The Sound of Music

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Ruthie is a classical crossover performer from Simpsonville, KY and currently based in NYC. She is a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky where she earned degrees in both Vocal Performance and Arts Administration. Ruthie's recent engagements include "White Christmas" here at MDT, "Good and Evil..."at The Green Room 42 (M.A. Theatricals), and The Lost Colony. Much love to Mom, Dad, and Mimi and many thanks to her friends and mentors.

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Caleb is from Tennessee and would like everyone to know that he has loved the friendly environment up here in Indiana. He plans to stay here for a while. The Myer’s family have been a particularly fun crew, and he is excited to work with them and express his love for theater. Please remember to thank your wait staff, and leave them a tip, they work hard!

Thomas Smith is a native of Mays Landing, New Jersey, and a graduate of

Arizona State University. Some recent credits have been Wilbur Turnblad &

Mr. Pinky in Hairspray, Bob in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical and Barrett in Titanic. He'd like to thank his mom, family, and partner, Mandi, for all of their endless love and support.

Kristina is a multi-hyphenate musical theatre artist based in NYC! She graduated in 2021 from the University of Mobile with a Masters of Arts in Musical Theatre and has performed with The Lost Colony, Endstation Theatre Company, Herschend Family Entertainment, and Blue Gate Musicals. In addition to performing, Kristina designs/builds theatrical sets and choreographs for children theaters, educational programs, and show choirs. You can follow her

adventures on instagram @swearingen_kb

Anne hails from Mid-Michigan where she lives with her husband  David and two college sons, Andrew and AJ.  A native of western Pennsylvania, she holds a BFA in Vocal Performance and an MS in Public Management and Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. In 2022 Anne was blessed to play the roles of Jackie Davidson in Our Christmas Dinner at the Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana, IN, Mother Superior in Nunsense with Thin Air Theater Co. at the Butte in Cripple Creek, CO and Aunt March in Little Women at Midway Theater Co in Lansing.  She also hosted and co-produced the pilot episode of CREATIVE ICONS, a documentary tv show which explores the intersection of faith and art: www.creativeicons.tv

Misty is making her debut with MDT. Originally from Tennessee, she’s transitioning gently to Hillsboro with hubby, Mark, a native, to run an Airbnb and event venue. Singing since childhood, her previous experiences include playing Mabel in Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta, Pirates of Penzance, Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and eight years with Metro Nashville Chorus, top 10 international sweet Adeline barbershop chorus. Misty loves to bake and nurture living things, including kids/grandkids, plants, birds, our two half–beagle dogs, a cat, and many foster/rescue pets.

Hannah is an Actor/Singer originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. She has spent the last 5 years working professionally, and obtaining her BFA in Musical Theatre at The University of Tampa. Hannah would like to thank her family and current partner for their love and constant support.This will be Hannah’s debut production at Myers Dinner Theatre.

Coming soon!

Teresa earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. She sang in the IU Opera Chorus and especially loved learning from visiting choral director legend, Robert Shaw. Teresa holds a Master of Science in Music Education from Indiana State University and taught music, choir and band in several area schools. Teresa directed the vocal music for the Danville Light Opera/Danville Area Community College production of  "Les Misérables" and DLO summer youth productions. Now retired from public school teaching, Teresa teaches private voice and piano lessons. She is a songwriter and active in the music ministry at the First Church of Christ in Covington. Teresa is a horse lover and a volunteer staff member for the horse camp at Hanging Rock Christian Camp. As a writer, her projects include a devotional book for horse lovers and a page on Facebook called “Word From the Porch.”

Tyler is a Millikin University alumnus with a degree in Theatre. Some of his favorite credits include The Little Mermaid (Flotsam), Songs for a New World (Featured Dancer), and Clue the Musical (Mr. Green). He would like to thank his friends and family for their unconditional love and support.

DRae is 20 years old and spends most days as “Miss DRae” in childcare services. You may have seen her as Junie B. Jones in “Junie B. Jones the Musical” or Wendy Jo in “Footloose” which were both at MDT! She would like to thank the production team, her own personal team and cast mates for all the support, and her kiddos for keeping her childlike spirit alive. Thank you for coming and enjoy the show!

Charlie was born in Branson, Missouri, (the show me state) 14 years ago. I now live In Kingman, Indiana, and am an 8th grader at Fountain Central Junior/Senior High. Previously a member of the band and drama club and now specialize in guitar and signing. I enrolled in guitar lessons and voice lessons to personalize my goals. I applied at McDonald's on the day after my 14th birthday. I was hired and work to help my mom pay for my music lessons and phone bill.

I played on the tennis team and enjoy swimming whenever possible. I also browse the internet like anyone else in my spare time while playing and singing. I love to sing Staying Alive by

BeeGees. My Plan A to be an airforce pilot and become a commercial pilot. My plan B is to focus on the music industry and performing arts, hopefully someday to be a songwriter along with learning musical instruments, like guitar and drumming. I love the beat, rhythm, and jives!

Emery is thrilled to be returning to MDT. Emery is a 9th grade Honor Student at INCA. She has performed in over 25 different shows, including several professional productions. Emery records professionally for several different well known companies and spends many hours at Air Borne Studios. She has had the opportunity to perform at many professional sporting events including the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, and NCAA. When she isn’t in a show she is busy copywriting her own songs and loves to sing and perform with her instruments. She thanks MDT, her family, friends, and coaches for all of their continued support. Enjoy the show!!

Eli is a 7th grader at Fountain Central High School. He is excited to be returning to the MDT stage having last been seen in “A Christmas Story” as Schwartz. He most recently played Lord Dunn in “Channeling Grimm '' the fall drama club performance at FCHS. His grandma loved “The Sound of Music '' and she just passed away on Jan. 18th, so he is dedicating his performances as “Kurt von Trapp '' in memory of her.

As a 10 year old girl from Westville IL, Kinley is thrilled to be making her second appearance at Myers Dinner Theatre.  Her first role at the theatre was as Nancy in A Christmas Story in 2021. Kinley has also appeared in several different Danville Light Opera, Red Mask and Gregory’s Academy of the Arts plays in the Danville, IL area.  She stays very active with theatre lessons, basketball, softball and volleyball.  Kinley would like to thank her parents and family for their continual support. 

A Westfield, Indiana fourth-grader, Greta loves spending time with friends, fostering kittens, practicing for upcoming roles, and performing! Greta’s most recent roles were Young Violet in It’s a Wonderful Life at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre and Lavender in Matilda the Musical at Tipton Community Theatre. This is her MDT debut.

My name is Liza. I’m 8 years old, and from Westville, IL. I attend 3rd grade at Judith Giacoma Elementary. This will be my second on stage production. I portray the part of Gretl Von Trapp, the youngest Von Trapp daughter. I performed with Danville Light Opera for their children’s

Christmas play, “Christmas at Granny’s.” I fell in love with performing, and couldn’t wait to do the next big thing.

Daniel is thrilled to be making his Indiana debut here at Myers!

He graduated from Western Illinois University in May of 2022 and has recently been seen in shows such as Life Could Be a Dream, Songs for a

New World, Josiah for President, and A Christmas Survival Guide. 

Coming soon!

Native to Northwest Indiana, Malcom currently lives in Delphi.He enjoys music, hiking, playing D&D and spending time with his wife and 2 dogs. He also works to create both digital content and films with Modern Travant Productions. “Many thanks to my wife for letting me chase my Dreams!”

My name is Megan, I’m a 30 year old wife and mother of 4. I’m from Westville, IL. This will be my first production with Myer’s, and I look forward to many more. I’ve always had a love for theatre, but haven’t performed for quite a long time. My oldest daughter wanted to audition, so I auditioned with her, and this will be our first of hopefully many performances together!