Mamma Mia! Creative

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Student Director
Emily Rrukaj
Emily 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!
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Stage Manager
Veronica Pinate
Veronica 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!
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Wardrobe Manager
Erica Schmitt
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Sound Team
Luis Garcia and Angelo Flores
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Lighting design
Sydney McDaniel,
lighting manager
Sina Wegerer-Jones Sina Werner -Jones
Lighting technician
Michael Schwinn
Production assistant
Emma Conway
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Prop tech
Maura Madigan
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production assistant
Jacob Victorino
sound intern
Daniela Corado-Valdez
make up artist
Brittney Miller
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hair design
Ava Tamayo
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make- up artist
Enza Aviles-Garrard
make-up artist
Christine Pulicottil
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costume assistant
Karla Flores
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hair design
Aresema Eyob
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costume assistant
Rosalina Sabra
costume assistant
Lily Hale
hair design
Saint Florestal
Run 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
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Choreographer
Krista Thomas
Krista 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
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Music
Michael Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins is our BK Music Director and a vital member of our Performing Arts team.
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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!
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D and D - faculty cameo
Tristen Dooley
A special thank you for joining Mr. Dawson as our faculty cameo team - Dand D
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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!