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
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!” |