1.”Prologue”

2. “What Mom Asked You To Do”

3. “Hello,Stranger”

4. “What If”

5. “Nothing You and I Can’t Do”

6. “Miles Between Us”

7. “Normal Night”

8. “Island Is Calling”

9. “Where Do We Go From Here”

10. “We Carry On”

Zachary Hoover (Drake) is ecstatic to be a part of the world premiere of Oak Island! This is his first time in brand new work, and he’s excited for everyone to experience it. He’d like to thank Brandi and Joe for the opportunity, the cast and crew for bringing the show to life, and his family and friends for always supporting him.

Joseph David Massingale is excited to bring you to the island as Will! Joseph has been in a number of shows around town, some of his credits include The Wild Party (Burrs), Bonnie and Clyde (Clyde), Heathers (J.D), Hairspray (Link), Mamma Mia! (Sky), Grease (Kenickie), Addams Family (Lucas). Joseph has also been in a number of films and commercial roles and is represented by the talent agency Talent Fusion.

Joseph would like to thank his friends and family that come to support him in everything he does, and a special shout out to his amazing girlfriend Halle for being the best cheerleader anyone could ask for.

Carrie Neal is so delighted to be making her debut with American Lives. She has been a regular on Indianapolis stages for over twenty years, where her most recent appearances have been Fred’s Wife in A Christmas Carol (Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre) and Emily Hobbs in Elf, the Musical (Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre). Other favorite credits in recent years include Mother in A Christmas Story, the Musical (Ghostlight Theatricals) and Mrs. Fairfax/Mrs. Reed in J Eyre, a new musical (EclecticPond Theatre Company). It’s an honor to join this passionate cast, some of whom have been connected to this project for many years. She gives heartfelt thanks to Brandi and Joe for trusting her with their baby, to Chris for making her feel so welcome, and especially to her family, for encouraging her to do a show at an extremely inconvenient time. This one’s for them.

When I saw the audition notice for a musical about my favorite television show, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Then, when I got cast, it was like I had found the elusive Oak Island treasure myself! And now, to finally be presenting the show to an audience is a dream come true. I am originally from St Louis, MO and have lived in Indianapolis since 2008. I have performed in shows with many local groups including Footlite Musicals, Epilogue Players, Carmel Community Players, Acting Up Productions, Bobdirex, African Repertory Theatre of IUPUI, and now American Lives Theatre. My favorites roles/shows include Archibald Craven in “Secret Garden”, Harvey in “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”, Paul Berthalet in “Carnival”, Miner/Mr. Wilkerson in “Billy Elliott: The Musical”, Angus McGuffie in “Brigadoon” and of course Frank in “Oak Island:The Musical”. I hope you love this show as much as I do!

Tommy McConnell (Young Drake) is nine years old, and just finished third grade at Cherry Tree Elementary School in Carmel. He is no stranger to the stage, having played Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre for the last 2 Christmases. Tommy has also performed with CYT and The Belfry. Later this summer, he is excited to play Young Simba in Carmel High School's youth theatre production of The Lion King Jr. When not performing, Tommy enjoys video games, creating art projects, and writing stories.

Description goAndrew Horras (Young Will) is thrilled to making his debut with American Lives Theater and Indy Fringe. He has loved the experience of bringing an original show and character to life! Andrew has appeared in shows at Roots School of Theater in Fishers, playing several characters, such as Bert in Mary Poppins Jr., Jack in Into the Woods Jr., and The Beast in Beauty and the Beast Jr. Andrew is also involved with the Junior Civic Company in Carmel. Last year, at Civic Theater, he appeared as Hans in Frozen Jr. and this summer he is appearing as King Triton in The Little Mermaid Jr. Outside of theater, Andrew enjoys martial arts and is a Second Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. Andrew lives with his family in Fishers and will be going into 8th grade next year. He would like to thank Brandi and Joseph for the opportunity to be a part of this production. He would also like to thank Brent Marty, Holly Stults, Brad and Mindy Root, Brad Thompson and his parents for their support in helping him live out his theater/ acting dreams. es here

Jack (he/him) is so excited to be a part of Oak Island! Jack just finished the school year as Center Grove High School's Theatre Arts teacher, where he served as the director of Freaky Friday: The Musical and Peter and the Starcatcher. Selected acting credits include John Quincy Adams (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Kurt's Dad (Heathers: The Musical), and John the Baptist/Judas (Godspell). Special thanks to Brandi and Joe for being wonderful leaders and to his family, friends, and fiancée for always supporting him (Say that three times fast). Enjoy the show!

Kerrington Shorter is an Indianapolis-based actor and vocalist who is stoked to help bring the original story of Oak Island to life. When he isn't in classes as a fourth-year student at Marian University, he can often be found spending time with friends, playing video games, and learning the guitar. Some of his most recent credits include Dez in Summit Performance Indy's production of Skeleton Crew and Leading Player in Marian University's production of Pippin.

Maggie Lengerich (Ensemble) is thrilled to be doing her first show with American Lives! This fall, Maggie will be going into her fifth year of school at Marian University where she is working towards degrees in both Theatre and History and plans to graduate next May. Her most recent roles include Catherine in Pippin and Isabella in Measure for Measure, both at Marian. Later this summer you can catch her as Hermia in Indy Bard Fest’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. She has had a blast working on this brand new show and would like to thank Brandi, Joe, and the whole cast for all the fun and all she’s learned.

Dan Flahive is excited to appear in this production of Oak Island after first hearing of it in a Fat Turtle production of Go Be Joan. Personal favorites include appearances in The Diviners and Bill W and Dorctor Bob. He appeared in Wayne Township Community Theater’s production of Harriet Tubman, an American Moses and No Exit Performance’s production of The Mutilated. He has played at TOTS in Blackberry Winter, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, and Southern Baptist Sissies and in Spotlight Players’ production The White Rose and The Crucible. He has also appeared in Stageworthy Productions’ presentations of The Sum of Us, and The Outgoing Tide. He also worked at Eclectic Pond Theater in Tempest: Adrift in Time, and Sherlock Holmes and the Speckled Band. At Footlite Musicals in Brigadoon and The Adventures of Priscilla; at Fat Turtle Productions in The Quest for Don Quixote. For those of you who can support a worthwhile cause – lend your support to the it gets better project and thetrevorproject.org – or let your voice be heard on notalllikethat.org. There is no good reason to lose the contribution of our young to suicide. Lots of love to Megs and Pam

Joe Barsanti (he/him/his) identifies as a Queer and Autistic Sound Designer, and Composer born in the Midwest. He graduated in 2018 from Marian University with a B.A. in Vocal Performance, with a minor in Theatre, as well as studying composition in Chicago before moving to Indianapolis to finish his schooling. He is the resident sound designer for the Roll Gay Role Play Network, works as a freelance theatrical sound designer, and writes music and lyrics for musical theatre. Joe is also an actor, vocalist, vocal arranger, music director, pit conductor, set builder, music engraver, and educator . Is thrilled to be bringing Oak Island to life!

Brandi Underwood is a playwright, dramaturg, and director located in Indianapolis. For the past six years, she has been creating opportunities for new work to be produced and developed within Indianapolis. She’s also a librettist and musical theatre collaborator. She currently works as creative director with American Lives Theatre, whose mission is to tell modern and contemporary stories of what it’s like to be an American. With American Lives, Brandi developed the Indianapolis Short Play Festival, which is a festival that continues her mission to bring new relevant work to Indianapolis. She was a founding member of Fat Turtle Theatre Company, where she created an incubation playwriting program, developing and producing three new plays by three Indianapolis playwrights. While helping to facilitate new work and theatre within the city, She is excited to be attending Temple University in the fall as a part of the George and Joy Abbot's Musical Theatre Writing MFA program.

Kris Steege- Set Designer

Pamela Albrecht- Lighting Designer

Jade Alia- Sound Designer & Board

Chris Saunders- Props

Tom Alvarez

Justin Brady

Jim Carringer

The District Theatre

Jeffrey Dalstrom

Fonseca Theatre

Judy Fye

Scot Greenwell

IndyFringe Theatre

Jen Johansen

Max McCreary

Marc Mendonca

Pauline Moffat

Paul Pickett

William Powell

Emilio Robles

Shannon Samson

Kristin Voss

Reilly Crouse

Levi Colby

No Exit Performance

Phillip Fischer

Judy Fye

Cheyenna Irwin

Jen Johansen

Stephen Roger Kitts

Marc Mendonca

Britni Saunders

Georgianna Tutwiler

In Memloriam: Randy Noak