Take My Death Away | A Halloween Musical 2023

At the Angelus Theatre
Oct 16 - 30, 2023

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Director's Note

This is a show. It is only a show.

Program

Act 1

  1. Overture
  2. The Man on the Hill 1
  3. Shackles
  4. The Man on the Hill 2
  5. Restless Immortals
  6. The Healing
  7. Old Daniel
  8. Eve's Story
  9. A New life
  10. The Man on the Hill 3

Intermission

Act 2

  1. En'tracte
  2. The Temptation
  3. All Hallows Eve
  4. Falling Apart
  5. Death Cannot Stop Us
  6. Waltz With the Devil
  7. The Decision
  8. The Devil Went Down to Delaware
  9. The Sacrifice
  10. Shackles Reprise
  11. A New Life Reprise

Cast

David
Jon Ogden
Eve
Sami Nordin
Kristoff
Gary Taylor
Sadie
Teresa Gashler
Isaac
Garion Jorgensen
Pat (ghost)
Michael Mehner
Jessie (ghost)
Chelsea Tramell
Aunt Deborah
Lori-ann Cunningham
Joanna (ghost)
Amanda Gould
Victor, Ensemble
Robert Cunningham
Sexton, Ensemble
Nate Erickson
Daisy, Ensemble
Heather Peavler
Joanna (understudy), Ensemble
Sydney Tuft

Crew

Producers, Writers, Composers
Stephen and Teresa Gashler
Director
Ruthie Cobb
Music Director
Lori-ann Cunningham
Assistant Music Director
Rebecca Case
Stage Manager
Rachelle Carroll
Assistant Stage Manager
  • Venus Morgan
  • Lori-ann Cunningham
  • Robyn Pitman
Choreographers
  • Haze Nielsen
  • Chris Valenzuela
  • Ruthie Cobb
  • Rachelle Carroll
Fight Choreographer
Darin Erickson
Costume Design
Robyn Pitman
Lighting Designer
Val LD
Set Creators
  • Garion Jorgensen
  • Stephen Gashler
  • Ruthie Cobb
  • Jade Higley
Hair & Makeup Designer
Kirsten Fowler
Lighting Technician
Andrew Dusbabek
Sound Technicians
  • Ruthie Cobb
  • Stephen Gashler
Assistant Tree Creators
  • Aspen Gashler
  • Percival Gashler

Bios

Jon Ogden
David
Jon has been performing on stages across the country since he was in 3rd grade! He is currently studying mechanical engineering at BYU. This show is his first time playing in a musical in 4 years, and his first time ever performing at the Angelus.
Sami Nordin
Eve
This is Sami's 7th show at the Angelus and she is grateful to be back as Eve! Sami just started her first semester at UVU and is hoping to become an ASL interpreter one day! She has had an amazing time bringing Eve to life (metaphorically) and hopes that you enjoy the show!
Gary Taylor
Kristoff
As a small business owner, entrepreneur, and father of four, Gary still tries to make time for theatre. He played the original Jesse in the 2020 production of TMDA. He loves working with Great Hall, helping bring life to their creative dreams!
Teresa Gashler
Sadie
Teresa is co-owner of Great Hall Theatrical with her husband Stephen and is a mother of 4. She is honored to work with this talented cast and crew. She is also grateful to Curt Gordon, owner of the Angelus, for helping make theatrical dreams a reality.
Garion Jorgensen
Isaac
This has been a difficult role for Garion to fill. The emotional turmoil that Dr Issac experiences has reminded him of his own. Garion is using his past emotions to fuel Dr Issac and he's prepared to bring this character to life for you.
Michael Mehner
Pat (ghost)
Michael has sadly passed away and is now a ghost, they say he haunts the angelus to this very day
Chelsea Tramell
Jessie (ghost)
Chelsea has been performing for over 20 years and still loves every moment of it! She is ecstatic to be returning to TMDA! She originated the role of Pat in the 2020 production and has loved this show ever since! She hopes you enjoy this hauntingly beautiful musical as much as she does!
Lori-ann Cunningham
Aunt Deborah
Lori-ann's taken so much to Deborah that she does the "Deborah shuffle" and accent in her regular life (and is teased about it). This is her second play with Great Hall and being the music director. She has loved sharing the stage with her husband!
Amanda Gould
Joanna (ghost)
Amanda is happy to be performing with her friends at the Angelus again. Some of her past roles here include Odessa and Fiona in Princess Time, Krampus in A Krampus Karol, and Amayah in The Moon Witch. Happy spooky season my dudes.
Robert Cunningham
Victor, Ensemble
Robert vaguely remembers singing in the chorus of a fifth-grade production of OLIVER. He's grateful his wife encouraged his return and the Gashlers, Ruthie, the cast brought TMDA such vibrance and facilitated weeks of nightly dates with Lori-ann.
Nate Erickson
Sexton, Ensemble
Nate Erickson is the dude of dudes. Some might even call him THE dude. You may have seen him earlier this year in the Three Musketeers or Robin Hood.
Heather Peavler
Daisy, Ensemble
Heather is grateful for the opportunity to participate in a wonderful Great Hall Theatrical show. When she’s not spooking the mortals, Heather spends her time at the library and drawing. She hopes you will enjoy the show!
Sydney Tuft
Joanna (understudy), Ensemble
Sydneys first experience with the Angelus was watching Take my death way last year. She's absolutely thrilled to be in the show this year! When she's not at the theater Sydney works a full time job. Sydney loves working with such talented people on and off the stage.