Tag Archives: Acting Up

Acting Up is proud to announce our cast for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Before Anna was Frozen, Rapunzel got tangled, before Belle tamed the beast, there was….Princess Winnifred! Watch as Princess Winnifred swims the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab! Will the Evil Queen keep these two lovebirds apart? Will a small pea hidden below twenty mattresses cause the Princess a sleepless night? Acting Up’s production of this Broadway favorite – which launched the career of a young Carol Burnett – will provide a fresh, contemporary spin on this popular tale. Perfect for the entire family…and you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.

• MINSTREL………………..Dane Morey
• MINSTREL’S APPRENTICE…….Von Eric Huhn
• PRINCESS WINNIFRED………..Autumn Carter
• PRINCE DAUNTLESS……………Cole Hankins
• LADY LARKEN………………..Erin Speno
• SIR HARRY………………..Eric Camerer
• QUEEN AGGRAVAIN……….Emily Meinerding
• KING SEXTIMUS……………Michael Kaper
• JESTER………………..Ally Peebles
• WIZARD………………..Spencer Walsh
• SIR STUDLEY………………..Connor Hart
• SIR LUCE………………..Lucas Meinerding
• SIR HAROLD………………..Adam Schirmer
• 1st KNIGHT………………..Hayden Johnson
• 2nd KNIGHT………………..Joseph Hamzy
• 3rd KNIGHT………………..Conner Japikse
• SQUIRES…..Charlie Stauffer,Andrew Hackler,Luke Misleh, Noah Carras
• LADY BEATRICE/ FEATURED DANCER………Megan Ledford
• LADY ROWENA……….Tess Hogan
• LADY MERRILL…………Veronica Turner
• LADY LUCILLE………….Ruby Cimmarusti
• LADY MABELLE………….Madeline Straub
• PRINCESS NO. 12/FEATURED DANCER……Cammi Caldwell
• CHAMBERMAID…………..Leah Major
• EMILY……………….Kalya Stroud
• NIGHTINGALE………………..Mariah Faith Reynolds
• WIZARD’S MINIONS…Allison Jackson, Katie Kenniston, Abby Fair, Kacey Kopak
• ATTENDANTS/ FEATURED DANCERS…. Erin Gilliland, Jamie Peterson, Alyssa Hart, Claire Northcut, Katelyn Moore, Ava Frizzell, Paige Peacock, Sara Kearney,
• SCROLL HOLDER………….Kat Crouse
• HERALD………………..Emma Miller
• CHEF/STAGE CREW……..Danny Stauffer
• ROYAL ENSEMBLE………Sara Black, Kara Coffey, Catie Cumings, Annie Elliott, Paige Galberg, Megan Grill, Sydney Grill, Lily Huhn, Maria Luiso, Faith Schirmer, Olivia Stroud, Vanessa Stroud, Brooke Tartar, Maggie Walker, Annie Wesner
• YOUNG APPRENTICES……Elizabeth Cain, Claire Connell, Sarah Goecke, Carson Gril, Rachel Kearney, Owen Kearney, Alina Koenig, Danny Kopak, Kaia Owens, Mia Ridenour, Olivia Scalfaro, Will Schirmer, Casey Simone Smith. Chloe Isabella Smith, Ellie Toadvine

The show is directed by Joel Saeks, music direction by Jeanne Bilyeu and choreography by Emily Brinkman.

Four performances are:

• Friday March 21 at 7:30 pm;
• Saturday March 22 at 3:00 pm (sign language interpreter provided);
• Saturday March 22 at 7:30 pm; and
• Sunday March 23 at 3:00 pm. 

at the Mason Middle School Theater, 6370 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040

Special presale tickets are only $10 before March 3rd; and $12 after March 3 and at the door. For tickets and more information, see www.ActingUp.com.

Acting Up is excited to announce the talented cast of young performers for our upcoming production of CHILDREN OF EDEN, Sept. 27, 28, 29.

• FATHER……..Gabe Hoyer
• ADAM……….Brandon Cole
• EVE………..Savannah Slaby
• CAIN……….Will Graber
• ABEL……….Samuel Hoyer
• SETH……….Michael Kaper
• NOAH……….Dane Morey
• MAMA NOAH…..Rachel Zimmerman
• JAPHETH…….Cole Hankins
• YONAH………Sydney Mahon
• HAM………..Brighton Hummer
• SHEM……….Zach Hoyer
• AYSHA………Chloe tenBrink
• APHRA………Sara Kearney
• YOUNG CAIN…..Michael Williams
• YOUNG ABEL………Anthony Frederickson
• FEATURED SOLOISTS……Ruby Cimmarusti, Zach Hoyer, Lily Huelsman, LaurenWright,
• SNAKE……….Tess Hogan, Lauren Hole, Zach Hoyer, Michael Kaper, Sara Kearney, Danielle Morey, Dean Parker, Ally Peebles, Kayla Stroud, Spencer Walsh
• STORYTELLERS………..Emily Burns, Jessica Burns, Caleb Cambron, Smantha Chumley, Ruby Cimmerusti, Catie Cumings, Abby Fair, Anthony, Fredrickson, Charlotte Graham, Tess Hogan, Lauren Hole, Lily Huelsman, Lily Huhn, Allison Jackson, Michael Kaper, Katie Kenniston, Josephine Kraimer, Maria Luiso, Leah Major, Abby Grace Martin, Emma Miller, Danielle Morey, Madeline Morstadt, Dean Parker, AllyPeebles, Mariah Reynolds, Lauren Robbins, Faith Schirmer, Erion Speno, HaleyStevens, Kelly Stockman, Madeline Straub, Kayla Stroud, Spencer Walsh, AnnieWesner, Kaleigh Whitehill, Michael Williams, Erin Wilmanns, Lauren, Wright, LydiaYax
• YOUNG STORYTELLERS…….Chloe Bowles, Olivia Bowles, Gretchen Bush, Claire Connell, Ava Frizzell, Addison Guess, Reagan Guess, Sydney Heldman,Rachel Kearney, Danny Kopack, Grace Major, Marely Metz, Grant Meyer, JaidenMorley, Alizah Parry, Mia Prasinos, Sophie Rothstein, Maria Sanchez, WillSchirmer, Emma Schroeder, Charlie Stauffer, Naomi Stauffer, Livvy Stubenrauch, Ellie Toadvine, Catherine Voorhees 

With a soaring score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and a book by John Caird (Les Miserables), CHILDREN OF EDEN is freely based on the story of Genesis. It is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love is letting go.” 

Acting Up’s version of CHILDREN OF EDEN will feature storytellers and pairs of animals comprised of approximately 75 talented young performers ages 6 to 18, hailing from throughout the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. It is directed by Joey Schnell with assistance from Danielle Meo. Jeanne Bilyeu will be vocal director and Alison Rampa will be choreographer. Starring Mason natives Brandon Cole (Adam) and Dane Morey (Noah) and Ft. Thomas residents Savannah Slaby (Eve) and Rachel Zimmerman (Mama Noah). Also featuring Gabe Hoyer of Symmes Twp. as “Father.”

Acting Up is an all-volunteer, award-winning, young performers community theater which strives to bring high-quality, polished theatrical productions to the northwest suburbs. It stresses family involvement and working with the community to provide an enjoyable, educational and enriching experience for all. Acting Up is a member of the Association of Community Theatres of Cincinnati and won 23 Orchid Awards last month including Excellence in Choreography, Set Design, Costumes and Ensemble.

Acting Up will present four shows of CHILDREN OF EDEN at the Mason High School Theater. Performances will be 7 p.m. Friday, September 27; 2 p.m. (sign language interpreter will be provided), and 7 p.m., Saturday, September 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday, September 29. Special presale prices are available until September 1. Tickets are $12 each ($10 seniors) and will available online at http://www.ActingUp.com or at the box office starting one hour before the show. For more information, visit http://www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

CHILDREN OF EDEN is presented through special arrangement from Music Theatre International (MTI).