SONIA RODRIGUEZ WOOD

Beatriz

Sonia Rodriguez Wood She/her, is a junior pursuing her Bachelor’s in Music in Music Theatre Performance. She’s performed at theaters all around the valley for over 25 years including AZ Broadway Theatre, Phoenix Theatre Co., Theater Works, and Hale Centre Theatre. Favorite shows include Lady of the Lake Spamalot, Dominique Du Monaco Lucky Stiff, Madeline True Wild Party, Abuela Claudia In The Heights, Adelaide Guys and Dolls, Antonia/Aldonza (u/s performed) Man of La Mancha. She also Co-directed Last 5 Years (UCAT) and Asst. Directed TRICH at South Mountain Community College. Mucho amor para mi Papi. IG @instaboricua

ANGELICA SANTANA

Olivia

Angelica Santana is ecstatic to be in the cast of Miss You Like Hell at ASU. She is a Senior pursuing her Bachelor’s in Theatre as well as a Minor in Musical Theatre. She has previously performed in the Color Cabaret at ASU. This is her first musical at ASU and she couldn’t be more thankful for this opportunity to share this special and important story. She is beyond proud of herself, her castmates, and the overall team on this production. Special thanks to her family, the Cartagena family, and her friends for their unconditional love and support.

KAMBRIA COOK

Pearl

Kambria Cook is a graduate student from Richmond, Virginia studying Musical Theatre at Arizona State University. She graduated from Claflin University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. During her undergrad, she participated in very few shows. Therefore, she is excited to have the opportunity to be in her second show at Arizona State. She has enjoyed her time working with the cast and crew and witnessing the hard work it takes to put on a show. She would like to thank her family for their support and hopes that everyone appreciates the powerful message in the show. 

JOSE ANTONIO GUEVARA

Manuel

Jose Antonio Guevara (he/him) is delighted to be a part of this production of Miss You Like Hell. He is a senior currently pursuing a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Learning and Teaching with an emphasis in trumpet pedagogy. He is the undergraduate co-president of the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability) student committee, where he works to promote equity and inclusion in the arts by supporting students and artists who come from marginalized groups. He would like to thank his friends and family for all of their love and support!

CONNOR DUNNING

Mo

Connor Dunning is beyond ecstatic to be a part of the cast of Miss You Like Hell at ASU. He is currently a Junior studying Music Theatre Performance at Arizona State University. Connor has been in multiple shows at ASU including Head Over Heels (King Basilius) and Daughter of The Regiment (Ensemble), he has also performed at Phoenix Theatre in the New Works festival working on the Consoling Mechanism (Jonas). Special thanks to his family, friends, voice teacher, and cast and crew of Miss You Like Hell for all of their support and love through this process.

NICKY CALDWELL 

Higgins

NICKY CALDWELL is ecstatic to be in Miss You Like Hell. He completed a BM in music theatre performance at Carthage College in 2023, and is now a first-year masters student pursuing an MM in music theatre performance at ASU.  He has performed all over the country and abroad (including US Midwestern and European tours).  Some of his favorite roles include: Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde, Man 2 in Songs for A New World, Orpheus in Eurydice, andJerry in Betrayal. Nicky would like to thank his family for their constant support, and he hopes you enjoy this beautiful show!

CORGAN ATKINS

Female Swing

Corgan Atkins cannot be happier about being a part of the wonder that has been Miss You Like Hell! She is currently a sophomore here at ASU looking to pursue her profession in Music and Theatre! This is her very first show with ASU and the experience so far has just been extremely communal and filled to the brim with love! She couldn’t ask for a better cast or team. A special thanks to her family and friends for being so supportive throughout this process!

ARJUN PARAMORE JR.

Male Swing

Arjun Paramore. Jr is a sophomore here at ASU and is obtaining his bachelor’s degree in music for musical theatre performance and a minor in business all while obtaining his teaching license. This is his fifth show here at ASU. He has also performed in ASU’s The Pirates of Penzance, Daughters of the Regiment, Head Over Heels, Pipeline, and his local high school theater, Long Beach Polytechnic High School, as Shrek in “Shrek the Musical,” Special thanks to his family, friends, and cast and crew, for all their patience, love, and support. To inquire more about Arjun and his upcoming projects check his Instagram: @iamarjunparamore.jr

OWEN DONSKER

Ensemble/Mo Understudy

Owen Donsker is a Freshman Music Theater Performance major and is excited to be a part of his third production with the program. His favorite part about this production was learning about how the industry can commit to equitable practices and the environment that was created in order to tell such an emotionally charged story. Thank you to the cast and crew of Miss You Like Hell, my family, and anyone else who has given support this semester.

Instagram: @theowendonsker

MATT GRIESGRABER

Ensemble

Jessica Lester is beyond excited to make her directorial debut with The Mad Ones! She is a senior pursuing her Bachelor’s of Music in Music Theatre. Some of her favorite past projects include LIZZIE, Godspell, and Dogfight. The student lab has played such a significant role in her time here at ASU and she is so grateful to have had an opportunity to continue this tradition. Special thanks to this amazing cast and crew for their hard work. Love to Lester/ Stecyk fam and to this ASU MTO community. 

BEAUX MALI

Ensemble/Pearl Understudy

Beaux Mali they/them, is so excited to be a part of Miss You Like Hell. They are in their junior year pursuing a double major in Music Theater Performance and Social Justice & Human Rights. Some of their previous favorite roles include Cinderella in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Josephine in Big Fish, and Dancer in  Arizona State University’s production of Head Over Heels. This show is an incredibly important piece about human rights and Beaux is so glad the their two majors are finally colliding in this production.

KYLEIGH PERALES

Ensemble, Olivia Understudy

KYLEIGH PERALES is a second-year Music Theatre major from Phoenix, AZ. Most recently, she stage managed the student lab production of The Mad Ones, and was previously seen in Head Over Heels (Ensemble), both with ASU Music Theatre and Opera! Additionally, she works around the valley as a choreographer. She is beyond grateful to be a part of this story and hopes it can raise awareness in our community while celebrating the beauty it holds.

ISREAL RODRIGUEZ

Ensemble/Manuel Understudy

Isreal Rodriguez This is Isreal’s second musical production with ASU Music Theatre and Opera. Isreal is currently a junior pursing his bachelor's in Music Theatre Performance. One of his most recent roles was playing Sonny in MCT’s production of In The Heights. He was also seen being the swing/understudy for Jack and the Steward for ASU’s Music Theatre & Opera production of Into The Woods! Previous roles include Charlie Brown in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown & Roger in GREASE. A huge thanks to Marissa (director) for this amazing opportunity, as well as his family, friends, cast, crew, and voice teachers for all of their love in support. @isreal.rodrigo 

PRESCOTT SMIDT

Ensemble/Higgins Understudy

Prescott Smidt  is excited to be back onstage at Arizona State University! He is a sophomore in Barrett, The Honors College, pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre, a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, and a Spanish minor. Select credits: Dave/ Ensemble Understudy in Dreamgirls (The Phoenix Theatre Company), Ensemble in The Pirates of Penzance (Arizona State University), John Brooke in Little Women (Arizona State University), Ensemble in Tuck Everlasting (Valley Youth Theatre), Cinderella’s Prince in Into The Woods (Arizona School for the Arts), and Ensemble in Newsies (Valley Youth Theatre). “Thank you to my family, cast, mentors, friends, and ASU MTO!" @prescottsmidt

MOLLY VIRTUE

 Lawyer/Ensemble

Molly Virtue She/Her- Molly is honored to be a part of telling this powerful story. She is a sophomore pursuing her Musical Theatre degree and a minor in Dance. Molly was most recently seen in the chorus of Pirates of Penzance. She is a proud recipient of the 2022 Gene Kelly Award for Best Supporting Actress. In her free time, Molly enjoys improvising comedic opera scenes with her roommates. Special thanks to her voice teacher Dr. Will, Zain, friends, and of course, Mom and Dad. 

CHAN JAIJAM WANNAPAT

Clerk/Ensemble

CHAN JAIJAM WANNAPAT is a singer/performer from Thailand. She is pursuing her Master’s in Musical Theatre Performance and is thrilled to be a part of Miss You Like Hell at ASU. She has performed on various stages and roles including Thai musical theatre original shows, Adara from Luna The Immersive Musical, Witch from Into The Woods, Carmen from Fame, Almost There concert (solo cabaret), and she is the voice of Thailand’s Mirabel in Disney’s Encanto.  She would like to shout out to her family, friends, cast and crew, and her teachers for all their love and support.

ALICIA MARISOL WERNER

Ensemble/Beatriz Understudy

Alicia Marisol Werner is so excited to be welcomed for her 3rd musical theater performance here at ASU! Alicia is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in vocal performance at Arizona State University, studying with Stephanie Weiss, mainly in opera and classical performance. However, she has greatly enjoyed her time in Miss You Like Hell, and would like to thank everyone for coming to see the result of the cast and crew's hard work!  After completing her degree in the Spring, she plans to begin working professionally with local Arizona companies, as well as apply for graduate schools. Special thanks to family, friends, loved ones, and all music educators.

MARISSA BARNATHAN

Director

Marissa Barnathan (she/her) – Marissa is pursuing her MFA in Directing at ASU, currently in her 3rd and final year of the program. She hails from Philadelphia, PA, where she worked as a professional theatre artist for 9 years prior to graduate school. Recent productions at ASU include: The Rake's Progress (Choreographer & Assistant Director), The Wolves (Director), Safe at Home (Choreographer), La Comedia of Errors (Choreo. & Asst. Director), and Healing Wars (Asst. Director). Marissa uses the performing arts as a vehicle for positive social change, and she is thrilled to share this meaningful musical with you. www.marissabarnathan.com

LINDSAY NOEL MILLER

Music Director

Lindsay Miller (she/her) is currently pursuing a Master's in Music for Conducting (Music Theatre) and working as a TA in the MTO department. Later this season, she will serve as music director for Pippin. Other ASU credits: Head Over Heels (music director), The Pirates of Penzance (associate conductor), and Into The Woods (rehearsal/pit piano). Off-Broadway: Sugar (associate music director/keyboard conductor). Special thanks to Marissa for trusting her with this musical journey. Many thanks to the creative team, cast, band, the MTO department, and her family and friends for their endless support. 

ALI BRADY

Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer

Ali Brady (she/her) is thrilled to be assistant directing this production of Miss You Like Hell. She is in her second year of the MFA Theatre for Youth and Community program at ASU. Ali was assistant production manager of ASU’s 2023 production of Safe at Home last spring, and she currently works with ASU’s child drama collection as an assistant processor and with community engagement for the collection. She has also completed her internship this past summer with The National Women’s Theatre Festival, focusing on marketing and community engagement.

JACOB BUTTRY

Intimacy Director

Jacob Buttry is an intimacy director, director, and artist who uses theatre to foster compassion and connection. Jacob holds an MFA in Theatre for Youth & Community from ASU and BAs in Theatre and Psychology from Texas Christian University (TCU). His recent intimacy director credits include Safe at Home at ASU and Almost, Maine with Childsplay's Youth Ensemble Theatre Inc. Other work includes directing Frozen Jr. and Wizard of Oz YPE as Artist-in-Residence at First Place AZ through ASU Design & Arts Corps. He thanks Prof. Rachel Finley, Marissa, Ali, Joel, and the cast for their support. www.jacobbuttry.com

DANI DEUTSCHMANN

Lighting Designer

Dani Deutschmann has worked at various institutions around the country including the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University and Ballet Memphis. She is also a Phoenix based freelance lighting designer for theatre, dance and opera. Dani received her MFA in Lighting Design from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and her BA in Theatre & Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dani is currently the Lighting Supervisor at Arizona State University for the School of Music, Dance & Theatre.

GEMMA HARDIMAN

Assistant Stage Manager

Gemma Hardiman is so excited to be working on Miss You Like Hell

at ASU. She is a freshman pursuing a Bachelor’s in Theatre Design and Production with a concentration in Stage Management. Although this is her first production at ASU, she has also stage-managed Children of Eden, Pippin, Into the Woods, She Kills Monsters, Godspell, Shrek the Musical, and A Fine Day’s Work. She would like to thank her parents, friends, cast, and crew for their support.