2026 Summer Broadway Cast

ZACH BERGER

N: Ensemble, u/s Marlin | L: Thenardier

ZACH BERGER* (N: Ensemble, u/s Marlin | L: Thenardier) hails from Niskayuna, NY and is a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. He has appeared in both the U.S. tour and the international tours of CATS (Munkustrap); Jekyll and Hyde (World Tour); Hello, Dolly! National tour starring Sally Struthers (Cornelius u/s). Off-Broadway: The Kid, All That Glitters (Liberace). Regional: Come From Away (Kevin T.) at the Paramount in Chicago, 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor) at Sacramento Music Circus, My Fair Lady (Freddy) at Theater by the Sea, The Little Mermaid (Scuttle) at Theater by the Sea; Holiday Inn (Ted Hanover) at Drayton Theater Festival; Chasing Rainbows at Flat Rock Playhouse (Clark Gable); Sting’s The Last Ship at Pioneer Theater Company to name a few. Other plays include Bent (Max), Much ado About Nothing (Benedick) Julius Ceasre (Cassius) , Angels in America (Louis), Romeo and Juliet (Tybalt), The Importance of Being Earnest (Algernon). He is incredibly excited making his Tuacahn debut in Les Miz. SPREAD LOVE AND LIGHT.

JANNA CARDIA

N: Dory | L: Madame Thenardier

JANNA CARDIA* (N: Dory | L: Madame Thenardier) returns to Tuacahn, where she previously appeared as Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins and Miss Flannery in Thoroughly Modern Millie. National and international credits include Cinderella with Lea Salonga (Broadway Asia), The Wizard of Oz (CLO Tour), The Music Man in Concert with Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy, and starring in the World Premiere National Tour of Divorce Party: The Musical. Favorite roles include the title role in Victor/ Victoria, Rona (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), the Beggar Woman (Sweeney Todd), Nancy (Oliver!), the Witch (Into the Woods), Trina (Falsettos), Tanya (Mamma Mia!), and Mrs. Wormwood (Matilda). Regional credits include South Coast Rep, Musical Theatre West, Ensemble Theatre Company, La Mirida, 5-Star Theatricals, 3D Theatricals, Stages St. Louis, Stages Houston, Riverside Theatre, Fulton Opera House, Arkansas Rep, the Auditorium Theatre Chicago, California Music Circus, and Tuacahn Amphitheatre. Janna and her twin sister Julie have created multiple cabaret shows and performed the two-woman play Replica, written for them and produced at Stages Houston. Offstage, Janna appears in TV, film, and commercials and is a Certified Hot Yoga Instructor. jannacardia.com | @jannacardia

SITTICHAI CHAIYAHAT

N: Crush, Ensemble | L: Feuilly, Ensemble

SITTICHAI CHAIYAHAT* (N: Crush, Ensemble | L: Feuilly, Ensemble) is ecstatic to make his debut here at Tuacahn! He is a Thai-American Actor, Singer, Teacher, and Theater Artist. He is also a proud Alumni of Mira Costa College’s Theater Program and UC Irvine’s MFA in Acting program. He has a plethora of teaching/ instructional experience where he first taught multiple classes at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts during his time as a graduate student, he was also a Teaching Artist for The Young Shakespeareans (an after school arts program serving Los Angeles’ underserved communities), as well as an Instructional Assistant at Major General Murray High School (a public continuation school). Favorite theater credits include: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Laguna Playhouse), Anastasia (Moonlight), Pacific Overtures (East West Players), Pericles (New Swan Shakespeare), The Brothers Paranormal (UC Irvine), Little Shop of Horrors (New Village Arts), and The Pirates of Penzance (Mira Costa College). Instagram: @sittichai_thai

STEPHEN DIAZ

N: Chum, Ensemble, u/s Gill | L: Bishop, Lesgles, Ensemble, u/s Javert

STEPHEN DIAZ* (N: Chum, Ensemble, u/s Gill | L: Bishop, Lesgles, Ensemble, u/s Javert) Broadway credits include West Side Story Revival directed by Arthur Laurents, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Matilda the Musical (Rudolpho – U.S. National Tour and Canada). Regional theatre credits include Man of La Mancha (u/s Don Quixote – Musical Theatre West), The Little Mermaid (u/s Triton – Drury Lane), Aladdin a Musical Spectacular (Aladdin – Disney CA), Chicago (dir. Denis Jones), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Clopin – Tuacahn), A Chorus Line (Paul – 5th Avenue Theater), Oklahoma (Fight Capt, u/s Jud – North Shore). Tuacahn productions include: Tarzan (Dance Capt., Swing, u/s Terk), Newsies (Dance Capt., Swing), Mary Poppins (Neleus), Prince of Egypt. Dance companies include: Connecticut Ballet, Northwest Dance Project, Stephen Petronio Company. Conductor/pianist for various shows including Into the Woods, The Last Five Years, Scarlet Pimpernel. Thank you Mara Newberry-Greer and the Tuacahn family – “He had been loved; that was his strength.” @st.ph.end

CHRISTIAN TYLER DOREY

N: Squirt, Ensemble | L: Ensemble

CHRISTIAN TYLER DOREY (N: Squirt, Ensemble | L: Ensemble) is beyond thrilled to be making his Tuacahn debut as part of this incredible 2026 Broadway season!! Previous credits include Teen Angel in Grease, TJ in Sister Act, Drifter in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Paul in Kiss Me, Kate, Mookie/Mr. T in The Wedding Singer, Ensemble in Beauty And The Beast (Wagon Wheel Theatre); Herman/Emcee U/S in Cabaret, Duane/Dynamite U/S in Hairspray (5-Star Theatricals); Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown, Mr. Jefferson/Angel U/S in Rent (Texas State University); and Sebastian in The Little Mermaid (Top Billing Entertainment); Christian is a proud former student of the Texas State University Musical Theatre program, where he trained under the inspiring direction of Kaitlin Hopkins. He is endlessly grateful to his phenomenal managers, Jodie and Victoria, for their unwavering support and guidance, and to his incredible mother, Chrissy, whose love and encouragement mean everything. Thank you for supporting live theatre—enjoy the show! Insta: @christiantdoreyofc.

DOMINIC GIOVANNI

N: Marlin | L: Ensemble

DOMINIC GIOVANNI* (N: Marlin | L: Ensemble) is thrilled to be making waves this season at Tuacahn Center for the Arts. Originally from Queens, NY, he holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Cortland. This summer you can catch him as Marlin in Finding Nemo: The Musical, while also appearing in the ensembles of Les Misérables and Grease. Favorite past roles include Kristoff in Frozen, Brad in The Rocky Horror Show, and Trevor in The Play That Goes Wrong. Dominic is represented by The Wolf Talent Group and sends love and thanks to his friends, family, and his girlfriend Annie for their endless support. After searching the entire ocean, he’s happy to report he finally found Nemo… about three shows a week.

DELANEY GOLD

N: Ensemble | L: Dance Captain, Ensemble, u/s Cosette

DELANEY GOLD* (N: Ensemble | L: Dance Captain, Ensemble, u/s Cosette) is so grateful to be back for her second season in the Canyon! She was last seen as Specs in Newsies, Andrina in The Little Mermaid and swing/dance captain in The Wizard of Oz. She also had the opportunity of being the Assistant Director/Assist. Choreographer for Elf the musical this past winter in the Hafen. Other favorite credits include the 1st National Tour of Tootsie the Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Hairspray at Music Theatre Wichita, Spamalot at Studio Tenn, Evita at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, West Side Story at A.D Players Houston and more. Delaney is from Spokane WA but currently based in NYC. So much gratitude to God, her family and friends for their support and Kent Gold, who made so many sacrifices to help her achieve her dreams.This performance is dedicated to Delaney’s wonderful mama, Anny who has long shared her love for Les Miserables and will drop what she’s doing at any given moment to sing Javert’s part in The Confrontation! “To love another person is to see the face of God” Ephesians 2:4-6 instagram: @laneygold7

SLOANE GRIFFITH

N: Ensemble

SLOANE GRIFFITH (N: Ensemble) is beyond grateful to be back at Tuacahn for her 8th season! Select Regional: The Music Man (Pittsburgh CLO), Frozen (MRE/La Mirada), Elf, White Christmas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and School of Rock (Tuacahn Amphitheatre), Grease (Moonlight Amphitheatre). A proud 2025 graduate of the University of Utah with a Bachelors in Marketing. Huge thank you to her family, mentors, Dutch Bros (for keeping her awake), and the incredible team at Tuacahn for all they do! IG/TikTok: @sloane.griffith

THOM HENKE

N: Bruce, Ensemble | L: Ensemble, Jean Prouvaire, u/s Bishop

THOM HENKE* (N: Bruce, Ensemble | L: Ensemble, Jean Prouvaire, u/s Bishop) is very grateful to be back in Padre Canyon. Stage: Anastasia (Nat’l Tour, Lincoln Center, Tuacahn), Nick Massi in Jersey Boys (NCL, Weathervane, Tuacahn), Bobby in A Chorus Line (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Weathervane), Frozen (PCLO, KC Starlight, Lied Center, Tuacahn), Lancelot in Camelot, Puck in A Midsummer Nights Dream. Television: Dopesick (Hulu), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS). Thanks to Mom and his family for their love and resilience. For Dad. @thomhenke

MCCALL HOPE

N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble

MCCALL HOPE (N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble) is absolutely delighted to be making her Tuacahn debut this season! Favorite credits include: Fly More than You Fall – World Premiere (Noorda Theatre), Oklahoma! (Jackson Hole Playhouse), Footloose and Frozen (Hale Centre Theatre). BFA Brigham Young University. She thanks her family, friends, mentors and of course her hot new husband for all their love! @mccallhope

JOANNA JOHNSON

N: Pearl, Ensemble, u/s Dory | L: Ensemble, u/s Madame Thenardier

JOANNA JOHNSON (N: Pearl, Ensemble, u/s Dory | L: Ensemble, u/s Madame Thenardier) is absolutely thrilled to be here at Tuacahn for her 4th time, previously appearing in the 2014, 2015, and 2022 seasons! Favorite past roles include stepsister Charlotte in the National Tour of R+H’s Cinderella, Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act, and Paulette in Legally Blonde. Joanna is a Utah native and USU Alum. “This and every performance is dedicated to the memory of my mother Joan, who taught me to work hard and dream big”.

HAILEY ROSE KASKY

N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble

HAILEY ROSE KASKY (N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her return to the canyon this season! You would have seen her performing all ’25 season long in “Newsies” (Jojo), “The Wizard of Oz” (Ensemble), “The Little Mermaid” (Swing), and “Elf” (Ensemble). A graduate from Point Park University, Hailey received her BFA in Dance and a minor in Musical Theatre. Hailey would like to thank her partner, family, and mentors for always supporting her journey – I wouldn’t be the person I am today without your constant love and support. This one’s for you divas <3. Follow her journey: @hailey.r.kasky Learn more about her: haileyrosekasky.com

RANDAL KEITH

N: Professor Ray, Nigel, Ensemble | L: Javert

RANDAL KEITH* (N: Professor Ray, Nigel, Ensemble | L: Javert) is honored to return to Tuacahn in Les Misérables, a story that has shaped much of his artistic journey. He previously spent nine years performing Jean Valjean in Les Misérables on Broadway, on national tour, and in Asia, and is deeply grateful to now explore the role of Javert from a new and deeply compelling perspective. At Tuacahn, he has appeared in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Jersey Boys, Newsies, and The Little Mermaid, and always cherishes the opportunity to perform in such a breathtaking setting. His career has also included national tours of The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, and Spamalot. His concert work has taken him to venues including Walt Disney Concert Hall and internationally to Seoul, South Korea. Randal is continually inspired by the power of music and storytelling and is especially thankful to share this evolving journey with the Tuacahn community.

CASEY LAMONT

N: Asst. Dance Captain, Swing | L: Ensemble

CASEY LAMONT (N: Asst. Dance Captain, Swing | L: Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her debut at Tuacahn! She was most recently seen as the Dance Captain/Swing on the North American tour of Shrek the Musical! Other select credits: Lucifer/Tribe in His Story (Original Casts), Gluttony in Rathskeller (Off-Off Broadway), An American in Paris (The Phoenix Theatre Company), West Side Story, Newsies, and Joseph…Dreamcoat (Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre), Joan in Dames at Sea (Indiana Summer Theatre). Education: BFA in Musical Theatre from Indiana University. Go Hoosiers! Nothing but love and gratitude to my family, friends, and Christopher at Inclusive Management. caseylamont.com @_caseylamont

ADAM LIPSON

N: Ensemble | L: Claquesous, Ensemble

ADAM LIPSON (N: Ensemble | L: Claquesous, Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at Tuacahn this season after performing last season in The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Newsies, and Elf. He is a proud graduate of Northwestern University with degrees in Neuroscience & Theatre. Other credits include A Christmas Story (The Lex), Something Rotten & The Prom (Northwestern). Thanks to his family, Avalon, and the team at Tuacahn. @adam_lipson. adam-lipson.com

MATTHEW MALECKI MARTINEZ

N: Gurgle, Ensemble | L: Ensemble, Bamatabois, Grantaire, u/s Jean Valjean

MATTHEW MALECKI MARTINEZ* (N: Gurgle, Ensemble | L: Ensemble, Bamatabois, Grantiare, u/s Jean Valjean) is THRILLED to make his Tuacahn debut, spending his first summer in the Canyon! National Tours: Magaldi in Evita Regional: Erik/The Phantom in Yeston’s Phantom (Gateway Playhouse), Tony in West Side Story (Norris Theater, Performance Riverside, South Coast Symphony), Younger Brother in Ragtime (MTW), Quasimodo u/s in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Moonlight Amphitheater), Warner in Legally Blonde (Candlelight Pavilion), Cinderella’s Prince in Into The Woods (Lewis Family Playhouse), Gaston in Beauty and the Beast (Performance Riverside), and Freddy in My Fair Lady (Plan-B Entertainment). Original Captain America in Marvel’s Rogers the Musical at Disneyland’s Hyperion Theater. BFA Musical theatre from AMDA College of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles. All my love and thanks to my fiancé, my amazing family and friends, and to my agent Natalie! @mattymaleckimart

MOLLIE-CLAIRE MATTHEWS

N: Nemo | L: Swing

MOLLIE-CLAIRE MATTHEWS (N: Nemo | L: Swing) is so grateful to return to the Tuacahn stage! Her favorite credits include; International theater: “The Sound of Music” (Broadway Asia). Regional theater: Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” (Tuacahn Ampitheatre),“The Sound of Music” (Timberlake Playhouse), “Crazy For You” (Tent Theatre) and proud graduate of Missouri State University. She thanks her family and her dog Elphie for their support, and gives glory to God always. Galatians 2:20 @mollieclaire_catherine

DAVEY BURTON MIDKIFF

N: Tad, Ensemble | L: Enjolras

DAVEY BURTON MIDKIFF* (N: Tad, Ensemble | L: Enjolras) is so grateful to be back in the canyon! Previous credits include Tin Man / Hickory in THE WIZARD OF OZ, Scuttle in THE LITTLE MERMAID, and Race in NEWSIES here at Tuacahn, Swing / u/s Jack Kelly in NEWSIES and Jesse Tuck in TUCK EVERLASTING, at Casa Mañana, and Henry / Dance Captain / Asst. Choreographer in NEWSIES at Lyric Stage. B.F.A. Musical Theatre; University of Michigan. Rep: The Talent House. @daveyburtonmidkiff

JESSICA MINTER

N: Ensemble | L: Swing

JESSICA MINTER (N: Ensemble | L: Swing) is stoked to be in the canyon this summer! She was most recently on the Broadway National Tour of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Other credits include: Saturday Night Fever (Royal Caribbean International) Regional: A Chorus Line (Theatre by the Sea), Wizard of Oz (North Shore Music Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar and Newsies (The Rev Theatre Co), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Paramount Theatre), BFA, Roosevelt University. She thanks her family, friends and DDO Artist Agency for their unwavering support! insta: @jessieleeminter

MALIA MONK

N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble, u/s Eponine

MALIA MONK* (N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble, u/s Eponine) is absolutely elated to be a part of the 2026 Broadway season here at Tuacahn! Past credits include Sophie in Mamma Mia at Theatre By the Sea and North Shore Music Theatre, Ariel in The Little Mermaid at Franklin Performing Arts Center and Sherrie in Rock of Ages at The Gateway Playhouse, amongst others. You can catch her this season in the Ensemble (Understudy Eponine) of Les Miserables, Coral/Ensemble in Finding Nemo, and Sandy in Grease! She would like to thank the entire cast, crew, creatives and everyone at Tuacahn for making her feel so welcome this season, her team at DDO, all her amazing friends and family back home, Zack and her mom! Instagram: @maliamonkeyy

KAYDEN OLIVER

N: Sheldon, Ensemble | L: Asst. Dance Captain, Swing

KAYDEN OLIVER (N: Sheldon, Ensemble | L: Asst. Dance Captain, Swing) SLC born, NYC based! Kayden is beyond grateful to be returning to the great St. George Canyon and the Tuacahn stage! Previous Tuacahn Credits: Newsies; Disney’s The Little Mermaid; and The Wizard of Oz! Other theatre credits include: The 5th Avenue Theatre (West Side Story, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins); North Shore Music Theatre (Fiddler on the Roof); Village Theatre (Newsies, Mamma Mia!, Guys and Dolls); The Phoenix Theatre Company (Bandstand, An American In Paris, A Chorus Line); and more! Instagram: @kaydenoliver

COBY ORAM

N: Ensemble | L: Joly, Ensemble, u/s Marius

COBY ORAM (N: Ensemble | L: Joly, Ensemble, u/s Marius) grew up in St. George, UT, and graduated from Tuacahn High School with his identical twin brother in 2016. The last show he performed on the amphitheater stage alongside his fellow classmates was Grease. Now Coby is based out of New York City and is best known for playing the role of Frankie Valli in numerous productions of Jersey Boys. Other favorite credits include Tarzan in Disney’s Tarzan and originating the role of SLUG in the world premiere of Planet W. Coby’s on-screen credits include the horror flick Livescreamers and the upcoming Rom-Com Startup Love. He is passionate about travel, new works, film, and songwriting. Coby is grateful to his family and the local community of incredible artists who helped cultivate his love of the arts in this canyon.

MINDY SMOOT ROBBINS

L: Fantine

MINDY SMOOT ROBBINS* (L: Fantine) has a lifelong connection to Les Misérables that began in childhood—playing Cosette in a student production and, at 11, sitting spellbound as Candese Marchese sang “On My Own” on the Broadway tour. In that moment in the balcony, she knew she wanted to be in this musical. She grew up listening to the album on repeat in her parents’ Cadillac, and at 20 received the dream phone call to join the 10th Anniversary Broadway tour—understudying Éponine (Sutton Foster) and performing alongside Colm Wilkinson, whose voice had filled her childhood. Returning now as Fantine marks a full-circle homecoming to the story that first inspired her, and she is honored to return to the Tuacahn stage after playing Mary Poppins (Mary), The Sound of Music (Maria, Liesl), My Fair Lady (Eliza), Matilda (Miss Honey), Annie Get Your Gun (Annie), and Annie (Grace). Mindy is an owner of Utah COPA, with three locations serving over 700 musical theater students across the state, and is forever grateful for her husband, Conor, and their children—Abe, Mylee, Anna, and Niko—for their love and support.

JULIANNE ROBERTS

N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble, u/s Fantine

JULIANNE ROBERTS (N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble, u/s Fantine) is thrilled to be making her Tuacahn season debut this summer! She would like to thank the creative teams and company management for this opportunity. Prior credits include Cats (Flat Rock Playhouse), Frozen and Legally Blonde (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre), Legally Blonde (John W. Engeman Theater), and Chicago and The Little Mermaid (Lexington Theatre Company). She sends love to her family and her partner, Ashton. Instagram: @julianneroberts_

MARY SAVOCCHIA

N: Swing | L: Ensemble

MARY SAVOCCHIA (N: Swing | L: Ensemble) is absolutely thrilled to be spending her first summer at Tuacahn! Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, she graduated last spring from Kent State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Dance Studies. Favorite credits include Annie (Lily St. Regis), Cabaret (Texas), West Side Story (Clarice), and Jesus Christ Superstar (Dance Captain). Mary is honored to be working with this incredible company, and would like to thank The Collective, her friends, and her family for their constant love and support. Instagram: @maryelena192

RACHEL SCHOENECKER

N: Peach, Ensemble | L: Cosette

RACHEL SCHOENECKER (N: Peach, Ensemble | L: Cosette) is overjoyed to be performing at Tuacahn for the first time this season! Originally from Wisconsin, Rachel is an Oklahoma City University BMMT graduate based in NYC. Select Credits: The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Grease (Marty), Godspell (Lessons) at Tibbits Opera House, Oliver! (Nancy) at Skylight Music Theatre, Spring Awakening (Wendla), Rent (Maureen), The Magic Flute (Queen of the Night), Sunday (Celeste #1/Elaine) at OKCU. Endless thanks to God, her fabulous agents at BWA, Wojcik Casting, the entire Tuacahn team, and her friends & mentors always. For her family. You can find her at @rchlschoenecker & rachelschoenecker.com

KELSEY LEE SMITH

N: Ensemble, u/s Nemo | L: Eponine

KELSEY LEE SMITH* (N: Ensemble, u/s Nemo | L: Eponine) is elated to be returning to the beautiful Tuacahn Amphitheatre for a third season! Grateful to perform the roles in shows she’s always dreamed of. Last year you may have seen her as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. In Tuacahn’s 2024 season she played Anya in Anastasia and Francine in Jersey Boys. Some other favorite roles are Ariel in Footloose at Burbank’s Colony Theatre, and Anna in Frozen at Disneyland. Other credits include Invincible the Musical at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills and the Rudolph 2023 National Tour. Kelsey is a graduate of UCLA with a BA in Musical Theatre. She wishes to send much love and appreciation to her family and friends for all their support and encouragement throughout the years as she follows her dreams! Also a huge thanks goes out to ATB Talent Agency, and a special thanks to the Tuacahn creative team for the opportunities given. Socials: @kelseyleesmith_

KYLE SOUTHERN

N: Gill, Ensemble | L: Swing, u/s Enjolras

KYLE SOUTHERN* (N: Gill, Ensemble | L: Swing, u/s Enjolras) is so excited to be making his Tuacahn debut! Kyle is a NYC based actor originally hailing from North Carolina and Alumni of the School of Stage & Screen at Western Carolina University. Previous credits include: Broadway National Tours: Escape to Margaritaville (Tully Mars u/s) and Summer! The Donna Summer Musical (Giorgio Moroder). Regional Credits: Jersey Boys (Tommy Devito), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Barry Mann), Footloose (Ren McCormack), Come From Away (Oz), Million Dollar Quartet (Elvis), and Grease (Kenickie). All the love to his fiancée Payton, Neville, my family, Cindi Byrd, and my team at Hudson Artists Agency. Socials: @kylecsouthern

ALEC TALBOTT

N: Anchor, Ensemble, u/s Crush | L: Babet, Ensemble

ALEC TALBOTT* (N: Anchor, Ensemble, u/s Crush | L: Babet, Ensemble) is returning for his second season in the canyon and couldn’t be happier to be back! Alec grew up in Nebraska, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, while teaching dance, and choreographing musicals and show choir on the side. He then went on to perform professionally in ballet and musical theater- some highlights include: Flotsam and ensemble roles at Tuacahn last year while understudying Scuttle, Tinman, and Davey, a swing in Waitress with Cost n’ Mayor at La Mirada Theater, Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie at Maine State Music Theater, and the ensemble of the national tour of A Christmas Story. He wants to thank you so much for coming to support the arts in this beautiful amphitheater. If you like the shows, feel free to say hi on Instagram- @duffystuff

DAVID TOOLE

N: Ensemble | L: Jean Valjean

DAVID TOOLE* (N: Ensemble | L: Jean Valjean) Last appeared at TCA in 2021 as Edmund Dantes in Count of Monte Cristo and he and his family have missed the canyon ever since! Other recent Regional credits include: Riverside Theatre- Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Fulton Theatre- The Last 5 Years (Jamie), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Jekyll & Hyde (Jekyll & Hyde); Theatre Raleigh- Great Comet (Pierre) Rock of Ages (Drew); Berkshire Theatre Co- Once (Guy); Front Porch Theatricals- Bandstand (Donny). David was a featured vocalist performing alongside Jason Robert Brown in concert at the CAM Raleigh & worked with Frank Wildhorn at the Tuachan PAC. David is a 2 time winner of BroadwayWorld.com Best Actor in a Musical 2018 for Guy in “Once” with Theatre Raleigh and Galileo Figaro in “We Will Rock You” with Pittsburgh Musical Theatre. Outside of theater; anthem singer for the Pittsburgh Penguins’, ESTILL certified private voice instructor (davidtoolevocalcoach.com), & vocalist for bands Identity X and Streetlight Amber. All Glory to Jesus Christ! Love to wife Kate, and sons Bear and Eli! IG:@davidmichaeltoole

EVAN TYLKA

N: Swing | L: Combeferre, Ensemble

EVAN TYLKA (N: Swing | L: Combeferre, Ensemble) is so excited and grateful to be working at Tuacahn this season!! He is from Raleigh, North Carolina and recieved his BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan. Many thanks to the amazing cast and crew, and the entire team at Avalon Artists Group! Special thanks to his wonderful friends and family who have supported him along the way!! @evantylka

SCOTT WHIPPLE

N: Dance Captain, Swing | L: Brujon, Ensemble, u/s Thenardier

SCOTT WHIPPLE* (N: Dance Captain, Swing | L: Brujon, Ensemble, u/s Thenardier) is based out of New York City but is from Mesa, AZ. He may not love the desert heat, but he is so excited to be back performing on the Tuacahn stage for his 7th season! Off-Broadway: The Perfect Game. NSMT: Oklahoma!. And some favorites here at Tuacahn: Newsies, The Prince of Egypt, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Frozen. Follow along with his journey @scottwhipple89

J.T. WOOD

N: Bloat, Ensemble | L: Marius, Ensemble

J.T. WOOD* (N: Bloat, Ensemble | L: Marius, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Tuachan debut this season! Past credits include Marius Understudy on the Les Miserables National Tour and Mark on the Rent Farewell Tour. J.T. would like to thank Michael and Scott for their support. All the love to his family and friends for their love and support. Enjoy the shows! IG: @jtwoodactor

JAYVEN COOK

L: Gavroche

JAYVEN COOK (L: Gavroche) is so excited to be playing Gavroche in Les Misérables at Tuacahn Center for the Arts! This role is a dream come true! He previously appeared at Tuacahn las summer as a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz , where he made friends that will last a lifetime, and before that played Young Scrooge/Jonathan in A Christmas Carol in the Tuacahn indoor Hafen theater. He recently began attending Vista School of the Performing Arts and is excited to keep learning and growing as a performer. When he’s not on stage, he loves spending time with his family and doing gymnastics, basketball, and football. He also lives with Type 1 Diabetes and wants other kids to know it doesn’t have to hold you back—with determination and a positive attitude you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

BETTY JORGENSEN

L: Young Cosette, Young Eponine

BETTY JORGENSEN (L: Young Cosette, Young Eponine) feels like she is in a castle on a cloud getting to work with this amazing cast! Most recently, you may have seen Betty in Elf the Musical at Tuacahn’s Hafen theater. Other favorite roles include Tommy in Matilda (SGMT), Squirt in Finding Nemo (Encore), Molly in Annie (Broadway Bound), and many others! When she isn’t on stage, Betty enjoys soccer, crafts, viola, and piano. Betty wants to thank Brittani and all her teachers at Utah Copa, as well as Mimi and Kara for their vocal training. Much love to her family and friends, and a special thanks to Sarah, Ashley, Christopher, Shari, and the rest of the Tuacahn team for believing in her! She hopes this show helps you dream a dream for one day more!

EMMITT KLC

L: Gavroche

EMMITT KLC (L: Gavroche) is 10 years old and is currently attending Vista School of Performing Arts as a 4th grader, right here in Ivins. Emmitt loves to act, dance, and play soccer when he isn’t going to school. He started acting when he was 5 years old in the Jr. Production of Lion King. Since then he has been in Shrek the Musical Jr. , Beauty and the Beast Jr., and Matilda the Musical Jr. For the past 4 years he has been in his school production of the Nutcracker, it’s one of his favorite things to be apart of. Emmitt is so excited to be part of the magic here at Tuacahn for his first season and share the stage with so many talented actors. He wants to say thank you so his family and teachers who have always been there to support him.

KASSIE NIELSON

L: Young Cosette, Young Eponine

KASSIE NIELSON (L: Young Cosette, Young Eponine) is honored to be making her debut on the big Tuacahn stage this season! Since recently discovering her love for musical theater, she has performed in Les Miserables (Young Cosette), A Christmas Carol – A New Musical (Tiny Tim), and Anastasia (Young Anastasia) all with Encore Performing Arts in St. George, UT. In her free time Kassie enjoys doing art projects and playing with her dog. Kassie wishes to thank her family and friends as well as her directors and mentors at Encore Performing Arts and St. George Children’s Choir for their love and encouragement.

LENA WHITE

L: Young Cosette, Young Eponine

LENA WHITE (L: Young Cosette, Young Eponine) is back in the canyon for her fourth show with Tuacahn. She hasn’t stopped smiling since she joined the cast of Anastasia two summers ago as Young Anastasia. Since then, Tuacahn has been her second home while playing Fan/Grace in A Christmas Carol and a munchkin in The Wizard of Oz. She recently played Matilda in Matilda Jr. at her school where she also enjoys being part of the corps dance company. Lena studies voice and acting with Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller, Tony Award Winner & Grammy Award Nominee. A native to the red rocks of St. George, Lena spends her free time exploring the outdoors with her family, making custom jewelry, learning Chinese, and volunteering at P.A.W.S animal rescue. IG: @LadyLenaBallerina

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2026 Fall Concerts

ZACH BERGER

N: Ensemble, u/s Marlin | L: Thenardier

JANNA CARDIA

N: Dory | L: Madame Thenardier

SITTICHAI CHAIYAHAT

N: Crush, Ensemble | L: Feuilly, Ensemble

STEPHEN DIAZ

N: Chum, Ensemble, u/s Gill | L: Bishop, Lesgles, Ensemble, u/s Javert

CHRISTIAN TYLER DOREY

N: Squirt, Ensemble | L: Ensemble

DOMINIC GIOVANNI

N: Marlin | L: Ensemble

DELANEY GOLD

N: Ensemble | L: Dance Captain, Ensemble, u/s Cosette

SLOANE GRIFFITH

N: Ensemble

THOM HENKE

N: Bruce, Ensemble | L: Ensemble, Jean Prouvaire, u/s Bishop

MCCALL HOPE

N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble

JOANNA JOHNSON

N: Pearl, Ensemble, u/s Dory | L: Ensemble, u/s Madame Thenardier

HAILEY ROSE KASKY

N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble

RANDAL KEITH

N: Professor Ray, Nigel, Ensemble | L: Javert

CASEY LAMONT

N: Asst. Dance Captain, Swing | L: Ensemble

ADAM LIPSON

N: Ensemble | L: Claquesous, Ensemble

MATTHEW MALECKI MARTINEZ

N: Gurgle, Ensemble | L: Ensemble, Bamatabois, Grantaire, u/s Jean Valjean

MOLLIE-CLAIRE MATTHEWS

N: Nemo | L: Swing

DAVEY BURTON MIDKIFF

N: Tad, Ensemble | L: Enjolras

JESSICA MINTER

N: Ensemble | L: Swing

MALIA MONK

N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble, u/s Eponine

KAYDEN OLIVER

N: Sheldon, Ensemble | L: Asst. Dance Captain, Swing

COBY ORAM

N: Ensemble | L: Joly, Ensemble, u/s Marius

MINDY SMOOT ROBBINS

L: Fantine

JULIANNE ROBERTS

N: Ensemble | L: Ensemble, u/s Fantine

MARY SAVOCCHIA

N: Swing | L: Ensemble

RACHEL SCHOENECKER

N: Peach, Ensemble | L: Cosette

KELSEY LEE SMITH

N: Ensemble, u/s Nemo | L: Eponine

KYLE SOUTHERN

N: Gill, Ensemble | L: Swing, u/s Enjolras

ALEC TALBOTT

N: Anchor, Ensemble, u/s Crush | L: Babet, Ensemble

DAVID TOOLE

N: Ensemble | L: Jean Valjean

EVAN TYLKA

N: Swing | L: Combeferre, Ensemble

SCOTT WHIPPLE

N: Dance Captain, Swing | L: Brujon, Ensemble, u/s Thenardier

J.T. WOOD

N: Bloat, Ensemble | L: Marius, Ensemble

JAYVEN COOK

L: Gavroche

BETTY JORGENSEN

L: Young Cosette, Young Eponine

EMMITT KLC

L: Gavroche

KASSIE NIELSON

L: Young Cosette, Young Eponine