Local playwright Richard O'Donnell (nom de plume B.R. Kreep), or "R" to those who know and work with him, is not a director of classic musicals. He is a true artist in every sense of the word and will take plot and general idea behind a popular classic and will twist and turn it into something completely unique and memorable. He is a playwright and creates his own storylines. He is a composer and lyricist who creates songs that will resonate in your head long after the show has ended. He has the gift of gab and his well-infused wit and comedy is sure to leave you chuckling. Especially when the audience has no choice but to become involved. His brilliance is extremely underrated.
The local talent and all-star cast include:
- Caroline Silver as Olivia Twist
- Christopher Rodriguez as The Artful Dodger
- R. O'Donnell as Fagin
- Angela Dwyer as Nancy Sikes
- Christopher Dwyer as Bill Sikes
- Ava Rutherford as Agnes Brownlow
- Macy Murdock as Nelly Claypole
- Stephen Chambers as Mr. Sowerberry
- Samantha Holt as Mrs. Sowerberry
- Krista Kelly as Mrs. Brownlow
- Supporting Cast Members include: Madison Miller, Gabriella Ott, Delia Payne, Mia LaBella, Jocelyn Lazaro, Evelyn Davis, Rosalyn Dwyer and Madison Hibbard.
R. does a quite a lot with his talents and with the help of his dedicated team he is able to make these dreams come true. The team is comprised of a group local folks who bring all the pieces together into a seamless patchwork quilt with attention paid to every detail as he is also the producing artistic director. Members of his team include but are not limited to:
- Angela Conzone Dwyer - Musical Director and Choreographer. Ms. Dwyer
is also a music teacher in one of our local schools and is very active
in the community. - Ryan C. McNally - Vocal Arranger and Digital Orchestrator
- Christopher Dwyer - Technical Director/Lighting Designer
- Stephen Chambers - Scene and Prop Designer
- Karen Fischbeck - Costume and Makeup Designer
- Heron Hetzler - Senor Costumer
- Richard Patton - Sound Designer
- Brandon Bogart - Production Stage Manager
- Tonya Ott - Props Master/Stage Manager