Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story - August 15 - August 31, 2025
Highlands Lakeside Theatre
Who's Who
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Jared Clemente
as Buddy Holly
This is Jared’s debut performance with Highlands Lakeside Theatre. He is a local singer / songwriter who resides in Highlands County. Jared is a self taught musician who can play several instruments including the piano/keyboard, guitar and ukulele. He has written several songs. You can find him performing his original songs at establishments around Highlands County, Orlando and Tampa. He is very grateful to his family and friends for their support.
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Rodger Smith
as Hipockets
Rodger has enjoyed his involvement at HLT over the past twelve years on the stage and in lighting and is happy to be a part of the The Buddy Holly Story team! He has previously been on the HLT stage in roles including in Little Girl Blou (Sherriff Beau), The Million Dollar Quartet (Sam Phillips), Matilda (Mr. Wormwood), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Big Daddy), Les Miserables (Thenardier), and Little Shop of Horrors (Mr. Mushnik). He is married to Dawn and has three children who have also been involved in the theater making it a true family affair!
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Tony Ford
as Norman Petty
Tony had been a patron of the HLT since moving to Sebring in 2007. He worked as stage crew for the Once Upon A Mattress Show that same year. He guest appeared alongside his wife Nelly Ford at the Zenon's Award Show performing a song from the hit Broadway Show, Avenue Q. Tony's stage debut was in last season's Freaky Friday where he appeared as Mr. Blumen and Pastor Bruno alongside Nelly and their two children, Gabe and Elina. Tony followed that up with his first major role in this season's Liv After Death as "Nicky" and went on to stage crew in Sweeney Todd. Tony is excited to further expand his acting resume, by portraying a completely different character than he has ever played, in The Buddy Holly Story.
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