MEET THE CAST OF FOREVER PLAID
BEn Mason
Frankie

Ben Mason is pleased to return to Hale Centre Theatre where he has appeared in a number of productions including A Christmas Carol (Fred), and Oklahoma (Jud Fry). Other favorite shows include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Adam) and Jane Eyre (Mr. Rochester) at the Playmill Theatre, West Yellowstone, MT. Ben gives special thanks to his indefatigable wife Apryl and his wonderful, beautiful, glorious, glamorous, great children, Halle, Jack, Aerin, and Guinevere.
Brent Graham
Smudge

Brent Graham is happy to be back at the Hale Centre Theatre where he played Fezziwig and the Undertaker in the 2014 Hale production of A Christmas Carol! Brent sends his thanks to Dave and Corrin for giving him such a fun place to play! He also thanks his wonderful family for their love and support. Very special thanks to my beautiful wife, Jessica: “I’d give it all for you”
 
Tedd Glazebrook
Sparky

Tedd Glazebrook is beyond excited to be a part of this “plaidtastic” production. Tedd was last seen as Corny Collins in Hairspray at Mesa Community College. His last role at the Hale was as Inspector Ledoux / Phantom understudy in the fall 2014 production of Phantom. Other roles include Hennessey / Captain in Dames at Sea, Paul in A Chorus Line, and Lt. Joseph Cable in South Pacific. Tedd sends heartfelt thanks and dedicates this performance to all of those who have believed in and supported him over the years.
Jere Van Patten
Jinx

Jere Van Patten brings a wealth of talent to the Hale stage as an ariZoni, Goldy, ANNIE, and Amazon award winning actor and director. He is adjunct faculty at Mesa Community College and part of the theatre faculty at Arizona School for the Arts. He lives in Mesa with his wife Allyson and his three MVP’s: Maggie (7), Max (6), and Mayzie (2). Favorite roles include: Edna in Hairspray, Max in The Producers, and Horton in Seussical. For more visit: www.jerevp.com.
Lincoln Wright
Piano/Music Director

Lincoln Wright  is honored to be back at the Hale where he has been music director for many shows including A Christmas Carol , The Sound of Music , Phantom , 9 to 5 , Dames at Sea , and Hairspray . This is his fourth time as pianist for Forever Plaid , and he’s loved every minute of it. He is also a pianist for Ballet Etudes and Ballet Arizona. Lincoln still keeps his day job as an attorney at the Udall Shumway law firm, handling nursing home neglect cases. Thanks to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian and the Plaids for your friendship and support.
Stephen Tessier
Bass

Stephen Tessier has been playing string bass / electric bass for the past 17 years. He was a three year All-State musician and is a current member of the Tempe Symphony Orchestra. He has participated in several musical productions including The Music Man, Titanic, Footloose, Nunsense, Sweeney Todd, Godspell, and The Soul of Broadway. Stephen even had the opportunity to play at Carnegie Hall with the Dobson High music program in the summer of 2005. He is honored to be a part of this production for the fourth time and hopes you enjoy the show.
Peter Costa
Drums

Peter Costa was raised by wolves in Minnesota and educated by wizards of music in Arizona. Peter now makes his living composing for films, TV and video games. A versatile musician, he plays piano, drums, accordion and has been involved with productions at the Hale Theatre since 2012. He holds a BA in Physics and is currently studying Music Composition at ASU. His latest endeavor is doing his best to master the craft of trying to turn his two daughters into giant vegetables.
Cambrian James
Director/Choreographer

Cambrian James is well-known for his versatile staging at theaters throughout the Valley and nationally. He is a multi-award winning director and choreographer for productions of Footloose, Damn Yankees and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Cambrian has also enjoyed a long career as an actor and dancer in Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Crazy For You (Bobby Child), The King and I (the King) and in the recent Hale production of Hairspray (Edna Turnblad). Thanks to Dave, Corrin, Lincoln, Laszlo and especially to this very talented cast for their hard work.