Meet the Cast!
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Rowan Bilker (Teen 1)
Rowan is thrilled to be taking part in The Snow Must Go On! She would like to give all the glory and thanks to God! You may have seen Rowan recently as Anastasia in Anastasia Jr. She has been in theater since second grade, her first show was the NCP 2017 Christmas Show where she played an elf! She is also involved in Speech and Debate, Hoover Pep Club, her church’s praise team, and more! She thanks her mom, brother, dad, and all the friends and family who have supported her dreams. Luke 12:27-28
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Austin Weaver (Teen 2)
Austin is thrilled to be a part of the cast of “The Snow Must Go On”! Austin is an 8th grade student at North Canton Middle School. He partakes in choir, speech and debate, and other fun activities! He is also currently playing Captain Hook in Peter Pan Jr. at his middle school! You could’ve caught him last in “Hadestown”, where he performed as a worker. He hopes you have an amazing time here at “The Snow Must Go On”!
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Ian Schenck (Teen 3)
Ian is so excited to be apart of The SNOW Must Go On! Ian is a freshman at Hoover High School and has been with NCP and Hoover Hall for years. He has recently been a part of Hadestown: Teen Edition (NCP), Music Man Jr. (Hoover Hall) and Anastasia Jr. (NCP)! Ian wants to thank his family, friends, and directors for all of their support!
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Elle Tamulewicz (Teen 4)
Elle is a freshman at Hoover High School and from a young age has always loved theater. Elle has been performing at NCP for more than seven years. Throughout this time she has had so many amazing opportunities including Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Alice (Alice Through the Looking Glass), and Tamatoa (Moana). Elle is so incredibly grateful for all of the shows she has been in, the casts and people she has meet along the way, and the unwavering support of NCP and her family.
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Avery Lute (Teen 5)
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Emma Mead (Teen 5)
Emma is so excited to be part of the cast of The Snow Must Go On! Emma has been in various shows at NCP and at school, including Beauty and the Beast Jr. as Babette and Music Man Jr. as Mrs. Squires. Emma is so excited to bring this show to you and hopes you enjoy!
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Pat Downing (Adult Ensemble)
Pat is in his 34th year with Canton City schools as a math and technology resource teacher. He has coached HS soccer for 32 years, including the last 8 as head coach at Canton Central Catholic. His theater journey began in 2009 at NCP with his 18-year-old daughter Madeline. Since then, he has performed in over 20 shows with NCP, Avenue Arts, and Weathervane. Memorable roles include Trekkie Monster (Avenue, W), Charlie Aiken (August Osage County), Ernie Cusack (Rumors), and co-hosting fundraisers.
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Cheryl Robinson (Adult Ensemble)
After working and playing at many theaters across the country, including Roundabout Theatre Company (NYC), Florida Studio Theatre (Sarasota), Ford's Theatre (DC), and most recently Columbus Children's Theatre, Cheryl is excited to be joining her daughter, Eva Robinson, on stage at NCP! She loves getting to be part of this positive, inclusive experience for the kids and teens. She hopes everyone in the audience is having as much fun as the cast is on stage! Happy Holidays!
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Lauren Schulman (Adult Ensemble)
Lauren is thrilled to make her acting debut as a member of the ensemble! A proud member of the NCP family for many years, Lauren has loved volunteering and working behind the scenes. She would like to thank her friends, family, and the NCP community for their support! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her wife and many animals.
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Flynn Bryson (Teen Ensemble)
Flynn is so excited to perform in his first stage production. He is a sixth grader at Jackson Memorial Middle school. He has participated in many theatre camps such as 2 years at Barberton Magical Theater K.I.D Camp and Theatre 815 Youth Summer Theatrical Class. He plays percussion in the school band and has participated in Jackson youth wrestling and youth football. He would like to thank the directors for giving him his first opportunity to shine on stage.
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David 'Wylan' Evans (Teen Ensemble)
Wylan has been performing since he was 6 years old, starting out as an elephant in The Jungle Book. He was recently seen as Mike Teevee in Willy Wonka and Count Leopold in Anastasia. Wylan loves music – his favorite band is Metallica and he plays the piano and guitar. He also participates in Boy Scouts, band, and soccer. Wylan would like to thank his friends and family for their support and above all, he would like to thank God for all of His blessings.
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Reese Doll (Teen Ensemble)
Reese plays the French Horn in the 8th grade band at Louisville. She is also in Choir which she enjoys a lot! Her dreams are to become an actress and see the world! She enjoys singing, listening to music, reading, drawing and spending time with family.
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Caleb Johnson (Teen Ensemble)
Caleb began performing in shows at the North Canton Playhouse in 2017 when he was just 7 years old! He has grown to love the place, the directors and choreographers, and all the friends he has made along the way. NCP is a safe place, where he feels welcomed and like he truly matters.
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Olivia McCann (Teen Ensemble)
Olivia is excited to be part of The Snow Must Go On! She is currently a 6th grader at North Canton Middle School. She saw her first show at NCP at four years old and fell in love with theater. She got involved with NCP as soon as she was old enough and has been in numerous shows and workshops since then. She has loved every minute!
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Kellan O’Neill (Teen Ensemble)
Kellan LOVES to shine on stage! His favorite theatrical roles include Young Simba in "Lion King Jr." (St. Paul), Crush in "Finding Nemo Jr." (St. Paul), LeFou in "Beauty and the Best Jr." (NCP), Gleb in "Anastasia Jr." (NCP), the Mayor of Munchkin City in "Wizard of Oz" (Stage Door), and Les in GlenOak High School's production of "Newsies." When not on stage, you can find him working hard on the soccer field. He wants to thank his family and friends for all of their continuous support!
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Eva Robinson (Teen Ensemble)
Eva is super excited to be a part of The Snow Must Go On! Not only does she love it because she is a Christmas enthusiast, but also because after frequenting the NCP stage over the past few years, this time her mom, Cheryl Robinson, is joining her! Eva is in 7th grade at Oakwood Middle School, and she is active in band, select choir, church choir, and the Oakwood spring musical. Eva would like to wish everyone a joyous and fun-filled Holiday season!
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Isabella Smith (Teen Ensemble)
Isabella is so grateful to perform with this cast and theater! She has performed in other shows, including portraying Cindy Lou Who in a Christmas variety show. This is her first performance at NCP, but she is a long-time fan, attending showings of Something Rotten!, Anastasia, and Hadestown: TEEN EDITION. She would like to thank Lexi Johnson, Tyler Jensen, Dana Schulman, and her family for always supporting her. She wishes you all a Merry Christmas and hopes you enjoy the show!!
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Savannah Stein (Teen Ensemble)
Savannah is excited to be part of her first NCP production. At 12 years old, she is an active member of the North Canton Middle School Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band. Savannah previously performed in The Music Man Jr. last spring. She extends her gratitude to the cast, crew, and directing team for their dedication and hard work in bringing this production to life.
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Adelyn Thompson (Teen Ensemble)
Adelyn is a 5th grader at St. Michael School, making her debut with North Canton Playhouse as part of the teen ensemble in The Snow Must Go On! She previously played Cindy Lou Who in Seussical Jr. and was part of the ensemble in Footloose: Youth Edition, under the direction of Canton Theatre Kids. Adelyn is thrilled to continue her journey in musical theatre and is excited to grow as a performer with each new opportunity.
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Evelyn Whitesmith (Teen Ensemble)
Evie has been on the stage acting, singing and dancing since she was 3 years old. She is so grateful for the North Canton Playhouse where she has met many friends and continues to have great theatrical experiences. Past roles include Littlest Party Girl in Canton ballet Nutcracker, Grandma Tala in Moana Junior, Young Anna in Frozen Junior, Gingy in Shrek Junior and Nemo in Finding Nemo Junior. She would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support.
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Aiden Brown (Kids Ensemble)
Aiden is an energetic and charismatic 11-year-old making his musical debut. Known for his vibrant personality, Aiden is thrilled to bring his enthusiasm to the stage. When not rehearsing, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing soccer, and video games. Grateful for the support of loved ones, Aiden is excited to learn and grow as a performer. He hopes to inspire others to try something new. He can’t wait for everyone to see The SNOW Must Go On!
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Scarlett Busby (Kids Ensemble)
Scarlett Busby is a 4th grader at Avondale Elementary School. At the age of 8 she found comfort & friends in Avenue Arts, performing in two of their junior musicals. In 2023, she performed in NDPAA’s production of The SpongeBob Musical. She joined her NDPAA friends again this past summer for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When she’s not singing, dancing, or acting, she’s cosplaying, watching anime, or reading manga under the covers—well after bedtime.
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Cassidy Cecil (Kids Ensemble)
Cassidy is in the 5th grade at North Canton Intermediate, and this is her first show for at the Playhouse! She is nervous but so excited for her first time on stage! She has enjoyed meeting new people and getting to join the Playhouse community. Some of her favorite hobbies are math, reading, and roller skating. She would like to thank NCP for casting her in her first play!
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Lillian Moss (Kids Ensemble)
Lillian Moss is super excited to be part of the kids ensemble! She is a fourth grader at Lake Elementary and loves to participate in any theater opportunity that comes her way. She has been part of Trick-or-Tune the past two years, various roles in A Mermaid Tale at On Pointe Arts, and Lucky in Lake PASS camp. Lilly would like to thank her parents, her brother, and her friends and family for all of their love and support! :)
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Jianna O’Neill (Kids Ensemble)
Jianna is THRILLED to be a part of the NC Playhouse! She has performed in the ensemble in “Finding Nemo Jr.” (St. Paul), as an orphan in “Annie Jr.” (St. Paul), and as Sasha/ensemble in “Anastasia Jr.” (NCP). When she is not singing or dancing, you can find her on the soccer or softball field, or on the volleyball or basketball court. She also loves fashion design and makeup! She wants to thank her family for all of their support.
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Mary Printz (Kids Ensemble)
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Alaina Rados (Kids Ensemble)
Alaina Rados is a 3rd grader at North Canton Intermediate School. Alaina watched the ‘Music Man’ performance last year, and participated in her 2nd grade ‘Rockin around the 50s’, school show, and has loved the arts ever since. She is now ready to make her stage debut with North Canton Playhouse. Outside, Alaina is involved with cheerleading, riding her bike, and loves to sing. In school, her favorite subjects are ELA, Math, and Art class.
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Betty Shea (Kids Ensemble)
Betty Shea is a third grader who loves reading and school. She has a passion for theater and singing. She swims competitively for Nemesis at the North Canton YMCA, and sings in the choir at church. Betty would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support.
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Tori Smurr (Kids Ensemble)
Tori is a fourth grader at Watson Elementary in Perry. She is one of four girls, so singing and dancing has always been a part of her life. After being inspired in the audience supporting her two older sisters, Riley and Sydney, and cousin Peyton, in several plays/musicals it is her turn to take the stage! This is her first production and she is so excited to be onstage as a sock kid. She is honored to be part of the kids ensemble!
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Maria Welsted (Kids Ensemble)
Maria is in third grade at North Canton Intermediate. She enjoys music, theater, tennis and pickleball. She is excited to be a part of The Snow Must Go On! Maria would like to thank NCP, family and friends for their support.