Adia is thrilled to be a part of a Conrad Askland musical for the third time, following <\/span>Pan the Musical <\/span><\/i>as Tiger Lily and <\/span>Romeo and Juliet the Musica<\/span><\/i>l as Juliet\u2019s Understudy. Adia recently played The Witch in <\/span>Into the Woods<\/span><\/i>, and Ariel in <\/span>The Little Mermaid <\/span><\/i>with META Performing Arts. Adia studies classical voice and is a proud member of the Mount Vernon High School Choir program. She would like to thank her parents for always pushing her to be her best, and her grandparents for being her biggest fans.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Adrian Lane (Tyler)<\/strong><\/p>\n Adrian will be a senior at MVHS as well as a freshman at SVC. He enjoys hiking in his free time and aspires to be a nurse and hopes to keep doing theatre throughout his life. His recent shows include A Chorus Line (SVC), Shakespeare In Love (ACT), Into The Woods (META), and The Little Mermaid (META).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Asia McDermott (Youth Pride)<\/strong><\/p>\n Asia is a senior at Sedro-Woolley High School. They are always doing something theater related when the chance presents itself. Theater has been a part of Asia\u2019s life for the past six years and every show has enriched their mind in some way. Asia is also on the Sedro-Woolley Speech and Debate team and does acting their as well. Asia views this musical as one of the only accurate stage representations for their LGBTQ+ community.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Benjamin Swain (Youth Pride Ensemble\/Doctor)<\/strong><\/p>\n Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Music from Louisiana College. While there, he performed numerous roles with Louisiana College Opera Theater and Theater Louisiana College. Recent productions include Verdi’s <\/span>Falstaff<\/span><\/i> with Opera Colorado and <\/span>Mamma Mia!<\/span><\/i> with TAG. Benjamin is glad to be a part of the TAG community and is the resident ice cream maker.\u00a0 He is very excited for this opportunity to help tell the story that is <\/span>Pray the Gay Away<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Brayden Bowman (Erik)<\/strong><\/p>\n Brayden Bowman is extremely proud to be joining TAG for the first time in the cast of <\/span>Pray the Gay Away<\/span><\/i>. Brayden has performed for META Performing Arts in <\/span>The Little Mermaid<\/span><\/i> (Jetsam), <\/span>Into the Woods<\/span><\/i> (Jack) and in <\/span>West Side Story<\/span><\/i> (Pepe\u2019). He is in the tenth grade and lives in Arlington, WA, with his family. In his free time, Brayden enjoys longboarding, spending time with friends, and with his puppy Bella. Brayden hopes to continue performing in productions by META and TAG in the future. Enjoy the show!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bryce Ronhaar (Youth Pride, Little Bobby)<\/strong><\/p>\n Bryce is a senior at Mount Vernon High School. This is his second production and he is overjoyed to be a part of the cast of Pray The Gay Away. He enjoys many musical past times and is an avid participant in his school\u2019s choir program. He is a member of Synergy and a student director of Undertones.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chandler Eichele (Church Ensemble, Dancer)<\/strong><\/p>\n Chandler is beyond ecstatic to be a part of this show! His most recent appearances include Eddie (<\/span>Mamma Mia!<\/span><\/i>), & the Human Pin Cushion (<\/span>Side Show<\/span><\/i>). He has been involved in theatre for 6 years, & does everything from perform, to lights, to crew. He would like to extend a huge thank you to all of his friends, family, his coach Stewart Woods, & importantly, You for seeing this show! Prost! To friends to fun!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Clarence Wash (Narrator)<\/strong><\/p>\n Having previously played Harry in <\/span>Mamma Mia<\/span><\/i> and Sir in <\/span>Side Show<\/span><\/i>, Clarence is honoured to be involved in an original TAG production that hits home for him personally. He is a production cook for the local Co-op as well as pianist for both Bay View United Methodist Church in Bay View and Central United Methodist Church in Sedro-Woolley. Clarence would like to dedicate his performance to two groups: The angels who have gone on before him who have been afraid, bullied, and tormented simply because they were being who God created them to be, themselves. And to those of various ages who feel they can’t be their true selves because of what others might say, think, or do.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Daisy Youngquist (Jingle Sister)<\/strong><\/p>\n Daisy is 14 and a freshman at Mount Vernon High School.\u00a0 Most recently Daisy acted as Kendra in BAAY’s production of <\/span>13 The Musical<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0 She also participated in META’s <\/span>West Side Story<\/span><\/i>, TAG’s <\/span>Annie,<\/span><\/i> and ACT’s <\/span>Anne of Green Gables<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0 In her free time Daisy enjoys playing ukulele, learning about animals and making TikToks.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don Brady (Harold)<\/strong><\/p>\n Don is happy to be making his TAG debut in this serious comedy. He is a veteran of theatre, TV, radio, industrials, and film. In fact, he used to make a living as an actor. Great work if you can get it. He was last seen on a Skagit County stage as Watson in <\/span>Hound of the Baskervilles<\/span><\/i> at Anacortes Community Theatre. Special thanks to his amazing wife Sydney, awesome daughter Chloe, and dog Sparky.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dulcey Whyte (Mildred)<\/strong><\/p>\n Dulcey brings over 40 years of stage experience, most recently in TAG’s epic production of <\/span>Mamma Mia<\/span><\/i> and has enjoyed roles such as Mrs. Brill in TAG’s production of <\/span>Mary Poppins<\/span><\/i> and Sister Mary Hubert in ACT’s production of <\/span>Nunsense<\/span><\/i>. Another aspect of theatre she enjoys is directing productions like <\/span>Boeing-Boeing<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Inspecting Carol<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>HONK<\/span><\/i>\u00a0 for the Whidbey Playhouse and TAG. Being involved with this highly anticipated, original production of<\/span> Pray the Gay Away <\/span><\/i>is the “chance of a lifetime” for her, which would not be possible without the love and support of her husband Harry and family dontchya know!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Emily Abbott (Jingle Sister)<\/strong><\/p>\n Emily is from the Wenatchee Valley and resides in Bellingham as a digital marketer. Performing brings her immense joy and she is so thankful for the community TAG has brought her. Emily studies voice with Holly Alcorn. Her favorite credit with TAG was Belle in <\/span>Beauty and the Beast<\/span><\/i>. Other roles include understudying Maria in <\/span>The Sound of Music<\/span><\/i> with Leavenworth Summer Theater this past summer and Betty in<\/span> White Christmas <\/span><\/i>with Bellingham Theater Guild.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hailey Smith (Youth Pride)<\/strong><\/p>\n Hailey is very excited to be taking part in her first production with TAG! She is a Junior at Western Washington University studying Business Management and Theatre. Her most recent shows include <\/span>Hairspray<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Bring It On: The Musical<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span>The Wedding Singer<\/span><\/i>. In her free time, Hailey enjoys doing yoga, reading, and coaching dance at her former middle school.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hannah York (Jingle Sister)<\/strong><\/p>\n Hannah is 20 years old and is so delighted to be in another TAG show. She is very excited for her role as a Jingle Sister in <\/span>Pray the Gay Away<\/span><\/i>. She also sings with the SVC chamber and small vocal ensemble. Her most recent show was TAG production of <\/span>Mamma Mia!<\/span><\/i> at McIntyre hall.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Helen McPeak (Church Ensemble)<\/strong><\/p>\n Helen is glad finally to have her role as Church Ensemble\/Mother of the World\/Prayer Warrior formally recognized. She sings and dances her way through the church into the world. Having missed out on musical theatre in high school, she\u2019s making up for her responsible youth. Helen is delighted to be a part of bringing bold fun and thoughtful inclusivity together. Oh, and she is a wife, mother, and Episcopal priest.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jennifer Jacobs (Youth Pride)<\/strong><\/p>\n Jennifer is a mother, grandmother, veteran, and graduate of LaConner High School, The Evergreen State College, and Wayland Baptist University. She has performed with several bands in the Seattle area and participated in theater in both high school and college. Jennifer is thrilled to return to local theater and to work with so many talented, creative people to bring this original production to the stage.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jenny Woods (Engebjorg)<\/strong><\/p>\n Jenny is excited to be in her second TAG production, most recently seen onstage as Tanya in <\/span>Mamma Mia!<\/span><\/i> at McIntyre Hall. Past credits include Bellingham Theatre Guild\u2019s productions of <\/span>La Cage Aux Folles, Forum, Quilters,The Drowsey Chaperone, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, <\/span><\/i>and<\/span> Bellingham Music Club\u2019s cabaret, <\/span>Broadway Takes on Politics. <\/span><\/i>When not rehearsing or performing onstage, she enjoys exercising, traveling, painting, and gardening. Thanks to the cast, crew, and TAG for this wonderful experience! Thank you Tom for your love and support!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jocelyn Amouria (Jingle Sister)<\/strong><\/p>\n Jocelyn is a 16 year old junior at Mount Vernon High School and a Freshman at SVC. She sings in concert choir at school and has done theatre for 4 years. She has been in 9 shows with some of her most recent roles being Granny in <\/span>Into The Woods<\/span><\/i> and Spider in <\/span>James and the Giant Peach<\/span><\/i>. When she\u2019s not on stage or working she cuddles her cat Stormie and visits thrift shops.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Joe Bowen (Therapist)<\/strong><\/p>\n Joe is a veteran of local theatre who first appeared for TAG in <\/span>Blithe Spirit <\/span><\/i>(1994). He also appeared in TAG\u2019s <\/span>![\"\"](\"http:\/\/conradaskland.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Adia-Bowen-PTGA-headshots-final-6-resized.jpg\")
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