Junie B. Jones - Jingle Bells cast

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
By Allison Gregory
based on the book Junie B., First Grader:
Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!...(P.S. So Does May)
by Barbara Park
Director, Scott Randall

Laureen Berryman as Junie B Jones

an EMU graduate and Livonia resident, has worked in several Barefoot productions over the last five years. Favorite roles are Meredith in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress and Junie B!
Lauren thanks her mother for inspiring her to join theater and supporting her.
Griffin

Thomas Mattison Jr. as Jose/Mr Toot

from Farmington Hills, holds a
film diploma from Specs Howard School of Media Arts.
He has worked with the Farmington Players, Shining Star
Performing Arts Academy in Clarenceville and
Farmington High School Theater. Tom is currently the
director of “Following Your Heart Players”. He would like
to thank Scott and Christine as well as the cast for all of
their love and support during this run. Tom dedicates this
show to his daughters, Emma and Laci, and God

Griffin Burke as Sheldon/ Philip Johnny Bob

Calls Canton home these days. No stranger to theater and regular at Barefoot, Griff has played lots of roles throughout the years. Off-stage he has been invaluable as stage manager for several
Productions and double duty as assistant director/stage manager for Barefoot’s production of Sylvia in 2015. He is a member of The Barefoot Babes, Barefoot Productions’ improv troupe. “One time, I ate a whole taco ten pack at once.”

Eric Corliss as Herb

a graduate student at EMU’s English
Department, hails from Livonia. Eric has performed
several roles for Barefoot; favorites include Bogart in the
staged reading of Play It Again, Sam, Williams in One
Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, and Cat in Murder by Poe.
“It’s been pretty great being on stage with my awesome
wife, Samantha!”
Ann

Christine Randall Assistant Director - Student

Plymouth is home to Christine Randall. She joins
Barefoot for her second production, the first being
Frances in Five Women Wearing The Same Dress. She
has worked backstage or in the tech booth on many
shows for Barefoot including Murder by Poe, and
Hallelujah Girls. Christine is mom to two wonderful
kitties, Link and Minerva.

Samantha Corliss
as May

A graduate of EMU with a focus in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship, Samantha Corliss of Livonia enjoys being a Barefoot regular. Favorite onstage shows include Rope, The Twilight of the Golds, and Murder by Poe. Offstage; directing Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. Thank you to Scott for putting her in such a fun role. And to her new husband, Eric, for letting her convince him to do the show.

Bethany Wagner as
Lucille Elf Ellan

Ann Arbor is home to Bethany Wagner. She has been
involved in theater most of her life. When she’s not
performing or rehearsing or dancing, Bethany is an EMU
certified teacher. Bethany is happy to be in her second
show at Barefoot, having previously appeared as Antonia
in Man of La Mancha. She recently appeared as Roz in
Moon Over Buffalo for Spotlight Players. She would
like to thank her family and friends for their continued
support.

Gary Turnquist as
Grandpa/ Mr. Scary

of Canton holds an MBA in Econonics and IT
and is a retired Network Consultant and Professor.
Gary’s second home is Barefoot where he can be seen
on stage in many roles, a favorite of which is Sheriff,
John Butner, in Christmas Belles and Southern
Hospitality. Offstage roles include webmaster, tech
booth, set building and waste management. “I really
enjoyed working with this cast. And, as always, I
especially appreciate Kathy!”

Sam Munaw as Student

Of Canton, is an improv actor with
Following Your Heart Players and a puppet entertainer
with PCEP. Sam was bitten by the entertainment bug as
a high school member of the choir and we, at Barefoot,
are so glad she did! She would like to send a big “Thank
You” to Tom and Scott “for letting me join you in this fun
show!”