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During their week-long residencies throughout the continent and beyond, MCT Tour Actor/Directors serve as ambassadors for the arts – especially the theatre. They have the joy of directing and performing as well as the adventure of travel. Simply put, they have the opportunity and the privilege to change the lives of thousands of young people by carrying out MCT’s Mission.

Current Tour Actor/Directors

Abby Golden

Abby is a recent graduate of Ohio University, where she earned a BFA in musical theatre. Her favorite production so far was Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. Abby’s approach to theatre and storytelling is grounded in connection and joy, and her warmth and curiosity make her a natural collaborator. She’s thrilled to be returning to the Missoula Children’s Theatre for her second tour and eager to once again share in the joy of bringing stories to life with young audiences.

Abby McLaughlin

Abby is extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Missoula Children’s Theatre team. She’s been in theatre for over 8 years and some of her favorite roles she’s played in that time include Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical, Madeline in Have You Filled a Bucket Today? The Musical, and her most recent Chris Hargensen in Carrie The Musical. When she’s not working creatively, she likes to hang out with her friends and play video games including Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. She would like to thank her partner, friends, mentors, and family for always supporting her and allowing her to always express her creative side!

Abigail Hunt

Abigail earned her BA in theater performance from Liberty University in 2020 and is now based out of Greenville, South Carolina pursuing her acting career! Some of her most recent credits have been Hamlet (Ophelia and others) and Assassins (Ensemble/Housewife) at The Warehouse Theatre, and a new play for young audiences, D is for Dance Party (Rhonda) at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. In her spare time, she loves playing the piano, dancing, and reading lots and lots of plays as well as a healthy dose of C. S. Lewis, Stephen King, and books on psychology/biology. She wants to thank her sister, Maddy, for being the best support system, source of encouragement, and roommate she could ever ask for. She also wants to thank all her friends in the Greenville, SC theatre community for their constant laudation as she pursues all of her endeavors!

Alaynie Franklin

Alaynie is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Her journey starts in Conyers, Georgia, where she ignited her passion for the arts. She became the former Miss Rockdale County High School by showcasing her talent through a self-written monologue. Alaynie enhanced her acting skills at Middle Georgia State University. She also won the Best Actress award at the 2019 Midwest Model and Talent Competition. This earned her a scholarship to train professionally at The New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in 2021. With heartfelt gratitude, she thanks all of her supporters for their unwavering belief in her artistic journey!

Amanda Halcott

Amanda is from Baltimore, Maryland, and this is her third year with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. She received her BA in theatre arts from McDaniel College and has several credits stage managing in her hometown. She loves seeing kids discover themselves, friends, and their passions doing theatre. Lately, she has been into crocheting and playing mandolin. Big thanks to her family and Patrick.

Amber Gantt

Amber graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a BFA in musical theatre and is thrilled to tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Her favorite college acting credits include Jerusha Abbott in Daddy Long Legs, Jo March in Little Women, and Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Since graduation, she has been working at schools as a substitute teacher, but she’s more excited than ever to share her love of theatre with the children she meets on tour! She would like to thank her friends, family, and professors for all their love and support.

Audra Tibbit

Audra is thrilled to be performing with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is a graduate of Southern Arkansas University with degrees in musical theatre and history. Her favorite show credits include Ellie in Freaky Friday, Jennie-Mae Layman in The Diviners, and Olivia in Twelfth Night. She has a passion for dance, American Sign Language, and theatre and cannot wait to share them with everyone. She wishes to thank her parents and her village of a family who have helped along the way.

Austin Hilbert

Austin is excited to join the Red Truck Tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Austin has spent the last few years as a leader in a warehousing and logistics company, applying the skills gained through theatre performance in corporate settings. Some of Austin’s favorite show credits include Evan Goldman in 13 the Musical, Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family Musical. In addition to performing on-stage, Austin has worked in lighting, stage managing, and directing school and community theatre productions. Austin extends gratitude to his family, friends, and former co-workers who have been incredibly supportive in this career change to pursue theatre again.

Austin Plunkett

Austin is a recent graduate of Southern Arkansas University with a BFA in theatre with a focus in directing from Texarkana, Texas. Austin is excited to tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre and to fulfill his dream of helping teach the next generation of artists. When he isn’t in a theatre, Austin loves to spend time watching TV or movies or have fun traveling and seeing cool new sights! He would like to thank his friends and family for always believing in him. Past shows include: Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, Dr. Hire in Secret Soldiers, and Valentine in Twelfth Night.

Austin Russell

Austin is super hyped to be touring with Missoula Children’s Theatre. He is a graduate of The University of Memphis with a degree in musical theatre. He is also a trained fight choreographer, meaning he gets trained to swing swords at people and teach people how to get in super cool (fake) fights. Favorite places he’s worked include The Outer Banks of North Carolina, Jackson, Mississippi, and Nashville, Tennessee! He would like to thank his family, friends, and his hometown Memphis Grizzlies for always being constants in his life.

Brianna Dorsey

Brianna is extremely honored to tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She was born and raised in Eatonton, GA. She’s a graduate of Greensboro College with a degree in theatre and a concentration in acting. Her favorite show credits include Detroit 67’s Mamma Mia! and The Winter’s Tale! She would like to thank her loving and supportive family and everyone who has supported her throughout her journey.

Caleb Spainhour

Caleb is so excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! He is a graduate of Western Carolina University where he received a BFA in musical theatre. He also studied Acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Some of his favorite credits include: Crutchie in Newsies!, Barnaby Tucker in Hello, Dolly!, Henry in Next to Normal, Bobby Strong in Urinetown, and Co-Director of Constellations in his sophomore year of college. He would like to thank all of the incredible people in his life for their endless love and support – it truly wouldn’t be possible without them.

Cara Mackey

Cara is thrilled to be making her touring debut with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is a recent graduate of Young Harris College with a degree in musical theatre. Her favorite show credits include Jo March in Little Women the Musical, Counsel in Trial By Jury, and Glinda in The Wizard Of Oz. She would like to thank her family, friends, and TTown community for their endless support and love!

Caroline Bowman

Caroline is so excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and is still a Kentucky girl at heart. Caroline is a proud graduate of The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) with a BFA in musical theatre. Her favorite show credits include Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Swing/Dance Captain in Nunsense, and Erma in Anything Goes. She would like to thank her family, her friends, and all the amazing people in her life who have shown her nothing but support for her dreams.

Charles Ray King, Jr.

Charles is a singer, songwriter, and performer and graduated from American Musical Dramatic Academy. Off Broadway credits include Best of Both Worlds (Julia Miles Theater), The Ballad of Noah’s Ark (Manhattan Theater Club), Sonnets of an Old Century (VTC), The Karaoke Show (China Club). National tour credits include Smokey Joe’s Café (U.S. Bonds Theater League), and Freedom Train (Theater Works). He was a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall with Tia Carrere and at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival; has performed with AfroMan, Flobots and CeCe Peniston; and appeared in television’s The Voice and Icon of the Island.

David Bass

David recently graduated in May 2024 with a BFA in theatre. He has been working at Hershey Park since graduation, so he would really like to thank them. He also wants to thank his partner Raven for being patient and supportive and his parents for the exact same reason.

David Saez

David is excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. He is a graduate of The University of Lynchburg with a degree in performance. He is also a long-time children’s educator of the arts and workshops alike. His favorite show credits include Harry in Mamma Mia, Mr. Brunner/Chiron in Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, and Mr. DePinna in You Can’t Take it with You. He would like to thank his friends and family for always believing in him and always showing love to keep him going!

Delaney Ford

Delaney is so grateful to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is a graduate from the University of The Arts with a BFA in musical theatre. She is also certified to teach English as a foreign language and loves educating children on the importance of theatre in the development of their personal and (eventually) professional lives. Her recent credits include the Bell Beyond Christmas musical tour, where she made her professional debut touring around Italy. She has also been seen in newly developed work such as Thorburn in Sweetwater with the Philadelphia-based Polyphone Festival, Georgeanne in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Alice/Bourbon in Henry V, and understudying Medium Allison in Fun Home. She wants to thank all her professors, friends, and most importantly her family who have always believed in her.

Dixon Trumbo

Dixon is excited about his first-year touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Born and raised in Utah, he is a recent graduate of Weber State University with a bachelor’s degree in musical theatre. Favorite roles of his include Specs in Starlight Mountain Theatre’s Newsies, Sir Andrew Aguecheek in WSU’s Twelfth Night, and Tobias in WSU’s Sweeney Todd. He has also performed in a bilingual retelling of Shakespeare’s A Winter’s Tale titled Ella Se Mueve, adapted by Dr. Sarah Grunnah. He would like to thank Francesca Mintowt-Czyz for being his mentor and supporting this project, and of course his family back at home, whom he loves tenfold for their supporting his dreams!

Dylan Hearley

Dylan is so excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Born in Oshkosh, WI, they are a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point with a BFA in musical theatre. Dylan’s most recent venture was with the Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival where they played Snout the Tinker in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as wrote for and performed with the Merely Players Troupe. Some of Dylan’s interests include soccer, listening to new music, and gaming of any kind. Dylan would like to thank their biggest supporters: their mother, their sister, and their adorable dogs back at home!

Eliza Queen

Eliza is beyond excited to make her national tour debut with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She earned her BFA in performing arts from Savannah College of Art and Design and is a recent graduate of the music production program at Berklee College of Music. Eliza’s favorite show credits include Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, W2 in Journey Into Fantasy, and being composer and music director of UNSTOPPABLE: The Musical her senior year of college. She is endlessly grateful for her incredible boyfriend for being her rock these past six years and for her family and friends for encouraging her never to stop dreaming.

Emily Seatvet

Emily is so excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! A native of Dallas, Texas, she is a graduate of The University of Memphis with a degree in musical theatre. Her favorite show credits include Baker’s Wife in Into The Woods, Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility, and Catherine in Pippin! When she is not performing, Emily loves crocheting, baking, traveling, and finding new movies and TV shows to watch. She wants to extend her thanks to her wonderful family and amazing friends for their undying support!

Emily Shafritz

Emily is thrilled to continue the touring life, enriching the lives of students with education through theatre with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Originally from Vermont, Emily is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in musical theatre, dance and music. Some of her notable credits include Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Josephine in Big Fish, and Grizelda in The Court Jester. When she is not doing theatre, Emily is a professional photographer (Emily Shafritz Photography) working sports, journalism, events, and theatre/dance. Emily would like to thank her parents for their constant support of her dream and all the connections she’s made with fabulous friends along the way.

Emily Wunderle

Emily is beyond excited to join the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Emily grew up performing with the youth circus, Circus Smirkus, until she was 15. Soon after, she found her love for the theatre and is now a recent graduate of Rider University with a BFA in musical theatre. Emily cannot wait to share her bubbly personality, love of educating, and passion for the arts with everyone she meets! Some of her recent credits include Hannah Graben in Journey to the Center of the Earth, Glinda in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Patricia in the world premiere of The Wolfman of the West, a Player with the Virginia City Players’ Vaudeville Variety Shows, a Swing with the Rev Theatre Winter/Spring TYA tours, Martha in A Children’s Hour, and Jittery Jane in Urinetown the Musical.

Emma Walther

Emma is excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. She is a graduate of McDaniel College with a dual degree in theatre and cinema. Her favorite show credits include Irene Adler in Sherlock!, Miss Prism in The Importance of Being Earnest, and New Wave Girl in Heathers. When not in the theatre, she enjoys skiing, swimming, and watching the latest movies. She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant love and support!

Gianna Mangum

Gianna is an actress/director/choreographer who has been working with kids since her senior year of high school at North Texas Performing Arts Academy. Growing up in Texas, she developed a deep passion for performing arts, and her favorite credits include Manson Trio/Leading Player Understudy in Pippin, Maggie in 42nd Street, and Texas in Cabaret. Gianna is excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre, where she looks forward to continuing her work with young performers across the country. She is deeply grateful for the support of her family, friends, and mentors, whose guidance has been instrumental in shaping her career. In addition to her work in theatre, she enjoys dancing, listening to music, taking long walks, finding inspiration in the simple joys.

Grace Ruth Cawley

Grace Ruth is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is from Bozeman, MT and a graduate of the University of Utah with degrees in theatre performance and philosophy. Her favorite credits include The Old Man in The Old Man and The Old Moon, Goneril in Storm Still and Raisa in The Night Witches. Grace wants to thank her family and friends for their love and encouragement and supportive guidance.

Grace Chenot

Grace is thrilled to be back on the road with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Originally from the small town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, Grace is a graduate of Rhode Island College where she studied theatre and creative writing. She’s worked as a camp counselor, a haunted house actor, been a tour guide in Alaska, and has hosted trivia all over Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Last year, she toured Treasure Island with MCT. She’d like to thank her friends and family for their support and encouragement, especially her dog.

Grace Magstadt

Grace is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is a graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in communication studies paired with minors in musical theatre performance and broadcast journalism. Some of her favorite show credits include Toad in A Year with Frog and Toad, Miss Sandra in All Shook Up, and being music director/choreographer for Camp Rock: The Musical. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and love throughout the years.

Gracie Butterfield

Gracie is so excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is a graduate of Southern Utah University with degrees in theatre and oboe performance. Some of her favorite recent credits include Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Little Red/Rapunzel in Into the Woods, and Liesl Von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Originally from Rigby, Idaho, she is grateful for the many opportunities that theatre has brought her – both near and far from home. She would like to give special thanks to her family for their constant and enthusiastic support.

Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson is a dancer, actor, and singer from Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Birmingham-Southern College with a degree in musical theatre. When she is not teaching kids, Hannah loves to read and write and watch old movies. She has worked with the Birmingham Children’s Theatre for many years as an actor, director, and choreographer. Some of her show credits include Junie B. Jones: The Musical, The Three Little Kittens, and Teddy Bears’ Picnic. She thanks her family and friends at home and is super excited to teach kids across the country.

Hannah Luther

Hannah grew up in Bozeman, Montana where she fell in love with the theatre by participating in a children’s Shakespeare troupe. She followed that love to Southern Utah University where she graduated with a degree in theatre. She jumps at any opportunity to share the joy of live performance and is absolutely thrilled to be working with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Some of her favorite show credits include directing a new musical production of Antigone, Banquo in Macbeth, and Miranda in The Tempest, which performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival through AHSTF. She currently calls Missoula home and would like to thank all the teachers and directors who have challenged and encouraged her, as well as her family and husband for their unending support and love.

Hayley Smith

Hayley is incredibly excited to be back on the road with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She graduated from Florida School of the Arts with a degree in musical theatre then continued at Jacksonville University for a BFA in Theatre with a minor in dance and voice. Hayley previously toured Hansel and Gretel in the Pacific Northwest with the Missoula Children’s Theatre and has spent her Summers in Ohio performing in outdoor productions such as Grease, Winnie the Pooh, and Sound of Music. Hayley would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support!

JaVon Clarke

JaVon is excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. He has been acting since his Mesa College days where he studied voice projection, directing, movement for the actor, monologues, scenic/lighting/costume design, and management. Some of his past productions include Berowne in Love’s Labor’s Lost, Sly in Detroit 67, and Oliver in As You Like It. Although not a play, JaVon participated in a San Diego Comic-Con Activation promoting House Of The Dragons. JaVon has always wanted to work something at Comic-Con, so doing that was a highlight. JaVon earned his BA at San Diego State University, with a minor in TFM (TELEVISION, FILM, AND NEW MEDIA). He aspires to be a director, not just in film, but in theatre too.

Jaylan Jones

Jaylan is excited to tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a BFA in musical theatre and has experience in puppetry and theatre for young audiences. Her most recent work in the field have been her roles as Sheep in O Wondrous Night at Seaworld San Antonio and Lily Polkadot in Polkadots: A Cool Kids Musical. She thanks her therapist, her voice instructor, and her mother for their love and support as she pursues her career in theatre.

Johnna Rohlman

Johnna is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Originally from Elburn, IL, she started dancing and singing at the age of 4 and never stopped. She recently graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a BFA in musical theatre. She made her New York debut as a swing in The Space Between Us and has gone on to perform in Seth’s Showcase at New York’s Don’t Tell Mama and as Roz in 9 to 5. She wants to thank her family and friends for all their support and all the teachers who have helped her along the way.

Kassidy Kampmeier

Kassidy is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Kassidy is from Bemidji, Minnesota and graduated from Viterbo University with a BFA in musical theatre. Some of her favorite credits include Frieda in Carrie, Cedric/Mr. Voldy in Puffs and Swing/Dance Captain in Beauty and the Beast. Off the stage, Kassidy loves crocheting and knitting everything she can! She would like to thank everyone in her life who has always supported her and her love for theatre!

Kennedi Roland

Kennedi is so excited to be joining the Red Truck Tour! Born and raised in Springfield, Virginia, Kennedi attended Shenandoah Conservatory to earn her degree in acting. Kennedi is an actor, director and teaching artist whose favorite credits include directing A Midsummer Night’s Dream and playing Prospero in The Tempest. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

Kim Hoyle

Kim is ecstatic to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, she recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre. She is an avid lover of the outdoors and can often be found lounging in a hammock during the warmer months. Favorite credits include Miss Prism in The Importance of Being Earnest, assistant director of Let The Right One In, as well as the director of The Revolutionists at VCU. She would like to thank all of her friends and professors back home for helping her get where she is today.

Leah Ver Bryck Block

Leah is ecstatic to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. She is a graduate of The University of Michigan’s theatre performance directing program. She is passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices in theatrical spaces. Her favorite show credits include The Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher, Mae Petersen in Bye Bye Birdie, and her recent senior directing thesis The Grown-ups! She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

Leigha Keitsock

Leigha is ecstatic to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Leigha is a graduate of DeSales University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre with a track in musical theatre performance. Some of her favorite show credits include Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, Katherine Plumber in Newsies, and Fan/Belinda Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. Along with her passion for performing, Leigha enjoys creating jewelry, costuming, and loves working with and teaching children! Leigha wants to thank the Missoula Children’s Theatre for this incredible opportunity, everyone who has supported her along the way, and her friends and family for all the love and support!

Maddy Ballard

Maddy is excited to be on her first tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She recently graduated from Viterbo University with a BFA in Acting and a minor in Dance. Recent credits include: Director and Choreographer of A Year with Frog and Toad, Anytime Annie in 42nd Street, Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast. Much love to Mom, Dad and Ben!

Madelynn Evans

Madelynn is so excited to tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre this season! A graduate of UC Davis with a degree in theatre and dance, some of Madelynn’s favorite roles include Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, Miss Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Alex in Good Earth: The Musical (an original musical for children to teach about air quality). She wants to thank all her friends and family, and she cannot wait to make theatre magic with everyone!

Maks Turner

Maks is a traveling actor and vaudevillian based out of New York City. After training in theatre, Maks ran away and joined the circus. He has since performed in a variety of settings including theme park shows, immersive theatre, cabarets and dinner theatres, as well as traditional circus tours. He is absolutely thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre and looks forward to having the adventure of a lifetime bringing musical theatre to kids across the country. When not performing, he loves antiquing, watching horror movies, and taking pictures of Bella the cat.

Mandi Fielding

Mandi is originally from Long Island, NY but now lives in the small town of Spartansburg, PA. It was MCT coming to her local school that sparked her interest in making theatre her career. She graduated from Huntington University in Huntington, IN with a degree in theatre performance and a minor in music. While there, she played many roles including Grempkin in Peter and the Starcatcher, Julia in The Birds, The Baker/Asher in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Since graduating she has done several productions with the Erie Playhouse as a member of the dance ensemble for Something Rotten! White Christmas, Beautiful, It’s a Wonderful Life and The SpongeBob Squarepants Musical where she also played Patchy the Pirate and was in Beauty and The Beast as Marie and the Rug. Along with theatre, Mandi enjoys reading, rollerblading, exploring, sewing, playing instruments, and playing video/board games. She would like to thank her family and friends for the love and support from her first show to going overseas and now touring her fourth show with MCT.

Molly Carter

Molly is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Born and raised in Ellensburg, WA, teaching and theatre are at the heart of all she does. Her favorite show credits include: Janet van de Graaff in The Drowsy Chaperone, Greek Chorus in Cradle to Grave (a devised piece), and Hilda in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Having toured with MCT for 2 + years, Molly loves to collect stickers from each place she goes! She would like to thank all the wonderful people who have helped and supported her to reach her dreams!

Nathaniel Tomb

Nathaniel is incredibly excited to be touring with the Missoula’s Children Theatre! Born in the nation’s first capital (for only 9 months) of York, Pennsylvania, Nathaniel has been acting his whole life. One of his first memories is being onstage with his mother in one of the church’s Christmas musicals. Favorite show credits include Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest, Calvin in 4 Hearts, and Cheryl Locke in The Art of Killin’ It. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support.

Nolan Davidson

Nolan is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! He is a graduate of Desales University with a degree in theatre performance and business. Favorite credits include Morris Delancey in Newsies, Alex in Madagascar, and Swing for Saturday Night Fever. He would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support. Carpe Diem!

Olivia Woodall

Olivia is so excited to return to the road with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia’s musical theater program, and she currently resides in South Carolina. Some of her past favorite productions she has been in include a musical adaptation of James and the Giant Peach, William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, and an opera adaptation of Tennessee William’s Summer and Smoke. While not performing, Olivia enjoys playing video games with her friends, spending time in nature, and delving into creative hobbies. She would like to give a huge shout out to all her loved ones, near and far!

Paige Kennedy

Paige is thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Currently living in Iowa, she is a graduate of both Taylor University with a Bachelor of Music in music education and The University of Iowa, with a master’s degree in vocal performance. When not in rehearsals for shows, she loves traveling and exploring different coffee shops to find the best lattes! Favorite show credits include Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, Lily in The Secret Garden, and Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins. She would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support.

Patrick Dougherty

Patrick is so thrilled to be returning to the road with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! He is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia with a bachelor’s degree in theatre and has most recently been seen in Dead Souls, Howie the Rookie, and Wizard of Oz! He would like to thank his partner, Amanda, for being such an incredible partner, as well as all the fine people in Missoula that gave him such an incredible opportunity! He is a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY, where you can find him putting up new works with his own theatre company, Definitely Human Theatre.

Piper Sommer

Piper is excited to tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is from Fargo, North Dakota and is a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a degree in musical theatre and minors in dance and sustainability studies. Some of her favorite credits include Leanne in Puffs, Sophie in Mamma Mia!, and Annie Jump Cannon in Silent Sky. Outside of acting, Piper enjoys sewing, cooking, and going on walks in nature. She would like to thank her family and friends for their endless support.

PJ Pavot

PJ is a DC based actor with a BFA from Ohio University. Regional credits include José in Junie B. Jones at Florida Studio Theatre, Chris Reilly in Catch A Dream at CADMusical Co., and Jolly in Deck the Halls at Florida Studio Theatre. PJ would like to thank his family and loved ones for their endless support, and his professors for making him the actor he is today. When not performing you can find him watching his favorite sports teams (Capitals, Ravens, Arsenal), or attempting to teach himself to cook (key word: attempting).

Raeann Grigsby

Raeann is incredibly thrilled to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. This Texas raised actress is a graduate from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, with a degree in theatre and a focus in acting/directing. Her favorite show credits include Pattie in The Convent, Logan in The Thanksgiving Play, and Agnes Evans in She Kills Monsters. She would like to thank her close friends and family for their constant love and support on her theatre journey. When not on the stage, Raeann enjoys thrift shopping, trying new coffee shops, going to concerts and journaling.

Raven Whitefawn

Raven is ecstatic to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Born and raised in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, they are a graduate of Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with a BFA in musical theatre. Favorite credits include Mama Rose in Gypse, Charity in Sweet Charity, Marmee in Little Women, and Violet in Violet. Raven would love to thank their family, friends and mentors for their unwavering love and support. They believe they wouldn’t be pursing their passion without them!

Reagan Rowland

Reagan is so excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She was born and raised in Gray, Georgia, and graduated in May 2024 from Young Harris College with a BFA in musical theatre. Some of her favorite show credits are Stepmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted), Meg in Little Women and Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. She would like to thank her precious group of people who always support her no matter what. Remember: nothing is impossible!

Rhea Leonard

Rhea is excited to be touring with Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a degree in English Literature. Rhea was previously an elementary school teacher with a focus on grades K-3. Her favorite show credits include Lucille in Junie B. Jones and Lucinda in Into the Woods. She would like to thank all the supportive people in her life who encouraged her to pursue her passion for the arts.

Riley Deel

Riley is thrilled to be joining the MCT family! He has been performing on stage for most of his life, beginning around the same age as many of his students! Riley attends Gordon State College as a fine and performing arts major and has performed roles such as Charles Condomine in Blithe Spirit, Matthew in Cotton Patch Gospel, Stephano in The Tempest, Percy Shelley/Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein Lives!, and Anthony Hope in Sweeney Todd. Riley spent the summer of 2024 as an instructor at the Springer Theatre Academy at the Springer Opera House. He cannot wait to expand his resume and gain many new experiences in his craft. He would also like to thank Lisa Ferguson and Tony Pearson for always supporting his wild endeavors on and off the stage.

Rochanee Myles

Rochanee is excited to tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. She graduated from Northwestern State University with a bachelor’s degree in performance & directing. Some of her favorite show credits include Billie in an original play called In Memorium of Lena and Mrs. Mueller in Doubt: A Parable. Theatre is truly a joy for her, but film is her true passion. She likes to watch anime, kdramas and take naps (when she gets the chance).

Samantha Sheldon

Samantha is from Catonsville, Maryland and is so excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She has a BFA in musical theatre from Seton Hill University and some favorite credits include Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Brutus in Julius Caesar, and Main Cast Member at The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe. Her first theatrical experience was in the ensemble of Jesus Christ Superstar when she was 4 years old, alongside her dad and stepmom. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her love of theatre from such a young age.

Sean Mannix

Sean is thrilled to be joining the team at the Missoula Children’s Theater! Select Theater: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown, Post Playhouse); Brothers Wright (Wilbur Wright, Scantic River Productions), National Tour of A Christmas Carol (Boy Scrooge, Perseverance Productions), Into The Woods (Steward, Barnstormers Theatre), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Nick, Black Box PAC, BroadwayWorld NJ Award Winner: Best Supporting Performer in a Play). Sean dedicates his performance, along with everything good he does, to his Oma.

Skyler Ross

Skyler grew up in Nampa, Idaho with his family of 6, who did almost everything together. He enjoys acting, singing, performing card magic, and telling stories. He is a recent college graduate from BYU-I, completing a bachelor’s degree in sociology and minoring in theatre performance. Some of his favorite shows he’s done while at BYU-I include No Fish in The House by Tom Willmorth and Translations by Brian Friel. To get to this point, Skyler owes so much to his high school drama teacher Mr. Brad Watson for introducing Skyler to the theatre world, and to his first director at BYU-I, Trevor Hill, for opening new paths for acting in this world.

Suzannah Gaston

Suzannah is so excited to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! She is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a BFA in theatre performance. Suzannah is originally from a small town called Palatka, Florida. Some of her past credits include Annette in Annie, Abbess in The Three Musketeers, and Hostess in The Merry Wives of Windsor. She would like to give a big thank you to all of her family and friends, especially her mom, who always support her in any crazy thing she could ever dream up.

Veronica Buell

Veronica is ecstatic to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre this season! A proud New Englander, she holds a degree in musical theatre from Seton Hill University and now lives in Manhattan. Her first appearance on the stage was as a 5-year-old Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz but her more recent favorite theatre credits include Pamela in Head Over Heels and Cassius in Julius Caesar. In addition to theatre, Veronica is passionate about songwriting and costume design! She would like to thank her family and friends for always encouraging her artistic pursuits.

Will Baird

As a wise donkey once sung, “I can’t wait to get on the road again!” Will is excited to finally drive the truck he could never otherwise afford and begin touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre! Though his birth certificate says Las Vegas, it is the mountains Will calls home, places like Glacier National Park, John Muir Trail, or Himalayas (to name a few). Will graduated from Brigham Young University where he studied psychology. Will believes one of the best parts about theatre is the excuse to grow cool hairstyles and beards – favorite follicle farces include Wilbur in May We All (mullet) and Joey in Sister Act (handlebar mustache). Goatee genetics aside, Will is grateful to family, friends, Brandon Sanderson, bears and his guitar for inspiring him to live more and more every day.

Will Belvin

William is thrilled to be touring with Missoula Children’s Theatre and spreading theatre magic! Will is a professional actor based in Newport News, Virginia. He has done musical theater since he was the age of 6 and has been doing professional theatre for the past 7 years. Some of Will’s favorite shows/roles include Ernst in Spring Awakening, Tiny Joe Dixon in Dream Girls, and Will had the pleasure to originate a role for a national Broadway tour last year as Jordan/Gerry/Needham Roberts in Henry Johnson: Ballad of a Forgotten Hero. He would love to thank his beautiful girlfriend Eliza for all her support for the past six years, and all his family for letting him sing and dance around the house as a kid so he could follow his dreams!

Zach Sciortino

Zach comes from Tempe, AZ and has been acting for the last 7 years. He is incredibly honored to be touring with the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Acting credits include Peter Van Daan in The Diary Of Anne Frank (Childsplay Inc.) and Male Swing in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Childsplay Inc.) Directing credits include Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (State 48 Theater). Zach would like to give a special thanks to his family and friends for their unending support.