shelby in Steel Magnolias, Germaine in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Angie Graziano in Breaking Legs, and Miss Scarlet in Clue. Directorial credits include Gaslight Theatre Kids Drama Camp, [title of show], and she was on the creative team for Mary Poppins, Green Day’s American Idiot and Once. She is grateful for the opportunity to choreograph such a fun and silly Monty Python show. “Thank you to this amazing cast and my fellow directors for an incredible summer musical experience!”
Music Director
Sean Gallagher
Since receiving his undergrad and graduate degrees in music from University of Central Oklahoma, Sean Gallagher (Music Director) has been teaching and playing professionally for well over 25 years. As an educator, Sean has taught privately, been adjunct professor for Southern Nazarene University, and music instructor for Classen School of Advanced Study in OKC. As a performer, he’s been involved with musicals, variety shows, as well as played and recorded with several artists across the state; opening for Mercy Me, Matthew West, and Leona Mitchell as well as performing alongside artists such as Kristi Starling, Kyle Dillingham, Katrina Elam, Rita Springer, and Plumb. Formerly, a worship leader full time for over 18 years, Sean currently travels around the state leading worship for a variety of congregations.
As the music director in past Gaslight productions, you may have seen Sean direct and/or perform in One Man, Two Guvnors, Green Day’s American Idiot, ONCE, and now Spamalot. When not performing with his band, or as a solo act, you can find him with his better half, Angela Gallagher loving life. Between the two, they have four wonderful kids, and enjoy what Enid offers their blended family.
I am grateful to be part of the creative team for Spamalot, and have the opportunity to, not only direct, but also collaborate with this group of hard-working actors, and be surrounded by such AMAZING talent!
Justin Blasier
Technical Director
Studying at Full Sail University and drumming professionally for almost 25 years... Justin has the skill, ear, and abilities to record, mix, master, and produce your music on top of being a world class live and studio drummer. Drumming, Mixing, Engineering, and Assisting on many projects including: Robert Allen, Lisbon, The Peachtrees, Backstage Pass, and more! Justin owns and operates Blasier.Pro LLC along with his wife Taylor. They create a variety of media content for many brands and organizations in Oklahoma.
Whitney Hall
Lights & Sound
Whitney is delighted to have the opportunity to work with a new lighting system and illuminate such a hilarious musical. Her lighting has recently been seen in Rozencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and Hansel and Gretel. Thank you to Carmen, Angela, Sean, Nathan, and the cast for another lovely experience.
Nathan Sundvall
Lights & Sound
Donna Patocka
Costumes
Kay Kiner
Costumes
Cast & Crew
Set construction
Scott Garnand
Backstage Coordinator
Frank Baker
Marketing
Heather Palmer
Marketing
Heather has been volunteering at Gaslight Theatre since she was a teenager both onstage and off. Currently Heather is serving as the Marketing Committee Chair for Gaslight and works as a marketing consultant.
Multimedia
Quest for a new venue
Crossing the Road
Shopping for the Shrubbery at Park Avenue Thrift
Getting Taunted at Leonardo's Adventure Quest
Donors
Thank you to our sponsors:
Security National Bank of Enid
Park Avenue Thrift
Thanks to our marketing sponsors:
K/H Financial
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Thank You to
Justin Blasier, April Danahy, Melissa Hunt & Hype Dance Productions for use of the studio, Whittney Corter, The Bridal Shop, Kay Kiner, Cheri Ezzell and
Last, but not Least – Ginny Shipley, our friend and nightly key master.
A SPECIAL SPAMALOT SIZED THANK YOU TO
Enid Public Schools
Dudley Darrow
Craig Lydell
Matt Johnson
Linda Outhier
Sponsors
