'Twas Brillig - June 13 - June 27, 2015
A Theatre Near U
Who's Who
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Cara Parker
as Mary Pickett
is a rising freshman at New York University Tisch in the Playwright's Horizon Studio. She has performed in over 40 shows over her 18 years of life. Last year she originated the role of Willa in A Theatre Near U’s production of “Body of Water.” Her favorite roles include Little Red Riding Hood, “Into the Woods,” Amber Von Tussle, “Hairspray,” and Janet Van de Graaff, “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Cara is also a choreographer and has choreographed over 25 shows in the Bay Area. She has danced since the age of 3 and is trained in all the major dance forms. Cara holds second place in musical theatre duet in the state of California through the CA State Thespians. Her short play, “Behind Closed Doors,” won a statewide competition and she starred in it when it was performed on Mainstage at the CA State Thespian Festival. She would like to thank the incredible people she has worked with during the creation of this show and her parents for their wonderful love and support.
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Jackson Wylder
as Tom
is a rising junior at Palo Alto High School. He made his acting debut at six as the Big Bad Wolf in the “Three Piggy Opera.” He originated the role of Buster in A Theatre Near U’s critically acclaimed production of “Body of Water.” Some of his favorite roles include Jack in “The Stinky Cheese Man,” Bottom in “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” George in “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Wilbur in “Hairspray,” and Willard in “Footloose.” Other than acting, Jackson is a novice banjo player, a soccer player, an animator, and an aspiring Belgian snail collector (Please note: one of these is not true). He would like to thank all the ‘swell and luscious' people that made “’Twas Brillig” possible.
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Quincy Shaindlin
as Little Ben
is more than exited to be part of A Theatre near U's “'Twas Brillig.” This is Quincy's 14th show. His previous roles include Young Clyde “Bonnie and Clyde,” The Artful Dodger “Oliver,” Templeton “Charlotte's Web,” and Rum Tum Tugger “Cats.” Quincy is a Homeschooled 7th grader. He's been performing on stage since he was 8 years old, and he still loves it, so please sit back and enjoy the show.
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