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THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 15, 2026
MAINSTAGE THEATER
Music & Lyrics by David Nehls
Book by Betsy Kelso
An irreverent musical comedy set at Armadillo Acres trailer park, where a stripper on the run disrupts the lives of residents including an agoraphobe and her drifting husband, sparking chaos and unexpected connections among the colorful trailer park tenants.
Directed by: Dennis Beasley
Music Direction: Don Dally
Choreography: Camrin Eve Dannelly
Stage Management: Lupita “Pita” Marisol Rodriguez
Scenic Design: Irena Hadzi-Dordevic
Costume/Hair & Makeup: Amanda Alvarez
Lighting Design: Derek Duarte
Sound Design: Dante Carballo
Props: Thomas Verdos
CAST
Chrissy Brooks
Chrissy is officially popping her comfort bubble and trading in her pristine tiaras for a healthy dose of trailer park chaos here at The Western Stage! KDHX Radio once noted that “it's hard to look elsewhere when she's onstage”—which is great, because Jeannie has a lot going on, and she needs your undivided attention. Fresh off a much more dignified reading of State Line at the Babcock Theatre in Salt Lake City, Chrissy’s other credits include: the OG cast of Tales of Olympus, Glinda, of course, in The Wizard of Oz, Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music and many more wonderful roles, both regionally and nationwide. When she isn't busy facing her fears outside the trailer, she keeps herself sane with nonprofit work in the arts, and mentoring youth artists. Chrissy sends big love to her friends, her beautiful family who she adores, and this wildly talented cast. Check out her fully functional, non-fictional website at chrissybrooks.com.
John G. Bridges
John is excited to be continuing his 22nd season, having appeared in Home, I’m Darling and Songs for a New World earlier this season. He recently appeared here at TWS in Honk: The Ugly Duckling Musical, Bright Star and Bandstand last season. Recent appearances include Merrily We Roll Along; Sondheim: A Tribute Concert, A Comedy of Tenors and Tuck Everlasting. He has been working onstage at TWS since 1999, first appearing in The Will Rogers Follies. He has appeared in numerous productions on the Mainstage throughout the years. Other Monterey Bay Area appearances include productions with MPC Theatre and Pacific Repertory Theatre. He has ventured to the SF Bay Area to work with Broadway by The Bay, 42nd St. Moon and Children’s Musical Theatre of San Jose. He also serves as the Company Manager and Casting Assistant for The Western Stage. Enjoy the show!
Niki Moon
Niki is excited to return to The Western Stage! Having been involved in theater since 2006, Niki has developed a love for storytelling, music, and the wonderful chaos that comes with live theater. Some of her favorite credits include Fiona in Shrek the Musical, Doralee in 9 to 5, Heather Duke in Heathers, Bernadette in POTUS, Mopsa in Head Over Heels, and John Wesley Powell in Men on Boats. Outside of the theater, Niki works as a Certified Nursing Assistant and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. When she isn't working, studying, or rehearsing, she enjoys spending time with her two children and family. She is grateful for the opportunity to continue doing what she loves and for the people who make it possible.
Lucas Bennet
Lucas is an artist, educator, and wildlife biologist that trained at the Pacific Conservatory for Performing Arts. They are riding the sharpie high of their Western Stage debut, enjoying the stunning ocean cliffs of Monterey and the friendly fertile valley of Salinas. Recent credits include Caliban in The Tempest (Hobgoblin Theatre, LA), Logan from In the Glow of Darkness (Los Angeles Festival of Movies), Kevin T/ Oz u/s in Come from Away (Milwaukee Rep), Lord Clapham in Something Rotten (Solvang Outdoor Theatre Festival) and First Watch in Much Ado about Nothing (PCPA). Lucas is always looking to collaborate on inspiring, deeply silly, and critically poignant work! insta: @lucastheoldsoul tiktok: @lucasbennettvariety spotify: Lucas Bennett
Jacqueline
Aguilar-Madrigal
Jacqueline is happy to return for a new season with The Western Stage! Recent productions with TWS include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Bright Star, and Bandstand. She was most recently featured in CSTP and Sol Treasures’ production of Anything Goes as Erma Latour. Jacqueline would like to thank her aunt Sarai for her continued love and support in her pursuit of the arts and hopes you enjoy the show!
Reina
Cruz Vazquez
Reina is happy to be back on the Mainstage with old friends and new in such a fabulous cast! Most recently she has been seen in Bandstand, Humble Boy and Emilia. Favorite past productions here at TWS include Chicago, The Heart's Desire, A Song for my Father and Cabaret. Other theater credits in the area include The Full Monty, All Shook up, and Jesus Christ Superstar at Pac Rep and Rent at MPC. Reina is a proud graduate of PCPA.
Nanni
Westgate
Nanni is a local performer and director who has been working in theatre for over 10 years. She’s so excited to be back at The Western Stage for her second production after playing Fran in Home, I’m Darling. Some of her favorite past roles include Martha in Heathers, Agnes Evans in She Kills Monsters, and Medda Larkin in Newsies. Nanni is incredibly happy to be part of such a fun show and grateful to have found such a welcoming theatre community at TWS. Learn more at www.NanniWestgate.com.