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Jo'Hari Payne

Jo’Hari Payne he/him (Ren) is a DC-based multi-hyphenate entertainer, honored to bring this story to life. Theatre: Magic of Broadway, Once Upon a Rhyme, Broadway Dreams (Immerse Yourself 2023, Goes Pop 2024, Showcase at United Palace). “Anything that ever is or was began with a dream.” IG: @joharipayne

Miriam Wilkes

Mimi Wilkes (Ariel) she/her Theatre: Lion King, Annie, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Recently seen in: Once Upon a Rhyme (Slim), The Magic of Broadway series, Broadway Dreams: Broadway Goes POP 2024. I would like to thank Shené Jones, Raquis Petree, Anthony Jones & Nova Tate with all of my training from a little girl until now.

Devyn Akers

Devyn Xavier Akers (Shaw) is an actor from Washington, DC. His love for acting has been there since the very beginning. From a young age of 7 years old doing acting workshops with Denise Hart, he has since taken his artistry to great ranks. He is very thankful for his training at Purchase College which has shaped him into a better artist and human being. He is dedicated to being a vessel in the art world to continue bringing unity and joy to his work. In addition to Devyn being an actor he also enjoys playing/watching basketball, coloring, riding bikes, and fashion. “Our job as artist is to put a mirror up to society and to invoke change” - Eric Ruffin

Shani Roy

Delia Boney

Sophie Ellison

Sophie Ellison is insanely excited to be making her Theatre 202 debut. Some of her favorite roles include being a part of the company for Jerry's Girls at Stuttgart Theater Center, Lilith in Eve's Big Fat Family Reunion, and Melpomene in Xanadu Jr. She will also be a phantom in Rocky Horror Picture Show later this summer over at Bowie Center for Performing Arts, for their Suicide Prevention Drive. She had an amazing time working on this production and hopes you enjoy!

Lorenzo Johnson

Ivy Hunter

Ivy is excited to return to the stage with Theatre 202's rendition of Footloose the Musical. She played the character Sharpay Evans in High School Musical and has previous training in Broadway Dreams Summer Intensive (2023). She would love to give a special shout-out to her support team, family, friends, and all the people she's met along the way.

Hope Lehman-Payne

Hope Lehman Payne (Wendy Jo) is thrilled to be in Footloose! This is her second Theatre 202 show and fifth with Ms. Schneeman. Past roles: Prospect High: Brooklyn (Andrea), High School Musical (Kelsi), Once Upon A Rhyme (StarGirl/Cypher), Beautiful Hair (Harper). She trains at Studio Acting Conservatory and studies Psychology at Howard University.

Dantrell Dean

Dantrell Dean also known as Da Donn is a young and upcoming artist hailing from NE DC. Also being a producer he has made many beats for artists and has been working on creating his own music label with many DC artists that he has worked with and grown with in the past, present, and the near future. His musical passion has presented him with many opportunities such as being a part of the cast of multiple plays with Theatre 202 such as “Once Upon A Rhyme” and also being on the tech team as the sound guy for multiple productions. In this year of 2025 he has said to be releasing 5 albums to show the world what God has given to him.

Tashawn Jones

Introducing Tashawn Jones. He’s a 10th grader at The Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Shows that he has performed in are Once Upon a Rhyme (Lenny Bullock), High School Musical (Ryan) and the male lead role (Marcus) in Beautiful Hair. He has also collaborated with Theatre 202, Arts Haven, Broadway Dreams, SYEP and so on. Tashawn's dream is to be on Broadway and he would like to thank his trainers for his talents and pushing him to the max: Jazz Washington, Shene' Jones, and Caitlyn Schneeman. His fullest spirit Is through dance - whenever you see him he’s out there dancing his life off and he’s an amazing person. IG: @Tj.tafikki

Tyler Spears

Tyler is honored to perform as Jeter in Footloose! Recent credits: In The Heights (B-Boy), Chicago (Billy Flynn). A musical theatre student with triple-threat training in acting, voice, and dance, he is passionate about building connections, making memories, and using storytelling to inspire change. He is grateful to everyone who's been part of the journey.

Branden Williams

Branden Williams is delighted to be performing in his first-ever Theatre 202 production playing as Bickle. He is a student at Cardozo Education Campus and wants to become a professional performer. Credits: Seussical the Musical (Cat in the Hat). He would like to shout out his parents for letting him have the opportunity of performing. He would also like to shout out Shene' and Anthony Jones, Caitlyn Schneeman, Tashawn Jones, Maleiysia Jones, and Melissa Wilson for the training he needed to be where he is now. He hopes he can get further in life by reaching his goals of becoming a professional.

Damir Hill

Jeremiah Hughes

Joshua Ikotun

Jairon Cook

Payton Woodruff

Payton Woodruff (Principal Clark) is thrilled to be a part of Footloose in her first Theatre 202 production. She holds a BA in theatre performance and BSW in social work from the University of Missouri. One of her favorite past roles has been playing #2 in The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe. Other than performing/singing/and dancing, she enjoys crafting, reading and hanging out with family and friends. HUGE shoutout and thanks to the Footloose team and cast for making this such a fun and educational experience!

Nyla Ward

Nylah Ward (Lulu, high school student) is a senior at KIPP DC College Preparatory and has been trained in dance, singing and acting by Mrs & Mr. Jones for 4 years now. She has also played Mona in Chicago the Musical and Daniella in In The Heights. She wants to thank all of her mentors and friends who have continued to hold her to a higher standard.

Melissa Wilson

Melissa Wilson (Eleanor, U/S Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo). Credits - 13 Suits (Samaritan), Food For The Gods (Ensemble), Tick, Tick...Boom! (Susan), and Ordinary Days (Deb). She is excited to be working with Theatre 202 for the first time. Philippians 4:6-7. IG @wildlissaw2

Raquis Petree

Shene Jones

Mrs. Shene’ Jones, a Washington DC native, began dancing at age 3, training at Washington Ballet and DC Youth Ensemble. A graduate of Duke Ellington and University of the Arts, she danced with Philadanco and on Broadway. She now teaches across the DMV and co-founded Arts Haven School of Dance and Music with her husband.

Anthony Jones

Houston TX roots, Howard University wings (Jazz Studies BA/MA). Mr. Jones, a 25+ year veteran of musical theatre and education, now colors the DMV with creative sparks. Together with Shene' Jones, he built Arts Haven, a sanctuary for young artistic souls.

Caity Schneeman

Olivia Keller

Chandler Jordan

Madison Chukka