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Makenna Lemke – JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

When did you first become involved at Sunset Playhouse and what areas have you been involved with here at the Playhouse?

I first became involved at Sunset Playhouse in the summer of 2022, when I was the Dance Captain/Ike in Newsies.

If working on a Sunset show right now, what is your role?

I am currently performing in Jesus Christ Superstar, and I am the Dance Captain/Ensemble/Featured Dancer.

If an actor, what has been your favorite role to date and what is your dream role? If a Production Team member, which show have you most enjoyed working on? What show would you like to do in the future?

One of my favorite roles I’ve gotten to play is Edwin Drood in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and some of my dream roles are Anastasia in Anastasia or Cady Heron in Mean Girls.

What do you enjoy most about Sunset?

One of the things I love most about Sunset is the people I’ve met through working here! The friendships I’ve made are so special, and the atmosphere is really positive and fun. I’m so grateful for all of the amazing people I’ve gotten to know through being a part of two shows here!

When not at Sunset, how do you spend your time?

When not at Sunset, I love to spend lots of time with my family and friends, travel, workout, go to coffee shops, read, take dance classes, and see as many shows as I can!

What is your favorite color/food/movie/TV show/book/musical or play?

Favorite Color – Pink

Favorite Food – Pasta

Favorite Movie – Tick, Tick… Boom!

Favorite TV Show – Bridgerton or The Bachelor

Favorite Book – Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

Favorite Musical – Dear Evan Hansen or Wicked

What is your favorite quote?

“She believed she could, so she did.” -Roald Dahl

Any other comments?

Thank you to all those who make Sunset what it is! And remember to come see Jesus Christ Superstar! This cast and crew is so incredibly talented, you won’t want to miss it 🙂