Meet the Cast
LIAM BARKER (Ensemble) is a homeschool student from Mason. He began his musical career with Inspiring Arts in Newsies in 2019 and has been seen in McBride's Call, Bye-Bye Birdie, and the previous two productions of Legacy. He wants to thank his parents for being a great example of Christ to him.
TESSA BARNES (Ensemble) is 14 and in the 8th grade. She has most recently been seen onstage in Inspiring Arts’ production of A Christmas Carol, and before that, Horizons of Gold. She would like to thank her mom for driving her all over the place and her sister Lacie for all of the vocal help.
BRYNN BOGAN (Ensemble) is from Mason and attends Mason Middle School. She was last onstage in the prologue cast of Inspiring Arts' A Christmas Carol. She would like to thank her Mom And Dad for all their support, as well as the Inspiring Arts crews at summer camp for all they have taught her!
JOHN BOLSER (Ensemble) is a homeschool graduate residing in Liberty Township. His latest role with Inspiring Arts was Nephew Fred in A Christmas Carol. He hopes everyone enjoys the holidays and has a very merry Christmas!
ZACHARY BOONE (Ensemble) is a 6th grader at Charis Classical Academy. He’s been seen as Smart Kid in the Christmas Carol Prologue and as part of the ensemble in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Zachary would like to thank his mom for always helping him and encouraging him.
ELEANOR BOYS (Ensemble) is an 8th grader at Charis Classical Academy. She was last seen onstage as a milkmaid in Inspiring Arts' Cinderella, and is excited to be in her fifth Inspiring Arts show. She would like to thank her parents for their incredible support and Mrs. Kenniv for teaching her to dance spontaneously.
AUDREY BURGDORF (Dance Ensemble) is a homeschool senior and will be pursuing worship ministry after high school. She has been seen as the Ghost of Christmas Past in Inspiring Arts' A Christmas Carol, and Kim MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie. She would love to thank her parents for sitting through her shouts of anguish as she struggled over what to write for this bio. Enjoy the show!!
LYDIA BURKHARD (Edith Longfellow) is in 9th grade at Charis Classical Academy. She was last seen onstage in Inspiring Arts' Cinderella in the ensemble. Her favorite role she's ever play is this show because she's finally tall enough to do the cool stuff. She would like to thank Mrs. Kenniv (and Mrs. Marsh) for allowing her to be in the show as well as her amazing prop mom. Enjoy!
MICAH BURKHARD (Charlie Longfellow) is a homeschool senior from West Chester. He was last seen in Inspiring Arts' Cinderella as a waltzer. He thanks the amazing prop lady and his real/show sister for being so supportive and encouraging. He hopes you enjoy the show!
AUDREY BUSH
(Ensemble) is from West Chester and attends Classical Conversations in the Challenge B Program. She was last on stage with Inspiring Arts as the Costume Designer in A Christmas Carol prologue. She dedicates her performance to Kerry Marsh who inspires her to work hard. (And Kerry loves her!!) 
MYLEIGH CARLSON
(Ensemble) works as an assistant teacher at the Fairfield Educational Building. She was in Inspiring Arts' Legacy in 2021 and cannot wait to bring this wonderful show to life again this year! She wants to thank her grandmother for agreeing to do this wonderful show with her! 
TESSA COOPER
(Shopping Girl) is from Mason, and attends Mason Middle School. She really enjoyed playing Olaf in Frozen with Royal, and being onstage with Inspiring Arts in Christmas Carol and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She wants to give a shout out to her family for always supporting her and helping her with my parts. She hopes you enjoy the show! 
SOPHIA COX (Anne Longfellow) is a fifth grader attending Mars Hill Academy. She recently performed as Jasmine in MHA's Aladdin, and as Want/ensemble in Inspiring Arts' A Christmas Carol. She dedicates her performance to her mom, without whom none of this would be possible! She's grateful to Beth, Kerry and Inspiring Arts for this opportunity! Merry CHRISTmas!
WILL CRUTCHER (Ensemble) graduated from the University of Cincinnati. He was recently featured as the Voice of Monarch at Johnson & Johnson. He dedicates this performance to his wife and kids to inspire them to try new things!
HEAVEN DIASTELLO
(Ensemble) is an aspiring musician and vocalist and hopes to start recording in studio this year! She lives in Springdale, and this is her second performance with Inspiring Arts. The theme “keep the faith” is close to her heart because her faith in God and His presence in her life is what brings her through the impossible. 
SPENCER FLAHERTY
(Ensemble) is in 8th grade at Kings Junior High and was a seagull in their production of The Little Mermaid, and Eddy in The Yellow Boat with the Mason Community Players. He also enjoys playing soccer, lacrosse, his trumpet, scouting, and his youth group. He would like to thank his mom for being so supportive of his interests. 
ANNA GALLIER (Ensemble) is a homeschooled sophomore from Liberty Twp. She was last on stage with Inspiring Arts as a horse and in the ensemble in Cinderella. She would like to thank Beth Kenniv for this amazing show. And also thank her parents for taking her to and from practices along with everything else. Enjoy the show. Joshua 1:9
CARISSA GALLIER (Ensemble) is a homeschool student from Liberty Twp. Her last theater performance was a cow girl in Inspiring Arts' Summer Spotlight camp "Romp'in Out West." She would like to thank Mrs. Kerry Marsh and Mrs. Beth Kenniv for giving her this opportunity to be in their amazing theater company! Also thanks to her Dad & Mom for letting her be in this musical & for everything they did to help.
KATHERINE GARRISON (Kate) is a homeschool senior. Her favorite roles have been Emily in Our Town and Cookie in It Happened on Route 66 at Learning Tree West Branch Co-op , Queen Moria Morevna in The Warrior Queen at Cedarville University theater camp and Sally Anderson in Inspiring Arts' A Christmas Carol. She wants to thank her parents, for never giving up on her, and believing even when she didn’t. She also thanks God for everything.
WILL GROSS (Ensemble) is from West Chester where he is an eighth grade homeschooler. Will was last seen in the prologue of Inspiring Arts’ A Christmas Carol and before that was a lost boy in Peter Pan, Jr., and the Sultan in Aladdin, Jr. Will wants to thank his friends in the cast and friends and family who came to the show to support him.
ELIJAH HAMM (Complaining Newsie) lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. He made his stage debut in Inspiring Arts' production of A Christmas Carol in the Prologue cast in 2023. Elijah dedicates this show to his grandpa (Jim) who is battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and is a fellow lover of all things cheese.
ELIZABETH HAMM (Ensemble) is a homeschooled senior from Cincinnati, Ohio. She's super excited to be performing alongside her brother in her first show with Inspiring Arts and, well... her first theater show EVER! She thanks her family and friends who encouraged her, and she would like to dedicate the show to her grandpa who couldn’t come watch. Enjoy the show!
ELYANA HARALDSEN
(Ensemble) is a homeschooled senior, aspiring barista, and professional klutz. You may have seen her onstage as a policeman, dancing elf/spooky ghost, or Cinderella’s footman. She sends love to her fellow cast & crew, and would like to thank her people for being her constant (love you Mom!) and above all, her Heavenly Father<3 2 Corinthians 12:9 
KAIYA HARALDSEN
(Ensemble) lives in Franklin Ohio. She is a homeschool gal and competitive dancer. Her previous roles include Pooh bear in Winnie the Pooh, Marta in The Sound of Music and is exited to be onstage for the first time with Inspiring Arts. She would like to thank her amazing family, especially her older sister for inspiring her every day:) 
JAMES HOLDER (Loud Mouth Newsie) previously appeared onstage with Inspiring Arts in A Christmas Carol as Jonathon, and in the first iteration of Legacy as Charlie Brown. James says, “Theatre is my thing,” but he also enjoys his robotics team Lego Legion (where he learned the word ‘iteration’). Shout out to his Sunday school teachers Adam and Jeremy and to the GOAT: Jacob Meadors.
HANNAH HOWARD
(Ensemble) is from Hamilton and is thrilled to be a part of Legacy! Her favorite role to date was Helena from Inspiring Arts' A Midsummer Night's Dream, and she was last seen as Bunsen in Inspiring Art’ production of Newsies. Hannah is eager to help bring this meaningful show to life. 
BRIGHTON HUMMER
(William) is a 2020 OSU grad who works in software sales in Deer Park. He was last seen as Lord Pinkleton in IAP’s Cinderella, crying to the town about local weather and sports. Enjoy the show and Merry Christmas! 
CAMDON HUTCHINSON
(Ensemble) is a sophomore at Mars Hill Academy. He would like to thank all those who have poured their hearts into this beautiful show. He has loved being a part of Inspiring Arts since he joined the cast for Bye Bye Birdie. He hopes you see the true meaning of Christmas through this show! 
ELENA JAEGER (Mary) is a senior at Lakota East this year. She was recently seen as Elsa in Frozen Jr. and Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia at East and is excited to be in her second Inspiring Arts show! She would like to thank her parents for being her constant support!
KELLY JOHNSON (Helen) recently graduated from UC, and currently works in marketing at Matthew 25 Ministries. She was most recently on stage as Ella in Cinderella with Inspiring Arts this past summer. She is so grateful to the IA community for reviving her love of theater! She hopes this production will help you ring in the Christmas spirit!
JOVAN KENNIV (Ensemble) is in 11th grade. His latest performance was in the ensemble in Inspiring Arts' Cinderella. He would like to dedicate his performance to his cast members for being awesome, and he hopes you enjoy the show.
AVA LEDGERWOOD (Carol) is a senior at Lebanon High School. Her first-ever show was Inspiring Arts' Cinderella this past summer, where she also played Rapunzel in the princess tea party. She would like to thank her family, friends, and especially her mom for encouraging her to pursue her dreams, and, most importantly, pursue The Lord.
APRIL LEWIS (Ensemble) is a homeschooling mother of three from Sycamore Township. She was recently seen as Madame in Inspiring Arts' Cinderella. April would like to thank the Inspiring Arts family for creating true community and celebrating creativity and beauty through the performing arts.
DELANEY LEWIS (Ensemble) is a fifth grader from Sycamore Township. She was most recently in the Prologue cast of Inspiring Arts' A Christmas Carol. She loves tap and jazz dancing.
EVAN LEWIS
(Ensemble) is an eighth grader from Sycamore Township. This is his third show with Inspiring Arts. He's participated in Inspiring Arts' Summer Spotlight for 6 years and is excited to be a part of this show with many friends! |
SOPHIE LYON
(Energetic Newsie) is a 7th grader at Charis Classical Academy. She was also in Inspiring Arts’ A Christmas Carol, Horizons of Gold, and Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She’s proud of her friend Ruthie for performing in her first play!- Psalm119:7 
RACHEL MABRY (Modern Mom) from Maineville is a homeschool mom of 4 with 4 dogs, 2 cats, 15 hens and 4 goats! She was Margaret Thomas in Inspiring Arts Horizons of Gold and has been blessed to be a part of all 3 Legacy shows! She would like to thank her husband Nathan for joining her onstage many times and Beth Kenniv and her team for writing such a beautiful story.
NATHAN MABRY (Longfellow) dedicates his show to Kerry Marsh, who makes his bio dream come true...
He hails from the town of Maineville fair, A lover of stories, with wisdom to share. In Legacy, he walks in the poet’s stride, Past roles, on many a stage, with pride. Thanks to the cast, and joy to the crowd, May Christmas bring cheer, hearts warm and loud. 
FAITH MARSH (Swing Dancer) works for I.D.E.S. (International Disaster Emergency Service) in Indianapolis, traveling to U.S. disaster sites and international project sites to take pictures and videos. But she spends her free time working with Inspiring Arts! She'd like to thank her mom, who edited this bio because Faith was on a disaster site when the bios were due. Also because she loves her mom.
JACKIE MASON
(Ensemble) got her start in theatre as a munchkin in The Wizard of Oz and has only recently realized that this tracks. She was last seen in Inspiring Arts’ Cinderella and is thrilled to be working with her favorite humans again. She thanks Jesus for being her Lord and Savior and her Dad for teaching her how to make faces in the mirror. 
JOY MASON (Caroline) is a 2023 graduate of Little Miami High School. She was most recently seen as Marie in Inspiring Arts' Cinderella. She hopes you enjoy the show!
SAMANTHA MASON
(Ensemble) is attending the Warren County Career Center for Dental Assisting. She was last onstage with Inspiring Arts in the ensemble for Cinderella. She also played Aurora in Inspiring Arts' princess tea party. Samantha is excited to perform with her family and friends in bringing this original Christmas story to life. 
JACOB MEADORS
(Swing Dancer /Waltzer) is excited to get back on stage with Inspiring Arts' Legacy. He dedicates this performance to all of the great folks on (and off) stage who make the experience worth the trouble. Thank you! 
KATIE MOORE (Waltzer) is a freshman at the Moore Family Academy for Extreme Bookworms. She has appeared in many Inspiring Arts musicals, including Cinderella in 2024 and Legacy 2: Electric Boogaloo in 2021. She hopes you enjoy Legacy 3: The Return of the Faith. Merry Christmas!
ADDELIN NEWMAN (Ensemble) is a senior at Lebanon High School and a professional ice cream scooper at Whits Frozen Custard. Her favorite show to be in was IA’s McBride’s Call. She would like to thank her dad for always encouraging her to be adventurous and hopes you love the show!
MIKE NEWMAN
(Modern Dad) lives in Lebanon, pastors The Gathering in Maineville, is married to Hannah (21 years!) and has four lovely daughters. He was last seen as the Jacob character in McBride’s Call and Joseph Pulitzer in Newsies. Mike is so thankful to God that he can do this musical with his daughters. 
RUTHIE NEWMAN
(Ensemble) attends charis classical Academy in Mason, and lives in Lebanon. She enjoys giving herself haircuts, sneaking ice cream out of the freezer and beating up all her sisters. This is her first show with inspiring arts and she is super excited to be a part of such a talented community. 
JOSIAS NG (Charming Newsie) is a homeschooled seventh-grader from Mason OH. He was last on stage with IAP in A Christmas Carol. He would like to thank the IAP team for this wonderful show and his parents (sometimes his sister) for driving him to rehearsals. He wishes you a very Merry Christmas and hopes you enjoy the show!
ELLIE ROBBINS
(Ensemble) is a 5th grader at Charis Classical Academy. Ellie performed as Nana and a pirate in Encore's Peter Pan Jr, and was last seen in the Prologue for Inspiring Arts' A Christmas Carol. Ellie would like to thank her big sister, Emma, for spending so much time singing and dancing with her in the basement to get her ready for being on stage! 
EMMA ROBBINS
(Ensemble) from West Chester is a Freshman at Charis Classical Academy. Emma has been seen as Starkey the pirate in Encore's Peter Pan and in the ensemble of Inspiring Arts' Cinderella. She would like to thank her parents for their continuous support and love. 
LUKE ROBBINS (Modern Bro) is a 6th grader at Charis Classical Academy. Luke was last seen as a Cratchit kid in Inspiring Arts' A Christmas Carol. He would like to thank his parents for encouraging him to pursue theater!
BETHANY ROBERTSON
(Ensemble) goes to classical conventions in Farfield. She was last on stage for Inspiring Art’s Cinderella, and wants to thank her family for always coming. She hopes you enjoy the show! 
CAMILIA ROE (Ensemble) is Homeschooled in Fairfield. She was in Inspiring Art's "A Christmas Carol" and several summer spotlight shows. She really appreciates all the encouraging people in the cast that have been so kind.
LILIANA ROE (Allice Longfellow) is currently enrolled in classical conversations in Deerfield. She was last seen onstage in Inspiring Art's Cinderella. She would like to thank her parents for their continued love and encouragement. She would also like to thank all the amazing peeps at Inspiring Arts for creating such an positive and uplifting community.
TYNDALE ROE (Ensemble) is a homeschooler from Fairfield. He has enjoyed being a part of Inspiring Art’s Horizons of Gold and most recently Cinderella, where he enjoyed stomping around in really cool boots. He is grateful to be part of such an incredible team, and he would like to give a special thanks to his sister Liliana, for first encouraging him to try theatre.
KYLE ROSA (Frank) is a Junior at the University of Cincinnati studying Cybersecurity. He is thrilled to be returning to IAP after playing Lord Pinkleton in Cinderella, as well as performing in Legacy for the third time! He would like to family, friends, and three cats for their constant love and support. Enjoy the show!
EVELYN ROSS (Young Carol) is 13 and in 7th grade. This is her 4th show with Inspiring Arts. She was onstage with Inspiring Arts in the children's ensembles of Best Christmas Pageant Ever and Horizons of Gold. Most recently, she was a Cratchit sister in A Christmas Carol. She is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the cast, and hopes you enjoy the show!
SYDNEY ROSS (Ensemble) is 11 and in 5th grade. This is her 3rd show with Inspiring Arts. She played Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, and was in the children's ensemble of Horizons of Gold. She hopes this will be a good opportunity for everyone to see the beauty of theater. She thanks her mom for spending many hours driving her to rehearsals. Enjoy the show!
NOAH SCHECHTER
(Ensemble) is a homeschool student. He has appeared in Inspiring Arts' Bye Bye Birdie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and A Christmas Carol (Prologue Cast). He would like to thank Inspiring Arts for this opportunity to perform and to his parents for driving him where he needs to go! 
JOSHUA SIGG (Ensemble) is a homeschool student in Classical Conversations. He is delighted to return to the IAP stage after making his debut last year in the Ensemble of A Christmas Carol. Joshua would like to thank the Lord for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing organization.
JACKSON TORRANS
(Ensemble) of West Chester enjoys the freedom that comes with home education allowing him to be involved with Inspiring Arts over the past several years. Jackson showcased roles as a pirate, a policeman, a farmer and a member of the royal guard. Thanks to my family and friends for being my support. 
DAVID TURPIN (Ensemble) is a homeschool senior from Lebanon, Ohio. He was last seen in A Christmas Carol with Inspiring Arts. He thanks his family for always encouraging him to follow Christ and reach his full potential.
LORIN TURPIN (Ensemble) graduated from Grace Bible Baptist Institute in Middletown. He was last on stage with Inspiring Arts as Ebeneezer Scrooge’s father in “A Christmas Carol”. He dedicates his performance to his Mom, Michelle Turpin, for always making Christmas a joyful time of year at home. He hopes the show will bring Christmas Joy to your hearts!
PRISCILLA TURPIN (Aunt / Bell Ringer) is the classic theater kid. She grew up devoting as much time to the arts as she could, but left them behind to pursue wildland fire fighting. This is her first show in 5 years and she is ecstatic to be back! She would like to thank her friends and family for encouraging her to pick up theater again.
GAVIN VENTURA (Ensemble) is a junior at Diamond Oaks for Equestrian Science. He was last seen with Inspiring Arts in Roger’s and Hammerstien’s Cinderella. Also seen as Bill Bones in the Children's Theater of Cincinnati's Treasure Island. He dedicates his performance to Mrs. Kenniv who has always believed in him and has taught him almost everything he knows about theater.
GEOFFREY VENTURA
(Ensemble) is a CDL driver from Colerain. He was last onstage as Rolf in St. Gertrude Academy’s Sound of Music and is making his adult debut in Legacy with Inspiring Arts. He would like to thank his wife Ashley for her dedication and support of him and Inspiring Arts Productions where she fills in anytime she is asked. 
ELIANA WISEMAN (Audrey) is a sophomore at Cedarville University. She was last onstage as Madame in Inspiring Arts’ Cinderella. She wishes love and sanity to all the moms driving their kids to rehearsal and helping out!
VICTOR WISEMAN
(Ensemble) is a 7th grader at Covenant Christian. He was last seen as Child Scrooge in Inspiring Arts’ A Christmas Carol. He looks forward to performing with his sister Eliana, and he thanks all those working behind the scenes. He hopes you enjoy the show! 
PAT ZUBROWSKI
(Modern Grandma) is retired, keeping busy volunteering. She was last seen onstage singing with her church worship team. She wants to thank her granddaughter, Myleigh Carlson, for encouraging her to audition for Legacy and for sharing this journey with her. Praying you are blessed by the message of this show. |