Haters by Don Zolidis Cast

Peggy Dang is a Junior and is so excited to be playing Naia in Bryant Theatre Company’s Haters. This is her third year with the company and is usually found backstage in the crew. This year is her first time on stage and she is so grateful for the opportunity. She can’t wait to make more memories with her fellow friends in the company!!!

Maison Fells is thrilled to be playing Bee in Bryant Theatre Company’s Haters. This is her 5th year in theater and her favorite roles include HadesTown, featured dancer/dance captain and Matilda, featured dancer.

Aubree Blankenship is thrilled to be able to direct this play with such a talented cast. Along with her directing task, she was added to to the play as Helen and is equally excited to be on the stage. As a Senior, this is Aubree's fifth and final year working with the Bryant Theatre Company. Some of her favorite theatrical credits include, Connor O'Malley in A Monster Calls, Featured Dancer/Assistant Director of Hadestown Teen, and even Coach Weebly in last year's one act, Squad Goals. She is thankful for all of the opportunities she's gotten and would like to thank Mr. Clay for allowing her to show her passion and talents on the stage. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Madison Young is very excited to be playing Lucia in Bryant Theatre company's Haters. This is her third year working in/around theatre, and her favorite part of stage is designing costumes. She looks forward to this show, working with her team, and expanding her confidence and theatrical journey.

Maddie is a junior and has been performing with the Bryant Theatre Company since fifth grade. She also loves to sing and is a 2025 ACDA National Honor Choir member, a 2025 All State Choir member, and part of the Camerata and Honeybees choirs at BHS. She was last seen on stage as a Nun in the Sound of Music (RP) and as Sully in A Monster Calls (BTC). Other favorite roles include Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act JR (Royal), Sharpay Evans in High School Musical 2 JR (ACT), and Young Fiona in Shrek the Musical (BTC).

15 year old Noah Atkinson is thrilled to be playing Yolanna in Bryant Theatre Company’s “Haters”. This is her 4th year involved with Theatre, and has starred in many other productions such as Flounder in “The Little Mermaid”, Shoemaker’s Elf in “Shrek the Musical”, Eric in “Matilda the Musical”, and other small performances. She looks forward to the amazing experience that comes with “Haters”!

Charlotte Tate is incredibly excited to be playing “Cash” and “Zara” in Bryant Theatre Company’s Haters. This is her first year with the company and she is looking forward to the experience. She wants to thank Jeremy Clay for the opportunity to be on stage and Aubree Blankenship for being such a great and understanding director.

Avery Tyler is excited to be playing both Ms. Peabody and Alice in Haters. This is her 5th year in theatre and her favorite roles have been Player 3 in Squad Goals and Ensemble in Hadestown. She wants to thank Mr. Clay for the opportunities to perform and Jesus for being there for her.

Isabella Smotherman is thrilled to be playing Susan/Ravi in Bryant Theatre Company’s production of Haters. This is her 6th show with the Bryant Theatre Company. Her favorite credits include Katherine Plumber in Newsies(The Royal), Thalia in The Lightening Thief(The Royal), Lily in A Monster Calls(Bryant Theatre Company), and Alice in Matilda(Bryant Theatre Company). She wants to thank Mr. Clay for this opportunity!

Nayeli is a Senior at BHS. She will be playing the roles of Vitu and Briana. This will be her third year with Bryant Theatre Company. Her favorite roles include Maria Delgado in 9 to 5 (Argenta Contemporary Theatre) and Fate 2/Hermes US in Hadestown (BTC). Her past tech roles include Assistant Director for A Monster Calls (BTC) and Publicity Head/House Manager for Madagascar Jr. (BTC). She is in awe of the hard work and time that the cast and crew have put into this show. She would like to thank everyone who helped her get to this point in her theatre journey. Enjoy!

Nevaeh Blazer is a Senior at Bryant High School and is thrilled to be playing Bailey/Orry in the Bryant Theater Company’s Haters. This is her 2nd year in theater and her favorite role includes working on set for HadesTown. She wants to thank Jeremy Clay for the opportunity to better her acting abilities and to continue to create memorable performances.

Emily Carden is a Junior this year and is thrilled to be able to play Brecks and Spark in the Bryant Theatre Company’s Haters. This is her second year of theatre and her favorite role was playing Mum in A Monster Calls and being nominated as a finalist for the Arkansas Young Playwrights Competition for her play Broken Survivors. She is grateful for the opportunity to be on the stage again this year and be able to explore her talents.

Dawson Hoover is excited to be playing both the roles of Tommie and Mr. Barry in Bryant Theatre Company’s production of Haters. This is his 5th year doing theatre and his 8th show. His favorite roles include Albert in Newsies at the Royal Theater and Ensemble in Hadestown with Bryant Theatre Company.

Te’Aunna Johnson is a sophomore at Bryant High School and is excited to be in their first play as Mylar/M’Lynn in Haters. Their previous roles consisted of Featured dancer/ensemble in Hadestown: Teen edition and Zookeeper Zelda in Madagascar. They would like to thank Mr. Clay for giving them this opportunity and they look forward to continuing their journey in theatre and be involved in more heists!

Alex Wharton is a sophomore, and this is her second show with Bryant Theatre Company. She previously performed in Madagascar Jr. as Zookeeper Zeke and other featured roles. She’d like to thank Mr. Clay for this opportunity, and her friends in Stage Management for the encouragement and support! Praise Taylor!

Savannah Dillon is thrilled to play Sam and the Barista in Haters. This is her third year being involved in theatre and second year in the theatre class and her previous roles include Romeo in Newsies (RTC), Mr.Marl/Ensemble in A Monster Calls (BTC), Ensemble in Hadestown: Teen Edition (BTC), and Bailey in Squad Goals (BTC). She hopes you enjoy the show!

Brayden is excited to be a part of this show with the Bryant Theatre Company and thrilled to be a part of Mr. Clay's stage management class this year. When not on the stage, Brayden enjoys swimming, archery, and of course video games. He wants to thank Mr. Clay for the opportunity and hopes you all enjoy the show.