Andrew Blake

Andrew recently made his debut with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati as Slightly in Peter Pan JR. this season. He is a recent graduate from Northern Kentucky University where he received a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. His recent/favorite credits include: All Shook Up (Ensemble), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ensemble), and Seussical (Wickersham Brother) at NKU, and A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale (Willie Lincoln) with the Lincoln Boyhood Drama Association.

Kayla Burress

Having appeared previously with TCT in Shrek The Musical JR. (Fiona) and Snow White & the Dancing Dwarfs (Queen Tempestula), Kayla is thrilled to return to the Taft this season in Cinderella. Kayla recently concluded regional tours with Madcap Puppets (Monkey See, Monkey Do, Aesop’s Classic Fables), where she had the pleasure of teaching and performing for thousands of young people each year in nearly 20 states. Other recent credits include Blithe Spirit (Elvira) with The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater. Kayla earned her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University in 2015.

Chris Logan Carter

Chris appeared in Elf The Musical JR. (Chadwick/Buddy u/s) with TCT. Other notable performances include The Drowsy Chaperone (Gangster), Damn Yankees (Vernon), Equus (Alan), The Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff), Chicago (Jury/Dance Ensemble), Anything Goes (Bishop/Dance Ensemble), Rent (Angel), Man of La Mancha (Sancho), Legally Blonde: The Musical (Emmett), and Into the Woods (Lucinda/Milky White).

Nick Godfrey

Nick couldn’t be more thrilled to be performing his third show with TCT! Nick was recently a member of the Pirate Ensemble in TCT’s production of Peter Pan JR. as well as the Gorilla Ensemble in TCT’s production of Tarzan The Stage Musical Based on the Disney Film. His other regional credits include Damn Yankees (Rocky), Chicago (Fred Casey), and White Christmas (Phil Davis). Nick would like to thank his family for all their love and constant support.

Sarah Hack

Sarah is a sophomore at Northern Kentucky University, working toward her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. She is excited to be making her TCT debut in Cinderella. Recent credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena), Invisible Girl and Greater Than at NKU. She has also appeared in The Wiz with Kentucky Conservatory Theatre, Hairspray and A Christmas Story: The Musical with Woodford Theatre, and Cats with Blackbird Dance Theatre.

Kiara Hines

Kiara is excited to be joining The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati this winter! Kiara is a North Carolina native and a recent graduate of East Carolina University where she received a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Although she has graced the stage often in North Carolina, this is Kiara’s Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati debut! Some of her favorite past credits include: Hairspray (Little Inez), Lend Me A Tenor (Diana), Goldilocks: A Drag Musical (Jules), and Grease (Patty Simcox).

Joey Logan

Joey recently appeared in TCT’s production of Peter Pan JR. as Noodler. Joey has appeared in the Frontier Folks comedy and sketch show at Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH. Joey performed in The Puzzle’s 5th annual 10-Minute-Play Festival in New York City, appearing in Context (Man). Joey appeared in 9 to 5, Nahum Tate’s King Lear, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Great Gatsby at Wright State University.

Allysun Mellick

Allysun is thrilled to be returning to TCT as a part of the Resident Artist Company. Most recently, she was a member of TCT on Tour, providing arts outreach to schools across the Tri-state. As well as touring, she is also a Vocal Coach and Drama teacher for TCT. She is a graduate of NKU where she obtained a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Favorite credits include: Seussical the Musical at Renaissance (Gertrude McFuzz), South Pacific at NKU (Nellie Forbush), The Divine Visitor: A YES Fest World Premiere at NKU (Margot Ramshaw) and 25th Annual... Spelling Bee at Commonwealth Theatre Company (Rona Peretti).

Dain Alan Paige

Dain is thrilled to be working with old friends and new this season at the Taft! A veteran of over 33 productions with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Dain has performed with many theatres around town, including Jersey Productions, Showboat Majestic, Kincaid Regional Theatre, NKU Summer Dinner Theatre, Monmouth Theatre and ArtReach Touring Theatre. Favorite TCT roles include Lumiere in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR, Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, and Divine Debris, a Dragon of Some Renown in Rapunzel.

Jonathan Pendergrass

Jonathan is thrilled to be making his debut with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. He was last seen on stage in LaComedia Dinner Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia. Some favorite credits include Camelot, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, and Footloose, to name a few. Jonathan would like to greatly thank TCT for this opportunity, as well as his family, friends and his Gram, who is watching from above! Enjoy the show!

Ryan J. Poole

A recent transplant from Salt Lake City, Utah, Ryan is excited to be making his debut with TCT. He’s a veteran of more than 60 productions, while also being featured in film, television, and radio. Favorites include Peter and the Starcatcher (Black Stache), Little Shop of Horrors (Dentist), 9 to 5 The Musical, (Frank Hart), See How They Run (Clive), and You Can’t Take It With You. (Tony). Ryan is also a corporate television producer and director, and a proud hubby and dad. “Thanks and lubbs to M and ABCC!”

Ryan Chavez Richmond

Ryan Chavez is thrilled to be a member of TCT’s Resident Artist Company. Originally from Flint, Michigan, he has always had a strong passion for the arts. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education and has spent the last 10 years as an elementary music and drama teacher in Nashville. He has also appeared in a variety of commercial and print campaigns. Recent theater productions include Ragtime (Coalhouse Walker Jr.), Vania and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Spike), The Odd Couple (Roy), Scrooge: The Musical (The Ghost of Christmas Present) and The Haunting of Hill House (Arthur Parker).

Kelcey Steele

Kelcey is over the moon to be back on stage with TCT after playing the title role in TCT’s production of Peter Pan JR. A Cincinnati theatre veteran, favorite roles include: Drew - Rock of Ages (The Carnegie); Mark Cohen - RENT, Billy Crocker - Anything Goes (Incline); and Charlie Dalrymple - Brigadoon (The Covedale). Kelcey is also a retired Irish dancer, placing as high as third in the world. Follow Kelcey on Twitter (@kelcey_steele) and on Instagram (@kelceysteele).

Renee Stoltzfus

Renee has performed in various productions around Cincinnati including TCT’s Peter Pan JR., Tarzan The Stage Musical Based on the Disney Film with TCT, Damn Yankees (Gloria), A Chorus Line (Diana Morales), Chicago (June/Ensemble), and most recently The Drowsy Chaperone with Cincinnati Landmark Productions. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ohio Northern University (B.F.A. Musical Theatre). Renee is thrilled to work once again with TCT! Her favorite thing about working with TCT is hearing the uproarious laughter of the children, and bringing the joy of the arts to her daughter, Maia.

Ria Villaver Collins

Ria is so proud to return home as a TCT Resident Artist! An Alum of Wright State University’s B.F.A. Musical Theatre program, she has been blessed to work with many talented artists. Favorite Credits: Royal Caribbean (Cabaret Singer/Dancer), Synchronicity Theatre - Fancy Nancy: The Musical (Bree), WVPT - 25th...Spelling Bee (Marcy Park), Spring Awakening (Ilse), RENT (Alexi Darling/ u/s Mimi), Little Women (Amy March), Les Misérables (Featured Ensemble, Dir. Dave Clemmons); Puppeteer for Zoot Theater Company. Teaching Credits: The Performer’s Warehouse; CYT Atlanta; Royal Dance Academy; Orange Duffle Bag Initiative. “...we are powerful beyond measure...” –M. Williamson.

Michelle Wells

Michelle appeared last season in TCT’s Elf the Musical JR. (Charlotte Dennon). Favorite credits include: Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney), She Loves Me (Ilona Ritter), Into the Woods (Witch), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Legally Blonde (Serena) and Children of Eden (Yonah). Michelle is a featured vocalist with the KSO, the Blue Water Kings Band, and also performed as lead vocalist at Kings Island. She has a B.M. in Vocal Performance from NKU. By day, she loves to share her passion with young people as a private voice teacher and is busy trying to keep up with her two crazy boys at home.

Brinley Culver

After completing her first summer in TCT’s STAR NKU Intensive program, Brinley is thrilled to make her MainStage debut this season. She most recently appeared in West Side Story (Ensemble) and Annie (Orphan Ensemble) with The Children’s Theatre of Mason. Her other credits include: Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. (Flounder), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Chip), Peanuts (Lucy), Disney’s The Aristocats (Marie), and Fairy Tale Christmas Carol (Little Match Girl). Brinley is a fifth grader at Endeavor Elementary School. Offstage, she enjoys producing her own movies, playing guitar, and writing her own songs.

Isabella Lachey

Isabella is thrilled to be making her TCT debut in Cinderella. She has had the privilege of performing with the Exhale Dance Tribe in Dead Can Dance at the Aronoff, The Music Man at The Carnegie, Dancing with the Stars on ABC and also in the Hallmark movie A Christmas Melody with Mariah Carey. She has attended the TCT STAR Program for the past two summers. Isabella is also passionate about playing the piano and competing with her dance studio, Planet Dance Cincinnati.

Andrew Lippert

Cinderella marks Andrew’s debut appearance with TCT after having participated in the STAR Camp Red Bank summer program. Andrew performed two solos in Kilgour Elementary School’s talent show, where he currently attends the fourth grade. He enjoys singing and dancing and gets his inspiration from Frank Sinatra and Bruno Mars. Andrew thanks his family, friends and school for their support.