Director's Notes
Creating and promoting spooky theater has been our mission since we officially founded Stage Fright Theater Co. in 2022. That’s why this year’s theme for Midsummer Scream felt like it was chosen specifically with us in mind. When we were invited to create a show for this year’s event, we immediately started compiling a list of songs we’d like to perform. We wound up with a show that would clock in at just under an hour, so we decided to do a spooky musical jukebox of sorts — snippets from our favorite songs blending into each other. We wrote a story about Beetlejuice bringing all these characters together, and then it was time to cast.
The response we got from our casting call was truly overwhelming. I honestly can’t believe the talent level of this cast. The show itself is a tall order, and they’ve handled everything we’ve thrown at them with professionalism and enthusiasm.
This is, without a doubt, the biggest show we’ve ever produced under the Stage Fright banner, and the way the cast and crew — both returning and new — have responded has made me very optimistic about this company’s future. Music and theater are about connection, about people. That’s why we do this, and this show has floored me with the amazing people and connections that made this grand vision come together.
Please enjoy the show, the convention, and — in the spirit of connection — feel free to drop us a message and let us know how you liked it.
Aaron Buck
Director/Co-Writer/Producer
Stage Fright Theater Co’s Spooky Musical Revue
Meet the Cast
Beetlejuice
Winston Peacock
Winston Peacock Is humbled to be returning to Stage Fright Theatre Co. He has made several appearances with the company, you may recognize him from Spooky Swap Meet, Midsummer Scream and Horrorcon. He is an actor, singer and magician and is very happy to use all his skills with this company. His most recent theatre credits include (Trunchbull) Matilda, (Sweeney Todd) Sweeney Todd, (The Creature) Frankenstein, and (Dewey) School of Rock.
Annie/Dr. Frankenstein (Fri/Sun)
Carina Barney
Carina (she/her) is ecstatic to welcome in the most wonderful time of the year with Stage Fright Theater Company. She began her professional career with the Walt Disney Company, performing at sea with Disney Cruise Line and on land at Disneyland Resort. Since then, she has performed across several entertainment offerings and theme parks in Southern California, including Delusion (Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group) and Margo Rita’s Monster Ball at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Orin/Pavi
Kristen Boaz
Kristin Boaz is absolutely thrilled to be performing with the Stage Fright Theater Co at Midsummer Scream! She is a 30 year veteran of theater and the improv scene of So Cal, and is a massive fan of all things macabre!!! Some of her favorite spooky productions have been ASSASINS (Sarah Jane Moore) DEARLY DEPARTED (Suzanne) and TRAPPED at Knott’s Halloween Haunt (Mama the Chef) She thanks her family for their endless support!
Christine Daaé/Jane Doe
Adagia Brighton
Adagia Brighton is excited to return for her third show with Stage Fright Theatre Co! As an LA based singer, actor and musician she can be found rocking out in her band, on screen, and studying classical voice and acting. She’d like to thank Mom and Dad and the StageFright family.
The Phantom
Carlos Cameron
Carlos is a multi-hyphenate performing artist from Washington State. Previous onstage acting credits include Glory Days, Alice By Heart, Seussical the Musical, Our American Tragedy, The Brass Teapot, and various festivals like 1448 Hollywood. His stage directing credits include Dating Abe for AnyWay Production Co., assistant directing both parts of Angels In America, the original show Play Things which debuted at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival, and his newest original work, Be Not Afraid. Carlos is a screen actor as well, appearing in horror and thrillers like Carter Smith’s Headlock, and the award winning short film The First. He also produces and performs dark pop music.
The Creature/Lucas Beineke/Luigi
Liam Cavanaugh
Liam Cavanaugh is an actor, singer, and writer based in Orange County.This is his second time working with Stagefright Theater, and he’s very excited to perform with them again. You can see him as a scare
actor at Knott’s Scary Farm this year.
Sweeney Todd/Ash Williams
Drake Chavez
Drake is incredibly excited to be joining Stage Fright Theater Co. for this awesome opportunity. Midsummer Scream is one of Drakes favorite conventions and he is so grateful to perform to its wonderful patrons. You may have caught Drakes directorial debut, 1984 at Victor Valley Collage. Or you may have seen him in Victorville’s local Rocky Horror Shadowcast as Dr. Frank-n-Furter. You may have also caught him in Creative Arts Theater’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Lysander, Mary Poppins as Bert, Or Spring Awakening as Moritz Stiefel.
Bit Part Demon/Slasher Karen
Olivia Enriquez
Olivia is thrilled to join the amazing and talented folks at Stagefright Theater! She is a performer at Knott’s Berry Farm where she has been in projects such as Ghost Town Alive, Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas(“Snoopy on Ice”) and Snoopy’s Cowboy Jamboree. She studied Theater and Film at UNLV where she did shows like The Crucible and A Christmas Carol through the Nevada Conservatory Theater. She would like to thank her Cat, Boris, for not running away while she rehearsed her piece over and over and over.
Sally
Ren Guerrero
My name is Ren Guerrero, and I am currently a third-year university student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in theatre at Cal State Fullerton! I’ve been in school and community productions since I was little, and I enjoy singing, voice acting, and doing makeup. I’m very excited to participate in my first Midsummer Scream, and I hope to continue doing haunts in the future!
Wednesday Addams
Mads Handley
My name is Mads Handley I am a senior at Cal State Fullerton and will be graduating this upcoming spring with my Thetare BA. I have been performing since I was 5 and have been in over thirty musicals during my career. I love to sing and dance as well as do makeup! I have now been focusing on becoming a makeup designer for Theater and hope to make it mg full time career!
Seymour Krelborn
Raymond Henley
Raymond is thrilled to be in his first production with Stage Fright Theater and return to Little Shop after playing Orin in a previous production. Originally from the Inland Empire, he’s been performing for over a decade in multiple musicals, plays, workshops and cabarets. He’s a graduate of Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA)’s Acting Program and has also trained with Broadway professionals in Open Jar Studios’ Summer Intensive. Raymond also has a vast background in opera singing with CSUSB Opera Theatre for six years. He plans to continue his training in Seattle, WA with Cornish College for the Arts where he plans to continue building connections and push for more inclusive and experimental theatre along with championing underperformed and developing works. He documents his theatre adventures on Instagram at @raymond_henley_theatre. Previous credits include Waitress (Swing), The SpongeBob Musical (Eugene Krabs), Evil Dead (Professor Knowby), Urinetown (Old Man Strong), Spelling Bee (William Barfee), Rag Dolly (Andy), Matilda (Ensemble), Rumors (Lenny), The Next Whiskey Bar (Horst) and Seussical (General Schmitz).
Veronica Sawyer/Annie (Sat)
Gabriela Luna
Gabriela Luna (Veronica Sawyer) is thrilled to be a part of Stagefright Theatre Co. this year for Midsummer Scream. Her recent credits include Oswald, a Disney+ docuseries and Cold In Your Shadow at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. Gabriela holds a BFA in Music Theatre from the American Music and Dramatic Academy. When not on stage, Gabriela is training in Boxing and Kickboxing. She also loves putting looks together from her favorite fandoms. You can find more of her @ghoulishgaby across social media.
Audrey
Lindsey Rene
Audrey II/Dr. Frankenstein (Sat)
Nicole Rudder
Nicole Rudder is a seasoned performer with over 30 years of training and experience specializing in physical theatre, dance, and stage management. Nicole’s artistic approach blends a variety of historical, dance, and physical theatre influences to craft artistic experiences for all humans.
Nicole majored in Musical Theatre at the Orange County High School of the Arts in Santa Ana, California, and holds a BA in Archaeology and an MA in Applied Anthropology from Cal Poly Humboldt. She also holds an Associate in Arts Degree in Dance from Golden West College and has studied clowning, mime, and commedia dell’arte with David Bridel at The Clown School in Los Angeles.
Her professional background includes work as a field archaeologist, researcher, and archival collections manager for institutions such as the United States Forest Service and Stanford University. Nicole currently works as a faculty member and choreographer at Golden West College.
Nicole is also the founder and artistic director of People Play Dance Theatre, a company that produces play-based movement opportunities for local performing artists in Orange County and beyond.
Mrs. Lovett
Abigail Torrence
Abigail (Abby) Torrence is a flutist, actress, singer, puppeteer, and sculptor! She takes great joy in spending time on stage telling stories through musical theatre and instrumental music, and LOVES halloween! Currently, Abigail is attempting the Herculean task of composition, performing in a blues rock band, and working on projects with her talented circle of artisans. When she isn’t performing, you can find Abigail bartending, crafting, practicing stilts, at a theme park, at karaoke, at a Goodwill, at home with the cats, or at one of the three Burbank AMCs with slurpee and candy in hand. Check out Abby and her most recent works on Instagram @mygingersnapple
Plot Summary
Two acts. Fifteen performers. Broadway's spookiest hits.
Join Beetlejuice and our cast of ghoulish performers as they sing and dance their way through Broadway’s spookiest musical numbers — from classic to contemporary. From Little Shop of Horrors to The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd to The Addams Family to Evil Dead: The Musical, and so much more, come find out if these performers belt out your favorite
Crew
Aaron Buck
- Director
- Co-Writer
- Digital Media
Candy Buck
- Producer
- Co-Writer
- Costumes
- Marketing
Ryan Pena
- Co-Writer
- Sound Design
- Sound Mixing
Winston Peacock
- Musical Director
- Co-Writer
Nicole Rudder
- Choreography
Gabriella Luna
- Ensemble Coordinator
Madalyne Levinthal
- Prop Builder
Stephanie Carta
- Stage Manager
Nathaniel Carta
- Digital Media
Makeup Team
Maddison Bates
- Wig Sylist
- Beetlejuice
- Audrey
Mads Handley
- Wednesday Addams
Special Thanks To:
Midsummer Scream organizers for giving us this amazing opportunity to perform for you all.
Long Beach Convention Center for providing the venue.
The event staff. None of us would be having a good time if you weren’t feeding us, cleaning up messes, maintaining our safety, and more. Our sincerest thank you.
American Tiger Martial Arts Studio for providing rehearsal space.
Staged Cinema for providing select costumes.
Mostly Dead.com for providing makeup prosthetics.
Mr. He for loaning us some iconic sheet ghosts.
Happy Crafty Hippie for building some amazing props, crushing Insta with her Audrey II videos, and always warming our hearts with her joy and enthusiasm.
All the vendors near us for putting up with multiple stagings of this show.
Adventures With David for giving us a plug on his awesome YouTube channel back in 2022.
The dozens of talented people we’ve worked with over the years. Whether cast, crew, or support staff, none of this could be possible without your efforts.