All Shook Up Creative
Director/Theater Arts Instructor
Karen RodriguesThis is KRod’s 16th show at Buena as the director. Everything about this show is the culmination of learning and growing and collaboration with amazing students and production teams. She is extremely grateful for the relationships she has created with Kevin Downey and Tatum Harris, without whom this show would not be possible and the re-introduction of Moly Ensminger who will take this program to infinity and beyond.
Assistant Director ALUM
Tatum HarrisThis is Tatum’s tenth show assistant directing with Buena, and she couldn’t be more honored. She would like to thank KRod for every opportunity she has given, and wishes her the peaceful and happy retirement that she deserves. She also wants to thank her boyfriend Spencer for being her rock.
Stage Manager Grade 12
Spencer ParedesThis is Spencer’s third and final show stage managing a show at Buena. They would like to thank all the cast and crew for being here! Special thanks to Santiago for being the best assistant ever! And finally, a thank you to their parents for believing in them even when it wasn’t easy. Time to take the final bow!
Sound Grade 11
Hannah McNallyThis is Hannah's first show at Buena, and she is excited to run sound.
Assistant Stage Manager Grade 10
Santiago Lee-BaezThis is the third production Santiago has been a part of at Buena. He’s performed in his previous shows, but this is his first time participating in crew, which he hopes to become a more active member in. He’s also incredibly grateful to be able to work with KRod on her last show.
Lead Sound Grade 11
Danika JonesThis is Danika’s sixth production at Buena. She would like to express her deep gratitude to KRod for all she has done to support the cast and crew, in more ways than just directing.
Sound Grade 10
Sophia MedranoThis is Sophia's second show at Buena, and her first in the sound department. She is a Drama 2 student looking forward to being in Drama again next year. Make sure to look for her in future productions.
Choreographer
Elena Ozuna Grade 12Elena has been dancing since she was five years old. She continued to pursue dance at a local studio. She has choreographed two musicals for Buena and cannot wait for you to enjoy the show.
Lighting Designer & Technician Grade 11
Cailyn Knox-MarquezCailyn is a Stagecraft CTE student, and this is her second show designing and running lights.
Head House Manager Grade 11
Judah MatthewsJudah is returning as House Manager, for the second time and is revered by Ushers and Sales Team Members because she is organized, kind and calm under pressure. We appreciate her a lot.
Assistant House Manager Grade 9
Franny MartinezAlthough this is Franny's first time as House Manager, she is a rising star in the Buena Theatre Department. Her Director wrote her bio.
Vocal Director. ALUM
Kevin Downey ALUMThis was Mr. Downey’s 20th production as vocal director for the musicals here at Buena. He has had the honor to study voice locally with Linda Ottsen, Elizabeth Helms, and Erica Lazerow, and is so thankful to have the opportunity to direct the Buena High School Choir during the school day since 2015. There truly is nothing more joyous than singing together in harmony with others, so it has been a privilege getting to see this hard-working cast learn how amazing and special musical theater is! Mr. Downey would like to thank Karen Rodrigues for everything she has done to not only keep this program alive, but for upgrading our stagecraft tech, for taking care of our students, and for being the angel on earth that she is. Mr, Downey would also like to thank Molly Ensminger, Tatum Harris, and Elena Ozuna for such an awesome collaboration and for the million and a half things that they did to help make this production possible. Most importantly, he would like to thank his lovely wife and son for being supportive of the extra hours that he put in on this project! Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show!
Assistant Director ALUM
Molly EnsmingerI am so happy to have been a part of All Shook Up! This experience takes me back to when I worked on productions as a student and reminds me of the magic that happens when a group of creative, talented, and dedicated people come together with a common purpose: to entertain. Thank you for reigniting my passion for theater and allowing me to be a part of the magic!
Original Creative Team
ALL SHOOK UP
Inspired by and featuring the songs of ELVIS PRESLEY ®
Book by JOE DIPIETRO
Originally Produced on Broadway by Jonathan Pollard, Bernie Kukoff, Clear Channel Entertainment, Harbor Entertainment, Miramax Films, Bob & Harvey Weinstein, Stanley Buchthal, Eric Falkenstein, Nina Essman/Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Jean Cheever, Margaret Cotter, in association with Barney Rosenzweig, Meri Krassner, FGRW Investments, Karen Jason, Phil Ciasullo Conard. Originally produced for Goodspeed Musicals, Michael P. Price, Executive Producer, Sue Frost, Associate Producer.