Hadestown: Teen Edition Cast

AJ Johnson is honored to be performing as Hermes in his last musical with the Bryant Theater Company. His most notable roles include Ponyboy Curtis in “The Outsiders,” Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid,” and Pinnochio in “Shrek: The Musical.” Although AJ owes his current success to the talented cast and crew of Hadestown, he wants to offer special thanks to the friends, family, and teachers that have showed him unyielding support.

Carter Sullivan is excited to portray Orpheus in Hadestown: Teen Edition. He has previously played the roles of Aladdin (Aladdin Jr.) and Horton the Elephant (Seussical Jr.) and enjoys singing and playing piano.

Liv is a senior at Bryant and is delighted to make her debut performance with Bryant High School as Eurydice. She loves singing with Bryant’s own Camerata and Honeybees choirs, as well as performing as a piano player/accompanist. While this is her first performance, she’s enthusiastic for more opportunities in the world of theater.

(Persephone) Jordyn, a Senior at Bryant High School, is ecstatic for her final musical with the Bryant Theatre Company. Past credits with the company include Mrs. Phelps (Matilda), Cherry Valance (The Outsiders), and Gwendolyn Fairfax (The Importance of Being Earnest). She would like to thank Mr. Clay, Mr. O, and Annslee for their amazing direction during the rehearsal process. Enjoy the show!

Braden is very excited to be working on the Arkansas Premier of Hadestown, you may have recently seen him in Alone Together at Murrys Dinner Playhouse, Grease at Argenta, or in She Loves Me at The Royal Theatre. When not directly working onstage, Braden is involved in Pre-Pro at Argenta and was recently an intern for The Arkansas Rep. Braden enjoys singing in Bryant’s Camerata with Mr.O and would like to thank Mr.O and Mr.Clay for this opportunity.

Katie Wright is a junior and joins the cast as a Fate, this is her first year of theatre. Katie is also a member of two select choirs, Camerata and Honeybees, with her leadership position as Co-Historian. Outside of performing arts, she is Co-Editor-in-Chief of our school’s newspaper, The Prospective.

Nayeli Torres (Fate 2/Hermes US) is a Junior at BHS. She is very excited to be apart of this talent-filled cast of Hadestown. This will be her 2nd year with BHS’ theatre program. She is also in the choirs, Camerata and Honeybees. Previously she has played Bruce Bogtrotter (Matilda) and Miley (Squad Goals). She wants to thank Mr. Oglesby, Mr. Clay, as well as the cast and crew for their hard work and amazing performance on and off stage.

Nyla is so excited to be back on Love Auditorium stage! Nyla is a Sophomore, but has been doing shows with the Bryant Theatre Company since 5th grade. Nyla is also on the nationally recognized Rock City Dance Center’s company team. She would like to thank Mr. Clay and Mr. O for trusting her with this role, and the cast and crew for being such incredible friends. She hopes you enjoy your trip Way Down Under the Ground!!

Maison is delighted to be a featured dancer and dance captain in Bryant Theater Company’s HadesTown: Teen Edition. This will be her third year in theater. Her past credits include; featured dancer (little mermaid), featured dancer (matilda), and bird girl (seusical jr).

Aubree Blankenship is a Junior who is so excited to be apart of Bryant Theatre Company’s rendition of Hadestown Teen. Some of her favorite credits include, Coach Weebly in Squad Goals, Wicked Witch/Featured Dancer in Shrek the Musical, and a Big Kid in Matilda the Musical. She is thankful to Jeremy Clay for allowing her the opportunity to be in such a remarkable show and hopes you enjoy it just as much as her!

Chloe is a sophomore here at Bryant High School. She was most recently seen in Bryant’s one act Squad Goals, as well as Matilda the Musical last spring. She has also been in shows at the Royal Theater and the Studio Theater. She is thrilled to be stage managing for the very first time, especially for a show as amazing as Hadestown. She would like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting Bryant Theater Company and hopes you all enjoy the show!

Isabella Smotherman is a sophomore at Bryant High School, this is her first year in Stage management and her third show at Bryant. She was previously seen as Blake in Squad Goals(Bryant Theatre Company), Alice in Matilda the Musical(Bryant Theatre Company), Featured Dancer/Ensemble in Little Mermaid(Bryant Theatre Company) and a Sardine/Ensemble in SpongeBob the Musical(Royal Theatre).

Te’Aunna Johnson is a BJHS Freshman who is a featured dancer/worker in the Bryant Theatre Company’s “Hadestown Teen Edition.” She is in colorguard for the Legacy of Bryant and is very excited to have her first experience in theatre.

Aislyn Martin is a sophomore at Bryant High School and is excited to be a featured dancer in the ensemble of her first ever theater production, Hadestown. Dancer’s Edge Studios and the BHS yearbook room are her second homes; when she isn’t dancing or designing yearbook pages, she’s at the library or playing video games. She is extremely grateful for her family and friends being her biggest supporters, and for her dog, Millie. Remember, life isn’t how to survive the storm, it’s about how to dance in the rain.

Dawson Hoover (Ensemble) is excited to be in his first show at Bryant High School, however, this isn't his first performance. Dawson has done theater for 4 years now, with this being his 5th show. His most recent role was as Mr. Salt in Willy Wonka Jr. at the Royal Theatre.

Ayla is a returning actress to the Bryant Theatre Company as a sophomore and is incredibly delighted to be performing. She’s in the Worker’s Ensemble and is also performing as a Violinist for the show! She’s been involved with theatre (as a whole) for 3 years now, playing as Nigel (Matilda the musical), Mother Mary (Court of Pontious Pilate), and Luanne DuMont the radio host (Tanako Radio Hour). Ayla is also very excited to be working with this year’s cast and crew.

Brasen Winchell is ecstatic to be returning to Bryant High School! Brasen was most recently seen in Matilda (Bryant High School) and as Chuck in She Kills Monsters (The Weekend Theater). He would like to thank everyone for their support, as well as the cast and crew for creating such a wonderful experience!

Maddie is a sophomore and has been performing with the Bryant Theatre Company since fifth grade, when she was cast as a Teddy Bear in Mary Poppins and fell in love with musical theatre. Favorite past roles with the BTC include Aquata in Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Young Fiona in Shrek the Musical. Other favorite roles: Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act JR (Royal), Sharpay Evans in High School Musical 2 JR (ACT) and Slank/Fighting Prawn in Peter and the Starcatcher (Royal). Much gratitude for this opportunity to be a part of the Hadestown: Teen Edition premiere in Arkansas!

Ava is very excited to be a part of Hadestown. She thanks Mr. Clay and Mr. Oglesby for the opportunity to be in the show. Enjoy!

Laine Johnson is an 8th grader at Bryant Jr. Highschool and is thrilled to be making their theater debut. Although Laine has not been in any production to date, they couldn’t be more excited to be performing with the Bryant Theater Company. Laine wants to thank their family and Mr. Clay for the opportunity to be in Hadestown.

Robbie Shelton is thrilled to join the Hadestown: Teen Edition cast as part of the worker ensemble! This will be his first production with Bryant Theater Company. Outside of theatre he enjoys music and plays percussion in the Bryant Junior High Band. He wants to thank Mr. Clay for this opportunity and his friends and family for supporting him!

Savannah Dillon is a junior at Bryant High school and joined theatre her sophomore year, this being her second year. She is thrilled to be working on the set for Hadestown: Teen Edition! She was previously on set crew for Matilda and played Bailey in Squad Goals. She is excited for everyone to watch Orpheus and Eurydice’s journey in Hadestown!

Avery is ecstatic to be in her first musical with the Bryant Theatre Program. Her previous roles are Ensemble (SpongeBob: The Musical) and Mrs. Mayor (Seussical Jr.). She hopes you enjoy the show!