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Michael Benitez
as Director, Music Director, Stage Manager, etc.
Michael is the Chorus teacher at Southwood. He and his wife are also the founders of Lighthouse Christian Theatre. Michael has worked in over 50 mainstage productions with his own company, Southwood, the Market Theatre, the 24 Hour Musical, Electric City Playhouse, Mauldin Centre Theatre, and Project Challenge Playhouse. He is excited to show you what these students can do in this performance! Michael would also like to thank his wife for supporting through all the craziness of theatre show. He hopes you enjoy!
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Hannah Riddle
as Choreographer
Hannah Riddle is a senior musical theatre major at Anderson University and is excited to choreograph Singin' in the Rain Jr.! She has had the pleasure of choreographing many children's productions in the area and is thrilled to bring her love for storytelling and dance to this amazing show. She'd like to thank the cast, crew, and her fiancé for their endless support and hard work. Enjoy the show, and remember to keep dancing in the rain!
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Zanaya Alexander
as Teacher, Crowd, Kathy's Girls, Student, Singin Ensemble, Broadway Melody Ensemble
Zanaya Alexander is an 8th grader. This is one of her first shows with Southwood. Her past roles included Breeze in the PCP production of Finding Nemo Jr. the gingerbread child in AU Hansel & Gretel and the 2 of clubs in LCT Alice in Wonderland Jr. She would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew for their hard work, and she hopes you enjoy Singin’ in the Rain!
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Yana Berger
as Stagehand, Screening Guest, Crowd, Party Guest, Broadway Melody Ensemble
Yana Berger is an 8th grader at Southwood Academy of the Arts and she is excited to dance into this show! This is her third show in Anderson, but she’s also had prior experience in tech and shows in different places. Her favorite show she’s done is Nemo Jr. at Project Challenge Playhouse. Yana would like to thank the cast and crew for their hard work, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
