Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Cast List
Sheree Hollinger: Rebecca Shoemaker ( Mansfield, Texas)
Dinah Grayson: Lauren Price (Alliance, Ohio)
Lexie Richards: Meg Amburgey (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Jeri Neal McFeeley: Mackenzie Ludwig (Shelby Twp., Michigan)
Vernadette Simms: Hannah Lewis (Solon, Ohio)
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Production/Creative Team
Director: Riley Ameel (Romeo, Michigan)
Production Stage Manager: Dia Biggs (Dexter , Michigan)
Assistant Stage Manager: Lily Brown (Dayton, Ohio)
Set Designer: Syd Mendez (St. Cloud, Florida)
Lighting Designer: Kyleigh Clark (Newark, Ohio)
Costume Designer: Bailey Grizzell (Grove City, Ohio)
Scenic Charge: Amelia Hammond (Medina , Ohio)
Sound Designer: Autumn Perry (Warren, Michigan)
Props Designer: Sam Barker (Upper Sandusky, Ohio)
Hair/Make-Up Designer: Grace Thomas (Orlando, Florida)
Master Electrician: Jer Marshall (St. Cloud, Florida)
Light Board Operator: Elijah Shiley (Tiffin, Ohio)
Co-Marketing Directors: Melaina Brostenianc (Warren, Michigan)
and Josey Norgren (Queen Creek, Arizona)
Crew: Sophia Wilkinson (Fulshear, Texas)
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Meet the Cast
Meg Amburgey she/her (Lexie Richards) is thrilled to be a part of our production Sweet Delilah Swimclub. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her! She would also like to thank the cast for being her real life Sweet Delilah.
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Hannah Lewis (Vernidette) is a sophomore theatre major and is thrilled to be working on another fantastic show here at Heidelberg. She has absolutely adored working with everyone on this production and is excited to be a part of its debut. Hannah also has appeared in various productions on the Heidelberg stage including The Half Life of Marie Curie (Marie), Assassin's (Squeaky), Measure for Measure (Lucio) and Godspell (By My Side). She has also worked as props, dramaturg, stage management and assistant set design on various productions since coming to Heidelberg and has loved the opportunity to work on both sides. Hannah is so thankful for this opportunity and wants to thank Riley, Dia and Lily for all there help throughout the process. She also wants to thank her castmates for being so much fun to work with throughout this production. She hopes you enjoy the show!!
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Mackenzie Ludwig she/her (Jeri-Neal McFeely) is a second-year student majoring in theatre with a concentration in acting and minor in psychology. She was previously in You Just Never Know(Mo), Fiorello (Chorus Cutie), Measure for Measure (Varrius), Circle Mirror Transformation (Theresa), and Assassins (Ensemble) at Heidelberg. Along with acting, she was also head of hair and makeup for 26 Pebbles, Circle Mirror Transformation, One Man Two Guvnors, and The Letter G. Before coming to Heidelberg she was in Pride and Prejudice (Elizabeth Bennet) and Annie (Lily St. Regis) at Eisenhower High School. Mack hopes everyone enjoys the beautifully captured female relationships in Sweet Delilah Swim Club that perfectly represents girlhood to her.
Lauren Price she/her (Dinah Grayson) Lauren is thrilled to be back in the Black Box at Heidelberg! Lauren is a Musical Theater and Music double major. She was recently seen in Godspell (Marianne Williamson), Assassins (Ensemble), Circle Mirror Transformation (Lauren), Measure For Measure (Marianna), and Fiorello! (Nina). She serves as the costume shop manager. She is also a member of the Heidelberg University Marching and Symphonic Band and Concert Choir. This show has been such a pleasure to bring to life with the people who are her real life Sweet Delilah Swim Club! Lauren would like to thank her family, friends, and professors for their endless support!
Becca Shoemaker (She/her) is a Freshman Musical Theatre major at Heidelberg University. She is from Mansfield Texas. Some of her favorite roles she has done in the past include Cady Heron (Mean Girls the Musical), Giacinta (Scapino), Mary (The Bald Soprano), and Belinda Cratchett (A Christmas Carol). This is her first black box production with Heidelberg Theatre and she is also part of the Concert Choir and Heidelberg Colorguard. Special thanks from Becca go to her family, friends, castmates, and instructors.
Meet the Crew
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Riley Ameel (Director) is currently a Senior and is so excited that she got the opportunity to direct this show! She has worked both on and off the Heidelberg stage. Her favorite acting roles include One Man Two Guvnors (Rachel), Wendy and Peter(Wendy), and Women in Black(The Women in Black). Her favorite off stage productions include directing A Barnyard Moosical and being head of props and assistant stage manager for SpongeBob the Musical. This was her first time directing a blackbox and she has loved the experience! She is beyond thankful for the amazing cast and crew in this show!
She would like to thank her own “Sweet Delilah Swim Club”; her “swim team” includes her volleyball teammates, her theater family, her roommates and her friends that she met at Grace Community Church. She is so grateful for all of them and couldn’t imagine life without them. Riley would also like to thank her Mom Amy, Dad Steve, Sister Trista and Fiance Jacob for always supporting her.
1 Corinthians 10:31
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Sam Barker (He/Him) (Props Designer) is a current junior pursuing Theater Production and a minor in Art. Having transferred from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and previously studying Art and Philosophy, he is honored to have the opportunity to assist the talented cast and crew in this production. Some of Sam’s previous works at Heidelberg include: Circle Mirror Transformation (Assistant Stage Manager), One Man Two Guvnors (Crew, Assistant Scenic Charge), Assassins (Assistant Stage Manager, Assistant Scenic Charge), The Letter G (Props Designer), Godspell (Scenic Charge, Crew), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Props Designer, Crew), and 26 Pebbles (Assistant Lighting Designer). He would also like to thank his parents and friends for all of their love and support.
Melaina Brostenianc She/Her (Co-Marketing Director) is beyond excited for this show! Melaina is a Sophomore AYA Education major with a concentration in Social Studies at Heidelberg University. She has been involved in Heidelberg's production of Fiorello! (Assistant Stage Manager), Endgame (Sound Designer//Marketing), One Man Two Guvnors (Assistant Director/Marketing), and Assassins (Assistant Director/Marketing). She has also acted as the Marketing Director for the theatre department. Outside of the theatre Melaina is also a part of Greek Life which includes Kappa Psi Omega and Nu Sigma Alpha Heid Babe's. Melaina would like to give a big thanks to Josey for all of her continuous help with the marketing and taking on the Co-Marketing Director position. Break a leg!
Lily Brown they/them (Assistant Stage Manager) is a transfer musical theatre and media double major with a minor in business administration here at Heidelberg. This is their first time being on the crew for a show at Heidelberg! They were most recently seen in Godspell as a member of the ensemble. Outside of theatre, Lily is also involved in the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and the Heidelberg Colorguard! They’d like to thank their friends and family, as well as the cast and crew for this amazing show! They hope you enjoy!
Kyleigh Clark they/them (Lighting Design) is a Sophomore Computer Science major, with minors in Business and Theater. After acting for 7 years in school and community theater, they’ve decided to step into the technical aspect of theater. They’ve previously been involved with One Man, Two Guvnors (Sound Mixing), Assassins (Assistant Lighting Design/Sound Mixing) and Rocky Horror 2024 (Lighting Design) here at Heidelberg, as well as assisting with tech for Seussical at Christina’s Hullabaloo. Kyleigh is excited to keep learning more, and they hope you enjoy the show!
Bailey Grizzell she/her (Costume Designer) is very excited to design the costumes for. She would like to thank her friends, family and dog. The Sweet Delilah Swim Club. She hopes you love the show just as much as she does.
Autumn Perry She/Her - Warren, MI (Sound Designer) is a Senior Theatre Production and English Literature double major with a minor in Business Administration and is overjoyed to be the Sound Designer for the Black Box production of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club this November. Autumn has previously been involved in Heidelberg's productions of The Addams Family (Assistant Stage Manager), Eurydice (Production Stage Manager), Chicago (Production Stage Manager), Misery (Sound Designer), Top Girls (Sound Designer), Spooky-Dog and the Teen-Aged Gang Mysteries (Sound Designer), Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Production Stage Manager), Porch (Light Designer), Spongebob (Assistant Technical Director), Fiorello! (Production Stage Manager), The Woman in Black (Scenic Designer), Measure for Measure (Production Stage Manager), One Man, Two Guvnors (Production Stage Manager), The Letter G (Sound Designer), Assassins (Production Stage Manager, Sound Designer, Ast. Lighting Designer, Ast. Scenic Designer) Godspell (Master Electrician), You Just Never Know (Director), The Half-Life of Marie Curie (Sound Designer). and most recently 26 Pebbles (Production Stage Manager, Master Electrician, Props Designer). Autumn also holds the position of Vice President for Alpha Psi Omega, the National Theatre Honorary on campus, and Make-A-Scene, Heidelberg's Improv Troupe.
Thank you for coming out to support the show! This show captures the importance of finding your people; those who help you navigate through life. This hilarious, yet heartwarming play portrays how the relationships between five swim teammates can last decades. As you take in this show I challenge you to reflect on your own life and the people who have remained constant. People that have stuck with you through the good times and the bad. People that help you find humor during hardships. Interpret your relationships and reminisce on the best of times.
During the rehearsal process these amazing ladies have grown to form their own team. They have all worked so well together that I am so happy to share this amazing experience with my amazing cast and crew.
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-Riley Ameel