Rock of Ages Cast

Caleb Patton can’t fight this feelin’ anymore, he’s beyond thrilled to return to The Studio Theatre stage to help melt the faces of Little Rock as Lonnie. You may have previously seen him as Barry Mann (Beautiful) or his many Ensemble parts at ACT (The Producers). As the Digital Media Manager at TST, Caleb loves working with the theatre community both on and off the stage. Caleb wouldn’t be here without the constant support of his wife, family, and friends, and is eternally grateful for them.

Leah Stewart is excited to make their Studio Theatre debut! Her prior credits include Miriam (Black Nativity, Actors Theatre of Little Rock), and Ilse (Spring Awakening, Actor’s Theatre of Little Rock). She is absolutely elated to take part in Rock of Ages, and hopes you all enjoy the show!

Danny is stoked to rock out the Studio stage and reprise his role as Dennis Dupree. He enjoys performing throughout central Arkansas. He was seen most recently at the Studio in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Some of his favorite Studio Theatre roles include Angus Tuck in Tuck Everlasting and Dennis Dupree in Rock of Ages (2016). He would like to thank Justin and the production staff, his wife Cheryl for her continued support and love, and especially all those who enjoy and support live theatre. You make it all possible. ROCK ON!

Micah Patterson is stoked to return to the Studio Theatre stage after 8 years to reprise the role of Drew Boley in Rock of Ages. Previous credits include Adolfo Pirelli (Sweeney Todd), Riff Raff (Rocky Horror Show), and Ensemble (Hair). Micah is also a former acting apprentice at Serenbe Playhouse in Georgia. Huge thanks to the gnarly cast, crew, and creative team! Get yourself a drink or a few and have a tubular time getting your face melted!!!

Kinsey Potts is ready to rock in the Studio Theatre’s production of Rock of Ages! Previous credits include Cynthia Weil (Beautiful) and Anna (Spring Awakening). Kinsey would like to thank the rad team of people who made this show happen and her family and friends for their constant love and support! It don’t get better than this!

Courtney is just a small town girl who is stoked to be reliving the 80's and rockin' her way back on to the Studio stage! Courtney spends most of her free time at The Studio Theatre as the resident Props Mistress who juggles performing, merch, fundraising and community outreach for the theater. You may recognize her from past performances including: Kinky Boots (Lauren),Xanadu (Kira/Clio), Bonnie & Clyde (Blanche Barrow), Puffs (Sally Perks), or from just seeing her around the theater volunteering in some way. She would like to thank Justin for everything he does for the Studio and the theater community, and her framily for their constant love and support. And thank YOU for supporting the arts! DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'!

Duane Jackson (Hertz) Duane is excited to rock out with this cast to some of his favorite music. Studio Theatre credits: Kinky Boots, Gypsy, Hillary and Clinton, Matilda, Fun Home, Spring Awakening, Elf, The Graduate, and Who’s Holiday (director) Duane has also appeared onstage in productions at Weekend Theater, Argenta Community Theatre, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, and Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre over the last 25+ years. Duane has also ventured into film/TV in several short and 48-hour films, including Foot Soldier, Ladies Night, The Town Where Nobody Lives, The Unbeatable Bixby, and an episode of the PBS series Mystery League.

Peyton Greenwood (Franz Kleinmann) is stoked to bring the 80's back to life with this production! Some previous roles include Moritz Steifel (Spring Awakening), Bobby/Emcee U/S (Cabaret), and Mary Warren (The Crucible). Peyton has always felt closest to home in the theatre, and he hopes to share that through his performance. Thank you to all of those who helped them realize their potential – and taught them to believe it. Get ready to have your faces rocked off!

Evan is a performer born and raised in Little Rock, AR. Excited to return to the TST stage as The Mayor/Ja'Keith, you may have seen him in The Studio Theatre’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Disney’s Descendants, Actors Theatre of Little Rock’s Black Nativity, and The Royal’s Spamalot. He was also seen on screen in the SAG film Three’s A Crowd. He'd like to thank the directing team, TST, and his family and friends for all of their support.

Drew Posey (Stacy Jaxx) is delighted to be a part of the Rock of Ages cast. His past acting credits include Cabaret (Max, sailor, gorilla) at The Studio Theatre, Blood Moon (Mike) at The Rep, and Robin Hood (Sheriff of Nottingham) at A/MFA Children’s Theatre. Drew also teaches technical theatre classes at Pulaski Academy, and his scenic designs have been seen at The Rep, Wildwood, Opera on the Rock, The Studio Theatre, and A/MFA.

Kenzie (Waitress #1/Sherri U/S) is so excited to return to The Studio Theatre stage! She was last seen here as Helga in Cabaret. Kenzie has performed at many theatres across Central Arkansas! Previous performance credits include Campbell (Bring It On!), Urleen (Footloose), Jean Maitland (Stage Door), Lucy (Bright Star), Whatsername (American Idiot), Ensemble (The Producers), Patty/Marty (Grease), and Ensemble (Kinky Boots). She would like to thank J. Pike for putting up with her for yet another show, as well as this slay cast & crew! Enjoy the show!

Paige Anthony Alexander is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a B.F.A. in Dance Performance. Paige has been performing with Arkansas Festival Ballet Since 2010; As well as doing musicals around Little Rock and North Little Rock. Some performance credits include AFB’s productions of Peter Pan (2010), Alice in Wonderland ('11,' 17), Aladdin ('12), Pinocchio ('13), and The Rep’s The Wiz ('12), Elf: The Musical ('14), Disney’s The Little Mermaid ('15), Sister Act ('17) and Chicago ('19); Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre's West Side Story ('16) and Guys and Dolls ('19); ACT's La Cage aux Follies ('16), Sweet Charity ('17), A Chorus Line ('19) Memphis ('22), TST's Kinky Boots ('22), TST’s Cabaret (’23), and TST's Beautiful ('23): The Carole King Musical. Paige is so happy to be back at TST for another show!

Belle is thrilled to return to The Studio Theatre stage. Having performed across Arkansas as Little Red (Into the Woods), Matron Mama Morton (Chicago), Eponine (Les Miserables), and Paulette (Legally Blonde), they believe in the transformative power of live theatre and its ability to inspire and provoke meaningful and necessary conversations.

Izzy is so excited to be back at the studio! Recent credits include: Footlose (Rusty), Beautiful (Marilyn), Batboy (Shelley), and American Idiot (Heather)

Mackenzie is excited to make her Studio Theater debut. She started off with dance and later fell in love with theater in ACT’s White Christmas, her first show. She’s also been seen in Bring it On as a featured dancer and dance captain and One-Ninth in the ensemble both at ACT. Most recently she was in Footloose at the Royal Theaters second stage as a featured dancer. Shout out to everyone coming to see the show and supporting the arts!

Ben Perry is excited to be performing the role of Joey Primo (Lonny U/S) at the Studio Theatre in Rock of Ages. Ben studied acting at Henderson State University where he majored in Theater. No stranger to the stage, Ben has most recently taken on the roles of Dr. Thomas Parker in Batboy the Musical, and Japheth in Children of Eden both at the Weekend Theatre, as well as Augustus Gloop in the Studio’s recent production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He is so thankful for the opportunity to perform with such an outstanding cast, and wants to thank his family and friends for supporting him in all aspects of his life, as well as Justin for giving him this opportunity. LETS ROCK!!!

Cory Williams is excited to be back on the Studio stage after a few years off! You may remember Cory from a few shows in the Studio’s history, including The Play That Goes Wrong (Jonathan), The SpongeBob Musical (Plankton), Matilda the Musical (Mr. Wormwood), The Never ending Story (Artax/Engywook), Urinetown (Hot Blades Harry/Old Man Strong) and Hand to God (Timothy.) Cory is incredibly excited to be sharing the stage with this wife Rosalyn Williams who he’s shared the stage with many times before, they got engaged in a show once, true story, and now they have two kids Lily (3) and Violet (1) who he really hopes are being very good girls right now. For those who support the arts, as well as those about to rock, we salute you!

Rosalyn is glad to be back in her favorite home away from home. You may recognize her from other shows at the Studio Theatre, like Elf (Deb), Matilda the Musical (Miss Wormwood), Hand to God (Margery), and A Christmas Story (Ensemble). Rosalyn would like to thank her family, including her wonderful husband and cast member, Cory, and her beautiful girls, Lily and Violet who were not allowed to audition because if they did, they would upstage her. Let’s get ready to rock!