Joshua Bernard (Ali Hakim) Josh’s third performance on the Genesian stage in OKLAHOMA! will be as Ali Hakim, the comical and sometimes creepy Persian peddler. Josh has also recently been in the Genesian productions of Rumors (Ernie Cusack) and Godspell (Josh). Josh is very excited to once again stand by many of his old cast-mates, along with many new additions to the Genesians. Josh and the whole cast have had many great times helping to make this classic show a reality, and they hope that you enjoy it!

Ryan Bonfanti (Andrew Carnes) is a senior at Rummel in his fifth performance as a Genesian. Imagine a typical old Midwest farmer and that’s what the role is pretty much summed up as. Carnes is also the Judge of a small country town where the townsfolk sing and dance all day, and the most exciting tale of the year is about a trip to Kansas City. Yey!

Emily Borne (Laurey Williams) is a junior at Chapelle and is proud to say that this is her seventh Genesian production! She is beyond thrilled to be a part of OKLAHOMA! You may remember her from the fall production as Cassie in Rumors, in which she obsessively rubbed crystals and yelled at that Hoffpauir guy. At Chapelle, Emily is involved in Chorale, NHS, Spanish club, Impressions, and is the president of Showstoppers. She would like to thank the cast for all of the good times (and for emptying her wallet), the fabulous Claverie Clan, Ms. Leslie Limberg, and her family. Emily dedicates this performance to her Nana and Paw Paw.

Yvette Bourgeois (Gertie Cummings) is a senior at Chapelle and is delighted that OKLAHOMA! is her third Genesian production. She was last seen on the Genesian stage as the clueless, but lovable, Claire in Rumors. Yvette is very involved at Chapelle – she is an Ambassador officer, a member of the Spanish Club, NHS officer, True Life Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Campus Ministry and Chorale. She wants to thank God for so many great opportunities, the Claverie’s and her family and friends for always being there for her. Yvette couldn’t live without Applebee’s, a cup of coffee, and abusing Emily.

Amy Cassiere (Ensemble) is a freshman at Archbishop Chapelle and this is her first play with Genesians. She’s enjoyed becoming part of the Genesian family for the past few months and can’t wait until the next play comes around. Amy is also a part of the Rummel Band program and choir at Chapelle. She is hopeful to stay with Genesians, if time will allow her, for everyone here is like a family to her.

Colette “Shnicklefritz” Childress (Ensemble) is a senior at Archbishop Chapelle High School. She is involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and is also the Archbishop Chapelle Mascot, the Chipmunk! Colette intends on going to medical school after college and becoming a forensic pathologist. This is Colette’s third appearance in a Genesian production having previously been the Lady in Box in Our Town and Amy Spettigue in Charley’s Aunt. She is also involved in the Thalians Drama Club at Chapelle, where she performed as Carnelle Scott in The Miss Firecracker Contest.

Samantha Eshleman (Ensemble) This is Samantha’s second play as a Genesian and is excited to be a part of the cast again. She is a freshman at Cabrini High and has performed in Rumors at Rummel as Chris Gorman and Thoroughly Modern Millie at St. Francis Xavier. Samantha is very excited to be working with the entire cast and crew and would like to thank Mr. Claverie, Mrs. Judy, Ms. Claverie, and Leslie for this opportunity. She would also like to thank God, her family and friends for supporting her love for theatre.

Will Hoffpauir (Curly McLain) is a senior at Archbishop Rummel High School. You may recognize him as Glenn Cooper from the Fall production, Rumors, or as Jesus Christ from the previous years’ Spring musical, Godspell. When he is not acting, Will can usually be found engaging in random shenanigans with Yvette Bourgeois along with other cast members. Will would like to thank Mr. Claverie, this amazing cast, everyone’s favorite dwarf, Chris Morgan, and everyone else who made this fantastic production possible. He would also like to thank his parents and his incredible uncle, the famous Stephan Hoffpauir, for their constant and undying support.

Devyn Lambert (Ensemble) is a sophomore at Chapelle and this is her first time in a Genesian production. She is a member of Chorale and Showstoppers at Chapelle, she is also a Chapelle Ambassador and part of many clubs such as Matthew 25 Service Program and True Life Club. When she is not doing stuff for school she loves to spend time with her amazing friends and wonderful family. She has enjoyed all the time she has spent with the cast and crew of OKLAHOMA! and hopes there are many more great times to come.

Jacob LeBlanc (Will Parker) is a senior at Rummel and this is the second Genesian show he is a part of. This time, however, he is actually in the show as yours truly Will Parker. In Jacob’s first production, Rumors, he served as the stage manager. Also Jacob is a four-year starter on the Rummel lacrosse team. He wants to thank everyone in the show, especially Mr. Claverie and Ms. Claverie and Ms. Leslie and Mrs. Judy, for all the work they put in with us. He thanks God, and his family for supporting him.

Jessica Messina (Aunt Eller) is a freshman at Archbishop Chapelle High School, and this is her Genesian debut. She has done two Spring plays at St. Christopher School. Jessica has been a District Honor Choir participant in 2007, 2008 and 2009. She has been practicing violin for eight years, and enjoys involving music and theater.

Ashley Monaghan (Ado Annie Carnes) is a sophomore at Chapelle High School, and this is her third show with Genesians. She’d like to start off this bio with some ‘thank you’s: *clears throat* to Mr. Clav for being an awesome director and putting up with her shenanigans, to Mom & Dad & Kel for being oh, so supportive, to her Genesian family for always being there and being the best people ever, to her friends and to strangers for smiling and doing wonderful things, etc etc. Now, to the fun part: Ashley loved sharing the part of “the floozy” with her friend, Rebecca. She also loves playing guitar and deep conversations over coffee. Ashley hopes you all enjoy the show and have a blessed evening. P.S – she also invites you to go and hug her after the show.

Karl Schulze (Ike Skidmore) This is Karl’s first play at Rummel, but he has done many more in Elementary school. His first play was the St. Benilde production of Snow White when he was in third grade as a “forest critter.” Karl is a sophomore and is currently active in Track and Field, Tennis, Paintball Club, and Ambassadors. He is excited about working with Mr. Claverie and anticipating working on more productions with him.

Ray Shall (Jud Fry) Ray is a senior at Rummel in his third Genesian production. He previously performed in Godspell and as the wife-loving Detective Welch in Rumors. Ray thanks Mr. Claverie for inspiring him to join Genesians a year ago while taking attendance every morning in homeroom.

Matthew Stout (Ensemble) In his first play in high school, Matthew is glad to be part of such a fun musical with friends, old and new. Though skeptical at first to join a play so late in his high school career, Matt has come to find a positive atmosphere and global acceptance. Excited to have found a new aspect of the arts, Matthew plans to involve himself with the Genesians long after his debut in OKLAHOMA!

Nicole Trosclair (Ensemble) This is Nicole Trosclair’s first Genesian play and she is very excited that she is now part of the Genesian family. Nicole, a senior at Archbishop Chapelle, is in Chapelle’s Chorale, Showstoppers and various drama productions. She really enjoys the choreography in this production of OKLAHOMA! Nicole has been dancing for ten years and also enjoys singing and playing her guitar.

Lilly Villere (Ensemble) is a senior at Archbishop Chapelle making her second appearance on the Genesin stage. You may remember Lilly, and her screams, as the kooky Cookie in the Fall production of Rumors. At Chapelle, Lilly is a member of the Chapelle Chorale and Showstoppers and has been a part of numerous Chapelle drama productions.

Rebecca Lynne White (Ado Annie Carnes) is a junior at Archbishop Chapelle High School. This is Rebecca’s first production as a Genesian, and she is very excited about this opportunity. Rebecca has been involved in musical theater since the age of eight with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Kenner’s Rivertown Repertory Theatre. She was a student in NOCCA’s Summer Conservatory for musical theater in 2010. Rebecca would like to thank her family, cast-mates, her voice coach Megan Dearie and Mr. Claverie for all the support.