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2012 Cast
Emily Walter - Queen of the West
Born in WI, frequently in NYC, but always at home in Medora, Emily Walter is excited to host this summer! Originally a Burning Hills Singer from ‘93-’95, her time in Medora spurred the portrayal of the legendary Patsy Cline in various tours and cities, beginning here on this very stage! With an M.F.A. in Acting from Mankato, MN, she’s spent her career playing Shakespeare to Annie Oakley, and recently toured, "Church Basement Ladies" with William Christopher (Father Mulcahy of M.A.S.H). Emily was lead vocalist and Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force SAC Band, is a Gulf War Veteran, and has worked with stars such as Bob Hope, Lee Greenwood and John Denver. She divides her professional time between land and sea, traveling the globe extensively as a Guest Entertainer with select cruise lines. You can find her latest CD “Falling in Love Again and Again” in the gift shops along with a genuine "Queen of the West" Tiara Cowboy Hat!
Born in WI, frequently in NYC, but always at home in Medora, Emily Walter is excited to host this summer! Originally a Burning Hills Singer from ‘93-’95, her time in Medora spurred the portrayal of the legendary Patsy Cline in various tours and cities, beginning here on this very stage! With an M.F.A. in Acting from Mankato, MN, she’s spent her career playing Shakespeare to Annie Oakley, and recently toured, "Church Basement Ladies" with William Christopher (Father Mulcahy of M.A.S.H). Emily was lead vocalist and Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force SAC Band, is a Gulf War Veteran, and has worked with stars such as Bob Hope, Lee Greenwood and John Denver. She divides her professional time between land and sea, traveling the globe extensively as a Guest Entertainer with select cruise lines. You can find her latest CD “Falling in Love Again and Again” in the gift shops along with a genuine "Queen of the West" Tiara Cowboy Hat!
David Roberts - The Professor
David Roberts is gratefully returning to the Medora Musical this year. David was here for the first time last year,and had so much fun that he is back for more. David has been working as an actor for most of his life. He was in his first play when he was eight years old. David was born and raised in St. Paul Minnesota, where he now lives with his wife Patty and there two young sons. David studied theatre at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. As an actor based in the Twin Cities, David has worked for many companies over the years, including The History Theatre, The Jungle Theatre, The Plymouth Playhouse, Teatre Latte Da, and The Illusion . This December David can be found in the holiday favorite "All Is Calm" at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis. David would like to thank the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and StageWest Entertainment for their faith in him, and for giving him the opportunity to portray one of our country's most amazing leaders.
David Roberts is gratefully returning to the Medora Musical this year. David was here for the first time last year,and had so much fun that he is back for more. David has been working as an actor for most of his life. He was in his first play when he was eight years old. David was born and raised in St. Paul Minnesota, where he now lives with his wife Patty and there two young sons. David studied theatre at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. As an actor based in the Twin Cities, David has worked for many companies over the years, including The History Theatre, The Jungle Theatre, The Plymouth Playhouse, Teatre Latte Da, and The Illusion . This December David can be found in the holiday favorite "All Is Calm" at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis. David would like to thank the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and StageWest Entertainment for their faith in him, and for giving him the opportunity to portray one of our country's most amazing leaders.
Alicia Magliaro
Alicia Magliaro (Burning Hills Singer) is thrilled to Come home to North Dakota for another summer. A native of Connecticut, she now resides in NYC. She received her B.A. in Musical Theater Performance & Dance from Wagner College. Favorite credits include setting sail with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines, Music videos with Lenny Kravitz and various projects with BCEFA. Sending love back East to her family and amazing friends. Special thanks are also extended to Cowboy Curt, Sheriff Sandy and Buffalo Bo for creating the Greatest show in the west! Love to the Cast, Band and Crew of 2012 Yee-Haw
Alicia Magliaro (Burning Hills Singer) is thrilled to Come home to North Dakota for another summer. A native of Connecticut, she now resides in NYC. She received her B.A. in Musical Theater Performance & Dance from Wagner College. Favorite credits include setting sail with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines, Music videos with Lenny Kravitz and various projects with BCEFA. Sending love back East to her family and amazing friends. Special thanks are also extended to Cowboy Curt, Sheriff Sandy and Buffalo Bo for creating the Greatest show in the west! Love to the Cast, Band and Crew of 2012 Yee-Haw
Daniel Crary
Daniel Crary (Burning Hills Singer) is thrilled to be joining the team here in Medora. As a Montana native, with many family members in North Dakota, he is no stranger to "The Musical." Having just completed his time at the University of Montana, Dan is moving into the professional world. His time at school prepared him with some excellent training, but it is thanks to the experience of 14 musicals and the support of his family that have lead him here to the Burning Hills Amphitheatre. He knows you will love the show!
Daniel Crary (Burning Hills Singer) is thrilled to be joining the team here in Medora. As a Montana native, with many family members in North Dakota, he is no stranger to "The Musical." Having just completed his time at the University of Montana, Dan is moving into the professional world. His time at school prepared him with some excellent training, but it is thanks to the experience of 14 musicals and the support of his family that have lead him here to the Burning Hills Amphitheatre. He knows you will love the show!
Daniel Collins
Daniel Collins (Burning Hills Singer) is ecstatic to be joining the greatest show in the west for his first year. A native of Nashville, TN, he has performed in many theater venues and shows in that area. He most recently was seen in very first cast of The Holiday Shrektacular at the Opryland Hotel and Resort under the production of Dreamworks Entertainment. He has done various musicals, also in the Nashville area, such as the regional premier of Fame Forever (JJ Byrd), A Chorus Line (Bobby), The All Night Strut! (featured singer), and Meet Me in St. Louis (John Truitt) to name a few. Much love to his family, especially his mother and father, for their everlasting support, and his girlfriend, Faith. He will be attending Point Park University in the fall to study musical theater. Enjoy this fantastic show and many blessings!
Daniel Collins (Burning Hills Singer) is ecstatic to be joining the greatest show in the west for his first year. A native of Nashville, TN, he has performed in many theater venues and shows in that area. He most recently was seen in very first cast of The Holiday Shrektacular at the Opryland Hotel and Resort under the production of Dreamworks Entertainment. He has done various musicals, also in the Nashville area, such as the regional premier of Fame Forever (JJ Byrd), A Chorus Line (Bobby), The All Night Strut! (featured singer), and Meet Me in St. Louis (John Truitt) to name a few. Much love to his family, especially his mother and father, for their everlasting support, and his girlfriend, Faith. He will be attending Point Park University in the fall to study musical theater. Enjoy this fantastic show and many blessings!
Ken Quiricone
Kevin Korczynski
Kevin Korczynski (Burning Hills Singer) is grateful to return to this beautiful part of the world. Kevin has performed regionally, and made his Medora Musical debut last season. Many thanks to Curt, for another bully-tastic opportunity, and to Bo, for always being an inspirational Lord of the Dance. Kevin resides in New York City and sends much love to Mom, Dad, and Medora friends old & new. Days go by, so you better start livin' right now!
Kevin Korczynski (Burning Hills Singer) is grateful to return to this beautiful part of the world. Kevin has performed regionally, and made his Medora Musical debut last season. Many thanks to Curt, for another bully-tastic opportunity, and to Bo, for always being an inspirational Lord of the Dance. Kevin resides in New York City and sends much love to Mom, Dad, and Medora friends old & new. Days go by, so you better start livin' right now!
Kimberly Steffen
Kimberly Steffen (Burning Hills Singer), originally from Spencer, IA, is thrilled to be making her Medora debut! Kimberly recently graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Favorite regional and university credits include: 42nd Street (Peggy), Into the Woods (Cinderella), Annie (Lilly St. Regis) and The Odyssey (Athena), which she performed in Washington, DC at the Kennedy Center, earning her a national award for her work. She’d like to thank her family and friends for their support and God for the opportunity to share her summer with you! Happy Trails!
Kimberly Steffen (Burning Hills Singer), originally from Spencer, IA, is thrilled to be making her Medora debut! Kimberly recently graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Favorite regional and university credits include: 42nd Street (Peggy), Into the Woods (Cinderella), Annie (Lilly St. Regis) and The Odyssey (Athena), which she performed in Washington, DC at the Kennedy Center, earning her a national award for her work. She’d like to thank her family and friends for their support and God for the opportunity to share her summer with you! Happy Trails!
Lauren Mikeal
Lauren Mikeal (Burning Hills Singers) hailing from Waco, Texas, is elated to be making her Burning Hill Singers début. She is a recent graduate with an M.F.A. in Musical Theatre and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from Minnesota State Mankato where she was seen in roles ranging from Cosi fan Tutti (Fiordiligi) to Evil Dead the Musical (Annie). Other favorite regional credits include The Music Man (Marian) and Lend Me A Tenor (Maggie). Special thanks to her husband, John for encouraging her to take this adventure and her friends and family for all their love! Look her up at LaurenMikeal.com and enjoy your time in Medora!
Lauren Mikeal (Burning Hills Singers) hailing from Waco, Texas, is elated to be making her Burning Hill Singers début. She is a recent graduate with an M.F.A. in Musical Theatre and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from Minnesota State Mankato where she was seen in roles ranging from Cosi fan Tutti (Fiordiligi) to Evil Dead the Musical (Annie). Other favorite regional credits include The Music Man (Marian) and Lend Me A Tenor (Maggie). Special thanks to her husband, John for encouraging her to take this adventure and her friends and family for all their love! Look her up at LaurenMikeal.com and enjoy your time in Medora!
Lindsey Spencer
Lindsey Spencer (Burning Hills Singer) is elated to be joining the Burning Hills Singers for the first time! As a native of Kentucky, she is happy to return to her country music roots as a part of the Medora Musical! She is a BFA graduate of the Theatre Conservatory at The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Recent professional roles include Sheila in Hair, Meg in Leading Lady, Estelle in The Full Monty, and Woman 3 in Working . “I would like to thank my loving family for always having my back, and lending their support in all my endeavors, Medora Musical for this amazing opportunity, and all of you for supporting the arts!”
Lindsey Spencer (Burning Hills Singer) is elated to be joining the Burning Hills Singers for the first time! As a native of Kentucky, she is happy to return to her country music roots as a part of the Medora Musical! She is a BFA graduate of the Theatre Conservatory at The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Recent professional roles include Sheila in Hair, Meg in Leading Lady, Estelle in The Full Monty, and Woman 3 in Working . “I would like to thank my loving family for always having my back, and lending their support in all my endeavors, Medora Musical for this amazing opportunity, and all of you for supporting the arts!”
Mark Bailey Capalbo
Mark Bailey Capalbo(Burning Hills Singer) : Is thrilled to be back in Medora for a second season. Mark is a proud native of Saranac Lake, NY in the Adirondack Mountains. He received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston State University, and since then has performed in all the lower 48 states (and is still trying to check Alaska and Hawaii off the list). Credits include; The B'way National Tour of The Drowsy Chaperone, National Tour of The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow, Dance Captain), Tour of Fiddler on The Roof, Like You Like It (Phil, TX premier at TUTS Houston),White Christmas, Drowsy Chaperone and 9 to 5 The Musical with P.E.G to name a few. Mark currently resides in NYC. Enjoy the show!
Mark Bailey Capalbo(Burning Hills Singer) : Is thrilled to be back in Medora for a second season. Mark is a proud native of Saranac Lake, NY in the Adirondack Mountains. He received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston State University, and since then has performed in all the lower 48 states (and is still trying to check Alaska and Hawaii off the list). Credits include; The B'way National Tour of The Drowsy Chaperone, National Tour of The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow, Dance Captain), Tour of Fiddler on The Roof, Like You Like It (Phil, TX premier at TUTS Houston),White Christmas, Drowsy Chaperone and 9 to 5 The Musical with P.E.G to name a few. Mark currently resides in NYC. Enjoy the show!
Mike Engh
Mike Engh (Burning Hills Singer), a Montana native, Mike grew up watching the Medora Musical every summer, he is thrilled to be making his first appearance as a Burning Hills Singer this summer in Medora! Mike is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. His favorite theatre credits include Cabaret (Herr Schultz), You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), and Company (Peter). Many thanks to family and friends, and to the cast and crew of the Medora Musical.
Mike Engh (Burning Hills Singer), a Montana native, Mike grew up watching the Medora Musical every summer, he is thrilled to be making his first appearance as a Burning Hills Singer this summer in Medora! Mike is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. His favorite theatre credits include Cabaret (Herr Schultz), You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), and Company (Peter). Many thanks to family and friends, and to the cast and crew of the Medora Musical.
Misti Koop
Misti Koop (Burning Hills Singer) is thrilled to join the Medora Musical tradition this season! Misti is a proud alum of East Grand Forks Senior High and Red River High School, Grand Forks. After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College with a degree in Music Education, Misti taught band for four years and then earned a master’s degree in Theatre Arts from the University of North Dakota. She has been “on the road” since then touring with Jesus Christ Superstar in 2008-09, ArtsPower’s children’s musical Harry the Dirty Dog in 2010, and most recently performing at the Smith Family Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN. For Mom and Dad; their constant love and encouragement. For Gram – my kindred spirit, now in heaven. And for my new niece, Sydney.
Misti Koop (Burning Hills Singer) is thrilled to join the Medora Musical tradition this season! Misti is a proud alum of East Grand Forks Senior High and Red River High School, Grand Forks. After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College with a degree in Music Education, Misti taught band for four years and then earned a master’s degree in Theatre Arts from the University of North Dakota. She has been “on the road” since then touring with Jesus Christ Superstar in 2008-09, ArtsPower’s children’s musical Harry the Dirty Dog in 2010, and most recently performing at the Smith Family Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN. For Mom and Dad; their constant love and encouragement. For Gram – my kindred spirit, now in heaven. And for my new niece, Sydney.
Parish Mechling
Parish Mechling (Burning Hills Singer) is delighted to be making her Medora Musical debut! She received her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from The University of Oklahoma and has since been seen performing, teaching, and choreographing with various professional theatres and Universities in the Midwest. Most Recently, Parish has danced her way on top of the Mediterranean with Carnival Cruise Lines, and can be seen as a Tap Demonstrator in Cathy Roe’s production video: Intermediate/Advanced Tap Routines with Lyn Cramer. Favorite performing credits include: 42nd Street (Anytime Annie); The Rocky Horror Show (Janet Weiss); Disney’s High School Musical 1&2 (Sharpay Evans); The Producers (Usherette). Originally from Oklahoma, Parish is proud to announce that she now resides in Bismarck, ND. She wants to thank her family and friends for their continuous love and support.
Parish Mechling (Burning Hills Singer) is delighted to be making her Medora Musical debut! She received her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from The University of Oklahoma and has since been seen performing, teaching, and choreographing with various professional theatres and Universities in the Midwest. Most Recently, Parish has danced her way on top of the Mediterranean with Carnival Cruise Lines, and can be seen as a Tap Demonstrator in Cathy Roe’s production video: Intermediate/Advanced Tap Routines with Lyn Cramer. Favorite performing credits include: 42nd Street (Anytime Annie); The Rocky Horror Show (Janet Weiss); Disney’s High School Musical 1&2 (Sharpay Evans); The Producers (Usherette). Originally from Oklahoma, Parish is proud to announce that she now resides in Bismarck, ND. She wants to thank her family and friends for their continuous love and support.
Chad Willow
Chad Willow (Keyboard) has worked as musical director, conductor, pianist and most recently, actor, on national and international productions, including Southern Crossroads (Circa ’21), Don Giovanni (Minnesota Opera), Scarlet Pimpernel (Candlewood International), Babes In Toyland, Guys on Ice, and Christmas Carol (Troupe America), Menopause the Musical – Minneapolis (GFour Productions), State Fair (River Valley Theatre Company), Medora Musical (Stagewest Entertainment), and Le Cirque Rouge (Le Cirque Rouge). Chad is also bandleader and banjo player for the bluegrass band, Three Card Mountain, which is composing and recording for a new album due out this fall. But for now, let’s do this wild west extravaganza…for the ninth time!
Chad Willow (Keyboard) has worked as musical director, conductor, pianist and most recently, actor, on national and international productions, including Southern Crossroads (Circa ’21), Don Giovanni (Minnesota Opera), Scarlet Pimpernel (Candlewood International), Babes In Toyland, Guys on Ice, and Christmas Carol (Troupe America), Menopause the Musical – Minneapolis (GFour Productions), State Fair (River Valley Theatre Company), Medora Musical (Stagewest Entertainment), and Le Cirque Rouge (Le Cirque Rouge). Chad is also bandleader and banjo player for the bluegrass band, Three Card Mountain, which is composing and recording for a new album due out this fall. But for now, let’s do this wild west extravaganza…for the ninth time!
Amberly Rosen
Amberly Rosen (Fiddle)is known for her eclectic musical repertoire and contagious smile, violinist Amberly Rosen has been playing violin since the age of three. She grew up in Eugene, Oregon and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. This is her second summer in Medora and she is happy to be calling it home again! Amberly has performed styles of music including classical, American fiddle, Celtic, Balkan, Mediterranean, and Scandinavian folk music. The last few years she has played in mulitiple tribute shows about Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams and toured with the Irish singer and harpist Orla Fallon, formerly of Celtic Women. You can find her first solo fiddle CD in the Medora gift shops and follow her fiddling travels at amberlyrosen.com!
Amberly Rosen (Fiddle)is known for her eclectic musical repertoire and contagious smile, violinist Amberly Rosen has been playing violin since the age of three. She grew up in Eugene, Oregon and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. This is her second summer in Medora and she is happy to be calling it home again! Amberly has performed styles of music including classical, American fiddle, Celtic, Balkan, Mediterranean, and Scandinavian folk music. The last few years she has played in mulitiple tribute shows about Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams and toured with the Irish singer and harpist Orla Fallon, formerly of Celtic Women. You can find her first solo fiddle CD in the Medora gift shops and follow her fiddling travels at amberlyrosen.com!
Jason Uhlmann
Jason Uhlmann (Bass), known around these and other parts as “Crawdad", is ecstatic to be returning for his second season in Medora. Crawdad played for several years in the Minneapolis area in jazz and blues combos like “Three Card Monte” (featuring Medora piano legend Chad Willow), with blues legend Cornbread Harris, and he performed over 300 shows of Forever Plaid for Troupe America across the nation. You can also see him in the bluegrass group Three Card Mountain. Jason is proud and thankful to be here sharing the “Medora Magic” with you.
Jason Uhlmann (Bass), known around these and other parts as “Crawdad", is ecstatic to be returning for his second season in Medora. Crawdad played for several years in the Minneapolis area in jazz and blues combos like “Three Card Monte” (featuring Medora piano legend Chad Willow), with blues legend Cornbread Harris, and he performed over 300 shows of Forever Plaid for Troupe America across the nation. You can also see him in the bluegrass group Three Card Mountain. Jason is proud and thankful to be here sharing the “Medora Magic” with you.
Marcus Bohn
Marcus Bohn (Drummer), from St. Paul, MN returns for his sixth summer as the Coal Digger's drummer. When he's not in Medora he works as a drummer for the Holland America Cruise Line. He also enjoys playing with Ross William Perry, Porkchop, Mary Cutrufello, The Robinson Caruso Organization, and Tree Party when he is home.
Marcus Bohn (Drummer), from St. Paul, MN returns for his sixth summer as the Coal Digger's drummer. When he's not in Medora he works as a drummer for the Holland America Cruise Line. He also enjoys playing with Ross William Perry, Porkchop, Mary Cutrufello, The Robinson Caruso Organization, and Tree Party when he is home.
Mike Yinger
Mike Yinger (Guitar), a proud native of central PA, was originally a classical and jazz trombonist, performing on cruise ships, in concert halls and more lounge bands than he can count. More recently, as a multi-instrumentalist, he has had professional engagements playing guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, trumpet, banjo and mandolin, as well as dabbling as an actor, singer, musical director and arranger. Mike also enjoys teaching, and is currently on staff as a guitar instructor for Youth Services at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. His true passion, though, is being a guitar hero, and he could not be happier to be a part of Medora 2012.
Mike Yinger (Guitar), a proud native of central PA, was originally a classical and jazz trombonist, performing on cruise ships, in concert halls and more lounge bands than he can count. More recently, as a multi-instrumentalist, he has had professional engagements playing guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, trumpet, banjo and mandolin, as well as dabbling as an actor, singer, musical director and arranger. Mike also enjoys teaching, and is currently on staff as a guitar instructor for Youth Services at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. His true passion, though, is being a guitar hero, and he could not be happier to be a part of Medora 2012.
Roger Rettig
Originally from London, Roger turned pro in 1959 and spent the next few years playing guitar with many big names of the UK music scene (Marty Wilde, Joe Brown, Eden Kane, Billy Fury) and touring alongside the Beatles, The Hollies and the Rolling Stones. He graduated to studio work in the ‘70s, then took up pedal steel guitar. He appeared on countless recordings, TV shows and commercials as well as playing numerous West End shows. He performed with Tom Jones, Duane Eddy, George Harrison and his boyhood idol, Lonnie Donegan! Roger emigrated to the USA in 1998 and continues to get his living doing the best job in the world. He now lives in Naples, Florida and is delighted to be returning to the Medora Musical for the eighth time!
Originally from London, Roger turned pro in 1959 and spent the next few years playing guitar with many big names of the UK music scene (Marty Wilde, Joe Brown, Eden Kane, Billy Fury) and touring alongside the Beatles, The Hollies and the Rolling Stones. He graduated to studio work in the ‘70s, then took up pedal steel guitar. He appeared on countless recordings, TV shows and commercials as well as playing numerous West End shows. He performed with Tom Jones, Duane Eddy, George Harrison and his boyhood idol, Lonnie Donegan! Roger emigrated to the USA in 1998 and continues to get his living doing the best job in the world. He now lives in Naples, Florida and is delighted to be returning to the Medora Musical for the eighth time!
Patti Laird
Patti Laird (Stage Manager) from Auburn, NY is thrilled to be returning for her 4th year as Stage Manager for the Medora Musical. She has been in great stage management teams at Northern Stage and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. She most recently finished Directing Church Basement Ladies with Encore Productions out of Syracuse NY and before that Stage Managed her second national tour of Church Basement Ladies Christmas She has a BA in Theatre from Suny Potsdam and is an EMC candidate with Actor's Equity. She would like to thank Patrick Lanczki for being the greatest mentor a stage manager could ever have and her mom for never giving up on her. She would also like to thank her wonderful cast, band, and of course the production team.
Patti Laird (Stage Manager) from Auburn, NY is thrilled to be returning for her 4th year as Stage Manager for the Medora Musical. She has been in great stage management teams at Northern Stage and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. She most recently finished Directing Church Basement Ladies with Encore Productions out of Syracuse NY and before that Stage Managed her second national tour of Church Basement Ladies Christmas She has a BA in Theatre from Suny Potsdam and is an EMC candidate with Actor's Equity. She would like to thank Patrick Lanczki for being the greatest mentor a stage manager could ever have and her mom for never giving up on her. She would also like to thank her wonderful cast, band, and of course the production team.
