Frankenstein Show Bios

Parker Nuttall

Parker Nuttall (Victor Frankenstein/Percy Shelley) couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to be working with State 48 once again!! Parker’s recent credits include: Leo Clark (Leading Ladies), Pepper (Mamma Mia), Mack Malone (Murder at Sunset), Sir Percy (The Scarlet Pimpernel), King Damian/Magic Mirror (Villains), Claudio (Much Ado About Nothing), and Dr. Jekyll (Jekyll and Hyde). Parker plans to serve a mission for his church, reporting to Piracicaba, Brazil on March 18th!! Parker would like to give a warm thank you to everyone who has helped him get to this point: Andrea, Karli, Chantel, Bryson, Calli, The State 48 Board, Evrett, Fletcher, Joss, Harper, Luis, Brett, Chris, Hannah, and of course, his Mom and Dad… for pushing him to do the things he was scared to do since day one!

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Brett Small (The Creature) is insanely excited to be performing such a terrifying role in such a great show as Frankenstein! Brett’s recent roles were: Mush (Disney’s Newsies), Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid), and Billy Flynn (Chicago). He absolutely loves playing piano and likes to sing in the car. He also extends his thanks to his family, his friends, his “stage dad”, DB, and he especially thanks his mom for giving him the choice of acting or debate!
 
Jorian Chait

Jorian Chait (Alphonse Frankenstein) is excited to be making his State 48 debut! Favorite roles include: Mufasa in The Lion King Jr. (Limelight), Shan Yu in Mulan Jr. (Spotlight), Gaston in Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Act One) and Frog Footman in Alice in Wonderland (Valley Youth Theatre). He would like to thank Andrea and Karli for making him feel welcome. He would also like to thank his Mom and little brother Kylan for all of their support.

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Amelia Knight (Caroline/Ensemble) is so excited for her fourth State 48 show! She wants to say thank you to everyone who worked on the show and a special thank you to her family. Outside of theater she is involved in Perry Concert Choir and Perry Theater Company. She’s currently the student director of her school’s main stage musical Zombie Prom. She hopes you enjoy the show!! :))

Harper Nuttall

Harper Nuttall (Eleanor Frankenstein) is very excited to be a part of the cast for Frankenstein the musical. Her favorite role in a play is Frankie from Murder at Sunset. She is in 5th grade at Pioneer Elementary. At school she plays the alto saxophone and at home she plays the ukulele. When she is not at rehearsal she likes to sing, dance and play with her friends. She also likes to ride her bike. She wants to thank her parents for pushing her to do her best and her brother Parker for being so supportive but most of all she wants to thank Andrea and Karli for giving her the opportunity to be in these amazing plays. Harper can’t wait to do this play with her theatre family. Thanks to all of you!!!

Lee Olsen

Lee Olsen (William Frankenstein) is a 6th grader at Highland Arts Elementary. He is so excited to be in his first play with State 48. His other performances include Lion King Kids, Suesical, and Bye Bye Birdie. His favorite roll so far has been Sir Lancelot in his school’s production of Spamalot. When Lee’s not at school or rehearsing with the Frankenstein cast he enjoys wrestling, playing the piano and skateboarding. He would like to thank Andrea and Karli and all of the cast for making him feel welcome and his family for supporting him.

Hannah VH

Hannah Van Holten (Elizabeth Lavenza) feels so blessed to have been able to work with her siblings and friends in yet another spectacular State 48 production!!! She couldn’t thank Andrea, Karli and Calli enough for all the amazing opportunities, lessons, and roles they have given her in the past, helping her grow into the performer she is today!!! Her most notable credits include: Meg Snider (Leading Ladies), Penny Drake (Murder at Sunset), Bernadette (Scarlett Pimpernel), Queen Moira (Villains), and Mama Hobart (Jekyll and Hyde). She’d especially like to take a moment to thank the amazing costumers of the show, for all the pretty pretty dresses they have graciously given her to wear, to which she is so truly honored

Caitlin Laidig

Caitlin Laidig (Justine) is a 10th grader at Mesa’s Heritage Academy, who’s excited to be in her 4th State 48 production. Caitlin’s been involved in theater for the past two years, but has 8 shows under her belt. Her favorite roles have been Juror #7 in Twelve Angry Jurors and Mrs. Beauregarde in Willy Wonka. She’s currently involved in the Wildfire show choir, Hip Hop dance, and high school volleyball. Past pursuits have been softball, tumbling, synchronized swimming and petting owls. She is unusual in that she spends an inordinate amount of time staring at her phone.

Jacob Arnold

Jacob Arnold (Henry Clerval) is very excited to work with State 48 once more! He has worked with them previously in Murder at Sunset (Detective Flint/Joe the Nose), As you Like it (Silvius), and The Scarlet Pimpernel (Sir Andrew). Jacob appreciates the hard work of Andrea (Director), Karli (Music Director), Chantel (Stage Manager), Halle (Choreographer), the set builders, the tech crew, the costumers, and the amazing cast!

Teagan Dinyes

Teagan Dinyes (Mary Shelley) is in 9th grade at ASU Prep Digital. She is really enthusiastic about being in such a dark show and loves working with such a great cast and crew.  Most recently, she has been in Cinderella, Anne of Green Gables, Villains, and As You Like It. She loves to sing in and out of theatre and sees State 48 like a second home.  She thanks Andrea for putting up with her neurotic moments and honing her performance, Karli for helping tame and challenge her voice, and Chantel for encouraging her.

Erin Garner

Erin Garner (Claire Clairmont) is 16 and in her Sophomore year at DRHS. She has been onstage as long as she can remember, and is thrilled to be working with State 48 again! Some of her favorite roles include Morgana (Merlin and Morgana), Winnifred Banks (Step in Time), Witch Gothel (Villains), Phoebe (Murder at Sunset), Molly (Annie), Jojo (Seussical Jr.), Jafar (Aladdin Jr.), Katherine (Jekyll & Hyde), Star Gazer (Lost in Neverland), and many more! She also enjoys being in Wildfire at Fuse PAC. She would like to thank Andrea, Karli, Chantel, Bryson, Halle, and the amazing cast, crew, and volunteers that made this show possible, and of course her friends and family for always supporting her! She hopes you enjoy the show.

Dylan Brennan

Dylan Brennan (Lord Byron)

Matix Williams

Matix Williams (Dr. John Polidori ) is 11 years old and is in 6th grade at Highland Arts Elementary School. He is thrilled to be part of his third State 48 Theatre production. His favorite past roles include Horton in Seussical the Musical, Sir Tristan in Merlin and Morgana and Egbert Pennington III in Murder at Sunset. When he’s not at play practice, Matix loves to go to the skate park and learn new scooter tricks. He would like to thank Andrea and Karli for providing such an exciting opportunity as well as his cast mates for being understanding his jokes!

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Grant Rankin (Captain Walton/DeLacey) is in seventh grade at Gilbert Classical Academy. He loves video games and doggos. Grant played Merlin in Merlin and Morgana, Prince Upwood in Cinderella and John in the Scarlet Pimpernel here at State 48. Last year he had the opportunity to play Jonathon in A Christmas Carol at CGCC. He was also in many shows at AYT before that. Grant has had so much fun doing this show and the cast and crew are amazing!
Fletcher Nuttall

Fletcher Nuttall (Ensemble & Felix DeLacey)

Emmie Glazebrook

Emmie Glazebrook (Agatha Delacey) is so excited to be performing in her 21st show! Emmie is 16 years old and attends Highland High school. Her favorite things to do are singing, dancing, and acting and she has been doing them basically her entire life. She takes advanced tap, teen hip-hop and teen jazz at the best dance company ever, Fuse Performing Arts, including being part of the show choir Wildfire. She also takes dance and choir at school and voice and piano lessons outside of school. Emmie also loves hanging out with her friends and throwing parties. She is so thankful for Chantel, Karli, Bryson, Andrea, Sammi, and especially Halle, the choreographer and her sister, for helping her and inspiring her to grow and be better everyday, including all of her amazing family. She is so thankful for the opportunity to be apart of this amazing theatre company that has become her second family. 

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Iris Giles (Safie) is 12 and is in 6th grade at Quartz Hill Elementary. This will be her 17th production. Some of her favorite roles have been Tinkerbell in Lost In Neverland (Fuse PAC), Jane in Peter Pan & Wendy (AYT), Pirate Lass Charlotte in Pirates a Love Story (State48), and Voltura in Villains (State 48). She was last seen as Young Morgana in State 48’s Merlin and Morgana. Iris is also in Fuse’s show choir Wildfire. Iris loves playing the piano, cello, writing songs, and watching Youtube. She would like to thank Andrea, Karli, Chantel, and Judith for making this experience so fun!

Danica Rauch


Danica Rauch (Ensemble & Margaret)is happy to be returning to State 48 for her sixth production. Other favorites have included Sleeping Beauty, Jekyll and Hyde, and Cinderella. She is a sophomore at Red Mountain High School, where she pursues as much music and science as possible. She would like to thank Andrea, Karli, and Chantel for another amazing show!

Audreanna Smyth

Audreanna Smyth (Eve) is 17 and a senior at Highland High School. She’s very excited for this part and looks forward to everyone’s reaction to her scene. You’ve probably seen her in most shows at State 48, some of her favorite being Briar Rose in Sleeping Beauty, Phil in Anne if Green Gables and Witch Hazelnut in Villains. She’d like to thank her family and friends for always being there for her and, to her parents in particular, paying for her gas money. XD. Love you all. Follow your dreams.

Aubrey Boberg

Aubrey Boberg (Professor Krempe/Ensemble) is very excited to be a part of her 3rd show with State48!
She is 16 years old and a junior at Mesquite High school. Aside from acting, she loves to sing, dance, and play basketball. She was recently seen in Murder at Sunset (Joan Lemon) and Cinderella (Brigid). Other credits include The Sparrow (Carol Schott/Margaret Rosenthal) at Studio 3 and The Enchanted Bookshop (Margie). She’s currently a member of Fuse’s show choir Wildfire and also on her school’s basketball team. Aubrey would like to thank all her directors for this amazing opportunity, her friends at ST48 that have become family and her mom and dad for always supporting her!

Paula Connors

Paula Connors (Marie, Villager #3, Ensemble) is 13 years old and a student at Smith Junior High where she is the NJHS president and a student council member. She is so thrilled to be in this creepy musical. This being her 18th production, some of her favorite roles include, Little Red Shadow in The Possibly True Tales of Little Red Riding Hood, Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood and Heloise in Cinderella. Outside of her main passion of theatre, she loves to write stories, sing, and hangout with her friends. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her in all of her adventures, Andrea and Karli for being her ultimate mentors, and her best friend, Lily, for getting her started in theatre in the first place.

Sydney Glenn

Sydney Glenn (Felicity, villager, ensemble) is 11 years old. She is in 6th grade at Franklin East Elementary. She is excited to be part of her 4th production at State 48. Her favorite roll thus far has been, Condora, in Merlin and Morgana. She loves to dance, sing and act. She also plays the piano and the trumpet. She would like to thank her family for their support and Andrea and Karli for teaching her the theatre ropes and pushing her to be her best. She loves all the friends she has gained by being at the theatre.

Lainey Glazebrook

Lainey Glazebrook (Liesl the maid/ ensemble) Lainey is very excited to be in this show because she gets to be with her best friends. This is her 12th show she has been in. Lainey is 13 years old and goes to ALA. She loves to sing, act, and dance, she does dance at Fuse Pac and she does pre teen jazz, tap, hip hop, and is in Wildfire. She is very thankful for Karli, Halle, Andrea, and Chantel for all the support. She also wants to thank her family for everything. Lainey loves this theater family so much.

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Siona Van Holten(Ensemble & Mrs MacNoot) is currently in 10th grade at Highland High School. Her interests include drawing, dancing, acting, and singing. She has been in multiple shows at State 48, including Jekyll and Hyde, Much Ado about Nothing, Villains, Scarlet Pimpernel, and CinderElla before performing in Frankenstein. She is also part of FUSE’s Wildfire Show Choir. In this show, she is playing a Sailor, Villager, Party Guest, Dead Body, and Mrs. Macnoot. She would like to thank her parents and siblings for supporting her, and her friends and castmates for making this production so fun and enjoyable!
Micah Van Holten

Micah Van Holten ( Resurrection man, Constable) is 13 and a seventh grader at highland junior high school. He is extremely excited to perform in this State 48 production Frankenstein! Micah has been in a handful of other State 48 shows such as Jekyll and Hyde (Newsie ), Villains (Miller), Cinderella (Sir Warrick), and Murder at Sunset (officer Meriwether). He absolutely loves acting and singing here and will continue going here for future productions! Love you all so much!

Juliet Brennan
Juliet Brennan(Ensemble & Frankenstein Servant)
Laura Flood

Laura Flood (ensemble) age 11 is so excited to be in this production. Laura is a spunky honor roll student and 6th grader at Legacy Traditional Academy. Laura enjoys dancing, singing and acting and being with her friends. Laura gives thanks to everyone that has supported her in this thing she loves.