In case you missed the show, here is the digital playbill from Bye Bye Birdie!

2. proudly presents..

3. ..book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse,
lyrics by Lee Adams..

4. ..produced with special arrangement by Tams-Whitmark Music Library..

6. directed by: Leah Dach

7. Grant Peterson
Kelsi Blaser
Trevor Rau
Ray Deonier
Jenna Solber
Rick Edwards
Daphne Snow
Husdon Kahler
Karlin Kahler
Clara Patten
Mya Edwards
Tailer Englehart
Kyra Fowler
Caitlin Deonier
Delaney Kahler
Conrad Birdie
Kim MacAfee
Hugo Peabody
Albert Peterson
Rosie
Mr. MacAfee
Mrs. MacAfee
Harvey/ Randolf
Ursula
Alice
PenelopeAnn
Deborah Sue
Margie
Mayor’s Wife/ Teen Girl
Nancy
* TAC Debut Performance

8. Lisa Miller
Charity Edge
Ross Niblock
Deborah Starkey
JoJo Kahler
Olivia Niblock
Audrey Dale
Paige Jackson
Joelle Larson
Delaney Gunter
Raynin Starkey
Thalina Starkey
Sarah Edge
Caleb Edge
Harris Kahler
Mrs. Peterson
Mrs. Johnson/ Gloria
Mr. Johnson
Mrs. Merkle
Birdie Girl
Birdie Girl
Birdie Girl
Birdie Girl, Teen Girl
Birdie Girl, Teen Girl
Birdie Girl
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
* TAC Debut Performance

9. Director
Choreographer
Musical Director
Stage Manager
Light Board Operator
Sound Board Operator
Leah Dach
Brianna Anderson
Cody Bray
Britten Johnson
Nicole Anderson
Emily Travo
* TAC Debut Performance

12. Ray and Caitlin Deonier
Break a Leg!
- Shannon, Liam, Quinn and Marissa
SHOUT OUTS!!

13. Christmas Music Concert
Holiday Songs
Silent Auction
Pastry Goodness
Pictures with
Celebrate the Holidays with TAC
Saint Nick
Good ole’Fun
DEC 6th $8

14. When I was 17 years old at U-High, we performed ‘Bye Bye Birdie.’ It was my
senior year and I never thought I’d get to experience that show again. Fast
forward 14 years, and I have the privilege and honor of not only picking this
show for the season, but being able to direct it too. With such a crazy and
busy schedule, this show has had its challenges. As a cast, we have
encountered hospitalizations, surgery, illness, car accidents, and over-exhaustion.
Luckily, we all pulled through and have had wonderful eight
weeks of rehearsing. We have become a big family who respects, encourages,
and helps one another. This cast has made this experience so much fun with
their dedication and hard work. They have put their heart and souls into their
characters by building their personality, perfecting their musical numbers,
and working together as a team.
Thank you so much for coming out and supporting a theater that has been so
close to my heart for many years. Without YOU as an audience, we wouldn’t
be able to do what we love to do - entertain you! Sit back, and enjoy the
wonder and beauty that is live theater.
- Leah

15. Acknowledgements:
Chris Wooley – Heads & Tails Photography
Phillip – KDK One Media
Miolu Clothing
Spokane Civic Theater - Costumes / Props
And of course, all the parents of the cast and crew.
Without your help and support, this would have been impossible!

16. Auditions: Nov 1st & 2nd
Show Runs: Dec 12th - 21st
Directed By: Kyle Smock
16
Produced with Special Arangement with Dramatic Publishing

17. We love you Peanut oh yes We do!
Have a great show Olive.
- Mom, Dad, and Aidan
SHOUT OUTS!!

18. November 7th
6-9 pm $8
$5 Siblings
food
games
crafts
movies
costume contest

19. help TAC
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20. THE CAST

21. Thalina Starkey- Ensemble
This is Thalina’s first show. She is very excited to
be apart of such a wonderful production with
her brother and mom. She would like thank the
directors for letting her be apart of Bye Bye
Birdie.
Tailer Englehart Grotte – Deborah Sue, Suzie
Tailer is excited to be in her second show at TAC. She
was also in I Never Saw Another Butterfly. She is also
playing as Phibstrate in Midsummers Night Dream at L.C.
She loves to sing and act. Tailer would like to thank her
family for the love and support.

22. Sarah Edge- Ensemble
This is Sarah’s first so and she has had so much
fun performing with all her new friends and her
mom and brother. She would like to thank the
directors for the experience.
Ross Niblock – Mr. Johnson
This is Ross's second TAC production. Previously he
played Father Christmas in "The Lion,The Witch and The
Wardrobe." He is appearing with his daughter, Olivia and
is trying his hardest to embarrass the pants off of her.
Ross is extremely proud to appear with such a fine and
exuberant cast. Their youthful excitement and energy is
infectious! So get ready for a case of Birdie flu.

23. Rick Edwards – Harry MacAfee
Rick got involved with Bye Bye Birdie after his
daughter auditioned. He played Sherlock Holmes in
high school, back in 1986. Rick has been happily
married for over 20 years and has worked for KXLY
Radio since 2005. “It's been a fantastic experience”.
Raynin Starkey- Ensemble
This is Raynin’s first show and he has had a blast
doing it. He has had fun meeting new friends and
performing with his sister and mom. He would like to
thank the directors for letting him be apart of this
production.

24. Ray Deonier – Albert Peterson
This is Ray's second production with TAC. He is thrilled to
be performing on the TAC stage again. Ray currently
practices law with Herman, Herman, and Tolley. He
thanks his family for their support and the directors for
this amazing opportunity. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Paige Jackson - Birdie Girl, Teen Chorus
Paige has been in some small school performances
and is on a dance team, but this is her first theater
performance. She has a YouTube channel called,
BlueEyedJackson".

25. Olivia Niblock - Birdie Girl
Bye Bye Birdie is Olivia's fourth play with TAC. When she's not
dazzling audiences, she's an ordinary ...let's face it, an
extraordinary... 3rd grader at Hallett Elementary School, in
Medical Lake. Olivia wants to send a big shout out to our
director, Leah, our choreographer, Bri and our music director,
Cody. SALUTE! “And Dad, stop calling me Peanut!”
Mya Edwards – Penelope Ann
Mya has done plays with many theaters in Spokane. She
was in Singin' in the Rain with CYT, Sorry, Wrong Number!
with Civic, has been in several theater camps with Civic,
and of course, Bye Bye Birdie with TAC. Outside of
theater, she loves doing cover songs on her piano or
ukulele and is in her school's show choir and treble choir.

26. Lisa Miller - Mae Peterson
Lisa is so pleased to be appearing in her first show with TAC. A
recent high school graduate and drama student at Spokane Falls,
recent favorite roles of hers include Miss Frayne in The Compleat
Female Stage Beauty and Charlotte Hay in Moon Over Buffalo. Lisa
would like to thank the artistic team, as well as her own mother for
being the inspiration for this role. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kyra Fowler – Margie
Kyra is 13, and an 8th grader at Libby middle school. She has
always loved singing, but has just recently discovered her love
for theater, and especially musicals! Her past theater
experience includes two SCT productions, and singing in
an ensemble for the Civic Theater production, Jane Eyre. This is
her first performance with TAC. Her hobbies include playing
the piano, reading, swimming, and cross country skiing. She is
also very active in her church.

27. Kelsi Blaser – Kim
This is Kelsi's 20th show since she came back to theater
in late 2011. Kelsi loves singing, dancing, and acting
more than anything else. Kelsi is currently cast in
Rashomom at SFCC, where she is currently a freshman
through the running start program.
Delaney Kahler – Nancy
Delaney started theatre at the age of four and has been
acting ever since. She has been is shows such as
Seussical at Family Learning Center, Charlottes Web here
at TAC and, Beauty and the Beast at Ferris. Delaney is
the Vice President of the TAC Youth Board. She would
like to thank her parents for supporting her and Leah for
the opportunity to be in this amazing show!

28. help TAC
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29. November 7th
6-9 pm $8
food
games
crafts
movies
costume contest

30. Kaed Ruby – Ensemble
Kaed had done two shows at Civic Theater. He likes
to collect coins.
Audrey Dale – Birdie Girl
This is Audrey's first play. She has raced for the Spokane Ski
Racing Association for the past three years. She loves
animals, especially dogs and has a bearded dragon named
Charlie.

31. Daphne Snow – Mrs. MacAfee
Bye Bye Birdie is Daphne's first time on the theater stage, but it's
not her first time performing in front of an audience. In he early
20s, Daphne recorded an album and traveled across the US,
promoting her music. She also helped write and direct a play
called, In Decision, that was performed at her Christian College.
This opportunity at TAC has been a great experience for her.
Jo Jo Kahler – Birdie Girl
This is Jo Jo's third show at TAC. She is good at
singing and acting. This is her favorite show so far.

32. Hudson Kahler-Harvey, Randolf
Hudson has been in five shows previous to this
production. This is his first TAC show although and
he has been having a blast doing it. Outside of TAC
he does Ballet, hangs out with friends, and rides
his bike. He would like to thank Leah, Bri, Cody for
everything they have done and for this
opportunity.
Harris W. Kahler – Ensemble
Hariss loves video games, legos and dancing with his
dance partner, Ryan. He is a 7th grader and is
homeschooled. Harris would like to thank his parents
for driving him to rehearsal and Leah for giving him
this opportunity to be in this awesome show!

33. Grant Peterson – Conrad Birdie
You have seen Grant in The Jungle Book, Cinderella, and
Mulan. He would like to thank his former art teacher
for bringing him into theater. It has become his
passion. Grant loves what TAC and this play has done
for him.
Karlin Kahler - Ursala
Karlin is so excited to be in her 23rd show, and 3rd show at the
her favorite theater! She adores being Events Director on the
TAC youth board. She will be directing her second show, 13 the
Musical this year at her school, The Community School! Karlin
really loves Doritos!!! She would like to thank Leah, Bri and Cody
for teaching her so much through this process! She would also
like to thank everyone involved in putting on this amazing show!

34. Delanry Gunther - Birdie Girl
This is Delaney’s first adventure into theater, and she is so excited to be a
part of this show. She hops you all enjoy!
Deborah Starkey- Mrs. Merkle
Deborah has had such a wonderful time doing
performing with her son and daughter on the TAC
stage. This is her first TAC show. She would like to
thank the directors for the opportunity.

35. Joelle Larson – Teen Girl, Birdie Girl
Bye Bye Birdie is Joelle's first play. Before this, she
had stage fright. It is now easy for her to act and
sing while others are watching. Knowing that the
other cast members have her back is the best
feeling ever. They have become family to her.
Clara Patten – Alice
Clara is an 8th grader at West Valley City School
who enjoys playing the piano, musical theater,
and writing. This is her second show at TAC.
She has also done shows at SCT and Civic. She is
so excited to participate in this production.

36. Caitlin Deonier – Mayor's Wife, Teen Girl
This is Caitlin's third production with TAC. She's glad to be
performing in such a wonderful show. She enjoys playing
the violin, acting and softball. She thanks her friends and
family for their support. She also thanks the directors for
this opportunity. Caitlin hopes you enjoy the show!!
Trevor Rau – Hugo F. Peabody
This is Trevor's first appearance on the TAC stage. His first
show was Peter in Peter Pan and Wendy at SCT. This is his
eighth show since then.

37. Jenna Solberg - Rosie Alvarez
Jenna is very excited and grateful to TAC for the opportunity to play the
role of "Rosie" in Bye Bye Birdie. This is her first role on stage as an
actress, but she is no stranger to theater, being the music teacher and
music director for Cataldo Catholic School's Drama Program for the past
12 years. In addition to directing numerous shows such as Willy Wonka,
Jr, Suessical, The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid, Jr. and Beauty and the
Beast, Jr, she has also played in the pit orchestra for Brigadoon, Annie, My
Fair Lady, Les Miserables, and Bye Bye Birdie! Jenna wants to also thank
her family for supporting her on this musical theater journey. “I couldn't
have done it without you!”

38. Christmas Music Concert
Holiday Songs
Silent Auction
Pastry Goodness
Pictures with
Celebrate the Holidays with TAC
Saint Nick
Good ole’Fun
DEC 6th $8

41. Are you between 13 & 18?
Want to help TAC,
but don’t know how?
Talk to one of our Youth
Board Members to see if you
can help make TAC the best
theater in town!
Help organize Dance Parties,
Fundraisers, Carwashes,
Bake Sales, Award Shows,
the sky is the limit!

42. THE CREW

43. Leah Dach - Director
Leah has been with TAC since almost the
beginning - about 16 years! Starting out as a
teen in the theater, she fell in love with the art
of live performance and has chosen to make it
her life. She has performed all over Spokane,
but her favorite roles include Jane Seymore in
Royal Gambit, Phillia in A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Lucy
in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. She
currently attends EWU to further her
education in theater and english. She enjoying
being with her husband and two children,
reading, and eating.

44. Cody Bray – Music Director
Cody is both a director and performer in the
Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area. He was also the musical
director for TAC's Babes in Toyland, Lake City
Playhouse's High School Musical 2, and Dido and
Aeneas with EWU's Opera Workshop program. He
would like to thank TAC and this cast for all of the fun
with this wonderful production.

45. Brianna Anderson - Choreographer
This is the fourth show Bri has choreographed. Most recently
being Kilroy Was Here at TAC, this last spring. She also helps
run the drama program at Cataldo Catholic School with doing
the Choreography, and in there upcoming show (Mulan Jr.) she
will also be Co-Directing. Bri currently works at The Scoop and
is going to school to get her AA, and then transfer to a four
year college to get a business degree. She also serves on the
Board at TAC as the Parent/Volunteer Coordinator and Chairs
the Youth Board. When she is not at work, TAC, Cataldo, or
School, she enjoys spending time with her friends, family and
boyfriend. She would like to thank Leah, Cody, and Britten for
being such a wonderful team to work with and the cast for
believing in me to teach them (and also putting up with all my
craziness). She would also like to thank her family and
boyfriend for all there support in all her endeavors.

46. Britten Johnson - Stage Manager
Britten has been involved with TAC for almost 10
years. She has watched her children grow up in
the theater and go on to perform at college. She
enjoys traveling, spending time with her family,
and lounging by her pool in the summertime.

47. Emily Travo – Sound Board
Emily has been involved with TAC for six
years, appearing both on stage and and
behind the scenes. She has been rigorously
involved in improv and is so excited to to be
being running sound for the first time in this
production. “Please enjoy the show!”

48. Nicole Anderson - Light Board
This is Nicole's second time doing lights at TAC. If
she isn't doing lights you can usually find her
doing someone's hair and make up or running
the sound board. Nicole is currently a junior at
The Community School and loves every second
of it. She also serves as treasurer on the Youth
Board here at TAC. She would like to thank her
dad and Michael Dach for teaching her
everything thing she knows about theater tech
and her family and friends for support.

49. Auditions: Nov 1st & 2nd
Show Runs: Dec 12th - 21st
Directed By: Kyle Smock
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Corey Kahler, Treasurer
Vikki Bruszer, Secretary
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Brad Bruszer, Theatre Manager
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James Collins, Audition Coordinator
Leah Dach, Artistic Director
Kelley Cullen, Development Director

54. As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary (Although that will technically be at the end of our season), I can’t help
but to look back on the years and think of where TAC came from. We had simple beginnings, a borrowed
performance space, $2 tickets, lighting that literally had to be plugged in one at a time to change scenes. But
that’s the magic of TAC, we don’t always have all the glitz and glamour that others may have, but we’ve
learned to make it all work in our own way. That’s really the fun of being an underdog, we have the ability to
innovate, and think outside the theatre “box”. We’ve come up with ideas that set us apart (The Box, Star TAC
Players, The Youth Board, the TACy’s, Digital Playbill, etc..) while staying true to our roots (being accessible to
anyone with any skill level).
The core mission of TAC is to give anyone a chance at performing live theater, we’re a beginner theater with
flair. Not everyone knows this but at a minimum, 30% of every cast at TAC is new to our stage! That’s HUGE!!
While some may see that as a risk we see it as a calling..everyone deserves their day in the spotlight.
Along the way we’ve learned that no matter how difficult the odds, we are still standing…that’s in no small part
to the absolutely awesome families that have come to TAC. We are truly a theater built by families for families.
We couldn’t do what we do without your support. So while we didn’t come up with a season name this year, I
guess what is most important is that we pay homage to those that have made this theater a success for the
past 20 years…you. But I do like the sound of the “Season of You.”
- Michael Dach
A note from the President of the Board,