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Jeff Crane

Executive Producer

Jeff Crane is the Director and Chair for the Herriman Arts Council. He is an expert in gathering talent to help the arts succeed in Herriman. Not only has he produced numerous shows for the Arts Council, but he has been involved with many facets of the Arts in Utah. He produced and oversaw the talent in Herriman Arts Council productions over the last few years including "Bye Bye Birdie", "Hello Broadway" and "Night at the Library."

Kory Trapane

Director

Kory Trapane has most recently directed "Night at the Library," Herriman's surprise hit last Summer. This opportunity ended his long hiatus from theatre. In his younger years, Kory has been both on the stage and behind the scenes on several productions such as "West Side Story," "Our Town," "Mash," "Airline" and several community productions. He went on to study Public Relations and Art at USC. More recently he has produced and directed short films for the community. By day, Kory is an accomplished graphic designer/photographer and heads his own company, Aydia Studio, right here in Herriman.

Julie Reed

Vocal Director

Julie Reed is no stranger to the stage. She has been seen as ‘Sarah Brown’ in 'Guys & Dolls,' ‘Jennie’ in 'Down in the Valley,' ‘Ships Boy’ in 'Christopher Columbus,' and the lead in 'Smile.' In Opera: ‘Lucia’ from the 'Lucia Di Lamermoor' with the Cenntennial Philharmonic, and parts in 'Tosca,' 'Cosi Fan Tutti,' 'Die Fliegende Hollander,' 'La Traviata,' 'Aida,' 'Don Giovanni' and 'Il Pagliacci' with Opera Colorado. She has also musically directed 'Hello Dolly,' 'Annie,' 'Copacabana' and 'Music Man.' She loves teaching and finds her greatest enjoyment there.

Julie Balazs

Lead Choreographer:

Julie Balazs has experience in community theater as a dancer and actress and is excited to be involved as a choreographer for TSOM. She has danced with and choreographed for the Equipoise Modern Dance Company and American Folk Dance Team, traveling the U.S., Canada, and Europe. She has taught and and judged clogging competitions and has been asked to use her experience as Miss Springville and a Ricks College Woman of Year Finalist to judge and conduct workshops for scholarship pageants. She earned her B.A. in elementary education at B.Y.U. and went on to receive an additional teaching certificate from The U. of U. in teaching the visually impaired. She is a proud wife and mother of 3 girls.

Michelle Willis

Orchestra Director

Michelle Willis gained a love for the art of composing after years of training in private study and music ensembles. She has been recognized at several ACDA Festivals for her choral works, and has been a composition specialist for the Utah Symphony and Opera Education Outreach Program since 2003, as well as an adjudicator/educator in both Utah and Idaho for the past 5 years. Michelle uses her skills in piano, voice, violin, viola, harp, and Early Music instruments to create approachable pieces for choir, orchestra, and elementary education programs.

Kristen Trapane

Assistant Producer - Production Manager

Kristen graduated in Psychology from the University of Southern California. She also worked in the USC Marshall School of Business as an Assistant to the Department Chair. Her most recent experience is with last year's "Night at the Library" as Assistant Director. By day she is Vice President and Account Manager for Aydia Studio.

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Cheeryl Jeppson

Assistant Producer - Finance Manager

Cheeryl has been involved with the Herriman Arts Council from the beginning. A native of Herriman, Cheeryl loves living and working here. She works for the City and is the city liason for the Arts Council. She is an artist herself and has many musical talents and is handy with a scroll saw.When not working or volunteering, Cheeryl teaches piano and loves spending time with her family.

Eric Quigley

Stage Manager:

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Spencer Cannon

Stage Manager:

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Katie Mills

Assistant Stage Manager/Lighting Tech:

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Jill Bearden

Property Master:

Jill has been involved in music and theatre her whole life. She comes from a family not unlike the Vontrapp family singers. Her Father accompanied her and sisters on the guitar, as they sang their way through childhood. Jill has since graduated her talents into stage productions of "Cinderella," 'Brigadoon," 'Into the Woods" and "Fiddler on the Roof." She has also written and directed more girls camp skits than she would care to remember. She is thrilled to work with the talented production team of TSOM!

Linda Smith

Choreographer:

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Julie ANderson

Costumes:

Julie Anderson has been sewing since she was little, starting with doll clothes. Her interest in costuming also stems from her performances in the Ballet West Nutcracker.  Later, at the University of Utah, She gained expertise in period costuming while she completed her degree in anthropology. Over the past fifteen years, Julie has designed and sewed costumes for The Music Man, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, No, No, Nannette, Dames at Sea and Meet Me in St. Louis, as well as many other show choirs and performing groups.  Her skills also extend to originally designed recital gowns and wedding dresses, but her favorite sewing projects are costumes for her grandchildren. Julie and her husband Lynn currently live in Stansbury Park, Utah. She is very excited to be working on The Sound of Music!

Kim Miller

Costumes:

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