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April 25, 27, and 28 2024
tick, tick...BOOM!
Book, Music and Lyrics by
Jonathan Larson
David Auburn, Script Consultant
Vocal Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus
tick, tick...BOOM! was originally produced off-Broadway in June, 2001 by
Victoria Leacock Robyn Goodman
Dede Harris Lorie Cowen Levy Beth Smith
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DIRECTOR
Jackson Chase
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Erin Lee Shields
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Carter Perryman
STAGE MANAGER
Cabe Parrish
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Zoe Anderson
SOUND ENGINEER
Maggie Waite
Thursday, November 21, Friday, November 22, Saturday, November 23, and Sunday, November 24, 2024
Ruebush 128
Shenandoah Conservatory
Meet the Production Team
Jackson Chase
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Jackson is absolutely thrilled and honored to be making his ShenCo Directorial Debut with TICK, TICK ... BOOM. Recent credits include Mark in RENT (Shenandoah Conservatory) and Georg in SPRING AWAKENING (Hornets Nest). He would like to thank his teachers, family, friends, and Alexa for always supporting him and challenging him to grow. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Jackson is absolutely thrilled and honored to be making his ShenCo Directorial Debut with TICK, TICK ... BOOM. Recent credits include Mark in RENT (Shenandoah Conservatory) and Georg in SPRING AWAKENING (Hornets Nest). He would like to thank his teachers, family, friends, and Alexa for always supporting him and challenging him to grow. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Carter Perryman
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Carter Perryman is a musical theatre accompanying major in his sophomore year. He is delighted to make his Hornet’s Nest Debut, as the Music Director for TICK, TICK… BOOM. This fall at Shenandoah Conservatory’s he played for
LEGALLY BLONDE, and was a Synthesizer and Electronic Music consultant for WAITRESS. This summer he played in the Pit Orchestra for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and The DROWSY CHAPERONE. Carter is from Chattanooga Tennessee, where he's worked on community, and high school theatrical productions such as SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and many more. Carter would like to thank his friends, family, and Patrick Brady for their mentorship and support throughout his journey.
Carter Perryman is a musical theatre accompanying major in his sophomore year. He is delighted to make his Hornet’s Nest Debut, as the Music Director for TICK, TICK… BOOM. This fall at Shenandoah Conservatory’s he played for
LEGALLY BLONDE, and was a Synthesizer and Electronic Music consultant for WAITRESS. This summer he played in the Pit Orchestra for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and The DROWSY CHAPERONE. Carter is from Chattanooga Tennessee, where he's worked on community, and high school theatrical productions such as SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and many more. Carter would like to thank his friends, family, and Patrick Brady for their mentorship and support throughout his journey.
Erin Lee Shields
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Erin Lee Shields is a Senior Acting Major and Co-President of Hornets' Nest Student Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Erin has produced a number of past Hornets' Nest productions and most notably directed their production of WORKING (2023). She'd love to thank everyone for choosing to support student theatre. Your attendance makes these productions possible and provides the opportunity for our students to learn and grow as collaborators and young creatives!
Erin Lee Shields is a Senior Acting Major and Co-President of Hornets' Nest Student Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Erin has produced a number of past Hornets' Nest productions and most notably directed their production of WORKING (2023). She'd love to thank everyone for choosing to support student theatre. Your attendance makes these productions possible and provides the opportunity for our students to learn and grow as collaborators and young creatives!
Cabe Parrish
STAGE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Cabe is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was most recently seen in Into The Woods here at SU! Some favorite roles include Claire in Ordinary Days, Jo March in Little Women and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family. Cabe is also the Co-President of the Hornets' Nest Board, and thanks you all for supporting this student group!!
Cabe is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was most recently seen in Into The Woods here at SU! Some favorite roles include Claire in Ordinary Days, Jo March in Little Women and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family. Cabe is also the Co-President of the Hornets' Nest Board, and thanks you all for supporting this student group!!
Zoe Anderson
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Zoe Anderson is a second year Technical Design and Production Major with an emphasis in lighting. She had a great time working on Spring Awakening last semester and since then has joined the Hornets Nest Team, and is very excited to continue doing tech for their shows. Going into Tick Tick Boom was a fun challenge to see what could be done in such a personal space.
Zoe Anderson is a second year Technical Design and Production Major with an emphasis in lighting. She had a great time working on Spring Awakening last semester and since then has joined the Hornets Nest Team, and is very excited to continue doing tech for their shows. Going into Tick Tick Boom was a fun challenge to see what could be done in such a personal space.
Maggie Waite
SOUND ENGINEER
Maggie is a fourth year student in the theatre design and production program at Shenandoah University (SU). She has a primary emphasis in sound design and reinforcement, specialized studies in production management, and a certificate in lighting design. In the past, Maggie has worked as sound designer, audio supervisor, engineer, A2, production electrician, and production manager at SU. She has additionally worked as a professional A1 and A2 at Barrington Stage Company, working on The New York Times and Boston Globe Critics Pick productions such as A New Brain, and world premieres such as The Happiest Man on Earth and Tiny Father. Maggie has just completed a global tour of Acis and Galatea and the SU Collegiate Premier of Waitress, and is excited to work with Hornet's Nest on this production of Tick, Tick... Boom!
Maggie is a fourth year student in the theatre design and production program at Shenandoah University (SU). She has a primary emphasis in sound design and reinforcement, specialized studies in production management, and a certificate in lighting design. In the past, Maggie has worked as sound designer, audio supervisor, engineer, A2, production electrician, and production manager at SU. She has additionally worked as a professional A1 and A2 at Barrington Stage Company, working on The New York Times and Boston Globe Critics Pick productions such as A New Brain, and world premieres such as The Happiest Man on Earth and Tiny Father. Maggie has just completed a global tour of Acis and Galatea and the SU Collegiate Premier of Waitress, and is excited to work with Hornet's Nest on this production of Tick, Tick... Boom!
Jackson Chase
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Jackson is absolutely thrilled and honored to be making his ShenCo Directorial Debut with TICK, TICK ... BOOM. Recent credits include Mark in RENT (Shenandoah Conservatory) and Georg in SPRING AWAKENING (Hornets Nest). He would like to thank his teachers, family, friends, and Alexa for always supporting him and challenging him to grow. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Jackson is absolutely thrilled and honored to be making his ShenCo Directorial Debut with TICK, TICK ... BOOM. Recent credits include Mark in RENT (Shenandoah Conservatory) and Georg in SPRING AWAKENING (Hornets Nest). He would like to thank his teachers, family, friends, and Alexa for always supporting him and challenging him to grow. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Carter Perryman
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Carter Perryman is a musical theatre accompanying major in his sophomore year. He is delighted to make his Hornet’s Nest Debut, as the Music Director for TICK, TICK… BOOM. This fall at Shenandoah Conservatory’s he played for
LEGALLY BLONDE, and was a Synthesizer and Electronic Music consultant for WAITRESS. This summer he played in the Pit Orchestra for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and The DROWSY CHAPERONE. Carter is from Chattanooga Tennessee, where he's worked on community, and high school theatrical productions such as SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and many more. Carter would like to thank his friends, family, and Patrick Brady for their mentorship and support throughout his journey.
Carter Perryman is a musical theatre accompanying major in his sophomore year. He is delighted to make his Hornet’s Nest Debut, as the Music Director for TICK, TICK… BOOM. This fall at Shenandoah Conservatory’s he played for
LEGALLY BLONDE, and was a Synthesizer and Electronic Music consultant for WAITRESS. This summer he played in the Pit Orchestra for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and The DROWSY CHAPERONE. Carter is from Chattanooga Tennessee, where he's worked on community, and high school theatrical productions such as SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and many more. Carter would like to thank his friends, family, and Patrick Brady for their mentorship and support throughout his journey.
Erin Lee Shields
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Erin Lee Shields is a Senior Acting Major and Co-President of Hornets' Nest Student Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Erin has produced a number of past Hornets' Nest productions and most notably directed their production of WORKING (2023). She'd love to thank everyone for choosing to support student theatre. Your attendance makes these productions possible and provides the opportunity for our students to learn and grow as collaborators and young creatives!
Erin Lee Shields is a Senior Acting Major and Co-President of Hornets' Nest Student Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Erin has produced a number of past Hornets' Nest productions and most notably directed their production of WORKING (2023). She'd love to thank everyone for choosing to support student theatre. Your attendance makes these productions possible and provides the opportunity for our students to learn and grow as collaborators and young creatives!
Cabe Parrish
STAGE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Cabe is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was most recently seen in Into The Woods here at SU! Some favorite roles include Claire in Ordinary Days, Jo March in Little Women and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family. Cabe is also the Co-President of the Hornets' Nest Board, and thanks you all for supporting this student group!!
Cabe is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was most recently seen in Into The Woods here at SU! Some favorite roles include Claire in Ordinary Days, Jo March in Little Women and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family. Cabe is also the Co-President of the Hornets' Nest Board, and thanks you all for supporting this student group!!
Zoe Anderson
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Zoe Anderson is a second year Technical Design and Production Major with an emphasis in lighting. She had a great time working on Spring Awakening last semester and since then has joined the Hornets Nest Team, and is very excited to continue doing tech for their shows. Going into Tick Tick Boom was a fun challenge to see what could be done in such a personal space.
Zoe Anderson is a second year Technical Design and Production Major with an emphasis in lighting. She had a great time working on Spring Awakening last semester and since then has joined the Hornets Nest Team, and is very excited to continue doing tech for their shows. Going into Tick Tick Boom was a fun challenge to see what could be done in such a personal space.
Maggie Waite
SOUND ENGINEER
Maggie is a fourth year student in the theatre design and production program at Shenandoah University (SU). She has a primary emphasis in sound design and reinforcement, specialized studies in production management, and a certificate in lighting design. In the past, Maggie has worked as sound designer, audio supervisor, engineer, A2, production electrician, and production manager at SU. She has additionally worked as a professional A1 and A2 at Barrington Stage Company, working on The New York Times and Boston Globe Critics Pick productions such as A New Brain, and world premieres such as The Happiest Man on Earth and Tiny Father. Maggie has just completed a global tour of Acis and Galatea and the SU Collegiate Premier of Waitress, and is excited to work with Hornet's Nest on this production of Tick, Tick... Boom!
Maggie is a fourth year student in the theatre design and production program at Shenandoah University (SU). She has a primary emphasis in sound design and reinforcement, specialized studies in production management, and a certificate in lighting design. In the past, Maggie has worked as sound designer, audio supervisor, engineer, A2, production electrician, and production manager at SU. She has additionally worked as a professional A1 and A2 at Barrington Stage Company, working on The New York Times and Boston Globe Critics Pick productions such as A New Brain, and world premieres such as The Happiest Man on Earth and Tiny Father. Maggie has just completed a global tour of Acis and Galatea and the SU Collegiate Premier of Waitress, and is excited to work with Hornet's Nest on this production of Tick, Tick... Boom!
Jackson Chase
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Jackson is absolutely thrilled and honored to be making his ShenCo Directorial Debut with TICK, TICK ... BOOM. Recent credits include Mark in RENT (Shenandoah Conservatory) and Georg in SPRING AWAKENING (Hornets Nest). He would like to thank his teachers, family, friends, and Alexa for always supporting him and challenging him to grow. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Jackson is absolutely thrilled and honored to be making his ShenCo Directorial Debut with TICK, TICK ... BOOM. Recent credits include Mark in RENT (Shenandoah Conservatory) and Georg in SPRING AWAKENING (Hornets Nest). He would like to thank his teachers, family, friends, and Alexa for always supporting him and challenging him to grow. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Carter Perryman
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Carter Perryman is a musical theatre accompanying major in his sophomore year. He is delighted to make his Hornet’s Nest Debut, as the Music Director for TICK, TICK… BOOM. This fall at Shenandoah Conservatory’s he played for
LEGALLY BLONDE, and was a Synthesizer and Electronic Music consultant for WAITRESS. This summer he played in the Pit Orchestra for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and The DROWSY CHAPERONE. Carter is from Chattanooga Tennessee, where he's worked on community, and high school theatrical productions such as SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and many more. Carter would like to thank his friends, family, and Patrick Brady for their mentorship and support throughout his journey.
Carter Perryman is a musical theatre accompanying major in his sophomore year. He is delighted to make his Hornet’s Nest Debut, as the Music Director for TICK, TICK… BOOM. This fall at Shenandoah Conservatory’s he played for
LEGALLY BLONDE, and was a Synthesizer and Electronic Music consultant for WAITRESS. This summer he played in the Pit Orchestra for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and The DROWSY CHAPERONE. Carter is from Chattanooga Tennessee, where he's worked on community, and high school theatrical productions such as SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and many more. Carter would like to thank his friends, family, and Patrick Brady for their mentorship and support throughout his journey.
Erin Lee Shields
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Erin Lee Shields is a Senior Acting Major and Co-President of Hornets' Nest Student Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Erin has produced a number of past Hornets' Nest productions and most notably directed their production of WORKING (2023). She'd love to thank everyone for choosing to support student theatre. Your attendance makes these productions possible and provides the opportunity for our students to learn and grow as collaborators and young creatives!
Erin Lee Shields is a Senior Acting Major and Co-President of Hornets' Nest Student Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Erin has produced a number of past Hornets' Nest productions and most notably directed their production of WORKING (2023). She'd love to thank everyone for choosing to support student theatre. Your attendance makes these productions possible and provides the opportunity for our students to learn and grow as collaborators and young creatives!
Cabe Parrish
STAGE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Cabe is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was most recently seen in Into The Woods here at SU! Some favorite roles include Claire in Ordinary Days, Jo March in Little Women and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family. Cabe is also the Co-President of the Hornets' Nest Board, and thanks you all for supporting this student group!!
Cabe is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was most recently seen in Into The Woods here at SU! Some favorite roles include Claire in Ordinary Days, Jo March in Little Women and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family. Cabe is also the Co-President of the Hornets' Nest Board, and thanks you all for supporting this student group!!
Zoe Anderson
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Zoe Anderson is a second year Technical Design and Production Major with an emphasis in lighting. She had a great time working on Spring Awakening last semester and since then has joined the Hornets Nest Team, and is very excited to continue doing tech for their shows. Going into Tick Tick Boom was a fun challenge to see what could be done in such a personal space.
Zoe Anderson is a second year Technical Design and Production Major with an emphasis in lighting. She had a great time working on Spring Awakening last semester and since then has joined the Hornets Nest Team, and is very excited to continue doing tech for their shows. Going into Tick Tick Boom was a fun challenge to see what could be done in such a personal space.
Maggie Waite
SOUND ENGINEER
Maggie is a fourth year student in the theatre design and production program at Shenandoah University (SU). She has a primary emphasis in sound design and reinforcement, specialized studies in production management, and a certificate in lighting design. In the past, Maggie has worked as sound designer, audio supervisor, engineer, A2, production electrician, and production manager at SU. She has additionally worked as a professional A1 and A2 at Barrington Stage Company, working on The New York Times and Boston Globe Critics Pick productions such as A New Brain, and world premieres such as The Happiest Man on Earth and Tiny Father. Maggie has just completed a global tour of Acis and Galatea and the SU Collegiate Premier of Waitress, and is excited to work with Hornet's Nest on this production of Tick, Tick... Boom!
Maggie is a fourth year student in the theatre design and production program at Shenandoah University (SU). She has a primary emphasis in sound design and reinforcement, specialized studies in production management, and a certificate in lighting design. In the past, Maggie has worked as sound designer, audio supervisor, engineer, A2, production electrician, and production manager at SU. She has additionally worked as a professional A1 and A2 at Barrington Stage Company, working on The New York Times and Boston Globe Critics Pick productions such as A New Brain, and world premieres such as The Happiest Man on Earth and Tiny Father. Maggie has just completed a global tour of Acis and Galatea and the SU Collegiate Premier of Waitress, and is excited to work with Hornet's Nest on this production of Tick, Tick... Boom!
Jackson Chase
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Jackson is absolutely thrilled and honored to be making his ShenCo Directorial Debut with TICK, TICK ... BOOM. Recent credits include Mark in RENT (Shenandoah Conservatory) and Georg in SPRING AWAKENING (Hornets Nest). He would like to thank his teachers, family, friends, and Alexa for always supporting him and challenging him to grow. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Jackson is absolutely thrilled and honored to be making his ShenCo Directorial Debut with TICK, TICK ... BOOM. Recent credits include Mark in RENT (Shenandoah Conservatory) and Georg in SPRING AWAKENING (Hornets Nest). He would like to thank his teachers, family, friends, and Alexa for always supporting him and challenging him to grow. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Carter Perryman
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Carter Perryman is a musical theatre accompanying major in his sophomore year. He is delighted to make his Hornet’s Nest Debut, as the Music Director for TICK, TICK… BOOM. This fall at Shenandoah Conservatory’s he played for
LEGALLY BLONDE, and was a Synthesizer and Electronic Music consultant for WAITRESS. This summer he played in the Pit Orchestra for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and The DROWSY CHAPERONE. Carter is from Chattanooga Tennessee, where he's worked on community, and high school theatrical productions such as SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and many more. Carter would like to thank his friends, family, and Patrick Brady for their mentorship and support throughout his journey.
Carter Perryman is a musical theatre accompanying major in his sophomore year. He is delighted to make his Hornet’s Nest Debut, as the Music Director for TICK, TICK… BOOM. This fall at Shenandoah Conservatory’s he played for
LEGALLY BLONDE, and was a Synthesizer and Electronic Music consultant for WAITRESS. This summer he played in the Pit Orchestra for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and The DROWSY CHAPERONE. Carter is from Chattanooga Tennessee, where he's worked on community, and high school theatrical productions such as SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and many more. Carter would like to thank his friends, family, and Patrick Brady for their mentorship and support throughout his journey.
Erin Lee Shields
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Erin Lee Shields is a Senior Acting Major and Co-President of Hornets' Nest Student Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Erin has produced a number of past Hornets' Nest productions and most notably directed their production of WORKING (2023). She'd love to thank everyone for choosing to support student theatre. Your attendance makes these productions possible and provides the opportunity for our students to learn and grow as collaborators and young creatives!
Erin Lee Shields is a Senior Acting Major and Co-President of Hornets' Nest Student Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Erin has produced a number of past Hornets' Nest productions and most notably directed their production of WORKING (2023). She'd love to thank everyone for choosing to support student theatre. Your attendance makes these productions possible and provides the opportunity for our students to learn and grow as collaborators and young creatives!
Cabe Parrish
STAGE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Cabe is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was most recently seen in Into The Woods here at SU! Some favorite roles include Claire in Ordinary Days, Jo March in Little Women and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family. Cabe is also the Co-President of the Hornets' Nest Board, and thanks you all for supporting this student group!!
Cabe is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was most recently seen in Into The Woods here at SU! Some favorite roles include Claire in Ordinary Days, Jo March in Little Women and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family. Cabe is also the Co-President of the Hornets' Nest Board, and thanks you all for supporting this student group!!
Zoe Anderson
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Zoe Anderson is a second year Technical Design and Production Major with an emphasis in lighting. She had a great time working on Spring Awakening last semester and since then has joined the Hornets Nest Team, and is very excited to continue doing tech for their shows. Going into Tick Tick Boom was a fun challenge to see what could be done in such a personal space.
Zoe Anderson is a second year Technical Design and Production Major with an emphasis in lighting. She had a great time working on Spring Awakening last semester and since then has joined the Hornets Nest Team, and is very excited to continue doing tech for their shows. Going into Tick Tick Boom was a fun challenge to see what could be done in such a personal space.
Maggie Waite
SOUND ENGINEER
Maggie is a fourth year student in the theatre design and production program at Shenandoah University (SU). She has a primary emphasis in sound design and reinforcement, specialized studies in production management, and a certificate in lighting design. In the past, Maggie has worked as sound designer, audio supervisor, engineer, A2, production electrician, and production manager at SU. She has additionally worked as a professional A1 and A2 at Barrington Stage Company, working on The New York Times and Boston Globe Critics Pick productions such as A New Brain, and world premieres such as The Happiest Man on Earth and Tiny Father. Maggie has just completed a global tour of Acis and Galatea and the SU Collegiate Premier of Waitress, and is excited to work with Hornet's Nest on this production of Tick, Tick... Boom!
Maggie is a fourth year student in the theatre design and production program at Shenandoah University (SU). She has a primary emphasis in sound design and reinforcement, specialized studies in production management, and a certificate in lighting design. In the past, Maggie has worked as sound designer, audio supervisor, engineer, A2, production electrician, and production manager at SU. She has additionally worked as a professional A1 and A2 at Barrington Stage Company, working on The New York Times and Boston Globe Critics Pick productions such as A New Brain, and world premieres such as The Happiest Man on Earth and Tiny Father. Maggie has just completed a global tour of Acis and Galatea and the SU Collegiate Premier of Waitress, and is excited to work with Hornet's Nest on this production of Tick, Tick... Boom!
Jackson Chase
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Jackson is absolutely thrilled and honored to be making his ShenCo Directorial Debut with TICK, TICK ... BOOM. Recent credits include Mark in RENT (Shenandoah Conservatory) and Georg in SPRING AWAKENING (Hornets Nest). He would like to thank his teachers, family, friends, and Alexa for always supporting him and challenging him to grow. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Jackson is absolutely thrilled and honored to be making his ShenCo Directorial Debut with TICK, TICK ... BOOM. Recent credits include Mark in RENT (Shenandoah Conservatory) and Georg in SPRING AWAKENING (Hornets Nest). He would like to thank his teachers, family, friends, and Alexa for always supporting him and challenging him to grow. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Carter Perryman
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Carter Perryman is a musical theatre accompanying major in his sophomore year. He is delighted to make his Hornet’s Nest Debut, as the Music Director for TICK, TICK… BOOM. This fall at Shenandoah Conservatory’s he played for
LEGALLY BLONDE, and was a Synthesizer and Electronic Music consultant for WAITRESS. This summer he played in the Pit Orchestra for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and The DROWSY CHAPERONE. Carter is from Chattanooga Tennessee, where he's worked on community, and high school theatrical productions such as SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and many more. Carter would like to thank his friends, family, and Patrick Brady for their mentorship and support throughout his journey.
Carter Perryman is a musical theatre accompanying major in his sophomore year. He is delighted to make his Hornet’s Nest Debut, as the Music Director for TICK, TICK… BOOM. This fall at Shenandoah Conservatory’s he played for
LEGALLY BLONDE, and was a Synthesizer and Electronic Music consultant for WAITRESS. This summer he played in the Pit Orchestra for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre’s productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and The DROWSY CHAPERONE. Carter is from Chattanooga Tennessee, where he's worked on community, and high school theatrical productions such as SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GODSPELL, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, THEORY OF RELATIVITY, CHICAGO, and many more. Carter would like to thank his friends, family, and Patrick Brady for their mentorship and support throughout his journey.
Erin Lee Shields
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Erin Lee Shields is a Senior Acting Major and Co-President of Hornets' Nest Student Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Erin has produced a number of past Hornets' Nest productions and most notably directed their production of WORKING (2023). She'd love to thank everyone for choosing to support student theatre. Your attendance makes these productions possible and provides the opportunity for our students to learn and grow as collaborators and young creatives!
Erin Lee Shields is a Senior Acting Major and Co-President of Hornets' Nest Student Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Erin has produced a number of past Hornets' Nest productions and most notably directed their production of WORKING (2023). She'd love to thank everyone for choosing to support student theatre. Your attendance makes these productions possible and provides the opportunity for our students to learn and grow as collaborators and young creatives!
Cabe Parrish
STAGE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Cabe is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was most recently seen in Into The Woods here at SU! Some favorite roles include Claire in Ordinary Days, Jo March in Little Women and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family. Cabe is also the Co-President of the Hornets' Nest Board, and thanks you all for supporting this student group!!
Cabe is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas, and was most recently seen in Into The Woods here at SU! Some favorite roles include Claire in Ordinary Days, Jo March in Little Women and Morticia Addams in The Addams Family. Cabe is also the Co-President of the Hornets' Nest Board, and thanks you all for supporting this student group!!
Zoe Anderson
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Zoe Anderson is a second year Technical Design and Production Major with an emphasis in lighting. She had a great time working on Spring Awakening last semester and since then has joined the Hornets Nest Team, and is very excited to continue doing tech for their shows. Going into Tick Tick Boom was a fun challenge to see what could be done in such a personal space.
Zoe Anderson is a second year Technical Design and Production Major with an emphasis in lighting. She had a great time working on Spring Awakening last semester and since then has joined the Hornets Nest Team, and is very excited to continue doing tech for their shows. Going into Tick Tick Boom was a fun challenge to see what could be done in such a personal space.
Maggie Waite
SOUND ENGINEER
Maggie is a fourth year student in the theatre design and production program at Shenandoah University (SU). She has a primary emphasis in sound design and reinforcement, specialized studies in production management, and a certificate in lighting design. In the past, Maggie has worked as sound designer, audio supervisor, engineer, A2, production electrician, and production manager at SU. She has additionally worked as a professional A1 and A2 at Barrington Stage Company, working on The New York Times and Boston Globe Critics Pick productions such as A New Brain, and world premieres such as The Happiest Man on Earth and Tiny Father. Maggie has just completed a global tour of Acis and Galatea and the SU Collegiate Premier of Waitress, and is excited to work with Hornet's Nest on this production of Tick, Tick... Boom!
Maggie is a fourth year student in the theatre design and production program at Shenandoah University (SU). She has a primary emphasis in sound design and reinforcement, specialized studies in production management, and a certificate in lighting design. In the past, Maggie has worked as sound designer, audio supervisor, engineer, A2, production electrician, and production manager at SU. She has additionally worked as a professional A1 and A2 at Barrington Stage Company, working on The New York Times and Boston Globe Critics Pick productions such as A New Brain, and world premieres such as The Happiest Man on Earth and Tiny Father. Maggie has just completed a global tour of Acis and Galatea and the SU Collegiate Premier of Waitress, and is excited to work with Hornet's Nest on this production of Tick, Tick... Boom!
Meet the Cast
Griffin Small
JON
Griffin is a Freshman Musical Theatre major from Davidson, North Carolina, and is making his ShenCo Stage Debut in this production of tick, tick…BOOM! He wants to thank the creative team for trusting him to take on this incredible role. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Melissa Roberge for supporting him in his passions!
Griffin is a Freshman Musical Theatre major from Davidson, North Carolina, and is making his ShenCo Stage Debut in this production of tick, tick…BOOM! He wants to thank the creative team for trusting him to take on this incredible role. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Melissa Roberge for supporting him in his passions!
Jake Bieniewicz
MICHAEL
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his second Hornet's Nest production as a Sophomore at Shenandoah, his first being SPRING AWAKENING last semester! Outside of theatre, Jake loves halloween, cats, hiking, and thrifting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and continued support. Special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and encouraging him to follow his heart and pursue his dreams!
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his second Hornet's Nest production as a Sophomore at Shenandoah, his first being SPRING AWAKENING last semester! Outside of theatre, Jake loves halloween, cats, hiking, and thrifting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and continued support. Special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and encouraging him to follow his heart and pursue his dreams!
Avery Whitarcre
SUSAN
Avery Whitacre is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is so honored to be a part of this incredible production of tick, tick ...BOOM! This is her onstage debut at Shenandoah Conservatory after having the opportunity to understudy, swing, and serve as dance captain in Hornets Nests last production of SPRING AWAKENING. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support to pursue her dreams, and she is so thankful to this outstanding team for trusting us to bring theatre to life anywhere...even the choir room.
Avery Whitacre is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is so honored to be a part of this incredible production of tick, tick ...BOOM! This is her onstage debut at Shenandoah Conservatory after having the opportunity to understudy, swing, and serve as dance captain in Hornets Nests last production of SPRING AWAKENING. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support to pursue her dreams, and she is so thankful to this outstanding team for trusting us to bring theatre to life anywhere...even the choir room.
Justin Gulbranson
JON UNDERSTUDY
Justin is absolutely ecstatic to be making his Hornet's Nest debut in tick, tick...BOOM! Some of his past credits include Jeff in [TITLE OF SHOW], Jules in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Bat Boy in BAT BOY. Justin is beyond grateful for Hornet's Nest and for the opportunity to create with such incredible humans!
Justin is absolutely ecstatic to be making his Hornet's Nest debut in tick, tick...BOOM! Some of his past credits include Jeff in [TITLE OF SHOW], Jules in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Bat Boy in BAT BOY. Justin is beyond grateful for Hornet's Nest and for the opportunity to create with such incredible humans!
Aviv Haroz
MICHAEL UNDERSTUDY
Aviv Haroz is a freshman Musical Theater student at Shenandoah University and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is beyond excited to be a part of his first Hornet's Nest production, tick, tick...BOOM! He feels so lucky and honored to be working with such a dedicated and talented group of people. He would love to give a big thank you to the cast and crew, all of his professors, and most importantly, his parents.
Aviv Haroz is a freshman Musical Theater student at Shenandoah University and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is beyond excited to be a part of his first Hornet's Nest production, tick, tick...BOOM! He feels so lucky and honored to be working with such a dedicated and talented group of people. He would love to give a big thank you to the cast and crew, all of his professors, and most importantly, his parents.
Dalaney Lange
SUSAN UNDERSTUDY
Dalaney Lange (she/her) is a current first-year Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University from Madison Wisconsin. She is beyond excited to be involved in her first Hornets Nest production and honored to be part of telling this important story. Thank you to the Hornets Nest Board and the TICK, TICK... BOOM! team for an amazing show!
Dalaney Lange (she/her) is a current first-year Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University from Madison Wisconsin. She is beyond excited to be involved in her first Hornets Nest production and honored to be part of telling this important story. Thank you to the Hornets Nest Board and the TICK, TICK... BOOM! team for an amazing show!
Griffin Small
JON
Griffin is a Freshman Musical Theatre major from Davidson, North Carolina, and is making his ShenCo Stage Debut in this production of tick, tick…BOOM! He wants to thank the creative team for trusting him to take on this incredible role. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Melissa Roberge for supporting him in his passions!
Griffin is a Freshman Musical Theatre major from Davidson, North Carolina, and is making his ShenCo Stage Debut in this production of tick, tick…BOOM! He wants to thank the creative team for trusting him to take on this incredible role. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Melissa Roberge for supporting him in his passions!
Jake Bieniewicz
MICHAEL
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his second Hornet's Nest production as a Sophomore at Shenandoah, his first being SPRING AWAKENING last semester! Outside of theatre, Jake loves halloween, cats, hiking, and thrifting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and continued support. Special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and encouraging him to follow his heart and pursue his dreams!
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his second Hornet's Nest production as a Sophomore at Shenandoah, his first being SPRING AWAKENING last semester! Outside of theatre, Jake loves halloween, cats, hiking, and thrifting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and continued support. Special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and encouraging him to follow his heart and pursue his dreams!
Avery Whitarcre
SUSAN
Avery Whitacre is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is so honored to be a part of this incredible production of tick, tick ...BOOM! This is her onstage debut at Shenandoah Conservatory after having the opportunity to understudy, swing, and serve as dance captain in Hornets Nests last production of SPRING AWAKENING. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support to pursue her dreams, and she is so thankful to this outstanding team for trusting us to bring theatre to life anywhere...even the choir room.
Avery Whitacre is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is so honored to be a part of this incredible production of tick, tick ...BOOM! This is her onstage debut at Shenandoah Conservatory after having the opportunity to understudy, swing, and serve as dance captain in Hornets Nests last production of SPRING AWAKENING. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support to pursue her dreams, and she is so thankful to this outstanding team for trusting us to bring theatre to life anywhere...even the choir room.
Justin Gulbranson
JON UNDERSTUDY
Justin is absolutely ecstatic to be making his Hornet's Nest debut in tick, tick...BOOM! Some of his past credits include Jeff in [TITLE OF SHOW], Jules in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Bat Boy in BAT BOY. Justin is beyond grateful for Hornet's Nest and for the opportunity to create with such incredible humans!
Justin is absolutely ecstatic to be making his Hornet's Nest debut in tick, tick...BOOM! Some of his past credits include Jeff in [TITLE OF SHOW], Jules in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Bat Boy in BAT BOY. Justin is beyond grateful for Hornet's Nest and for the opportunity to create with such incredible humans!
Aviv Haroz
MICHAEL UNDERSTUDY
Aviv Haroz is a freshman Musical Theater student at Shenandoah University and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is beyond excited to be a part of his first Hornet's Nest production, tick, tick...BOOM! He feels so lucky and honored to be working with such a dedicated and talented group of people. He would love to give a big thank you to the cast and crew, all of his professors, and most importantly, his parents.
Aviv Haroz is a freshman Musical Theater student at Shenandoah University and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is beyond excited to be a part of his first Hornet's Nest production, tick, tick...BOOM! He feels so lucky and honored to be working with such a dedicated and talented group of people. He would love to give a big thank you to the cast and crew, all of his professors, and most importantly, his parents.
Dalaney Lange
SUSAN UNDERSTUDY
Dalaney Lange (she/her) is a current first-year Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University from Madison Wisconsin. She is beyond excited to be involved in her first Hornets Nest production and honored to be part of telling this important story. Thank you to the Hornets Nest Board and the TICK, TICK... BOOM! team for an amazing show!
Dalaney Lange (she/her) is a current first-year Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University from Madison Wisconsin. She is beyond excited to be involved in her first Hornets Nest production and honored to be part of telling this important story. Thank you to the Hornets Nest Board and the TICK, TICK... BOOM! team for an amazing show!
Griffin Small
JON
Griffin is a Freshman Musical Theatre major from Davidson, North Carolina, and is making his ShenCo Stage Debut in this production of tick, tick…BOOM! He wants to thank the creative team for trusting him to take on this incredible role. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Melissa Roberge for supporting him in his passions!
Griffin is a Freshman Musical Theatre major from Davidson, North Carolina, and is making his ShenCo Stage Debut in this production of tick, tick…BOOM! He wants to thank the creative team for trusting him to take on this incredible role. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Melissa Roberge for supporting him in his passions!
Jake Bieniewicz
MICHAEL
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his second Hornet's Nest production as a Sophomore at Shenandoah, his first being SPRING AWAKENING last semester! Outside of theatre, Jake loves halloween, cats, hiking, and thrifting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and continued support. Special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and encouraging him to follow his heart and pursue his dreams!
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his second Hornet's Nest production as a Sophomore at Shenandoah, his first being SPRING AWAKENING last semester! Outside of theatre, Jake loves halloween, cats, hiking, and thrifting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and continued support. Special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and encouraging him to follow his heart and pursue his dreams!
Avery Whitarcre
SUSAN
Avery Whitacre is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is so honored to be a part of this incredible production of tick, tick ...BOOM! This is her onstage debut at Shenandoah Conservatory after having the opportunity to understudy, swing, and serve as dance captain in Hornets Nests last production of SPRING AWAKENING. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support to pursue her dreams, and she is so thankful to this outstanding team for trusting us to bring theatre to life anywhere...even the choir room.
Avery Whitacre is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is so honored to be a part of this incredible production of tick, tick ...BOOM! This is her onstage debut at Shenandoah Conservatory after having the opportunity to understudy, swing, and serve as dance captain in Hornets Nests last production of SPRING AWAKENING. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support to pursue her dreams, and she is so thankful to this outstanding team for trusting us to bring theatre to life anywhere...even the choir room.
Justin Gulbranson
JON UNDERSTUDY
Justin is absolutely ecstatic to be making his Hornet's Nest debut in tick, tick...BOOM! Some of his past credits include Jeff in [TITLE OF SHOW], Jules in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Bat Boy in BAT BOY. Justin is beyond grateful for Hornet's Nest and for the opportunity to create with such incredible humans!
Justin is absolutely ecstatic to be making his Hornet's Nest debut in tick, tick...BOOM! Some of his past credits include Jeff in [TITLE OF SHOW], Jules in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Bat Boy in BAT BOY. Justin is beyond grateful for Hornet's Nest and for the opportunity to create with such incredible humans!
Aviv Haroz
MICHAEL UNDERSTUDY
Aviv Haroz is a freshman Musical Theater student at Shenandoah University and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is beyond excited to be a part of his first Hornet's Nest production, tick, tick...BOOM! He feels so lucky and honored to be working with such a dedicated and talented group of people. He would love to give a big thank you to the cast and crew, all of his professors, and most importantly, his parents.
Aviv Haroz is a freshman Musical Theater student at Shenandoah University and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is beyond excited to be a part of his first Hornet's Nest production, tick, tick...BOOM! He feels so lucky and honored to be working with such a dedicated and talented group of people. He would love to give a big thank you to the cast and crew, all of his professors, and most importantly, his parents.
Dalaney Lange
SUSAN UNDERSTUDY
Dalaney Lange (she/her) is a current first-year Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University from Madison Wisconsin. She is beyond excited to be involved in her first Hornets Nest production and honored to be part of telling this important story. Thank you to the Hornets Nest Board and the TICK, TICK... BOOM! team for an amazing show!
Dalaney Lange (she/her) is a current first-year Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University from Madison Wisconsin. She is beyond excited to be involved in her first Hornets Nest production and honored to be part of telling this important story. Thank you to the Hornets Nest Board and the TICK, TICK... BOOM! team for an amazing show!
Griffin Small
JON
Griffin is a Freshman Musical Theatre major from Davidson, North Carolina, and is making his ShenCo Stage Debut in this production of tick, tick…BOOM! He wants to thank the creative team for trusting him to take on this incredible role. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Melissa Roberge for supporting him in his passions!
Griffin is a Freshman Musical Theatre major from Davidson, North Carolina, and is making his ShenCo Stage Debut in this production of tick, tick…BOOM! He wants to thank the creative team for trusting him to take on this incredible role. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Melissa Roberge for supporting him in his passions!
Jake Bieniewicz
MICHAEL
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his second Hornet's Nest production as a Sophomore at Shenandoah, his first being SPRING AWAKENING last semester! Outside of theatre, Jake loves halloween, cats, hiking, and thrifting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and continued support. Special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and encouraging him to follow his heart and pursue his dreams!
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his second Hornet's Nest production as a Sophomore at Shenandoah, his first being SPRING AWAKENING last semester! Outside of theatre, Jake loves halloween, cats, hiking, and thrifting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and continued support. Special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and encouraging him to follow his heart and pursue his dreams!
Avery Whitarcre
SUSAN
Avery Whitacre is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is so honored to be a part of this incredible production of tick, tick ...BOOM! This is her onstage debut at Shenandoah Conservatory after having the opportunity to understudy, swing, and serve as dance captain in Hornets Nests last production of SPRING AWAKENING. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support to pursue her dreams, and she is so thankful to this outstanding team for trusting us to bring theatre to life anywhere...even the choir room.
Avery Whitacre is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is so honored to be a part of this incredible production of tick, tick ...BOOM! This is her onstage debut at Shenandoah Conservatory after having the opportunity to understudy, swing, and serve as dance captain in Hornets Nests last production of SPRING AWAKENING. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support to pursue her dreams, and she is so thankful to this outstanding team for trusting us to bring theatre to life anywhere...even the choir room.
Justin Gulbranson
JON UNDERSTUDY
Justin is absolutely ecstatic to be making his Hornet's Nest debut in tick, tick...BOOM! Some of his past credits include Jeff in [TITLE OF SHOW], Jules in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Bat Boy in BAT BOY. Justin is beyond grateful for Hornet's Nest and for the opportunity to create with such incredible humans!
Justin is absolutely ecstatic to be making his Hornet's Nest debut in tick, tick...BOOM! Some of his past credits include Jeff in [TITLE OF SHOW], Jules in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Bat Boy in BAT BOY. Justin is beyond grateful for Hornet's Nest and for the opportunity to create with such incredible humans!
Aviv Haroz
MICHAEL UNDERSTUDY
Aviv Haroz is a freshman Musical Theater student at Shenandoah University and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is beyond excited to be a part of his first Hornet's Nest production, tick, tick...BOOM! He feels so lucky and honored to be working with such a dedicated and talented group of people. He would love to give a big thank you to the cast and crew, all of his professors, and most importantly, his parents.
Aviv Haroz is a freshman Musical Theater student at Shenandoah University and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is beyond excited to be a part of his first Hornet's Nest production, tick, tick...BOOM! He feels so lucky and honored to be working with such a dedicated and talented group of people. He would love to give a big thank you to the cast and crew, all of his professors, and most importantly, his parents.
Dalaney Lange
SUSAN UNDERSTUDY
Dalaney Lange (she/her) is a current first-year Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University from Madison Wisconsin. She is beyond excited to be involved in her first Hornets Nest production and honored to be part of telling this important story. Thank you to the Hornets Nest Board and the TICK, TICK... BOOM! team for an amazing show!
Dalaney Lange (she/her) is a current first-year Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University from Madison Wisconsin. She is beyond excited to be involved in her first Hornets Nest production and honored to be part of telling this important story. Thank you to the Hornets Nest Board and the TICK, TICK... BOOM! team for an amazing show!
Griffin Small
JON
Griffin is a Freshman Musical Theatre major from Davidson, North Carolina, and is making his ShenCo Stage Debut in this production of tick, tick…BOOM! He wants to thank the creative team for trusting him to take on this incredible role. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Melissa Roberge for supporting him in his passions!
Griffin is a Freshman Musical Theatre major from Davidson, North Carolina, and is making his ShenCo Stage Debut in this production of tick, tick…BOOM! He wants to thank the creative team for trusting him to take on this incredible role. He would also like to thank his family, friends, and Melissa Roberge for supporting him in his passions!
Jake Bieniewicz
MICHAEL
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his second Hornet's Nest production as a Sophomore at Shenandoah, his first being SPRING AWAKENING last semester! Outside of theatre, Jake loves halloween, cats, hiking, and thrifting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and continued support. Special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and encouraging him to follow his heart and pursue his dreams!
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his second Hornet's Nest production as a Sophomore at Shenandoah, his first being SPRING AWAKENING last semester! Outside of theatre, Jake loves halloween, cats, hiking, and thrifting. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and continued support. Special thanks to his parents for always believing in him and encouraging him to follow his heart and pursue his dreams!
Avery Whitarcre
SUSAN
Avery Whitacre is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is so honored to be a part of this incredible production of tick, tick ...BOOM! This is her onstage debut at Shenandoah Conservatory after having the opportunity to understudy, swing, and serve as dance captain in Hornets Nests last production of SPRING AWAKENING. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support to pursue her dreams, and she is so thankful to this outstanding team for trusting us to bring theatre to life anywhere...even the choir room.
Avery Whitacre is a sophomore Musical Theatre major and is so honored to be a part of this incredible production of tick, tick ...BOOM! This is her onstage debut at Shenandoah Conservatory after having the opportunity to understudy, swing, and serve as dance captain in Hornets Nests last production of SPRING AWAKENING. Avery would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support to pursue her dreams, and she is so thankful to this outstanding team for trusting us to bring theatre to life anywhere...even the choir room.
Justin Gulbranson
JON UNDERSTUDY
Justin is absolutely ecstatic to be making his Hornet's Nest debut in tick, tick...BOOM! Some of his past credits include Jeff in [TITLE OF SHOW], Jules in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Bat Boy in BAT BOY. Justin is beyond grateful for Hornet's Nest and for the opportunity to create with such incredible humans!
Justin is absolutely ecstatic to be making his Hornet's Nest debut in tick, tick...BOOM! Some of his past credits include Jeff in [TITLE OF SHOW], Jules in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and Bat Boy in BAT BOY. Justin is beyond grateful for Hornet's Nest and for the opportunity to create with such incredible humans!
Aviv Haroz
MICHAEL UNDERSTUDY
Aviv Haroz is a freshman Musical Theater student at Shenandoah University and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is beyond excited to be a part of his first Hornet's Nest production, tick, tick...BOOM! He feels so lucky and honored to be working with such a dedicated and talented group of people. He would love to give a big thank you to the cast and crew, all of his professors, and most importantly, his parents.
Aviv Haroz is a freshman Musical Theater student at Shenandoah University and is from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is beyond excited to be a part of his first Hornet's Nest production, tick, tick...BOOM! He feels so lucky and honored to be working with such a dedicated and talented group of people. He would love to give a big thank you to the cast and crew, all of his professors, and most importantly, his parents.
Dalaney Lange
SUSAN UNDERSTUDY
Dalaney Lange (she/her) is a current first-year Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University from Madison Wisconsin. She is beyond excited to be involved in her first Hornets Nest production and honored to be part of telling this important story. Thank you to the Hornets Nest Board and the TICK, TICK... BOOM! team for an amazing show!
Dalaney Lange (she/her) is a current first-year Musical Theater major at Shenandoah University from Madison Wisconsin. She is beyond excited to be involved in her first Hornets Nest production and honored to be part of telling this important story. Thank you to the Hornets Nest Board and the TICK, TICK... BOOM! team for an amazing show!
Musical Numbers
"30/90".............................................................................................................Company
"Green Green Dress"..................................................................................Jon, Susan
"Johnny Can't Decide"..................................................................................Company
"Sunday"..........................................................................................................Company
"No More"..................................................................................................Michael, Jon
"Therapy"......................................................................................................Jon, Susan
"Real Life"................................................................................Michael and Company
"Sugar"............................................................................................................Company
"See Her Smile" .............................................................................Jon and Company
"Come to Your Senses"....................................................................................Karessa
"Why"..........................................................................................................................Jon
"30/90 (Reprise)".......................................................................................................Jon
"Louder Than Words" ..................................................................................Company
Hornets' Nest Student Theatre acknowledges that this performance is taking place on land stolen from the Shawnee people.
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Meet the Orchestra
Carter Perryman
PIANO
Joshua Tregre
BASS
Josh is excited to make his bass-playing debut with TICK, TICK…BOOM! He has played keyboards for a plethora of mainstage SU productions and serves as the Music Representative for Hornets’ Nest, where he has supervised such shows as SPRING AWAKENING (music supervisor, guitar 1), WORKING (music supervisor, co-music director, conductor), and REEFER MADNESS (assistant music director, keyboard/conductor). Josh would like to shout out his incredible fiancée Erin Lee Shields, who he loves so dearly and is a constant inspiration to him.
Josh is excited to make his bass-playing debut with TICK, TICK…BOOM! He has played keyboards for a plethora of mainstage SU productions and serves as the Music Representative for Hornets’ Nest, where he has supervised such shows as SPRING AWAKENING (music supervisor, guitar 1), WORKING (music supervisor, co-music director, conductor), and REEFER MADNESS (assistant music director, keyboard/conductor). Josh would like to shout out his incredible fiancée Erin Lee Shields, who he loves so dearly and is a constant inspiration to him.
Evan Gray
GUITAR
Evan Gray (Guitar) is thrilled to be playing in the pit for this incredible production of TICK TICK… BOOM. He was most recently seen in the collegiate premiere of WAITRESS as ‘Ogie’. He has played guitar in the orchestra for Hornets Nest’s production of WORKING, as well as other various projects at Shenandoah.
Evan Gray (Guitar) is thrilled to be playing in the pit for this incredible production of TICK TICK… BOOM. He was most recently seen in the collegiate premiere of WAITRESS as ‘Ogie’. He has played guitar in the orchestra for Hornets Nest’s production of WORKING, as well as other various projects at Shenandoah.
Thomas Lightsey
DRUMS
Thomas Lightsey is a senior musical theater major at Shenandoah Conservatory, originally from Orlando, Florida. He was most recently seen onstage as Emmett Forrest in Shenandoah’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have also heard him on drums in the orchestra pits of Hornets’ Nest’s productions of SPRING AWAKENING and WORKING. He is grateful to be able to play this show with this dream team of a band, cast, and crew. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Thomas Lightsey is a senior musical theater major at Shenandoah Conservatory, originally from Orlando, Florida. He was most recently seen onstage as Emmett Forrest in Shenandoah’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have also heard him on drums in the orchestra pits of Hornets’ Nest’s productions of SPRING AWAKENING and WORKING. He is grateful to be able to play this show with this dream team of a band, cast, and crew. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Carter Perryman
PIANO
Joshua Tregre
BASS
Josh is excited to make his bass-playing debut with TICK, TICK…BOOM! He has played keyboards for a plethora of mainstage SU productions and serves as the Music Representative for Hornets’ Nest, where he has supervised such shows as SPRING AWAKENING (music supervisor, guitar 1), WORKING (music supervisor, co-music director, conductor), and REEFER MADNESS (assistant music director, keyboard/conductor). Josh would like to shout out his incredible fiancée Erin Lee Shields, who he loves so dearly and is a constant inspiration to him.
Josh is excited to make his bass-playing debut with TICK, TICK…BOOM! He has played keyboards for a plethora of mainstage SU productions and serves as the Music Representative for Hornets’ Nest, where he has supervised such shows as SPRING AWAKENING (music supervisor, guitar 1), WORKING (music supervisor, co-music director, conductor), and REEFER MADNESS (assistant music director, keyboard/conductor). Josh would like to shout out his incredible fiancée Erin Lee Shields, who he loves so dearly and is a constant inspiration to him.
Evan Gray
GUITAR
Evan Gray (Guitar) is thrilled to be playing in the pit for this incredible production of TICK TICK… BOOM. He was most recently seen in the collegiate premiere of WAITRESS as ‘Ogie’. He has played guitar in the orchestra for Hornets Nest’s production of WORKING, as well as other various projects at Shenandoah.
Evan Gray (Guitar) is thrilled to be playing in the pit for this incredible production of TICK TICK… BOOM. He was most recently seen in the collegiate premiere of WAITRESS as ‘Ogie’. He has played guitar in the orchestra for Hornets Nest’s production of WORKING, as well as other various projects at Shenandoah.
Thomas Lightsey
DRUMS
Thomas Lightsey is a senior musical theater major at Shenandoah Conservatory, originally from Orlando, Florida. He was most recently seen onstage as Emmett Forrest in Shenandoah’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have also heard him on drums in the orchestra pits of Hornets’ Nest’s productions of SPRING AWAKENING and WORKING. He is grateful to be able to play this show with this dream team of a band, cast, and crew. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Thomas Lightsey is a senior musical theater major at Shenandoah Conservatory, originally from Orlando, Florida. He was most recently seen onstage as Emmett Forrest in Shenandoah’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have also heard him on drums in the orchestra pits of Hornets’ Nest’s productions of SPRING AWAKENING and WORKING. He is grateful to be able to play this show with this dream team of a band, cast, and crew. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Carter Perryman
PIANO
Joshua Tregre
BASS
Josh is excited to make his bass-playing debut with TICK, TICK…BOOM! He has played keyboards for a plethora of mainstage SU productions and serves as the Music Representative for Hornets’ Nest, where he has supervised such shows as SPRING AWAKENING (music supervisor, guitar 1), WORKING (music supervisor, co-music director, conductor), and REEFER MADNESS (assistant music director, keyboard/conductor). Josh would like to shout out his incredible fiancée Erin Lee Shields, who he loves so dearly and is a constant inspiration to him.
Josh is excited to make his bass-playing debut with TICK, TICK…BOOM! He has played keyboards for a plethora of mainstage SU productions and serves as the Music Representative for Hornets’ Nest, where he has supervised such shows as SPRING AWAKENING (music supervisor, guitar 1), WORKING (music supervisor, co-music director, conductor), and REEFER MADNESS (assistant music director, keyboard/conductor). Josh would like to shout out his incredible fiancée Erin Lee Shields, who he loves so dearly and is a constant inspiration to him.
Evan Gray
GUITAR
Evan Gray (Guitar) is thrilled to be playing in the pit for this incredible production of TICK TICK… BOOM. He was most recently seen in the collegiate premiere of WAITRESS as ‘Ogie’. He has played guitar in the orchestra for Hornets Nest’s production of WORKING, as well as other various projects at Shenandoah.
Evan Gray (Guitar) is thrilled to be playing in the pit for this incredible production of TICK TICK… BOOM. He was most recently seen in the collegiate premiere of WAITRESS as ‘Ogie’. He has played guitar in the orchestra for Hornets Nest’s production of WORKING, as well as other various projects at Shenandoah.
Thomas Lightsey
DRUMS
Thomas Lightsey is a senior musical theater major at Shenandoah Conservatory, originally from Orlando, Florida. He was most recently seen onstage as Emmett Forrest in Shenandoah’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have also heard him on drums in the orchestra pits of Hornets’ Nest’s productions of SPRING AWAKENING and WORKING. He is grateful to be able to play this show with this dream team of a band, cast, and crew. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Thomas Lightsey is a senior musical theater major at Shenandoah Conservatory, originally from Orlando, Florida. He was most recently seen onstage as Emmett Forrest in Shenandoah’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have also heard him on drums in the orchestra pits of Hornets’ Nest’s productions of SPRING AWAKENING and WORKING. He is grateful to be able to play this show with this dream team of a band, cast, and crew. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Carter Perryman
PIANO
Joshua Tregre
BASS
Josh is excited to make his bass-playing debut with TICK, TICK…BOOM! He has played keyboards for a plethora of mainstage SU productions and serves as the Music Representative for Hornets’ Nest, where he has supervised such shows as SPRING AWAKENING (music supervisor, guitar 1), WORKING (music supervisor, co-music director, conductor), and REEFER MADNESS (assistant music director, keyboard/conductor). Josh would like to shout out his incredible fiancée Erin Lee Shields, who he loves so dearly and is a constant inspiration to him.
Josh is excited to make his bass-playing debut with TICK, TICK…BOOM! He has played keyboards for a plethora of mainstage SU productions and serves as the Music Representative for Hornets’ Nest, where he has supervised such shows as SPRING AWAKENING (music supervisor, guitar 1), WORKING (music supervisor, co-music director, conductor), and REEFER MADNESS (assistant music director, keyboard/conductor). Josh would like to shout out his incredible fiancée Erin Lee Shields, who he loves so dearly and is a constant inspiration to him.
Evan Gray
GUITAR
Evan Gray (Guitar) is thrilled to be playing in the pit for this incredible production of TICK TICK… BOOM. He was most recently seen in the collegiate premiere of WAITRESS as ‘Ogie’. He has played guitar in the orchestra for Hornets Nest’s production of WORKING, as well as other various projects at Shenandoah.
Evan Gray (Guitar) is thrilled to be playing in the pit for this incredible production of TICK TICK… BOOM. He was most recently seen in the collegiate premiere of WAITRESS as ‘Ogie’. He has played guitar in the orchestra for Hornets Nest’s production of WORKING, as well as other various projects at Shenandoah.
Thomas Lightsey
DRUMS
Thomas Lightsey is a senior musical theater major at Shenandoah Conservatory, originally from Orlando, Florida. He was most recently seen onstage as Emmett Forrest in Shenandoah’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have also heard him on drums in the orchestra pits of Hornets’ Nest’s productions of SPRING AWAKENING and WORKING. He is grateful to be able to play this show with this dream team of a band, cast, and crew. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Thomas Lightsey is a senior musical theater major at Shenandoah Conservatory, originally from Orlando, Florida. He was most recently seen onstage as Emmett Forrest in Shenandoah’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have also heard him on drums in the orchestra pits of Hornets’ Nest’s productions of SPRING AWAKENING and WORKING. He is grateful to be able to play this show with this dream team of a band, cast, and crew. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Carter Perryman
PIANO
Joshua Tregre
BASS
Josh is excited to make his bass-playing debut with TICK, TICK…BOOM! He has played keyboards for a plethora of mainstage SU productions and serves as the Music Representative for Hornets’ Nest, where he has supervised such shows as SPRING AWAKENING (music supervisor, guitar 1), WORKING (music supervisor, co-music director, conductor), and REEFER MADNESS (assistant music director, keyboard/conductor). Josh would like to shout out his incredible fiancée Erin Lee Shields, who he loves so dearly and is a constant inspiration to him.
Josh is excited to make his bass-playing debut with TICK, TICK…BOOM! He has played keyboards for a plethora of mainstage SU productions and serves as the Music Representative for Hornets’ Nest, where he has supervised such shows as SPRING AWAKENING (music supervisor, guitar 1), WORKING (music supervisor, co-music director, conductor), and REEFER MADNESS (assistant music director, keyboard/conductor). Josh would like to shout out his incredible fiancée Erin Lee Shields, who he loves so dearly and is a constant inspiration to him.
Evan Gray
GUITAR
Evan Gray (Guitar) is thrilled to be playing in the pit for this incredible production of TICK TICK… BOOM. He was most recently seen in the collegiate premiere of WAITRESS as ‘Ogie’. He has played guitar in the orchestra for Hornets Nest’s production of WORKING, as well as other various projects at Shenandoah.
Evan Gray (Guitar) is thrilled to be playing in the pit for this incredible production of TICK TICK… BOOM. He was most recently seen in the collegiate premiere of WAITRESS as ‘Ogie’. He has played guitar in the orchestra for Hornets Nest’s production of WORKING, as well as other various projects at Shenandoah.
Thomas Lightsey
DRUMS
Thomas Lightsey is a senior musical theater major at Shenandoah Conservatory, originally from Orlando, Florida. He was most recently seen onstage as Emmett Forrest in Shenandoah’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have also heard him on drums in the orchestra pits of Hornets’ Nest’s productions of SPRING AWAKENING and WORKING. He is grateful to be able to play this show with this dream team of a band, cast, and crew. Thanks Mom and Dad!
Thomas Lightsey is a senior musical theater major at Shenandoah Conservatory, originally from Orlando, Florida. He was most recently seen onstage as Emmett Forrest in Shenandoah’s production of LEGALLY BLONDE. You may have also heard him on drums in the orchestra pits of Hornets’ Nest’s productions of SPRING AWAKENING and WORKING. He is grateful to be able to play this show with this dream team of a band, cast, and crew. Thanks Mom and Dad!