You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
cast
CHARLIE BENSINGER - Charlie Brown
Charlie is thrilled to be making his Prima Theatre debut! Charlie B, playing Charlie B! Charlie has been working as an artist in the Lancaster area for the past two years. Recently, Charlie was in the ensemble of the Pennsylvania regional premiere of Frozen at the Fulton Theatre. He earned his BFA in Musical Theatre from Temple University in Philadelphia. Big thanks to everyone at Prima, Josh, and all his family and friends for their endless love and support.
MATTHEW CARTER - Schroeder
Matthew received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Regional: Crazy for You (Moose, Ogunquit Playhouse), RENT (Theatre Aspen), In The Heights (u/s Benny, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival), The Pirates of Penzance (New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players), RENT (Tom Collins, San Antonio Broadway Theatre), Sister Act (Eddie, Crane River Theater), Pippin (Lewis) and Avenue Q (Princeton, Nebraska Repertory Theatre). Concert: Good And Evil: The Music of Dracula and Jekyll and Hyde and Louder than Words (Michael Anthony Theatrical), Boy Bands Through the Ages and The Best of Broadway (Mill Mountain Theatre). Matthew would like to thank his fiancé, Mollie, and his family for their endless love and support. Matthew-v-carter.com @matthew_v_carter
KAYLLEN COX - Lucy
Kayllen is elated to be making her Prima debut and revisiting one of her favorite roles. Previously, she could be seen working with Gretna Theatre in Jekyll and Hyde and Chess: In Concert. She was also featured as Betty Jean in The Marvelous Wonderettes with Servant Stage. Other favorite shows include Godspell (Morgan) and Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife). Thank you so much to Josh and the rest of this amazing team for allowing me to play my favorite girl again. Thank you to my friends and the love of my life, Arran. Psalm 149:9// @Coxyladymusic
SEAN FLEMING - Snoopy
Sean is thrilled to join the Prima family for the first time. He holds a BA in theatre performance from Kent State University. Regional credits include SGT Trotter (The Mousetrap, Broadway Palm), Willie Conklin (Ragtime, Dutch Apple), Galileo (We Will Rock You, Theatre Workshop of Nantucket), Stacee Jaxx (Rock of Ages, Engeman Theatre), Judas (Jesus Christ Superstar, Players Guild Theatre), Jack Kelly (Newsies, PGT). He would like to thank his mom and dad for always supporting his passions and his girlfriend Isha for having his back through everything and more. All the Best and No Regrets!
CARLY LAFFERTY - Sally
Carly is thrilled to be making her Prima debut alongside so many friends, but especially, her partner Nik. She was most recently seen last year as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and Anya in Anastasia at Keystone Theatrics as well as Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. She's also performed at Fulton Theatre, Gretna Theatre, Open Stage of Harrisburg, and more! She'd like to thank Josh, Kenzie, and the entire cast and crew for this wonderful opportunity. She'd also like to thank Mom, Dad, Nik, and all her family and friends for their constant love and support. "Happiness is doing what I love with people I love, so this show is happiness."
BRAD MYER - Linus
Brad is so excited to return to Prima Theatre with so many friends in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Previous Prima credits include Off The Yellow Brick Road. Brad is from Lancaster, PA, and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre. Regional: Jersey Boys, Shrek TYA (The Fulton Theatre), The First Noel (American Music Theatre), Jersey Boys (Palace Theatre), Ragtime, Newsies (Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre), Jersey Boys (Totem Pole Playhouse), and more. Thanks to Josh, Mitch, Makenzie, and the entire Prima team for this opportunity and to his family and friends for their constant support. John 16:33 IG: @brad.myer
ELLEN JENDERS - Swing
Ellen is overjoyed to be making her Prima debut in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown! A Lancaster resident since 2019, you may recognize her from her time onstage at Fulton Theatre, American Music Theatre, Sight and Sound Theatre, and Strasburg Rail Road. Endless love to mom, dad, and Mike. Luke, happiness is every day I get to spend with you. IG/TikTok: jellenenders
NIK OLSON - Swing
Nik is thrilled to be making his Prima Theatre debut! Recently, he’s been seen at American Music Theatre, Dutch Apple, Broadway Palm, and Sight & Sound. Nik is also currently a Resident Guest Vocalist for MSC Cruises. All my love to Carly and my family for their endless love. For Steve Doud, my hero.
JOSHUA WILLIAM GREEN - Director/Choreographer
Josh is a Director, Choreographer, and performer who relocated to Lancaster from New York in 2021. Joshua studied Musical Theatre and Dance at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC and The Youngstown State University. Joshua has performed in two national tours (Ragtime, Finding Neverland) and performed on Broadway in the hit concert Rocktopia! Since moving to Lancaster he has been seen in almost all the areas theatres and began his journey as a director and choreographer at places like The Fulton Theatre, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Gretna Theatre, Servant Stage Company and of course PRIMA Theatre! Joshua is no stranger to Prima. Prima is a huge part of why he relocated in the pandemic and he has had the time of his life creating and directing Prima shows like Girl Group Greats, The Mom Show, and Illumination. He is most excited to share this peanuts story with this amazing cast and crew as well as the entire Lancaster community!
BRIAN MUELLER - Music Director
Brian Mueller (Music Director) is a multidisciplinary theatre artist who sings, acts, teaches, directs, and plays music for fun and profit. Previous MD credits: Fulton Theatre (A Christmas Carol), Emerald Coast Theatre (Dot and Ziggy), Dutch Apple (substitute MD for Mamma Mia, Rock of Ages, Escape to Margaritaville), Akron Civic Theatre (Little Shop of Horrors), as well as high school productions of Oklahoma!, Godspell 2012, Grease, and Little Shop of Horrors. He has sung and/or played instruments at the Fulton Theatre, Totem Pole Playhouse, Media Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theater, Dobama Theatre, Porthouse Theatre, CATCo, Gretna Theatre, Dutch Apple, and of course at Prima, where he played guitar for Off the Yellow Brick Road, Golden Era, Illumination ’22 and Illumination ’24. He is currently accepting new students on voice, piano, guitar, bass, and music theory in his private teaching studio at Creative Pursuits Academy in Lancaster. Favorite roles: Dad and husband. Member AEA, AFM, NATS. briancmueller.com. SDG!
