As Part Of Our Cultural Impact Project
Amid religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension, the stirring Tony Award-winning Parade explores the endurance of love and hope against all the odds. With a book by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown (Songs For a New World, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County), Parade is a moving examination of the darkest corners of America’s history.
In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes of everyone around him, a sensationalist publisher and a janitor’s false testimony seal Leo’s fate. His only defenders are a governor with a conscience and, eventually, his assimilated Southern wife who finds the strength and love to become his greatest champion.
Daring, innovative and bold, Parade is filled with soaring music and a heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten.
Parade Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
July 28th – August 6th
Book by Alfred Uhry
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Co-Conceived and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Based on the true story of the trial and lynching of Leo Frank
Recommended for audiences 16 and older
Meet The Cast
Erik McGinnis – Leo Frank
Returning to the stage after a few years hiatus to teach and direct, Erik McGinnis could not be happier to playing Leo Frank, especially at such an important time in our country, and around the world. The culmination of almost a decade of work, Erik is proud to see PARADE come to fruition, with such an amazing cast. Locally you’ve seen him as Jack Kelly (NEWSIES), Barrett (TITANIC), Mark (RENT), and Action (WEST SIDE STORY) among many others over the past 20 years. He dedicates this show to his students from Theatre 360, who over the past 5 years have given him a passion and love of life, and shown him that This Is Not Over Yet.
Rachel Robinson – Lucille Frank
Rachel Robinson is proud to be making her acting debut at CTC after music directing I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and RENT. Rachel works full-time in the arts as a director, music director, and educator. Rachel holds a degree in Music with a Musical Theatre concentration from New York University, and has worked professionally across the country. Visit rachelrobinsonmusic.com for more info.
Elgin Thompson – Hugh Dorsey
Elgin Thompson is an actor and composer from Bend, now residing in Moscow, Idaho. Before Hugh Dorsey, he has performed as Mr. Collins in ‘Pride and Prejudice’, Dallas Winston in ‘The Outsiders’, and as Cyrano in Theatre 360’s production of ‘Cyrano De Bergerac’. He has been working towards a degree in Music Composition at the University of Idaho while pursuing acting. This is his second production with CTC.
Joshua Harris – Governor Jack Slaton
After recently appearing in Cascades Theatre’s annual Sneak Peek, appearing in scenes from One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, and Go Back For Murder, Joshua is excited to make his CTC MainStage debut! He is grateful to this amazing cast, and wonderful opportunity offered to him to play your Governor tonight. Enjoy the show.
Dustin Jorgensen – Britt Craig (The Reporter)
Dustin and his family recently settled in Bend after a move from Alaska. Dustin enjoys all aspects of stage performance, especially musical theatre, opera and choral singing. Recent appearances include Sciarrone in Anchorage Opera’s production of Tosca and Sgt. Cummings in Anchorage TBA Theatre’s Snow Country Christmas. Dustin would like to thank his family for their undying support of his theatrical pursuits.
Christopher Romero – Jim Conley
Christopher is ecstatic to be a part of his favorite musical, PARADE. He has been acting in local theatre productions in Bend for three years, his previous stage credit being “RENT: School Edition”(2023) at CTC. Apart from this, Christopher has worked on many commercials and independent projects as an actor/writer. He is currently acquiring an education in the performing arts and looks forward to being a part of many projects to come.
Constance Currie – Mary Phagan
Constance Currie is 15 and going into her sophomore year in high school. She has been involved in theatre for 5 years. You may have previously seen her in Cyrano De Bergerac, Little Shop of Horrors, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Rent. She feels honored to be able to work with such incredible people on such an important show. She would also like to say thank you to our amazing director for everything he has done for us. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Michael Daniel – Newt Lee
Michael is excited to be back on the stage after many years away. Making his CTC debut, he is proud to be a part of telling such a prevalent story. Enjoy the show!
Theryon Taylor – Frankie Epps & Young Soldier
This is Theryon’s second performance in a musical production. His debut was in CTC’s production of RENT. Though he is new to theatre, Theryon is a long time musician, singing in choirs for 11 years, as well as being a guitarist. He is very excited to perform with all the other talented cast and crew and hopes you enjoy the show!
Matthew Wilson – Tom Watson & Detective Starnes
This marks Matt Wilson’s second show at CTC, after playing El Gallo in “The Fantasticks.” His previous roles include “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “42nd Street,” “Ten Little Indians,” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Beyond the stage, he lent his voice to several national commercials and background vocals for “Tom and Jerry: Snowman’s Land”. He co-starred in the independent sci-fi film “Derelict.” Matt is thrilled to be back on the CTC stage, with all his immensely talented costars.
Allison Faucher-Sherman – Mrs. Phagan & Sally Slaton
Allison “Alli” Faucher Sherman is excited to be performing in her first musical since high school. She grew up in San Diego doing musical theater and is now a mental health therapist in Bend. She enjoys singing and dancing around the house with her two young sons. She thanks her husband Scott from the bottom of her heart for the support to be able to perform again.
Alex Dennis – Iola Stover
Alex is so honored to be a part of such an impactful and meaningful production. She has been involved in theatre for 10 years, and you may have recently seen her in Rent, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and The Wizard of Oz. She would like to thank Erik for helping her foster her love of theatre and the entire cast for being so supportive.
Aurora Dixon – Essie
Rory is an aspiring young actor, performing for five years now with many different companies around town. You may have seen her in RENT at CTC this past spring, or as Leisl in The Sound of Music this past February, among many others over the years. She is so happy to be a part of such an amazing cast.
Ella Bacigalupi – Monteen
Ella has been working with CTC for a year now getting her start with Cyrano De Bergerac (Valvert) last summer. She recently was seen in RENT! here at CTC as Maureen. Ella has been in multiple other shows around town and can’t wait to be in many more! Please enjoy the show!
Tom Kelley – Luther Rosser & Mr. Peavy
Tom was recently on stage as Huckelbee in “Fantasticks”. He has been fortunate to have been in many fine shows at CTC and with Sunriver Stars since 2014. He is indebted to his wife who encourages and tolerates him. As Dr. King said, “The arc of history is long, but it bends towards justice.” It is Tom’s hope that this story, told with such powerful music and drama, bends us all towards a more just future for ourselves and our children. Facing history makes us stronger.
Vreyah Palmantier – Minnie McKnight
Vreyah feels very blessed to be in Parade! Never in her 20+ years of theatre has she experienced something so moving and difficult as this show. Thanks to the cast for enveloping her into this incredible theatre family; Erik for being simply amazing; her family for their support; her girls for their love and encouragement; and to God most of all for His care, grace, and love.
Mark Magness – Old Soldier, Judge Roan & Officer Ivey
Mark once again finds himself the “senior” member of a CTC cast. Mark and Linda (married 51 years!!!) have been in Bend for 7 years, spending much of their time with 2 of their 4 grandsons (the other 2 are in New Zealand). Mark loves being a part of this (otherwise) very young and amazingly talented cast, and helping to tell this very important story.
Zipporah Palmantier – Child
Zipporah is so excited to be a part of Parade, alongside her mother, Vreyah. When she isn’t stealing the show, she loves dancing, and playing with her sister. Enjoy the show!
Meet The Crew
Erik McGinnis – Director
Erik is ecstatic to bring such an important story to Central Oregon, one he has been working on for the better part of a decade. He has been blessed with opportunities to locally direct such productions as: RENT, The Fantasticks, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Cyrano de Bergerac, Almost Maine, Little Shop of Horrors, A Chorus Line, Beauty and the Beast, Into the Woods, and many more. He has had the extreme pleasure of being the director of Theatre 360 Educational Studio for the past 5 years. As he moves on to the next chapter in his theatrical career, he would like to give a special thanks to those at CTC who have helped him along the way.
Nancy Scher – Co-Director/Choreographer
Nancy studied dance at the Juilliard School, then moved to Los Angeles where she acted in television, movies and live theater. In Bend, she has choreographed and directed The World Goes ‘Round, Reefer Madness, The Addams Family, and Disenchanted! She choreographed TMP’s The Sound of Music. Acting in Lost in Yonkers, Murder on The Orient Express, and most recently the Grand Duchess Olga in You Can’t Take it With You.
Tia Wisco – Stage Manager
Tia Wisco is 18-years-old and has loved performing in Bend! Her CTC credits include Cyrano de Bergerac (Le Bret), Putnam (Olive), The Fantasticks (Luisa), and Rent (Mimi). Tia is excited to announce that she will be attending the University of Utah this fall to study a BFA in Musical Theatre. She is so proud to be a part of the Parade team and hopes you enjoy the show!
- Executive Director/Producer … Howard Huskey
- Producer – Christine Mehner
- Director – Erik McGinnis
- Co-Director/Choreographer – Nancy Scher
- Stage Manager – Tia Wisco
- Costumer – Jonathan Nickolaff
- Master Carpenter – “C-Dub”
- Carpenter Assistants & Painters – Christopher Romero, Finn Wagnon, Theryon Taylor
- Light & Sound &Set Design – Erik McGinnis
- Light and Sound Operation – Finn Wagnon, Burke Elizabeth Orman
- Photographer/Headshots – Frankie Palmer
- Marketing – Chris Mehner
- Graphic Design – Erik McGinnis
- Social Media/Volunteer Coordinator – Breanna Billeter
- Videographer – Gneel Costello
- House Manager – Nick Kaufman
- Community Outreach – Anita Fowler
- Office Assistant – Mariah Harper