Showtimes:

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 – 7p.m.

Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 – 7p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 – 7p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 – 2p.m.

Tickets can be purchased here: marianhighschool.net

Adult tickets are $15 and student tickets are $10.

Who’s Who in the cast of Mamma Mia!

Graham App, Sky Rymand, is a senior at Creighton Prep.  He attended St. Pius X/St. Leo School and is active in Chamber Choir, CP Bee Club and Prep Accepts.  He has been seen on the Marian stage in Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast, and Juggler’s Gift. His plan, as of right now, is to attend Creighton University and major in health administration and policy on the pre-dental tract. Graham’s parents are Becky and Mike App.

Lily Biggs, Ensemble, is a senior from St. Vincent de Paul. She is a Nebraska Elite volleyball coach, and a leader on the Network Newspaper and Burn Magazine staff.  She hasn’t been on stage before, but has worked on the crew for Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast and The Juggler’s Gift.  Lily plans to study psychology and music business in college. Her parents are Tammy and Mitch Biggs.

Tessa Brooks, Ensemble, is a senior from St. Wenceslaus. She is an active Debater and a member of the Wrestling team. She was on stage for Beauty and the Beast, The Juggler’s Gift and Footloose. Tessa plans to attend the University of Denver to major in political science and minor in psychology.  She wants to partake in the making of policy or campaigning for people she believes will uphold her values. Her parents are Ashley and Andrew Brooks.

Christian Burton-Lewis, Pepper, is a senior at Creighton Prep who attended St. Matthew’s. At Prep he is involved in Retreat Leadership, Chamber Choir and the Black Student Alliance. He has been on the Marian stage for Twelfth Night and Beauty and the Beast. Next year, he would like to attend Creighton University and study psychology. His mother is Lisa Burton. 

Helen Christen, Ensemble, is a sophomore from St. Pius X/St. Leo Grade School. Helen is active in Show Choir, Campus Ministry and Speech. She was seen on stage in Beauty and the Beast. Her parents are Blaine and Jen Christen.

Katherine Dietz, Ensemble, is a sophomore from St. Vincent de Paul. She is involved in Fandom Club, E-Sports and Art Club. She was in Marian’s production of Twelfth Night, The Rose Theatre’s production of Terrible Tales of Trolls and St. Vincent de Paul’s After Hours. Her parents are Meghann and Nick Dietz.

Martha Engel, Ensemble, is a senior from St. Pius X/St. Leo. She is on the FIAT Core Team (Campus Ministry), the Ambassador Core Team and is Editor of the Network newspaper.  She was on stage in Beauty and the Beast and Footloose and in the Omaha Dance Project 2023 with the Omaha Academy of Ballet. She is hoping to major in history or language in college. Her parents are Max and Beth Engel.

Hailey Erikson, Tanya, is a Marian senior from St. Vincent de Paul. She is active as a Varsity Diver and in the Momentum Show Choir. She is also in the National Honor Society. Three of her past performances on stage include Tinkerbell in Peter Pan and Rapunzel in Princess Whatshername at St. Vincent de Paul and as Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes at the Rose Theatre.  Hailey plans to continue diving in college while studying biomedical sciences on the pre-medical track with a minor in forensic science. Her parents are Josh & Sheila Eriksen.

Nick Ferro, Bill Austin, is a junior from Creighton Prep who attended St. Columbkille. He is in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Club, Chamber Choir and a Track athlete in the spring. He has been seen on stage as Monsieur Dark in Beauty and the Beast, as Travis in Footloose and as Troy Bolton in High School Musical at Gross Catholic.  His parents are Matthew Ferro and Diane Stewart-Ferrp.

Bridget Finnegan, Ensemble, is a sophomore who attended St. Cecilia Grade School. At Marian, she is involved in the Swim program, Show Choir and the Ambassadors. She has been seen on the stage in Beauty and the Beast, in Annie at St. Cecilia’s and in the Holland Christmas Celebration.  Her parents are Kjirsten and Joe Finnegan.

Greta Fishburn, Ensemble, is a junior who attended Christ the King. She is active in the Ping Pong Club and in Operation Others.  She was on Marian’s stage in Footloose and on the Rose stage for Hairspray and Bye Bye Birdie. Her parents are Katie and Dan Fishburn.

Shelby Gerken, Ensemble, is a senior who attended Otte Blair Middle School. She is active in Show Choir, Journalism and as an executive on the Diversity Board.  Most recently, she has been in Beauty and the Beast, The Juggler’s Gift and Footloose. Her goals for next year include attending an arts college focusing in both journalism and music. Her parents are Graciela and Andy Gerken.

Addie Golka, Ensemble, is a freshman who attended Papillion Middle School. She is active in Show Choir, Culinary Club and Reader’s Advisory.  She was previously in White Christmas on the Marian stage. Her parents are Tiffany and Greg Golka.

Sophie Golka, Ensemble, is a freshman who attended Papillion Middle School. She is involved in Show Choir, Decade Darlings and Reader’s Advisory. She was previously in White Christmas on the Marian stage. Her parents are Tiffany and Greg Golka.

Heidi Hans, Lisa, is a junior from St. Pius X/St. Leo. She is active in Show Choir, plays the violin and is a Varsity Tennis player. She was in the orchestra pit for Footloose and on stage in Beauty and the Beast. Her parents are Christine and Neil Hans.

Macaire Harr, Ensemble, is a senior who attended St. Stephen the Martyr. She is involved in Campus Ministry, Show Choir and Lacrosse. She was last seen on stage in Footloose.  Macaire is planning to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln to major in pre-med. Macaire’s parents are James and Kate Harr.

Clara Hawkins, Ali, is a junior from St. Patrick’s in Elkhorn. She is active in Show Choir, Operation Others and Honors Select Women’s Choir.  She has been seen on the Marian stage, most recently in Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast, and The Juggler’s Gift. Her parents are Jay and Kelli Hawkins.

Molly Hobday, Ensemble, is a senior who attended St. Margaret Mary’s.  She is involved in Trap Shooting and in the Select Women’s Choir.  She was seen on Marian’s stage in The Juggler’s Gift and Footloose. She is considering a pre-med tract at UNL for college. Her parents are Gregory and Lisa Hobday.

Morgan Hockney, Ensemble, is a junior who attended Christ the King. Morgan is active in Select Women’s Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and in the Sustainability Club. This is her theatrical debut. Her parents are Julie and Rob Hockney.

Abi Howard, Sophie Sheridan, is a senior who attended St. Pius X/St. Leo Grade school. Abi is active in Campus Ministry, Ambassadors and on the Junior Board of Lolo’s Angels.  She has been seen in many Marian productions including Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Feste in Twelfth Night and Mary in The Juggler’s Gift. Her future plans include majoring in either vocal performance or criminal justice and forensic science with the hopes of being a criminal investigator. Abi’s parents are Clive and Joyce Howard.

Leo Jerome Kelly, Ensemble, is a ninth grader at Creighton Prep who attended St. Margaret Mary. He is involved in the Kent Bellow’s Art Mentorship Program and Operation Others.  This is his theatrical debut in Mamma Mia. Leo’s parents are Mary and Paul Kelly.

Clara Kizer, Ensemble, is a sophomore who was homeschooled. At Marian, she is involved in Polar Plunge, the Ping Pong Club and is an Ambassador.  She was most recently in Godspell with Resonance, the Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration, and Beauty and the Beast. Her parents are Bill and Mindy Kizer.

Eleanor Kolterman, Ensemble, is a sophomore who attended St. Cecilia. She is active in Campus Ministry/FIAT, the Honors Select Women’s Choir and in volleyball.  She was in the cast of Beauty and the Beast and was in Annie at St. Cecilia. Eleanor’s parents are Anna and Shawn Kolterman.

Nika Kouassi, Ensemble, is a junior who attended Heritage Elementary School. She is active in Student Board, Show Choir and Journalism.  She was on stage for both Marian productions last year, Twelfth Night and Beauty and the Beast. Her parents are Karine Sokpoh and Dominique Kouassi.

Tanner Kreifels, Ensemble, is a senior at Creighton Prep who attended St. Pius X/St. Leo. He is active in Trapshooting, Operation Others and Chamber Choir.  Mamma Mia is his theatrical debut. After graduation, he plans to attend UNL and enroll in their pre-veterinary program. Tanner’s mom is Keri Milliken.

Andrew Lawler, Harry Bright, is a junior at Creighton Prep who attended Beveridge Magnet Middle School. He is involved in Operation Others, Prep Accepts and is a Freshman Retreat Leader.  He was in Marian’s productions of Twelfth Night and Beauty and the Beast. Andrew’s parents are Dave and Kelly Lawler.

Sophia Losole, Ensemble, is a sophomore who attended Holy Cross Catholic School. She is active in Campus Ministry, Show Choir and the Ambassador Program. Mamma Mia is her debut performance. She is the daughter of Maggie Losole.

Jadin Martinez, Ensemble, is a senior who attended Blair Otte Middle School. Jadin has been active in Show Choir, Campus Ministry and the IDEAS (Increasing Diversity and Equality Among Students) Core Team. She has been on the Marian stage most recently in Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast, and Footloose. She is unsure of her college destination, but hopes to be studying psychology. Her parents are Yeny and Jose Martinez.

Aubrey Mattox, Ensemble, is a sophomore who attended Elkhorn Valley View. She is active in Show Choir, Worship Choir and the Young Medicine Club. She was on stage last fall in Beauty and the Beast and at the Omaha Community Playhouse in Shrek the Musical. Her parents are Andy and Holly Mattox.

Brigid McFall, Ensemble, is a freshman from St. Matthew Grade School.  She is involved with Irish dance and in the Ukulele Club.  At St. Matthew, she was in the cast of The Fairytale Network.  Her parents are Tom and Angelica McFall.

Lucy Mendenhall, Ensemble, is a sophomore who attended St. Pius X/St. Leo.  She is active in Campus Ministry, Show Choir and FBLA.  She was on stage for Beauty and the Beast and in St. Pius’s production of Hairspray. Lucy’s parents are Mark and Bridget Mendenhall.

Maggie McGill, Rosie, is a senior who attended St. Robert Bellarmine. She is on the Operation Others Core Team, a Class Officer and a member of the St. Robert Bellarmine Youth Group.  She was Maria in Twelfth Night, Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast and Sister Marie in The Juggler’s Gift. She is not sure where she’ll be attending college, but plans to study history and political science. Her parents are Chris McGill and Beth Ascher.

Alex Olmstead, Ensemble, is a sophomore from St. James Seton. She is involved in E-Sports, Fandom Club and Debate. Mamma Mia is her stage debut. Alex’s parents are Mike and Robin Olmstead.

Matthew O’Meara, Eddie, is a Creighton Prep junior who attended St. Vincent de Paul Grade School. He is involved in Robotics Club, Campus Ministry and in Operation Others.  His past productions include Marian’s Twelfth Night and Beauty and the Beast and St. Vincent’s Princess Whatshername. Matthew’s parents are Jim and Christy O’Meara.

Nicole Poole, Ensemble, is a junior from St. Margaret Mary Grade School.  Nicole is involved in the Dance Team, Campus Ministry and in the National Honor Society.  She was previously in the Rose Theatre’s production of Elf the Musical and in Marian’s Beauty and the Beast.  Her parents are Jill Poole and Brian Poole.

Syra Qureshi, Ensemble, is a ninth grader from Elkhorn Grandview Middle School.  She is involved in Tennis, Guitar and Culinary Club.  She was in Goldilocks on Trial at Elkhorn Grandview. Her parents are Faisal Qureshi and Marium Hahi.

Peter Quinn, Father Alexandrios, is a senior from Creighton Prep who attended St. Vincent de Paul. He participates in the Sustainability Club and in the Zoology Club. He was in Twelfth Night last spring at Marian and plans to go to college and study film. His parents are Sean and Angela Quinn.

Mia Ramirez, Ensemble, is a senior who attended Kiewit Middle School. She is active as an executive on the Diversity Board, a section editor for the Yearbook and on Burn magazine.  She was on stage in Beauty and the Beast, The Juggler’s Gift and Footloose. Next year, Mia plans to major in multimedia journalism with a minor in film production with plans to be on a pre-law tract. Her parents are Ana and Luis Ramirez.

Sophia Reinhardt, Ensemble, is a senior who attended St. Vincent de Paul.  She is active in Band, Sustainability Club, Drama Club and Journalism.  She was seen on stage in Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast and Footloose. She is undecided on a college location but plans to major in graphic design. Sophia’s parents are John and Michelle Reinhardt.

Liam Cowherd Richardson, Ensemble, is a ninth grader who attended Saint PiusX/St. Leo for Middle School.  He is involved in Cross Country, Speech and Debate and Mock Trial. He was Amahl in Amahl and the Night Visitors with Resonance, Lawrence in School of Rock at the Omaha Community Playhouse and Asher in The Giver at the Omaha Community Playhouse. Liam’s parents are Ernest and Tara Richardson.

Jane Rohling, Ensemble, is a freshman from St. Wenceslaus.  At Marian, she will be involved in Trapshooting and is already active in the Decade Darlings Prayer Group and in the ASL Club.  Previously, Jane was in the Omaha Community Playhouse production of The Giver as Fiona and in various roles in A Christmas Carol. She was also Jane Darling in Peter Pan at the Rose Theatre. Jane’s parents are Karl and Christina Rohling.

Grant Ruma, Sam Carmichael, is a junior at Creighton Prep who attended Ft. Calhoun Middle School.  He is active in Student Council, Ambassadors and the Harvard Model Congress. This role in Mamma Mia is his theatrical debut. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Tony and Sara Ruma.

Zach Schaffart, Ensemble, is a junior at Creighton Prep who attended St. Mary’s in Bellevue.  He is active as the Bass Section Leader for Honors Chamber Choir and in the Car Club and Sustainability Club.  He was in Twelfth Night and Beauty and the Beast at Marian and in St. Mary’s production of Peter Pan. Zach’s parents are Mike and Tammi Schaffart.

Patrick Schermerhorn, Ensemble, is a freshman from Creighton Prep who attended Christ the King Grade School. He is active in the Med Club, Car Club and Operation Others. He has been on stage in three recent Rose Jr. Brigade performances, Pinocchio, High School Musical and Mary Poppins. Patrick’s parents are Mary T. Finnegan and Eric Schermerhorn.

Maddie Smith, Donna Sheridan, is a senior who attended Brownell-Talbot. She is a leader in Student Board, Drama Club and Math Club. Maddie was “Viola” in Twelfth Night, “Annabeth” in The Lightning Thief at the Rose Theatre and “Madame De La Grande Bouche” in Beauty and the Beast at Marian. She plans to study theatre and film production in college. Her parents are Melanie and Jim Smith.

Annie Stessman, Ensemble, is a junior who attended Mary Our Queen.  She is on the  Ambassador Core Team, Debate Team and Drama Club.  She was on Marian’s stage for Twelfth Night and Beauty and the Beast. Annie’s parents are Joe and Jane Stessman.

Finlay Sully, Ensemble, is a sophomore at Creighton Prep who attended Mary Our Queen. He is a Cross Country and Soccer Athlete and a member of Operation Others.  This is his theatrical debut. His parents are Louie and Sheila Sully.

Hannah Taylor, Ensemble, is a sophomore who attended St. Philip Neri.  She is involved in Sustainability Club, Show Choir and Speech.  Her recent performances have been Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast and Matilda at the Rose Brigade Theatre. Hannah’s parents are Anh and Paul Taylor.

Isabella Valencia-Valbuena, Ensemble, is a sophomore who attended St. Wenceslaus. She is active in Show Choir, Debate and Honors Select Women’s Choir. Previously, she was in Skutt Catholic’s performance of Footloose. Her parents are Jorge Valencia and Luisa Valbuena.

Layla Weedin, Ensemble, is a sophomore who attended St. Vincent de Paul. She is active in the Pantomime Troupe, Ambassadors and at the Kent Bellows Art Mentorship program.  She was in the cast of  Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast and Camp Rock the Musical at the Youth Actors Academy of Lincoln. Layla’s parents are Lucas Weedin and Jessica Moline.

Student Stage Managers

Aurora Ness, Student Stage Manager, is a junior who attended St. Vincent de Paul. She is active in the Sustainability Club and on the Diversity Board. This is her first production. Her parents are Jessie Ness and Nolan Welch.

Iona Stites, Student Stage Manager, is a senior who attended St. Cecilia’s. She was an assistant director at the Omaha Community Playhouse for Pipeline and is active in Marian Mimes and as a co-leader in the Student Union.  She also helped manage Twelfth Night and Beauty and the Beast. Iona plans to attend college and pursue a career of directing films or theatre productions. Iona’s parents are Kirsten Stites and Dominic Blaney.

Allison White, Student Stage Manager, is a senior from St. Vincent de Paul.  She is active in the Ambassador program, Sustainability Club and Young Medicine Club.  She was a stage manager for Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast and The Juggler’s Gift. Next year in college, she plans to pursue occupational therapy.  Allison’s parents are Jennifer and Adam White.

Layla Wilke-Conant, Student Stage Manager, is a junior from Underwood (Iowa) Middle School. She is involved in Campus Ministry, Journalism, the TARs (Technology Aide Resource Student) Program and Burn Magazine. She was involved in Twelfth Night, Beauty and the Beast and The Juggler’s Gift. Layla’s parents are Ashley Peterson and Travis Conant.