Shine Theatre Cast
Meet our talented cast and crew from Shine Theatre's production of The Prince of Egypt: The Musical!
(List is alphabetical by first name)
Alchael Navarro (Aaron) - Alchael is excited to make his theatre debut in The Prince of Egypt! This is his first time performing on stage, and he’s loved the challenge of bringing the story and music to life. When he’s not rehearsing, Alchael enjoys video games, playing his guitar, and hanging out with his family & friends. Being part of this production has been a fun and unforgettable experience, and he’s thankful for the friendships and memories he’s made along the way. Alchael would like to thank his family for their constant encouragement and support. He hopes you enjoy the show as much as he’s enjoyed being a part of it!
Almicke “Mickey” Navarro (Ensemble) - Almicke is excited to be part of her first Shine Theatre Company production! Though it’s been a while since she’s hit the stage, her past credits include Sour Kangaroo in Seussical, Ms. Hannibal in Annie, and Lucy van Pelt in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Outside of theatre, she writes and performs original music at local venues and festivals, works full-time in technology, and helps to lead worship at church! "
Amanda Zeilinger (Ensemble) - This is Amanda's second show with Shine. She has been involved in a multitude of productions including The Little Mermaid and Little Shop of Horrors. Her favorite musical is Les Misérables, and she enjoys mountain biking and reading in her free time. She is beyond grateful to join this spectacular cast and be a part in sharing the story of The Prince of Egypt!
Ana King (Advanced Dance, Nefetari Understandy) - Ana King is 16 years old and a Junior at GreatHearts, Scottsdale Prep, and has been pursuing her love for musical theatre her whole life. She started with ballet at three years old and has been doing theatre and other arts for about 13 years! Prince of Egypt will be her 16th show with Shine Theater Company, in the Advanced Dance ensemble, with many more shows to come! Ana is so grateful for all the opportunities Shine has given her, with the best community supporting her in every way! She is so excited to have another amazing show with the Shine community!
Arianna Vitelli (Ensemble) - Arianna Vitelli is in 8th grade at Sonoran Trails Middle School and is super excited to be in her 4th Shine production, the Prince of Egypt! She loves hanging out with her friends, practicing jiu-jitsu and listening to music.
Asher Dahl (Young Aaron) - Asher is very excited to be part of the Prince of Egypt! He recently played Shere Khan in the Jungle Book and Lyle in Footloose. This is his fifth Shine Theatre production, and he’s excited to have the role of Young Aaron. When he’s not performing, Asher loves track, cross country, and music, and you can usually find him writing books, writing music, or drawing. Big thanks to his family, friends, and directors for all of their support!"
Audrey Love Slager (Leah and Ensemble) - Audrey is excited to be Leah in Shine’s Prince of Egypt. Leah is a sassy, fierce, and spunky little sister who fights hard and loves hard, just like our Audrey, in real-life! Prince of Egypt has been her favorite show, to date. She’s done silly dances as an Oompa Loompa in Wonka, caught a summer breeze with Olaf in Frozen, narrated the show as a pelican in Shine’s Finding Nemo Jr., created Under the Sea vibes with Sebastian and Ariel in Shine’s The Little Mermaid. Acting and singing are her first passions, but she can play some mean defense when she has a ball in her hands. She would like to thank God, mom, dad, siblings, Shine’s team on and off stage. Psalm 100:1-2
Brandon Dahl (Pharaoh Seti) - This is Brandon's fourth Shine production with past roles including the Doctor in Matilda, Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins, and Vlad in Anastasia. Brandon is married to a drop-dead-gorgeous queen named Amanda and is the proud father of 2 fantastic children, Asher and Maggie.
Brooklynn Liberatore (Ensemble) - Brooklynn is 14 years old and in 8th grade. She enjoys vocal lessons and piano lessons. Brooklynn has participated with Shine Theatre since its first production of The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (Ensemble), The Wind in the Willows (Ensemble), Mary Poppins (Ensemble), Descendants (Ensemble), Sound of Music (Ensemble), Finding Nemo Jr. (Bruce/Tad’s Mom), High School Musical Jr. (Mrs. Darbus), Anastasia (Teen Anastasia), The Little Mermaid (Ensemble), Footloose Teen Edition (Travis), and is so excited to be in the Ensemble of The Prince of Egypt!!!
Caleb Schreckengost (Advanced Dancer) - Caleb Schreckengost is thrilled to make his acting debut in Shine Theatre Company’s The Prince of Egypt! Outside of the theatre, Caleb works as a personal trainer and is a sitting board member at the Schreckengost Future of Care Foundation. He also enjoys watching ice hockey and football with his family in his spare time. He is deeply grateful to his family, friends, and the entire Prince of Egypt cast and crew for their encouragement, support, and warm welcome into the Shine Theatre family. Caleb is excited to bring this powerful story to life and hopes you enjoy the show as much as he has enjoyed being part of it!
Carina Burks (Maid and Ensemble) - Carina is thrilled to be joining the Shine family for the first time in Prince of Egypt! A lifelong lover of theatre, she studied Vocal Performance in college and appeared in many plays and musicals during that time. Over the years, she has also directed several church productions and continues to find joy in sharing stories of faith and music. She is especially grateful to share this meaningful production with her family and thankful to Shine for creating such a welcoming and inspiring community.
Donell Burks (Soldier and Priest) - Pastor D is very excited to be a part of The Prince of Egypt at Shine Theatre. This is Donell’s first theatre performance, with a theatre company; however, Donell has been part of theatre in high school and college. Donell also serves as the Senior High Minister at Highlands Church, and he has served in full time ministry for over 20 years. For fun, Donell enjoys writing, watching all sporting events, hanging out with his family, and pranking anyone and everyone. He wants to thank Shine Theater for giving him the opportunity to be part of such a beautiful story.
Eli Schreckengost (Hotep) - Eli is thrilled to be part of The Prince of Egypt. Recent credits include Morris Delancey in Newsies and Suitor Luke in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Outside the theatre, he serves as Chairman and CEO of The Schreckengost Future of Care Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making integrative and personalized healthcare accessible to all by breaking financial barriers and empowering individuals toward lasting wellness. He proudly dedicates this performance to all patients under the care of The Schreckengost Future of Care Foundation, whose strength and hope inspire him to create light in a dark world.
Ellie Richards (Understudy: Leah, Ensemble) - Ellie Richards is a vibrant 10-year-old excited to be part of the Prince of Egypt cast. She has performed in five productions with Shine Theatre, including Michael Banks in Mary Poppins, Marta in The Sound of Music, Little Anastasia in Anastasia and as part of the ensemble in Wind in the Willows. Ellie loves being on stage and is passionate about acting and singing. When she’s not performing, Ellie enjoys arts and crafts, skiing, and spending time with her family and dog, Kona. She adores this organization that helps her SHINE! Ellie loves spending time with her fellow actors and learning choreography with her friends. Known for her sweet spirit and positive attitude, she is grateful to be part of this amazing cast."
Emerson Ramsower (Young Miriam) - Emerson is 10 years old & she is so honored to portray the role of Young Miriam in the Prince of Egypt here at Shine Theatre Company. She has been in 5 musical theatre performances with Shine. She recently played the role of ‘Baloo the Bear’ in “Jungle Book Kids” here at Shine over the summer. Emerson’s favorite performances so far with Shine Theatre to date has been as ‘Nemo’ in “Finding Nemo Jr.”; & as ‘Little Dmitry’ in “Anastasia” the musical”. Emerson also participates in Shine Theatre’s “Acting Up” competition team; & this will be her second year competing with them in California. Emerson lives to sing/act & appreciates the audience for supporting all of their performances! She especially thanks everyone here at Shine for their support, and the opportunities to grow with them! Enjoy the show!!"
Emerson Reed (Ensemble) - Emerson is honored to be part of The Prince of Egypt and thrilled to return to Shine Theatre Company for her fourth production. Emerson has fallen in love with storytelling through theatre and is grateful to bring this powerful story to life. When she’s not on stage, she enjoys baking, making jewelry, and spending time with her silly Boxer puppy, Poppy. She’s thankful for the Shine community and all it has taught her. She gives a special thanks to her grandma for discovering Shine and always showing up with love and support, and to her mom, her biggest cheerleader.
Emily White (Ensemble) - Emily is very excited to be apart of Shines production of The Prince of Egypt. She has done theater for 5 years but this is her first show with Shine, and she has had so much fun. She is homeschooled and in her free time she likes to bake, crochet, and hangout with her friends. She would like to thank her parents for all their support, her sister for driving her to every rehearsal, and the directors for all their hard work on this show. She hopes you enjoy watching this show as much as she has enjoyed working on it.
Grace Matejsek (Advance Dancer) - Grace Matejsek has always loved singing, acting, dancing, and using her talents to serve the Lord. The Prince of Egypt is her fourth show with Shine and she has loved being part of the Shine community. Grace is a dual enrollment freshman in high school and in December, she will become a third degree black belt in Taekwondo. In her free time, she loves singing, hanging out with friends, and playing with her puppies. She absolutely loves spending time with the cast, learning new songs and fun choreography, and making new friends at rehearsals. Her favorite musical is Wicked.
Halle Mauler (Young Girl / Ensemble) - Halle is very excited for her first Shine show. She is homeschooled and in 6th grade. In her free time, Halle enjoys singing, playing the piano, and writing stories. She also does soccer, voice, and tennis. She’s the oldest of 5 siblings and loves her puppy (and her siblings!). She loves to act and sing, so she is very excited to take part in the Prince of Egypt Musical!
Hannah Schreckengost (Advanced Dancer) - Hannah is beyond excited to be a part of The Prince of Egypt at Shine Theatre Company! Though this is her first show at Shine, Hannah has been in theater for 5 years. Her favorite role has been Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical with Moezart Productions. Hannah is a junior in high school and in her spare time she loves to sing, watch hockey, and spend time with her family. She is very excited to be in this production alongside her 7 family members! Hannah would like to thank the directing team for always believing in her and pushing her to be the best she can be. Colossians 3:23!
Homer Schreckengost (Ensemble) - Homer is excited to be part of The Prince of Egypt with Shine Theatre Company. Homer 's prior theater experience included Snyder in Disney's Newsies and Mr. Hoallum in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. He is an osteopathic physician and owner of Schreckengost Integrative Medicine. He is a sitting board member of the Schreckengost Future of Care Foundation. His medical expertise has landed him previous opportunities to participate as a national presenter for the Indiana Osteopathic Medicine Association and the Northeast Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. He has also been a medical consultant in promotional videos for nutritional supplements. Homer is excited to be in the cast with his wife, two daughters, three sons, and his son-in-law.
Isela Tovar (Tzipporah) - Isela is thrilled to “dance to the day” with this incredible cast of The Prince of Egypt! Her previous roles include Vanessa in In the Heights (IHS), Eurydice in Hadestown (CHS, *2025 ASU Gammage HSMTA Best Lead Female Finalist), Anya in Anastasia (Shine), and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins Jr. (SYT, *ariZoni nominee for Best female lead in a musical- youth), Annie in The Play That Goes Wrong(CHS), Belle in Beauty and the Beast (POS), and more. Isela hopes to pursue a professional career in musical theatre and is grateful to the directors, cast, crew, and her amazing family for their support.
Isis Bennifield (Miriam) - Isis is thrilled to bring Miriam to life in The Prince of Egypt! Recent credits include performing in the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, serving as assistant choreographer for this production, and showcasing her passion for movement through stage and music performances as a recording artist. Known for her dynamic presence and heartfelt storytelling, Isis continues to blend her love for dance, music, and faith in every project she takes on. She is also the founder of Glorified Living LLC, a faith-based fitness and dance company empowering others through movement and ministry. Learn more at www.glorifiedliving.com. She gives all glory to God and thanks her family and friends for their endless love and support.
Jacquelyn White (Queen Tuya) - Jacquelyn is absolutely thrilled to be in Shine's production of Prince Of Egypt! She has been acting in the valley for 10 years. Some of her favorite roles include Rachel Winslow(In His Steps), Ensemble(Beauty and the Beast), and Narrator(Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat). When not on stage, she loves spending time with her family and pets. She would like to thank the incredible directing team for this opportunity, and her little sister Emily for doing this show with her. Glory to God!
James Abbitt (Advance Dancer, Technical Director) - Stage life has always been like a home. It’s a place where many go to experience something new and find a family. James is 21 years old and has spent many of those years on the stage, whether performing or working behind the scenes. He has performed as many roles including, but not limited to, Crutchie from Newsies, Gideon in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Captain Von Trapp in Sound of Music. Shine Theater has provided such a wonderful opportunity for him to use his experience for the Lord and he is excited for all the shows to come.
Jerry Abbitt (Jethro) - Jerry loves bringing the character of Jethro to life in “Prince of Egypt”. His first role with Shine Theater was as Grimsby in “The Little Mermaid”. Previously, he performed with Patriot Productions as The Preacher in “7 Brides for 7 Brothers”, Maurice in “Beauty & The Beast”, and as an ensemble in “White Christmas”. When he’s not working on his stage characters, Jerry works as an Investment Advisor Representative and Mortgage Loan Officer. He and his wife, Ruth, also run Abbitt Wellness Centers—using Energy Enhancement System (EES) Scalar Therapy to promote cellular healing.
Katelynn Radmacher (Ensemble) - Katelynn is thrilled to be back on the stage for the first time in 4 years! Katelynn had done a few different shows in the past, including Fiddler on the Roof, Pinkalicious The musical, and School of Rock! Katelynn is a sophomore, and she enjoys doing school from home! Her hobbies include baking, reading, and of course, singing! Go follow her baking channel on Instagram! (@baking.with_kate) She would love to shout out her parents, Matt and Rachel, for being so loving and willing to drive her to rehearsals!
Kebra Laidlaw (Choreographer) - I’ve had the blessing of performing or creating for as long as I can remember. I started dancing at the age of 3, jumped into theater at 8, and began choreographing when I was in high school. Movement, music, and storytelling are just a few of my passions! I’m a tiny thing who loves BIG—big joy, big heart, and yes, big cuteness aggression (you’ve been warned lol). I love staying active, being out in God's creation, and soaking up time with my family and friends. At Shine, I have the honor of being one of your choreographers! My goal is to help every cast member shine with confidence, discover new parts of themselves, and dance like never before—all while having a whole lot of fun.
Keira Kolander (Keturah, Advance Dancer) - Keira is thrilled to be performing as Keturah and in the Ensemble in The Prince of Egypt! This is her second show, after playing Ariel in Shine Theatre’s Footloose. Keira loves dancing and performing, and has felt so welcomed and inspired by the amazing Shine Theatre community.
Kelly Schreckengost (Ensemble) - Kelly is excited to be a part of The Prince Of Egypt at Shine Theatre Company. Her most recent roles include Mrs. Hoallum in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Patrick’s mom in Disney’s Newsies. Kelly holds her Master’s of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is a sitting board member at The Schreckengost Future of Care Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming access to integrative and personalized healthcare for those who need it most. Kelly enjoys spending her free time with her family, two Corgis, and two cats. She is thrilled to be performing alongside her husband, five children, and son-in-law in this show. She gives all glory to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Philippians 4:13).
Kimberly Anderson (Advance Dancer) - Kimberly is thankful to be in this Prince of Egypt cast with Shine. Although she has worked in theater for 30 years, this is her first production with Shine. She was last seen as Zelda is Singing in the Rain with Patriot Productions. Kimberly has performed with Patriot for 5 of their shows and a few Theaters in Southern California before that. When she wasn’t on stage she was either back stage working or choreographing/teaching for Music and Drama for Kids. Kimberly would like to thank her family for their love and support.
LexiBella Krymow (Yocheved/Miriam Understudy) - LexiBella is delighted to be performing in her first show at Shine Theatre! A couple of her favorite previous roles include Countess Lily in Anastasia and Mrs. Peacock in Clue: On Stage. She is a college sophomore attending Grand Canyon University with a major in nursing and has a passion for drawing, music, and anything related to the fine arts. She is very grateful for the opportunity to perform here with the help of her close friends and family, and to the family that she has made here at Shine!
Liam Burks (Ensemble) - Liam Burks (Prince of Egypt): Liam is thrilled to be part of his first production with Shine! He previously performed as Smitten Kid, Museum Guard and Ensemble in Disney's Descendants:The Musical with CYT Colorado Springs. Liam loves singing, dancing and bringing stories to life on stage. When he's not performing, he enjoys spending time with friends, being creative, and having fun. Huge thanks to Laura, the amazing creative team, end everyone who helped make this show so special. Liam is excited for what's ahead and grateful to be part of this incredible experience!
Lily Gary (Nefertari) - Lily Elizabeth Gary is overjoyed to portray Nefertari in Prince of Egypt. For the past eight years, she has immersed herself in the world of theater, taking on roles such as JoJo in Newsies, Gollum in The Hobbit, and The Jester in Once Upon a Mattress, among many others. Her love for the stage goes far beyond performing—she’s worked in lighting, sound, makeup/costumes, backstage, music direction, and assistant directing. Lily is endlessly thankful for this production, the talented cast and crew, her supportive family, her incredible husband Simon, and above all, for how the Lord has provided every opportunity for her.
Logan Farrington (Lighting Designer) - Logan is thrilled to return to Shine Theatre Company! Logan has been involved in the Phoenix theatre community for over ten years. In that time, he has been an actor, lighting designer, stagehand, assistant director, and stage manager, from high school stages across the Valley all the way to ASU Gammage. His most recent credits include Anasatasia (Shine Theatre Co., LD), and Singin’ in the Rain (Patriot Productions, Rob, LD), and The Little Mermaid (Shine Theatre Co., LD, Zoni nominated). In his free time, Logan is a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at Midwestern University.
Micah Schreckengost (Advance Dancer) - Micah is thrilled to be part of The Prince of Egypt with Shine Theatre Company. He recently appeared as the Cat in the Hat in Seussical the Musical and previously performed in Newsies. One of his favorite parts of this production has been learning the amazing choreography and lifts, as well as bonding with the incredible cast. He’s also loved spending time with his seven family members who are part of the show. Micah would like to thank Jesus, his Lord and Savior, for the strength, joy, and purpose to share his gifts on stage.
Rachel Bain (Ensemble) - Rachel is enjoying being apart of the DreamWorks Prince of Egypt cast. She recently had fun being a fish in SpongeBob the Musical at MoezArt Productions. She is a former homeschool parent and enjoys encouraging others in that endeavor. She is also an archery coach for the DATA homeschool team. Her other interests include baking, jewelry making and food allergies. And thanks her family, her archery team and specifically her daughter Rebecca for joining her in the cast.
Rebecca Bain (Ensemble) - Rebecca is excited to be in The Prince of Egypt at Shine. Rebecca was in The SpongeBob Musical at MoezArt last summer and was Little Girl in Murder on the Orient Express at Grand Canyon University. Rebecca has a degree in Theatre from GCU. Rebecca enjoys writing plays and teaching Improv to homeschool kids. Rebecca wants to thank her sisters for all the time she could not spend with them because she had to rehearse, and her cat Daisy for all the loud singing.
Savannah Wolfley (Dance Captain/Advance Dancer) - Savannah is so excited to help bring the story of Moses to life. Dancing and singing has always been her biggest passions, and she is so glad she was given the chance to portray the reality of the famous Bible story. She has been performing for many years now, but has only recently joined the theater world. Along with Shine, she does competitive show choir at her highschool and over the past 4 years has been involved in sets like Hamilton, Wicked, Bye Bye Birdie, Grease, Aladdin, Waitress, Rent, and more! It is truly a blessing for her to work with these people and this team. Shine has gifted her a beautiful family and memories she'll remember for a lifetime.
Simon Gary (Ramses) - Simon Gary is 21 years old and has been a part of 30+ productions over the past 12 years including Newsies, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Marry Poppins, & The Music Man. Simon is thrilled to be making his Shine debut as Ramses in The Prince of Egypt. In his free time Simon enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Lily as well as hanging with “The Boys”. Simon has his degree in filmmaking, a minor in theatre, & a freelance media business (Anemoia Media) that he uses to honor God & support his family. Simon would like to thank God, his wife Lily, his family & friends, who have made this production a truly unforgettable season to remember. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
Sophia Montenegrino (Advance Dancer) - Sophia is very excited to debut in her first Shine Theater performance as an advanced dance member in the ensemble for Prince of Egypt. However, she is not new to performing and when she is not at rehearsal you can find her performing as a figure skater at the Scottsdale Ice Den. In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting and running her side business. She is a great student and can't wait to be on the stage with her new Shine Theater family.
Stella Williams (Ensemble) - Stella is very excited to be a part of her very first production, Prince of Egypt! She loves being a 5th grader at Archway Scottsdale. When she’s not in school, Stella loves playing piano and ukulele, hanging out with friends, dancing, and playing games. She wants to thank her friends and family for always supporting her!
Tess Gaides (Ensemble) - Tess is blessed to be a part of her first show with Shine. She is a senior at Arizona State University and is going for a degree in forensic science. Her most recent appearance was in Patriot Productions’ Singin’ in the Rain as ensemble. Prince of Egypt will be her 18th production. Tess is very grateful for this opportunity and she would like to thank her fellow talented castmates and staff for all of their hard work and effort. They are all truly incredible people. She would also like to thank her family and most importantly the Lord for never giving up on her and always giving her never ending love and support. Enjoy the show! 1 Corinthians 16:14
Victoria Sherrard (Set Designer) - Victoria has been part of Shine’s set team since the very first performance of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, and she’s loved contributing to the magic ever since! Building sets is her happy place, where imagination and craftsmanship come together. Although she has helped create sets for every Shine production, Anastasia marked her debut as Set Coordinator. Most recently, she was honored with a Zoni nomination for Best Scenic Design for The Little Mermaid. Being part of such a creative and supportive community—and watching actors grow and truly Shine with each show—is one of her favorite parts of the journey.
Zayden Burks (Moses) - Zayden is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to portray Moses in The Prince of Egypt. Previously seen as Jack Kelly in Newsies, he is a passionate performer dedicated to telling meaningful stories through his work. Zayden hopes to deeply connect with audiences and bring this powerful journey to life. He dreams of continuing his craft on Broadway, Film & Television.