JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK

JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK
by Allison Gregory
   directed by Scott E. Randall
  Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today!
Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful
  pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because
  finders keepers, losers weepers. And guess what? There's a new boy in
kindergarten and he is the handsomest. The only thing is both Grace and
Lucille want him to be their boyfriend. Maybe he will love Junie B. when he
sees her wonderful pen! It is okay to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a
crook . . . or is she?
A hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series
by Barbara Park.

appened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers
weepers. And guess what? There's a new boy in kindergarten and he is the handsomest. The only thing is both Grace and Lucille want him to be their
boyfriend. Maybe he will love Junie B. when he sees her wonderful pen! It is okay to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a crook . . . or is she?
A hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by
Barbara Park.

CAST OF JUNIE B.....

Lauren Berryman (Junie B. Jones) is from Livonia and holds a BA in Psychology from EMU. Lauren IS our Junie B. having played the role in December 2017’s production of “Junie B Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells”. She is no stranger to the Barefoot stage having appeared in “Rimers of Eldridge”; “Vagina Monologues”; “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”; And with Inspire Theatre in “It
Happened One Fright” and “Gone With the Breeze”. “I’m very excited to be Junie again and make an even better fun show than before!”

Bethany Wagner (Richie Lucille), is an educator from Ypsilanti. She has previously appeared as Karen Daniels in “Rehearsal for Murder” and Antonia in “Man of La Mancha” and is pleased to reprise her role from “Junie B Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells”. Bethany wants to thank her friends and family for their encouragement and support.

Patrick Yee (Meanie Jim/Mitten Cook) hails from Madison Heights and holds a BA in Musical Theatre. His first show with Barefoot was in “Miscast Cabaret”. He was last seen in “Almost, Maine” playing Steven and Chad. Other favorite roles include Sgt. Trotter in “The Mousetrap”, Boris Kolenkhov in “You Can’t Take It With You”, and Brabantio in “Othello”. “This is the most evil I’ve been…….since my last show!”

Kyle Whitehouse (Ricardo/Principal) of Westland makes his debut on the Barefoot stage in this production. He is currently studying theatre at
Michigan State University. This is his fifth role, his favorite being Fred in “Evelyn in Purgatory”. “Wanna say thank you to Barefoot Productions for taking a chance on me! Enjoy the show!”

Dalibor Atanaskoski (Handsome Warren/ Dream Police Officer/Fireman) has a graduate degree from U of M, works for the government as a child welfare data analyst, and is also, a realtor with Keller Williams-Northville. An avid traveler, Dalibor will complete his seven continent travels later this year traveling to South America and Antarctica. He has appeared as Banquo in “Macbeth”, Lloyd Andrews in “Rehearsal for Murder” with Barefoot; Earl of Kent in “King Lear”, Van Helsing in “Dracula”, Prince of Verona in “Romeo and Juliet”, Priest/Player/King in “Hamlet”, and John Wheeler in “Nightwatch” at Schoolcraft College; a supernumerary in “Tosca” and “Aida” at the Michigan Opera Theatre; Siward/Murder in “Macbeth” at Oakland Community College; Don John in “Much Ado About Nothing”, Sol Rifkin in “Palmer Park” at Park Players; Marty Pascal in “House of Yes”, John Worthing in “The Importance of Being Earnest”, Frank Harcourt in “The County Wife” at U of M-Dearborn. “To Mila, Lucas, Frankie, and Maxine; I love you all and I hope you enjoy the show!!”

Betty Berryman (Mrs./Mother) of Canton, has been involved in theater for 20+ years and part of the
Barefoot family for half of that as a board member and actor. Some of her favorite roles were in “Black Coffee”, “Same Time Next Year”, Picasso at the Lapin Agile” with Barefoot; “Crimes of the Heart”, “Death by Design” with Spotlight Players; “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged” with Inspire Theatre. “I love to be working with my daughter again! As always, thanks to Rick for
indulging my theatre passion.”

Beth Duey (That Grace) of Westland holds a BA in Drama from U of M and is thrilled to be up and running (literally!) in another Barefoot show! Her
favorite roles include Claudius in “Ghost of Hamlet” (Carriage House), Millicent Garrett Fawcett in “The Law Makers” (Ypsi THRIVE Festival), Mom in “Distracted” and Georgeanne in “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” (Barefoot). Many thanks to family, friends, cast and crew (and those who fall into multiple categories) for their continued love and upport.

Sidney Bowerman (Blue Fluffy Girl/Student) makes Plymouth her home. “Junie” is her fifth show with Barefoot Productions but she has been on stage since 2002. Sidney’s favorite show performance is “Les Miserables”; her favorite role is Weird Sister #1 in “Macbeth”. “Add me on Pokemon,
3250-4437-1564”.

Samantha Mumaw (Grouchy Typing Lady/Student) hails from Canton and returns to Junie B.’s Room 9 Kindergarten Class. “I like to eat glue, clean mansions, fall in love, assist the director, play with snowballs, be a duck and eat crayons. Hi, Tyler!”

Brian Cahalan (Grandpa Miller) is a retired 5th Grade Teacher Extraordinaire! He makes his home in Flat Rock and is a long-time member of the Barefoot family offstage as former board president and onstage as Peter Quince in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; Freddie in “Picasso at the Lapin Agile”; Chronic in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”; Anselmo in “Man of La Mancha”. “I am humbled to be part of this production. Thank you, Scott, and
everyone for your support and patience.

Scott E. Randall (Director)

Junie B. Jones enthusiast.

Allison Perchman of Northville is Assistant Director and Stage Manager for Junie B., but her unlisted roles for the show include Organizer, Calmer-downer, The Adult in a Room of Kindergartners, Confidant, Facebook Afficianado, Crisis Manager, “No Worries, I Got This” Girl, Super Volunteer, Actor, Perpetual Smiler, Optimism Spreader. Thanks, Allison, for being you!