The Actor's Nightmare

Koen Powers

Koen Powers is a senior at Ridgeview High School. He is heavily involved in academics, clubs, his church, and extracurricular activities. He started his acting journey at the Jettie Baker Center in Clintwood performing as Charlie Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. He has trained with the Barter Theatre Youth Academy performing as Scuttle in The Little Mermaid Jr. and as Bob Cratchit in The Christmas Carol. He has performed with Artists Collaborative Theatre, based in Pikeville, as Thomas O’Malley in Aristocats Kids and in the Ensemble in 9 to 5. During his Ridgeview Theatre career, he participated in The Book Women, Queens, and The Actors Nightmare. He was awarded an Outstanding Actor Award for his performances in The Book Women and The Actors Nightmare. Koen is the son of Tim and Michelle Powers.

Alyssa Kiser

Alyssa Kiser is a senior at Ridgeview High School and is a part of the varsity volleyball and softball teams. She also is a part of multiple school clubs including Beta Club, Bible Club, and National Honor Society. She has performed as Anne Boleyn in Queens, The Sun and The Moon in How High Is Up, and is currently enjoying her role as Sarah Siddons in The Actor’s Nightmare. Alyssa is the daughter of Justin and Monica Kiser.

Vivian Stanley

Vivian is Junior here at RHS. She is the daughter of Cricket Gilliam and Jason Stanley. In her spare time she enjoys working, theatre and art. Her past performances include Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet 6 Very Busy Days and Joy in Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella.

Neveah Bridges

Neveah is a Sophomore here at RHS. She is the daughter of Kimberly Shank. Neveah is a member of the BETA club, band, and choir. She enjoys singing, dancing, and arts and crafts. This is Neveah's second time on stage at Ridgeview. She was in the ensemble in How Is Up? last fall.

Zachary Wampler

Zach is a sophomore at RHS. He enjoys history, theatre, and music. He is enjoying being in both The Actor's Nightmare and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow this semester.

Ethan Vitatoe

Ethan is a Junior here at RHS. He enjoys cooking, psychology, wrestling and other sporting activities. Ethan has participated in theatre design class, but this is his first time on stage.

Piper Ward

Piper is a freshman at RHS. She enjoys art, theatre, and gaming. This past spring she was in the chorus of Ridgeview's production of Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. This is her first time on Tech.

Alyssa Sperow

Alyssa is Sophomore at RHS. She is the daughter of Wade and Danielle Sperow. She has a considerable theatre background being involved with shows at the Jettie Baker and the CAM in Buchanan County. This spring she played the role of the herald in Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella here at RHS. She has graciously agreed to run the sound for this performance.