The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

THE LIGHTNING THIEF

THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Originally commissioned, Created, and Produced Off Broadway by TheaterWorksUSA.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Director: Katie Conklin | Music Director:  Nathan Fulkerson | Choreographer: Kat Shondeck
“Catch Me If You Can” is a high-energy musical based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a con artist who successfully impersonated a Pan Am pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer, all before his 19th birthday. Set in the 1960s, the musical follows Frank as he embarks on a thrilling journey filled with deception, charm, and adventure. Pursued by the relentless FBI agent Carl Hanratty, Frank’s escapades take him around the world, all while trying to escape his troubled past and win the affections of the girl of his dreams. As the stakes get higher and the chase intensifies, Frank must confront the consequences of his actions and decide what truly matters in life. Filled with catchy tunes, dynamic choreography, and a captivating story, “Catch Me If You Can” is a rollercoaster ride of excitement, humor, and heart. With themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of identity, this Tony-nominated musical is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

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MEET THE CAST

(*) denotes also a member of the Ensemble (^) denotes Dance Ensemble (‘) denotes Fight Ensemble (“) denotes Dance Captain

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WILMAR LEWIS

is playing Frank Jr. in Catch Me If You Can, he is so grateful that the production staff selected him for this role. This will be his second time playing the role of Frank Jr. as he previously played this role in the spring with his high school. He would like to thank everyone who helped him get to where he is today.

WILMAR LEWIS

(Frank Abagnale Jr.)

TAYLOR ELLIOT

is thrilled to be kicking off season 48 in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN! He was seen last season in THE PROM (Sheldon), CINDERELLA (Topher), and ELF (Buddy). Outside of theatre and working in the FBI, Taylor holds his Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering from Penn College and currently works as a bridge welder. He’d like to thank his friends and family for their endless love and support in everything he does. Enjoy the show, and don’t go breakin’ all the rules!

TAYLOR ELLIOT

(Carl Hanratty)

AUBYN JOHNSON

is a Spanish teacher at Southern Columbia High School also serves as the Musical Director at Danville High School. He is thrilled to be in another production here at CTL and loves that he gets to be on stage with his closest friends one more time!

AUBYN JOHNSON

(Frank Abagnale Sr.)

MADDIE WILLIAMSON

is so excited to be back on the CTL stage as Brenda. She has previously been seen in Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, White Christmas, Ragtime, The Little Mermaid, Cabaret, and Cinderella. She’d like to thank her friends, family, and especially her husband Travis for their love and support. Enjoy the show!

MADDIE WILLIAMSON

(Brend Strong)

RYAN LANNAN​

is excited to be back for 48! You may have seen him most recently s Sebastian in “Cinderella”, Walter Hobbs in “Elf the Musical”, a little piggy in “Shrek the Musical”, a spoon in “Beauty and the Beast”, and a member of the Kit Kat Klub in “Cabaret”. Ryan has been active in the theatre from a young age and is always grateful when he is able to participate. He would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support and to all the wonderful members of the CTL family for keeping theatre alive in the Williamsport area.

RYAN LANNAN

(Roger Strong/Agent Branton)

KIM FULMER

is happier than you could know to be back on the CTL stage playing Carol Strong. Some of her favorite roles at CTL have been Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, Martha Watson in White Christmas, Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein, Rosie in Mamma Mia, Aunt Sponge in James and the Giant Peach, Grandma Addams in the Addams Family, and Marge in The Bridges of Madison County at CAC. She would like to thank her amazing friends who provided constant support this year, when she needed it the most, and to whom she will always be grateful for making her laugh and feel loved. Love is ALWAYS better.

KIM FULMER

(Carol Strong)

DENISE CLARK

is excited to join the cast of another incredible musical at CTL! Last seen as the villain in The Prom (Mrs. Greene), She is glad to be at least semi-likable in this show! A member of CTL's Board of Directors, Denise also sings with the Williamsport Chamber Choir and serves as a principal at Jackson Primary School. She'll be taking the reins as the director of 9 to 5 in June 2025, and she's eternally grateful to her husband Gene and her amazing family for always supporting her creative passions. Denise thanks the entire production team for their hard work!

DENISE CLARK

(Paula Abagnale)

TYLER BOYLES

is very honored to be on the CTL stage once again for the opening of season 48! From Cogan Station Pennsylvania, Tyler graduated from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s in Music with a minor in Music Technology and is now a Vocal Coach for CTL. He has been with CTL for exactly a year making his mainstage debut with Elf the musical in 2023. Other CTL productions he is been a part of include Cinderella, The Prom, and The Corner of Third and Broadway concert. Tyler wants to thank every single person that have given him opportunities to which have lead him to this.

TYLER BOYLES

(Agent Cod)

MATTHEW HUELS

has been performing on stage since 2013. He has appeared in a number of productions with other theater companies but this is his first CTL show. His most recent role was as Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins where he met his wonderful wife Julie. When he's not on the stage he spends his time camping with his scout troop in the woods and singing with an a capella group.

MATTHEW HUELS

(Agent Cod)

ERICA MOWREY

After a few year hiatus, Erica is thrilled to be back in a MainStage production! Previously featured as Kathy jn “Company” and the ensemble in Mama Mia, she is excited to join the ensemble again in this fun, fast paced musical. She’d like to thank her family and most of all her husband for their support and sacrifice which allows her to follow her passion for theater!

ERICA MOWREY

(Ensemble)

ERIN MOWREY

is excited to be back on stage as the dance captain for Catch Me If You Can. This is Erin's 4th show with CTL. Erin was previously the Assistant Choreographer for Elf: The Musical, Elf in Shrek: The Musical, and in the Immigrant Ensemble of Ragtime. Erin also plays violin with the Lycoming College Community Orchestra. Erin thanks the production team and especially Kat Shondeck for the opportunity to learn and grow as a performer. She also thanks her husband Kevin for his continuous love and support.

ERIN MOWREY

(Ensemble)

RUBIE NATAL

A graduate from The New York Film Academy for Musical Theatre. Rubie was recently seen onstage as "Emma" in THE PROM. Some her favortie CTL credits include "Roxie" in CHICAGO, "Fräulein Kost/Fritzie" in CABARET, "Mush" in NEWSIES, "Rizzo" in GREASE and "Jovie" in ELF. Along with being on the stage Rubie has recently directed THE LIGHTNING THEIF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL. She wants to thank all her friends and family for all their love and support! She ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and enjoy the show! @rubie__natal

RUBIE NATAL

(Ensemble)

PAIGE FAUSNAUGHT

is wicked excited to be in one more show with CTL! Past CTL productions include Elf, Chicago, and Beauty & the Beast. Off stage Paige is an American Sign Language Interpreter (soon to be) in the Nashville area. She would like to thank CTL for being a home for her here in Williamsport and giving her the space to learn so many new skills and meet the best of friends.

PAIGE FAUSNAUGHT

(Ensemble)

KRISTIN PEREZ

is so excited be part of her fifth show on stage with CTL. She has previously been seen in Beauty and the Beast, Elf, Cinderella and The Prom. Kristin has also worked behind stage on many shows including Cabaret, Ragtime and Calendar Girls. Kristin would like to thank her friends, family and fur babies for their support. She would also like to thank the production staff for the opportunity to be part of this amazing show and the cast for making it such a wonderful experience.

KRISTIN PEREZ

(Ensemble)

MAIA CENIMO

is excited to be back on stage! A Lead Account Executive by day and a bartender by night, Maia is also an alumni of Florida Atlantic University. Pervious roles include Sally Bowles (Cabaret), Maggie (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Liz (Chicago) Marilyn Wald (Beautiful), and Anybodys (West Side Story). Most recently Maia was the choreographer of the Student Summer Intensive Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief. Merde!

MAIA CENIMO

(Ensemble)

SHANTEL HILL

is proud to be making her CTL debut in Catch Me if You Can! She is a senior and musical theater major at Lycoming College. Most recently, she has been seen in Godspell at Millbrook Playhouse as well as Mrs. Muller in Doubt: A Parable and Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors at Lyco. She thanks her mom and her closest friends for their continued support!

SHANTEL HILL

(Ensemble)

CAROLINE CIPRIANI

was most recently seen in CTL’s Cinderella and Elf. She co-costumed CTL’s The Prom and is combining her love for singing, dancing, and dress-up with Catch Me If You Can. Caroline wants to thank hr kids for being excellent dance and singing practice partners and her husband for all of his support!

CAROLINE CIPRIANI

(Ensemble)

JULIE HUELS

has been involved in theater for the past 13 years both as an actress and as a director, and is excited to return to CTL for her second performance. Some of her favorite past performances include How I Met Cinderella (Queen Elizabeth), The Music Man (Ensemble) and most recently, Mary Poppins (Winifred Banks) during which she met her wonderful husband Matt! Julie is so thankful for the privilege of working with this talented cast and hopes the audience has as much fun watching the show as the cast has performing it!

JULIE HUELS

(Ensemble)

LINDSAY BERING

is honored to be a part of yet another CTL show. Though this will be her third time performing with CTL, this will be the first time she gets to do it on the CTL home stage. Prior show credits with CTL include Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella. A big thanks to the production team and fellow cast members who continue to make these experiences so much fun!

LINDSAY BERING

(Ensemble)

MARK PATRICK​

Coming to you live from....well since the last production he was in Mark is exited to once again be on the CTL stage to tell this incredible and captivating story! Last time Mark was an ensemble member in "The Prom" and has been in a few other CTL productions like "Elf The Musical" as well as "Shrek The Musical". He wants to thank his friends and family for always showing there support as well as just being able to do these with a wonderful cast of new and old faces! Enjoy the show!

MARK PATRICK

(Ensemble)

LILLIAN GRIFFITH

is a sophomore at lycoming college has been in shows all through high school and is a minor in theater tech has been in beauty and the beast and ragtime at the CTL as well and would like to thank her family for always supporting her in everything she does.

LILLIAN GRIFFITH

(Ensemble)

ELIZA WHYMAN

is incredibly excited to be returning to the CTL for season 48. After making her debut in CTL’s Prom she couldn’t be happier to be on stage again for this thrilling performance. She would like to dedicate this performance to her amazing, wonderful mother who inspires her everyday and always encourages her passions.

ELIZA WHYMAN

(Ensemble)

MICELLA BLAS

This is Micaella’s second show here at the CTL. Micaella was in Elf The Musical last season. Micaella works at Williamsport Area High School as a Librarian Aide. Micaella would like to thank her friends and her family. Micaella is thankful for this opportunity.

MICELLA BLAS

(Ensemble)

ASHLI STARKS

is excited to be back at CTL in the ensemble! She would like to thank the production team for this opportunity. Previous roles include Don John in Much Ado About Nothing with Gaspipe, Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet with Gaspipe, Miss Brooks in Our Miss Brooks, and Belle/Winifred in A Christmas Carol Experience with Micro Theatre on Broadway. Thank you for coming out to support local theatre!

ASHLI STARKS

(Ensemble)

MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM

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KATIE CONKLIN​

is a graduate of West Virginia University with her BFA in Musical Theatre. This is her first time directing a mainstage production at CTL! She most recently played Dee Dee in The Prom, choreographed Cinderella at the CAC and looks forward to choreographing Rent later this season. She's excited to have this opportunity and is grateful to all involved for this experience to learn! She’d like to thank the cast and production team for their dedication to telling this story. Also thanks to Kyle, her family and friends, for always supporting her dreams. Sit back and let us be your TV guide!

KATIE CONKLIN

(Director)

NATHAN FULKERSON​

is excited and honored to once again fill the role of Music Director for the Community Theatre League and he is thrilled to be working with such a great cast and production team to bring this wonderful story to life on the CTL Main Stage. He enjoys his new-found purpose of helping friends both old and new to learn, grow, and create within the medium of musical theater. He wishes all involved a great production!

NATHAN FULKERSON

(Music Director)

KAT SHONDECK​

Having previously choreographed The Prom, Beautiful, the Carole King Musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, Ragtime, White Christmas, The Bridges of Madison County, Sister Act, A Christmas Story, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame for CTL, Kat is so happy to be staging some of her favorite musical numbers with this phenomenal cast and incredible production team. Some of her other choreo credits include Between the Lines, Anastasia, Hello Dolly, The Drowsy Chaperone, Jekyll & Hyde, Hairspray, and Spamalot. “Love to Mike, Justin and Evey; and thanks to Rachel for being my second brain.”

KAT SHONDECK

(Choreographer)

KAYLA FURMAN​

is excited to be returning to the role of Stage Manager for Catch Me If You Can! She most recently stage managed Cinderella at the CAC, and has been seen on stage as Dragon (Shrek), Arista (Little Mermaid), and ensemble (Young Frankenstein). When she's not on stage or stage managing, you can either find her working at Robert M. Sides Family Music or playing in pit orchestras around the area. Kayla is so excited to be working on this show with this amazing cast and production staff. She is most excited to be on staff with her husband, Nathan. She hopes you enjoy the show!

KAYLA FURMAN

(Stage Manager)

CAROLINE CIPRIANI​

was most recently seen in CTL’s Cinderella and Elf. She co-costumed CTL’s The Prom and is combining her love for singing, dancing, and dress-up with Catch Me If You Can. Caroline wants to thank her kids for being excellent dance and singing practice partners and her husband for all of his support!

CAROLINE CIPRIANI​

(Costumes)

AUTUMN WHERY

was most recently seen on the CTL stage in Steel Magnolias

AUTUMN WHERY

(Assistant Director)

JOSIAH HICKS-LEE

is excited to be helping out again on the production side at CTL. This is his first show as an assistant stage manager and is glad to be helping out with the music. He has worked on over 50 productions. Some of his most recent work has been in "The Prom," "Steel Magnolias," "A Christmas Carol" twice, and "Beauty and the Beast." He has worked with Hamilton-Gibson as well as as with New Covenant UCC doing direction, choreography, music direction, and costume design. He has also played pit orchestra on various instruments.

JOSIAH HICKS-LEE

(Assistant Stage Manager/Music Director)

MORE CREDITS

Abby Spencer ... Technical Designer
Paul Young, Aubyn Johnson ... Technical Assitants
Seth Sponhouse ... Scenic Design
Taylor Elliott ... Head Carpenter
Kyle Huggins ... Marketing/Digital Projections

MAIA CENIMO

(Choreographer)

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