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.

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!

Jessica Jax (Mrs. Candor) Jessie is so incredibly excited to bring this classic piece to life with this hilarious group of gals. Enjoy a night of silly English accents, giant cage skirts, and scandalous gossip as we literally spill the tea! Previous notable roles in Salisbury productions: Olive Ostrovsky (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Snow White (Disenchanted!), Annie Wilkes (Misery), and Paulette Bonafonté (Legally Blonde).

is thrilled to make her Lee Street debut in the role of Lady Teazle’s Dog! She’s also excited to share the stage with her mother, Tori Carpenter. Jolyne was rescued from the animal shelter in 2022 and has been the most perfect lap dog ever since. Her favorite things include treats, walks, treats, snuggles, and treats.

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.

This is Maddie’s first time on the Lee Street stage. On other stages, she has most recently played Juror #5 (12 Angry Jurors) and Deirdre (I Hate Hamlet). Off stage, she is a social worker. She gives huge thanks to this loving cast and crew. And she dedicates this performance to Phillip, the Maria to her Charles.

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.

Shelby is exceedingly THRILLED and graciously appreciative to be performing on the splendiferous Lee Street stage! An accomplished veteran of the illustrious theatre arts, she is overwhelmingly excited to step away from production work in order to return hence to the spotlight, especially since she so ever thoroughly enjoys playing a roguery-enthralled villain. This part has delivered her considerable, unrelenting joy and she hopes to convey that profound jubilance to you likewise. At present, she'd like to bestow her deepest gratitude upon this most stupendous cast for being so exceedingly kind and ever supporting, as well as this most venerable production team for their constant assiduity! She'd also like to grant a special acknowledgement to The Rodigal Son for entrusting her with this so exceptional role. And finally, a stentorian salute to her loving and benevolent mother and overwhelmingly emotionally supportive pets back at home. All the love to Nyxie and Hercules! We hope you relish our efforts as we endeavor to bring you this ever hysterical and consciously outrageous performance! Enjoy the show!

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.