The Lasso Way: A Musical

Kyle DeGoey

Co-Creator, Music and Lyrics, Drums
Kyle DeGoey is co-creator and co-producer of Literally Entertainment. This is Literally Entertainment's 8th Fringe show. Some past shows' include Golden Lanyard winner 'The Scranton Strangler: An Office Musical", Golden Lanyard winner "On A Stick: A State Fair Musical", Encore Winner 'Gilligan: A Tropical Musical', and their breakout hit "Oregon Trail: A Musical".

Travis Carpenter

Co-Creator, Book, Coach Beard
Chocolate chip cookie enthusiast and low-grade scholar of pop culture Travis Carpenter is thrilled to be back at the Minnesota Fringe Festival. As the long-time writing half of Literally Entertainment, he is deeply touched he gets to create with Kyle DeGoey again and that you have come to watch the show. Travis spends his days madly in love with his wife, Stacy, and their son, Miles. He also works as an engineer. He dedicates this show to dads everywhere and anyone who has ever watched a production by Merely Players Community Theatre in Mankato.

Lindsey Fallenstein

Pianist
This is Lindsey's 8th show as a musician at Fringe. She has been playing piano since childhood and this is her 7th show with Literally Entertainment. She wants to thank Brian, Graham, and Spence for helping and supporting her always!

Aliyah Lamb

Juniper
Aliyah Lamb (Juniper) is psyched to make her Minneapolis theatre debut at Minnesota Fringe Festival. Transferring to the University of Minnesota as a B.A. Theatre Arts student, her journey in the Twin Cities has just begun. Her recent experience includes Marcy in “Dogfight” (Theatre) at Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre, Ruth in “The Examination of Ashley Smith” (Theatre) at Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, and Amber in “In The Rearview” (Film) by Jacob Gaertner. In the near future, you may also spot her as Ensemble in “Anyone Can Whistle” (Theatre) at Minneapolis Musical Theatre, or Ensemble in “Iolanthe” (Opera) at The Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company.

Debbie Dunning

Kate
Debbie is so excited to be a part of The Lasso Way: A Musical at Minneapolis Fringe this year! She is a current BFA Musical Theater senior at Southeast Missouri State University. Past productions include Big Band Holiday Jukebox at SEMO and The Worst Types of People as Mandy through BrickRoad Productions. Debbie would like to thank their family and fiancée for all of their support! Enjoy the show!

Noah Johnson

Brent
Noah Johnson - (Brent) is thrilled to return to the stage after more than a decade away. A graduate of Hamline University, where he studied Theatre and Psychology, Noah has previously appeared in Fringe Festival productions The After Life Project and The Chuck Mee Project (’06, ’07), and toured regionally with It’s Outta Here. His other credits include Inherit the Wind, Urinetown, Trojan Women, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Brigadoon, Pirates of Penzance, and more. A devoted Minnesota United supporter, this production hits close to home. Noah is ecstatic to be back on stage with such a dynamic and generous team.

Brandon Bakken

Henry Lasso
Brandon Bakken (Henry Lasso) is excited to make his return to theater and debut with Literally Entertainment. Since Brandon’s last show in 2019, he has gotten married to his beautiful wife, Mikayla, and welcomed his goofy and adorable daughter, Sadie. Some of his favorite credits include Art, Urinetown, Footloose, and many others. He graduated from St John’s University with a degree in theater and is ecstatic to join this cast on stage!

Amanda Lyn Samples

Victoria
Amanda Samples is thrilled to return to the stage for her second production with Literally Entertainment in The Lasso Way- A Musical, following her unforgettable turn as Colonel Mustard in Five Fifths of Clue. After an 18-year hiatus—during which she honed her skills in parenting, multitasking, and reheating coffee—she’s delighted to be back in the theater with this amazing cast. Huge thanks to her family for their support, and especially to her superhero husband for managing the kids during rehearsals (and not questioning the sudden surge in costume jewelry purchases). When not on stage, Amanda can be found fly fishing or blissfully lost in a vintage clothing store.

Kaz Fawkes

Sam

Cameron Roy Hall

Bill
Cameron Roy Hall (he/him/his) (Bill/Jamie Tartt) is a Texan-turned-Minnesotan artist whose recent stage credits include “Jesus Christ Superstar” (Jesus of Nazareth) with Century Playhouse, “Disaster!” (Chad Rubik) with Westonka Community Theatre, “The Rocky Horror Show” (Riff Raff) with 4 Community Theatre, “Urinetown” (McQueen, Lockstock u/s) with Lakeshore Players Theatre, ”Sideshow” (Terry Connor) with Ashland Productions, “Brigadoon” (Charlie Dalrymple) with Faith Community Theatre, “Godspell” (Jesus) with Open Door Community Theatre, and “Elf” (Buddy) with Grand Prairie Arts Council. His writing credits include Looper, SlashFilm, SVG, TheGamer, and BraveWriter. Cameron works as a Case Manager with Pinnacle Services during the day and bikes or tackles his ever-growing to-be-read list during his precious few free moments.

Lisa Evanson

Brenda