The Rocky Horror Show Cast

Jeremiah Smallridge holds two bachelor degrees in music, music education (Glenville State University) and vocal performance (West Virginia Wesleyan College). While at Wesleyan, he also completed two minors, one in musical theatre and one in dance. He earned his master’s in music education at Shenandoah Conservatory and a doctorate in music education at Liberty University. He is an active theatre and music performer in central WV and is a founding member of Maestri Vocale (a professional choir). He has been involved with BCT for over twenty-five years in various capacities including: actor, director, music director, chorographer, and board member. This is his fourth time working on The Rocky Horror Show with BCT!

A Buckhannon native, Ethan has enjoyed participating in Buckhannon Community Theatre productions for over 15 years. His past performances include Jonathan Harker (Dracula), Franz (Rock of Ages), Rolf (The Sound of Music), and more. Off of the stage, Ethan works as Creative Director at Orion Strategies and is a published board game designer, with his next game slated for international publication next year. Ethan and his wife Ashley live in Buckhannon and serve their community as volunteers for the Free Meals Appalachia Foundation.

Ben Long, a Buckhannon native, is excited to be returning to BCT for this years performance of Rocky Horror! Ben is a current senior at West Virginia Wesleyan where he is pursuing his BFA in Musical Theatre. He wants to express his gratitude to the cast and crew for creating such a fun and welcoming environment, and share his excitement to perform this show (Brad is one of his dream roles).

Franky Satterfield is a newly graduated alumnus from Fairmont State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre. While at Fairmont State, he took on the roles of: “Matilda” as the Miracle Doctor, a Student, a Featured Dancer, and a Dance Captain ; “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” as Levi, a Featured Dancer, and a Dance Captain ; “Radium Girls” as Edward Markley ; “Rocky Horror Show” as Dr. Frank-n-Furter ; and “Newsies Jr.” as Assistant Choreographer. Other roles he has portrayed include: “Rock of Ages” as the Bartender and the Student Drummer; “Wizard of Oz” as the Scarecrow ; “Newsies” as Jack Kelly (All three roles were performed at Robert C. Byrd High School); “Kingdom Come” as Various Roles (Performed through Vintage Theatre Company) ; “Annie” as Bert Healey ; and “The Addams Family” as Lucas Beineke (Both roles were performed through The Robinson Grand Community Theatre). He is a lifelong member of Robert C. Byrd’s Thespian Troupe #4846. While at Fairmont State, he has been a five year member of the Falcon’s Marching Band, being the Drumline Captain for two of those years; a four year member of the Collegiate Singers Choir, and a two year member of the Color Guard for both Marching Band and Winter Guard. He teaches percussion at Robert C. Byrd High School and North Marion High School. He was awarded twice “Best Male in a Lead Role” through Harrison County Theatre Awards. Franky is a drummer for the local Rock band “The Fifth Gear”, and gives private percussion lessons in Clarksburg. This year, he has been awarded the Marion Satterfield Award through the Fairmont Arts and Humanities.

Elizabeth “Mo” Rebrook is a 2020 graduate of Fairmont State University where she received a Bachelors of the Arts degree in Theatre. Mo has worked on numerous shows including Urinetown, Mama Mia, Grease, and many more. This is her second show with BCT, the first being Beauty and the Beast in 2016. Since college, Mo has taken a hiatus from theatre to pursue her teaching degree. To get back into theatre, she took on Grease and Rocky Horror over the summer. She is very excited to be on the stage again. Off stage, Mo teaches middle school and helps with youth ministry at her church. She also runs the after-school theatre program at her school and did Winnie-The-Pooh this past spring. Mo is very excited to be sharing the stage with all of the talented people in the cast.

Julia is a 28 year old native of Buckhannon, WV. She began with BCT almost 15 years ago with their production of A Christmas Carol. Since then, she has been a part of a number of BCT shows such as Dracula, Clue, and Rex’s Ex’s. Julia is currently a member of the BCT board. She is very excited that you came to help us do the Time Warp again. Enjoy the show!

Jonathan is a first time performer for the Buckhannon Community Theatre. He graduated from Thiel College in 2022 and moved from Pennsylvania to West Virginia that same year. Jonathan's previous work includes Les Misérables and Next To Normal. He enjoys classic horror and science fiction movies, and was drawn to the many references that were included in Rocky Horror.

Dannie Stiles, a nationally renowned entertainer, graces stages across the country, proudly representing West Virginia with his performances. He is a 224 Graduate of Grand Canyon University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. He has studied acting, theatre, Technical theatre and directing at Garrett College under the instruction of Ben Sincell. As the current reigning Mr. Gay West Virginia United States, he will compete for the title of Mr. Gay United States next spring, having finished 4th in the country in the 2024 competition. Familiar with the BCT stage, he delighted audiences as Renfield in Dracula (2019) and made his BCT acting return as Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka, and now he's thrilled to return to Rocky Horror, the show that marked the beginning of his BCT tenure. He has previously directed "Clue: On Stage", "A Christmas Story," and "A Night on Broadway: Villians Editition," and will be directing the forthcoming "Best Christmas Pageant Ever," "Mamma Mia," and "Puffs" for BCT. Dannie also serves as the Social Media and Public Relations Director for the BCT Board of Directors. His talents extend beyond the theater, with appearances on television shows such as Expedition X, Ghost Brothers: Lights Out, Legendary Locations, and America's Scariest Places, and as Deputy Hunter in the JC films production “I Can’t Breathe”. Having played the role of Brad in previous BCT productions of "Rocky Horror" he is glad to pass the whitey tighties to two wonderful performers and welcome them into the Brad Brotherhood!!

Jessica is a 20+ year veteran of Buckhannon Community Theatre who has participated in numerous productions and serves on the BCT Executive Board. Jessica's recent work includes Dracula, A Christmas Story, Death by Dessert, Clue, Rocky Horror Show, Rex's Exes, and Red Velvet Cake War. Thank you to the community for supporting the arts and BCT!

Laura J. Meese is a veteran BCT member, though she is most often on the other side of the curtain as director. Laura has a BS in Theatre, with a Masters degree in Art Education. She has been a Member of BCT since 2010, though she is usually a director. Her direction for BCT has included The Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, Shrek the Musical, A Christmas Carol (the script which she personally adapted from the original Dickens' classic), Steel Magnolias, War of the Worlds, The Odd Couple, and Almost, Maine. As an actor, Laura has been seen in BCT productions such as The Single Man, Death by Dessert, Rocky Horror Show, Coyote on a Fence, Beauty and the Beast, and Into the Woods. Having loved all aspects of theatre for the majority of her life, Laura has always found a home in Buckhannon Community Theatre. She hopes to see it grow and continue to enrich our community into the future.

Leah has been doing theater most of her life! She has a bachelors in Theatre: Acting and Directing from Radford University and a Masters from University of Phoenix in Elementary Education. She currently teaches 2nd grade. Leah recently directed BCT’s murder mystery shows, The Single Man and Death by Dessert. Most recently you have seen her on BCT’s stage as: CeeCee Windham in Rex’s Exes and The Red Velvet Cake War, A Jitterbug in The Wizard of Oz, Mrs Peacock in Clue: On Stage, Shellhammer in Miracle on 34th Street, Viney in The Miracle Worker, Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, she has also been seen repeatedly in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which you can see her in again this October. Leah is most thankful for her daughters, Anya and Amelia. She is always her parents and grandparents for helping and always being her biggest supporters. She would also like to thank her friends for being her cheerleaders and sounding boards

Olivia Insani Perske is a public school music teacher, choir director, voice and theater clinician, and private voice and piano teacher from Clarksburg, WV. After graduating from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Olivia settled in Elkins, WV. In 2021, Olivia founded the Voices of Augusta Children's Choir through the internationally acclaimed Augusta Heritage Center. Current county-wide projects include programming and conducting the Randolph All-County Elementary Chorus and coordinating the annual Solo and Ensemble Recital for students in grades K-12. At the state level, Olivia serves as Secretary of the West Virginia Society of General Music and is on the Executive Board for the West Virginia All-State Children’s Chorus. Recent productions include “Mary Poppins” (Mary Poppins) with BCT, and “Cabaret” (Fraulein Kost) with WVWC. Olivia and her husband Tyler co-direct the choir at the First Presbyterian Church of Elkins, of which they are also members. In her free time, Olivia enjoys volunteering with the Free Meals Appalachia Foundation and cuddling with her three cats.

Kyia McGill is thrilled to make her return to Buckhannon Community Theatre in Rocky Horror, having last performed in 2018 as Miss Andrew in their 2019 production of Mary Poppins. A recent graduate of Davis and Elkins College with a theatre degree, Kyia has been involved in theatre since 2016 and has loved it ever since. Alongside BCT, Kyia works professionally with the Rustic Mechanicals, West Virginia's only touring Shakespeare troupe. She is so grateful to be able to do what she loves every day of her life, and thanks BCT, her friends, and her family for their love and support.

Asad Khan, known professionally as Derya, hails from Buckhannon, West Virginia. He has an extensive background in performing arts, including participation in Buckhannon Community Theatre's "Rock of Ages" and the 2017 band for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Derya has also showcased his talent as a dancer for The Dance Factory of Buckhannon and performed in Christmas plays at Buckhannon Upshur High School at the age of four. Derya's early education began at Tennerton Elementary School, where he attended from kindergarten through fifth grade. He was then homeschooled for two years, during which he excelled academically, taking the ACT and graduating from middle and high school by age 12. At 13, Derya was accepted into West Virginia Wesleyan College but opted for a three-year sabbatical to gain experience in the medical field under the mentorship of his father, Dr. Ali Khan. At 16, Derya commenced his college education at West Virginia Wesleyan College, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business in 2021. He then relocated to Miami, Florida, where he pursued and obtained a Master’s in Health Administration from the University of Miami. During his time in Miami, Derya worked alongside two former U.S. Health Secretaries, Alex Azar and Donna Shalala, collaborated with the co-producer of the EpiPen, and was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success. His award-winning projects during this period had a significant impact on improving business practices. Currently, Derya manages and administers the Associated Specialists office in Buckhannon, West Virginia, alongside his father, Dr. Ali Khan. He is also actively involved in the arts, performing with his mother, Teresa Khan.

Doug Seckman has been a part of Buckhannon Community Theatre for the better part of 21 years. He teaches English and theatre at Lewis County High School. His favorite roles with BCT include Baker from "Into the Woods", Mr. Green from "Clue". He owns a hobby poultry farm in Lewis County that consumes most of his time. In his free time he loves to travel all over the world with friends and family.

Matasha Weaver has been involved with BCT since the young age of nine. She has enjoyed being part of several productions throughout the years. Her most notable roles include Nancy in "Oliver!", Justice in "Rock of Ages" and Trixie the Usherette in "The Rocky Horror Show." She made her directorial Debut in the 2023 production of "The Red Velvet Cake War" and continued her directorial role in the 2024 sequel "Rex's Exes." She has also enjoyed the technical side of theatre having worked along side the tech crew on the 2022 production of "Clue: On Stage" She is the proud owner of Weaver Mountain Creations whose jewelry can be purchased in the Concession Area. Matasha is thrilled to be reprising her role as Trixie and hopes to see you shiver with antici.......pation for this show!!

I am honored to have been part of BCT for the past 5 years, after moving to Buckhannon from Northern Virginia. I have performed in Dracula, Clue, and The Single Man, and as a makeup artist in Wizard of Oz, Finding Nemo Kids, and Willy Wonka. And now I have the privilege to be part of a BCT tradition with Rocky Horror! It’s definitely been a jump to the left out of the box for me and I’m so grateful for the opportunity!

Aleana is ecstatic to dive into the unforgettable role as one of the party-goers from the land of Transexual. She is a stay at home mom of three, who is her pride and stress. Besides being a mother, her other enjoyable activities include dancing, hiking, crocheting, and kayaking. Aleana has been included in several other BCT productions, including Shrek and Dracula. She is eager to take that step... to the right... with all who come to enjoy the show!

Crystal has a long history with the arts which spans over 20 years. She studied dance for 12 years at Center Stage Dance Academy and Lori Ann’s Dance Reflections in Keyser, WV. She has used her dance experience as choreographer for Keyser Middle School Drama Club’s productions of High School Musical, Jr. and Annie, Jr.; The Addams Family for Liberty High School; and the productions of A Christmas Carol, Shrek the Musical, and Rock of Ages for Buckhannon Community Theatre. She has appeared in various roles on stage for 23 productions with Apple Alley Players and Potomac State College in Keyser and Buckhannon Community Theatre. Some of her favorites include Les Miserables, Hairspray, The Rocky Horror Show, Shrek the Musical, and The Music Man.

Flora is back after a long hiatus with BCT after moving back to WV from the PNW. Previously seen in Into the Woods as The Steward, Shrek: The Musical as Big Bad Wolf, and The Miracle Worker as James Keller, this is her third time performing in Rocky Horror. In her free time she likes to climb trees and spend quality time with friends and family.