Shine Theatre Cast
Meet our talented cast and crew from Shine Theatre's production of Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition!
(List is alphabetical by first name)
Aletheia Spangler (Costuming Intern)
Aletheia Spangler is thrilled to be a part of Cinderella at Shine Theater. She has recently finished four seasons at John Brown University, helping to work and design shows like The Addams Family, The Play That Goes Wrong, Treasure Island, and Murder on the Orient Express. When not making costumes, Aletheia enjoys reading, writing, and making art. Some of her work can be found at her blog: aliwritestories.blogspot.com. She wants to thank her grandparents for helping her make life outside the show happen!
Alexis Stoltz (Costumes Designer & Props Master)
Alexis Stoltz has the honor and privilege of serving as both a costume designer and the props master for this production. She has been actively involved in the theatre community for nine years, contributing her creativity, dedication, and passion to every show she works on. Throughout her career, Alexis has earned recognition for her work, including two Zoni Awards for her work on Shine’s Little Mermaid. Alexis thanks God everyday for the wonderful opportunity to work alongside such a talented team of believers and looks forward to sharing this heartwarming production with audiences.
Ana King (Fairy Godmother)
Ana King is 17 years old and a Senior 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 14 years! Cinderella will be her 20th show with Shine Theater Company, as the Fairy Godmother, 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, Puppeteer)
Arianna is very excited to be in her 4th major production in Cinderella at Shine as a puppeteer! She was previously in Lion King, Rock of Ages, and Tarzan. She goes to Cactus Shadows High School and when she’s not doing theater, you’ll find her doing jiu-jitsu, basketball, or doing improv in herJokers Improv Troupe. She would like to thank God and her family and friends for supporting her.
Audrey Love Slager (Ensemble)
Audrey continues her passion of theater and bringing light to the stage in Shine’s Cinderella. Audrey’s Shine journey started many shows ago and she looks forward to more memories with friends. When not on stage, Audrey is hanging with church friends, her cheerleading team, and family. Audrey extends her gratitude to her cast mates and Shine’s team and volunteers for another unforgettable experience.
Avery McGinnis (Stepmother)
Avery is thrilled to be returning to the stage for the first time in 15 years in Cinderella: Enchanted Edition. While this is Avery’s first show with Shine Theatre Company, she has been part of the Shine family behind the scenes in various ways since the very beginning. She is endlessly grateful to the supportive cast and the production team and crew, who have become like family, and especially to her mom, whose love and encouragement made this possible through some of life’s health challenges. A special shout-out to her dogs, Blue and Morty, for their unconditional love (and for being far better behaved than Cinderella’s stepsisters).
Brianna Allen (scenic painter)
Brianna is honored to contribute her art talents to her first ever theater production! Her work in Cinderella can be seen in many of the background landscapes and set pieces. As a local AZ artist, Brianna mostly paints as a fun hobby to serve Christ with her gifts and give back to her community. Her painting “Midnight Sun” has been featured in the lobby at ASU Gammage, and was selected as a finalist in a global art competition "2025 Wildlife Artist of the Year", where it hung in the Mall Gallery in London! When she’s not painting, Brianna works full time as a zookeeper and enjoys going back to her roots as a figure skater.
Brooklyn Lawrence (Dove/ensemble)
My name is Brooklyn Lawrence and I am ensemble, baker, and the dove in Shine Theatre’s Cinderella! I’ve done multiple Shine productions: Descendants, Mary Poppins, Sound of Music, High school Musical jr, The Little Mermaid, and Tarzan! I have also preformed in some skits at my school. Shine is such a blessing and I love the community it brings. Using my talents for God is amazing and so fun. I love acting and anything including the arts. I hope to use my passion for acting and singing in the future. I cannot wait for Shines next theatre production and I definitely recommend Shine theatre to anyone looking for an awesome starting point and community! Thank you so much for coming to see Cinderella, and enjoy!
Brooklynn Liberatore (Ensemble/puppeteer)
Brooklynn is 15 years old and is a freshman in high school. She has been doing shows with shine since their first show. She was recently seen in Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition (ensemble), The Lion King Jr. (Banzai), Rock of Ages Youth Edition (ensemble), Tarzan (ensemble) Prince Of Egypt (ensemble), Footloose Youth Edition (Travis), The Little Mermaid (ensemble), Anastasia (Teen Anastasia), High School Musical 2 Jr. (Ms. Darbus), Finding Nemo Jr. (Bruce), The Sound Of Music (ensemble), Mary Poppins (ensemble), Descendants Jr. (ensemble), The Wind In The Willows (ensemble), and The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe. In her free time, she likes to play piano, guitar, and harmonica. Brooklynn is thrilled a puppeteer and in the ensemble of Cinderella!
Charleigh Peck (Young Joy and Ensemble)
Charleigh is thrilled to be part of Shine Theater’s production of Cinderella: Enchanted Edition! She also performed in Shine Theater’s The Lion King Jr. this past summer. Charleigh loves being homeschooled and is in the third grade. When she’s not performing, she enjoys horseback riding, swimming, getting lost in a good story, and spending time with her family and friends. She is excited to bring a little magic to the stage and share this special experience with everyone! Charleigh would like to thank her Shine leaders and cast, her mom and dad, her great-grandpa and family for cheering her on, encouraging her, and supporting her as she takes the stage for the second time!
Cheyenne Ponder (Ensemble)
Cheyenne is a talented 8th grader whose credits include Aisha in The Keeper of Tales, Arachne in Circus Olympus and multiple short films with Dearing Studios. She enjoys developing distinctive characters and exploring storytelling through stage and screen performance. Outside of acting, she loves creating nail art and baking.
Colt Ponder (Cheese Merchant, Ensemble)
A junior, Colt is a versatile young actor with several years of theatre acting experience. He has played Calvin O'Keefe in A Wrinkle in Time (Moezart Productions) and Franz Klineman in Shine Theatre's Rock of Ages. He's also showcased his comedic talent in Dearing Studio's Valleywood short films.
Dakota Ponder (Ensemble)
Dakota is a sophomore who loves all things on the stage. Her credits include Meg Murray in a Wrinkle in Time and Athena in Circus Olympus, both with Moezart Productions.. When not acting she enjoys singing, dancing, playing piano, and caring for her pet bunny Iris.
Ellie Richards (Young Cinderella, Ensemble)
Ellie Richards is thrilled to play Young Cinderella and be part of the Pumpkin Ensemble in Cinderella! She has appeared in several Shine Theatre productions, including Young Nala in The Lion King Jr., Young Tarzan in Tarzan, Randolph in Bye Bye Birdie, Michael Banks in Mary Poppins, Marta in The Sound of Music, and ensemble roles in The Wind in the Willows, The Little Mermaid, and The Prince of Egypt. Ellie has a love for the stage and a passion for acting, singing, and dancing. Offstage, she enjoys arts and crafts, singing, and spending time with her family and her dog, Kona. She is grateful for the opportunity to continue growing as a performer with Shine Theatre, making memories and friendships along the way. Ellie is excited to bring a little extra magic to the stage in Cinderella!
Elsie Ensor (Ensemble)
Elsie is excited to be making her debut with Shine Theatre in this production of Cinderella! A senior in high school, Elsie has enjoyed performing in several productions with other theater companies and is thrilled to be part of the Shine Theatre family. When she isn't on stage, she enjoys playing piano, singing, and painting. Elsie is grateful for the opportunity to share the stage with such a wonderful cast and hopes you enjoy the show!
Emerson Reed (Ensemble)
Emerson is thrilled to return to the Shine Theatre stage for Cinderella! Her previous performances include The Little Mermaid, Footloose, Seussical, The Prince of Egypt, and The Lion King. Emerson is 16 years old and attends Arcadia Christian Academy. When she's not on stage, she enjoys baking, crafting, and listening to Freya Skye. She's grateful for the friendships, memories, and opportunities to grow through theatre. Emerson wants to thank her grandma for introducing her to Shine and her mom for being her biggest cheerleader!
Emmie Ramsower (Young Girl Soloist, Puppeteer, Ensemble)
Emmie (11 years old) is excited to be involved in so many different parts of Cinderella! She most recently performed as Young Tarzan in Shine Theatre’s Zoni Award-winning production of Tarzan the Musical. She also played Young Miriam in Shine’s production of The Prince of Egypt last year. Emmie feels blessed to have been part of eight Shine productions to date. She loves working on her acting, singing, and dancing. When she’s not in lessons, she enjoys spending time with friends, playing volleyball, and playing four square! She would like to thank her family and theatre family for all their love and support.
Evangeline Finneran (Ensemble)
Evangeline is loving her new Shine Theater family as she embarks in her theatrical pursuits. She recently participated with the Missoula Children’s Theater during the summer and was keen to continue in Cinderella with Shine Theater. Evangeline’s extracurricular passion lands in gymnastics, which she enjoys greatly. Evangeline is bubbly, loves meeting new people, and is so grateful to have met so many amazing friends here at Shine Theater.
Grace Matejsek (Ensemble)
Grace Matejsek has loved singing, dancing, and acting for as long as she can remember. Cinderella is her sixth show with Shine Theater, where she has performed in a variety of roles, including a featured lead, several named character parts, and ensemble work. She absolutely loves the community and using her talents to serve the Lord. A homeschooled sophomore, Grace is earning her bachelor's degree in child psychology through dual enrollment. She is also a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo. In her free time, she loves working with kids, dog sitting, creating artistic nails, crafting and hanging out with friends.
Hannah Schreckengost (Cinderella)
Hannah is beyond excited to be a part of Cinderella at Shine Theatre Company! This is her third show at Shine! Hannah has been in theater for almost 6 years, and some of her favorite roles include Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical, Advanced Dancer in The Prince of Egypt, and Young Terk in Disney’s Tarzan. Hannah is a senior in high school, and in her spare time she loves to sing, watch hockey, cuddle her puppy, and spend time with family and friends. She is grateful to be in this production alongside her 7 family members! Hannah would like to thank the directing team for believing in her, loving her, and pushing her to be her best. Colossians 3:23!
Harlow Ngo (Younger Sister)
This is Harlow's 14th show with Shine Theatre. She is delighted to share the stage again with so many talented friends. She has enjoyed playing many roles during her shows here at Shine, including Ed, the Hyena, a Hedgehog, a Royal Page, a fan of Conrad Birdie, and Nigel the Pelican. Her favorite role to date was playing Gretl Von Trapp in the Sound of Music! She loves singing, dancing and showing emotions on stage. Off stage, she attends Gavilan Peak's Mandarin Immersion program. She also enjoys playing clarinet, softball and running cross-country. Harlow would like to thank her supportive parents and Naomi's parents for driving her back and forth to rehearsals! Enjoy the show…
Harper Lawrence (Ensemble)
My name is Harper. I am twelve years old and in sixth grade. I have participated in 5 shows with Shine including Descendants, Mary Poppins, High School Musical 2 jr., The Sound of Music, and The Little Mermaid. However, I have also done two original plays with my old school. I am playing ensemble in Cinderella and I am so excited to be performing with such an amazing cast and crew! I look forward to any future plays with Shine!
Homer Schreckengost (King Maximillian)
Homer is excited to be part of Cinderella with Shine Theatre Company. Homer 's prior theater experience included Snyder in Disney's Newsies, Mr. Hoallum in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Ensemble in The Prince of Egypt, and Ensemble in Tarzan . He is an osteopathic physician and owner of SIM Health. 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 family.
Jade Hoerner (Cloth Merchant, Puppeteer, Joy U/S)
Jade is thrilled to be a part of R&H Cinderella at Shine Theater Company! Jade has been in love with theater for the past 8 years and has performed in many shows such as, Bye Bye Birde, The Little Mermaid, Willy Wonka, and so many others. Beyond theater, she enjoys creating art and spending time with family and friends. Jade would like to thank God for His love, her parents for their support, and everyone at Shine Theater Company for building such an incredible experience that everyone will truly remember for the rest of their lives! Proverbs 3:5-6!
Jami Kratz (Set Designer)
Jami Kratz is an energetic and bubbly designer, performer, technician, and educator. She loved creating the storybook world for Shine’s Cinderella! She recently graduated from GCU with a BA in Theatre Education where she scenic designed 4 productions. Since, she has continued to design for multiple companies within the valley, most recently Shrek (Patriot Productions), Annie (CYT), How to Train Your Dragon Jr. (EVCT) & is currently working on Julius Caesar with The Southwest Shakespeare Company. To see more of her work, visit her website: kratzdesign.com or LinkedIn at Jami-Kratz. She would like to thank the first and greatest Designer for inspiring her and giving her, her abilities.
Katelynn Radmacher (Puppeteer, Village woman)
Katelynn is thrilled to be apart of Shines production of Cinderella! This is her third show with Shine, she has been in Prince of Egypt last fall, and Tarzan just this past spring! Katelynn grew up in the theater world and is just getting back into it thanks to Shine! In December you’ll find her at Ravenscroft in Scottsdale singing alongside her choir for a Christmas concert with Valley Gospel Project!
Kaylie Gerhardt (Another Girl, Ensemble)
Kaylie is excited to be back at Shine for her second full-length show with the company. She was previously in Shine’s production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ in 2025 and has also been in two summer productions, where she played Justice in ‘Rock of Ages’ and a cop/ensemble in ‘Footloose.’ Kaylie is also active in her school theater community at SCA where she will play the Macy’s Manager in ‘Elf’ December 3-5. She has also been a part of SCA’s productions of Shrek, Willy Wonka, Frozen, Sleeping Beauty, Wizard of Oz, and Bye Bye Birdie. Kaylie is also a member of her school’s Choir and Honors Chorale.
Kelly Schreckengost (Queen Constantina)
Kelly is excited to be a part of Cinderella at Shine Theatre Company. Her most recent roles include ensemble in Tarzan and The Prince of Egypt, 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 and is thrilled to be performing alongside her seven family members in this show. She gives all glory to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Philippians 4:13).
Kenzie Lawrence (Ensemble)
Hi! My name is Kenzie and I am 10 years old. I have 2 sisters, a mom and dad. I have been in The Little Mermaid as ensemble and in Cinderella I am also ensemble.I have also done little performances at my school. I sing in chapel sometimes too.I do breakdancing and sometimes make dances with my friends. My 3 favorite things about Shine: 1. I love how you build relationships with people and you get to meet new people, 2. I love how kind all of the people are, and 3. I love the dances and making progress with everyone. Thank you guys so much! Enjoy the show!
Killian Thompson (Lighting Intern)
Killian is excited to be part of another Shine show - this time in the creative team. He is serving as a lighting tech and enjoys contributing to the design as well as running the board to help make the stage come to life. Thank you Cherrie and Laura for making this opportunity possible.
LexiBella Krymow (Ensemble, Older Sister)
LexiBella is excited to take part in Cinderella, her second production at Shine Theatre Company! Some of her previous roles include Yocheved in Prince of Egypt, Mrs. Peacock in Clue On Stage, and Countess Lily in Anastasia. LexiBella is currently studying nursing at Grand Canyon University, and enjoys spending her free time in the fine arts outside of school. She would like to thank her parents and friends for always supporting her through every show and throughout her education.
Lily Gary (Cinderella’s Mother, Ensemble)
Lily Elizabeth Gary is overjoyed to be a part of another Shine Theatre Production! For the past eight years, she has immersed herself in the world of theatre, taking on roles such as Nefertari in The Prince of Egypt, JoJo in Disney’s 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, adorable daughter Layla, and above all, for how the Lord has provided every opportunity for her.
Maddie Coussa (Ensemble)
This is Maddie Coussa-Fifield, she is a sophmore at horizon high school. Her last show was Nala from lion king, now she is playing ensemble. She is so excited for this production. She is very excited and happy to have the honor to be in this amazing show and play this role. She would also like to thank Laura, Jocelyn, Kinsey and all the other amazing people who work backstage for always encouraging Maddie and helping her grow this show is not possible without them.
Makenna Gerhardt (Ensemble, puppeteer)
Makenna is very excited to be performing in Cinderella as a part of the ensemble. She was recently in Lion King Jr at Shine Theater Company as Shenzi. She is a freshman at Scottsdale Christian Academy and is currently in their production of Elf. In her spare time, she enjoys playing her violin and hanging out with her friends and family.
Marlowe Padgett (Ensemble, Puppeteer)
Marlowe is thrilled to be back at Shine Theatre for Cinderella! She recently worked with Black Mountain Elementary School's drama program as Annie in Annie Jr., Dina in Schoolhouse Rock Live, and a Narrator in Jack and the Beanstalk, as well as an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka at Desert Foothills Theater. She has been acting and singing in musicals since she was six and looks forward to many more years on the stage. She wants to thank her parents for supporting her passions and her puppy Ellie for being her sidekick.
Micah Doe (Cristopher)
Micah is thrilled to make his mainstage Shine debut in Cinderella. Audiences may recently have seen him as Conrad Birdie in Scottsdale Christian Academy’s Bye Bye Birdie and Angus Tuck in Christian Youth Theater’s Tuck Everlasting. Micah has taken multiple skills classes at CYT and studies vocal performance with the show’s music director, Kinsey Boumann. Offstage, he enjoys practicing his golf swing and singing for fun. He wants to thank his incredibly supportive family and his directors for their hard work and dedication in helping him perform his best.
Naomi Finneran (Ensemble)
Naomi is thrilled to be joining the cast of Cinderella with Shine Theater. As a budding interest, she has recently participated with the Missoula Children’s Theater group and took her first steps with Shine Theatre this summer in the Lion King. Aside from theater, Naomi has a passion for horses and spends much of her free time volunteering at her lesson barn. She also participates in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association and competes in hunt seat. Naomi is so excited to showcase all she has learned in this production to her brothers and sisters.
Naomi Ilapogu (Young Grace, Ensemble)
Naomi Ilapogu (Young Grace & Ensemble): Naomi is in 7th grade at Archway North Phoenix and has been part of Shine Theatre for three years. She has previously performed in Mary Poppins, Finding Nemo, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King Jr. She is excited to be part of Cinderella as Young Stepsister and in the ensemble. Naomi loves dancing, singing, and acting. Outside of theatre, she enjoys playing the reading, piano, painting, and crafting. She is so happy to be part of this amazing Cinderella show and looks forward to making more wonderful memories with the Shine Theatre community!
Paige Duval (Puppeteer, Ensemble)
Paige feels so blessed to be a part of Cinderella! A few roles she’s played the include: the Escapologist (Matilda) and Pig 1 (Shrek) at PYT. She’s also performed as Sharpay Evans (HSM) at PPPS. She’s currently an honors student at PHS and enjoys reading, writing, and leading youth worship at CCV. She’d like to thank the Shine team for their kindness because it made this show such an incredible experience! Paige is thankful for her parents’ support and the Lord’s never ending goodness!
Rachel Ferguson (Stage Manager, Technical Director)
Rachel is so excited to serve as Stage Manager and Technical Director for Cinderella. With a fifteen-year background in musical theater and experience performing in over thirty different productions such as Newsies, Mary Poppins, and Annie, she has developed a deep appreciation for both the artistic and technical aspects of theater. She is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented and dedicated cast and crew and hopes you enjoy and feel inspired watching this story unfold.
Shreya Joshi (Grace)
Shreya is 15 years old and a sophomore in high school. She has been in numerous theater productions since 5th grade, but this is her first Shine show. Shreya would like to thank her entire cast and creative team for this incredible experience, especially Miss Laura for her dedication to everyone’s individual growth as an actor. Shreya hopes you enjoy the show!
Simon Gary (Cinderella‘s Father/Ensemble)
Simon Gary is 22 and has been a part of 30+ productions over the past 12 years including The Prince of Egypt, Newsies, Tarzan, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Marry Poppins, and The Music Man. In his free time Simon enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and daughter, Lily and Layla, as well as discovering new music. Simon has his degree in filmmaking, a minor in theatre, and 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 (Joy)
Sophia is thrilled to be playing Joy, one of Cinderella’s evil stepsisters! A former figure skater, Sophia has performed in the ensemble of The Prince of Egypt, Tarzan, Rock of Ages, and The Lion King. Outside of theater, she enjoys traveling with her family, attending ice hockey games, and working toward becoming more fluent in Italian. Sophia would like to thank her Mom and Dad for always encouraging her theatrical pursuits, and Miss Laura and Kinsey for helping her become the best Joy possible. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Stella Williams (Ensemble)
Stella Williams is a sixth grader at Scottsdale Prep and is excited to be part of the ensemble in Cinderella! This is her fourth production with Shine, following The Jungle Book, The Prince of Egypt, and The Lion King. Theater is her favorite thing to do, and she especially loves making friends and connecting with everyone in the cast. When she’s not rehearsing, Stella enjoys playing piano and spending time with friends. She is grateful to her directors for their encouragement and guidance and to her family and friends for all their love and support!
Tessa Gramenz (A Girl/Grace Understudy)
Tessa is so excited to be in her first main stage production with Shine! This will be her 8th show overall. Tessa would like to thank her directors for all the love and work they put into this show. She would also like to thank her parents for being her biggest supporters and all the volunteers who made this show possible. Tessa is very excited to use her gifts to glorify God, enjoy the show!!
Timothy Childs (Lionel)
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
Tracy Stoltz (Costume Designer, Production Manager)
Tracy has been part of the Shine Theatre family for the past 2.5 years, serving as both Costume Designer and Production Manager on multiple productions. She feels incredibly blessed to collaborate with such a talented and dedicated community, helping bring each show to life both behind the scenes and on stage. Tracy has designed costumes for several productions and was honored in 2025 with an AriZoni Award for Outstanding Costume Design for Shine’s production of The Little Mermaid. She is excited to continue creating and managing alongside this amazing team as they bring Cinderella to life.
Wyatt Ponder (Ensemble)
Wyatt is a talented young actor and musical theatre performer with credits including Jeremy Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Young Will in Big Fish, and Mufasa in The Lion King Jr. Wyatt enjoys bringing diverse characters to life through acting, comedy, and musical theatre. When not acting he can be found taking dance and voice lessons, and playing basketball.