Amanda is thrilled to be returning to the Director's chair after having previously directed Sound of Music and costumed Guys & Dolls and Rock of Ages at Beechwood. She is a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Apparel Design. She has 24 years of stage experience and serves on the Board of Directors for Centerstage Players as well as being an adjudicator for the Cincinnati Association of Community Theaters. She has been recognized numerous times at the state and local levels for her contributions both on and off stage to local theater programs. She would like to thank her family, boyfriend, Zach, the administration, cast, and crew, for their patience and support. Amanda looks forward to continuing to grow the immense talent that is gracing the Beechwood stage.

Taylor is absolutely thrilled to be a part of her sixth production at Beechwood. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Northern Kentucky University in 2016 and has been teaching at Beechwood ever since. She plans to start her Masters degree very soon. She teaches general music to kindergarten through 4th grade and directs the Middle School, High School, and A Cappella choirs, as well as the Beechwood Drumming Tigers. Her favorite shows she’s been a part of include Rock of Ages, Godspell, West Side Story, and Guys and Dolls. She would like to thank the entire production team for all of their hard work and dedication to our students. She would also like to thank the custodial staff, the teachers and parents of all the students, the administration for their continued support of the performing arts, and of course the performers themselves.

Kate Crotty is a Cincinnati native who earned her bachelor’s of fine arts from Northern Kentucky University in musical theatre. Her on stage resume, Natalie in All shook up, Red Rat/ featured dancer Jekyll and Hyde, The tribe in Hair, and Shelly in Batboy to name a few. When she’s not on stage, she can be found choreographing at high schools and colleges in the northern Kentucky area/ Cincinnati area. She’s so happy to be apart of the Beechwood theatre family and is so proud of these kids! Enjoy the show!

Kristiana is excited to be playing her sixth show at Beechwood - and the third with her son involved! After graduating from EKU, she has continually been involved with music, including music directing and playing for community theaters. Her favorite shows that she has played for include Into the Woods, Assassins, and Cabaret. Kristiana is also the accompanist for the Beechwood Singing Tigers. When not playing the piano, she can be found watching her boys at marching band competitions, soccer games, cross country meets, and archery tournaments. Kristiana is thankful to her family for supporting her in her artistic pursuits. She is also grateful to the orchestra for coming along on the adventure!

Brenna served as a student choreographer for this production of Holiday Inn, creating the movement seen in the numbers "Freedom," "Firecrackers," & "Holiday Inn." In 2021 she was selected for the Governor's School for the Arts to further her study of Dance and the Beechwood Musical Theatre Department is incredibly proud to feature her work!