The Birds Cast

Sam McClendon (Nat) is thrilled to be making his debut at Starlight Community Theater. His previous theater credits include Lend Me a Tenor, And Then There Were None, Our Town, Mice-Tro, California Suite, Bad Habits, Comedy Tonight, Theater Sports, and Ten Little Indians. He has also performed at MLB's All-Star Fanfest and the Atlanta High Museum of Art. His on-camera credits include a Mayflower/United Van Lines regional commercial. "Thanks to Dan for casting me in such a great role. Special thanks to Jana and Samantha for their amazing support!"

Scott has appeared in—Stage Left Productions: Radium Girls; Desert Foothills: The Odd Couple, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum; Scottsdale Desert: The Mousetrap, The Spider’s Web (ariZONI nomination); Starlight Community: She Loves Me, Blithe Spirit, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (ariZONI nomination), Dracula (ariZONI award); Zao: Our Town, 1776, To Kill A Mockingbird. He has been music director on The Drowsy Chaperone (ariZONI nomination) and The Hobbit. Currently, he is part of Theater Artists Studio’s “Studio on Tour” and musical director, Twist Of The Magi; musical director, Limelight Theater’s Into The Woods; and in NorthStar Theater’s Love Letters. Recently retired after 19 years at Deer Valley High School as Director of Choral and Guitar Activities and Music Director for spring musicals, he is Assistant Director of Music at Living Water Lutheran Church in Scottsdale as pianist and Worship Band leader. Scott is represented by the Leighton Agency. Thanks to Dan, the Starlight board, and to the fabulous cast of The Birds.

Pat is an arIZoni nominated and award-winning actress. Having portrayed Annie in Misery, Adrienne in Bench in the Sun, and Clairee in Steel Magnolias, Pat is happy to move down the alphabet to portray Diane in The Birds. She is especially grateful to Dan Ashlock for believing in her ability to handle the role and for putting together an extremely talented cast and crew. While she enjoys performing on stage, Pat also volunteers "backstage" knowing that a show does not happen without a crew. Pat is appreciative of the SCT Board for including non-musicals in their slate of productions, especially this drama. As a patron of the arts, Pat hopes you would support SCT via continued ticket purchases and by donating your time, materials, and money (no amount is too small or too large). She dedicates this performance to her number one fan, best friend and husband, Dan Meiller. "Love you more!"

Alex Fausett is excited to be back on the Starlight Stage! Some of her other roles at Starlight include Arpad Lazlo (She Loves Me), Vampire Bride (Dracula), and Actor (The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)). She also participated in musicals at Deer Valley High School, with her favorite role being Roz Keith (9 to 5). You have probably also seen her around the theater volunteering with concessions or the raffle basket. When Alex isn't at the theater, she is a full time Biology student at Grand Canyon University and she also works at the University, where she loves her job and coworkers. She would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional support and the amazing cast at crew for the opportunity. Finally, thank you to everyone who has come to see this amazing show. It's a wild ride start to end. Enjoy the show!