Maria Berry- Meg March - Maria is delighted to be making her Riverwalk Theatre debut! A long-time fan of Little Women (who has always been partial to Meg), she is grateful for the opportunity to grow as an artist; to work with a wonderful cast and crew; and to tell a story familiar to many women, mothers, and "mistress(es) of the house". When not on the Riverwalk stage, you can find Maria singing with MSU Choral Union, volunteering as a birth doula, and spending time with her vivacious orange cat, Sybil. She is grateful to her loved ones for their support!
Tara Corbin- Messenger / Running Crew - Tara is overjoyed to participate in her second show at Riverwalk. Tara is assisting this production as running crew, as well as the walk-on role of the Messenger who delivers some important news to the March family. Outside of the theatre, Tara is also a voice actress of almost two decades. She loves to read books, write her own stories, and play D&D with her friends. She wants to thank all the talented and passionate folks involved in this show for making it possible!
Joyce Kramer-Cox- Hannah/Mrs. Mingott - 
Joyce has enjoyed being in several Riverwalk productions, including James & the Giant Peach as the horrible Aunt Spiker; the sketch comedy review Lanstronauts…We have a  Problem; and most recently Cursed Cabaret under the Ghost Light. Joyce has been involved in theatre since college appearing in such roles as Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago,  Sister Act, Guys and Dolls, Maternal Instincts and many others. She worked as a drama teacher for 8 years while living in Chelmsford, England with her family and is currently a substitute teacher living in Lansing with her husband, John, and son, Andrew. Being in Little Women has been a wonderful experience and she can’t wait to do more shows with Riverwalk!
Sandra Thomasson- Aunt March - Sandy had been involved in theater her entire life in plays ranging from Shakespeare to Broadway musicals. Earlier this year she played the part of the Italian grandmother Aida in the Starlight dinner theater production of Over the River and Through the Woods. She is thrilled to be back on the Riverwalk stage. Her last performance here was as one of the victims in Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical. She still has fond memories of working with director Mary Job in Enchanted April at this theater many years ago.
Katrina Alexis (Props Assistant) Katrina Alexis was happy to be consulted on flowers and holiday decor, but relinquishes all props on props to Crystal. Special thanks to her daughter, Mary Tokarski, for helping out. I love you!
Tom Ferris (Set Build) Tom has been active at Riverwalk Theatre ever since it opened. He designs sets and lights, builds sets, runs sound and lights, directs and produces shows, and administers The Emerging Playwrights competition. Tom appreciates the many opportunities to express himself creatively and enjoys the many people he meets and collaborates with at Riverwalk. He hopes you enjoy this production and invites you to join us on the next project. There's a role for YOU at Riverwalk Theatre!
Mary Job (Director & Set Design) - Mary is delighted to be back on the thrust stage of Riverwalk, one of her favorite spaces, after a hiatus of about 10 years. She recently retired as an associate adjunct professor in the LCC Performing Arts Dept. She has directed a wide variety of plays in the Lansing area, including most recently, A Midsummer Night's Dream at LCC. Other directing credits include Sense and Sensibility and Intimate Apparel at LCC, The Minutes, Fun Home and Indecent at Peppermint Creek Theatre Company, Wild Horses, Memoire and Taking Shakespeare at Williamston Theatre and Summer Retreat, Dancing at Lughnasa and In the Next Room at Over the Ledge Theatre Co. In the process, she has had a great deal of fun and won numerous awards. She wishes to remember Patty Job McGrath, the youngest and best of the four Job Girls. You are with us always.
Code Skalmowski (Lighting Design) Code is excited to be back designing another show at Riverwalk Theatre! Just recently he designed Legally Blonde in the same space. When he isn’t contributing his skillset to artistic pursuits, he likes to read and play with his cats
Nathan Tykocki (Sound Designer) Nathan has been designing and engineering sound for theatre on and off for over 20 years. Credits include White Christmas (Lyric Theatre Co; VT), Copenhagen (Riverwalk), Fun Home (PCTC), and Ride the Cyclone (PCTC). When not running, performing, or riding his motorcycle, Nathan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at MSU. Special thanks to Abbie and Henry – the best good-and-crazy people a guy could ever call family!
Aaron Wittbrodt (Producer) Aaron is thrilled to have the opportunity to work on this wonderful production of Little Women! This is his first time working with Mary Job and he couldn’t ask for a better production team!  He can be found filling many roles here at Riverwalk both on stage and off. Aaron would like to thank you all for coming out to support Riverwalk and this wonderful band of people!
Storm Hawthorn- Beth March - Storm is thrilled to be back on the Riverwalk stage! Her last shows at Riverwalk include First Date, Angels in America, and Moonglow. Otherwise, she was recently seen in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (LCC) and How to Defend Yourself (PCTC). When not onstage, Storm is a librarian who loves playing board games, crafting, and convincing people to read banned books. She would like to thank the amazing people who support her and everyone involved in this production for their hard work and kindness.
Anna Hill- Jo March - Anna is very excited to be making her Riverwalk Theatre mainstage debut! She graduated from Western Michigan University with her BFA in acting, and she is also an alumni of the LCC studio theatre program. You may recognize her from last season’s production of How I Learned to Drive at Riverwalk, or past LCC productions including Love’s Labour’s Lost and Intimate Apparel. She also enjoys stage managing on the side. She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support. Enjoy the show!
Betsy Karinen- Marmee - Betsy is a graduate of Lansing Community College’s Theater Studio program. After a fifteen year hiatus spent raising spawn and establishing herself as a nurse, she is delighted to return to the stage in her first production with Riverwalk Theater. Special thanks to her husband and spawn for their unwavering support and to Mary Job for this opportunity to help share a story that was so central to her childhood. 
Ndegwa McCloud- John Brooks/Mr. Dashwood - Ndegwa is happy to be back at Riverwalk Theater helping to bring an iconic story to life. You may recognize Ndegwa from his last show Mankind with Peppermint Creek Theater. He was also “Damon” in Ixion Theater’s production of When I Come to Die, "William" in Riverwalk Theater's production of Lobby Hero, "Kenyatta" from LCC's production of Sunset Baby, and "Avery" from The Flick for Peppermint Creek. He would like to thank his friends and family for their continued support of his acting career.
Heath Sartorius- “Laurie” Lawrence - Heath was last seen acting at Riverwalk Theatre in Angels in America as Louis Ironson (Thespie) and Admissions as Charlie Mason (Thespie, Barney) he also was recently in the Peppermint Creek show Mankind and is happy to now be doing a show about the fairer sex. He hopes you enjoy tonight's performance and also take the time during this week to check out The Best We Could at Peppermint Creek which he designed tech for.
Mike Sobocinski- Mr. Lawrence/Mr. March/ Doctor - As a performer, Mike has been in more than 50 different projects on stage and screen.  He enjoys reading, classic movies, music, games, and science.  Challenge Mike to a game of chess sometime, if you dare!
Rachael Steffans- Amy March -  Rachael is so excited to be playing Amy March in her first Riverwalk Main Stage production! This role is an absolute dream and she cannot wait to share the magic of Little Women with you. Recent productions include Dill/June in RWT's Lustful Youth, and Nicki in PCCT's How to Defend Yourself. When not on stage she is usually watching movies or playing Fortnite. She would like to thank her Zachary, and her favorite Amy of all, her mom, Amy Brown.
Lark Burger (Costume Design and Construction) Lark has been putting clothes on actors for over 45 years, starting at the Okemos Barn and picking up a couple of Barneys and a Pulsar along the way. (Her first show included a chicken who wanted to be an eagle!)  She loves working with Mary Job and, while it’s hard to choose just one favorite, her top three are Indecent, Copenhagen, and The Dead.
Leon Green (Set Build) Leon is an avid volunteer and supporter of Riverwalk Theatre as well as a member on the Board of Directors. He is a member of the shop group that provides assistance in set construction and building maintenance. Leon is also a sound technician/engineer and has provided sound design and support for over 30 shows at Riverwalk as well as a couple at Peppermint Creek Theatre.
Allison Meyer (Assistant Director & Stage Manager) Allison is honored to support the cast and crew of Little Women. Their commitment, talent, and professionalism are truly impressive, and she is excited to bring this wonderful show to Lansing audiences. Allison was recently seen in RWT’s Lustful Youth, Angels in America, and Amadeus.
Jeff Miller (Set Design & Construction) Jeff Miller has been involved with local and regional theaters for the better part of the past 40 years. He's a graduate of Portland High School and Harvard College.
Bob Nees (Set Build) Bob has built an incredible number of sets here at Riverwalk and throughout the Lansing theatre scene, winning five Barney Awards and two Thespies, plus many LCP Player awards. Bob taught set building for Okemos High school from 1996-2000. He regularly helps with Riverwalk's maintenance and improvement projects.
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