Aria Hanel
Cinderella
Aria is so excited to be back at MMT for another show!! She’s done almost all the shows at MMT but some of her favorites include Big Fish (Sandra), The Addams Family (Alice), Elf (Doug), and Frozen JR. (Elsa)! She is so grateful to the whole cast and crew (who are so kind and helpful) and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Percy Schumacher
Jack
Percy is very excited to be a part of MMT's production of Into the Woods. Percy has been in a few other MMT musicals besides this production. Some of his roles include: Percy Jackson, Pugsley, and Gingy.
Sophia Anderson
Little Red
Sophia Anderson is 12 years old and a 6th Grader at Westlake Middle School. Sophi has been performing with Melody Musical Theatre since the summer of 2024. She first took the stage as Matilda in her junior show and has loved performing ever since. Her favorite roles include Selina in The Lightning Thief, Michael in Elf the Musical, the Ugly Duckling in Honk!, Anna/Middle Anna in Frozen, Young Fiona in Shrek, and Young Rudolph in Rudolph the Musical. She has also appeared as a Triplet in Dear Edwina and a Flapper Ancestor in The Addams Family. Sophia is grateful to Melody Musical Theatre for giving her so many opportunities to grow and have fun on stage.
Avery Micaletti
Steward
This is my first show with MMT and I love the main and side character roles! This is my first experience with theater, and I love it! Shout out to the bakers wife - for memorizing all of her lines!
Katelyn Haag
Cinderella's Stepmother
August Neil
Baker's Wife
Into the Woods is August's second show with MMT and first leading role in a musical! They would like to shout out their friends and family for the endless amount of support they have given.
Clara Vidmar
The Mysterious Man
Clara loves all things related to musical theater and singing. This will be her 4th show performed with MMT. She has also performed in Annie, Frozen, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Her favorite roles have been Charlie-in-the-Box and Elsa. She would like to thank Chelsey for her support and leadership and all of the awesome people at MMT, as well as her family for their encouragement.
Varah Swingle
Florinda
Varah Swingle is 12 years old and in 6th grade at Century Middle School. This is her second production with MMT, and she is excited to be back on stage! She previously performed in Honk last spring and had a wonderful time being part of the cast. When she’s not at rehearsal, Varah enjoys camping, skiing, arts and crafts, running cross country, swimming on the swim team, participating in FCCLA, and being involved in 4H. She loves staying active and trying new things. Varah would like to give a big thank you to her Mom and Dad for taking her around to rehearsals and always supporting her adventures!
Cora Smith
Lucinda
Hi, I’m Cora and I have done two shows at MMT (3 if you count Frozen Kids). I’m so excited for Into The Woods. Something to note about me is that I have epilepsy, so you might see me seizing sometimes, which just looks like me twitching like crazy. When that happens, just squeeze my shoulder or tell me a joke. My favorite role that I’ve ever played, since I’ve been cast as ensemble characters for my whole MMT career, my favorite role is probably Beaky from Honk! Jr, since that was my first show. Shout-outs to Varah and Katelyn for helping me through my epilepsy!
Abby Jolly
The Witch
Abby got her start with MMT as Mrs. Claus in last year’s production of Rudolph. She’s enjoyed music since elementary school, and started doing theater in middle school. Outside of her love of the stage, she also enjoys reading, writing, and sleeping. She’d like to thank her mom for always supporting her.
Isla Hanel
Narrator
Esther Ehlis
Narrator/Cinderella's Mother
Esther is excited to be doing her first show with MMT! Previous shows include Frozen Jr (Young Elsa), Willy Wonka (Grandma Georgina), and Winnie the Pooh (Pooh's Tummy). In her free time, Esther enjoys reading, playing volleyball, and dancing. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support. Psalm 69:30<3
Bentley Cotter
Milky-White
Nelly Grantham
Granny
Nelly Grantham is thrilled to be performing in her 11th musical with Melody Musical Theatre! She has loved every opportunity to sing, dance, and grow on stage, but her favorite role so far has been the unforgettable Elf Boss in Rudolf. Nelly is so thankful for the supportive, inclusive environment that truly feels like a home away from home. Special thanks to Chelsey and the entire cast and crew for creating a place where she can learn, grow, and have so much fun doing what she loves!
Samuel Williams
The Baker
Emerson Shumate
The Wolf
Emerson (they/them) is thrilled to appear as the Wolf. This is their third show with Melody Musical Theater and the first time they've played a creature that isn't a talking snowman. Their favorite previous roles include Olaf in “Frozen”, Ladahlord in "James and the Giant Peach", and Lurch in The Addams Family." Emerson is an 8th grader at Century Middle School where they enjoy being in the choir. When they're not on stage you might find their nose in a book or writing one. They might also be singing at the top of their lungs. Emerson would like to thank the cast and crew for all of the teamwork it takes to put on this show. Awoooooo!
Grace Douglas
Jack's Mother
I'm ever so grateful to be allowed to participate with such amazing fellow cast-members and I can't believe I've already made it to my fourth ever show with MMT. For this show specifically my favorite roles include Rapunzel's prince, Cinderella's prince, Cinderella, the witch, and the baker's wife. Thank you so much to the wonderful directors, and team for allowing me to participate in this show!
Preston Curtis
Rapunzel's Prince
Preston is thrilled to be in this production of Into the Woods, which he has wanted to perform in since he started theater. This is his 11th show with MMT, with favorite roles including Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, where he enjoyed the comic timing and dark humor, and Buddy the Elf in Elf, showcasing his comedy and singing. Preston also thanks his family for their unwavering support throughout his theatrical journey, as he hopes to continue doing a lot of theater.
Adelynn Anderson
Rapunzel
Adelynn Anderson is a young actress and singer based in Broomfield, Colorado and a freshman at Legacy High School, where she is active in Student Government. When she’s not on stage, she enjoys baking and spending time with friends. Adelynn has been performing with Melody Musical Theatre and other local programs for several years. Her credits include Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family, Grace Farrell in Annie, Emily Hobbs in Elf the Musical, Bobby in Dear Edwina, Ms. Gloop in Willy Wonka, Pig #3 / Mouse #3 in Shrek, Rudolph in Rudolph the Musical, and roles in Big Fish and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. She also appeared as a Worker Chorus member in Hadestown at CenterStage in Louisville, Colorado. Adelynn is an alto-soprano who studies vocal performance and acting with Chelsey Hanel. In addition to performing, she plays the clarinet, ukulele, and guitar—and even has a Southern accent in her toolbox. She is grateful for every opportunity to perform and excited to continue growing as an artist.
Samantha Allingham
Cinderella's Prince
This is Samantha’s 10th show at MMT and her 20th show overall. She would like to thank her cast for being amazing people to work with and her family for always supporting her.
Sam Ruby
Director
Sam is thrilled to be working on his 3rd show at Melody. You may have seen him as Donkey in last Summer's production of "Shrek", or seen his directorial debut with Melody: "Rudolph". In his "free" time, Sam teaches English during the day, and tutors executive function skills in the evenings. He has also worked as a cast/crew member at Town Hall Arts Center. He is extremely proud of this cast, and is inspired everyday by their hard work. Sam would like to thank his family, friends, production team, and the Melody staff for being the best. Enjoy the Show!
Zavi Houser
Assistant Director
Zavi Houser (she/her) is thrilled to make her artistic debut at Melody with Into the Woods Jr! She is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre with a Minor in Dance at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Her favorite performance credits include The Great Comet of 1812, Rent, and Ragtime. When not working on a show, Zavi enjoys songwriting, teaching, creating choreography, photography, and content creation. Follow her journey @zavigrace_mt (Instagram/TikTok)
Rochelle Vereide
Choreographer
Rochelle Vereide grew up in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains where her love for dance began. She first achieved an Associate of Arts Degree in Dance Performance from Casper College, WY. Then finished with two Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Dance Choreography & Musical Theatre from Colorado Mesa University. She performed with A-WOL Dance Collective and Polaris Dance Theatre in the Pacific Northwest. Later she choreographed multiple musicals for Lanai Academy of Performing Arts in Lanai, HI. Now she has returned home to Colorado to be with her family and friends and continue her passion for creating dance for our youth and community alike. This is her first show with MMT! “Thank you to the cast and crew for a memorable experience!”
Pat Kruetzer
Set Designer/Builder
Sadie Gonzales
Assistant Stage Manager
Sadie graduated from MSU Denver in 2024 with a B.A. in Theatre and Journalism. They have worked on numerous shows both on stage and behind the scenes. Most recently, they worked on Tor2uga: A Heart of a Pirate (Director & Sabine) MMT’s Rudolph (Costume Designer), The Taming of Hook for the Santa Fe Ren Faire (Director). They are so excited to be working with MMT on this project and can’t wait for the audience to take a trip… Into the Woods!
Zander Sturgeon
Follow Spot Operator
This marks Zander's 2nd production at MMT providing tech support. Zander also stared as Mr. Warbucks in MMT's presentation of Annie Jr, in addition to a member of Glee Club in 2024.
Madison White
Sound
This is Madison’s 7th show with MMT. She has enjoyed being on the technical crew for Elf, Honk, Elephant & Piggie, Frozen, Shrek, Rudolph, and Into the Woods. Before joining MMT Madison was on the technical crew during her 7th and 8th grade years at Century Middle School and her 11th and 12th grade years at Mountain Range High School. Madison was introduced to MMT by her best friend and cast member, Nelly, and enjoyed being apart of the audience before joining the amazing cast and crew at MMT. In Madison’s spare time she likes to attend concerts, volunteer at the animal shelter, hangout with friends, and have family game nights. She looks forward to continuing to grow and learn with MMT and to help wherever she can.
Liliana Eurich
Costume Designer
Liliana Eurich (Costume Manager/Designer) is excited to be working with MMT for the first time. This being her first design/coordinator role outside of college, she is glad she's been given the chance to work on one of her favorite musicals. Liliana has spent the last 4 years as the Costume Coordinator for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's (CSF) Camp Shakespeare and has served as the Costume Designer for The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies' production of The Little Mermaid Jr. She continues to work as a Stitcher for CSF during the summer seasons and Stitcher for Opera Colorado during the fall and spring. She would like to shout out her partner, Wulfgar, for helping get the costumes ready to go during crunch time and acting as an unofficial assistant. She would also like to shout out Chelsey, Zavi, and Sadie for their additional costume help throughout the process~