KEN WOOD

AMY SMITH

AUDREY MCKINNEY

LILLIAN MAUS

IRELAND EGAN

ETHAN WEST

MALAKAI BEVER

ELIANA AISPURO

RONAN BYERS

AMBREE SMITH

ROBILYN PHILLIPS

OLDINN HALE

SUZIE KIEHN

KATY HAZARD

DARRELL MAUS

DRAKE BYERS

GABE GUNNING

KATHLEEN POLOCZ

BRITT HAGEN

YOSHI BLAZIN

FRANK WRIGHT IV

AUTUMN YOAST-WALTERS

SYDNEY HOUSTON

VALERIE JERMAN

AVERY SHEETZ

JAMES SHOFF

RAWLIN HALE

SARAH HAZARD

AVALYN SMITH

BRIELLE AISPURO

ADELAIDE SMITH

GIANNA WEST

LAVENDER KIEHN

RIMMA

BUCK

DIRECTOR

Connie is excited to take on her second show as director with Honey Pearl Productions. Cheaper by the Dozen will challenge her to dig even deeper with her cast, as the show leans less on elaborate costumes and sets and more on honest, character-driven storytelling. Her best ideas come in the shower, in the car or on a run. Connie’s favorite musical is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

SET DIRECTOR

Stefan recently explored the world of stage puppet-making, but he’s excited to switch gears and take on set design for this production. He’s especially looking forward to the unique challenge of building a set on a scale that audiences aren’t used to seeing in community theatre. For Stefan, the key to creative success is simply starting—diving in and seeing where the process leads. His favorite musical is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

PROP MISTRESS

Judy recently assisted with set design for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, creating two standout pieces: the wardrobe and the sleigh. For this production, she’s switching it up and bringing her creativity to the world of prop design. Her favorite musical is the original movie version of Thoroughly Modern Millie, and she believes Fiddler on the Roof is one of the most beautiful musicals ever made.

COSTUME DESIGNER

Carolina has always loved “playing dress-up,” beginning with wrapping her younger siblings in elaborate bedsheet creations. That early spark for costume design has grown into a passion. She recently imagined, designed, and created costumes for two original home productions. When Carolina heard Cheaper by the Dozen was coming to life on stage, she knew she had to be involved. As one of her all-time favorite books, its joyful chaos and big-family dynamics feel deeply relatable to her. Carolina’s favorite musical is Hello, Dolly! starring Barbra Streisand.

STAGE MANAGER

What excites Myriah most about Cheaper by the Dozen is the opportunity to work with the crew and help expand it. To get her creative juices flowing, she listens to soundtracks and curates Pinterest boards for whatever project she’s working on. When she’s not involved in theatre, you can find Myriah working one of her many jobs or hiking the Selkirks. Her favorite musical is a toss-up between Bandstand and Parade.

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Charlotte is especially excited about the set for Cheaper by the Dozen, which she believes may be the largest one she’s seen at a community theater. She’s looking forward to watching it come together—and being a part of making it happen. To get her creative energy flowing, Charlotte likes to sit in a dark room and listen to music with strong drums. And when inspiration doesn’t strike right away, she simply starts with the bare minimum and lets the process lead the way. Her current favorite musical is Little Shop of Horrors.

SET CARPENTER

Chris has been in sales for 30 years but secretly wants to be an interior designer. He is a family man through and through and it means everything to Chris. Moulin Rouge is his favorite musical.

SET CARPENTER

Fernando is excited to be part of a crew working toward a common goal that brings joy and entertainment to the community he lives in. He has worked in the trades for over ten years, primarily in residential construction, and eventually started his own finish carpentry business specializing in custom millwork and interior woodwork fabrication and installation. His favorite musical is The Sound of Music.

LIGHT DESIGNER

Sarah studied music and opera in college, with opportunities to continue her studies in Germany and Switzerland. What excites her most about Cheaper by the Dozen is seeing so many people stepping outside their usual roles to try something new. To get her creative juices flowing, Sarah likes to study the show and her role in the production, then look at past interpretations to decide where to take inspiration and where to carve out something fresh. Her favorite musicals include Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods…anything by Stephen Sondheim.

BALLET CHOREOGRAPHER

Khandis’s choreography journey began in 2017 with Houston Ballet Academy’s Summer Choreography Project. Since then, she has choreographed and performed “Arabian Coffee” in Allegro’s The Nutcracker (2023), and regularly creates original work for her weekly contemporary classes. Khandis is currently co-choreographing The Land of the Sweets for Cocolalla Conservatory’s Winter Showcase. She is choreographing her first pas de deux for Cheaper by the Dozen—partner work has always been her personal favorite to dance. Khandis’s favorite musical is Les Misérables.

SCENE ARTIST

Alethea is excited to explore prop and set design, something she has never done before. To spark her creativity, she enjoys looking at reference images and thinking about the unique elements that make each project special. Her favorite musical is Mary Poppins.

STAGE CREW

Rochelle shined as a costumer for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and she’s switching it up this show by joining the stage crew. She’s excited to explore the dynamics of a large family unit in Cheaper by the Dozen—particularly how each individual falls into a role like hero, mediator, black sheep, or rescuer, and how those roles evolve over time. When working on creative projects, Rochelle draws inspiration from YouTube concepts, time spent in nature, and the sounds of Classic Rock. One of her favorite classic musicals is The Wizard of Oz.

COSTUME MISTRESS

Vicki is especially excited that Cheaper by the Dozen is set in the 1920s—one of her favorite eras. She loves the clothing, makeup, and Art Deco aesthetics of the time, describing them as classy, stylish, and vibrant. While she expects it will be a challenge to costume an entire family in period-appropriate looks, she’s also looking forward to the fun and creativity of it. Vicki often gets her best ideas while trying to fall asleep or in the shower. Her favorite musical since childhood has always been Victor/Victoria.

WRANGLER

Anissa has enjoyed watching her family act together and just loves getting to hang out with the baby of the cast. She feels most creative when she is in the kitchen. Anissa’s favorite musical is a toss-up between Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.

STAGE CREW

Daniel is excited to work on Cheaper by the Dozen because he enjoys the technical side of theatre. He previously ran lights for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and is looking forward to learning about sound design. Outside of theatre, Daniel has a strong interest in technology—he helps his family with tech at home and enjoys experimenting with computers and creating apps. Daniel’s favorite musicals are The Sound of Music and Fiddler on the Roof.

STAGE CREW

Hadassah is joining the stage crew for the first time and is excited to learn what happens behind the scenes. She hopes this experience will help her better appreciate all the work that goes into a production while gaining as much hands-on experience as possible. Hadassah finds inspiration in the energy and vibes of the people around her, and her favorite musical is Steven Universe.

STAGE CREW

Sofia thinks it will be interesting to be on the stage crew because she has never done it before. She has always focused on acting, but she is excited for the chance to help bring the show to life in a different way and to see if she might enjoy doing more stage crew work in the future. She finds that her creativity really starts flowing once she jumps into a project. After she begins working and gets into a rhythm, her ideas grow and her vision becomes clearer. Her favorite musical is Beauty and the Beast.