Songs We Shouldn’t Sing
and Parts We’ll Never Play
A Musical Revue
RATED PG
CAST BIOS
Dennis Beasley – Dennis has been performing since he was a kid growing up in Gilroy, California. He received his acting training in the Ray Bolger Musical Theatre program at UCLA. Some of his favorite roles include The Baker in Into the Woods, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and Woof in Hair. He is having a blast performing for the first time in almost a decade on the SCT stage.
Justin Chapman – Justin is excited to return to SCT, where he previously performed in several shows. Some of his favorites include Angels in America, Part 2, Moon Over Buffalo, and All My Sons. He has performed many shows at Delta College, as well as in the Sacramento region with Sac State and Big Idea Theatre. He is currentlythe Theatre teacher at Grace M. Davis High School in Modesto, where he lives with his forever partner in art and life, Katie, as well as his four spoiled, rotten princess rescue pups.
Kobe Davis – Kobe is thrilled to be a part of Songs We Shouldn’t Sing and Parts We Shouldn’t Play. He has been acting since he could walk, and this marks his first production as a college student. Many may recognize him from his numerous performances as a proud Lincoln High School alumnus. Kobe would like to give a special thank-you to his grandmother, Leanita Taylor, for encouraging him to return to his passion after taking a year away from the stage. Her support and belief in him helped reignite his love for performing.
Kari Fairbanks – Kari is thrilled to be making her SCT debut in Songs We Shouldn’t Sing! She has performed with the Lodi Musical Theatre group over the past few years while continuing voice lessons with Nicole Howton. Kari holds a degree in Music from BYU–Idaho and is delighted to be sharing the stage with this incredibly talented cast. A special thank you goes to her amazing husband, whose love, encouragement, and support make all of this possible—and who has graciously endured countless rehearsals, vocal warm-ups, and impromptu living room concerts along the way. Kari loves you more than musical theater—which is saying quite a lot.
Jesse Garcia – Jesse is delighted to return to SCT with Songs We Shouldn’t Sing. Past credits include SCT’s The Nance (Ned), The Wedding Singer (Glen Gulia), Seussical (The Cat in the Hat), Accessible Arts Merced’s Falsettos (Whizzer), Delta Drama’s Urinetown (Bobby Strong), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Playhouse Merced’s Elf the Musical (Buddy the Elf), Pippin (Leading Player), and California’s Great America Music Goes ’Round and Around (Host). Jesse is grateful to help bring this musical miscast review to life.
Erynn Kinch – This is Erynn’s third show on stage at Stockton Civic Theatre, and she is thrilled to call this stage home. She was recently seen this season in The Wedding Singer (2025), Guys and Dolls (2026), and now Songs we Shouldn’t Sing (2026). Recently, she has gotten some backstage work on her resume as well, as wig and hair designer for Guys and Dolls (2026) and assistant stage manager for 24 Hour AM (2026) in the Pam Kitto Black Box. She would like to thank Dennis for this opportunity to perform the classics and new songs of Broadway. Another massive thank you is for her closest friends, family, and her fiancé, Tyler. She looks forward to starting next season with Bonnie and Clyde! Thank you for believing in me, and I hope you all enjoy this beautiful show!
Jalyn Holland – Jalyn is thrilled to be appearing in her third musical production. At 26 years old, she’s been singing and dancing for fun her entire life, but she’s only been brave enough to do it on stage for the last three years. Jalyn made her theatrical debut alongside her younger sister in Modesto Performing Arts’ production of Grease, and she had an absolute blast playing the wonderfully weird Magenta in the Hippodrome Theatre’s production of The Rocky Horror Show last Halloween season. When she’s not on stage, there’s a good chance I’m still singing somewhere—whether anyone asked for a performance or not! A special thank you to SCT for casting her in her third show and for giving her another opportunity to do what she loves. She is so grateful to everyone who helped bring this production to life. Well, that’s enough about Jalyn. Thanks for being here, and hope you enjoy the show!
Noel Holland – Noel loves performing and staying busy with everything from color guard to show choir, where she was honored as Most Outstanding Vocalist. She also served as Color Guard Captain and currently serve as Drama Club President and Show Choir Vice President. She was previously seen as Patty in Grease with Modesto Performing Arts, and this is her debut with Stockton Civic Theatre. Noel is so excited to be part of this production. Thanks for coming out to support live theater—and that’s what you missed on Glee!
Stephen Mason – Stephen is 23 years old and graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance from California State University Chico in may of 2025. He started theatre in middle school, his first lead was Harold Hill in the Music Man which was put on by his middle school. Stephen had done theatre in highschool and studied Musical Theatre in college. As a Senior in college he performed as Dr. Fine & Dr. Madden and understudied Dan in Next To Normal, Mr. Laurence in Little Women at CSU Chico. He works part-time at the Gallo Center while doing auditions, he hopes to pursue my dreams of becoming a Theatre and Film performer! And he am excited and hopes you enjoy the show!
Scott Minor – Scott is delighted to be performing in “Songs We Shouldn’t Sing” at SCT. Previously he acted in several productions at SCT as well as several other theaters in the greater Sacramento area. Scott has been involved in community theater for over forty years. Some of his notable roles have been as King Arthur “Spamalot”, Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” and Richard in “A New Brain”. In his everyday life, Scott is the Director of Library and Learning Resources at California Northstate University in Elk Grove.
Garen Patterson – Garen made his SCT debut in Guys & Dolls. His previous performances include work with several community theater groups in Sonoma. From 2006 to 2015, he wrote and performed one-man shows at the Marsh Theatres in Berkeley and San Francisco, the San Francisco Fringe Festival, and dozens of home venues. Garen currently sings with the Stockton Chorale and has also performed in the Zion Pops Concert under the direction of Paul Kimball. After retiring from his painting and decorating business, he enjoys traveling, photographing his adventures, and using those images as inspiration for his oil paintings. His works are displayed at the Goodwin Art Gallery on Miracle Mile and Rio Vision Gallery in Rio Vista, CA.
Leiyah Russell – Leiyah is excited to be back on the main stage in Songs We Shouldn’t Sing and Roles We’ll Never Play. She was last seen in SCT’s 24 Hours-AM, and SCT’s Anastasia. Other favorite credits include Tina Turner in SCT’s The Wedding Singer, Magenta in The Shared Light Collective’s The Rocky Horror Show, and Marianne in Prospect Theater Project’s The Revolutionists. She hopes audiences enjoy these theatre classics performed in a way that hasn’t been seen before!
Jennie Velez – Jennie is very excited to be working with SCT again in Songs We Shouldn’t Sing and Parts We’ll Never Play. She had recently opened the season as an ensemble member in The Wedding Singer. She is also Stockton Civic Theatre’s exclusive cookie provider and the face behind Groovy Goodies by Jennie. When Jennie isn’t on stage, she works on the board for new, local non-profit, The Shared Light Collective. She’d like to thank everyone who has come out to support her and the show. Enjoy and don’t forget to grab a cookie!
Jenna Zepponi – Jenna Zepponi is excited to be part of a once in this once in a lifetime musical revue. Some favorite acting projects include SCT: Guys & Dolls (Sarah), The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Maggie), The Little Dog Laughed (Ellen), Company (Kathy), Stage Right Productions: Little Women (Jo), Lincoln Theatre Company: Noises Off (Poppy), Chautauqua Playhouse: Crimes of the Heart (Lenny), Changing Faces Theatre Company: Twelfth Night (Viola). In Fall of 2024, she directed The Lifespan of a Fact at Stockton Civic Theatre (SCT). Other directing credits include Stage Kiss (SCT), Prelude to a Kiss (Showbiz Theatre Company), and The Imaginary Invalid (Lincoln High School). She would like to thank her friends, fur babies, and dog walker for making it possible for her to pursue theatre in the few spare hours she has available. Thank you for supporting live theatre!
Natalie Zimmerman – Natalie is excited to be making her debut with SCT. Generally doing theatre around the greater Sacramento area, Natalie most recently played Anne in the Diary of Anne Frank with Chataqua Playhouse. Currently, she’s the executive producer of Next To Normal at the Ooley theater. When she’s not being a thespian, she plays French horn in the pit orchestra for various musicals such as Young Frankenstein, Cinderella, Sunset Boulevard and Hunchback of Notre Dame. She’d like to thank the whole cast and crew for being so welcoming especially Jenna for being the best carpool buddy.
STAFF BIOS
Dennis Beasley (Director & Co-Set Designer) – Dennis has been the Artistic Director here at SCT since 2016. He has worked in various capacities at theatres across the country including South Coast Repertory, The Utah Shakespearean Festival, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, Davis Shakespeare Ensemble, Odyssey Theatre Company, and The Western Stage. He has also been an Adjunct Theatre Instructor at Gavilan College, Hartnell College, and Delta College. He has directed many productions at SCT in his tenure including The Addams Family, Rock of Ages, August: Osage County, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Dog Laughed, and 9 to 5. Dennis holds a BA in Theatre from UCLA and an MFA in Directing from UC Irvine.
Val Cichocki (Co-Set Design & Scenic Artist) – Val has worked at SCT for over 10 years and is currently the shop manager. Since starting at SCT she has worked on every show, and has also worked as set designer (for which she was been awarded a Willie Award) for several shows, props, and scenic artist. She would like to thank her family, pets, and garden for all the moral support.
R. Israel Rodriguez (Costume Designer) – Israel has formal training in technical theatre, and has had a wide range of responsibilities on production teams. He costumed The Wedding Singer here at SCT, and has designed costumes at St Mary’s High School for the past four years. His credits there include: Disney’s Mary Poppins, Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, Music Man, Dracula: The Bloody Truth, and Robin Hood.
Gus Frontella (Lighting Designer) – Gus has worked on countless productions her at SCT including: The Play that Goes Wrong, The Doyle and Debbie Show, and Murder on the Orient Express. When not working on lighting design, Gus can often be found in the sound booth. He loves to be involved in SCT but hates writing bios.
Zach Origer (Assistant Lighting Designer) – Zach has been involved in countless productions on stage and backstage for the past several years at SCT. You may have last seen him in Gypsy, The Play That Goes Wrong, or Jesus Christ Superstar. He is currently studying Technical Theatre at San Joaquin Delta College and is excited to work on his first show as an Assisstant Lighting Designer. WOWIE KABLOWEE!!!
Drew Guerrero – Making his debut as Stage Manager for a mainstage production, Drew is excited for everyone to see Songs We Shouldn’t Sing. Drew’s most recent shows include 24hrs AM – Joe’s Not Home as Mark, The Play That Goes Wrong as Trevor and Stage Manager for last October’s black box production Bug. He would like to shout out his mom, Krysta, his dad, Richard, and his friends Paris, Logan, Jessica, Howard and Jenna for the advice and support, Dennis, for the opportunity to stage manage again, and Sabrina for helping him manage all of the stress in between. Enjoy the show!