Jukebox 2025 Playbill | Strand Theatre

THE EARL AND RACHEL SMITH STRAND THEATRE PRESENTS

JULY 18-27 , 2025

PRODUCTION TEAM

Directed By
SHANE DELANCEY

Choreographer
ZAC PHELPS

Music Director
KEVIN SANDERS

Vocal Director
HOLT MCCARLEY

Lighting Design
BEN PERKINS

Set Design
JULIAN MARTIN

Costume Coordinators
AMANDA EDGERTON WEST
SANDY ADAMS

Lighting Operator
JUDE SCHIFFER

Sound Technician
CHRIS GRAHAM

Costume Assistant
KATIE HARMON

Production Manager
CAMILLA SANDERS

Production Assistant
RANDALL RYE

Score Writer
KEVIN SANDERS
ROB OPITZ

CAST

DEVONTAE BOLES

Devontae was born and raised in Miami. With a passion for acting he made the sacrifice to move to Atlanta to pursue his dream. After being in Atlanta for three years, he has been blessed to be apart of three musicals , including the Caribbean musical Once in this Island, DreamGirls, and The Color Purple. Aside from being an actor, Devontae also has a passion for entertaining the world via social media with occasional skits, lifestyle, and fitness content. Devontae is extremely excited and humbled to be apart of the show Jukebox , as he grew up listening to all of the great Motown artists that paved the way for music all across the world. Special thanks to everyone who cast him to be a part of this production!

ANYA BRAY

Anya is a versatile performer and creative professional with a bachelor’s in performing arts from Savannah College of Art and Design. She has a strong background in singing as well as dance. She has performed in local theaters and film projects. In addition to acting, singing, and performing, Anya is also a vocal instructor and content creator. She gives special thanks to God and her family for all their support and love.

AVANNI CHERIE

Avanni is so excited to be returning for her third year at Marietta’s Strand Theatre for another theatrical appearance! Previous Regional credits include: Ragtime (City Springs Theatre Company), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (City Springs Theatre Company), and for her third time, Jukebox Giants: Motown & More! (Earl & Rachel Smith Strand Theatre). Graduate of Reinhardt University. She gives thanks to God, her family, and to show director Shane DeLancey, production director Camilla Sanders, and choreographer Zac Phelps, along with friends, and crew! Instagram/Youtube: @avannicherie

CHRIS COOK

As an Atlanta-based performer and teaching artist, Chris Cook is more than delighted for his Jukebox Giants debut. Since studying Musical Theatre at Reinhardt University (23’) he’s been able to showcase himself as a triple threat in shows such as; A Christmas Tradition (Strand ‘22 and ‘24), A Chorus Line (HP ‘24), Papa Didn’t Take No Mess (Cormier ‘24), Stepp Stewart’s Night At The Disco (Dynamite Productions ‘22), Five Guys Named Moe (MTITS ‘22), as well as other amazing productions throughout the Atlanta area. He would like to thank his family and friends for their never-ending love and support on his artistic journey! Instagram & TikTok : @CWRISTOPHER

ASHTON HARDEN

Ashton, hailing from Warner Robins, GA, is currently a junior at Kennesaw State University. Television: The Ms Pat Show (BET). Film: Young (SCAD), The Pulse Of Time (SCAD). Theatre: Sondheim On Sondheim (KSU), Mother Of God (Southwest Arts), Pippin (KSU), The Color Purple (Marietta Theatre in The Square), Bonnie & Clyde (Marietta Theatre Co.), Reefer Madness (KSU), Newsies (Ronald Barnes Theatre), The SpongeBob Musical (Ronald Barnes Theatre), Freaky Friday (Theatre Macon), and Singing in the Rain (Theatre Macon). @ashtonjharden

MAURICE JERRY

Maurice is super excited to be joining this amazing cast and to make his Strand debut.He is a NY native and a SUNY Cortland Musical Theatre Alum. Previous credits include Violet (Roswell Theatre) Sister Act U/S(Aurora Theatre), Amelie U/S, Wild With Happy U/S, Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 U/S (Horizon Theatre), Beautiful the Carol King Musical (Aurora Theatre), Sweat (Woodstock Arts), as well as a MainStage Performer for Disney Cruise Line. He would like to thank his parents and friends for always being a light in his life and always pushing him to do better. Enjoy the Show!IG:@mauricej24

KRISTIN KENEBREW

Kristin is excited to be back at The Strand to join the Jukebox Giants: Motown & More cast once again. She can’t get enough of the dancing and singing these iconic hits! Kristin graduated from the University of South Alabama, where she received her B.F.A. in Theatre Performance with a concentration in acting. Some of her most recent credits include Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Disco Donna) at Players by the Sea and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Janelle Woods/Shirelle) at The Alhambra Theatre and Dining in Jacksonville, FL. She has also been seen in The Color Purple (Ensemble, Squeak u/s) and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Swing) at Red Mountain Theatre in Birmingham AL, RENT (Mimi Marquez) at Joe Jefferson Playhouse in Mobile, AL, as well as Clybourne Park (Francine/Lena) and Major Barbara (Mrs. Baines) at Theatre U.S.A. She hopes you all enjoy the show and all of its nostalgia. A special thank you to Shane and The Strand! Kristin also sends many thanks to her family and friends for their unwavering love and support!

SAMANTHA ROBINSON

Samantha is excited to make her Strand debut ! She attends University of Alabama at Birmingham as a Senior Musical Theatre student. She was recently seen in Donna Summer at Red Mountain and Freaky Friday as a UAB co-production. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support and especially her mom for always being a phone call away and her best friend. She hopes you enjoy the show!

CREW

SHANE DELANCEY ★ Director

After directing previous Strand productions Grease (2025), Rock of Ages (2024), A Christmas Tradition (2017 – 2024), and the ABBA/Bee Gees Song and Dance Spectacular (2022), Shane is happy to be back at Marietta’s favorite theatre to present Jukebox Giants: Motown & More for the seventh time! Other recent directing credits include Monty Python’s Spamalot, Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at City Springs Theatre Company.

In addition to productions at The Strand, Shane has also regularly created original content for City Springs Theatre Company, Wilson Pickett Legacy, Bravo Dance Center, Davis Direction Foundation, Entertainment Design Group, The Entertainment Department and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Shane is Senior Producer and Manager of Special Events at Stone Mountain Park. He has been recognized internationally for his award-winning productions, being a ten-time Best Overall Production nominee by the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) and a two-time recipient of the coveted award.

ZAC PHELPS ★ Choreographer

Zac is an award-winning choreographer, director, and actor. He previously served as founding Artistic Director for Marietta Theatre Company for three years. Zac has performed in, directed and choreographed many productions at The Strand including: 1940’s Radio Hour, Whose Wives Are They Anyway, Jukebox Giants: Motown & More!, A Christmas Tradition, AbbaBeegees Musical Review, Little Shop of Horrors, Forever Plaid, and Footloose. Zac has also been recognized for his direction and choreography work for high schools that have been nominated for Shuler Hensley Awards.

Regional performing credits include: Fiddler on the Roof (City Springs Theatre Company); Bullets Over Broadway (Georgia Ensemble Theatre); Les Misérables (Alliance Theatre); Big River (Atlanta Lyric Theatre); Silence! The Musical (Onstage Atlanta); Great American Trailer Park Musical (Marietta Theatre Company).

HOLT McCARLEY ★ Vocal Director

Holt is an Atlanta-based music director and educator. Regional credits include: Amélie & Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Horizon), The Light in the Piazza, Spring Awakening, Next to Normal, Assassins, The Secret Garden, Lippa’s The Wild Party, & The Last Five Years (Jennie T. Anderson), Footloose, The Wedding Singer & All Shook Up (City Springs Conservatory), Company & Reefer Madness (Kennesaw State), and Violet (Roswell Arts Center). Holt received Atlanta’s Suzi Bass Award for Outstanding Music Direction in both 2023 (Next to Normal) and 2024 (Great Comet of 1812).

JULIAN MARTIN ★ Set Design

Julian is excited to join the staff at The Strand in a full-time capacity serving as Technical Director. He has over 15 years experience with technical production in audio, film, tv, live concerts and events. His recent favorite projects include Saw X, Dr. Fright’s Dead Man’s Party, Rock of Ages, and Shrek The Musical Jr. Julian would like to thank The Strand for the opportunity and the cast and crew for putting this amazing show together!

AMANDA EDGERTON WEST ★ Costume Coordinator

Amanda Edgerton West is an Atlanta based costume designer whose work has been seen on stage at City Springs Theatre (Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, Holiday Inn), the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the Aurora Theatre, Horizons Theatre, and Gordon State College where she is also a resident designer. Amanda also works as a stitcher in film and is a proud member of IATSE 479. She holds a MFA in costume design from the University of Georgia and a BA in theatre from the George Washington University.

SANDY ADAMS ★ Costume Coordinator

Sandy Adams has worked in costuming for the City Springs Theatre Company, the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Spelman College, Georgia State University, and Reinhardt University. She served as the lead designer for Pebblebrook High School (CCCEPA). Most recently, she created many of the costumes for the Clothes Story Exhibit, a traveling exhibition of historical costumes.

KATIE HARMON ★ Costume Assistant

Katie Harmon is so excited to be back working with the Strand! She recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a dual degree and majors in Theatre and Marketing. Recent credits include Cabaret (Stage Manager), Anastasia: Youth Edition (Stage Manager), and Shrek Jr. (Stage Manager). She would like to thank The Strand team for inviting her to be a part of this journey and her family and friends for their constant support.

CHRIS GRAHAM ★ Sound Technician

Chris has worked as a AVL Tech for over seven years doing live shows, events, concerts, and theater. Chris has previously worked on Movies Under The Stars, Caffeine and Octane, Dr. Frights Dead Man’s Party, Holiday In The Park Sixflags. Chris would like to thank the staff at The Strand for the opportunity to work alongside them in such an awesome show.

JUDE SCHIFFER ★ Lighting Operator

Jude has worked with the Tech Department at The Strand since November 2024. They are an honors graduate of Pebblebrook High School and the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts magnet program. They received their training with CCCEPA as a Tech Theatre Major and Drama Minor, specializing as a stage manager and lighting designer. They have received honors such as the Technical Theatre Leadership Award and the Celebrated Technical Theatre Achievement Award for their work with CCCEPA. Theatre performance credits include: A Chorus Line (CCCEPA – Stage Manager), Once On This Island (CCCEPA – Master Electrician and ALD), Clybourne Park (CCCEPA – Lighting Designer). Though a recent addition to the Strand team, Jude is very appreciative for the opportunities it has given them.

CAMILLA SANDERS ★ Production Manager

Camilla has worked at The Strand Theatre for the past eight years and is now serving as the Production Director. She is a professional pianist and vocalist and has spent 30 years performing in the US. Her favorite recent performance was singing on top of the Colony Square helipad for the “Jazz In The Sky” series at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. Camilla would like to thank her family and friends for all the love, laughter and that rockin’ rooftop party just before tech week. And a very special thank you to Andy Gaines and the Strand staff for making work feel like home away from home. @camillasandersmusic

RANDALL RYE ★ Production Assistant

Randall is a new addition to the Strand’s tech department, He is an honors graduate of Kennesaw Mountain High School. His theater experience includes: Frozen Jr, Spamalot, Lion King Jr, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid Jr, and Sweeney Todd (Kennesaw Mountain High school). Randall would like to thank his parents, Zoe, and his grandma for supporting him throughout the years.

BAND

Music Director, Pianist
KEVIN SANDERS

Pianist
ANNIE COOK

Guitar
SEAN THROWER
SCOTT LOFRANCO

Bass
BILL PRITCHARD
CHRIS RIGGENBACH

Saxophone
MICHAEL OPITZ
RAPHAEL DE JESUS

Trumpet
ROB OPITZ
BRANDON AUSTIN

Drums
NICH GANNON
JONAH SANDERS

Pianist
ANNIE COOK

Guitar
SEAN THROWER
SCOTT LOFRANCO

Bass
BILL PRITCHARD
CHRIS RIGGENBACH

Saxophone
MICHAEL OPITZ
RAPHAEL DE JESUS

Trumpet
ROB OPITZ
BRANDON AUSTIN

Drums
NICH GANNON
JONAH SANDERS

KEVIN SANDERS ★ Music Director, Pianist

Kevin Sanders is a pianist, composer, and music director based in Metro Atlanta who has been playing professionally since the age of 18. His playing career has taken him all over the US
and he has spent the past six years serving as Music Director for several projects at The Strand Theatre: A Christmas Tradition, Jukebox Giants: Motown & More, Rock of Ages, 1940’s Radio Hour, and Strand Ole Opry. Kevin has toured with Georgia Players Guild’s Queen, Led Zeppelin and Eagles tribute shows since 2017. With a background that encompasses jazz, rock, and country music styles, Kevin continues to maintain a continuous schedule of performances in concerts, theater productions, and corporate events.

ANNIE COOK ★ Pianist

Annie has music directed or accompanied hundreds of musicals in Venues ranging from the Kennedy Center in DC to the Barter Theater in Abingdon, VA. She also serves as accompanist for the Atlanta Music Project. Her side gig is acting in film and tv. (IMDB Annie Cook). Playing with these talented musicians is always a blast. Enjoy this fun show!

BILL PRITCHARD ★ Bass

Bill has been an active freelance musician since he moved to Atlanta in 2001. He holds degrees in Music Management and Classical Performance in tuba and recently finished a jazz performance bass degree from Kennesaw State University. He plays bass for the live band heavy metal karaoke, Metalsome. He also plays a number of shows at The Strand, plays with the jazz group The Troy Brown Collective and plays bass with the prog metal band Sight of Theia.

CHRIS RIGGENBACH ★ Bass

Chris has played bass with Josh Groban, Chloe Agnew, Joe Gransden, Gary Motley, Wycliffe Gordon, Victor Goines, Ted Howe, Audrey Shakir, Karla Harris, Gavin Ahearn Trio, Jerry Fields & Vecinos del Mundo, Keith David, Sarah Partridge, Marcus Lewis, Josh Lawrence, Raphael Imbert, Matt Catingub, Macon Pops, Jens Lindemann, Atlanta Pops Orchestra, Atlanta Opera, Atlanta Wind Symphony, Jazz Legacy Big Band, 4th Ward Afro Klezmer Orchestra, and Gold Sparkle Band among many others.

Other performance credits include the musicals Wicked, Cats, Anything Goes, Camelot, Beehive, The Sound of Music, Catch Me If You Can, Dreamgirls, Bonnie & Clyde, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. In 2010, Chris performed in Poland with the Josh Lawrence Jazz 3 at The Sopot Molo Jazz Festival and the jazz club Piwnica pod Baranami in Kraków. In 2024, Chris performed with his jazz trio at the Saraswati Jazz Fest in Poland. Chris holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from Georgia State University and teaches bass at Emory University and Oglethorpe University.

SEAN THROWER ★ Guitar

Sean is a versatile Atlanta-based guitarist with an eclectic performance history. As a classical guitarist, he has concertized as a soloist, with ensembles including the multi-cultural Surya Ensemble, and orchestras. Thrower has also performed for many musicals and Broadway productions at locations including Atlanta’s historic Fox Theater. As a contemporary guitarist, he has shared the stage with artists/groups including Chloë Agnew (formerly of Celtic Woman), Rick Ross, Griogair Labhruidh (formerly of Afro-Celt Sound System), Keith Carlock (Steely Dan), The Atlanta Pops, The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus, Jessica Vosk (Broadway performer), David Phelps (vocalist). Thrower is also co-founder of the modern acoustic guitar duo, Terminus Falls. He has authored three books on guitar and is currently on faculty at Kennesaw State University, Berry College, and Reinhardt University. He also runs his own lesson studio, Thrower Guitar Studio. For more information, visit www.seanthrower.com.

SCOTT LOFRANCO ★ Guitar

With over 20 years of professional playing experience, Scott is a guitarist versed in rock, jazz, blues, funk, R&B, Americana, country, bluegrass, gospel, and contemporary worship music. Since moving to Atlanta in 2007, he has built a solid reputation for his ability to cover a broad range of musical genres. Scott’s musical theater experience includes shows such as The Wild Party (OnStage Atlanta) Rent (KSU), Once on This Island (KSU), Light in the Piazza (Jennie T. Anderson Theatre), and Memphis: The Musical (Pebblebrook High School). Scott is a licensed attorney and has practiced law since 2005. In 2021, he chose to pursue another degree in Jazz Guitar Performance at KSU, where he studies under Atlanta-based jazz guitarist, Trey Wright.

NICH GANNON ★ Drums

Growing up in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Nich was first introduced to the drumset in 5th grade. His first kit was an old drum set his father found on the back porch of an abandoned house. After high school Nich went on to study percussion at Young Harris College, where he graduated. After receiving his Bachelor’s in Music, Nich attended Georgia State University where he received his Master’s in Jazz Studies. While at GSU, Nich had the opportunity to attend masterclasses and perform alongside many nationally renowned artists including Grammy Award Winning Trumpeter Randy Brecker(Brecker Brothers), Curtis Lundy(Betty Carter), Ignacio Berroa, Rene Marie, and many others. As a performer Nich has played alongside and recorded with local artists such as Hughes Taylor, Jordan Maye, The Ides of June, Rob Leines, Barry Richman, and many others.

JONAH SANDERS ★ Drums

Jonah has worked with the Tech Department at The Strand for the past two years and has performed with the Strand Ole Opry since 2021. He is a recent Honors Graduate of Kennesaw Mountain High School and the former Percussion Captain of The Kennesaw Mountain High School Band. He is a member of the 2025 GMEA All-State Symphonic Band and the 2025 GMEA All-State Percussion Ensemble. Theatre performance credits include: Sweeney Todd (Kennesaw Mountain HS – Pit Percussionist), Rock of Ages (Strand Theatre-Stagehand), and Beauty & The Beast (Kennesaw Mountain HS – Pit Percussionist). Jonah would like to thank his family and Ben Perkins for teaching him his foundation.

MICHAEL OPITZ ★ Saxophone

Atlanta-based saxophonist Michael Opitz is a versatile musician equally at home in a big band, chamber ensemble, orchestral pit, or rock band. Thus far, Michael has appeared with a variety of artists including Tim Armacost, Todd Williams, Geof Bradfield, Carl Allen, Wycliffe Gordon, and Chantae Cann. As a sideman, Michael has appeared frequently in the Joe Gransden Big Band, the Atlanta Latin Jazz Orchestra, and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra Jazz Ensemble. During his time studying at Kennesaw State University, Michael was able to travel to Italy, as well as perform at a wide variety of jazz clubs including Café 290, Churchill Grounds, the Velvet Note, and the Blue Note in New York. As an educator, Michael has taught clinics at numerous high schools and middle schools in Atlanta, as well as serving on faculty at the Atlanta International School and Reinhardt University as a woodwind instructor. Michael received his Master’s in Jazz Performance from Northern Illinois University in 2021 and currently teaches privately while performing around the metro-Atlanta area.

RAPHAEL DE JESUS ★ Saxophone

Raphael is a Musician/Educator who has called Georgia home since 2005. Having fallen in love with music at an early age, he would study Jazz Performance at KSU and soon would join the Atlanta music scene. Well versed among a multitude of genres and instruments he loves to share his talent in as many ways as possible, whether that be in performance or education. When not doing anything musically related he can often be found enjoying time with his dog “Duck”.

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STRAND STAFF & BOARD

STAFF

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Executive Director

Manda Costoulas
Operations Director

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Facilities and Events Director

Camilla Sanders
Production Director

Julian Martin
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Jackie Garvin
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BOARD

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Holly Tuchman, Chair
Terri Guthrie, Vice Chair
Ron King, Treasurer, Finance Chair
Tracy Styf, Secretary

Cassandra Buckalew, Facilities Chair
Kim Gresh, Past Chair, Nominating Chair, Development Chair
Mazi Mazloom, Governance Chair
Dana Johnson, Governance Chair
Stan Wise, Development Chair
The Honorable Latonia Hines, Liaison to Advisory Board

Linda Beggs
Wendy Bunch
Lindsey Burruss
Lisa Crossman
Jay Cunningham
Karen Hallacy
Arnold Huffman
Stephen Imler
Don Keller
Karen Lockhart
The Honorable Sam Olens
David Persson

ADVISORY BOARD
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The Honorable Roy Barnes
Michael Bohling
Deanne Bonner
Bill Bruton, Jr.
Katy Ruth Camp
Luci Hogue
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Jackie McMorris
JK Murphy
The Honorable Bert Reeves
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The Honorable Devan Seabaugh
Alice Summerour

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Ron Carter
The Honorable William Dunaway
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Becky Paden
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