Twisted Program — 4th Wall Players

Crew:

Produced By ... 4th Wall Productions

Director ............………………..... Katherine Gibson

Assistant Director ..………………....... Tracy Fouts

Choreographer ……………....….... Taylor Shelton

Co-Choreographer .………….. Kelly McKinney

Set Construction ......…………...... Aaron Mann†

Stage Manager .…………………….......Zach Bates

Backstage Crew………….Kassie Bloobearie†

Lights / Sound …………….......Kelly McKinney

Tracy Fouts

Elena McKinney

Costumes …………….……………....... Jacob Harris†

Emily LaBrash

Properties ...…………………......Katherine Gibson

Videographer ...……………….....Kelly McKinney

( † Denotes First Production with 4th Wall Players)

Presenting our Cast of Characters

Ja’far .....................………....................…..... Josh Gibson

Aladdin ...................................………....... Aidan Morris

Princess ................…….............. Kristen Paarlberg†

Sherrazade ..................……….............. Claire Morris†

Achmed / Royal Vizier ........ Chase Cornelius*†

Djinn / Sultan ......…….................. Stephen Taylor*

Captain of the Guard …. Ian Marshall-Fisher*†

Monkey .........…..................................... Jake Hobbs*†

Parrot ......................……............... Kathleen Cicero*†

( * Denotes Member of Ensemble )

Ensemble:

Tracy Fouts... Emily LaBrash ... Kelly McKinney…Zoe Renee†…Rachel Smith† ... Olivia Taylor…

( † Denotes First Production with 4th Wall Players)

A Note from the Director

Special Acknowledgements

The 4th Wall Board, Backlot Makerspace and Venue, Adrian Blackwell, Kelli Gibson, H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts, Hohenheim Productions, Indy Ghost Light, JCA Theater Company, Alyssa Lay, Oaklandon Unitarian Universalist Church

Cast Bios

Josh Gibson - Ja’Far

Josh has performed with various Indianapolis groups, such as Mud Creek, The Belfry and IFTC (Improbable Fiction Theatre Company); but has spent a bulk of his time with this group. He most recently returned to The Belfry onstage, portraying Alan in Come Blow Your Horn. He is thrilled to be able to bring a bucket list character like Ja’Far to life and will try his best not to shame the legendary Dylan Saunders! He would like to thank the cast and crew for their shared enthusiasm and dedication; and is most proud that they all followed the golden rule! And thank all of you for coming our and supporting theater, I know you’ll love what everyone has put together for you!

Aidan Morris - Aladdin, Captain Hook

Aidan is thrilled to be playing the role of Aladdin in 4th Wall Player’s production of “Twisted”! This is Aidan’s third appearance with 4th Wall after playing Grunt in “Firebringer” and performing a few songs in the cabaret last summer. Other recent roles of his include Seymour in “Little Shop of Horrors”, both Macbeth and Macduff in “Macbeth”, and the title characters in “The Scarlet Pimpernel” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” His directing credits include “Macbeth” and “It’s A Wonderful Life” with JCA Theatre Co (a company which he co-founded). Aidan is thankful to Katherine for the opportunity to play this role, the cast for being amazing to work with, and his wife Claire for being his “everything and more”! Sit back and enjoy the show!

Kristen Paarlberg - Princess

Kristen is so excited to be acting in her first 4th Wall Players show, and in such a fun role! This is not only her first production with 4th Wall, but her first in the entire state of Indiana, as she moved here from Maine just after Thanksgiving with her husband and two fur babies. In Maine she did community theater for seven years, with highlights being when she played the characters of Hunyak in “Chicago” (2019) and Sally in “Drinking Habits” (2022). While she's been in many musical ensembles, this is her first time in a principal role and she certainly hopes to do the character justice! When she's not acting, Kristen is a pet sitter (always taking new clients!) and enjoys reading and baking. She would like to thank her parents for making the journey all the way from Maine to support her, and her husband for being her number one fan always. Enjoy the show, princesses (yes, even you)!

Claire Morris - Sherrezade

Claire Morris is thrilled to bring Sherrezade to life in her first official 4th Wall show! Claire has been involved in theatre for over a decade, her favorite roles include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (Anderson MainStage), Lady Macbeth in Macbeth (JCA Theatre Co) and Marguerite St Just in the Scarlet Pimpernel (Firelight Theater Guild). She is thrilled to share the stage with her husband Aidan and best friend Jake, and all the fun and kind people of 4th Wall. Claire loves Hello Kitty, crafting, spending time with her three kitties, and advocating for disability awareness in her spare time. Claire would like to thank Katherine for entrusting this role to her, and love to Aidan and Dad.

Chase Cornelius - Achmed, Royal Vizier, Angry Townsperson, Palace Guard

Kristen is so excited to be acting in her first 4th Wall Players show, and in such a fun role! This is not only her first production with 4th Wall, but her first in the entire state of Indiana, as she moved here from Maine just after Thanksgiving with her husband and two fur babies. In Maine she did community theater for seven years, with highlights being when she played the characters of Hunyak in “Chicago” (2019) and Sally in “Drinking Habits” (2022). While she's been in many musical ensembles, this is her first time in a principal role and she certainly hopes to do the character justice! When she's not acting, Kristen is a pet sitter (always taking new clients!) and enjoys reading and baking. She would like to thank her parents for making the journey all the way from Maine to support her, and her husband for being her number one fan always. Enjoy the show, princesses (yes, even you)!

Ian Marshall-Fisher - Captain, Gaston, Soldier 3, Merchant 3

Ian Marshall-Fisher has been an actor and designer for various theatres around the Indianapolis area. Most recently he appeared as General Genghis Kahn Schmitz in Seussical at the CAT in Carmel, Prince Ben in Disney’s Descendants at the CAT in Carmel, Axel Magee in Don't Drink the Water and in The Laramie Project at Center Stage Community Theatre, and Gilligan in Gilligan’s Island: The Musical at The Belfry Theatre. Recent Scenic Designs include Caroline, or Change with Footlite Musicals, Wit, The Spitfire Grill, Night Must Fall, and Of Mice and Men with Mainstreet Productions, The Lilies of the Field and Drinking Habits with the Belfry Theatre, and The Dinner Party and True West with Carmel Community Players. Outside of theatre, Ian works as a Director of Human Resources for a prominent hospitality company. In his free time he enjoys playing Pokémon with his nieces, spending time with family, traveling to new places with his husband, DéJon, and decorating their house!

Stephen Taylor - Sultan, Djinn, Bookseller, Gazim, Not Jezebel’s Father, Royal Guard

Kristen is so excited to be acting in her first 4th Wall Players show, and in such a fun role! This is not only her first production with 4th Wall, but her first in the entire state of Indiana, as she moved here from Maine just after Thanksgiving with her husband and two fur babies. In Maine she did community theater for seven years, with highlights being when she played the characters of Hunyak in “Chicago” (2019) and Sally in “Drinking Habits” (2022). While she's been in many musical ensembles, this is her first time in a principal role and she certainly hopes to do the character justice! When she's not acting, Kristen is a pet sitter (always taking new clients!) and enjoys reading and baking. She would like to thank her parents for making the journey all the way from Maine to support her, and her husband for being her number one fan always. Enjoy the show, princesses (yes, even you)!

Kathleen Cicero - Parrot, Cheerful Woman, Orphan 1, Thief, Soldier

Kathleen Cicero (she/her) is jazzed to make her Indy theatre scene AND 4th Wall Players debut. Hailing previosly from Chicagoland to central Michigan, recent work includes Lil Georgie/Uncle Sam (Wake Up Spaghetti, Bug Pit Collaborative Arts). Thanks to her spouse, twin sissy, fur babies, and fam for their love and support!

Jake Hobbs - Monkey, Scar, Soldier 2, Abdul/Baful, Bhiwarm, Townsperson

Kathleen Cicero (she/her) is jazzed to make her Indy theatre scene AND 4th Wall Players debut. Hailing previosly from Chicagoland to central Michigan, recent work includes Lil Georgie/Uncle Sam (Wake Up Spaghetti, Bug Pit Collaborative Arts). Thanks to her spouse, twin sissy, fur babies, and fam for their love and support!

Tracy Fouts - Old Woman, Merchant, Assistant Vizier, Soldier

Zoe has had a blast being part of the Twisted cast at 4th Wall. Her recent credits include Stage Manager (and real life Director & Stage Manager) in "A Christmas Chaos," Coach and Uma Henson (the iambic pentameter lady) in "Bad Auditions by Bad Actors," and Juror #12 in "12 Incompetent Jurors." When off the stage she can be found volunteering at the Indianapolis Zoo's Desert Dome, lazing at home with her cats, or working on one of her many unfinished sewing projects. In Twisted, she's most thrilled to play one of Prince Achmed's soldiers, and she hopes you enjoy the show as much as she and everyone else has had putting it together!

Emily LaBrash - Ursula, Mother, Not Jezebel, Assistant Vizier

Kelly McKinney - Baker, Assistant Vizier

Zoe Renee - Soldier 1, Servant 1, Townsperson, Assistant Vizier, Messenger

Zoe has had a blast being part of the Twisted cast at 4th Wall. Her recent credits include Stage Manager (and real life Director & Stage Manager) in "A Christmas Chaos," Coach and Uma Henson (the iambic pentameter lady) in "Bad Auditions by Bad Actors," and Juror #12 in "12 Incompetent Jurors." When off the stage she can be found volunteering at the Indianapolis Zoo's Desert Dome, lazing at home with her cats, or working on one of her many unfinished sewing projects. In Twisted, she's most thrilled to play one of Prince Achmed's soldiers, and she hopes you enjoy the show as much as she and everyone else has had putting it together!

Rachel Smith - Cruella, Servant 2, Belle, Scarab, Merchant 1

Rachel is thrilled to be making her 4th Wall Players debut as several roles in the ensemble, including Belle, the Scarab, and Cruella. An oncology research nurse by day, Rachel is excited to be getting back into the world of theater after taking several years off. Favorite past roles include Sally in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Tiffany in Back To The 80s, and Deborah Sue in Bye Bye Birdie. Rachel also enjoyed her time as a member of the Purduettes, an SSAA chorus part of Purdue Musical Organizations. Rachel would like to thank her amazing friends and family for their love and support, her fellow cast mates, and for everyone who has come out to see the other more twisted side of Jafar’s story!

Olivia Taylor - Maleficent, Little Girl, Orphan 2, Swallowtail

Musical Numbers

There will be a 15 minute Intermission following Act I.