Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein

Romar is thrilled to be making his debut with Sierra Rep! Huge gratitude to Scott Viets & Jerry Lee for their support and the opportunity to play this iconic role! He hails from Livermore but also calls Jamestown his 2^nd home. He’s been admiring all the shows he’d seen at Sierra Rep and feel honored to finally be part of this amazing company!  He last performed as Joseph at Woodminster’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and reprised that same role a year later at Tri-Valley Repertory Theater in his hometown! Other favorite roles include, Sky in Mamma Mia!, Ta in Flower Drum Song,  Enjolras in Les Misérables, all with Woodminster Summer Musicals. He got his professional start with the Sacramento Music Circus (CMT) and appeared in several productions there including West Side Story, A Chorus Line, 7 Brides For 7 Brothers, Joseph…Dreamcoat. He also appeared in American Musical Theater of San Jose’s production of Miss Saigon, Phantom, and Pacific Overtures w/TheatreWorks, Kept (a musical based on Camille by Alexandre Dumas) where he had the opportunity to work with Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls), Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton), and Director Scott Schwartz.  Other regional credits include Whizzer in Falsettoland, Lun Tha in The King and I, Mereb in Elton John’s Aida, Once On This Island, Cabin in the Sky, Jumbo, Sweet Charity, Gypsy, Pirates of Penzance. He has performed in cabarets, benefit concerts and dance concerts. He owes his vocal techniques and stamina to Matthew Liebowitz! When not performing, Romar is a successful real estate agent in the Bay Area. Much love to his partner in crime, Matt, for his unending support, love, and assistance in memorizing and going through scripts so he can memorize his lines!

Camryn is thrilled to return to SRT this season as an Artistic Associate! Previous SRT credits include: Sunday in the Park with George (Dot/Marie), Cinderella (Ella), Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado), and Elf (Jovie). Camryn has had the pleasure to perform at several regional houses including Casa Mañana and Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre. Camryn received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Arizona. She would like to thank her friends, family, and SRT for their endless love and support. Enjoy the show!

Courtney returns to Sierra Rep having recently appeared as The Witch in Into the Woods and Paulette in Legally Blonde. From leading ladies, to character roles and kicking a leg up in the chorus, SRT has never failed to inspire and challenge Courtney as an artist. She was also seen in 2023 right across the county line as Cathy in The Last Five Years at Murphys Creek Theatre. Career highlights beyond the California Foothills include the original Broadway company of The Woman in White, the Australian tour of Sweeney Todd and the Austral-Asian premiere of Ragtime with The Production Company in Melbourne, Victoria.

Paige is thrilled to be making her debut with Sierra Rep. Paige has extensive experience in community theatre productions and is eager to bring her passion for musical theatre to the professional stages. She has appeared in numerous productions including The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Mamma Mia! (Sophie), and The Addams Family (Alice Beineke). Paige is a rising senior at Northwestern University where she studies her versatile passions for musical theatre and opera.

Jerry Lee is Sierra Rep’s Artistic Director. He’s appeared in the SRT productions of Misery, Sunday in the Park with George, Elf The Musical, Shrek The Musical, Camelot, Cabaret, Route 66, Intimate Apparel, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Man of La Mancha, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s State Fair, and The Drowsy Chaperone. As an actor: I Love You…Change, Forbidden Broadway (California Musical Theatre); Life Could Be a Dream, A Christmas Carol (CenterREP); A Little Princess, The Fantasticks (Sacramento Theatre Company); West Side Story (Mountain Play); Orlando, An Iliad, A Tale of Two Cities (SacImpulse Theatre). As a soloist: Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration (Sacramento Choral Society); Billy Bigelow in Carousel in Concert (Sacramento Philharmonic). As a director: HAIR, Little Shop of Horrors, Mean Girls JR., Sh-Boom! A Christmas Miracle (World Premiere), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Twelfth Night, Jersey Boys, Clue, Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS, Elvis The Musical (West Coast Premiere), Dogfight, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Steel Magnolias, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS, I Love You…Change, The Wizard of Oz, Holiday Jukebox, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Robber Bridegroom (SRT); I Love You…Change (STC). Lee began his association with Sierra Rep in 2010 when he stepped in as a replacement in Guys and Dolls.

In 2019, Lee created SRT in Schools, a touring program that brings live professional theatre to Tuolumne County schools at no cost to the schools, students, or their families. In 2023, the program branched out to include Stanislaus and Calaveras counties.

Kyle was last seen as Yukon Cornelius in SRT’s production of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. He is a Local here in Sonora and began his journey with this company in 2016’s Sister Act: The Musical as a member of the Ensemble. This will be his 16th production with SRT, he is grateful for the opportunity to return to Oz after 6 years alongside so many wonderful and gifted people. Some favorite SRT credits include: HAIR (Woof), Route 66 (Crew/Understudy), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Spotlight Op/Ritchie Stevens), The Sword in the Stone (Arthur), The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble), and Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Yukon Cornelius). Kyle wants to thank you all in the audience for supporting this company and helping us continue to deliver the arts to our community, he hopes you enjoy the show and come back for more real soon!

Jackie is thrilled to be returning to SRT once again! She has most recently been seen in SRT’s production of Cinderella as Charlotte. Jackie is a graduate of PCPA and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Cornish College of the Arts. Favorite credits include: Cinderella, Sunday in the Park with George, Elf, Shrek, and The Wizard of Oz (Sierra Rep); Men on Boats (Cornish College); Freaky Friday (PCPA). Jackie would like to thank her friends and family for their constant love and support.

Scott Viets is Sierra Rep’s Executive Producer. He has directed over 60 shows for SRT since his arrival in 2002. As a director, his SRT favorites include The Wizard of Oz, Intimate Apparel, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Christmas Story, All My Sons, Shipwrecked, The Robber Bridegroom, and The Glass Menagerie. Thank you for supporting live theatre and continuing (or beginning) your journey with us!

Patrick Burns is an award-winning composer, playwright, and performer whose work includes From Foster Care to Fabulous, Lady in the Moon, The Storyteller, and Ready Player Three. His music and lyrics have been featured off-Broadway, in national tours, podcasts, and regional theaters across the country. A four-time Lincoln City Fellow, his writing has also appeared in The Atlantic.

Jerry Lee is Sierra Rep’s Artistic Director. He’s appeared in the SRT productions of Misery, Sunday in the Park with George, Elf The Musical, Shrek The Musical, Camelot, Cabaret, Route 66, Intimate Apparel, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Man of La Mancha, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s State Fair, and The Drowsy Chaperone. As an actor: I Love You…Change, Forbidden Broadway (California Musical Theatre); Life Could Be a Dream, A Christmas Carol (CenterREP); A Little Princess, The Fantasticks (Sacramento Theatre Company); West Side Story (Mountain Play); Orlando, An Iliad, A Tale of Two Cities (SacImpulse Theatre). As a soloist: Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration (Sacramento Choral Society); Billy Bigelow in Carousel in Concert (Sacramento Philharmonic). As a director: HAIR, Little Shop of Horrors, Mean Girls JR., Sh-Boom! A Christmas Miracle (World Premiere), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Twelfth Night, Jersey Boys, Clue, Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS, Elvis The Musical (West Coast Premiere), Dogfight, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Steel Magnolias, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS, I Love You…Change, The Wizard of Oz, Holiday Jukebox, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Robber Bridegroom (SRT); I Love You…Change (STC). Lee began his association with Sierra Rep in 2010 when he stepped in as a replacement in Guys and Dolls.

In 2019, Lee created SRT in Schools, a touring program that brings live professional theatre to Tuolumne County schools at no cost to the schools, students, or their families. In 2023, the program branched out to include Stanislaus and Calaveras counties.

Janetta is very pleased to be working once again in a loving and professional theatre! She received her MFA from New York University. Coming from a broad base she has managed several costume shops, worked as an assistant for Broadway and numerous regional theaters. Additionally, she was a member of Elsen Associates, the wig and makeup company. Some of her favorite work venue’s include Washington Opera, Sesame Street Live, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Alice Tully Hall, The Denver Center, Philadelphia Street Theater, Jacobs’ Pillow and Central City Opera.  Favorite shows which she has been able to design are: The Comedy of Errors, The Threepenny Opera, Tartuffe, Electra, The Turn of the Screw, Blood Wedding, Noises Off and Ragtime.

Justin Kelley-Cahill is a California-based theatrical designer originally from Alameda, and a proud UCLA graduate (Go Bruins!). He is passionate about innovative storytelling and strives to illuminate the beauty of our differences through his work, aiming to spark joy and craft a memorable & entertaining experience for all audiences. He is thrilled to be returning to SRT after designing The Wizard of Oz and looks forward to collaborate with such a talented team on Some Enchanted Evening! Recent credits: The Wizard of Oz (SRT), Pacific Overtures (Kunoichi Productions), Electric, I (Theatre of NOTE), Forever Plaid (42nd Street Moon), and RENT (Jaxx Theatricals).

Matt is a Grammy Nominated record producer, audio engineer, mixer, and songwriter. With over 30 years of experience, his most notable work includes artists such as: Casting Crowns, Underoath, Anberlin, Haste the Day, The Chariot, The Devil Wears Prada and more. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee.

Brenda O’Brien began her theater career in San Diego, where she was seen as Judas in Godspell, Louise in Gypsy, Nicki in Sweet Charity, and Viola in Twelfth Night (to name a few). She received awards for her roles as Ouisa in Six Degrees of Separation, Joan in Dames at Sea, Aldonza in Man of La Mancha, and Electra in Gypsy. Brenda then went on to perform as Svetlana in the 1st National tour of Chess. Soon after she began portraying Carmen San Diego on the PBS television show and video games. In addition to acting, Brenda is an accomplished make-up artist and hairdresser for TV, Film, and Theater. She received her 25 years on Broadway pin in 2019 for her work on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Les Misérables, Jekyll & Hyde, and Disney’s The Lion King. SRT Audiences might remember her as Tanya in Mamma Mia (2018), or as Tootie in Meet Me in St. Louis (2021). So glad to be back!

Matthew Rose: a man of many talents, from riveting audiences on stage in Daylight to Booneville, Deathtrap, and Into the Woods, to behind-the-scenes wizardry at Sierra Repertory Theatre. With a knack for bringing characters to life and a touch of humor, Matthew’s journey in theater is a delightful mix of passion and creativity. Whether wielding props or pulling strings, he’s a force to be reckoned with, both on and offstage.

Bitten by the theatre bug at the age of 13 when he saw Carol Channing in Hello Dolly!, Michael began working professionally in theatre at 19 and has never looked back. Born and raised in Hollywood, California, he is a performer, stage manager, director and producer. For the last 17 years Michael has been involved with Sacramento Theatre Company, and recently retired from his position as Executive Director. Favorite productions: The Musical of Musicals and A Little Princess (both featuring Jerry Lee), Bark – The Musical, The Pirates of Penzance, Deathtrap, and Clue: The Musical. For a kid with a love of the theatre, life is good.