McKenzie Custin* (Ellie Blake) is thrilled to be returning to the stage after the two-year pandemic hiatus! Select Credits: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (The Rev), KING LEAR (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, UK), ALL HANDS ON DECK (National Tour). Thank you to the entire cast and creative team of FREAKY FRIDAY! Huge shout out to my parents, my partner and the ladies at MMV talent for their endless support!

Shanna Jones* (Katherine Blake) New Theatre Company: MAMMA MIA, SISTER ACT. Kansas City Repertory Theatre: BETWEEN THE LINES, SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, STILLWATER, HAIR: RETROSPECTION. New York: PHAEDRA’S CABARET, NEXT TO NORMAL, UNDONE, and DECLINE AND FALL (New York Theatre Workshop). Chicago: TUG OF WAR; FOREIGN FIRE & CIVIL STRIFE (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre). Regional: LES MISÉRABLES (Pioneer Theatre Company); ROMEO AND JULIET (Utah Shakespearean Festival); SATURDAY’S VOYEUR (Salt Lake Acting Company). Education: BA, the Actor Training Program at the University of Utah (2008). AEA. I would like to dedicate this show to my three beautiful children and my amazing partner! Thank you for making me a mom!

Craig Benton* (Mike) feels blessed to be back in the big summer musical again! Audiences may remember Craig from earlier this year in DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, or past musicals MAMMA MIA, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, and even as far back as his first show here GUYS AND DOLLS (summer of ’95). Before that was about six years in LA and appearances on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, WINGS, and MARRIED WITH CHILDREN. Mr. Benton, with many thanks to Mr. Carrothers and Mr. Hennessy, will be back again this winter for Neil Simon’s COME BLOW YOUR HORN.

Krista Eyler (Torrey) is always grateful to perform on local stages: The Black Box, KCAT, Chestnut Fine Arts Center, Music Theatre Heritage, KC Public Theatre, StoneLion Puppet Theater, the White Theatre, and also the New York Musical Festival. Krista is also the composer/co-writer of the award-winning OVERTURE THE MUSICAL, and THE SPARKLETONES. Find her: sharpwomen.org or IG: @kristaeylerkc Psalm 103

Arlo Good (Fletcher) is thrilled to be making his NTR debut! Past productions

include: THE MUSIC MAN, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER and FROZEN JR. Arlo loves filmmaking and performing with his twin brother in The Barton Street Band.

Drew Squire (Fletcher) is so excited to be a part of FREAKY FRIDAY! Local Credits: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, FUN HOME, A DOLL’S HOUSE, MATILDA, Stage Right, and IP Theater. He would like to thank his friends and family for their encouragement and support!

Matthew Lamb (Fletcher) is making his New Theatre debut! Favorite credits: Hulu’s ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING (Young Charles); A CHRISTMAS STORY (Randy – MTKC Pro); SCHOOL OF ROCK (Billy – TTIP); Broadway Artists Alliance of NYC Productions; two feature films; voiceovers. www.matthew-lamb.com

Tyler Fromson (Adam) is excited to make his NTR debut! KC credits: Spongebob, SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL; George, GODSPELL; Brad, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW; Bobby Strong, URINETOWN. Off Broadway: LOST IN THE DISCO. National Tours: FRIENDS THE MUSICAL PARODY. Regional: KINKY BOOTS (Suncoast Broadway); NEWSIES (Moonlight Stage); SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Royal Caribbean); LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (La Comedia); EINSTEIN IS A DUMMY (Sierra Madre Playhouse). IG: @t_from

MaryAnn Traxler (Monica) Recent credits include The Mayor/Tap Ensemble in THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! at The Coterie (world premiere), Danette in the Original Cast of THE SPARKLETONES MUSICAL with Sharp Women LLC and TTIP (world premiere), and Singer/Dancer for Carnival Cruise Line. Film/TV: AMERICAN IDOL Season 14, Hollywood Week. All of the love to her sweet fiancé, parents, and community here in KC. maryanntraxler.com

Lucas Lowry (Karl) is a KC based actor, singer, dancer, and dreamer. He recently graduated from Wichita State University with a double major in Vocal Music Education & Musical Theatre. Recent credits include: “Jimmy Biddle” PETE THE CAT at the Coterie, “Graffiti Pete” IN THE HEIGHTS at MTH, and “Crutchie” in the KC premiere of NEWSIES! at the White Theatre. Treat people with kindness!

Morgan Sterrett (Savannah) is thrilled to be making her NTR debut this summer! Past credits include THE WHITE ROSE: WE DEFIED HITLER, NEWSIES, THE TEMPEST, INTO THE WOODS, and THE ROCKY

HORROR SHOW. When not on stage, she teaches theatre and technology at The Barstow School. Thanks to Layne, Jay, H&J, Barstow, and the family for supporting the dream. This one is for Dad.

Noah Lindquist (Kit) is thrilled to be back at New Theatre after performing in JOSEPH in 2019. Other KC Credits include: NEWSIES, THE SPONGEBOB MUSCIAL (Coterie), GODSPELL (Starlight), FUN HOME (KC Rep), RAGTIME (Music Theatre Heritage), and BILLY ELLIOT (Spinning Tree). Noah holds a Bachelor of Music from Kansas State University. Love to Mom, Dad, Michael, Skyler, Casey, and Samantha.

Ross Hellwig* returns to New Theatre for FREAKY FRIDAY, after making his Kansas City debut as Chris Bean in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Most recently, Ross has performed at several theatres on the West Coast including The Old Globe Theatre, Lamb’s Players Theatre, Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara, B Street Theatre, Rubicon Theatre Company, Kingsmen Shakespeare Company, International City Theatre, North Coast Rep, Intrepid Theatre Company, The Fountain Theatre, LA Theatre Works, A Noise Within, Sierra Rep, Palos Verdes Performing Arts, and Diversionary Theatre. He has also worked with Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre, Southwest Shakespeare Company, and Vienna’s English Theatre among others. His film and television credits include THE SELLING, episodes of LAW & ORDER: SVU, NUMB3RS, and GUIDING LIGHT. Ross is deeply grateful for the opportunity to perform here in Kansas City and thanks you all for supporting live theatre.

Seth Golay* (Señor O’Brein / Ofc. Kowalski) is honored to be back on-stage at NTR. Past NTR credits: THE FOREIGNER, HAIRSPRAY. Directing credits: FUNNY GIRL, CAMELOT (MTH). KC acting credits: SHOWS FOR DAYS, COMPANY, BIG RIVER, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL, WINESBURG OHIO, THE FRONT PAGE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BUYER AND CELLAR, [TITLE OF SHOW], GREY GARDENS, BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, LUCKY DUCK, SUESSICAL, CINDERELLA, STUART LITTLE, and ANYTHING GOES. Thank you for supporting great local theatre!!

Timothy Houston (Mr. Blumen / Louis) is excited to be back at NTR after being last seen in JOSEPH. He has been in a bunch of shows and thinks it’s important to be good to people. As a playwright his play KELLY’S won the OCTA Playwright Competition in 2020. Dedicated to Jon, Roux, and The Pod. Insta: @timothy.snicket

Kimberly Horner (Danielle / Mrs. Luckenbill) is thrilled to be back at NTR after playing Suzanne in DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER. NTR credits: JOHNNY & JUNE, THE KING IN CONCERT! Some KC credits: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, COMPANY, FUNNY GIRL, PUFFS, ELEPHANT & PIGGIE, THE PRESIDENTS ON TOUR, and PARADE. Film/TV: MEANAMORPHOSIS, PUSHED, COUGAR TOWN, and DIRE WOLF. Education: BFA in Theater, Webster

Conservatory. Thanks to her incredible family! www.KimberlyHorner.com

Cathy Barnett* (Ms. Meyers / Ofc. Sitz) Cathy was recently reunited with Morgan Fairchild in DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, and it felt so good! But now, she is excited to put the Freaky in Friday! Prior appearances at NTR include JOHNNY & JUNE, JOSEPH…, ALWAYS PATSY CLINE, SISTER ACT, FUNNY MONEY, DIXIE SWIM CLUB, THE ADAMS FAMILY and YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU. Other KC performances include PIPELINE (Unicorn), THE WIZARD OF OZ (Starlight), and SWEENEY TODD (MTH). She has also toured nationally, internationally, and is late of North Coast Repertory Theater in Solana Beach, CA, all showcasing favorite characters from FORBIDDEN BROADWAY.

Alec Bridges (Student / Cater Waiter / Wedding Guest) is making his New Theatre Debut! Alec graduated from UCM with a Theatre Education degree. Recent roles include Tobias in Padgett Productions’ SWEENEY TODD and The Cat in LSC’s SUESSICAL. This fall he will understudy the role of Buddy in New Theatre’s COME BLOW YOUR HORN. His performance is dedicated to his students in the Olathe East theatre department.

Lacy Goettling (Gretchen / Cater Waiter / Wedding Guest) is ecstatic to be making her NTR debut! Recently seen as Heather Chandler (HEATHERS), and Janet Weiss (THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW). Look out for her in the upcoming movie “Nelly Don,” originated and filmed in KC. Thank you to her family and friends for the constant support that has led her to be where she is today. This one’s for you, J.

Kathleen Mitchell (Laurel / Cater Waiter / Wedding Guest / u/s Ellie) is delighted to be back in her hometown making her New Theatre debut. Credits include Twelfth Night (Viola, Southern Shakespeare Company), Taming of the Shrew (Hortensio, Rising Tide KC), Twelfth Night (Antonio, Midsommer Flight), Mary Poppins (Miss Andrew, Festival 56), and Othello (Rodrigo, Festival 56). To learn more, please visit www.kathleen-mitchell.com

Emma Price (Student / Cater Waiter / Wedding Guest) is ecstatic to be making her NTR and KC debut! Emma is a recent KSU graduate and newly based KC artist. Recent credits: ROCKY HORROR SHOW, MAMMA MIA and GENE KELLY’S LOST MUSICAL. She would like to thank this talented company, Jay, Addie, Keith, MCEA, C&S, V&P, Luffy,

and all friends and family for your never-ending encouragement and trust. Choose joy and remember, “You’re Going To Be Amazing!”

Lauren Taylor (Student / Cater Waiter / Wedding Guest) is so looking forward to making a return to the stage this summer. After being awarded the Sanford L. Cohn Trust Scholarship multiple times from the New Theatre Scholarship Guild during her time as a Kansas State University student, she is elated to be making her debut with the theatre. She thoroughly hopes you enjoy your experience!

Jackson Tomlin (Student / Cater Waiter / Wedding Guest) is thrilled to be making his New Theatre debut! Recent performing credits include CURTAINS (TTIP), Live E (Worlds of Fun), NEWSIES (Coterie), MTH, Spinning Tree, and more. Jackson is also a choreographer and is the Co-Director of choreography at Stage Right Performing Arts, teaching K-12th graders. Thanks to his family, Miller Marley, Stage Right, EH, AS, FS, SW, MD, and MM. insta: jacksonn_tomlinn