Brie is elated to be a part of this magical production. Recent Hale Theatre work includes: Newsies (Katherine Plumber), Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream (Lois Franklin), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Lucky Stiff (Annabel Glick), and Brigadoon (Meg Brockie). Other: The Secret Garden (Martha) and Seussical (Cat in the Hat). She thanks her husband DJ, her family, Cambrian, Lincoln, Dave and Corrin, and her fabulous cast and crew. 

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Back for his sophomore show with HCT, Kevin is an award-winning, multicultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary, and multi-hyphenate performer and creative professional with a passion for the power of story. His work spans from local stages to international projects. He remains grateful to God, his family, and his loved ones for their love and support, and to the cast, crew, and faculty for this encouraging and hopeful classic! Recent credits: Titanic (Charles/John Thayer, HCT), Ballad of Bonnie Will (world premiere - Dick Brewer, Billy u.s., Old Tucson), Mexikid (Sal/Adam, winner of SOVAS VAA Award for Best Voiceover, Penguin Random House), Camelot (Mordred, SFCT), Bandstand (Al/James Haupt, AET), Plaid Tidings (Sparky, SAPAC). www.kevinorduno.com

Kathleen was last seen in Steel Magnolias (Ouiser) and Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts). Previous HCTAZ appearances include: Annie, Scarlet Pimpernel, Sister Act, Big River, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mary Poppins, Nunsense, Footloose, The Music Man, Lucky Stiff, Bye Bye Birdie and 42nd Street. Other favorite local productions include; The Sound of Music (PTC), and Hello, Dolly! (MET). When not in rehearsal or on stage, she is happily working with kids in theater education and teaching voice. Thanks to Cambrian, Dave, and Corrin for this magical opportunity. All my love to Scott, Amelia, Gwendolyn, Mom & Dad who make the impossible, possible!

Kira is beyond excited to bring Madame to the Hale stage. Previous Hale credits include: Fiddler on the Roof (Fruma-Sarah), My Fair Lady, and most recently, Titanic. Kira has a Bachelor’s Degree in performance and has been working professionally for 20+ years. Some of her favorite credits include: Cinderella (Madame), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Narrator), Bat Boy (Maredith), and Jesus Christ Super Star (Ensemble). Kira would love to thank her family and friends for their constant support and love, Mr. Mikus and General McArthur Hambrick, for being two of the most life-changing individuals, her rocket scientist husband “no spoilers”, and her mom. “Third role aisle seat we’re almost there.”

Alixandra is thrilled to return to Hale in this beautiful production. She waws most recently seen here in Titanic: The Musical (Ensemble). Select credits include: Once Upon a Mattress (Princess Winnifred), The Moors (Marjory/Mallory), Carrie: The Musical (Carrie White), Dog Sees God (Van's Sister), and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (Lucy VanPelt). She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to portray Gabrielle and would like to thank Cambrian, Lincoln, Dave and Corrin for this honor, and her family, friends and boyfriend for the never ending love and support.

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Michala Montaño is thrilled to be returning to Hale! Some of her past Hale credits include: Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie Alvarez), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Molly Brown), The Andrew’s Brothers (Peggy Jones), and Something’s Afoot (Lettie). Other credits: Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeralda). Special thanks to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, and Lincoln for this wonderful opportunity, and thank you to her family for all of their support.

Brandt is thrilled to be back on the Hale stage for his 15th show! Past credits include: 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream (Wally), and My Fair Lady (Freddy Eynsford-Hill). Regional credits include Mystic Pizza (Ensemble/Tim u.s., Engeman) and Footloose (Teen Ensemble, St. Louis Muny). He wants to thank his friends, family, and boyfriend for always supporting him. He also wants to thank Cambrian, Lincoln, Dave and Corrin for giving him this special opportunity!

Raymond is a Los Angeles native where he appeared in Les Miserables (Thenardier) and Man of La Mancha. Favorite Hale credits include: Titanic: The Musical (Edgar Beane), Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), The Andrews Brothers, The Little Mermaid (Scuttle/ Chef), The Addams Family (Fester), Hello, Dolly! (Vandergelder) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Baron). Special thanks to his wonderful fiancé Dominick, Cambrian, Lincoln, The Dietlein’s, cast and crew. Dedicated in memory of his brother, Russell.

Mr. Roehr taught theater at Desert Mountain High School for 17 years and at Mountain View High School for 3 years before retiring. He has directed numerous shows professionally, at the schools and in the community including Wait Until Dark at HCT. Mr. Roehr also has a professional acting career, and has appeared in numerous productions including: Chicago, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Guys and Dolls, Curtains, and most recently Over the River and Through the Woods , Chaps and The Unsinkable Molly Brown at Hale. He has a BA in Theater from BYU and a Master’s in Education from ASU.

Sophia is thrilled to perform again on the Hale Centre Theatre stage. She is grateful to the entire team for their amazing artistry and her family’s support through every endeavor. Select Credits: Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble, Chava u.s., HCT), Cinderella (Ensemble Swing, PTC), Bye Bye Birdie (Ensemble, HCT). @sophiacastelluccio_

Ava Cusiter is thrilled to perform another musical on the Hale stage! Her favorite Hale credits include 42nd Street (Phyllis Dale) and Newsies (Splasher). Other credits include A Chorus Line (Judy Turner) and Saturday Night Fever (Doreen) at The Laguna Playhouse. Ava is currently pursuing a BM in Music Theatre with minors in Educational Studies and Dance at Arizona State University. Ava thanks her family and friends for the support. @avacusiter

Annalise is thrilled to be back on the Hale stage! She was last seen in Hale's A Christmas Carol, Big River, No No Nanette, Joseph…Dreamcoat, and Big Fish. Annalise has been attending BYU for the last two years studying Musical Theatre and plans on moving to NYC in the fall. She wants to give a special thank you to her parents and family for always believing in her. Love and gratitude to Cambrian, Lincoln, and the entire cast and crew!

Noah is thrilled to be returning to the Hale stage! Credits include: Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik, HCT), Forever Plaid (Frankie, HCT), Eddie & Vinnie (Eddie, Childsplay) and Luna & Solis (Aaron, Brelby Productions). He is a co-founder of the Valley Players theatre company, as well as a writer and dramaturg with a passion for innovative performance. He is an ASU graduate with degrees in Journalism and Theatre. Thanks to friends and family for their support!

Brianna is grateful she’s back at Hale. Hale credits: Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl / Belle u.s.), and Hello, Dolly! (Minnie Fay). Other theater credits: The Rocky Horror Show (The Phantom, Janet u.s., TPTC), Daddy Long Legs (Jerusha u.s., TPTC), and multiple roles onboard Disney’s newest cruise ship, The Disney Wish. Brianna can’t thank her family enough for their support. @brianna.mcclure_

Payten is grateful to return to the Hale stage! Previous Hale credits include: No, No, Nanette, Freaky Friday, Footloose, Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, and Newsies. Growing up at Childsplay, Payten has been acting since he was four in various productions around the valley. Thanks go out to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, the rest of the cast and crew, and to his family for their support- especially his mom. "Enjoy!" @payten_mcleod

Ryan is thrilled to be returning to Hale! Ryan holds a BFA in Theater Arts from Central Washington University. He has had the pleasure of taking part in Titanic: The Musical, Fiddler on the Roof, Brigadoon, and Mary Poppins at Hale. You may have caught him onstage elsewhere here in Phoenix in Something Rotten (Nick Bottom) or Mary Poppins (Bert). He has also performed all over the Northwest, in shows such as Little Women (Laurie), Frog and Toad: The Musical (Toad), Dogfight (Boland), and West Side Story (A-Rab).

Carmiña is looking forward to sharing this magical story with you all! Select credits: Fiddler on the Roof (Chava, HCT), Something's Afoot (Hope, HCT), A Chorus Line (Maggie, PTC), and The Hello Girls! (Louise LeBreton, PTC). Special thanks to the creative team for this opportunity y mucho amor to her friends and family for always loving and supporting her.

Bennett is thrilled to end the summer with this magical production. This fall Bennett will be attending The University of Michigan pursuing a BFA in Musical Theater. Recent credits include: Titanic: The Musical (Harold Bride, HCT), A Christmas Carol (HCT), Anastasia (Dimitry, 2023 ASU Gammage HSMTA Finalist), Sweeney Todd (Anthony), Legally Blonde (Emmett Forrest, 2022 ASU Gammage HSMTA Finalist) and Les Miserables (Jean Van Jean, NYA award/AriZoni Nom). Bennett gives thanks and love to his fellow cast members and creative team, and his family for being the best support he could ask for. @Bennett.Smith_

Joshua is happy to join the Hale stage in this memorable production of Cinderella! He was most recently seen here in Newsies (Race). Other credits at HCT include: Titanic (Hartley), Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka), Beauty and the Beast (LeFou) and 42nd Street. He is thankful for his family, friends and cast-mates for their support. @42joshuasouth

Diana is delighted to be back at Hale with this fantastic cast and crew! She was most recently seen in Newsies (Jojo). Other HCT credits include: Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Beauty And The Beast (Silly Girl), A Christmas Carol (Topper’s Girl), and 42nd Street (Lorraine). Outside of theatre, she is currently pursuing her Bachelor's at ASU. Diana thanks everyone involved with special thanks to her family for their unending support.

Bennett is excited to bring this magical classic to life! This is Bennett’s seventeenth Hale production and fourth this year. Some other credits include: Fly More Than You Fall (World Premiere, Broadway World Winner), RENT (Angel), Into the Woods (Jack), and Nevermore (Edgar Allan Poe). Bennett would love to thank his family and friends for their endless love and support, Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, Lincoln, Kaitlyn and the rest of the cast and crew for putting together such an incredible show. "The prince is giving a ball!" @bennettallenwood

Ivana Martinic is happy to be back at Hale! Her most recent engagements on this stage have been Titanic: The Musical (Alice Beane), See How They Run (Miss Skillon), A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit), Beauty and the Beast (Madame de la Grande Bouche), and Sister Act (Sister Mary Patrick). Her other favorite credits include: A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (Phoebe D'Ysquith), Candide (Cunegonda), and Into the Woods (Rapunzel).

Justin is honored to return to the Hale stage. Justin was last seen in My Fair Lady. Favorite credits include: The Tempest (Prospero) and Pippin (Charlemagne), both done during his time at University of California, Los Angeles. This performance is dedicated to the memory of one of his mentors, Harvey Jordan. Many thanks for coming to see this beautiful show and much love to Cambrian, Corrin, and Dave. 

A Southern California native, she was trained at Inland Pacific Ballet and at American Ballet Theatre in New York City. Ashley spent twelve years performing at Disneyland and holds a B.A. from California State University Fullerton. Theater credits: Evita, Legally Blonde, Anything Goes, West Side Story, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Joseph, Meet Me in St. Louis, A Christmas Carol, No No Nannette, Singin’ in the Rain, Newsies, Hello, Dolly!, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mary Poppins, Brigadoon, Footloose and 42nd Street. Love to Kyle and baby Elsie. 

Albert is excited to be back at Hale for another show! He was most recently seen in Newsies (Albert). Previous credits include: Anastasia (Dmitry, EVCT). Additionally, Albert has danced with Christian Dance company in their Spirit of Christmas show for 7 years. He’d like to thank friends, family, and teachers for all the support along the way! 

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Cambrian James is well-known for his versatile staging throughout the Valley and nationally. He is a multi-award winning director and choreographer for Tarzan, The Wizard of Oz, Footloose, Damn Yankees and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Cambrian has enjoyed a long career as an actor and dancer in Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Crazy For You (Bobby Child), The King and I (The King) and Hairspray (Edna Turnblad).

Lincoln is honored to be working with this outstanding cast. This will be his 70th show with Hale, where he has served as music director since 2007. Some of his favorites include: The Secret Garden, Forever Plaid, Tarzan, Drowsy Chaperone, Life Could Be A Dream, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, and Hairspray. Thanks to Cambrian, Kelly, Dave, Corrin, and the cast for their hard work in making this such a fun experience.