Lightning Thief cast list

April 25, 2025

Thank you to everyone who auditioned! We are so excited about this cast and getting to work with all of you! 


Cast List


Percy Jackson...........................James Green 

Annabeth ....................................Katie Mastrosimone 

Grover.............................................Elliot Polson 

Luke .................................................Walker North 

Sally Jackson ............................Eva Farmer 

Clarisse .........................................Lily Davis

Mr. Brunner aka Chiron.......TBA  

Charon ..........................................Lily Stewart 

Mrs. Dodds .................................Audrey Shull 

Gabe Ugliano ...........................Abel Hegeman

Ares .................................................Silas Warrior 

Poseidon ......................................Coleman Hodges 

Hades ............................................Megan Peterson 

Mr. D aka Dionysus ...............Oscar Gnojek 

Selena Beauregard ..............Alaina Shipley 

Kate Gardner ............................Adelaide Kiene 

The Oracle ..................................Atticus Lauer 

Aunty Em .....................................Ida Hegeman

Squirrel...........................................Abby Horn 

Greyhound Passenger 1.....Annie Dahlstrand 

Greyhouse Passenger 2....Ellie Strickland 

Train Conductor......................Lydia Beat 

Echidna.........................................Olivia Fritz 

Newscaster ...............................Edward LaPlant 

Farmer ..........................................Aiden Toms 

Bianca ...........................................Megan Rinnert 

James Brown ............................Nelson Lewis 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.......Oliver Jepsen Pike 

Kurt Cobain ...............................Ezra Nelson 

Janis Joplin.................................Ash Palmateer 

DJ Cerebus.................................Spencer Carroll 

Nancy Bobofit...........................Sapphire Comfort 

Young Thalia ............................Madelyn Phillips 

Young Annabeth ...................Bridget Kirkpatrick-Tripler 

Young Grover...........................Micah Shipley 

Young Luke.................................Luca White 

Mrs. Dodd’s Furies ................Evie Thiessen and Eva Gammill 


Echo’s, the Oracle Chorus 

Eden Gehri 

Sam Hamill 

Eloise McKeever

Alayna Terfler


Vienna Children’s Choir 

Olivia Clifford 

Leanna Deitrich 

Elise DeVader 

Grace Goodison

Annie Leahew 

Kinley Thiessen


Statues for Medusa 

Molly Black 

Karianna Hall

Evelyn Hurst 

Willow Terfler 


The Dead 

Harper Cordt 

Izzy Hoskinson 

Aria Hutchinson 

MJ Kramer 

Sloan Spader 

Performance dates: June 27, 28

Tickets on sale June 1

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It's about the connections

By Jamie Ulmer • July 8, 2025
I recently spent a week attending the American Association of Community Theatre’s biennial national festival. The main focus of the festival is performances by 12 shows selected through a series of state and regional festivals held around the country. But there’s much more to gatherings like this than just seeing shows. With workshops and exhibits, there’s always something new to learn—or something important to be reminded of. And of course, there are meetings—lots of meetings. I just wrapped up serving eight years on the organization’s board of directors. Most importantly, though, are the connections. In fact, that was one of the themes of the festival: “Theatre connects us all.” The hundreds of people in attendance represented the full range of community theatres, from small, all-volunteer organizations to multi-million-dollar institutions. Everyone shared the same connection—a passion for telling stories that strengthen our communities. Regardless of size or scope, we all face many of the same basic challenges. Whether in a formal workshop or a spontaneous conversation in the lobby, we came together to share, learn, and help each other thrive. You don’t have to attend a national festival to find that connection. You’ll feel it in the audience at events like our upcoming Penguin Project production of The Little Mermaid JR. , or with our Vintage Players and their reimagined annual showcase. We invite you to explore how you can become more involved at TL—perhaps by attending one of our upcoming volunteer open houses (details coming soon). It’s truly amazing what happens when we gather as a community to watch, play, and grow together. Theatre truly connects us all—and helps us all thrive—something we can all agree we need now more than ever. See you at the theatre, Jamie Ulmer Executive Director
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Welcome new Vintage Players director

By Emily Giles • July 2, 2025

Escape to those summer vibes

By Jamie Ulmer • June 2, 2025
What better way to kick off those laid-back summer vibes than with our season-closing musical, Escape to Margaritaville ? The music of Jimmy Buffett invites us to relax and enjoy ourselves—and let’s be honest, we could all use a little “License to Chill.” But what is it about Buffett and his music that inspired devoted fans, restaurants, resorts, and of course, a Broadway musical? Now, I’m no Parrothead, but it doesn’t take much to see the appeal. Buffett’s music blends multiple genres and sounds—country, rock, and Caribbean influences—that celebrate escapism, a relaxed attitude, and that unmistakable “beach life” feeling. His songs are relatable. We all want to find joy, freedom, and sometimes a little redemption, preferably with a dash of humor. It all adds up to a timeless appeal. Buffett’s music is custom-made for summer BBQs, sipping drinks poolside, or just taking a mental vacation in the middle of a hectic workday. That music, of course, led to an entire culture around being a Parrothead - Hawaiian shirts, margaritas, and chill vibes became the trademarks of devoted fans who try not to take life too seriously. And then there’s the business empire, which may contribute most to the enduring celebration of the “Buffett lifestyle,” even after his passing. He turned his persona into a brand—complete with restaurants, resorts (including one opening just down the road in a few weeks), and more. So now, it’s time to sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy your official start to summer. Enjoy the show, Jamie Ulmer Executive Director
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