Sweeney Todd Production Crew
Stage Manager
Bayleigh Tillett*Bayleigh Tillett is thrilled to be back for her final show season at Tucker High School! She has taken charge as stage manager for multiple productions in previous years, and hopes to put on another exciting show! Bayleigh would like to thank her mom for being her biggest supporter.
Stage Manager
Amber Wells*Amber has done many productions with the Tucker Theatre Department. She worked as head of props from freshmen to sophomore year and then was promoted to stage manager her junior year. She loves theatre and has a great time watching the show come together!
Director
Lisa DyerLisa Dyer enters her 19th year as director of the Shoestring Players and could not be more excited about this cast and Sweeney Todd! Previous highlights include directing for the American High School Theatre Festival in 2022, 2017, and 2015. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Dyer has performed locally with the Richmond Summer Arts Festival at Dogwood Dell and ComedySportz Richmond. She sends immense thanks to her husband, parents, and four children for their constant support and love!
Musical Director
Clint MillerMr. Clint Miller returns as the music director of Sweeney Todd, his 18th musical with the Shoestring Players! He comes to J. R. Tucker High School after teaching at various schools in Henrico County, Virginia and Prince George's County, Maryland. He is often called to be a guest conductor and judge for various choral events in the area and often participates in community singing groups such as the James River Singers and Richmond Concert Chorale. He holds a Music Education Degree from James Madison University.
Assistant Director
Rosalyn (Roz) BenitezMs. Benitez (Roz) has been with Tucker since before 2019. As a former student performer & department leader she came back to the school looking to educate and give back to the department in a bigger way. Her passion for theatre led her to assist Dyer in directing this year and hopefully more years to come. She is absolutely grateful to the kids for working so hard, and adjusting to having another director. She thanks her mom, and Mrs. Dyer for accepting and mentoring her!
Set Construction Supervisor
Jonathan EtheridgeLights/Tech Manager
Aly Daugherty*Props Manager
Moth BradshawSound
Harris KhanCostume Head
Darcy VoCostumes
Menna DawelbeitCostumes
Junie ZakiCostumes
Vindhya NagandlaCostumes
Moe ClarkPaint Crew
Ashley CottonSound
Liam Davis-VojtaSound
Michael FarleyShift Head
Willow MooreShift
Krystal TullShift
Azi DauShift
Johnny ArmsteadShift
Makayla SwailesShift
Megan JacksonShift
Kevin TranLights
Ethan LayneLights
Pie JacksonSound
Nine CourtlandSound
Michael FarleyProps
Karah ArmstrongProps
Becca HatcherProps
Victoria Welch-SalleyBuild Crew
Carlos ZambranoBuild Crew
Asher KiharaPublicity
Nikki SeymourHair & Makeup
Lauren ImajoHair & Makeup
Victoria CoolerFront of House
Joey JuizFront of House
Joseph GwaltneySpotlight
Araba AbeduSpotlight
Chris RobertsonSpecial Thank You
The Shoestring Players are so fortunate to have a network of parents and community members in our Booster Club. Our booster members helped to build our set, feed the students during tech week, purchased batteries for our microphones, and provided much-needed support so we can bring quality theatre performances to you! Please consider joining our Shoestring Player Booster Club by visiting: www.jrtuckerdrama.org
Support from our comminity is what makes opportunities for students possible. Thank you to our SPBC board, the membership, and everyone who has donated time, talent, or tangibles to make this theatre program a special place for our students!