Johnny Johnson

Johnny Johnson -

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Who's Who

Kyle Strickenberger

as Sergeant Jackson/Sniper

Kyle is a sophomore at UNC; he is pursuing a double major in Biology and Dramatic Art, as well as a minor in Music: Vocal Performance. Though this is his debut show with Kenan Theatre Company (KTC), this is certainly not his first experience with theatre! His most recent performance was Beauty and the Beast, in which he performed the dual role of the Prince and the Beast and gained the experience of working with flight equipment! Born in Honolulu, HI but raised in Erie, PA, Kyle has literally travelled from one side of the U.S. to the other; having ended up here, is now performing here in our very own production of Johnny Johnson! In his (admittedly limited) free time, Kyle enjoys singing, soccer, movies, musicals, movie musicals, friends, and just taking a moment to appreciate the good things in life. “You’re Never Fully Dressed without a Smile!”
Emma Gutt

as Dr. Mahodan

Emma Gutt (Camp Doll/Dr. Mahodan) is sophomore majoring in Dramatic Art and English Literature. KTC- Failure: A Love Story, Our Country's Good, Tales from Ovid, and 9 Parts of Desire; Regional- A Christmas Carol (Theatre Charlotte) and Midsummer/Jersey (Interlochen Center for the Arts.) She is tickled purple to be part of such a special project.
Amanda Hemric

as Photographer / Rifle Driller

Amanda Hemric was born in Panama City, Panama but grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She is a junior working on a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a minor in Speech and Hearing Science. She currently studies under Dr. Louise Toppin. Amanda has worked as a teaching assistant for Carolina Community Choir and enjoys working with children. Amanda has won and placed several times at the National Association of Teachers of Singing vocal competition. She continues pursuing her degree and will earn her teaching licensure in May of 2016.
Cressler Peele

as Captain Valentine

Cressler Peele is so excited to be a part of Johnny Johnson and his first KTC show! Some of his favorite roles include Melchior in Spring Awakening (Company Carolina), Claude in Hair (Pauper Players), and Marius in Les Misérables (Opera House Theatre Company). Cressler is currently studying music and drama at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support.