Emma: a Pop Musical Creative
Director
Tim BuchheitMr. Buchheit is a 1985 graduate of St. Francis Borgia Regional High School, a 1989 graduate of Northeast Missouri (Truman) State University, and a 1999 graduate of Roosevelt University. He has been teaching a directing theatre for almost 32 years. He is a 2021 inductee of the Educational Theatre Association Hall of Fame.
Technical Director
Mike PeckaMr. Pecka is a 1987 graduate of SFBRHS. He taught and directed theatre in the Ladue and Hazelwood school districts before retiring in 2020.
Technical Assistant
Ethan WoodEthan is a recent graduate of East Central College and has worked on several crews at Six Flags St. Louis.
Music Director
Lindsay RiegelMrs. Riegel is a 2001 graduate of St. Francis Borgia Regional High School. She was also the vocal director for Rock of Ages and Bright Star. She has taken a turn on stage with the 2019 Riverside Players production of Pippin. Mrs. Riegel teaches English. She is married to Denver and has two great kids!
Conductor
Robert Jasperis a faculty member.
Choreographer
Alexis RobertsAlexis Roberts is a 2016 graduate of SFBRHS. She moved to Orange, California to attend Chapman University College of Performing Arts as a Dance major. She was a member of the Chapman University Dance Team, winning four collegiate national championships. Roberts was also a member of the Team Shaka hip hop crew for four years. She served as president of both teams her senior year. During her time at Chapman, she choreographed for Technology for Live Performance, Concert InTime, Chapman Dance Alliance, and USA Spirit Nationals. She had the opportunity to perform in and choreograph a short film called “Come On Eileen” produced by Dodge College. Roberts graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance in 2020.
Production Stage Manager/Sound Engineer
Adam SniderAdam is the junior son of Keith and Rosanne Snider. He attended St. Francis Borgia Grade School. He has participated in Rock of Ages, Plays in 10, The Distracted Scholars Guide to Literature and Drama, The Staggering Heartbreak of Jasmine Merriwether, Cellular 'Cenes, A Long Trip, and Future Here. He also participates in band, NHS, StuCo, and Luke 18. He would like to thank Mrs. Riegel, Jenna Carter, and Chloe Thacker.
Master Carpenter
Chloe ThackerChloe is a junior and the daughter of Rachel and Dan Thacker. She attended Washington Middle School and has participated in Plays in 10, The Distracted Scholars Guide to Literature and Drama, The Staggering Heartbreak of Jasmine Merriwether, and The Internet is Distract - Oh Look, A Kitten! She participates in FBLA and works at Balducci Vineyard. She thanks Gretchen for driving her and says, "Adam is nice and good at spelling."
Props Master
Patrick McKinnisMaster Electrician
Daniel ScheerDaniel is a sophomore. He is the son of Kirby and Jennifer Scheer. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School. He has participated in Plays in 10, The Distracted Scholars Guide to Literature and Drama, The Staggering Heartbreak of Jasmine Merriwether, The Internet is Distract - Oh Look, A Kitten!, Cellular 'Cenes, A Long Trip, and Future Here. He says, "A little part of us never fully grows up. For some it's more than a little bit."
Sound
Ella WesselElla is a sophomore and the daughter of Dan and Aimee Wessel. She attended St. Vincent de Paul Grade School and has been a part of The Staggering Heartbreak of Jasmine Merriwether, Plays in 10, A Long Trip, and Future Here. She is also involved in band, Spirit Leaders, and Campus Ministry. She enjoys painting and would like to thank Jenna Carter.
Construction
Reanna ConnerReanna is a Junior. She is the daughter of Donna and Mike Conner and a graduate of Sacred Heart in Eureka. She has been a part of Cellular 'Cenes, Bright Star, and other shows. She would like to thank her friends.
Lights
Will Fogartyis a freshman.
Technical Theatre 1
Emily EngemannTechnical Theatre 1
Ethan EtterTechnical Theatre 1
Kylie FischerTechnical Theatre 1
Pete JankowskiTechnical Theatre 1
Makenna KleekampTechnical Theatre 1
Oliver MaceTechnical Theatre 1
Joey McMullinTechnical Theatre 1
Isabella ReedTechnical Theatre 2
Alec GilletteStage Manager/Technical Theatre 2
Gretchen LampeTechnical Theatre 2
Brady KleekampOriginal Creative Team
EMMA! A Pop Musical by
ERIC PRICE
Adapted from the novel by
JANE AUSTEN
JV Edition Adapted by
MARC TUMMINELLI
JV Edition Conceived and Workshopped by
BROADWAY WORKSHOP - NEW YORK CITY, FALL 2017
Eric Price has written the lyrics and book to the musicals The Violet Hour, Radioactive, Presto Change-o, Around the World, Hello Out There, The Sixth Borough, and additional material for the stage adaptation of the film Clue.