Annmarie Santos (Maria) is excited to be in another production at Lee Street Theatre! Recent credits include The Crucible (Mercy Lewis), John Proctor is The Villain (Nell Shaw, u/s Shelby Holcomb), and “Twenty-Twenties” (Jenny). Annmarie has won the Outstanding Theatre Student Award at Muskegon Community College and has continued her theatre education at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. She would like to thank her friends and family for always believing in her, the amazing cast of School for Scandal, and her partner, William, for the endless love and support.

Caroline Batts (Snake) Caroline is elated to be making her Lee Street theatre debut in “School for Scandal”. Some of her previous roles include Mary in “Vanities”, Maggie in “Jake’s Women”, and Jean in “August Osage County”. She’d like to thank her family and friends for supporting her in her artistic endeavors.

Hannah Wells (Sir Peter Teazle) (she/her) graduated from High Point University in 2023 and is excited to be in her third onstage role at Lee Street Theatre! Some of her most recent roles are Elizabeth Proctor in “The Crucible” and Mercedes in “Farndale Christmas Carol.” She hopes you enjoy the show!

Jacqueline Edwards (Careless) Jackie enjoyed the performing arts during middle school and high school, playing clarinet and singing. Jackie returned to the stage in 2024 and is thrilled to be joining Lee Street for her third performance. In her spare time Jackie has a small farm where she keeps chickens and raises goats.

JESSIE DIETZEL is thrilled to be joining this talented cast at Lee street! Some of their favorite roles have been “Meredith” in “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”, “Audrey” in “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Columbia” in “Rocky Horror Show”. Jessie would like to thank her very patient family, her fellow cast mates for their willingness to be silly, and all of the Crew at Lee street for trusting them with this role!

Jessie Rey Jax (she/they) is incredibly honored to lead this merry band of princess idiots! You may have seen her previously at Lee Street as Annie Wilkes in MISERY, Linda Lou in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, and Paulette in LEGALLY BLONDE. Thank you to this incredible cast of truly talented gals for making this an incredible experience. Tip your bartender and enjoy my big tits!

Kiera Whittemore (Crabtree) Kiera Whittemore is a graduate of the BFA Musical Theatre program at Catawba College! She has (so far) directed three educational theatre shows, The Lion King Jr, Matilda Jr, and Seussical Jr! She is currently studying at Winthrop University to receive her Masters degree in Arts Administration. Some of her performance roles include Patsy Cline in Always…Patsy Cline, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Emma Borden in Lizzie Borden Took an Axe, Jan in Grease, and a featured soloist in Side by Side by Sondheim. She wants to thank her amazing fiance, Mason, and her family for their love and support!
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Lynn Fesenmeyer-johnson (Sir Benjamin Backbite) Lynn is new to Lee Street, but not to theater. She has done Shakespeare, musicals and has directed ten minute shows within a festival. When she's not committing to the stage she's chasing her wonderful chaos demon of a 5 year old. Big thanks to her husband TJ for always encouraging her shenanigans.

Raquel Dufour (Rowley) is thrilled to be performing in her second stage production with Lee Street Theatre! She recently participated in the Scrooge’s Christmas Trolley Tour as the Ghost of Christmas Present and played Ann Putnam in The Crucible! She is very excited to be part of this strong and talented female cast. Raquel is an 8th grade science teacher at North Iredell Middle School and loves the theater. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

Raquel Oden (Lady Sneerwell) Raquel Oden is delighted to be part of this wonderful ensemble. She was most recently seen as Mark’s Mom in Rent at Lee Street Theatre. Favorite credits include the Little Mermaid in Disenchanted, Alison in Fun Home, Nellie in Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical, Lil’ Bit in How I Learned to Drive, and Marie in Lombardi. Raquel is so thankful for her Lee Street Theatre family and their unwavering love and support, especially her husband, Rod, her steady rock and biggest supporter.

Theresa Brandt (Trip) Theresa, a remote triage nurse, has been part of the Salisbury theatre community for 20 years, beginning with Piedmont Players Theatre as Mrs. Graves in “Enchanted April.” Through the years, she has had a variety of roles, with period pieces being her favorite - most recently, with Lee Street Theatre as a Salemite in “The Crucible.” Through these many years, she has also served as costumer for many shows – and, if needed, is always willing to lend a hand! She is always excited to “play with the other kids in the sandbox” – even more fun, this time, being part of an all-female cast. She does miss sharing the stage, though, with her wonderful husband, Joe Brandt, for whom she is forever grateful for his support and encouragement!

Tori Carpenter is a high school theatre teacher at A.L. Brown High School, where she spends her days providing educational theatre opportunities- her greatest passion. She also serves on the Board of Directors at Lee Street Theatre. Some of her favorite past roles include Enid in Legally Blonde and Lady Beaconsfield in Jekyll & Hyde, both at Lee Street. Tori would like to thank her husband, JC Carpenter, for his unwavering love and support.