TODD TOLES AND KENT COOGLE IN MEMORY OF EVIN AND MARIE COOGLE CONCESSION PRODUCT SPONSOR
Below is a list of stakeholders who have made an investment in Leeds, and in the quality of life in Clark County, Central Kentucky, and Appalachia through the arts. 24-25
Wig Design..................................................................CODDI BOLLINGER ROSE
Production Photography.........................SALLY HOROWITZ PHOTOGRAPHY
Special Thanks....................Sasha Holt, Jaclyn Taylor, Chelsea Schmieg, Lauren McCraith, Cicely Dore, Amy Harper, Woodford Theatre, Families of the Cast, Studio Players, Winchester Fire Department
Meet the Cast
Anna Daavettila - Ensemble, U/S Violet
Anna Daavettila is an educator, performer, and music director based in Winchester, KY. Originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Anna earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Northern Michigan University in 2019. They have previously appeared on stage locally in The Laramie Project (Various Characters) at Gateway Regional Arts Center and The Lightning Thief (Clarisse) at Leeds Center for the Arts. Off stage, Anna enjoys crochet, piano, reading, and hanging out with her family and cats, all of whom she would like to thank for their support.
Asher Hoskins - Ensemble
Asher is a performer and vocalist, and is currently enrolled as a sophomore at SCAPA Lafayette as a Vocal Music major. He has been featured on the Leeds stage in the past as the Pilot in The Little Mermaid, Daddy in Junie B. Jones, Ensemble in The Lightning Thief, and Adam in Beetlejuice Jr. He hopes you have an amazing time at this spectacular show!
Austin Vahle - Joe
Austin is an arts administrator and director who has performed, stage managed, choreographed, and directed within a variety of community, collegiate, regional and professional theatres. Following his own performance career, Austin now enjoys creating opportunities and inspiring the next generation of theatre artisans. Austin has worked with Lexington Children's Theatre, Woodford Theatre, Leeds Center for the Arts, Studio Players, Gateway Regional Arts, Distilled Theatre Company, Western Kentucky University, as well as with multiple school and district-wide theatre programs/troupes across the state of Kentucky. Austin is the co-creator and Director of Love, Broadway, a
fundraising arts event bringing today’s Broadway stars to Kentucky to collaborate and perform alongside local talent to raise funds for arts education. In 2022, Austin was named one of the finalists, and received an Honorable Mention for the Excellence in Theatre Education Award, presented by the Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University. Austin continues to serve as the Staging Director of The KPA Bradley Awards, the state’s regional awards program for The Jimmy Awards. SDC Member.
Avery Dore - Candy Striper, Ensemble
Avery is a freshman at George Rogers Clark high school in Winchester. Avery has had so much fun preparing this show for everyone! In her free time, Avery does mock trial, school theatre, and spends most of her time with her Leeds Family! She wants to thank her parents, her sister, and her friends. Throughout the entire process of this show, the ones who drove her around, kept her fed, she couldn’t have don it without them. She hopes you have a great time at the show! Thank you all for coming!!
Bryan Haydon - Dick, Doctor, Ensemble
Bryan Haydon (Dick, Franklin Hart U/S, Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to Leeds Center for the Arts for 9 to 5! Previous shows across KY include Legally Blonde (Callahan), Oklahoma! (Curly), Thrill Me (Richard Loeb), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (J. Pierrepont Finch), Snoopy!!!: The Musical (Snoopy), and Flatspin (Sam Berryman). Bryan is also proud to serve at UK as the academic advisor for all Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration students, and he is thankful that he gets to be surrounded by creative artists all year round!
Coranna Cowgill - Roz
Coranna Cowgill is a fourth-grade teacher at Crossroads Elementary in Bath County, Kentucky. Originally from Ohio, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Morehead State University. She has an extensive performing arts background, with acting credits in The Wedding Singer, 9 to 5, Sister Act, Mamma Mia!, The Addams Family, and more. She has also directed youth productions such as Alice and the Mad Tea Party, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Legally Blonde Jr Coranna is passionate about fostering creativity and confidence in young performers and is excited to be back working with Leeds.
Dani Hendrix - Kathy, U/S Judy
Dani Hendrix is a Music Education major at the University of Kentucky and is delighted to be making her first appearance with Leeds. She has appeared in It’s a Grand Night for Singing (UK Opera Theatre) and Love Broadway with Jessamine County Arts. Favorite past roles include Velma Kelly in Chicago and Janis in Mean Girls. Dani is thrilled to be part of 9 to 5 and hopes you enjoy the show!
Ellie Holliday - Ensemble
Ellie is thrilled to return to the Leeds stage following her last appearance as Elle's mom and ensemble in Legally Blonde in 2024! Off the stage, Ellie is a faculty member in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. She thanks her family, friends, husband, and cats for their love and support!
Evan Pasley - Josh, Ensemble
Evan Pasley is a Sophomore at George Rogers Clark High School. He is so excited to be performing in his sixteenth show and his fifth show at Leeds as Josh/ Ensemble in 9 to 5. Some of his previous theater credits include Junie B. Jones JR at Leeds (Mr. Scary), Shrek at RDC (King Harold/Papa Bear), Chicago: Teen Edition at GRCHS (Harry/Ensemble), The Addams Family at RDC (Ensemble), and Beetlejuice JR at Leeds (Priest/ensemble). In Evan's spare time he enjoys choir, reading, and hanging out with his friends. He thanks all the cast and crew at Leeds and can't wait for you to come see the show!
Hayden Sypolt - Bob, Ensemble
Hayden is excited to be doing his third show in a row at Leeds you may have also seen him in Leeds last production, It’s a Wonderful Life and he was also in The Lightning Thief Hayden has also appeared in some productions at Woodford Theater like The Music Man and Miracle on 34th Street. He was also in the Lexington Children’s Theatre production of Charlotte’s Web and in the Jessamine County production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Hayden enjoys doing theatre and hopes to continue to do more shows.
Jalisa
Suter - Ensemble
9 to 5 is Jalisa's third show at Leeds. It's been two years since her last show and she is super excited to be back. She previously had the opportunity to be a part of The Addams Family: The Musical as well as Matilda: The Musical here at Leeds. In this show she is playing an office worker under the authority of Franklin Hart. This show is hilarious, fun and empowering and she can't wait for everyone to see it.
Jordan Campbell - Franklin Hart Jr.
Jordan
Kelli Jo Summers - Judy
Kelli Jo
Kelsey Roy - Doralee
Kelsey is so excited to be in her first show at Leeds as Doralee in 9 to 5! Some of her recent credits include Into the Woods as Rapunzel and Hadestown as Eurydice. She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support in everything she does.
Lauren Mink - Violet
Lauren's love for musical theater began right here in Winchester on this stage at Leeds, playing Louisa in The Sound of Music. In a full circle moment, Lauren makes her debut back to the theater world, after a 20 year hiatus, at her theater home. Her last show was Grease where she portrayed Rizzo at Georgetown College. Winchester holds a special place in Lauren's heart, which she showcased on American Idol, Season 11, where she made it to Hollywood and soared to the Top 24 girls on Season 12. You can hear Lauren play all over Kentucky with her band and acoustic duo, featuring her love of 90's to current country and more! Lauren won Best Female Vocalist at the 1st Lexington Music Awards in 2016. When Lauren isn't on a stage, you can find her being Winchester's biggest hype person with her #FUNCHESTER feed, showcasing all of the amazing happenings right here in town. She's also an avid gardener, Mother of 2 wild boys and has a questionable affection for coffee.
McKinley Harper - Maria, Ensemble
McKinley Harper, a junior at GRC, is thrilled to be a part of this amazing cast of 9 to 5! Recent roles include Delia in Leeds’ Beetlejuice Jr., Lydia in ACTivate’s JTF Beetlejuice Jr., Katherine Howard in Six: Teen Edition (GRAC), Janis in Mean Girls Jr. (GRAC), Mona the Murderess in Chicago: Teen Edition (GRC), and Morticia in The Addams Family (RDC), among others. A member of GRC’s Fine Arts Cohort, Leed’s Youth Advisory Board, and the ACTivate Company in Lexington, McKinley is grateful for the support of her family and all of her musical theatre teachers and directors.
Natalee Disney - Ensemble
Natalee is so happy to be back at Leeds once again! As a Sophomore at GRC, This performance marks her sixth show at Leeds, and twentieth performance in total. She has recently been in Shrek the Musical at RDC as the Big Bad Wolf, and Gladys Gutzman in Junie B. Jones Jr at Leeds. She’s absolutely adored being involved in this performance and meeting and learning with new people. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Presley Ledford - Ensemble
Presley Ledford is a 15 year old sophomore at Montgomery County High School. She has been in numerous shows including The Frogs, Freaky Friday, The Little Mermaid Jr, Aladdin Jr, and Moana Jr She has done shows here at Leeds which include It’s a Wonderful Life (Potter’s Secretary) and Beetlejuice Jr (Sky). She wants to thank her dad for allowing her to keep pursuing her dream and supporting her through the journey called life. She also wants to thank her sister for being her biggest inspiration, her best friend, and her hero.
Russ Day - Dwyane, Tinsworthy, Ensemble
Russ
Samantha Hacker - Detective, Ensemble
Samantha is thrilled to be making her Leeds Center debut! She's currently a graduate student and teaching assistant at the University of Kentucky working towards her M.A. in Communication. Recent stage credits include Unicorn (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Woodford Theatre) and #00 (The WolvesBellarmine University). She's performed regionally with Bluegrass Mystery Theatre, most recently as Saucy Minx (Resolution for Murder) and Crumpet the Elf (The Holiday Heist). She thanks you for supporting local theatre and hopes you enjoy the show! For Barbara - always.
Sarah Money - Missy, U/S Doralee, Ensemble
Sarah is thrilled to clock in for 9 to 5! Recent roles include Rona Lisa Peretti (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Brooke Wyndham (Legally Blonde), and Clarissa (Alice by Heart). She sends love and thanks to her wonderful family and friends, and especially to her husband, Alex, for his unwavering support. Enjoy the show!
Stephanie Hall - Margaret, Ensemble
Stephanie is thrilled to be making her appearance with Leeds Center for the Arts in 9 to 5 A long-time lover of musical theatre, Stephanie has previously performed in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Wife/Sister, Ensemble, Featured Dancer). When not on stage, she enjoys singing karaoke and playing Mahjong. Stephanie would like to thank the creative team, the cast, and her family for their endless support.
Sylvie Coogle - Ensemble
Sylvie is a junior at George Rogers Clark where she is a member of the Fine Arts Cohort. She’s thrilled to be part of this amazing cast at Leeds, where she’s been in many previous shows, most recently as Lydia in Beetlejuice Jr She also participates in the Leeds Artist Collective and Bluegrass University. In her spare time she enjoys ceramics, guitar, and hiking. She would like to thank Ellie Miller for the opportunity to help with costumes and hopes you enjoy all of the fun styles.
Karyn Czar - Director
Karyn is pleased to return to the Leeds Center for the Arts, having previously appeared as Marmee in the group's production of Little Women. She has led productions at Lexington Children's Theatre, Frankfort Theatre Arts, the School for Creative and Performing Arts, and Tates Creek High School. Karyn is frequently seen on the stage, most recently as Mrs. Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol and Maggie Jones in 42nd Street with the Lexington Theatre Company. By day, she anchors Morning Edition and is a field correspondent for Lexington's NPR affiliate 91.3 WUKY. She would like to thank her fake family, B2, Miss Cathe D., Dr. Monohan, and
the Markey team, Dr. Craig, and pure gold mentors Mara Davi, Vivian Snipes and Lyndy Franklin Smith. A special gratitude to the Leeds team and the wonderful cast and crew of 9 to 5.
Caleb Ritchie - Music Director
Caleb Ritchie is a composer, music director, and pianist based in Lexington, KY, best known for his sound design and scoring for the podcast "Thirteen." His newest album of compositions, “DIRT” will be coming out this fall. He has worked with Distilled Theatre, Woodford Theatre, UK, EKU, KY Governor's School for the Arts, Transylvania University, and Studio Players among others, and is thrilled to be returning to work with Leeds!
Ashley Holbrook Oldham - Choreographer
Ashley Holbrook Oldham began her early dance training at Tammy Jo’s Studio & River Cities Dance Company. She attended UK, studying dance under Dr. Rayma K. Beal and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in elementary education and an emphasis in creative arts, along with a dance minor. During college, Ashley was a dancer, choreographer and president of the UK Dance Ensemble. Awards on the Dance Ensemble include the King Montgomery Kouns Choreography Award twice and recipient of The Founder’s Award for Exceptional Contribution by a Student to Modern Dance. Ashley presented with
Dr. Beal at the National Dance Education Organization. Locally, she has choreographed at SCAPA, Lexington Children’s Theatre, and Woodford Theatre. Ashley is the dance & drama teacher at Ashland Elementary in Lexington, KY where she choreographs and directs a variety of musicals and performances. She is the proud wife of Brian Oldham and twin mama to Marlow Harris & August Holbrook.
Doug Tatters - Stage Manager
Doug is excited to be on the production team for 9 to 5 He has previously worked on the production team for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Little Shop of Horrors, and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas with Woodford Theatre as well as Hairspray, Mean Girls: High School Version and The Little Mermaid Jr. with Jessamine County Arts+. Educational productions he has worked on include Descendants, Frozen Jr., Finding Nemo Kids, and Frozen Kids. He would like to thank the cast and crew for being so welcoming and supportive through the entire production process.
