Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
Written by Allison Gregory
Adaptation of best-selling book series by Barbara Park.
Dec 1, 7, 8, 14, 15
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.'s fun. So when Junie B. draws May's name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.
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A Note from the Director...
"Peace on Earth and goodwill toward men does not come easily to everyone"... even around the holidays. Learning to be a giver and not be "shellfish" can be a hard concept. This show has a brilliant way of showing how a little kindness can make all the difference. I agree with Mr. Scary, giving to someone, especially someone you don't really care for, is like giving a gift to yourself. There's no better way to feed your soul! I’m a firm believer that children are the future and we, as a theatre community, need to continue to reach them and nurture them.
I am overjoyed to be directing another show based on the lovable little diva named Junie B. Jones! This production has brought me so much joy, and I have been blessed to collaborate with such a wonderful cast and crew! I've loved watching these actors bring these fun characters to life from the written page. We hope you have just as much fun as we're having onstage! We hope you enjoy our production and thank you for coming to support live theatre at MDT!
-TJ Bird-
Who's Who in the Cast...
DRae Beller (Junie B Jones)
DRae Beller (Junie B Jones)
DRae Beller (Junie B Jones)
DRae Beller- is 21 years old and spends most days as “Miss DRae” in childcare services. You may have seen her as Junie B. Jones in “Junie B. Jones the Musical” or Liesl VonTrapp in “Sound of Music” which were both at MDT! She would like to thank the production team
for all that they do, her amazing friends and family, and her wonderful partner, Tyler, for supporting her endlessly.
Thank you for coming and enjoy the show!
Annie Heartney (May)
DRae Beller (Junie B Jones)
DRae Beller (Junie B Jones)
Annie Heartney (she/her) is ecstatic to be returning to MDT! You may recognize her from Steel Magnolias (Shelby), or Two by Two (Goldie). Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Annie is an Midwest based crossover artist, with professional credits in musical theatre, straight plays, and opera. Selected credits include Die Fledermaus (Adele), The Gondoliers (Casilda), The Last Five Years (Cathy Hiatt), and No, No, Nanette (Winnie Winslow). ASU MT, class of 2022.
Don Hart (Mr. Scary)
DRae Beller (Junie B Jones)
Brett Fredrickson (Herb)
Don is thrilled to be back at Myers! He was last seen telling the tales of Tom and Huck as Mark Twain! Other favorite roles have been Eddie in Pump Boys and Dinettes, Samuel in The Pirates of Penzance, Mr. Laurence in Little Women, Grimsby in Disney's The Little Mermaid, and his favorite role of all time Noah in The Ark. Thank you for supporting live theatre in Hillsboro!
Brett Fredrickson (Herb)
Brett Fredrickson (Herb)
Brett Fredrickson (Herb)
Brett Fredrickson is a singer, dancer, and actor from Mount Horeb, WI. Ever since earning his BFA in Musical Theatre and BA in Dance at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, he has been seen in previous Myers Dinner Theater productions such as “Grease” (Johnny Casino/Teen Angel), “Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream” (Wally), and “The Rat Pack Lounge” (Vic). Brett is thrilled to be involved in “The Mousetrap” and would love to thank his family and friends for their continuous unconditional love and support.
Hannah Bergman (Lucille)
Brett Fredrickson (Herb)
Hannah Bergman (Lucille)
Hannah Bergman is an Actor/Singer originally from Indianapolis, Indiana.
She has spent the last 5 years working professionally, and obtaining her
BFA in Musical Theatre at The University of Tampa.Some of Hannah’s favorite credits include Rachel in Two By Two at Myers Dinner Theatre , and Annie in Evil Dead the Musical . Hannah would like to
thank her family and current partner for their love and constant support.
Who's Who in the Cast...
TJ Bird (Director/ Lights & Sound/ Sheldon/ Phillip Johnny Bob)
Dion Stover (Artistic Director/ Costumes/ Scenic Design & Decor)
Dion Stover (Artistic Director/ Costumes/ Scenic Design & Decor)
TJ is from Decatur, IN, and graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s in Voice Performance. They have toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre, performed six seasons with the Round Barn Theatre at the former Amish Acres, and has covered many different staff and technical positions throughout their career. Myers Dinner Theatre has become their home away from home. Favorite credits include: Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, Eugene in Sh-Boom!, Jesus in Godspell, Pap/King in Big River, Mr. Bumble in Oliver! and Willard Hewitt in Footloose! Thank you to everyone who supports their dreams.
Dion Stover (Artistic Director/ Costumes/ Scenic Design & Decor)
Dion Stover (Artistic Director/ Costumes/ Scenic Design & Decor)
Dion Stover (Artistic Director/ Costumes/ Scenic Design & Decor)
Dion is a Chicago native with a B.A. in Musical Theatre Performance from Columbia College . Myers audiences may recognize him from Queen of Bingo (Sis) and Into the Woods (Baker). Recent credits include: Mamma Mia (Harry Bright), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Frank N Furter), Sheer Madness (Tony Whitcomb), Double Wide Texas (Baby) and The Addams Family (Mal Beineke).
He wishes to thank this hardworking cast and crew for all of their hard work and sharing their talent. Much love to his family, friends and especially, Serge, for all of the love and support.
Jessica Alltop (PSM/Props)
Dion Stover (Artistic Director/ Costumes/ Scenic Design & Decor)
Jessica Alltop (PSM/Props)
Jessica is from Terre Haute, IN where she lives with her husband, Ethan, and their three cats, Coretta, Beanie Baker, and Refried. Jessica has worked on shows out at Myers Dinner Theatre since 2012. When she isn't working in theatre, she enjoys working with her house plant collection and watching cooking shows with Ethan. She would like to thank Ethan, her family, and her friends for supporting her dream of pursuing a career in theatre.