Gracie has had the pleasure of performing on the Hale stage since 2023, her first production here was as Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof. Since then she has been in shows such as Camelot (Guinevere), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), and Beau Jest (Sarah Goldman) as well as many others. Gracie is currently getting her MA in global history from ASU and is a teachers aide at Crismon elementary. She is thrilled share Dorothy and the world of The Wizard of Oz with audiences and she hopes it will be as magical for them as it has been for her.

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Beni is thrilled to return to HCT for his sixth production, having most recently appeared as Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory last year.  A lifelong puppet enthusiast, Beni owns about 25 puppets—definitely more puppets than most people need, but not nearly enough, according to him. Last fall, he helped puppeteer Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors at VYT and now he is excited to bring Toto to life. He would like to thank his family, Mrs. Meschino, Nichole Jensen, the Dietleins, Cambrian, and the cast and crew. 

IG: @benibermudez2011

Ivana Martinic is thrilled to be back at The Hale Center Theatre! Her recent credits include Pretty Woman (Violetta), A Christmas Carol (Past), Cinderella (Marie), Phantom (Carlotta) Beauty and the Beast (Madame de la Grande Bouche), Titanic: The Musical (Alice Beane). Her other favorite shows include A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (Phoebe D'Ysquith) and Candide (Cunegonda). Many thanks to Dave, Corrin and Cambrian for having me back, and to my family and friends for their ongoing love and support!

Raymond is overjoyed to be apart of the is amazing show! Hale credits include: She Loves Me (Waiter) Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit) Anything Goes (Moonface Martin), Holiday Inn (Danny), Cinderella (Sebastian), Titanic (Edgar), Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), The Little Mermaid (Scuttle/Chef), Hello, Dolly! (Vandergelder) and The Addams Family (Fester). Raymond thanks his Fiancé Dominick, Cambrian, Cathy, The Dietleins, Kelly, Cast, Crew and Creatives. Dedicated in loving memory of his brother, Russell. 

Seen in a number of shows at the HCT, Joshua is excited to perform in this classic! He is grateful to take on another playful role with a talented crew. Previously seen this season as Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain, other favorite shows have been Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka), Newsies (Race), Beauty and the Beast (Lefou), and Brigadoon. Thank you to Cambrian, Tyler, Dave and Corrin for the support in putting this production together! 

Will is very excited to perform again at HCT! He was most recently seen as Georg Nowack in She Loves Me. Favorite past credits include Daddy Long Legs, The Prince of Egypt, and The Secret Garden. During the day Will works as a plumber, making him the only singing and dancing plumber that he knows of (except perhaps Mario and Luigi, but he doesn’t think they count.) Will is thrilled to do another show with his wife Olivia. He would like to thank God, his family, and the production team for everything they have done to turn him into a metal man.

Trevon Powell is an actor, singer and dancer. He hails from the city of Chicago, IL. He has performed in multiple roles ranging from shows like Hairspray the Broadway Musical (Seaweed J. Stubs), Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd (Beadle Bamford), Disney's Little Mermaid (Sebastian), Sister Act The Musical (Eddie Souther) and Titanic the Musical (Lightoller). He also loves classical music and sings Opera. Trevon also loves ice cream. Get him Ice cream!

Alice is thrilled to be part of this production! She was most recently seen on the Hale Theatre stage in Guys and Dolls (General Cartwright), A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean), and Fiddler on the Roof (Golde). Other favorite roles include Robert Anne in Nunsense, Morticia in The Addams Family, and Florence in Chess. Special thanks to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, and Tyler for the opportunity, and much love to family and friends.

Hector Coris always enjoys returning to the Hale stage! He was last seen here recently as Alfred Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Mr. McAfee in Bye Bye Birdie. Hector has performed all over the valley for the last 15 years. Other favorite credits: Boeing Boeing (Robert),  Grand Horizons (Brian), Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik) 2x, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (The D’Ysquith Family) 3x, Hunchback (Clopin), and ...Forum (Pseudolus) 3x. Thanks to the Wizards of Hale for this Oz-some opportunity!

Website: hectorcoris.net

IG: @hectorcoris

Carah Mollerup is thrilled to be in her third show at Hale, after performing as Ensemble Swing in Singing in the Rain and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Other favorite credits are The Secret Garden (Claire/Ayah), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), and Sweeney Todd (Johanna). In opera, Carah has performed in Giulio Cesare (Cleopatra), L'elisir d'amore (Ensemble), and La Traviata (Ensemble). She is so thankful for the love and support from her family, friends, and castmates.

Grace Noelle is excited to be back on stage at Hale Centre Theatre! She was previously a dancer for the IFL Arizona Rattlers as well as a company member of Convergence Ballet. Grace's latest theater credits include Singing in the Rain, Beauty and the Beast, Cats, Grease, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. When Grace is not on the stage or rehearsing, you will find her teaching Pilates across the valley. She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support. Philippians 4:13

Katie Wright is so excited to be making her Hale debut! Previous shows include Spring Awakening, Songs for a New World, Theory of Relativity (ASU), Little Women (The Bridge Initiative), and Elephant and Piggy (ABT). Education: BM in Music Theatre Performance at ASU. She'd like to thank her partner, family, and the creative team. 

Website: katiewrightactor.com

Maddie Sue is thrilled to be back on the Hale stage! Some recent credits include Bonnie and Clyde (Bonnie, LPA), Sweeney Todd (Johanna, CHS), A Chritmas Carol (Martha, HCT), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Veruca, HCT). She would like to thank Cambrian, Tyler, Laurel, and Dave and Corrin for this opportunity and her family for their endless love and support!

IG: @madisonsuemiller

Olivia is thrilled to be part of this magical production! She was most recently seen on the HCT stage in She Loves Me, and has previously appeared in Holiday Inn, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Charley’s Aunt, and The Addams Family. Favorite past credits include Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), The Addams Family (Alice Beineke), Seussical, Cash on Delivery, All Shook Up. She especially loves any opportunity to perform alongside her husband. She sends her love to her family and friends, and gives heartfelt thanks to God, and the entire creative team!

Sierra Ricks is a sophomore at Desert Vista High School and has appeared in numerous regional, community, and youth productions throughout the Valley, most previously being Hale’s A Christmas Carol this past holiday season! Her favorite roles include Greasepaint Theater’s Mean Girls: The Musical (Regina George) and Valley Youth Theatre’s The World According to Snoopy (Sally Brown). She extends gratitude to her teachers and coaches for their guidance, and gives special thanks to her family and friends for their love and support!

IG: @sierra06sings

Bennett is excited to finally be traveling to the merry old land of Oz! This is Bennett’s twenty-ninth Hale production. 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 their family, friends, and partner for their endless love and support, Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, Tyler, Laurel, and the rest of the cast and crew for sending this production down the right path. Truly, there’s no place like home!

Instagram: @bennettallenwood

Jacob Currie is excited to return to the Hale stage! Select credits: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Ensemble), Jersey Boys (Nick Massi U/S), Frozen (Swing), Cats (Munkustrap), Beauty and The Beast (Lumiere), A Christmas Carol (Fred/Ebenezer), Matilda (Rudolph),  Mary Poppins (Bert), Guys and Dolls (Ensemble), Newsies (Newsie/Tommy Boy), 42nd Street (Ensemble), Bye Bye Birdie (Ensemble). Thank you family and friends for constant support!

IG: @jac.cur

Jeremy Cruz was most recently the male ensemble swing for She Loves Me and Paul in A Chorus Line at Theaterworks. Some Favorites: Anything Goes (Ensemble/Dance Captain) Holiday Inn (Ensemble), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Newsies (Buttons/Dance Captain), Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble Swing), 42nd Street (Ensemble), Music Man (Quartet), and Forever Plaid (Jinx). A special shoutout to my Hubs Gavin for supporting my love for the stage.

Logan Holmes is thrilled to be back on the Hale stage. Other previous credits include A Chorus Line (Mark Anthony), Be More Chill (Rich), Beauty and the Beast (Lefou). Logan would like to thank the production team for allowing him to be a part of this wonderful cast of Oz. He would also like to thank Tawny for always supporting him to see the other side of the rainbow. Special shoutouts as well to Mark, Cat, Max, his mom, and his dad for their support. I love you, Vicky. Enjoy the show!

IG: @theloganholmes5

Max Mendoza is over the rainbow to be performing again at the Hale Centre Theatre! Previous credits: A Charlie Brown Christmas (Linus), Newsies (Finch), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Ensemble), Mame (Ito), and Eric and Elliot (Eric). Many thanks to the amazing cast and crew for the opportunity and support, Griffin Slivka for good vibes, and my simply lovely family and friends. Shoutout to the roommates, Josh and Jarrett!

IG: @maxmendoza.us

Reegan is delighted to be part of the ensemble in The Wizard of Oz at Hale Centre Theatre and is thrilled to help bring this beloved story to life for audiences. Recent credits here include She Loves Me (Ensemble) and Guys and Dolls (Crapshooter). Reegan is grateful for every opportunity to perform at Hale and thanks the wonderful directing team, crew, and cast for making this production possible!

Brianna McClure is an ASU Music Theatre BA graduate, with experience around the valley as well as multiple roles aboard Disney Cruise Line. Selected Hale Credits: Ilona Ritter in She Loves Me, Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes, Daphne in Holiday Inn, and Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly. Other credits: Belle in A Christmas Carol at The Phoenix Theatre Company (TPTC), Ensemble/ U.s. Janet in The Rocky Horror Show (TPTC). “I am endlessly grateful for Brady, and my family and friends for their unwavering support.”

IG: @brianna.mcclure_

Recent credits include Lina Lamont in Singing in the Rain; the world premiere of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (Dyanne) at the Phoenix Theatre Company. Other Hale Gilbert productions include: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Marguerite), My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle), The Music Man (Marian Paroo), Brigadoon (Fiona MacLaren) Addams Family (Morticia), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine), Hello Dolly (Irene Molloy), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Truly). She has her BFA in musical theater from the University of Arizona. Enjoy the show!

IG: @amanda_valenzuelaa

Justin M. Howell is honored to return to the Hale stage. Justin was last seen as Sipos in She Loves Me. Favorite roles include Prospero in The Tempest and Charlemagne in Pippin, both during his time at UCLA. As always, Justin dedicates this to his mentors Al Muller and Harvey Jordan. Many thanks for coming to the show and much love to Pablo, Cambrian, Corrin and Dave.

Declan Skaggs is thrilled to be back at Hale! Declan was recently seen as Chris in Beau Jest (Hale), Spit in Anything Goes (Hale), Male Swing in Guys and Dolls (Hale), and Coupeau in The Scarlet Pimpernel (Hale). When he’s not acting he enjoys directing at youth theaters around the valley. And most importantly thank you for coming to the theater and supporting this incredible show!

Austin is excited to help bring this delightful show to life! Previous Phoenix area performances include: Guys & Dolls, Anastasia (Hale Center Theatre), Ragtime (Arizona MusicFest), Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (Arizona Broadway Theatre). Coming up in July, Austin will be returning to ABT to play Jacob Goldman in Grumpy Old Men: The Musical. Outside of acting, Austin works as the music director of Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria and as an accompanist at Mesa Community College.

Evelyn Humphrey is delighted to be a part of another production at the Hale Centre Theatre. She has had the privilege to perform in shows like Anastasia, Singin’ in the Rain, and A Christmas Carol on this stage. She has toured with a professional choir and trained in advance ballet at Studio R Ballet with Robbin Elowe. Currently, she has taken on studying theatre and liberal arts at Southern Virginia University under the direction of Dallyn Vail Bayles.

Lillian Thelen is thrilled to be back at Hale for The Wizard of Oz. Currently, she is an ASU student pursuing bachelor’s degrees in Music Theatre Performance and Marketing. Recent credits include HCT's Guys and Dolls, Singin’ in the Rain, and ASU's As You Like It. Wizard was the first show she ever did, so this is very full circle. She'd like to thank the incredible cast and team, her voice teacher- Dr. Will, and her friends and family for their support.

IG: @lilly.thelen

Keagan Smith is excited to take part in his third hale production and for the opportunity to be a part of this great show. He has been in many productions including, Singing In The Rain (Cosmo), Les Misérables (Jean Val Jean), Little Shop of Horrors (Orin Scrivello), Newies (Jack Kelly), and more. He would like to thank the amazing cast and crew for creating and bringing to life this beautiful show.

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).

Thompson is a Director and Actor based in Phoenix. Credits as Music Director include Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Hale. Acting credits include Swing and performances as Grady Williams in Miracle on 34th St at Phoenix Theatre, Thomas Andrews in Titanic at Hale, and Father in The Boy Who Cried Wolf at Arizona Broadway Theatre. Thompson stage directed Into the Woods at Arizona Christian University and will understudy King Triton in The Little Mermaid at Hale.