Peter Pan (1954 Broadway Version) Creative
Choreographer
Jill SullivanJill is excited to be back at Mercy choreographing. She was last seen onstage at CenterStage as Georgie in The Full Monty. Jill has also performed with Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, Pandora Productions, CenterStage, MTL, Paddlewheel Productions, the Ivoryton Playhouse and the Hudson Theater Ensemble. Her favorite roles; Tracy Turnblad - Hairspray, Logainne - Spelling Bee, Jan - Grease, Roberta - Zanna Don't, Jennyanydots - Cats, and Shirley Markowitz - The Producer. Jill has performed at Walt Disney World for shows and parades in Florida and currently teaches voice and dance at Dacensation Studios. By day, Jill teaches Kindergarten at Watterson Elementary. You can see her in May playing Rosie in CenterStage's production of Mama Mia. I can’t thank Ms. Simmons enough for this opportunity and her support! All we need is "faith, hope and pixie dust."
Music Director
Michael GiangarraMichael Giangarra is originally from Orange, CT. He is a graduate of the University of
Louisville where he received a Bachelor of Music Education and Master’s Degree in
Trumpet Performance. His trumpet teachers include, Bill Wich, J. Jerome Amend, Leon
Rapier, Don Jacoby, and Greg Wing. Michael studied conducting with Robert Bernhardt
at the University of Louisville and Ray Cramer and Stephen Pratt at Indiana University.
Michael is the former Director of Bands at Henryville High School. He is also a free-
lance trumpet player in Louisville. He has served as orchestra conductor for Music
Theatre Louisville and as lead trumpet, music director, and orchestra conductor for
several shows at Sacred Heart Academy and Sacred Heart School for the Arts. This is his
first show at Mercy Academy and he is thrilled to be working with the cast and crew of
Peter Pan.
Set and Costume Designer
Michael BraaksmaDirector
Amanda SimmonsStage Manager
Katie LawhornKatie Lawhorn is a junior who is stage managing for Mercy Theatre. She is very happy to be a part of her second show, Peter Pan. She has also stage managed for Liz’s Circus Story. She is having a great time learning how to do music. In her free time, Katie enjoys watching YouTube and playing with her dog, Ginger.
Stage Manager
Emma FletcherEmma Fletcher is a junior at Mercy Academy. She is excited to be a part of her first show as a stage manager. She is thankful to be a part of the show and for all of the love and support from her parents and the cast.
Stage Manager
Jenna KellyJenna Kelly is a junior at Mercy Academy. She is a stage manager and has previously worked in stage management and sound design for Liz’s Circus Story. Jenna is excited to be a part of her first musical! She would like to thank her family, friends, and theater family for their endless support.
Stage Manager
Haven LudwigHaven Ludwig is a sophomore here at Mercy Academy. This is her first show as a stage manager and loves it. Haven has also been seen in Mercy’s Godspell, The Coward, and Liz’s Circus Story! She would like to thank the cast and her family for their support!
Puppet and Makeup Designer
Lily FordLily Ford is a senior at Mercy Academy. She is a tech lead and costume designer. She is also involved in the construction of set. This is her fourth show with Mercy. She was previously involved in Godspell, The Coward, and Liz’s Circus Story. Lily is so happy to finish her senior year out with Mercy Theatre.
Run Crew
Olivia ConnerOlivia Conner is a junior at Mercy Academy. She is involved with the run crew. This is her second production with Mercy Theatre, having previously worked in The Wizard of Oz in 2017.
Props and Set Tech Lead
Kathryn SquryesKathryn Squyres is a sophomore at Mercy Academy. This is her third show with Mercy, as she has previously worked in tech for Liz’s Circus Story and The Coward. Kathryn is excited to continue working in Mercy Theatre, and she would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her along this journey.
Tech Crew
Natalie NealNatalie Neal is a freshman at Mercy Academy. This is her first time working in tech. She’s really thankful for the opportunities to make new friends behind stage. She hopes to try out for another play in the future.
Set and Prop Tech Lead
Kaitlyn SquyresKaitlyn Squyres is a sophomore and a returning member to Mercy Theatre. This is her third show, as she has previously worked on The Coward and Liz’s Circus Story. Kaitlyn is excited to be back working on set and props. She would like to thank the other technical crew members for creating a positive environment.
Prop and Set Tech Crew
Natalie HoffmanNatalie Hoffman is a sophomore at Mercy Academy. She has previously worked in set and props for Godspell, The Coward, and Liz’s Circus Story. Natalie is excited to return for her fourth show and continue making memories with the Mercy Theatre family.
Run Crew
Amanda TannerAmanda Tanner is a freshman at Mercy Academy. She is working on props, set, and run crew. She has previously worked on Liz’s Circus Story and is hoping to work on more.
Run Crew
Alyssa ShanksAlyssa Shanks is a freshman at Mercy Academy. She is working on props, set design and run crew. She recently helped with Liz’s Circus Story and is looking forward to the new amazing shows in the future.
Costume and Prop Tech Lead
Stephanie FalkStephanie Falk is a sophomore at Mercy Academy. She previously worked on props and costumes for Liz's Circus Story. Stephanie is excited to be back working on props and costumes. She would like to thank the crew for all their hard work.
Tech Crew
Abby DamatoAbby Damato is a sophomore at Mercy Academy. This is her first year with theatre tech and Liz’ Circus Story was the first production she worked on. Abby is happy to be back making the pirate ship and flight scene possible.
Tech Crew
Cambree GliessnerCambree Gliessner is a sophomore at Mercy Academy. This is her first time doing Tech for theater. Previously, she has acted in The Coward and Liz's Circus Story. She is thankful for all of the people in tech that made this show possible
Lighting Designer
Gabi O'DanielGabi O’Daniel is a senior at Mercy Academy and is thrilled to be back as the lighting designer for her second year! She has previously done lighting for Godspell, The Coward, and Liz’s Circus Story. She is thankful for her theater family and her parents for supporting her in all her endeavors!