Mamma Mia! Creative

Student Director
Emily RrukajEmily Rrukaj is a junior and the student director! She has been involved with Bishop Kenny Theatre since her freshman year. Emily has done sound, directing, and acting and is thrilled to do it again. She would like to especially thank Ms. Wilks and Mr. Dawson for making this production possible, along with the cast and crew for their hard work. She loved watching the show come together through her cast and crew over the past few months. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Stage Manager
Veronica PinateVeronica Pinate is thrilled to be the stage manager for Mamma Mia! She has been a part of the Bishop Kenny Theatre Department for over a year and is excited to exhibit the skills and talents of her wonderful tech crew. Veronica, outside of stage management, enjoys reading, playing the drums, and listening to music. She would like to thank her family and friends, Ms. Wilks, Mr. Dawson, and all the techies for helping her along the way, and she hopes you all enjoy the show!

Wardrobe Manager
Erica Schmitt
Sound Team
Luis Garcia and Angelo Flores 
Lighting design
Sydney McDaniel,lighting manager
Sina Wegerer-Jones Sina Werner -Jones Lighting technician
Michael SchwinnProduction assistant
Emma Conway 
Prop tech
Maura Madigan
production assistant
Jacob Victorino sound intern
Daniela Corado-Valdez make up artist
Brittney Miller
hair design
Ava Tamayo 
make- up artist
Enza Aviles-Garrardmake-up artist
Christine Pulicottil
costume assistant
Karla Flores
hair design
Aresema Eyob
costume assistant
Rosalina Sabra costume assistant
Lily Halehair design
Saint FlorestalRun prop crew
Run-Prop crew Ashley Malacaman
Leighann Geraci
Kara Murphy
Andrea Kurth
Kyleigh Contois
Kyla Lynch
Elizabeth McMahon
Abby Evans
Ava Valenzuela
Isabelle Miel
Ryland Lynch
paint, decorate, create
set design Jordin Pudpud
Angel Henry
Elizabeth Bernards

Choreographer
Krista ThomasKrista Thomas
Dance Instructor - Choreographer - Performer - Dance Studio Owner
Krista Thomas is the owner/CEO of Monarch Ballroom Dance Studio. She has owned a
dance studio since 1996 and taught thousands of students dances including waltz,
tango, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha, swing, hustle, salsa, bachata, Viennesse waltz, country
two step, Irish dance & line dancing. She also specializes in choreographing wedding
dances for the bride and groom, father and daughter, mother and son as well as
dances for the whole family or bridal party. Krista also choreographs dances for
Quinceanera's, and other special events.
Krista has choreographed over 40 group show dances with themes like
Cinderella, Zorro, Riverdance, Blue Danube, White Christmas, A Chorus Line,
Little Mermaid, Singin' in the Rain, and many more.
She has participated in First Coast Dancing with the Stars to benefit Beaches
Fine Arts Series for 10 years partnering with leaders of Jacksonville in dance
performances and won with partner Aaron Bean-Senator and John Regan-City
Manager of St. Augustine, other partners include Rick Mullaney- Director Public
Policy Institute Jacksonville University, Curtis Ford-President /CEO Habitat for
Humanity, Kris Budrham-Partner Lydecker LLP, , Rodger Baldwin-Probate
Solutions, and Patrick Carrin-Wells Fargo.
Krista led the Ballroom Dance Club at Christ's Church Academy for over 15
years and taught the dance program for Manners for Life with Kaye Simonetta
for over 15 years as well.
Krista donates dance lesson packages to dozens of charity events annually and
volunteers many hours of dance instruction to groups and individuals to
support the community and share the experience of dance with those who
have yet to explore it.
While she loves teaching dance, her first priority is mother to her four
daughters Haley, Lily, Ruby and Gracey. Krista has called Jacksonville home for
over 35 years and enjoys living and working in this wonderful community.
Monarch Ballroom Dance Studio
9850-9 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, Fl. 32257
904-730-7900
www.monarchballroomdance.com
www.latindancejax.co

Music
Michael Jenkins Mr. Jenkins is our BK Music Director and a vital member of our Performing Arts team.

Associate Director - faculty cameo D and D
Osmar Dawson Mr. Dawson teaches math and loves theatre and dance so he is a natural for our team!

D and D - faculty cameo
Tristen Dooley A special thank you for joining Mr. Dawson as our faculty cameo team - Dand D

Executive Producer/ BK Theatre Director
Jeanie Wilks Original Creative Team
It takes so many people to make a production come to life and I am grateful to everyone who supports the Performing Arts at BKHS!
The core team is often referred to as Math, Music, and Mischief and each of us has rightfully earned their title.
A special thanks to our Principal Todd Orlando; Vice Principal Michael Broach; our activities coordinator, Mary Ritter; James Nackashi and Mike Murphy for construction; our BK Tech team; and parents and friends of the Arts who support us through donations, food for rehearsals and backstage, and by being present here for the shows.
We are grateful to each of you!