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The Leeds Youth Advisory Board consists of highly motivated high school leaders from the greater Winchester area. It meets biweekly to work on arts-based projects, strengthen leadership skills through seminars, and enhance the greater community through enrichment opportunities.
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CAST
Percy Jackson ..........................................WYATT JACKSON
Grover..................................................................JOEY WEBB
Annabeth.......................................................TESSA MILLER
Sally, Charon.................................VANESSA BECKER WEIG
Chiron, Poseidon, Hades, Kronos, Zeus.......................................MATTHEW WINTERS
Mr. D, Gabe, Ares.................................................RUSS DAY
Luke...................................................COHEN CRUTCHFIELD
Clarisse...................................................ANNA DAAVETTILA
Aunty Em, Oracle...........................................ELLIE MILLER
Mrs. Dodds, Thalia...................................LANEY LEDFORD
Silena.....................................................LAUREN MCCRAITH
Katie...................................................KAITLYN MARKSBURY
Greek Chorus...............SYLVIE COOGLE, COHEN CRUTCHFIELD, ANNA DAAVETTILA, RUSS DAY, ASHER
HOSKINS, LANEY LEDFORD, KAITLYN MARKSBURY,
RAEGAN MCCORMICK, LAUREN MCCRAITH, ELLIE MILLER, HAYDEN SYPOLT, ADDISON TAYLOR, MATTHEW WINTERS
Understudies..................COHEN CRUTCHFIELD (Percy Jackson), RUSS DAY (Grover), RAEGAN MCCORMICK (Annabeth), ELLIE MILLER (Sally, Charon)
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CREATIVE TEAM
Director...................................................................................VIVIAN HILL SNIPES
Music Director................................................................................STEVE CROSBY
Choreographer.................................................................................ELLIE MILLER
Producer........................................................................................TRACEY MILLER
Stage Manager..........................................................................ANDREA WILSON
Assistant Stage Manager......................................................ALLISTAR STAMPER
Fight Choreography................................................................CHELSEA RUSSELL
Lighting Design...................................................................................TOM WILLIS
Sound Design...............................................................................NATHAN SMITH
Scenic Design...............................LAWRENCE BUCKLAND, VIVIAN HILL SNIPES
Puppet Design...........................................................................KAREN LOEFFLER
Costume Design..................................................ELLIE MILLER, SYLVIE COOGLE
Scenic Artist......................................................................................ESTHER NEEL
Board Operator...........................................................................CALEB ROLLINS
Speciality Props.........................................................................BRIAN ELLIGSON
Production Photography............................SALLY HOROWITZ PHOTOGRAPHY
Special Thanks....................Sasha Holt, Hadley Raines, Jaclyn Taylor, Melody
Jackson, Lexington Children’s Theatre, Grace Owen, Jasmine Singer
On Creating TheLightningThief:ThePercyJacksonMusical
Percy’s world is challenging. He wants what we all want — to fit in, to be heard, to have someone to love and be loved by in return, and to be recognized for who he is and the unique gifts he has to share with the world. Unfortunately, his world is filled with monsters who are blocking his path at every step of the journey, so he also must be brave enough to attempt whatever is necessary. From the top of the show, Percy tells us that – demigod or not –while it’s not always easy to make it the next step, it is important to take that step. Do not let the world knock you
downnomatterhowmanyofthosearoundyoutrytodoso.Percylivesinhope;hopefora betterlife,forfindinghismom,forunderstandingwhoheis,andfordiscoveringhisgifts. Ignitingthisflameofhopeallowshimtofindthemotivationthattapsintoaninnerstrength hedidn’tknowhehad(oneofhismanygifts).Thissparkofhopedriveshimforwardonhis questwherehelearnsmanythings.Aswealldo.Maytheworldbefilledwithmorehope! Instagingthisepicjourney,severalthingsfloodedmyimagination:
First–water.Howmanywayscouldwerepresentwateronstageeitherwithpeople orobjects–yetNOTresorttotheoldstandbyof,“Let’sstretchapieceofbluefabric acrossthestage?”Watchforthenumberofwayswefoundtoembodywater metaphorswithinthestagingoftheproduction.You’llfindwhirlpools,tidalwaves, partingoftheseas,andmore!
Second–theproductionhasasupercontemporaryfeel,musically,andasksusto believethattheGreekGodslivebesideus.Today.Rightnow.Inourworld.Hencethe scenicelementofGreekruinsdressedinthetrappingsofanarcheologicaldig.Percy isdiggingintohispast,present,andfutureascontroloverhisownlifeisliterally spinningoutofcontrol.Ourthreecentralcolumnsarebasedontheremainsofthe TempleofOracleofDelphi–whichpertainstoaverysignificantmomentinthe production.ThepositioningofthecolumnsillustratestheseparationswithinPercy’s worldandthoughts,aswellascreatingmomentsofinclusion.
Third, and truly the element I was most interested to explore I wanted a Greek Chorus onstage. An Everyman whose benign conduct fosters your (the audience's) identification with the protagonist. They are a group of Percy’s peers who watch, and at times participate in, his every move illustrating and embodying his hopes, fears, and thoughts. Working with him in some moments while creating obstacles in others. Very much embodying the way we perceive those around us on a day-to-day basis. This cast is to be commended for their ensemble work as that Greek Chorus. Their job is NOT an easy one. The intricacies of their movement and all the things they need to move while doing seven things at one time is super difficult. But, like Percy on his quest, they rose to the challenge embracing each of the wild ideas, attempting to create as many as four or five different ways until we determined which way best told the story. Then they added the turmoil of emotions on top. Truly incredible! It has truly been my pleasure discovering and shaping this show with this group of artisans.
I am so super-proud of everyone and appreciate their willingness to “go there” and the multiple discussions about “What?” and “Why?”and all the other questions. There are many to whom I owe HUGE debts of thanks for their kindness, artistry, hospitality, friendship, and support. If I begin to list them all – I am certain to leave someone out, which would be heartbreaking. So, know that if you worked in ANY capacity on this production – I appreciate you. Your artistry is at the heart of the story.
This play is dedicated to The Miller Family who added me to their family these last two months. I’ve been privileged to watch them pour their heart and souls into The Leeds, its programs and participants, and the Winchester community in so many ways. They are on a quest to see the arts thrive in this community and in every human who comes through their doors. I hope you find ways to support them in that quest in whatever way your unique gifts can do so.
Larry? Thanks for your patience, long phone conversations, and for playing games with me online. I’ll be home to take over morning dog walks soon. I love you.
— Vivian Snipes Director of
The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson
Musical
MeettheCast
Cohen Crutchfield - Luke, Greek Chorus, Percy U/S
Cohen Crutchfield is a graduating senior who has participated in many performances. His most notable roles include Mowgli (The Jungle Book Jr.), Tom Kreider (Radium Girls), Ali Hakim (Oklahoma!), "Trapper" John McIntyre (M*A*S*H), Crutchie (Newsies), Narrator #2 (The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon), and Lahdahlord (James and the Giant Peach). Outside of acting, he enjoys robotics, tinkering with tech, gaming, learning guitar, and spending time with friends. Cohen is beyond excited to play the role of Luke in The Lightning Thief, and is ready to give it all he's got!
Sylvie Coogle - Greek Chorus
Sylvie Coogle is a sophomore at George Rogers Clark High School, where she is a member of the Fine Arts Cohort (Drama major) and the Cardinal Singers. Her most recent acting credits include the roles of Murderess (Chicago: Teen Edition at GRC) and Scuttle (The Little Mermaid JR at Leeds). Her hobbies include playing guitar, going to concerts, and reading. She can’t wait to bring you this electrifying show!
Anna Daavettila - Clarisse, Greek Chorus
Anna Daavettila (Clarisse/Ensemble) is so excited to bring The Lightning Thief to life with this wonderful cast and crew. Originally from Michigan, Anna holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Northern Michigan University. Offstage, she enjoys teaching piano, crocheting, and hanging out with her partner, stepdaughter, and their three cats. Anna would like to thank her family for their patience and support during the rehearsal process!
Russ Day - Mr. D, Ares, Gabe, Greek Chorus, Grover U/S
Russ Day marks his ten year anniversary here at Leeds with The Lightning Thief, and he is thrilled to be a part of this show. Russ first took the stage at Leeds in 2015 as Gilbert Blythe in Anne of Green Gables, followed by the roles of: Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods, Barnette Lloyd in Crimes of the Heart, Ensemble in Mary Poppins, Robert March in Little Women, and many more. In his free time, Russ loves to play Dungeons & Dragons with his friends, using his acting experience to create more immersive campaigns for everyone to enjoy. Russ wants to thank his partner Benji, as well as all of his friends and loved ones, for encouraging him to do what he enjoys most.
Asher Hoskins - Greek Chorus
Asher Hoskins is a member of the ensemble in The Lightning Thief He attends SCAPA Lafayette High School as a Vocal Music major. Asher has been featured previously on the Leeds stage as the Pilot in The Little Mermaid JR, and as Daddy in Junie B. Jones JR. He hopes you have an electric time watching this amazing show.
Wyatt Jackson - Percy Jackson
Wyatt Jackson (Percy Jackson) is thrilled to be back on stage at Leeds Center for the Arts! Wyatt is a sophomore at GRC and has been singing and acting in musical theater since the third grade. Past credits include Chicago: Teen Edition and Anything Goes at GRC. Beauty and the Beast (Beast) and The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow) at Robert D. Campbell Jr. High, Frozen (Hans) and Singin’ in the Rain (Cosmo Brown) at Baker Intermediate, and Aladdin and The Lion King (Simba) at Shearer Elementary. At Leeds he has performed in School House Rock Live JR, Newsies JR, and James & the Giant Peach JR (James). Wyatt enjoys playing sports for the GRC Soccer and Football Teams, playing bassoon for the GRC
Symphonic Band, and traveling and experiencing new places. He would like to thank this amazing cast and crew, Vivian Snipes and Steve Crosby for their guidance and encouragement, and his family for their constant support. This one’s for Camp Half-Blood!
Laney Ledford - Mrs. Dodds, Thalia, Greek Chorus
Laney Ledford is a senior at Montgomery County High School and plans to move to NYC after graduation for college, majoring in biomedical sciences. This is her third show at Leeds and her eighth show overall. She would like to thank her Dad for being her biggest hero, her little sister for being her biggest inspiration, and the cast of The Lightning Thief for making this an unforgettable experience!
Kaitlyn Marksbury - Katie, Greek Chorus
Kaitlyn is excited to be in The Lightning Thief, her first show with Leeds. With 8 years of experience with the Cardinal Theatre Association, she has developed a strong versatility in many different types of roles. She has also been involved in professional theatre with The Stephen Foster Story for two seasons. Some of her favorite shows that she has been involved in include Thoroughly Modern Millie with CTA and Mary Poppins with The SFS.
Raegan McCormick - Greek Chorus, Annabeth U/S
Raegan McCormick is super excited to be in another production at Leeds! Some of Raegan’s past theatre experiences include Dippy in GRC’s Anything Goes and Nancy in Leeds’ Newsies Other than theatre, Raegan enjoys reading, choir, soccer, and spending time with friends and family. She would like to thank her family and everyone at Leeds for their support and love. Enjoy the show!
Lauren McCraith - Silena, Greek Chorus
Lauren McCraith could not be more excited for you to see The Lightning Thief!!! You may have seen her other roles such as Wednesday in The Addams Family at RDC, and as Atina in The Little Mermaid JR at Leeds. She really hopes you enjoy this incredible show!
Ellie Miller - Choreographer & Aunty Em, Oracle, Greek Chorus
Ellie Miller is an Emmy Award-Winning choreographer, director, educator, and occasional performer. She serves as the Director of Marketing and Outreach here at Leeds, and often choreographs or directs many of the musicals. Her choreography for the 2023 Ale-8 Musical commercial won an Emmy Award for Best Commercial. She was most recently seen onstage as Amy March in Little Women: The Musical, but has been performing on the Leeds’ stage since age 3, where she got her start in Miss Fara’s The Nutcracker. She loves this community and has seen so much amazing artistic growth- and it is truly evident in The Lightning Thief! Enjoy the show!
Tessa Miller - Annabeth
Tessa Miller is excited to get back onstage with her Leeds Family. Tessa is a recent graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Performing Arts, and is represented by Heyman Talent Agency. Some of her favorite credits include The Addams Family (Wednesday), The Three Musketeers (Constance), Mamma Mia! (Lisa), The Laramie Project, and SCAD’s 48 Hour Play Festival. She was the Kentucky winner and a national finalist for the National Society of Arts and Letters Drama Competition in 2019. Most recently, she has starred in a short film titled Sugar Baby, which has been hitting festivals this
year! Tessa most recently served as the Assistant Hair and Makeup Artist for the new film titled Liz Here Now starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. When she's not onstage or on-set, Tessa loves teaching, reading, and spending time with her cat, Teddy. She would like to thank the entire cast and team at Leeds for a wonderful experience. She is thankful that she gets to share the stage with her big sister again. Bring on the Monsters!!
Hayden Sypolt - Greek Chorus
Hayden Sypolt (Minotaur, Cyclops, DJ Cerberus) is very excited to be making his Leeds debut. You may have also seen Hayden play as a Reporter in Tates Creek High School’s production of Failure: A Love Story, or as Pig-Pen in the Jessamine Arts+ production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, as a Farmer/Traveling Salesman in the Woodford Theatre production of The Music Man, as a Caroler/Reporter/Lou in the Woodford production of A Miracle on 34th Street, or as Arable/Uncle the Pig in the Lexington Children’s Theatre production of Charlotte’s Web!
Addison Taylor - Greek Chorus
Addison Taylor is thrilled to be a part of The Lighting Thief Previous credits include the Dance Corps of Chicago: Teen Edition, the revue Cardinal Center Stage, and Little Red in Into The Woods JR and Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast with RDC Musical Theatre. Addison is a Vocal Major in the GRC Cohorts Program and has studied voice with Erika's Voice Lessons since 2019. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Joey Webb - Grover
Joey Webb is thrilled to return to Leeds for a second time! Recent roles include Prince Eric (Little Mermaid Jr. at Leeds) and Squidward (SpongeBob at Franklin County High School). He would like to thank Vivian, Steve, Ellie, and Tracey for all of their hard work on this incredible show, as well as his family for all of their support. He hopes you “put the pedal to the metal and drive” your way to Leeds to experience this “killer quest”!
Vanessa Becker Weig - Sally, Charon
Vanessa Becker Weig is the Co-Founding Executive Artistic Director of Voices Amplified, which houses the ACTivate Youth Company, and is a local director, educator, and sometimes-actor. She is also a Theatre and Dance Instructor at Eastern Kentucky University. Vanessa has directed or performed in over 125 shows locally and in the Central Ohio region and beyond. At Leeds, she directed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and was Morticia in the The Addams Family. Other favorite roles include Paulette in Legally Blonde, Gynecia in Head Over Heels and Heidi in What The Constitution Means To Me. Her favorite role to date is Mimi to Lily.
Matthew Winters - Chiron, Poseidon, Hades, Kronos
Matthew Winters is an actor, singer, and director who is thrilled to be returning to the Leeds stage in The Lightning Thief, and to bring so many different characters to life! Matt is a graduate of Asbury University with a degree in Theatre and Cinema Performance with a minor in Music. He was last seen at Leeds as Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Other credits include The Baker (Into the Woods - Woodford Theatre), Dan (Next to Normal - Adventure Theatre), The Cat in the Hat (Seussical - Lexington Children's Theatre), and Colonel Arbuthnot (Murder on the Orient Express - Studio Players). Matt would like to thank his family and friends for their constant support of him and his pursuit of his passions. And he also thanks YOU for being here and for supporting community theatre in our region. Enjoy the show!
Vivian Robin Hill Snipes - Director
Vivian Snipes (Director) Much like Percy's quest, Vivian's has been a long one with many winding paths filled with fascinating encounters. Viv knew in sixth grade she wanted to work in theatre (thanks, Mr. Maas!) and by ninth grade she decided to specialize in theatre for young audiences (thanks, Jerry Whiddon and Craig Babcock!). Much to her parents’ chagrin, as a senior in high school, she announced that she “wasn’t going to college but was going to get a job in theatre!” She (fortunately) went straight to work for Library Theatre in Washington, DC. Later ‐‐ while teaching elementary school, working toward a
degree in Interrelated Arts at the University of Maryland and volunteering at Adventure Theatre in Glen Echo Park, MD ‐‐ she met and married her husband Larry. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Kentucky to work for Lexington Children's Theatre, where they remained (working side by side on a daily basis [and we're still married]) until retiring after 41+ years in December of 2020. She and Larry moved to Statesboro, Georgia in April of 2024 to be close to family and their first grandchild. Vivian directed Little Women at Leeds (May 2023) and she is forever grateful to Tracey Miller for the invitation to direct The Lightning Thief (and for so much more!). She is thankful for the myriad of artisans who joined her on each of her 300+ quests (productions), but maybe none more than the team of artisans that contributed to The Lightning Thief What a joy it has been finding this show in our hearts, minds, and bodies while staging Percy's quest. It's been an honor and gift to have so many strong collaborators who cared so deeply about telling this story. Thank you for living in the moment, tackling ALL the monsters, and for sharing such a strong bond within the Leeds family and with the Winchester community. Bring on the real world! We're ready for it!
Steve Crosby - Music Director
Steve is a Winchester native who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and a Master’s degree in Education from Georgetown College. He has been part of the musical theatre scene in Clark County for 40 years, having directed 20+ musicals and shows. Steve is currently the Family Pastor at Calvary Christian Church. He and his wife Shanda have three children, Caleb, Keegan and Kaeton. He is especially proud of his grandkids Crowder, Crosby Kate, Cruz, Creed, Houston, and Monroe!
Chelsea Russell - Fight Choreography
Chelsea Russell (Fight Director/Choreographer) is a performer, arts administrator, teaching artist, and fight director currently based in Central Kentucky. Favorite performance credits include A Christmas Story (Lexington Theatre Company), The Three Musketeers (Leeds Center for the Arts), Cinderella (The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati), Moana JR (The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (University of Kentucky). She holds a BA in Theatre and Arts Administration from the University of Kentucky and is a proud member of the Society of American Fight Directors, holding current certifications in all 8 weapons.
Karen Curry Loeffler - Puppet Design
Karen Curry Loeffler (Monster/ Puppet maker) is a native Lexington artist who has been making and designing costumes, props, and puppets for over 30 years. She has worked with local theaters including AthensWest, the Woodford Theatre, and Voices Amplified. Her most recent work was a collaboration with UK Opera Theatre and ComposeArts, for which she designed and created a full cast of bird puppets and costumes for the original musical fable The Royal Red Bird. She is overjoyed to be collaborating with Lexington theatre legend Vivian Snipes, and the creative team at Leeds, for the mythical adventure that is The Lightning Thief. As always, she thanks her husband Robert for his never-ending patience, as her puppets and costumes slowly overtake their home.
Andrea Wilson - Stage Manager
Andrea Wilson (Stage Manager) originally hails from Florence (Y’all) Kentucky, and made her way to Central Kentucky to acquire her degree in music education. She taught in K-12 schools for 6 years before leaving to pursue her master's degree. Andrea currently is a graduate assistant with Eastern Kentucky University Bands as she works towards her Master of Music Conducting. Outside of school, Andrea is passionate for local arts and has collaborated with The Woodford Theatre, Leeds Center of the Arts, Lexington Christian Academy, Voices Amplified and Adventure Theatre. Andrea is excited to be a part of the production team for The Lightning Thief and she thanks you for coming to the show!
