Stocking Stuffers Cast

Laura Bogner, a senior, is so excited to be involved in her tenth show at South! South: Scenes from a Quarantine (Greer/War), Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Doll #1); South Tech: Mamma Mia! (Assistant Director), Cinderella (Flute/Piccolo), Jesus Christ Superstar (Principal Flute), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Props Crewhead); Personal: The Princess Bride (Director/Yellin), Cinderella Wore Combat Boots (Director/Fairy Godmother). Laura would like to thank her parents, family, friends, Maria Heath, Mr. Swezey, Kristi Mitchell, and Mr. Adams for helping her get to where she is today. She would also like to thank all those who are helping those affected by COVID-19, especially those who work in healthcare and education. Thank you for all you do.

Leah Flint, a senior, is so grateful that the theatre is able to produce these one-acts! This will be her 12th show at South. South: The Laramie Project (company), Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Baby Doll), Cinderella (Gabrielle), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Costumes Crewhead). She would like to thank her family and friends, cast and crew, and Mr. Swezey for making this possible.

Maria Heath, a senior, is excited to be in her 14th show at South! Upcoming: She Kills Monsters (Narrator and Evil Gabby); South: Steel Magnolias (Clairee), Puzzle Pieces (Jen), Peter Pan (Liza), Mamma Mia!, Cinderella, Advanced Repertory Theatre (Public Relations Crewhead), Thespian Troupe #2491 President; Theatre in the Park: Front of House Staff; Coterie Theatre: Young Playwrights’ Roundtable; Starlight: Blue Star Awards Student Council. Maria would like to thank her parents, family, friends, Laura Bogner, Jeff Church, Mr. Swezey, and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids for their continued efforts to help theatre personnel across the country as Broadway remains dark.

Daniel Koehn, a senior, is thrilled to be involved in his ninth show at South! South: Mamma Mia!, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Miracle on 34th Street (2018), Footloose; South Tech: Cinderella, Peter Pan, Beauty and The Beast, A Miracle on 34th Street (2017), Repertory Theatre (Video Production). Daniel would like to thank his friends and family, as well as Mr. Swezey, Kristi Mitchell, Mr. Duncan, and Mr. Adams for encouraging him to pursue what he loves. He would also like to thank those among us who are working in the healthcare sector at this time. Thank you for remaining vigilant and protecting all of us.

Morgan Lank, a senior, is thrilled to be performing in Stocking Stuffers! This will be her 10th production at South. South: Mamma Mia! (Tanya), Steel Magnolias (Shelby), A Miracle on 34th Street (Ms. Macy), Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Barbie and Blitzen), Jesus Christ Superstar (dancer), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Company Manager), Thespian Troupe #2491; Theatre in the Park: Matilda; The Culture House: Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl). Morgan would like to thank her family, friends, Megan McCain, Taylor Helm, and Mr. Swezey for all they do. Enjoy the show!

Megan McCain, a senior, is excited to be performing in her first show at South. South Tech: 12 shows on costumes crew, Advanced Repertory Theatre (Costumes Crewhead); Theatre in the Park: Matilda (costumes crew). She would like to thank her Mother, Father, younger sister, Grandmother Jeanie, Morgan Lank, everyone who has been bravely working the front lines for the coronavirus and those still fighting for equality during this dark and confusing time for everyone.

Noah Biswell, a junior, is excited to be part of such a joyful show! South: Peter Pan (Nibs), Jesus Christ Superstar, Cinderella (Dancer), Mamma Mia! (Pepper); TIP: The Little Mermaid (Running Crew), Matilda (Running Crew). He would like to thank his family, his F3 brothers, Jesse Hoover, Taylor Helm, Stella Clayton, Mark Swezey, Skip Gordon, and his beautiful girlfriend Harper.

Audrey Cauton, a junior, is excited to be cast in her fourth show at South. South: Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Hagatha the Witch), Mamma Mia!, Scenes from a Quarantine, Advanced Repertory Theatre (Public Relations Crewhead), Thespian Troupe #2491. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her.

Stella Clayton, a junior, is so grateful to be involved in her 7th show at South! South: Puzzle Pieces (Vicki); South Tech: The Laramie Project, Cinderella, Mamma Mia!, Stocking Stuffers 2019, Steel Magnolias, Repertory Theatre (Props Crew); MTKC: Descendants (Queen Grimhilde), James and the Giant Peach (Dancer). She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, as well as Mr. Swezey and all her hard-working peers on crew for making theatre possible during these challenging times!

Lillian Cooper, a junior, is thrilled to be involved with her 9th show at South! Upcoming; She Kills Monsters (Agnes); South: Have You Heard? (Mattie), Mamma Mia! (Ali), Cinderella, Jesus Christ Superstar, Advanced Repertory Theatre (Public Relations Crewhead), Thespian Troupe #2491 Historian; TIP: Matilda (Big Kid); CYT: Footloose (dancer), Fame; Crescendo Dance Conservatory. She would like to thank her family, friends and the directing team, as well as healthcare workers aiding with the coronavirus and those fighting for equality and justice!

Sofia Grace, a junior, is so excited to be in her fourth South production! South: Mamma Mia!, Stocking Stuffers 2019, Peter Pan, Advanced Repertory Theatre (Costumes Crewhead), Thespian Troupe #2491; CYT: Addams Family (soloist/dancer), Much Ado About Nothing (Ursula), The Actor's Nightmare (Meg), Aladdin Jr. Sofia would like to thank her family for their constant support, as well as Mr. Swezey for giving everyone the opportunity to perform.

Maggie Herber, a junior, is so pumped to be in her 9th show at South! South: Steel Magnolias (Ouiser), Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Little Match Girl), Peter Pan, Cinderella, Mamma Mia!, Scenes From A Quarantine, Advanced Repertory Theatre (Props Crewhead), Thespian Troupe #2491 Vice President; HASF: Taming of the Shrew (Kate), Romeo and Juliet (Romeo); Spinning Tree: Starlight Express (Greaseball). Maggie would like to thank her friends, family, Mr Swezey and props crew for being the best crew she could ask for :)

Jesse James Hoover, a junior, is exalted to relive this nostalgic experience! TIP: Matilda; The Coterie Theatre: Ubu (Ubu), Spamalot (Patsy), Magic Woods (Raccoon); South: Mamma Mia!, Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Scrooge), Cinderella (Sebastian), Jesus Christ Superstar (King Herod), Peter Pan, A Miracle on 34th Street (Running Crew), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Set Crewhead). He would like to thank his Shield Lock Noah Biswell, his director and mentor Mark Swezey, and his Sunshine.

Aneesa Housel, a junior, is so excited to be a part of her 7th Shawnee Mission South production. South: Peter Pan (Lost Boy), Jesus Christ Superstar (Apostle), Cinderella, Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Doll #3), Mamma Mia!, Repertory Theatre (Props Crew); CYT: Footloose (Cowboy Bob Bandmember). She would like to thank her family and friends for their support, the props crew, and Mr. Swezey for all he does for the South Theatre.

Margot McClain, a junior, is excited to be a part of her 3rd Shawnee Mission South production. South: Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Doll #2), Mamma Mia!, Advanced Repertory Theatre (Business Crewhead). Margot would like to thank her family for supporting her as well as everyone in the theatre, including Mr. Swezey, who are working so hard to keep performances going and for keeping spirits up in these confusing times.

Holden Schroeder, a junior, is excited to be performing in his 8th show at Shawnee Mission South. South: Mamma Mia! (Bill Austin), Cinderella (dancer), Peter Pan (John), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Set Crewhead). He would like to thank his closest friends and family.

Jackson Underwood, a junior, is stoked to be performing in his 8th South production! South: Jesus Christ Superstar (Priest), Peter Pan (Tootles), Cinderella (Dancer), Mamma Mia!, Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Cupid), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Costumes Crewhead); TIP: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; MTKC: Mary Poppins. He would like to thank his family and friends.

Carolyn, a sophomore, is excited to be in her third show at South! South: Scenes From A Quarantine, Mamma Mia!, Repertory Theatre (Set Crew). She would like to thank her friends and family.

Sally, a sophomore, is excited to be in her first show at South! South: Repertory Theatre (Costumes Crew). Sally would like to thank her crew, friends, and family for all their support.

Fletcher, a sophomore, is excited to be in a production, even if it is online! South: Scenes From A Quarantine, Cinderella, Repertory Theatre (Lights Crew). Fletcher would like to thank his family and friends for their support.

Abby Rasmussen, a sophomore, is excited to be in her fourth show at South. South: Cinderella, Mamma Mia!, Scenes from a Quarantine (Robin/Bay), Repertory Theatre (Costumes Crew). She would like to thank her parents, her little brother, and her friends for being so supportive.

Aiden Reynolds,a sophomore, is excited to be involved with one of South's first ever online productions! South: Cinderella (Dancer), Mamma Mia!, Repertory Theatre (Sound Crew). He would like to thank the incredible people that surround him, especially his mother and sister.

Jeremiah, a sophomore, is so excited to be involved in his second show at South! South: Scenes From A Quarantine, Repertory Theatre (Props Crew). He would like to thank his amazing Props Crewheads: Maggie, Anna, Laura, and William; the frontline healthcare workers, Mr. Swezey, and the production team.