The Legend of Anne Bonny ONLINE Cast

Savannah’s (she/her) first encounter with piracy onstage came at the age of seven in an improv class where the golden rule was: “When in doubt, be a pirate!” Her most recent credits include Portia in Something Rotten (StageDoor Theatre), Eurydice in Eurydice (The Spark), Hazard, The Mutant Queen in the world premiere of The Android’s New Soul (The Bug Theatre), Johanna in Sweeney Todd (StageDoor Theatre), and Ensemble/Diana u/s in Next To Normal (Off-Broadway Arts). Thank you to Emy and Pluto for crafting an incredible story, Lexie for believing in her, and the cast and crew for putting up with her shenanigans and putting on a great show. She sends endless love to her family, Hanna, Cam, Jackson, and Traci Kern Voice Studio. Enjoy the show!

Emy McGuire (she/her) aims always to be a professional siren, pirate, and sword-enthusiast. She wrote and composed The Legend of Anne Bonny during college after a terrifying adventure sailing five thousand nautical miles. Her debut novel, NO ONE ABOARD, about a dysfunctional family and a ghost ship, will be published through Harper Collins this December. Another one of her plays, Leaving for a Loon, is currently premiering in Valdez, Alaska, and you can find more of her work published with Dramallama. Emy is also an avid performer (you may have seen her tour with the Edgar Allan Speakeasy, play Juliet with Upstart Crow or met her as Queen Elizabeth I at the Brevard or Sunshine ren fairs). Emy is honored to continue to be part of the evolution of this special story, this time as Mar Read. She hopes that you let yourself cry, laugh, and remember the long-dead women and men whose souls still wander the sea.

My name is Eli Leon Joie Harvey (they/them, he/him), and I am a black, queer teaching artist living in Denver, CO. My two biggest passions are the arts and education, and, as the years continue on and I learn more about both areas, the more I believe that the arts, especially theater, can be used as a tool within education as a way to learn more about other people and ourselves. I have graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theater from the University of Colorado Boulder. While in school, I had the opportunity to be cast in eleven shows, and played a variety of different roles. Out of all of them, the ones that stood out to me the most were the roles of Rosalind (As You Like It), Mack the Knife (Three Penny Opera), and Greta (Antigone, Presented by the Girls of St. Catherine’s). These three roles during my time at school each shaped a part of my performance ability and gave me a true challenge to overcome. Outside of theater, my passion for art drives me, and I write, draw, and create my own stories. I would like to take time to thank all my loved ones, from family, to my partner, to my friends, who have loved and supported my passions from day one. I love you all, and thank you for loving my art.

Jysten Atom (they/he) is overjoyed and honored to play the role of Captain Calico Jack, bringing the legend alive with Lexie and the crew of the Revenge. Jysten’s recent credits include Ripcord (Firehouse Theatre), Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (Miners Alley Playhouse), The Minutes (OpenStage Theatre), Blues for An Alabama Sky (Firehouse), Scrooge In Rouge (Wheat Ridge Theatre Co.), and The Little Mermaid (Miners Alley). Please come check out their next performance as Joshua in Firehouse Theatre’s production of Alabama Story, playing from September 27 - October 26 at the John Hand Theatre. Jysten Atom is also a recording artist with music available on all streaming platforms; more details at www.enter-course.com

Johnny Thornton (he/him) attended the University of Wyoming, where he studied theater performance, with an emphasis in heightened language and dialect work.

David McGuire (he/him) (no relation to Emy) is a Denver based actor, writer, and improviser. Born in Kansas, David moved to Colorado in 2016 and began performing and acting seriously in 2019, inspired to return to performance after taking a Meisner acting class in Boulder.

Lucas Barta (he/him) is an actor and filmmaker born and raised in Colorado. He's been acting since he was seven years old, and he graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a bachelor's degree in film and television. Recent theatre credits include Mary Poppins (Parker Arts and Give 5 Productions), Chess (Bright Heart Stages), and Something Rotten! (StageDoor Theatre). He is thrilled to be a part of this world premiere musical! IG: @l.barta_23

Cam (he/they)is so stoked to bring The Legend of Anne Bonny to life with this incredible cast! Most recently, Cam was onstage in Upstart Crow Theatre Company’s production of Romeo and Juliet as Friar Lawrence, in the ensemble of The ArtsHub production of School of Rock, and part of the World Premiere of The Android’s New Soul at The Bug Theater. When not on stage, they are an English Language Arts teacher at Overland Trail Middle School. He wants to thank his family for their support in all his endeavors, and his best friends for unendingly hyping him up. Cam also extends heartfelt eternal gratitude to director Lexie Lazear for casting and trusting him as part of this show. He dedicates each of his performances to his brother, Mak Hopper-Morehead.

Asheala [Ah-shuh-ay-luh] (they/she) is extremely excited to be working on this production of The Legend of Anne Bonny with Two Cent Lion and Shifted Lens Theatre Company! They recently worked on DCPA Off-Center’s production of An Auraria Parable as Story and Wheat Ridge Theatre Company’s X Minus One as Marty/Narrator. Asheala has their B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Metropolitan State University of Denver. While in school, Asheala also studied Stage Combat with Dueling Arts International and is now a certified Level 2 Stage Combatant. They would like to thank Two Cent Lion and Shifted Lens Theatre Company for giving them this opportunity to perform and be their Fight captain on this amazing, refreshing new work.

Aidan Blank (any pronouns) is a Denver-area actor and movement performer/choreographer. You may have seen him recently as Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet (prod. Upstart Crow) or as Benji Blake in Kid Detective: A Bildungsroman (prod. Shifted Lens). They are so excited to work with this incredibly talented cast and crew to bring The Legend of Anne Bonny to life! Thank you and enjoy! YAR!

Anja (she/her) is so excited to be joining the world premiere cast of Anne Bonny! She was recently seen onstage in Head Over Heels and The Synergists (Shifted Lens) and as Liz in this year’s Magic Moments show. She has also been unseen backstage in shows for the Arts Hub, Shifted Lens and Two Cent Lion. Much love to everyone who helped make this happen, there’s really nothing better than making art with your friends. Instagram: @anjaoss

Moskal (any pronouns)is an actor and musician who recently earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from CU Boulder. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Ilse), 9 to 5 (Margaret), Let The Right One In (Ensemble, U/S Oskar & Eli), A... My Name is Alice (Featured Ensemble), Mamma Mia! (Donna) and featured roles in 13 original musicals by Magic Moments, Inc. In her free time, Moskal enjoys going to rock concerts and Colorado Avalanche games, traveling, and spending time with her family and cats. Moskal is thrilled to be involved with this incredible production and would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making this possible, as well as her family, friends and mentors for their endless support!

Corinne is an actor, singer, and playwright based in Denver. She holds a BFA from the University of Wyoming. Favorite credits include Iris in Reptile Logic (Vintage Theatre); Stonewall (Benchmark Theatre); Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Casey in First Date (Snowy Range Summer Theatre); and, most recently, she wrote, produced, and performed in The Waiting Room and Grace In No Order at the 2025 Denver Fringe Festival. Outside the theater, Corinne can be found knitting or trying to give her cats forehead smooches.

Ronan (he/him) has been in the US, and especially in Colorado for 10 years, and never imagined that! And now he's doing a pirate show! Since then, Ronan has been working with several companies: Candlelight, Square Product, Catamounts, Vintage Theatre, Roshni, Miners Alley, Wheat Ridge Theatre, Firehouse Theatre... He was last seen in Chess (Walter de Courcey) with Bright Heart Stages and Colorado Boy (Eric) that he wrote and produced. He would like to thank Audrey, whose support has been so important, especially in down moments. To my favorite pirate, Fair winds and seas to you, Papa.