The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon Creative

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Student Director
Suzie Baalbergen*
“Give it another day, and if you still hate it after that day, you give it another day. And you keep going like that, forever. That's what working is. But it's not all bad. They pay you, and you get to go home after and say "What a day!" and cry." — Linda Belcher: Bob’s Burgers.
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Student Director
Grant Yeadon*
Grant is so excited to be Student Directing along with his other Student Director, Suzie. He thanks anyone who supported him along the way, specifically his Mom. Previously being in cast and with previous leadership experience outside GMS Productions, Grant feels as if Directing has brought new friendships, and responsibilities. He would as well like to thank Ms. Keith for the opportunity! He hopes you take part in seeing, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon!
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Stage Manager
Audrey Warren*
"I'd like to thank my parents, and my manager." - Darwin, The Amazing World of Gumball
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Stage Manager and Choreographer
Angie Mendez*
“Venture outside your comfort zone.The rewards are worth it.” - Rapunzel, Tangled
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Production Assistant
Raina Clark
I'm Raina Clark. I have not performed or helped with any shows before, but I have performed in other sports like cheer and gymnastics. I have had an amazing time working on the spring show and can't wait till performing day!! Seeing the backstage things and all the time and effort all the cast and everyone else puts into this show is amazing, and i'm so excited to see them perform it and how well everyone will do. Even all the tiny things are so much fun to help out with and watch to see it happen. I can't wait to do this again and many times after!
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Production Assistant
Anna McKinley
Anna McKinley is very exited to be a production assistand for the Brother Grimm Spectacuathon. She is a 6th grader at GMS. She figure skates and does many things at the school. She wants to thank her parents and grandparents for all the support and guidance.
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Tech Manager
Peter Nagy*
Hi! This is my third production where I've done tech. I've run lights and sounds before, so I know my stuff. Thanks to Ms. Keith for letting me hone my skills!
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Tech Assistant
Holden Smith
Thanks to my sister, Peyton Smith, and Mr. Haeger for getting me interested in tech.
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Set Design
Belle Martin*
Belle likes to hike and hang with her friends. She would like to thank her family and the crew for making the set happen.
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Crew Lead
Kendall Sites*
This is my second year doing theater at Grassland and I love it. My friends are amazing, its super chill and it is a very positive environment. Thank you to Grant for getting me to do production team with him, I am so glad to be part of it. Thank you Ms.Keith for having me as a year-rounder and a member of production team. Love y'all!
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Costumes and Make-Up
Mia Jansen*
As middle school comes to an end, I realize how many blessings I have. Including my family who makes me laugh and supports me in whatever I do. I also think that my friend group has had a great impact on my life this last year. And of course I need to thank Jesus for letting this all happen and for being the person that I always turn to.
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Props Master
Raleigh Lawrence*
Hi!! I´m Raleigh but my friends call me Rals sometimes. My first play that I had EVER done at Grassland or ever was Game of Tiaras in 6th grade! I was in set crew and I think its pretty cool to think that I went from crew all the way to production team :) My hobbies are painting, crafting, and sewing, my favorite animal is a leopard gecko and my favorite book is Turtle in Paradise! Huge thanks to my parents for raising me for 13 years and paying for my theatre camps, and thanks to my closest friends, Abby Maxwell, Vesper Von Stoops (VVV) and Caroline Converse for always being there for me and supporting my love for animals, taxidermy and my other odd obsessions!! Love y’all
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House Manager
Finn Pennekamp
Thank you for coming and watching our play!
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Crew
Blake Breinig*
I am Blake, I play hockey and this is the first show i have worked on before and it was a fun experience meeting and working with new people
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Crew
Joleen Curtis*
stay dululu and ur dreams will become trululu !!!!!!!🥰❤ - Michael Jackson prolly.
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Crew
Marion Hicks*
It's fun to witness and be a part of such a fun thing like theater
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Crew
Ruby Jane O'Quinn*
"Life has no remote, get up and change it yourself."
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Crew
Layla Williams*
It is such a fun experience to be here working with these amazing people. The set crew has been a great time.
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Crew
James Harrison
Thanks Aunt Cass.
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Crew
Violet Horne
I joined set crew because I wanted to be a part of the play to support Gigi :)
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Crew
Katie Nicole Jones
Hi my name is Katie.I am very excited to help set crew.Thank you to my friends Evelyn and Gigi for saying I should do this. I do other sports such as Dance and Cheer! One of biggest accomplishments is that I have preformed at that Grand Old Opry for dance! I hope you enjoy the show!
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Crew
Zoe Anderson
Zoe Anderson Is very exited to be working on The Brothers Grimm!
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Crew
Elsa Beck
I am Elsa Beck and I am part of the spring play set crew. I am the Vice President of student council, and I enjoy helping the school. I also enjoy riding horses and playing tennis.
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Crew
Emmy Beck
I'm Emmy Beck, a sixth grade student part of the set crew for the spring play here at Grassland. One thing I participate in is student council and I enjoy participating in school activities. I also do horseback riding down near Leipers Fork.
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Crew
Gemma Brunger
I am so happy to be apart of this wonderful Team!!!!
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Crew
Jacqueline Donahue
I'm in 6th grade and I love to play soccer
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Crew
Audrey Earwood
I would like to thank my parents for always getting me to rehearsals. I would also like to thank my friends at school who have always helped me when I didn't know about something going on. I have been crew in the GMS Holiday Spectacular and now The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. I hope to keep having an opportunity to be in a theatre community like the one at GMS.
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Crew
Gracie Herrera
I wanted to be an usher because it is fun to greet people and it seems fun to be in the crew.
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Crew
Pearl Krieg
Pearl Krieg is in 6th grade and this is her first year in a play. She has also been in the Holiday Spectacular, but she is so excited to be a part of the crew. She wants to thank Angie for helping backstage and giving advice when she did not know something.
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Crew
Jaiden Olsen
I'm in the 6th grade and on the bowling team.
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Crew
Matthias Ovion
Matthias Ovion is currently a sixth grader at GMS. He is so excited for you all to see this wonderful show that we have all worked so hard on!
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Crew
Quinn Peterson
I have not done any shows for the school but i have done around 5 in a camp. I have enjoyed helping out with what I an especially when I got to help cut the wood. I really like helping out behind the stage!!! Cant wait to help with more shows in the future!
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Crew
Maddox Thigpen
I like video games, hanging out with family, and food.
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Crew
Marin Townsend
My name is Marin. I am in 6th grade and I enjoy working behind the sets and helping people back there. I enjoy reading. Currently I am reading a book called IQ. I have played many sports including soccer, swimming, volleyball, and tennis. I have only been in one before and that was Grassland Spectacular. I love working in shows and watching the show.
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Director-Resident Drama Queen
Jennifer Keith
Jennifer Keith is directing her 21st production at GMS. As a student here, she was involved in several productions under the direction of the late Sandy Sullivan, a true legend in the Grassland Community. After leaving GMS, Ms. Keith attended Franklin High School where she appeared in every major stage production during her four years there. Upon graduation, she studied at the College of Charleston where she majored in Education with a minor in Theatre. She quickly found a home at her former middle school and created the Theatre class the next year. Thank you to all the parents that were so incredibly helpful during the last few weeks, her fellow theatre colleagues, especially Stephanie Winters at HMS, her former students that came back and helped with auditions and rehearsals, and her mom for always being willing to jump in and help at every show. She is so very proud of the cast and crew, and hopes everyone enjoys spending a little time in our forest of characters!

Special Thanks

So many parents, faculty, and friends have helped us make this a reality. We could not do it without all of their support. I am eternally grateful for them!