MEET THE CAST OF SOMETHING'S AFOOT

(In Order of Appearance)
Heidi-Liz Johnson
Lettie

Heidi-Liz Johnson is excited to join this energetic and talented ensemble cast in this marvelous mystery musical. Last seen as the Wicked Witch in Hale’s The Wizard of Oz, previous Hale shows include My Fair Lady (Mrs. Hopkins/ Ensemble), Phantom (Ensemble) Footloose (Eleanor/Ensemble), 9 to 5 (Missy Hart/Ensemble) and A Christmas Carol (Fred’s Wife/Ensemble). Heidi is grateful to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian and Lincoln for inviting her to perform again on her favorite stage. 
Geoffrey Goorin
Flint

Geoffrey Goorin is thrilled to be back for his second Hale production. Credits include The Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion), Shrek (Shrek) and The Addams Family (Uncle Fester). Involved in theater since childhood, Geoff writes, directs, produces and acts for Murder and a Meal Dinner Theatre. Special thanks to Dave and Corrin, his gorgeous children for inspiring him, his mother Roz and his late father, Stanley who taught him that laughter is everyone's best medicine. Enjoy the show!
Malcolm Hooper
Clive

Malcolm Hooper sends special thanks to Dave, Corrin and Cambrian for the opportunity to be in this fun musical with such a talented cast! Malcolm can also be seen in Heaven Can Wait and was in The Man Who Came to Dinner. He also was in Harvey (E.J. Lofgren), Bye Bye Birdie (The Mayor), and for the last three years as the Ghost of Christmas Future in Hale’s A Christmas Carol. He hopes you enjoy the show!
JACQUELINE BRECKER
Hope Langdon

Jacqueline Brecker is thrilled to be returning to the Hale stage! Recent credits include Carousel (Louise), The Sound of Music (Liesl), Footloose (Ariel), Legally Blonde (Serena), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie). Jacqueline sends lots of love and positive energy to all of her supportive friends and family with special thanks to Dave, Corrin, Lincoln and Cambrian for the experience!
STEPHEN SERNA
Dr. Grayburn

Stephen Serna is a huge Agatha Christie fan so he’s really excited to be in this show! He just wrapped up the role of the evil Clayton in Tarzan. Other Hale credits: Lend Me a Tenor (Tito Merelli), Phantom (Philippe), Hairspray (Corny Collins) and Damn Yankees (Young Joe). Stephen performs at many other valley theaters including The Palms, Desert Stages and Theatre Works. He thanks Cambrian for this opportunity and Danny for all the love and support!
Matthew R. Harris
Nigel Rancour

Matthew R. Harris is thrilled to be back at Hale where he last appeared in Tarzan (Prof. Porter). Other stage credits include The Wizard of Oz (Professor Marvel/The Wizard), Phantom (Cholet), Footloose (Uncle Wes/Cop/Principal), 9 to 5 (Dick/Detective), Into The Woods (Cinderella's Prince), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Trevor), and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Pseudolus). To cast/crew "Thanks for all the laughs!" To Mom, Dad, family, and friends -"I Love You ALL!!!”
Ami Porter
Lady Grace Manley-Prowe

Ami Porter is thrilled to return to the Hale Centre Theatre stage where she recently performed in the role of Miss Preen in the hilarious production of The Man Who Came to Dinner. Ami’s previous theatre opportunities include: Bertha (Boeing Boeing), Kate (The Cripple of Inishmaan) and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as Hecuba (The Trojan Women). She sends a big thank you to her family and all the staff, crew, and cast for this opportunity!
Mark Kleinman
Colonel Gillweather

Mark Kleinman, an ariZoni Best Actor, returns to the Hale stage where he was Alfie Doolittle in My Fair Lady. He is also currently in Heaven Can Wait as Mr. Jordan. Other Hale credits include: Scrooge (A Christmas Carol – 4 years) Emile de Becque (South Pacific), and Old Joe (Damn Yankees). Other favorite roles include: Rodolfo (La Boheme), Faust (Faust), Lt. Cable (South Pacific), and Jacob (Joseph … Dreamcoat). Thanks to Cambrian, Lincoln, Dave, Corrin, family and friends.
Janis Webb
Miss Tweed

Janis Webb is thrilled to be back on the Hale stage in her seventh production. Previous roles include Eulalie Shinn in The Music Man, General Cartwright in Guys and Dolls, Mrs. Boyle in The Mousetrap, Reverend Mother in Nunsense, Mrs. Medlock in The Secret Garden and Mrs. Higgins in My Fair Lady. Janis hold an M.F.A. in Theater Arts from University of California, Irvine. Special thanks to Cambrian, Lincoln, David and Corrin for the opportunity. Love to Dennis!
CURTIS LUNT
Geoffrey

Curtis Lunt is excited to return to Hale's stage where he recently starred as Tarzan in Tarzan. As a youth he performed in A Christmas Carol, The King and I, The Music Man, Camelot, and Pinocchio. Curtis graduated from Highland High where he was captain of the basketball and volleyball teams, sang in Carnegie Hall with choir, and represented Gilbert as a youth ambassador to China. He is studying music therapy at ASU. Love to his family!
Cambrian James
Director / Choreographer

Cambrian James is well-known for his versatile staging throughout the nation. He is a multi-award winning director and choreographer for Tarzan, The Wizard of Oz, My Fair Lady, Footloose, Damn Yankees and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Cambrian has enjoyed a long career as an actor and dancer in Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Crazy For You (Bobby Child), The King and I (the King) and Hairspray (Edna Turnblad). Thanks to Dave, Corrin, Lincoln, Kelly, Laszlo and the very talented cast for their hard work.
Lincoln Wright
Music Director

Lincoln Wright is delighted to work with this marvelous cast. He has been music director for many Hale shows including Tarzan, The Wizard of Oz, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Phantom, and Hairspray. Lincoln was last seen on the Hale stage at the piano in Forever Plaid; in A Christmas Carol as Fezziwig and the Undertaker. He is also a pianist for Ballet Etudes and Ballet Arizona. Thanks to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, and Kelly for their guidance and support.