Rated PG; ages 13+ for simulated death, strong language and blood

Welcome to the SIXTH production from Shifted Lens Theatre company, WE ARE THE TIGERS. We are thrilled that you chose to spend some time at a local theater!

At Shifted Lens, we believe community theater is part of our lost “Third Spaces,” places other than work or home that we gather to find community, and we strive to create a safe space for actors and artists to connect and thrive — all while we build a show to share with local audiences!

If you’ve ever thought you’d like to be involved in some local art, connect with us! Theatre is a team sport — come play!

We Are the Tigers

Book, Music, and Lyrics by

Preston Max Allen

Act I

"Worst Team Ever" – Riley and Company
"Don't Even" – Company
"Skype Tomorrow" – Kate and Chess
"Before the Breakdown" – Farrah, Chess, and Company
"Forever" – Annleigh and Clark
"Captain of the Team" – Reese, Riley, Mattie, Cairo, and Annleigh
"Before the Breakdown (Reprise)" – Farrah
"Wallflower" – Riley and Cairo
"Defense" – Cairo and Company

Act II

"Mattie's Lament" – Mattie
"Phoenix" – Riley and Company
"Move On" – Kate, Annleigh, Clark, Farrah, and Chess
"Shut Up and Cheer" – Eva Sanchez
"Wallflower (Reprise)" – Cairo
"IDK" – Cairo, Kate, Reese, Annleigh, and Eva
"The Breakdown" – Riley, Cairo, Kate, Annleigh, Reese, and Eva
"Move On (Reprise)" – Kate, Annleigh, and Mattie
"Finale" – Company

Cast

Riley - Kate Hebert

Cairo - ThurZDay

Kate - Chloe Wheeler

Reese - Asheala Tasker

Annleigh - Sabrina Patten

Mattie Wheeler - Quinnie Wolfe

Chess - Danielle Morris

Farrah - Gabrielle Knoop

Eva Sanchez - Madelynn Guerra

Clark - Ethan Pierce

Girl #1/Freshman Squad - Kayli-Sue Sarbaugh*

Girl #2/Freshman Squad - Chinwendu Nnanna*

Clark Swing - Sam Evins

Swing - Alyza Alires-Bates

*Swing

CREATIVE TEAM

Lexie Lazear

DIRECTOR
Lexie (she/her) has been in love with story telling since she could talk. Starting as a performer in childhood, she eventually expanded into designing hair, makeup, and the occasional prop. Almost 10 years ago, she was approached to direct and she’s been pursuing directing since.
Community theatre is a Third Space, and everyone deserves accessible, affordable, exciting theater. It should be a space where everyone feels seen and valued; a space that sparks joy and starts conversations.
This show has been a team effort and a labor of love, and she hopes it sets the vibe for all future Shifted Lens endeavors. Enjoy the show!
Dallas Slankard

CHOREOGRAPHER
Dallas is so thrilled to be sharing this choreography with you all. You might've seen her previous work in Guys and Dolls at Vintage Theatre or with the Ramblers at Regis University. When she isn't making the cast's epsom salt budgets increase, she spends some of her time on stage as well. Some of her favorite performance credits include Billie Bendix in Nice Work If You Can Get It, Olivia in Twelfth Night, and Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde. Dallas could not be more proud of all of the incredible work that this cast has put into this show! We hope you have as much fun as we did putting it together!
Tanner Kelly

MUSIC DIRECTOR
Tanner Kelly (Music Director) is an active director, teacher, and Henry-nominated music director/sound designer around the Denver Metro area. He received two Henry nominations for Outstanding Musical Director (Newsies and Hairspray), two nominations for Outstanding Production of a Musical (Newsies and Spamalot) for PACE/Inspire and one nomination for Outstanding Sound Design (The Wizard of Oz) with PACE/Sasquatch. Tanner music directed and conducted the 2017 Henry’s, is the Artistic Director/Conductor of the Aurora Singers, and has directed, music directed and/or played in the pit with companies such as Breckenridge Backstage, THAC, Vintage, PACE, Performance Now, StageDoor, Ignite, Sasquatch, Evergreen Players, Forge Light Theatre Works and Inspire Theatre Company. Tanner is the Musical Theatre Director at Regis University and is the Performing Arts Coordinator for PASB. He holds a music degree from the Lamont School of Music at DU, teaching degree from MSU Denver and has a Master of Music Education degree from ASU.
Arden Phanes

STAGE MANAGER
Arden (they/xie/zir) is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist who has ADHD and Autism. They are excited to present this production of We Are The Tigers with Shifted Lens to you. Yes, YOU! Aren’t you lucky? Anyway, Arden has their BA from University of North Carolina Greensboro and has been working consistently in the industry since childhood. You may have seen them most recently working with Phamaly Theatre Company as the Assistant Director of Spelling Bee, ASM for The Legend of Anne Bonny with Two Cent Lion, or writing and performing in the 2025 Denver Fringe Festival. Their upcoming projects include performing original work in the 2026 Denver Fringe Festival, so stay tuned! Thank you for supporting this production! “No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” - Marsha P. Johnson / @phanesworld
Bekah-Lynn Broas

ASST DIRECTOR
Mo Schultz

LIGHTING DESIGNER
Mo is a performer, director, writer, lighting designer, technician, DJ, and videographer with an MA in Theatre from the University of York in the U.K. If not at a desk or in a darkened theatre, you will find Mo at a dog park with his wife and three dogs.
Matthew Rogers

SOUND DESIGN
Katie Antonelli

RUN CREW
Katie is thrilled to be a part of another show with Shifted Lens! She previously worked on crew for Kid Detective, and although was unable to help, she was at almost every show for Anne Bonney. She is very excited to be backstage with such a talented group of people and hopes you enjoy the show
Jonathan Scheppegrell

SPOT OP/MARKETING ASSISTANT
Jonathan is usually found in the audience with a Playbill in one hand and far too many thoughts about character psychology. He is thrilled to be stepping onto the production side of the curtain. A licensed professional counselor and co-owner of Page to Stage Consulting with Jeremy Haig, he explores the intersection of theatre and psychology. A lifelong theatre nerd, he loves everything from deep character analysis to the energy of a live performance and the magic of storytelling from rehearsal room to final bow. He’s grateful to be part of the creative process. @page2stageconsult @jschepp29
Jeremy Haig

SPOT OP/PRODUCTION ASST
Jeremy Haig most recently appeared with Bright Heart Stages in Bare: A Pop Opera. His work spans regional theatre, Fringe festivals, Broadway workshops, and concert stages across the U.S. and internationally. Concert credits include touring with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Jeremy is a nationally competitive drag artist and 2025 Promoter of the Year for the Colorado SnowQueen Pageantry System. He produces cabaret and nightlife events in Denver and is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Other Road Theater Project, launching in 2026. @jeremydhaig
Olivia Buntaine

Intimacy Director
Olivia Buntaine (she/her) believes in theatre, poetry, and prose that brings everyone to the table - starting with those of us who haven't been invited. Her directing, playwriting, and intimacy direction are all rooted deeply in her artistic practice of liberation after violence. As an Intimacy Director, she has trained with Intimacy Directors International and extensively assisted Jessica Steinrock, working in Los Angeles, New York, and as a professor at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting teaching Theatrical Intimacy for Performers. Olivia choreographs unconventional and creative intimacy scenes through a pedagogical lens of intersectionality, trauma-informed care and the investigation of power and privilege. She is especially skilled at navigating scenes of intimate violence, sex and power, and fantastical hyper-stylized moments of intimacy, and Cruel Intentions has been an absolute hoot and a half to work on. For more on Olivia’s work and secret plans for revolution, head to www.oliviabuntaine.com or check out her theatre company at www.projectnongenue.org.
Chrys Duran

Fight Choreographer
Angela Lazear

COSTUME ASSISTANT
Angela has been designing costumes for theatrical productions for over three decades. Having volunteered to help make costumes for her children’s performances, she was hooked. In the early 2000s, Angela began a costume mentorship program for young designers with Alameda Civic Light Opera, in order to give them hands on experience in the profession. Some of her favorite credits include Aida, Pippin, Evita, Man of La Mancha, Kiss Me Kate, Hair, Sweeney Todd, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Cabaret.
Matthew Rogers

AUDIO TECHNITIAN /LIVE MIC MIXING

SPECIAL MENTIONS

HUGE THANK YOU to the staff and team at Community College of Aurora for finding us a home and being so welcoming!

Thank You to Kenggy Bravo of Story Socials Studios for the trailer!

Thank you to Cohagen for the beautiful production photos!

Thank you to Page to Stage Consulting for all of their help!

Thank you to Katie Hopwood and Salvador Valdez for props and set assistance!

Thank you to Collin Sinclair for rehearsal accompaniment!

The Cast

Kate Hebert

RILEY
Kate Hebert (she/her) is stoked to be making her Shifted Lens debut! In classic Colorado transplant fashion, she is originally from Houston, Texas (and will not let you forget it). Last June, she graduated from the University of Denver with a BA in Psychology and Theatre. Some of her favorite credits from the past few years in CO include: Spring Awakening (Impact Theatre Co.), Fiddler on the Roof (PNTC), bare: a pop opera (Bright Heart Stages), Eden Prairie, 1971 (BETC), Constellations, Cabaret, macbitches, and The Moors (University of Denver). She is so grateful to be surrounded by such supportive group of people both in this process and outside of it. @katherinehebert_ on instagram
ThurZDay

CAIRO
Most notably known for her recurring role in the MTV series "Todrick", ThurZday is an all-around entertainer, producer and visual architect. ThurZday credits her nurtured talent to the leadership/tutelage of the likes of Todrick Hall, Debbie Allen, and esteemed Broadway Alum Kevin Ramsey. After traveling the world touring, featuring in national commercials and stepping into some her favorite roles, ThurZday has accumulated several genre-crossing production credits. Some of ThurZday's notable clients include Warner, ABC, and Discovery Network. ThurZday's professional experience has informed her work with her full sensory production/ tech company Tenth Wonder (www.ExperienceTenthWonder.Tech). The company's IP "Gods of Empires" has a gaming deal with New Hero (available for purchase now) and their streaming platform WonderViz premieres this year, globally, on Roku and Pluto TV (submissions are still being accepted via the company site). ThurZday is currently non-exclusively repped by BlocLA. For all things ThurZday follow her on all social platforms (@its_ThurZday).
Chloe Wheeler

KATE
Chloe Wheeler thrilled to be a part of We Are The Tigers! She is from Aurora, CO, and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with degrees in Music Composition and Music Education. Previous credits include Spamalot and Annie (Town Hall), Bright Star, and Disney’s High School Musical (Candlelight Dinner Theatre). She also is the composer and creator of MEDUSA: A Rock Opera, which premiered in 2023 at UNC. Outside of theatre, she is known best as the frontwoman of NoCo punk band Ankle Biters. Instagram: @chlo.wheeler
Sabrina Patten

ANNLEIGH
Sabrina (she/her) is thrilled to be back at Shifted Lens for her second production! You may have previously seen her in Shifted Lens’ production of Cruel Intentions as Kathryn Merteuil. You may have also seen her recently around Denver in Ride the Cyclone (Vintage Theatre, Jane Doe), The Trail to Oregon (The Jukebox Collective, Mother), The Lightning Thief (The Aurora Fox, Female Swing), or Sweeney Todd (The Arts Hub, Johanna). Sabrina is a recent graduate, earning her BFA in Musical Theatre and BA in Political Science with a minor in English at the University of Northern Colorado! She’s so grateful to everyone who is supporting her for her last show in Denver prior to moving to London this fall where she will be attending the London School of Economics. She would like to thank her parents, sibling, friends, and family for their steadfast love and support as she pursues her passion! Instagram: @spowlgirl
Asheala Tasker

REESE, FIGHT CAPTAIN
Asheala [Ah-shuh-ay-luh] is extremely excited to be working on this production of We Are The Tigers with Shifted Lens Theatre Company! They recently worked on Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. with The Moot Point Project, The Legend of Anne Bonny with Two Cent Lion and Shifted Lens Theatre Company, and DCPA Off-Center’s An Auraria Parable. Asheala has their B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Metropolitan State University of Denver. While in school, Asheala also studied Stage Combat with Dueling Arts International and is now a certified Level 2 Stage Combatant. They would like to thank Shifted Lens Theatre Company for giving them the opportunity to collaborate on this fun play!
Danielle Morris

CHESS
Danielle is so excited to be back at Shifted Lens!
Some recent credits include Mopsa in Head over Heels (shifted lens theatre company) Mad Hatter/ dance captain in Shrek the Musical (Sasquatch productions at PACE) and Angie the Ox in Guys and Dolls (Vintage theatre)
She thanks Lexie and the whole team for putting on such a crazy, wild show and can’t wait for the audience to be in on the fun
Gabrielle Knoop

FARRAH
Gabby is thrilled to be debuting this amazing piece of theatre in the Denver community scene! She is so proud to be apart of this incredible cast and has had a blast helping this show come to life. Gabby was born and raised in Colorado and is an avid outdoor enthusiast. She loves hiking, backpacking, running, baking, and spending time with her fiancé, Collin, and their cats, Hermes and Jupiter. Some of her recent theatre credits include Alice/Dwarf/Young Fiona Swing in Shrek: The Musical at Parker Arts, Little Red Riding Hood in Into The Woods at The Arte Hub, and Wendla in Spring Awakening with Impact Theatre Collective. Gabby would like to thank her amazing family and friends for their constant support, her voice teacher, Tommy, for helping her build her confidence as a soloist, and her director Lexie for all of the passionate and intentional work she has dedicated to this art and cast - Shifted Lens is such a special place. Enjoy the show, Tigers fans!!
Quinnie Wolfe

MATTIE WHEELER
Quinnie Wolfe (Mattie) is super pumped to be a performing such a cool script along side the most amazingly talented cast and crew. Wolfe is a theater educator and actress from the Boulder, CO area. Originally from Eastern Iowa, she received her BAE in Vocal Music Education from St. Ambrose University. Colorado audiences may recognize her as a Swing/Teaching Artist for Junie B. Jones: The Musical (The Arvada Center), Thea in Spring Awakening (Impact Theatre Collective), and Milky-White in Into The Woods (The Arts Hub). Quinnie would like to thank her boys, David, Monty, and Toad, for holding down the fort while she follows her dreams. Find out more about Quinnie at quinniewolfe.com !
Madelynn Guerra

EVA SANCHEZ
Madge Guerra is ecstatic to be back on stage with her Shifted Lens family. Past credits include Shrek the Musical with Sasquatch Productions (Ugly Duckling/Queen Lillian), Head Over Heels with Shifted Lens Theatre Co. (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Disney’s The Little Mermaid with PNTC (Adella) and Joseph….Dreamcoat with PNTC (ensemble). Madge also trained at the Moscow Art Theatre School in Moscow, Russia and is a BFA Graduate from Wayne State University. Catch her in her next show, Disaster! The Musical at Stagedoor. She will also be traveling this summer to Scotland to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She is endlessly grateful to create art, tell stories, and share the stage with such wonderful people. Here's to adventure, friendship and theatre magic. Insta: @madgeguerra97
Ethan Pierce

CLARK
Ethan is thrilled to be making his debut with Shifted Lens Theatre Company and very grateful for the opportunity! Ethan is the Creative Director and co-founder of Impact Theatre Company, most recently directing a production of Spring Awakening at Vintage Theatre. Most recent acting credits include Circling with Denver Theatre Ensemble and Sea Wall with Bailey Theatre Company. He is also a Youth Acting Instructor for PEAK Acting Studios. After this amazing production, he'll be Directing and Starring in Stupid F*cking Bird playing right here at the Teller with support from the amazing Shifted Lens Community!
Chinwendu Nnanna

GIRL # 1 / SWING
Instagram: chi_not_chaii
Kayli-Sue Sarbaugh

GIRL #2 / SWING
Kayli is so thrilled to be apart of the team in Shifted Lens’ production of We Are The Tigers. She was previously in Into the Woods at the Lafayette Arts Hub (Cinderellas Mother/Snow White/US Lucinda/Understudy Rapunzel), as well as caroling around Denver this past holiday season in the Original Dickens Carolers (Pip/alto). She has a lot of exciting projects on the horizon this Summer and fall so be sure to follow her instagram @kayli.sue17 to stay updated on what’s next! Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!
Alyza Alires-Bates

SWING
Alyza Alires-Bates is so excited to be joining this cast as dance captain and her first ever swing role! Alyza is a recent college graduate of Regis University with a K-12 Music Education degree. Some of Alyza’s previous credits are Ellie (Freaky Friday The Musical), Fiona (Shrek the Musical), and Ali (Mamma Mia!). She hopes you enjoy this KILLER musical! Thanks for coming!
Sam Evins

SWING
Sam is so excited to be a part of “We Are the Tigers”. This is Sam’s 2nd time swinging for a show, most recently he swung for “Merrily We Roll Along” at Vintage Theatre. Other notable credits include, Melchior in Spring Awakening with impact theatre, and Laurie in Little women at firehouse theatre. Sam would like to thank all friends and family for their constant support and love!