Meet the Pirates Cast

  Luke Anderson (Pirate/Police) has appeared on the GREAT mainstage many times in shows like The Wiz, Footloose and The Producers. He is a supervisor at Caribou Coffee and enjoys making ties and wearing coffee!

  Christian Arias (Frederick) made his GREAT stage debut in this season’s The Wiz where he played The Lion. He is a veterinary assistant and also is a student at St Cloud State University. He enjoys singing, acting, drawing and hanging out with animals.

  Ted Brown (Major General) has graced the GREAT stage many times both as an actor and director. He was last seen in the 2010 production of Pippi Longstocking and directed the 2011 production of Oliver. Ted is an 8th grade math teacher at Princeton Middle School.

  Elizabeth Burch (Georgia) has been in many GREAT shows and was most recently seen just a few months ago in GREAT’s production of A Christmas Carol. Elizabeth is a summer camp instructor for GREAT and likes reading, cooking and busting myths.

  Jonathon Christenson (Pirate) is making his on-stage debut for GREAT Theatre after working behind the scenes as the sound designer for The Wiz and the lighting designer and stage manager for Winnie the Pooh. He is a free-lance teacher and lighting/sound designer and enjoys theatre, unicycling and rock climbing.

  John Gladen (Pirate King) is making his GREAT mainstage debut! He is a junior at St Cloud State University and also is an assistant producer for Livewire Entertainment. He enjoys studying Eastern Philosophy, opera and also enjoys yoga, gaming, jazz and swing dancing.

  Tony Hommerding (Pirate) has appeared on the GREAT stage in many plays such as Oliver, Footloose and Joseph…Dreamcoat and also participates in GREAT summer camps. He is a sophomore at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School. Tony enjoys playing the piano, musical theatre, opera, choir and band.

  Abby Johnson (Daughter) was most recently seen just this past December in GREAT’s production of A Christmas Carol and has been in many other GREAT shows. Abby is currently a sophomore at Becker High School. She enjoys giving hugs, baking, singing and making people smile.

  Aimee Josephs (Daughter) is appearing on the GREAT stage for the first time. She is a freshman at St Cloud State University and enjoys singing, drawing, acting, sewing and filming videos for her YouTube channel.

  Doug Kantor (Pirate) was last seen on the GREAT stage in the 2010 production of The Sound of Music. He is a business analyst for Coborns, Inc. Doug enjoys the wonderful hobbies of home improvement and camping.

  Mackenzie Lahren (Andy) has appeared on the GREAT stage many times and was most recently seen in Winnie the Pooh, A Christmas Carol and The Wiz. She is currently working as a project coordinator for Itineraries, Inc. Mackenzie enjoys spending her time doing long division and making funny faces.

  Patrick LaLonde (Pirate) has appeared in many GREAT shows and was last seen in GREAT’s 2011 production of A Christmas Carol. He is a mechanical engineer and works for Hutchinson Technology. Patrick enjoys singing with the Holy Spirit’s Choir, woodworking, playing with his 3 children, playing racquetball, and cross country skiing (when there is snow!).

  Heather Mastromarco (Ruth) joined the GREAT stage in 2010 and has appeared in many shows since such as Pippi Longstocking, The Sound of Music and Oliver. She enjoys singing, creating, reading, sewing, crafting and volunteering her wonderful talents in the GREAT costume shop.

  Loren Monroe (Lisa) is appearing with GREAT Theatre for the very first time. She is a student at St Cloud State University and also works as a lifeguard at the YMCA. She enjoys singing, reading and swimming.

  Jonathan C. Olson (Samuel) made his GREAT debut this past summer in GREAT’s production of No, No, A Million Times No! He is a board member for the VFW4847 and enjoys spending his time singing, doing karaoke, online gaming and hunting.

  Jeremy Pederson (Pirate/Police) has appeared in many GREAT shows and was most recently seen on the stage in this season’s A Christmas Carol. He is a material handler for Creative Memories and enjoys pillaging small villages, sharpening his sword for battle, moonlit voyages in the summer and cupcakes (that is when he’s not scavenging for treasures).

  Chris Reber (Pirate/Police) has graced the GREAT stage many times. He was most recently seen in last season’s shows Oliver and Pippi Longstocking. He is a freelance graphics/web designer and works for Itineraries Midwest. He enjoys fishing, hunting, camping, graphic design and building stuff.

  Liz Schultz (Daughter) was most recently seen in GREAT’s productions of A Christmas Carol, Oliver and Joseph…Dreamcoat. She is an Owner/Administrator of Schultz Engineering and enjoys singing, acting, playing piano, making funny faces and yodeling.

  Andrew Towler (Sargeant/Pirate) is making his debut with GREAT Theatre but has appeared many times with the Cold Spring Theatre in their productions like Oliver and Oklahoma. He works in sales and marketing for Swift’s ATA Martial Arts and is a musician (professional, teacher, composer) and is also a computer & consumer electronics geek.

  Howie Vreeland (Pirate/Police) has appeared on the GREAT stage in this season’s production of The Wiz as well as High School Musical a few years ago. He is currently working at Old Navy and ARISE Home Health Care. Howie enjoys acting, singing, dancing, painting, art, theatre and collecting Wizard of Oz items.

  Emily Walter (Daughter) has graced the GREAT stage many times before. She was most recently seen in this season’s A Christmas Carol as well as other shows like The Sound of Music and Footloose. She is a senior at St Cloud State University and enjoys reading, dancing and swashbuckling.

  Laura Workman (Mabel) is making her very first stage appearance with GREAT Theatre. She is the Theatre Director at Cathedral High School. Laura enjoys music, choir, cooking and getting ready for her upcoming wedding!

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