Adrienne Prupis (Mary Warren) is so excited to be part of another wonderful production! She is a 23-year-old performer whose recent credits include RENT, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Sister Act. When she’s not on stage she can be found cuddling with her cats. She’s grateful to be sharing the stage with such an amazing cast and crew and hopes you have a great time watching the show!

Ana “Ace” Dufour (Betty Parris) is thrilled to be performing in their 4th production with Lee Street Theatre. Recent credits include Scrooge’s Christmas Trolley Tour (Belle), Holmes/Poirot (Eloise/Martha), and She Kills Monsters (Orcus/Ronnie) at Lee Street Theatre, along with Dorothy in Wonderland (March Hare) and The Crucible (Daughter of Salem) at Old Courthouse Theater. Ace is currently a sophomore at North Iredell High School and plans to pursue a career in the theater arts. They would like to thank their family, friends, and partners for their support.

Anelise Roy (Susanna Walcott) is a freshman at Gray Stone Day School and is excited to play the role of Susanna Walcott in The Crucible. She has been in several other plays such as Beauty and the Beast and Shrek the Musical. Outside of theater, she is a cheerleader and loves dogs.

Annmarie Santos (Mercy Lewis) is thrilled to be making her Lee Street Theatre debut! Some recent credits of hers are Nell Shaw (John Proctor is the Villain), Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), and Jenny ("Twenty-Twenties"). 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 wants to thank her friends and family for always believing in her, the wonderful cast of The Crucible, and her partner, William, for the endless love and support.

Bill Greene (Reverend Samuel Parris) returns to the Lee Street Theatre stage for his second turn with the Crucible having already been hanged 10 times as a youthful John Proctor years ago and returning as Proctor’s nemesis Rev. Parris. Bill has been a long-time member of Lee Street Theatre having served as Treasurer, Board member, actor, director, and playwright for LST productions (proud member of paid in PBR club). Bill has been married for almost 34 years to a very understanding Cora, who (shameless plug) runs her stained-glass shop, Glass Ingenuity. Bill works as a Senior Large Bank Examiner for the FDIC in the daytime. In his free time, he is a commercial real estate developer doing historic rehabilitations.

Drew Weant (Giles Corey) is happy to be onstage again at LST in the iconic classic,
The Crucible. He was last seen at LST in Titanic the Musical as Isidor Strauss
opposite his wife Wendy Weant (Ida Strauss); and at LST and Catawba College
in Jekyll and Hyde as Sir Danvers. At Piedmont Players - The Music Man (Ewart
Donlop), Sweeney Todd (Fogg) and May We All (Harley). He is happily retired from
a career as a restaurant manager and enjoys landscaping, the family cabin,
performing, and being the perfect house husband. Special thanks to Rod for this
opportunity, to Wendy and our kids Ginny, Katie and Bobby. They have him
spellbound for life.

Faith Shuman (Tituba) is currently in the B.F.A theatre education program at UNCG. She is excited for the opportunity to work in a dramatic production. This is her first show with Lee Street Theatre. She has worked on The Color Purple, Romeo and Juliet, and White Christmas with the Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance and Lexington Community Theatre. She would like to extend her thanks to her boyfriend and mother, as they have supported her throughout her theatre journey.

Hannah Wells (she/her) graduated from High Point University in 2023 and is excited to be in her second onstage role at Lee Street Theatre! Some of her most recent roles are Mercedes in “Farndale Christmas Carol,” Jess in “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]” at Old Courthouse Theatre, and Lady Rowena in “Once Upon A Mattress” at Uwharrie Players. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Hunt Wofford (Deputy Governor Danforth): Hunt is excited to join the cast in his first show with Lee St. Theater. He returns to the stage after taking a few years off to be a theatre dad. Prior roles include Rev. Shaw Moore (Footloose), Monsignor O’Hara (Sister Act), Walter Cunningham, Sr. (To Kill a Mockingbird), and Lysander (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Hunt got his start acting at Wofford College when he auditioned for “Any Jet” in West Side Story but was instead cast as Chino (not a Jet). Hunt would like to thank his longtime castmate, Rebecca, for always supporting his pursuits – trivial and otherwise - and his theatre kids Sam and Catie for allowing him to run lines with them over and over (and over) again. PLU.

Jackie Edwards (Sarah Goode/Matha Corey) has enjoyed returning to performing arts over the last year and is thrilled to return to Lee Street for her second performance. Recent roles include playing Felicity in The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Production of A Christmas Carol and Ginny’s Mom in Miracle on 34th Street. Jackie also enjoys her work with cancer survivors and her small farm in Cabarrus County.

Jessie Dietzel is excited to be back on the Lee Street stage again! They were last seen as “Brenda/Elaine” in “Calendar girls ” at PPT. Other recent roles include Connie” in “The Best Christmas pageant ever: The musical” At PPT and “Annabella/ Pamela/Margaret” in “the 39 steps”at Lee street theatre. Jessie would like to thank their family for putting up with their crazy schedule, and Rod Oden for putting them in one of their all time favorite shows.

JC Britt (JOHN PROCTOR) is ecstatic to be making his 11th appearance at Lee Street Theatre. A Few Lee Street Credits include Vince Lombardi in LOMBARDI, Leonard Vole in WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, and Ben Hecht in MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS. Jc is from Hendersonville, NC where he spent alot of his highschool years at Flat Rock Playhouse in various shows such as Baltus Van Tassel in THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, Mr. Darling in PETER PAN, and James in THE ORPHAN TRAIN. He is ecstatic to be back on stage at Lee Street Theatre.

Joseph (Joe) Brandt grew up in Uniondale, NY and served in the United States Air Force. He is currently residing in Salisbury, NC with his lovely wife, Theresa. Joe is retired and currently works part-time at Enterprise Car Rental in Salisbury. Joe began acting with roles in “You Can’t Take it With You” as the lead G-Man (first time on stage), “Look Homeward Angel” as Mr. Farrell (dance instructor) at PPT as well as various roles through the years (PPT and LST), including my last role as the Jury Foreman in “Witness for the Prosecution” at Lee Street Theater. He is delighted once again perform with his beautiful wife, Theresa Brandt -- this time, as Willard in this awesome show, “The Crucible” at Lee Street Theater.

Kristina Blake (REBECCA NURSE) is excited to be making her debut with Lee Street Theatre. She has been featured in several productions in and around the Charlotte Area, and was previously nominated for a Metrolina Theatre Award. She would like to thank Rod for this opportunity, and her Husband and Chosen Family for their support.

Matt Carlson is thrilled to be a part of Lee Street’s production of The Crucible. Matt’s Previous performances include Rent (Roger), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Melvin), Tick, Tick Boom! (Jon), And Then There Were None (Dr. Armstrong), Frankenstein (Creature), Willy Wonka Jr. (Willy), You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), The Mystery of Irma Vep (Lady Enid/Nicodemus/Alcazar). Matt’s additional area performances include American Idiot (Johnny), Heathers - the Musical (J.D.), School House Rock Live! (Matt), The Phantom of the Opera (Raoul), Rock of Ages (Drew). Matt sends his love to his wife Kelly and appreciates the opportunity to work again with his Lee Street friends!

Nathan Hall is thrilled to be working for the first time with Lee Street Theatre. Previously he has acted with Waxhaw Community Theatre, Free Reign Theatre, Rock Hill Theatre, and Shakespeare Carolina. He and his wife Alison met performing opposite each other in Divorce Southern Style. Nathan would like to thank his family, friends and coworkers, and theatre peeps for their support.

Raquel Dufour (Ann Putnam) is thrilled to be performing in her first stage production with Lee Street Theatre! In fact, she has not been on a stage since high school! She recently participated in the Scrooge’s Christmas Trolley Tour as the Ghost of Christmas Present and was bit by the theater bug! 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.

Sarah Deutsch (ABIGAIL WILLIAMS) is grateful to be a part of the Crucible at Lee Street. Recent credits include Rent, Titanic and Lizzie (Lee Street), Rocky Horror (Postmortem Players), and Cabaret (OCT). She would like to specifically thank Lindsey for being her biggest supporter in every artistic endeavor, her DDLM family for always seeing the vision, and the audience for supporting live theatre.

Shelby is super excited to be on stage with Lee Street. After last year was spent directing and stage managing, she's ready to get some more stage time. She'd like to thank everyone involved and particularly Rod for the opportunity. Enjoy the show!

Theresa Brandt (Stalemite), 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 Juror in “Witness for the Prosecution.” She also helps out with costumes when asked and is always happy to have another chance to “play with the other kids in the sandbox.” Theresa is happily sharing the stage again with her wonderful husband, Joe Brandt, for whom she is forever grateful for his support and encouragement!

Tom Schrachta (REVEREND HALE) is grateful to remove this role from his bucket list. Recently, Tom portrayed “The Bishop of Basingstoke” with Lee Street Theatre. Other roles he has performed include “Caldwell B Cladwell” in Urinetown, “Gomez Addams” in The Addams Family, A New Musical, and most recently, “Hugh” in Sex, Lies, and A Sycamore Tree, where he was nominated for a ‘Best Actor’ award from The Metrolina Theatre Association. Tom also is a talented singer-songwriter, and enjoys writing screenplays, stories, and poetry. Tom is also known as “Papa Capp.” He hosts a monthly Open Mic event the first Tuesday of every month at Old Courthouse Theatre in Concord, NC.