Next to Normal

Next to Normal - October 13 - October 21, 2017

Take Two Productions

Who's Who

Stephanie Merritt

as Diana

Previous TTP roles: Avenue Q (Kate Monster) & Hairspray (Velma). Other local roles: 1776 (Martha), 9 to 5 (Judy), Guys & Dolls (Adelaide), Evil Dead: The Musical (Annie) and appearances with Union Avenue Opera & Winter Opera (chorus). Thanks to Stephen, Dani, Nate, and TTP. Stephanie is honored to be a part of telling this story, as millions are affected by mental illnesses. There will be light.
Jonathan Hey

as Dan

15th Take Two show! Recent credits: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd, Stray Dog Theatre), Peter and the Starcatcher (Prawn/Grempkin, Take Two Productions), Company (David, Insight Theatre), Evita (Che, Family Musical Theater, AFL BPA) and the film Four Color Eulogy. Thanks to the cast, orchestra and crew for this amazing experience. Love to supportive family and friends. BTL to Steve.
Leah Loren Koclanes

as Natalie

Leah Loren Koclanes is thrilled to make her debut with Take Two! Recent graduate of Missouri State University (BFA Musical Theatre). Previous credits include: Kira/Clio in Xanadu (Springfield Contemporary Theatre), Lou Ann in Hairspray (Tent Theatre), and Gabriella Montez in High School Musical (YPT). Huge thanks to Stephen, Nate, Dani, & the whole cast/crew. Love & thanks to all of her family/friends for their unending love & support.
Gabriel Beckerle

as Gabe

Gabriel Beckerle is incredibly excited to play in his third show with TTP! A native of St. Louis, Gabriel has his B.A. in Media Communications from Webster University and minors in Philosophy and Theatre. Previous credits include Ordinary Days (Warren), It Shoulda Been You (Marty Kaufman), and Spring Awakening (Melchior Gabor). Thanks to the cast and crew for being awesome and special thanks to my mom and dad for all of the love and support. Let's do this!