T.J. Horton Paul

Kayla Richins Emma

Mark Brocksmith Bill

Estevan Zuniga Ted/Homeless/Soldier

Madison Archibald Charlotte/Soldier/Student

Flash Keirnan Sam/Ensemble/Soldier/Student

Matthew Tripp Hidgins

Abby Harding Alice/Soldier

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Silver Deb/Melissa/Soldier/Nurse

Sophie White Green Peace Girl/Cop/Soldier/Student

Seth McDiarmid McNamara/Cop/Cafe/Man in a Hurry

Kristen Olsen Nora/Solldier/Student/Schaffer

Lindsay Cruz Donna/Cop/Cafe/Soldier/Passerby/Student/Rachael

Jason Sin Dan/Cop/Coffee Teen/Greg/Soldier/Rod

Avery Kirksey Zoey/Soilder/Student

Malia Naluai Ensemble/Cop/Smoke Kid/Coffee Jerk/Soldier/Student

Rob Fernandez Mr. Davidson/Newscaster

Brady Hodgson Mr. Davidson/Newscaster

TJ HORTON

TJ is a Salt Lake City based actor who attained a degree in Acting & Psychology from Southern Utah University. TJ is thrilled to return to West Valley Performing Arts for the third time, having previously been in "Emma" and "Much Ado About Nothing." We are obligated to provide the following message, as outlined in Mr. Horton's contract: "My dearest Melody. I love you with all of my heart. Enjoy the show, it is all for you."

KAYLA RICHINS

Kayla Richins trained at Orlando Ballet, Joffery Ballet, and IAMT NYC. Her recent productions include The Prince of Egypt ( HCT ) Hairspray (MURRAY CITY) Frozen ( HCT ) I am such a super fan of this show and have loved every minute of creating it with these wonderful people!

MARK BROCKSMITH

Mark Brocksmith has been entertaining audiences since 1997. He began his career at Youth Theater at the U, Youth Theater Conservatory ( formerly Theater School for Youth) in association with The University of Utah. Mark played several roles in High-School ranging from Babcock in "Mame" at Olympus High-School to King Leontes in "The Winters' Tale" at Highland High-School. After High-School, Mark went on to perform in "Spoon River Anthology" with Wasatch Theater Company, "1776" and "Big River" with Rogers Memorial Theater, "Julius Cesar" and "Lucia di Lamermoor" with The Utah Symphony and Opera, and Carl Wimmer, Senator Killpack and Mike Noel in "Saturdays Voyeur" with the Salt Lake Acting Company in 2010. Film Credits include Shneiur Zalman in DZB Entertainments' "The Yankles", Arnold in Hallmark Chanel's "Heavens's Door", Florist in Kenny Riches' "Must Come Down." King#3 in ABC Families' 25 Days of Christmas "The Mistle-Tones", Bonebag in Avalanche Entertainments, "Dragonfyre". Mark would like to say thank you to the friends and family who have supported him and his Art through out the years.

ESTEVAN ZUNIGA

This is Estevan Zuniga and he’ll be playing the role of Ted! He have been doing theater for 5 years and this is the first production he has been a part of with the West Valley Arts. You may have seen him in roles such as Jay Gatsby from The Great Gatsby, Willy Wonka from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and Donkey from Shrek. He is very grateful for my family, his amazing friends Vince, Allie, Mariana, and Danica as well as the entire cast and crew behind this amazing show!

MADISON ARCHIBALD

FLASH KIERNAN

Flash is insanely hyped to be Performing at West Valley Arts again, and Extra-hyped to be in one of their favorite shows. They were seen at WVA once before, playing a different character named Sam, in 'Shakespeare in Love'. Some of Flash's other Favorite Credits include Will Bloom in Big Fish, Colonel Mustard in Clue, and Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. They hope you can find as much love for the Humor and Horror of this show as they have! May the Apotheosis be upon you...

MATTHEW TRIPP

Matthew is excited to be back at West Valley Arts! Previous West Valley productions include The Play That Goes Wrong ("Stage Crew"/u.s. Max), The Lightning Thief (Mrs. Dodds), A Tale of Two Cities (Gabelle) and Puffs (Swing). Other recent credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Dan), Hallmark'ed (Swing), and Finding Neverland (Albert) at Hale Centre Theatre, and Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed (Grand-Pah), Elephant and Piggie's: "We Are in a Play!" (Squirrelle) and A Year with Frog and Toad (Toad) at Salt Lake Acting Company.

ABBY HARDING

Abby is so excited to be making her West Valley Arts debut, and couldn’t be happier to be apart of this wonderful show! Abby has recently been seen onstage as Schwartzy in “The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling bee”, April in “Company”, and ensemble in “Jekyll and Hyde”, “Jesus Christ SuperStar”, and “Frozen”. Abby would like to thank her wonderful Fiancé for always being her biggest supporter!

LIZZIE SILVER

Lizzie has a BFA in Political Science with a minor in Theatre, as well as a degree in American Sign Language Interpreting. She is so excited to be back on stage and in her first production with West Valley Arts! She's also excited to do a show with her friends old and new! Hope you enjoy and may the Apotheosis be upon you!

SOPHIE WHITE

Sophie Jean White is thrilled to make her West Valley Arts Debut in The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals. She spends her time "luring" her friends into non-optional hangouts under the clever guise of self-produced theatre. Favorite projects include Strategic Love Play (Emily's House), Radiant Vermin (SLACs Making Space for Artists Program), Sender (self-produced), Dire Straights (independent film), The Old Man and the Old Moon (University of Utah), New Work: Liminal (Flying Bobcat Theatre), and writing and directing an original musical A Night to Dismember!, which won Outstanding Original Script at the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival.

SETH MCDIARMID

Seth Patrick McDiarmid's parents should have just gone the whole 9 yards and named him Ian or Connor, but they chickened out. This was, in God's eyes, "disappointing, a 0/10 bad move." Someone (not naming names, but scuttlebutt has it they're still hiding somewhere in this very building) went and let him play pretendsies with his friends again, which is honestly wild, my dudes. Truly insane. Wait, why are you still here? Who even reads the playbill anymore? You should, I don't know, have a conversation with the person you came with. Gaze into the middle distance and contemplate the absurdity of existence. Maybe go grab one of those little cheesecake cup things in the lobby; those will actually change your life, whereas 4 out of 5 doctors agree reading just one more sentence of this nonsense could lead to a chronic case of hot snakes and bubble gut. It's 10:30 pm and my last two brain cells are... they're... aw nuts, where'd they run off to now?!

KRISTEN OLSEN

Kristen is thrilled to be back with West Valley Arts after previously appearing as Sally/Swing in Puffs. A longtime StarKid fan who fell down the YouTube rabbit hole years ago, she is especially excited to be part of a spooky show during her favorite time of year. She has been involved in the theatre community for well over a decade and enjoys the mix of people, perspectives and ideas that come together in the creative process. Offstage, she is part of the production team for The Remarkability Project, an inclusive performing arts program for individuals with disabilities. Thanks to everyone who has encouraged and supported her along the way. Love you, Dad. Miss you.

LINDSAY CRUZ

Lindsay Cruz is so excited to be returning to West Valley Performing Arts Center! She was last seen dancing the mambo as Consuelo in West Side Story (Draper Historic Theatre) and arresting troublemakers as George Seacoal in Much Ado About Nothing (WVPAC). Many thanks to her mom and Titi for encouraging a lifelong love of theatre! IG: lindscruisin

JASON SIN

Jason is thrilled to be making his West Valley Arts debut in The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals! Previous credits include Angel in Rent, Scott/Ash in Evil Dead: The Musical, Christmas Eve in Avenue Q, Mulan in Disenchanted!, and Flotsam in The Little Mermaid. He’s excited to join this wonderfully chaotic and definitely normal show! When he’s not onstage, Jason is a proud corgi dad to Mochi and Taco, who generously allow him to live in their house. For more madness, follow along on Instagram @another.jason!

AVERY KIRKSEY

Avery Kirksey is so excited to be in her first production at West Valley and with Theater 360! This has been one of her dream shows for a while and she is ecstatic to be apart of this cast! A few of her past roles include Cinderella (Cinderella), Alyssa Green (The Prom), and Hodel (Fiddler on the Roof).

MALIA NALAUI

This is Malia’s 1st show with West Valley Performing Arts Center and 22nd show overall! Some past roles include The Witch (Into The Woods), Betty Jean (Marvelous Wonderettes), Dragon (Shrek), and Martha (Heathers the Musical). She’s so excited to finally get a chance to perform in a StarKid musical! She’d also like to thank all her friends and family that have supported her dreams throughout the years.

Rob Fernandez Director

Chelsea Francis Assistant Director

Brady Hodgson Music Director

Emily Liu Choreographer

Vanessa Olson Props/Set Dressing

Estephany Castanon Props/Artwork

Madison Hill Stage Manager

Colter Lincoln Lighting Design

Grace Heinz Sound Design

Emrys Porter Costume Design

Adam Flitton Set/Tech Director

Lynnett Dunaway Front of House

Savanna Finley Shop Manager

Vanessa Olson Producer/Marketing

Music and Lyrics by Jeff Blim, Book by Nick & Matt Lang
Originally produced by StarKid Productions

The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals is a wild horror-comedy where ordinary guy Paul Matthews finds his quiet life upended by an invasion of singing and dancing alien doppelgängers! As his hometown of Hatchetfield erupts into a full-blown musical frenzy, Paul and his friends scramble to dodge jazz hands, gulp down questionable coffee, and escape one show-stopping number after another. Directed by and starring both teens and young adults, this school-friendly edition promises a tense and hilarious adventure the whole family can enjoy!

Warning – this show contains flashing and bright lights, depictions of drinking and smoking, simulated violence, cartoonish gore, blue gunk, goo, and stuff.

Act I

• "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals" (Paul)

• "La Dee Dah Dah Day" (Townspeople)

• "What Do You Want, Paul?" (Mr. Davidson / Ensemble)

• "Cup of Roasted Coffee" (Emma & Coffee Shop Staff)

• "Cup of Poisoned Coffee" (Ensemble)

• "Show Me Your Hands" (Police / Paul)

• "You Tied up My Heart" (Charlotte & Sam)

• "Join Us (And Die)" (Infected Hive Mind)

Act II

• "Not Your Seed" (Professor Hidgens / Aliens)

• "Show Stoppin Number" (Professor Hidgens & Captives / "Working Boys")

• "America Is Great Again" (General McNamara & Military)

• "Let Him Come" (Infected Ensemble)

• "Let It Out" (Emma, Paul & Survivors)

• "Inevitable" (Paul & Finale Ensemble)