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Paper Candles...


Youth Conservatory
Past Production - December 2005
By Janice Cohn
Music b
y Barry James
Lyrics by Roxanne Kent and Barry James

Directed by Lysa Fox
Musical Direction by Carolyn Peters

The world premier of a musical play about the Billings community's response to acts of bigotry against Billings families in 1993.  The drama project is based upon the award winning book, The Christmas Menorahs: How a Town Fought Hate by Janice I. Cohn.

Press and Photos:

Read Jaci Webb's December 1 article in the Billings Gazette here.

See photos and read the December 2 article in the Billings Gazette's Enjoy here.

See photos and read more about the project at the Paper Candles website here.

Cast:

Isaac Schnitzer:  Marky Hilario
Teresa Hanley:  Kennedee Burk

Dr. Brian Schnitzer
Colin McRae
Mrs
. Tammie Schnitzer Emily Rapacz
Rachael
Schnitzer Lyndi Hampton
Chief Wayne Inman
Sam Brown
Mrs. Pearson
Lisa Atwood
Rev. Torney
Marshall Granger
Mrs. Fasthorse Ashlynn Andersen
Bob Maxwell
Alex King
Margaret MacDonald
Molly Brown
Sarah Anthony
Tess Hamzeh
Portland Citizen
Raelynn Hampton
Portland Citizen Aly Winterhalter
Television Reporter
Jamie Winter
Television Cameraperson Shawnee Witt
Elizabeth Hanley
Rette Olsen
Mrs. Hanley:  Amber Welborn

Kathleen Hanley
Elizabeth Frey
Mr. Hanley:  Drew Denning
Michael
Hanley Kaleb Christiansen
Juliann
Hanley Mariah Welch
Skinhead #1
Skylar Jessen
Skinhead #2
Alex Bush
Skinhead #3 Taylor Roberts

Schoolyard Bullies:

Alex Bush Skylar Jessen
Haylee Heller Katy Kemmick

Classmates, City Residents, and Ensemble:

Chase Andersen Katy Kemmick
Ryan Andersen Katie Knutson
Beth Bauer Ryan McClanahan
Alex Bush Phillip Meyer
Abby Denning Madi Miller
Kevin Floyd Mandy Nelson
Jessica Goldade Olivia Newman
Haylee Heller Taylor Steubs
Bekah Kellison Catherine Thiel
Theo Kellison Kaitlin Wagner
Nicole Kelly  

Production & Design:

Director:  Lysa Fox
Musical Director:  Carolyn Peters
Light and Sound Design:  Tim Gross
Light and Sound Operators:  Christopher Meyers, Lisa Halpin, Sarah Sanders, Dale Fenner
Set Design:  Tim Gross, Lysa Fox
Set Construction:  Randy Goldade, Jessica Goldade, Shawn Welch, Terri Welborn, Dan Welborn, Kaitlin Wagner, Pam and John Kemmick, Katy Kemmick, Lisa Atwood, Amber Welborn, Kristen Rapacz, Teresa Wagner
Costumes:  Shelly Harris, Amy Brown, Pearl Hamzeh, Susannah Bush, Linda Olsen, Laine Bates

Special Thanks:  Ellen and Hillary Alweis, Dr. Brian Schnitzer, Carl and Gloria Fox

Show Dates & Times:

December 2, 2005 - 8:00 (Friday)  World Premiere
December 3, 2005 - 2:00 (Saturday)
December 4, 2005 - 6:00 (Sunday)

December 9, 2005 - 8:00 (Friday)
December 10, 2005 - 2:00 (Saturday)
December 11, 2005 - 6:00 (Sunday)

Show Location:

Venture's Roebling Theatre: 2317 Montana Ave., Billings, MT

 
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