Laura Dooley is delighted to make her debut at Strauss Theatre. She is a retired Navy veteran who found her love of theatre after spending much time in New York City. She was invited to become a representative of the Arts in the Armed Forces non profit based in Brooklyn, New York. Which brings arts programs to active duty service members, veterans, and their families around the world free of charge. She attended culinary school when she left the Navy and has traveled extensively around the world learning how to surf, cook, and order wine in a different language. When she’s not saving the world she’s spending time with her family, playing Fortnite with her son, Luca, watching horror movies with her daughter, Maisie, or sitting courtside at a ULM basketball game where her husband, Todd, works as a deputy athletic director.
Come see Laura as Ms. Krumholtz in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Strauss Theatre Center! Call 318-323-6681 or go to StraussTC.com to buy your tickets today!
Matt Wilkins is a Velvet belt in chicken Foo. His cheer squad includes twin girls and a choreographer for a wife. He’s never been a lead in a musical and is thankful for such a talented cast, crew and director or his stage goose would be cooked. Truthfully, Matt watched the movie “How to Succeed” 13 years ago and was beguiled with the role of Finch. While this is in fact his first leading role, it is one he came prepared to play. Matt is a current board member at STC and chairman of our dinner theatre committee. He is a wonderful artist, director, playwright, and Glenn Williams’s biggest fan.
Come see Matt as J. Pierrepont Finch in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Strauss Theatre Center! Call 318-323-6681 or go to StraussTC.com to buy your tickets today!
Benjamin McQuillin is thrilled beyond words to join the cast of How to Succeed! He hopes that all the hard work that his castmates, director, and crew have put into this production will bring joy to the Strauss and is grateful to them all for allowing him to join in their success. As a lifelong lover of theater and musicals, he looks forward to many more productions and hopes to continue to share his passion for the stage with the people of Monroe.
Come see Benjamin as Bud Frump in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Strauss Theater Center! Call 318-323-6681 or go to StraussTC.com to buy your tickets today!
Nicole Goode is a Monroe native. She attended Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge and Baylor University. Currently Nicole works two jobs: Ad Set Supervisor at Kohl’s Department Store and part-time associate in Genealogy/Special Collections at the Ouachita Parish Public Library. She enjoys reading, cosplay, binging TV, and relaxing when she finds the time. Since Fall 2015, she has been appearing in shows here at the Strauss Theater Center, most recently as June Sanders in Sanders Family Christmas, a role she enjoyed reprising. She wants to give a big thank you to her fellow cast and crew members.
Come see Nicole as Ms. Jones in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Strauss Theatre Center! Call 318-323-6681 or go to StraussTC.com to buy your tickets today!
Mallori McMillan is a sophomore in college at LDCC. She loves every aspect of theatre, but tech is her first love. She is thrilled to be a stage manager for this show and learning everything she can from this experience. She was even more thrilled to get to step in as a swing and extra dancer as well. Guess you could say she’s getting the best of both worlds. Mallori is a graduate of SYAA. Moving to the “big theatre” as they call it, was a scary but exciting step and has enjoyed the different experiences here at STC.
Come see Mallori in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Strauss Theatre Center! Call 318-323-6681 or go to StraussTC.com to buy your tickets today!
This is Scott Stone’s second performance on stage. He played Harry Bright in last year’s Strauss production of Mamma Mia. Scott played guitar and harmonica in the orchestra for Big River. A proud father of a son and two daughters as well as a cat and two dogs. Scott is a native of Mansfield, La and is an NLU graduate. In his free time, Scott enjoys music, the arts and good times with family and friends. Thanks to Gayle and Scott Frick for their dedication to Strauss Theatre and for bringing me on board.
Come see Scott as Mr. Gatch in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Strauss Theatre Center! Call 318-323-6681 or go to StraussTC.com for tickets today!
Kylie Daigle is thrilled to be making her debut at Strauss in such a fun-filled show with an amazing cast by her side. Kylie is no stranger to the stage having been involved in theatre and dance since she was 4 years old. She is a proud Warhawk at ULM, and is a junior majoring in Communication with a minor in music. At ULM, she is involved in both the concert choir and chamber singers, as well as theatre and works in the recruitment department. Some of Kylie’s recent stage credits include The Phantom of the Opera, Bye Bye Birdie, and Guys & Dolls. She is honored to be part of a show that has helped remind her of the true joy that comes with performing.
Come see Kylie as Rosemary Pilkington in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Strauss Theatre Center! Call 318-323-6681 or go to StraussTC.com for tickets today!
Moira O’Connor is no stranger to the theater, she just strange. She was last seen on the Strauss stage as Marmee in Little Women. Other recent roles include Mother Superior in Sister Act, Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein and Rosie in Mamma Mia. Moira currently works as a dental assistant at Southern Roots Dental in Monroe. When not doing theater, Moira enjoys playing video games, doing jigsaw puzzles and being a doting dog mom to her beautiful hounds, Moonpie and Mokey. As a huge fan of “How to Succeed in Business”, Moira is thrilled to be part of this show. She wants to thank Gayle Frick for casting her in this dream role.
Come see Moira as Hedy LaRue in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Strauss Theatre Center! Call 318-323-6681 or go to StraussTC.com to get your tickets today!
A longtime presence in Monroe, Mickey Cannon has played roles from Shakespeare to Andrew Lloyd Webber, performing at Strauss and ULM, in local dinner theater and independent productions around North Louisiana. Beginning his training with Cathy Webb’s Young Troupe in 1984, he has been fortunate to learn from many talented directors. He last enjoyed working with Gayle as Franklin Hart in Strauss’ production of “9 to 5.” Mickey looks forward to sharing his love of theater in this production.
Come see Mickey as J. B. Biggley in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Strauss Theatre Center! Call 318-323-6681 or go to StraussTC.com to buy your tickets today!
Gayle Hoover Frick is thrilled to be back in the director’s seat at STC, having previously directed “The Producers,” “9 to 5 The Musical,” “Southern Fried Funeral” and “Back to the 80’s.” She was last seen on our stage in her bucket list role of “Donna” in production of Mamma Mia. Gayle has come a long way from her childhood role as “Kim “in the 1972 production of Showboat at NLU. Fast forward several years, many roles, dance steps, vocal performances and even several coveted Christopher Awards to today where she has the privilege of guiding the amazing talent that comes through the doors of our community theatre. She is an actress by first love, but has had the joy of directing, choreographing, decorating and costuming several productions at Strauss (and the surrounding area.) Currently she is the volunteer costumer here at STC and was also this show’s head designer! Gayle would like to dedicate this production in loving memory of her “Daddy,” William D. Hoover, who started his business in the 60’s in Accounting at NLU. Like Finch, he worked his way up (maybe unlike Finch?) from the ground floor to a successful career by being smart, charming and knowing a good business opportunity when he saw it. She has many thanks to the precious people who dedicate themselves to our community to bring entertainment to this area, but would like to take this opportunity to say “thank you to my amazing sound man (and husband of over 26 years) for loving, supporting and working tirelessly at Music City Studios and STC. He gives selflessly to so many and I appreciate all he does for me and my family.”
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