Tick Tick... Boom! Creative

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Director
Courtney Conklin
Courtney, is the founder of Rise Up Theatre Company, has a 20-year award winning history of producing, performing, directing, and distributing, both live theatrical and film productions. Courtney is Thrilled to be directing Tick, tick..BOOM! with such an unbelievably talented group of actors. She is continuously humbled and thankful for each person joining Rise Up Theatre Company, dedicating their time, energy, and talents to the growth of this company. We collectively strive to fulfill our mission of "Bringing the community together one production at a time through quality theatre and visual performing arts, with integrity, honesty, and inclusion." without each and every volunteer we would not be possible. Thank you, and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Assistant Director
Peter DeMarzio
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Choreographer
Logan Sexton
Logan is honored to join the team of Tick, Tick, Boom! and to be working with this wonderful cast! You may have seen Logan’s work last at DMTC where she most recently choreographed The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Young Frankenstein. She would like to thank Courtney, Davis, Morgan, Peter and the entire team for their kindness and support along the way. Enjoy the show!
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Musical Direction- Vocal
Morgan Bartoe
organ is grateful to be back with Rise Up Theatre Company to bring you Tick, Tick.. Boom. She was last seen with the company as Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme in Assassins and Lucy/Bad Idea Bear in Avenue Q. Morgan is also a certified vocal coach in the Sacramento area. She is elated to be able to bring her skills to the artistic team of this iconic score. She has been performing, directing, and choreographing in the Northern California region since 2015 and is happy to add vocal director to that list and get to do it with her brother by her side. She would like to thank the other parts of the artistic team for helping bring our vision to life, to the cast for lending her their voices and, most importantly, her friends and family that support her daily.
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Musical Direction- Pianist
Davis Bartoe
Davis is beyond excited to making his music directorial debut in musical theater with Rise Up! He comes from 20 years of experience in music from performing in various musical theater orchestras, teaching students from all ages and backgrounds, and music directing for various local rock, gospel and jazz bands. To be making his director debut in musical theater with Tick Tick Boom is a dream come true. Jonathan Larson's works have been an inspiration for Davis to pursue his dreams and help others reach theirs. Davis is thrilled to work with the cast and crew of this show to bring the community together. His passion is to draw out the best from each person and is honored to showcase each of their unique gifts and talents. Without them this production would not be possible. From the bottom of his heart, Thank you for all of your time and dedication! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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Prop Master
Radford
This is Radford's sixth production wrangling props, set pieces, and keeping the cast in line for Rise Up Theatre Company. Radford has been a part of theatre and performing arts for over 20 years, enjoying producing theatrical productions (mainly with her husband, churches and friends). Radford is a whiz with her hands, and a master of details, as well a valuable, member of our team, we love you Radford!

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