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Shannon Tipton: Shannon is a senior political science major from Joliet, IL. She is excited about being in a Three Penny Production in her last semester at Rockford College. She would first like to thank James for giving her a chance. Second, she would like to thank the theatre majors who welcome non-majors with open arms. Third, she would to thank her friends at Rockford College, Michele "SYB," Jen, and others who made her experience special. Fourth, she would like to thank Craig for his unconditional love and support. She would like to thank her mom for showing her how to be a strong woman. She would also like to thank her family for their unconditional love and support.

Susie Mahoney: Susie is a sophomore nursing major from Earlville, IL. This is her first attempt at Rockford College theatre. Susan would like to thank our fearless director, James for seeing something more in ALL of us than we saw in ourselves and for giving us the oppurtunity to share it with others. She would also like to thank him for his continuous encouragement and patience. She would like to thank the cast and stage managers for being a part of this awesome event with her. She extends huge thanks to her family and friends (you know who you are) for always being around and supporting her regardless of her craziness. She would like to give extra special thanks to her mom. "I would not have gotten anywhere in my life without you. I love you." For all those who couldn't be here to share this... We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go we take a little of each other EVERYWHERE. There's NO place that far!

Erin Ammer: Erin is a Freshman Technical Theatre major from Elmwood Park, IL. This is Erin's first acting experience at Rockford College, and she's thriller to be doing it. Erin would like to thank James for being an awesome director. She would also like to thank the cast and crew for being so great and talenter. Finally Erin would like to thank her parents and friends for never giving up on her.

JeriAnne Hose: JeriAnne is a senior political science major from Illinois. Although she has not graced the Rockford College stage since Passion, Poison, Petrification, but recently appeared in Trademark, the easter musical at First Assembly of God. JeriAnne wants to lavish hugs and kisses on James for giving her such an amazing oppurtunity to perform, on Sarah for being a supportive friend, on Lekeziah for tolerating her scatterbrained roommate and her family (biological and cell group) for endless love and encouragement. "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" - Phillipians 4:13

Julie Abner: Julie is a sophomore Musical Theatre Major from Illinois. Julie was last seen as Joan in Dames at Sea and the Three Penny "Comings and Goings." She is totally psyched to be part of such a large talented cast. Julie sends a thank you to her family-and a shout out to her baby in London-"I love you, Kyle." Hope you enjoy the show - God Bless!

Katia Grimaud: Katia is a senior business major from Toulouse, France. She is very excited about this show, because James offered her a part in her native language, knowing no one will understand. It has been really great working with so many differently challenging and great individuals, cast members and crew. I want to thank James for being so innovative, understanding, open-minded and kind. Que le rideau se leve et le spectacle commence!

Tim Hamilton: Tim is a sophmore scenic design major from Milwaukee. He's previously been seen in "The Venetian Twins", "She Loves Me", "The Last Night of Ballyhoo", and a bunch of 3 pennies. Thanks to his family and friends, Jimmy Pee-pee Rod, the cast + crew, Charmaine + Emily(for deep conversations and long walks on the beach), and finally, spam lunch meat for its constant emotional support. Enjoy the show-but don't tell his parole officer you saw him here.

Stephanie Ihde: Stephanie is a senior psychology major from Menominee, MI...yes, that's in the Upper Penninsula. This is her first (and last) show at Rockford College and she would like to thank James for giving her the oppurtunity to do something a little crazy. She would also like to send love to her family, her friends back home, Ria (and her parents), Rich, Nikki, Colleen, Casey, Emily, Jen, and te beautiful women of Financial Aid. Thanks to all for their support and friendship.

Emily March: Emily is a junior theater major from Colorado. She has most recently been seen in "Simpatico", "Nellie Toole + Co". and "The Last Night of Ballyhoo". She is very excited to be a part of such a colorful cast. She would first like to thank the director, James, for giving her a chance to do something she has never done. To her family, she would like to thank them for there uncontintional love and support. She would also like to throw a huge hug to Charmaine and Tim for being awesome people that they are. Hope everyone enjoys the show.

Colleen McGill: Colleen is a junior english major from St.Louis, MO. This is her first experience with theatre and she would like to thank James for giving her this wonderful oppurtunity. She would also like to thank her best and closest friends (Swanny, Cory, Melissa, Rich, Mike, Tom, Casey, Stephanie, and Jen) for their support.

Casey Murray: Casey is a junior business major form Cuba City, WI. He brings his talents to the stage for the second time. However, he is excites for his first full production. His previous experience consists of high school musicals and a student directed scene last spring here in Cheek Theatre. He would first like to thank James Rodriguez for giving him an oppurtunity and for stepping "outside the box." He would also like to thank his family and friends for their unending support. And a special thank you to his Boo for the sacrifices made.

Charmaine Tidwell: Charmaine is a sophmore majoring in Political Science Pre-Law from Machesney Park, Illinois. She has been seen in the Dance Show here at Rockford College in December. She was also in various shows/productions in high school. This is her first acting role here at Rockford College. Charmaine would like to thank the cast and crew and a big thanks to Emily and Tim for always being there for her when she complains. A special thanks goes out her family for always supporting her. Last, but least she would like to thank the director James, her favorite Puerto Rican.

Ryan Porthouse: Ryan Porthouse is from San Diego, California. A freshman at Rockford College A freshman at Rockford College majoring in history. He has participated in the Bristol Reniassance Faire and is involved in choir. He would like to thank James for the opportunity to act out. He would also like to thank all of his friends, especially his loving girlfriend, Michele, for all her support.

Tiffany Passmore: Tiffany is a junior biology major focusing on veterenarian medicine from Chicago, IL. She has been involved with the theatre since her freshman year. Wither dancing, selling flowers, or other backstage stuff. She was the assistant stage manager for "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged." This is her first performance as an actress. Tiffany would like to thank her mom for festering her love of art. Her dad for forcing her to find her own strengths and her oldest sister Latisha for showing her an example of strength. She also thanks Regina, Shanisha, Jasmine, Nicholas, Artevia, Jaleel and last but definately not least James. We have been friends since freshman year. He knows me well and yet he still cast me. Thanks James you're one in a million.

Dawn Niehaus: Dawn is a senior psychology major, graduating in May [applause]. Dawn also works at Swedish American Hospital's Center for Mental Health. Needless to say, free time is rare, so Dawn has no "hobbies" (apart from Karaoke and caps...). Dawn wants to thank her family and friends for their constant supprt and James for giving her a "Voice." "Why am I encouraged to shut my mouth when it gets too close to home?" - Alanis ...Hopefully "Voices" will get too close to home for everyone...