2021 Musical Theatre Senior Showcase

Talor Arnett fell in love with acting the first time he stepped on stage as a sophomore in high school. On a whim, he auditioned and got the lead in the musical. The rest, as they say, is history. He was hooked! So much so that he chose to pursue his BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston. Credits include: Assassins (John Hinckly); Be More Chill (Rich); Urinetown (Bobby); Marry Poppins (Bert); Noises Off (Tim); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy); and Shipwrecked!...(Louis de Rougemont). After graduation, Talor looks forward to catching up on playing Dungeons & Dragons, and chasing his career.

Molly Breedlove is a proud East Texan who grew up in civic theatre productions and church choir. Molly found her passion for musical theatre after seeing a touring production of Wicked in Dallas. The adrenaline rush she gets from being on stage kept her coming back for more and led her to pursue her BFA in Musical Theatre at Sam Houston. Credits include: Aida (Amneris); Assassins (Squeaky); and Cinderella (Cinderella). Molly enjoys social media marketing, baking, and spending time with her family. After graduation, she plans to start her career in Houston and other regional theatre. Find Molly on Insta @mollyblove_

Brad Brickhouse grew up spending his weekends at Theatre Under the Stars musicals with “the ladies who lunch.” This is where his interest in performing all began leading him to pursue his BFA in Musical Theatre at Sam Houston. Credits include: Lord Farquaad (Shrek); William Barfée (Spelling Bee); John Wilkes Booth (Assassins). In 2019, Brad was nominated for an Irene Ryan Acting Award for his portrayal of Booth in Assassins and competed in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival’s Musical Theatre Initiative. He placed first in this national competition. When Brad is not performing, you’ll find him sitting at his favorite Mexican restaurant, eating guacamole and sipping on a big frozen Margarita.

Laurel Burrer is originally from Carrollton, Texas near Dallas. She started studying dance at age three and participated in band (French horn) and choir in high school where she discovered her love for theatre and decided to pursue her BFA in Musical Theatre at Sam Houston. Credits include: Godspell (Jesus); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive Ostrovsky); Footloose (Rusty); and Actually (Amber). Laurel has a passion for directing and choreographing. She is directing Town Hall which opens April, 2021. Following graduation, Laurel wants to continue working towards being a well-rounded artist, exploring and performing theater. Find Laurel at www.laurelburrer.wordpress.com

Emmy Carys was born and raised in the Greater Houston area. At age of two, dancing alongside street performers in Belgium, a spark was lit that grew into a passion for performance that led Emmy to pursue her BFA in Musical Theatre at Sam Houston. Credits include: Footloose (Ariel); The Addams Family (Wednesday); Shrek (Fiona); and The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Pickles). Emmy has developed a passion for directing as well, and is currently directing Constellations by Nick Payne. When she’s not onstage or behind the table, Emmy enjoys baking and being a loving dog-mom to Pepper. Find Emmy on Insta @emmycaryss!

MaKenzie Eddins is a ‘Military Brat’ born in Anchorage, Alaska and raised in Dallas. MaKenzie’s love for dance and performing comes from her late mother, who was her first dance/cheer coach. Her passion for performance led her to pursue her BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston. College credits: Bright Half Life (Erica); Richard III (Anne); Violet (Old Lady/Hooker); The Diary of Anne Frank (Edith Frank); and A Macbeth (Witch). Other credits: Bring It On! (Nautica); Godspell (Lindsay); and Anything Goes (Ensemble). MaKenzie also enjoys technical theatre: scenic painting, stage management, and carpentry. Upon graduation, MaKenzie plans to pursue her career in the performing arts.

Jarad Holliday, born in Houston, did his early training at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts before attending Sam Houston to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre. His college credits include: Footloose (Principle); Assassins (Supporting). Jarad is a proud member of the Phi Beta Sigma International Fraternity and sings with the Soul Lifters Gospel Choir. Jarad enjoys painting, photography and boxing.

Kenneth Lane (Simmons) is a native of Dallas, Texas. Kenneth's love for theatre became evident while repeatedly watching The Wizard of Oz on a worn out VHS tape. Since then, he has been in over 30 productions and made the decision to pursue his BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston. Credits include: The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear); The Fantasticks (Matt); Violet (The Preacher); and The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric). Regional: Miracle On 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play (Stages Repertory Theatre). Kenneth enjoys dancing his heart out at Paramore rock concerts, roller skating with friends, listening to all genre of music, and camping. Find Kenneth on Insta @kenneth.lane.official or visit his website kensimmons0.wixsite.com/website

Reghan Scott was born and raised in Houston. She discovered her love for theatre at age six seeing a tour of Annie. That early experience ultimately brought her to Sam Houston to pursue her BFA in Musical Theatre. Regional credits include: Panto Hansel and Gretel (Gretel); Shrek (Gingy); Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl); High School Musical (Sharpay); Hello Dolly! (Minnie Fay); and Scarlet Pimpernel (Ensemble). College credits include: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Marcy Park); Godspell (Robin); and Footloose (Ensemble). Reghan takes joy in practicing ukulele, painting, and photography! After graduation Reghan plans to pursue her career in the performing arts.

Brooke Tamayo, a Dallas native, has always had a deep love for performing. She made her stage debut in a play in elementary school and was hooked. Her passions led her to pursue her BFA in Musical Theatre at Sam Houston. Credits include: Violet (Violet); Next to Normal (Natalie); Heathers (Martha); and The Spitfire Grill (Percy). Brooke enjoys studying film acting, songwriting, and deepening her appreciation of a variety of musical styles. Upon graduation, Brooke plans to move to LA to pursue a career in acting.