Our Volunteers
It all begins with a Photographer. Fractured Lens is Carnegie’s choice.
Greg Hooper
Lacey Beagle - (Lighting Operator) Lacey has performed on the Richard “Dick” Helmcamp Community Theatre stage in A Litany of Angels and Oliver Twist in 2023. She also performed in a production of Bright Star last year at another theatre. She is very excited to be working with the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players once again! This is her first time operating lights for a production. She would like to thank Michelle Holcomb for the opportunity and for teaching her this new skill.
Lacey Beagle
Mik Brown - (Sound Engineer) Mik joined the Carnegie family a decade ago when his whole family participated in Fiddler. He has been Sound Engineer for many shows and is an active part of the Carnegie Board of Directors.
Mik Brown
Bud Gillett - (Marketing} Bud is pleased to be assisting the Carnegie Players as its marketing and public relations liaison for"The Cemetery Club." His last appearance on stage was as Halloran for Carnegie's presentation of "Miracle On 34th Street.” He was also Mr. Bumble in "Oliver!" and grandfather Jack in "A Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas." In recent years he's played many parts on various stages. Bud's first exposure to Broadway musicals was a 1965 summer stock production of "West Side Story" when he played trumpet in the pit orchestra. Long time TV viewers may remember Bud as an on-the-scene reporter for 37 years at both CBS 11 News and Fox 4 News. He is overjoyed to contribute what he can to Carnegie's productions and is grateful for being asked to participate on or off stage.
Bud Gillett
Michelle Holcomb - (Mildred, Lighting Design) Michelle has so enjoyed being a part of this tight knit cast. She and her husband, Mik Brown (Sound Engineer), joined the Carnegie family over a decade ago when her kids were cast in “Fiddler.” You can usually find her in the tech booth designing and running lights as well as serving on the Board of Directors for Carnegie. She has previously appeared in the ensemble of Mamma Mia, as the City Lady in The Homecoming (running lights in full costume and makeup!), Mrs. Bedwin/Ensemble in Oliver!, and most recently as Ms. Macy in Carnegie’s Miracle on 34th St. Michelle hopes you’re able to sit back and enjoy the heart and soul of this production. “Grief is a great rite of passage. It is a hero’s journey of courage, of sacred battles, sorrow, love, joy and loss.” (Author unknown)
Michelle Holcomb
Samantha Johnson- (stage crew) Samantha is a new member of Carnegie Players volunteers. Originally from the Lubbock area in Texas, she has gained a wealth of experience in the world of theater. Although she may not have as much experience as some, she more than makes up for it with her enthusiasm, passion, and diverse range of skills. She takes great pleasure in being involved in her community and is always eager to explore new and creative outlets.
Samantha Johnson
Donna McDonald - (Lucille) Donna is excited to be in her 5th Carnegie production! Playing Lucille is challenging because Lucille is so very different from her. At first she felt guilty for some of the cruel things she says, to her dear friend. Unlike Lucille, she has never been much of an obvious flirt, or a Mean Girl, but it’s kind of fun! Not that she would want to be like that in real life, just on the stage. Donna would like to thank Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players for casting her in this show. She would also like to thank her husband for being supportive of her new hobby!
Donna McDonald
Phoebe Murray - (stage crew) Phoebe lives in Cleburne Texas with her family and attends Smith Intermediate . She is in the sixth grade, and her favorite subjects are Music and Science. Phoebe first appeared on stage at the age of nine as a seagull and ensemble member in The Little Mermaid Jr., and has had roles in Shrek Jr., and High School Musical. She is currently Mrs. Whatsit in A Wrinkle in Time at school. Phoebe also enjoys playing basketball, softball, baking, singing as well as writing, directing and acting out plays. Phoebe would like to thank her mom, fellow cast mates, dad, older brother Jack, younger sister Margot, and dog Lulu for their love and support.
Phoebe Murray
Stephen Murray - (Sam) Stephen is delighted to be in his third show with the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players. The experience is made sweeter by sharing it with his daughter, Phoebe. Stephen enjoys camping, hiking, music, reading history and religion and watching travel food shows. He is an Urban Planner with the City of Fort Worth but proud to now call Cleburne, Texas home. Stephen would like to thank his beautiful wife Cherine for rushing to get dinner on the table before rehearsals, his son Jack and daughters Phoebe and Margot.
Stephen Murray
Cheryl Pointer - (Ida) Cheryl is happy to be portraying Ida in this wonderful show about 3 longtime dear friends, with people who truly are her dear friends. She was last seen on Carnegie's stage as Widow Corney in Oliver! She was recently the assistant director for Steel Magnolias, and is also a Carnegie Board Member. A few favorite roles include Widow Douglas in Big River (Alabama), Janis Curtis in Hands on a Hardbody (Alabama), and the mom in A Christmas Story (Alabama and Carnegie). In real life, she is delighted to be a 4th grade teacher at Cleburne Christian Academy and RahRah to two of the sweetest girls in all of Texas. Cheryl dedicates her performance to Aaron Lett, Larry Grigsby, and JoAnn Gracey... incredible actors and beautiful people who have recently taken their final bows. You are dearly missed by so many. "I will see you when I see you!"
Cheryl Pointer
Ellen Shelby - (Director/Costumer) Ellen is excited to direct her third Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players show with such a talented ensemble and crew. She previously directed Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None and Christmas Belles. She recently appeared as Barbara Stratton in Farce of Habit; and Mom in Come Blow Your Horn here at Carnegie. She previously worked the technical side of shows, stage managing Oliver!, Litany of Angels, and Farce of Nature here at Carnegie; A Christmas Carol for Plaza Theater in Cleburne, and Ragtime, Footloose, I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change, Smokey Joe’s Café, Into the Woods, Prime, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Perfect Wedding at Vive Les Artes in Killeen. She has previously appeared in The Odd Couple – female version as Mickey the Cop, and stage managed A Piece of My Heart at the Harlequin Theater at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio. Ellen has appeared on the stage at Plaza in Father of the Bride and Hamlet; at Vive Les Arts in Shadowlands as Joy Gresham; and Theater Off The Square in Weatherford, in Blithe Spirit, Sylvia and Steel Magnolias as M’Lynn. She directed Plaza Suite at TOTS. Ellen is a retired Command Sergeant Major. She serves on the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players board as past president.
Ellen Shelby
Carol Stavish - (Set Designer) Carol hails from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. In fact, she lives very close to the small town of “Carnegie " in Pennsylvania. She has enjoyed her many years of being a transplant to Texas and has been blessed by the lovely people she has met and places she has visited in the great state of Texas! Carol is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Her areas of specialization include Set and Costume Design, Make-up, Props and Scenic Painting. It has been a sincere pleasure working with Ellen and the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players on And Then There Were None and The Cemetery Club.
Carol Stavish
Carla Wicks- (Doris) Carla is excited to be performing in her third show at Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players. For the last eleven years she has been acting in, costuming and stagemanaging productions around DFW, including directing/producing one play she co-authored. Far too many favorite roles to list here. Every show has lasting memories and friendships. Carla is married to Ken, mother/step-mother to nine children and has twelve grandchildren. She praises God for all talents and abilities.
Carla Wicks
Mindy Wilborn - (Stage Manager, Board President) Mindy is blessed to be part of this beautiful show with a loving cast and crew. Mindy teaches Theatre at Smith Intermediate School where she is currently directing “ A Wrinkle in Time.” She was first involved with Carnegie while in high school a n d loves this organization. She is the current Carnegie Players Board President. Thank you for your support of the arts and Carnegie.
