Gannon Breig (Ensemble) is 18 and lives in Belle. He is excited to be a part of his second show, Fine Linen’s production of Little House on the Prairie, after previously appearing in Cinderella. In the past, Gannon has enjoyed acting roles in youth group human videos. He loves challenging himself athletically, hanging out with friends and family, and staying active outdoors. But most of all, Gannon looks for every opportunity to play piano, guitar, and to sing for the Lord.

Charlotte "Reese" Bruning (Minnie) is a born-again Christian, and an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in St. Clair, Mo. She's been homeschooled since she was in first grade, and a student of the violin and piano, and has loved soccer since she was 9. Soccer was how she discovered the Rolla homeschool community, and those friends and coaches introduced her to the Fine Linen Theatre program. This is her first performance and she's so grateful for this opportunity, all the friends she's made, the Nisbett's effort to make this possible for kids like her and everyone else who works so hard at Fine Linen. Enjoy the show!

Micah Burks (Ensemble) lives in Rolla, Missouri with his wife, Sage, and their pets, Inkwell and Marius. Micah owns and operates the board game store, Runcible Games, in downtown Rolla. Micah has been in three other Fine Linen plays. He loves volleyball and mashed potatoes.

Sage Burks (Miss Wilder) a fine art painter and teacher. She also enjoys writing plays and poetry. She and her husband own the board game store, Runcible games in Rolla. Sage is 24 years old and absolutely adores theatre. She has worked with Fine Linen both on and off stage, volunteering as a scenic painter. Her favorite assignment was creating Jack Kelly’s paintings for Newsies. ​

Catalina Burns (Young Carrie Ingalls) is looking forward to being in her first show. Her other hobbies include gymnastics, sewing, and piano. She loves horses and cats, and has a very cute Chihuahua named Vinny (or Vincenzo). She enjoyed reading the Little House books, and hopes to be in more Fine Linen performances in the future!

Devin Burns (Owen) is excited to get back to the theater for the first time since high school. He teaches cognitive psychology at S&T, where he is also the advisor for the rock climbing and caving clubs. He and his family love hiking/biking/camping/kayaking around the area, and he hopes to be in more shows going forward!

Autumn Culp (Brewster Student) is most delighted to be cast in Fine Linen’s Little House on the Prairie the musical! She has loved being part of theater since she was in kindergarten and has participated in several other productions in Wyoming, including Christmas Carol the Musical, Swan Lake, Music Man & Newsies.  She is 12 years old, loves reading, singing, acting, drawing, and soccer. Autumn would like to thank her family for encouraging her in anything she puts her mind to. She hopes you love the musical!

David Culp (Brewster Student)  is 10 years old and enjoys building Legos, wood working, and playing with his brothers. Although this is his first full-length production with Fine Linen Theater, he was a part of their most recent children’s workshop, as well as part of Newsies, Music Man and Swan Lake in a theater group in Wyoming. David is excited to be on stage again here in Missouri, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Joshua Culp (Brewster Student) recently turned 8 years old and is thrilled to be part of the Little House on the Prairie musical.  He began acting at age 5 in Swan Lake and then again in Newsies while living in Wyoming.  He has enjoyed getting to know Fine Linen Theater, learning and getting to know other kids at their most recent children’s workshop.  Some of Joshua’s hobbies include playing soccer, basketball, playing outside and being a twin to Peter! Joshua hopes you enjoy the play and thanks you for coming!

Katie Culp (Mrs. Brewster)is blessed to be a stay-at-home mom to her 5 extraordinary kids, loves to travel, decorate cakes, homeschool her kiddos and do pretty much anything with and for her family. She recently moved from Wyoming, where she participated in a few productions, including: Christmas Carol the Musical, Music Man and Newsies.  She would especially like to thank her amazing husband: John, and Mom: Jenny for their support, and is so very thankful to the Lord for allowing all the pieces to fall into place to be a part of such an amazing group as Fine Linen Theater, being a part of this has been a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow with the guidance of such expertise and kindness. She hopes everyone feels transported back into time and able to identify with the excitement, heartache, and wonderment of the Westward Expansion with this rendition of Little House on the Prairie!

Peter Culp (Brewster Student)  is ecstatic to be part of a full-length Fine Linen Production, after going through their most recent children’s workshop, and reading the Little House books, he couldn’t wait to audition! He has also been in Swan Lake and Newsies in a community theater in Wyoming. Peter just turned 8 and enjoys math, reading, basketball, playing with his brothers, and being a twin to Joshua! Peter would like to extend a thank you to everyone who was able to come and hopes you have fun in the audience! ​

Jacob Davis (Ensemble) is 18 years old, and is excited to participate in his first big show with Fine Linen Theatre! He has been raised alongside the community of Fine Linen and is ready to join this group in bringing Little House on the Prairie to life. His favorite things in the show are learning new choreography, and hanging out with friends. Among his other favorite things to do, Jacob enjoys soccer, basketball, guitar, and going to dances!

Jude Ente (Dr. Tann) Was born into a family of seven from Enugu state in Nigeria. He moved to the US to pursue his masters degree in Geology at Missouri S&T after having obtained a BSc in the same field from the University of Nigeria. Part of his life-long commitment is to his startup, Hubs by Nestuge, which he co-found with his buddy. As a hobby, it gives him so much pleasure to sing and listen to music. Some of the golden times of his music career has been spent singing with the JClef Chorale and in the shower.

Brenden Franks (Clarence Brewster) is an enthusiastic 16 year old homeschooler with a strong love of family, Jesus and bringing others joy through laughter. After years of participating in multiple workshops through Fine Linen, Brenden is honored to be cast in his first large production, Little House on the Prairie. Besides theatre, his other hobbies include: origami, cosplay, making people laugh and spending time with his friends.

Kalise Garner (Orchestra, French Horn) works as an Elementary Music and Band teacher in Newburg, Missouri. She graduated from Evangel University with a degree in Music Education in December 2019, and is also pursuing her Masters in Music Ed. Kalise has been very involved in all things music from a young age. She has participated in marching bands, choirs, jazz bands, orchestras, sinfonia, worship teams, church choirs, and numerous small ensemble performances. She has previously been a part of productions of The Music Man, My Fair Lady, Fine Linen’s Cinderella, and is very excited for Little House on the Prairie. Kalise is thankful for all those who have contributed to her love and passion for music including her fiancé, family, teachers, and friends.

Michelle Gegel (Ensemble) got married and completed a doctorate degree from Missouri S&T in Mechanical Engineering, both within the last year. Participating in this show has been a fun post-graduation fling and also her first time to be in a play. For a long time she has enjoyed recreational sports, but since meeting her husband she has been coaxed into more extreme activities including downhill skiing, mountain biking, and flying in small planes.

Nathele (Nat) Gitnes (Ensemble) moved to Rolla, MO from Bend, Oregon in October 2020 to be near her son and his family.  In Oregon, she was involved in musical theatre, managing her late husband’s law practice, and real estate renovation.  She joined Fine Linen Theatre for a creative outlet, to make new friends, and become involved in her new community.

Jonathan Hardin (Mr. Brewster) This is Jonathan's first production with Fine Linen Theater. Recently moved to Rolla, he and his family love the area and look forward to getting more involved. He and his family live and work at Cub Creek Science Camp and besides theater, he enjoys playing music and producing his podcast. He and his wife homeschool their children and love to hike, camp and river raft.

Theodore Hardin (Brewster Student) This is Theodore's first production in theater. He lives at an animal camp. His hobbies include caring for reptiles and making stop motion animation videos. ​

Amy Hobbs (Costume Designer) loves the diversity of live theatre as an art form because it  allows her to dabble in so many different things that she enjoys and serve in a variety of  capacities. She is the oldest of (Keith and Kim Nisbett’s) 10 kids and has been married to her  incredible husband Nate for 16 years. As a full time stay at home mom, Amy is often now  accompanied at the theatre by her girls Rebecca (9) and Carrie (7), and she is grateful to all the  wonderful members of FLT who have gone above and beyond to entertain, befriend and care  for/about her girls during their many hours at the theatre. ​

Annalise Howdeshell (Young Laura Ingalls), age 13, is thrilled to be in this production. She previously enjoyed being in Cheaper by the Dozen, Seussical, and “Scout” in To Kill a Mockingbird. She loves theatre, singing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, dancing, ice-skating, going to the family farm, cattle sales, going to the family’s lake house, float trips, and spending time with family, especially on vacation. She is homeschooled and the 6th of 7 children, and she is grateful to God for her gifts and talents. ​

James Howdeshell (Willie Oleson), age 10, is happy to be in his first Fine Linen production, after participating as Templeton the Rat and young Almanzo Wilder in the recent fall workshop. His 4 sisters have all been in Fine Linen shows. He enjoys fishing, hunting, kayaking, going to the mountains, and going to see funny plays, like Charlie’s Aunt, 39 Steps, and Over the River and Through the Woods. He is the youngest of 7 children, he is homeschooled, and he enjoys being an uncle and entertaining his family with witty remarks.  He would like to thank  Mr. and Mrs. Nisbett and Stevie Tupper for all of their help and hard work on this production.

Madeleine Howdeshell (DeSmet student), age 16, is excited to be in another Fine Linen production, after having roles in Miracle Worker and Newsies. She is homeschooled and enjoys cooking, reading, adventure, ice-skating, sewing, drawing, painting, spending time with her friends and family, and cracking jokes that everyone finds funny. She is the 5th of 7 children. ​

Cheryl Hicks (Ensemble) performed in many plays and variety shows at Lyric Live Theatre in Newburg, Mo. This is her first with Fine Linen Theatre. She sends a special thank you to her father, N. Wayne Horine (a playwright himself), as it was his interest in this show as well as the theatre group, that brought her here. 

Brent Hrebec (Orchestra; Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin) is a Missouri S&T graduate who enjoys every opportunity he gets to play music and make banjo jokes. Previous appearances in the pit orchestra for Fine Linen include Fiddler on the Roof and Newsies. When Brent isn't playing music or begrudgingly working, chances are he is most likely dancing to swing-era jazz music. Although Brent is currently paying the bills with his engineering degrees, he hopes to retire soon and teach music lessons during the day and swing dance lessons in the evening.

Abigail Ingram (Assistant Stage Manager) grew up in Rolla and was a part of Fine Linen all through high school and before. Her first show was The Prince and the Pauper and the last she acted in was A Tale of Two Cities. She has since been able to help with Newsies and Cinderella in a variety of aspects and is grateful for the opportunity to be on crew for Little House on the Prairie.

Mike Kneuper (Mr. Oleson) Is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel currently living in Rolla and working on Fort Leonard Wood.  Mike’s previous roles in Fine Linen theater productions include the bad guy (Snyder) in Newsies, and sheriff Heck Tate in To Kill A Mockingbird.  Little House is his first time acting in a musical . . . and although he self--identifies as a ‘non singer’ (except for singing 1980’s big hair rock band ballads in the shower) he is excited for the opportunity to try and spread his limited musical talents.  Mike’s wife Diane and seven children laugh that this may be his last role in Fine Linen productions once the cast hears his “interesting” musical talents.

Eliana Kessinger (Middle Carrie Ingalls) is the daughter of Drs. Rob and Chris Kessinger. She is 11 years old, homeschooled, and enjoys theatre, drawing, crafting, volleyball, tennis, and track. Ellie has participated in acting training provided by Watsons School and Ozark Actors Theatre.  She has future aspirations to become a chiropractor and work at the family office helping people maximize their health and potential.

Meredith Lewandowski (Young Mary Ingalls) is 14 years old, and this is her first ever production. She loves to sing and act. Some of her hobbies include singing, playing piano and guitar, and songwriting.

Ashley Light (Ensemble) has performed in many of Fine Linen’s past productions, some of her favorites being Newsies, Pride and Prejudice, and Cinderella. She’s excited to be back on stage after returning from a 6-month internship at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. She is currently pursuing a degree in journalism from Liberty University Online, and enjoys dancing, singing, painting, and worship leading.

Autumn Light (Orchestra, Cello) Cinderella was her first time to be a part of the orchestra, but she has enjoyed  participating in many Fine Linen shows in different ways, including acting, stage crew, and  spotlight operator. She would like to thank her friends and family in the Fine Linen community  for challenging her and helping her to grow and the Lord for blessing her with these  opportunities.

Meredith Light (Young Nellie) A junior in high school, and has been involved with the theatre for almost her entire life. She’s enjoyed acting with Fine Linen since 2010 and has loved gaining new experience by working with them. Just a few of her past productions with them include Oliver, Seussical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Cinderella. When she’s not acting or singing, she takes classes at ECC Rolla, and enjoys playing both basketball and volleyball with RHAA. She thanks God for all the things he’s blessed her with.

Zoe Light (Ida) is a 15 year old homeschooler, and has been involved with Fine Linen Theatre for 6 years. She is thrilled to be a part of Little House on the Prairie! Some of her hobbies include playing piano, painting, singing, and reading. She is so excited to be in this wonderful show, and couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible friends she has to do it alongside her.

Syr Charles Lyons (Mackenzie) is thrilled to be joining the cast for his first show with Fine Linen Theatre!  He loves performing at every chance available and is very excited for Little House on the Prairie. Some of his past shows with other theatres include The Music Man, The Nutcracker, Shrek: The Musical, and his personal favorite Godspell. When he isn't busy rehearsing, performing, or auditioning he is a student at the Missouri University of Science and Technology completing a double major in both aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering.

Ammon Martin (DeSemet Student) first role was James in James and the Giant Peach. Not only did he amaze his parents with his talent but also all those who watched the show. He has a natural ability with singing and loves the arts. Since then he has been Chip in Beauty and the Beast, John, in Peter Pan and Ollie in Yes Virginia.

Chris Martin (Ensemble) first got a chance to be involved with theater in late 2017 as one of 10 Santa’s in Yes Virginia. Since then he takes every opportunity possible to be involved and loves do so with several of his family members. He has enjoyed the role of Ladalord in James and the Giant Peach, Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Hook in Peter Pan among others.

Emmy Martin ​(DeSmet Student) got her first taste in theater in late 2018 in a newsie role in Yes Virginia. She absolutely loved the singing and dancing and has had several opportunities to be in musical theater since that time including Beauty and the Beast and a role as Wendy in Peter Pan.

Howie  Martin (Brewster Student) age 9, Howie is an exuberant young man who is always eager to learn. This is Howie's first experience with theatre and he is thrilled to be cast in Little House on the Prairie. Most important to Howie are his faith in the Lord and his family. His hobbies include playing football, being outdoors, Legos, and playing board games. 

Kathy Mazzeo (Orchestra, Keyboard/Vocal Coach) is a local piano teacher and professional musician in the  Rolla area. She is the Music Director at First Baptist Church of Rolla, director of the Jazz Choirs  at the Rolla Choral Arts Society, and the accompanist for the Rolla Community Choir and the  Men of Song. When not doing music, she is acceding to the whims of her 3 and sometimes 4  cats. ​

Tracy McBride (Choreographer) has been grateful to work as choreographer for Fine Linen Theatre for 10 years. She earned her BFA in Theatre/Dance and a BS in Interior Design from Southwest Missouri State (Missouri State). Over the last thirty years, she has choreographed many  musicals for various organizations. A few of her credits include: Crazy for You (Little Theatre of  Jefferson City), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Columbia Entertainment  Company), Meet Me in St. Louis (Ozark Actors Theatre), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Fiddler on the  Roof, Newsies, and Cinderella (Fine Linen Theatre). Tracy would like to thank her family for their love,  patience and support through all her theatrical endeavors, and most importantly, the Lord  Jesus for giving her the ability to do these things.

Braden McCluskey (Almanzo Wilder), age 17, has been acting and singing in Fine Linen’s productions since 2010, and now he’s thrilled to bring the character of Almanzo Wilder to life. Braden’s past productions include Cheaper by the Dozen, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Seussical the Musical, Newsies, and Cinderella. Among Braden’s favorite things to do, theatre comes first; other things he enjoys are dancing, soccer, basketball, and learning real estate. If he had to choose, Braden would take Fine Linen Theatre over Taco Bell, but it would be a hard sacrifice.

Cassia McCluskey (Older Mary Ingalls) is 18 years old and has been happily involved in theatre for most of her life. She is currently a student at East Central College and studying to become an RN. Some of the Fine Linen Theatre productions she has been in are Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Charlotte’s Web. A few productions outside of Fine Linen Theatre are Amy Carmichael, The Miracle Worker, and Pollyanna.

Christopher McCluskey (Pa/Charles Ingalls) is a passionate supporter of Fine Linen Theatre and has appeared in previous productions including All Is Calm, Newsies, The Pirates of Penzance, as Mr. Bennet in Pride & Prejudice, Mr. Bumble in Oliver, The  Mayor of Whoville in Seussical, and John Barsad in A Tale of Two Cities. Christopher is president of Professional Christian Coaching Institute and he and his wife, Rachel, are best-selling authors of the marriage classic, When Two Become One. Chris and Rachel are blessed with 7 children, a wonderful son-in-law and the cutest grandson you’ve ever seen.

Grace Anne McCluskey (Ensemble) is an author, painter, and musician who delights in exploring a wide range of emotional, relational and spiritual experiences through the arts. She has performed as an ensemble member in many Fine Linen hits such as Beauty and the Beast, Big Fish, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Newsies, and she could not be more excited to now be a part of the Little House on the Prairie cast. She has recently moved back to the area from Virginia where she worked as a behavioral therapist for children with autism. Grace Anne is also author of a children’s book with Morgan James Publishing entitled The Winter Elf, a family fable designed to help children through the process of grief. Information on her book is at TheWinterElf.com. Grace Anne would like to thank Fine Linen Theatre for the wonderful and supportive community they have provided her over the years, and she is delighted to be returning to the theatre company.

Rachel McCluskey (Ensemble) is the real time wife to "Pa" Ingalls, (aka Chris McCluskey), real time "Ma" to Almanzo (Braden McCluskey), Grace McCluskey, and Reagan McCluskey (company and school boy). She is a longtime fan of Fine Linen Theatre productions, her children and husband on stage; playing the supporting role of "audience" for 12 consecutive years. This is the first production she is joining her family on stage (with their applause) - and loving every minute of it!

Reagan McCluskey (DeSmet Student) has been performing with Fine Linen Theatre since he was four in his role as "Nipper", the youngest pickpocket, in Oliver the Musical. He has played in Charlotte's Web, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Big Fish, Schoolhouse Rock, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Childhood Classics. He enjoys piano, violin, soccer, and basketball and hosting local Pokemon tournaments.

Ilene Morgan (Orchestra, Flute and Piccolo) retired from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Missouri S&T in 2017 and moved to St. Louis in 2019.  This is her eleventh pit orchestra (playing various woodwinds) for Fine Linen.  She has played and sung in a variety of community, school, and church ensembles.

Joy Mosher (Choreographer) is a graduate from Missouri S&T with a degree in  Applied Mathematics. She loves theatre, particularly dance, and appreciates the skills she’s  learned choreographing with Tracy McBride on many Fine Linen productions. Favorite roles  include a Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast, Bird Girl in Seussical the Musical, Specs  in Newsies, and Charlotte in Cinderella. Joy enjoys exploring the outdoors, playing the piano, tap dancing, and standing on  tall objects. Joy would like to thank her husband for loving, encouraging, and supporting her as she has done choreography for this show.

Melanie Mott (Choreographer) is 19 years old and in  her junior year at S&T. She has  been a dancer for 16 years at Stephanie's School of Dance! Melanie has also participated on stage in Fine Linen productions of Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella, but has loved the chance to do some choreography for this show.

Havalah Nail (Older Carrie Ingalls) has been in Fine Linen productions such as Fiddler On The Roof, Newsies, and Pride and Prejudice. She has enjoyed being in Fine Linen Theatre and is thankful for the opportunity to be a part of a wonderful community theatre.

Vanessa Nichols (Orchestra, Violin/Viola) is an 18 year old Sullivan, MO native. She has been  making music of all kinds her whole life, but the violin holds her heart! Vanessa spent three  semesters in the youth orchestra at Webster University until COVID intervened. This production of Little House on the Prairie is the fourth time that Vanessa has joined the Fine Linen pit. Each experience has  been unique and every moment an absolute pleasure!

Anna Nisbett (Choreographer) has been involved in theatre since she was about four and has appeared in as many productions as possible since then. Some favorite shows with Fine Linen include Cinderella (Cinderella), Newsies (Katherine), The Miracle Worker (Helen Keller), Seussical the Musical (Bird  Girl), Daddy Long Legs (Jerusha Abbott), and Fiddler on the Roof. Anna recently graduated from Missouri S&T with a degree in History. She loves to sing, dance, enjoy God’s beautiful creation,  and do literally anything with her husband. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!

Glory Nisbett (Older Laura Ingalls) is the youngest of 10 children and has literally grown up at the theatre. She first appeared at age 5 as the Elephant-Bird in Seussical and has since  participated in many Fine Linen productions. Favorite roles include Jemimah Potts in Chitty  Chitty Bang Bang, a newsie in Newsies, Kitty in Pride and Prejudice, ensemble in Cinderella and  assistant stage manager for The 39 Steps. Glory's other interests include soccer, robotics, and cooking.

Keith Nisbett (Music Director) has been a part of Fine Linen Theatre from the start. His role  varies for each production, depending on what needs to be done, including such things as stage  manager, production manager, music director, orchestra conductor, set construction manager,  and actor. Notable characters that he has enjoyed portraying include Charlie Anderson in  Shenandoah, Edward Bloom in Big Fish, and Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. Keith and his  wife Kim are happily being surpassed by the talents of their ten amazing childen, all of their excellent daughters/sons-in-law, and nine adorable grandchildren. On the side, in order to pay  the bills, Keith is Associate Chair of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Missouri S & T. 

Kim Nisbett (Director) has a BA in Fine Art and a love of live theatre. After a long hiatus (while raising 10 children) from anything on the stage, Kim has been thrilled to spend the last 20 years  as Artistic Director for Fine Linen Theatre working with some of the finest talent, and definitely the nicest people on the planet. Kim loves to have the chance to create and to tell meaningful stories, giving thanks to the Great Creator, Artist and Storyteller. Kim would like to thank the  incredible team of exceptionally excellent people that work so hard to make Fine Linen what it  is, and who make her job a delight, especially her husband Keith, who puts up with pretty much everything. And thank you to Joel and Amy, who wanted it in the first place, and keep it running  by doing so much no one ever sees.

Alessandra Obrist (Middle Laura Ingalls) is 15 years old and lives in Rolla Missouri with her sister and parents. Besides acting, she loves volleyball, track, and everything that has to do with art! 

Craig Phillips (Ensemble) is honored to be a part of Little House on the Prairie. He has been a recurrent  presence on the Cedar Street Playhouse stage over the past 5 years, previously appearing in  productions of Big Fish, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Seussical the Musical, Arsenic and Old Lace, Fiddler on the Roof and Newsies with Fine Linen. He has also been seen in Ozark Actors Theatre’s  productions of Footloose, On Golden Pond, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Hello, Dolly! Craig would  like to thank his family for their continual support.

David Riefer (Cap Garland) is a senior in high school and has been around the theatre his  whole life. His older siblings performed in many Fine Linen shows before him and he joined  them on stage in 2010. Since then David has been in many shows including Charlotte’s Web, Newsies, Cinderella, Suessical as JoJo, and To Kill a Mockingbird as Jem.

John Riefer (DeSmet Student) has been doing shows with Fine Linen for about half his life, and one of his favorites was Big Fish! He is 14 years old and loves playing basketball, baseball, and soccer for the Rolla homeschool team! ​

Kelly Riefer (Ma/Caroline Ingalls) is thrilled to be participating in another season with Fine Linen Theatre alongside two of her sons, David & John. Her children first became involved with this incredible theater experience 15 years ago and it has continued to be a rich part of their homeschool/family life every year since! Kelly didn't venture onto the stage herself until the 2015 production of the musical, Big Fish (Sandra Bloom). Her favorite role was that of Kate Keller in The Miracle Worker (2017) but she has truly enjoyed equally the hours of helping to paint sets and alter costumes with the many wonderful volunteers who help make these shows possible behind the scenes!

Julianna Rogers (Ensemble) is thrilled to come back on stage with her fellow cast members! She has performed with FLT in Seussical the Musical (2017) and All I Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten (2014). She is excited to be in this musical, which is based on one of her favorite childhood book series, and can’t decide what’s more fun— performing with her fiancé in the audience, or performing with her fiancé joining her on stage (playing as young Olaf)! Whenever she’s not in a production, she enjoys reading a good book, writing stories, going on adventures, enjoying time with her tabby cat Rica, but also her fiancé and family. Otherwise, she finds herself lost in a good book, movie night, or crafts.

Jeni Steele (Ensemble) has had a lifelong love for settler days and pioneer times, especially Pa and his fiddle. To be in a show that not only celebrates but somehow captures some of the rugged and raw moments and movements of the people and places of that era is a treat, a treasure, and even a dream come true. And having this hilarious and wonderful company to do it alongside has been the molasses candy on top. Thank you to Keith and Kim for your vision and heart to keep us stepping on the trail, thank you to Stevie who mapped out the way West and got us to the Prairie, thank you to the wagon train of people who have supported and brought me to this time and place, and thank you to the audience for coming out for the hoedown fun. Yeehaw!

Jersy Stinson (Middle Mary Ingalls) began her journey in musical theatre in 2019 as Jane Banks in Mary Poppins on the Ozark Actors Theatre (OAT) stage. Other credits include Imogene Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at OAT, Orphan Kate in Annie at Stray Dog Theatre, Savannah in Disney’s Freaky
Friday at Capital City Productions in Jefferson City, and Esther Jane in A Christmas Story the Musical at OAT. In addition to performing in various musicals, Jersy performed at Sheldon Theatre in St. Louis for Taylor Louderman’s Power of Theatre, “Hard Knock Life” at Stray Dog Theatre, and several small performances as an Advanced Musical Theatre student at Stages St. Louis. In her spare time Jersy loves riding her horse and spending time with her family, especially her twin brother.

Kaylee Taylor (DeSmet Student) is a 13-year-old freshman who lives in Rolla and has been participating in theatre productions since 2016.  She has been in several FLT workshops such as You're a Good Man Charlie Brown,  Winnie the Pooh, and most recently, Scenes from Childhood Classics, in which she played Marmee from Little Women. Little House on the Prairie is Kaylee's first spring musical, and she has greatly enjoyed getting to participate in the production of this play and hopes to be able to have the opportunity to act in many more FLT productions.  Besides theatre, Kaylee also loves riding horses, camping, playing piano and guitar, singing, and spending time with friends and family.

Lanin D. Thomasma (Mr. Boast) is proud to have served 35 years with the drama ministry  Covenant Players*. He logged over 22,000 performances as a Covenant Player, in the US and  throughout Europe. Lanin is a cartoonist, an author and a sculptor of 'N'TOONZ Custom Crafted  Clay Caricatures. He now owns Art & Joe, an espresso bar in the heart of Steelville. Lanin has  been a regular with Fine Linen Drama for many years, in plays such as Oliver, Arsenic and Old  Lace, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Fiddler on the Roof, and most recently, Cinderella. He was in last two year's productions of All is Calm. (*For more information about Covenant Players,  visit www.covenantplayers.org. Or corner Lanin and ask him!)

Joe Tupper (Sound Designer) is an Access Control Specialist with Missouri S&T. This is Joe's first time doing sound for a musical. Joe loves hanging out in rooms with blinking lights on control panels and wires going everywhere, so the sound booth is a natural place for him.

Stevie Tupper (Stage Manager) has been involved with Fine Linen since she graduated from ISU  in December of 2017 with a BS in Theatre Studies. She has been working behind the scenes as  the stage manager for productions such as; Daddy Long Legs, Fiddler on the Roof, To Kill A  Mockingbird, All is Calm, Newsies, Charley’s Aunt, and Over the River and Through the Woods. She is a cat mom to two wonderful cats,  Roxanne and Felix, whom she thanks for always being there for her and supporting her many  late nights to be a part of this production.

Ella Veo (Older Nellie) is thrilled to be joining Fine Linen Theatre for a second show after first performing with them in Seussical in 2017. Ella is a freshman at Rolla High School and enjoys singing in Chamber Choir and is an active participant in the RHS Drama Department. She also loves dance and has been taking classes with Miss Stephanie’s School of Dance since the age of 4. Ella has also enjoyed performing in many shows with Ozark Actors Theatre over the years including Annie Get Your Gun, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Elf, A Christmas Story: The Musical, and many more. Ella would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support.

Jeremie Waldvogel (Young Olaf) is both a techie and an artist of sorts, and that’s why he's a wedding videographer.  You can see his work at Filmetta.com. In his spare time, he enjoys seeing movies or spending time with his fiancé Julianna R. This is his first time on the stage, and he's honored to be a part of the production!

Michelle Widener (Patron Services) is so proud of this amazing cast and crew. She is especially  grateful for a community that supports the arts and to be working with such wonderful  volunteers. Michelle would like to thank her husband (Sherman) for supporting this habit that  got out of hand...and her wonderful kids (Nathan and Vaya) for not complaining about  scrambled eggs for supper during show season. ​

Julianna Ziegler (Orchestra, Violin) has performed in two Fine Linen shows (Jane in Pride and Prejudice and Caitlin in Over the River and Through the Woods). This time she is excited to be joining the show as part of the orchestra. She teaches violin students throughout the year and can also be found on stage as the violinist for a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute band during the holiday.