The Lightning Thief
The Percy Jackson Musical

EVA ALBERT (Thalia, echo of the dead, ensemble) Eva is a homeschool student going into her sophomore year. She is the daughter of Melissa and Travis Albert and has five siblings. Eva found her love for theatre when she did her first show, Frozen Jr. She fell in love with not just the art of theatre, but also the actors and community MLT has brought into her life. Since then, she has done many shows. She would like to thank Mrs. Voss, Mrs. Haynie, and Ms. Cassidy for giving her the opportunity and chance to be in such a unique show like the Lightning Thief. She hopes you enjoy your look into Camp Half-Blood and the Greek way of living!

TREVOR BELLFLOWER (Mr. D) Trevor is excited to be back on stage at MLT in their production of Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief as Mr. D. He has been doing theater at MLT for 4 years now and has only grown more and more love for the program since. You may recognize him as Ram in MLT’s production of Heathers or Chuck Cranston in their production of Footloose. He has had a blast with this show and can’t wait for everyone to see it!

HENRY BRIDGES (Luke Castellan) is excited to share this amazing character and story with audiences. You may have previously seen Henry as Scar in Lion King Jr., Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress, or Mock Mock Mock Mock turtle in Alice by Heart. Henry is a sixteen-year-old junior at Central Highschool. He wants to give a big thanks to his friends and family for supporting him in his dreams!

JOY DOCTOR (Greek Chorus, Statues Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Macon Little Theatre stage in The Lightning Thief, marking her ninth production with MLT. She is the daughter of Jeremy Doctor and Adelia Wilder-Doctor and the older sister of Joel Doctor, who performed alongside her in MLT’s 2024 summer production of Guys and Dolls. Joy is a ninth-grade student at Central High School, where she enjoys developing her leadership skills through the IB Student Advisory Committee, FBLA, and the Academic Team. Outside of the theatre, she enjoys reading and traveling. Joy would like to thank her family for their continued love and support throughout her journey at MLT. 

HARMONI ELLIOTT (Aunty Em/Medusa) is so thrilled to be performing in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical here at MLT! You may have last seen her as Winnifred in Once Upon A Mattress or in the recent showcase performing with two of her favorite people, Maran Wolfe and Anna Graves! Harmoni is a freshman at Central Georgia Technical College studying cosmetology! She wants to thank Logan for driving her to and fro, and to her mom for doing the same! A weird fact about her is that prior to this show, she knew not a thing about Percy Jackson! She’s very thankful to be able to be in this show and she hopes you enjoy!!

KHLOE RENEE’ ETHRIDGE (Vienna Boys Choir) is excited to be performing in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at Macon Little Theatre! Khloe is 11 years old and a 6th-grade student who enjoys acting, singing, and playing soccer. She previously performed in Musical Madness at Warner Robins Little Theatre and is excited to continue growing as a young performer. One of Khloe’s favorite things about theatre is meeting new people, having fun, and bringing characters and stories to life onstage. This production is especially exciting because she gets to share the stage with her mom, Jessica. Khloe would like to thank her family, directors, and castmates for their love, encouragement, and support. She hopes everyone enjoys the show! 

MAGGIE FRIPP (Teen Ensemble, Nancy Bobofit) is ecstatic to be a part of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at MLT! She’s the daughter of Amy Hicks and Corey Fripp, as well as a younger sister to Caleb Fripp. You may have seen her previously in the cast of The Wizard of Oz, as a member of the ensemble. Maggie is an 8th grader with Acellus Academy who enjoys skating, acting, and drawing in her free time. She’s grateful to Haynie, Voss, and Cassidy for making the show happen. She hopes you enjoy the show!

JOE GOGGANS (Gabe Ugliano) is thrilled to make his onstage Macon Little Theatre debut! Joe’s family includes his wonderful wife, Melinda, and their favorite demigods, Molly Kate and Grant. When he isn't getting into character on stage, Joe can be found in the MLT tech booth, out fishing, or wrangling tabletop campaign lore. Joe’s favorite thing about the Percy Jackson show is how it brings classic myths and monsters to life. 

MOLLY KATE GOGGANS (Vienna Boys Choir) is so excited to be in her ninth production at Macon Little Theater! She is the daughter of Melinda Goggans and Joe Goggans (Gabe) and is currently a freshman at FPD. She enjoys playing piano and singing. Special thanks to her family and friends and Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Ms. Cassidy! Bring on the monsters!

JEWELL GONSER (Greek Statue/Teen Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical with Macon Little Theatre! Jewell's family includes both her parents and their spouses, and her two older brothers, Gabriel, and Samuel. Jewell is a 16-year-old high school junior, who enjoys acting, singing, and dancing. One of her favorite things about theatre is meeting new people, and the wonderful friendships that can start from performing together! Jewell has enjoyed and loved the Percy Jackson book series since she was young and is ecstatic to be a part of bringing the story to life on stage! She would like to thank her family and close friends for supporting her through this crazy yet wonderful experience, and she hopes everyone enjoys the show! 

CASSIDY HALL (Clarisse) is ecstatic to be joining Sylvia and Laura as the Family Series choreographer for a 3rd season! Cassidy recently returned to Macon after spending her summer performing professionally in Kansas and Massachusetts. Regional Credits: Joy in Cinderella (Great Plains Theatre), Missy/Dance Captain in 9 to 5, Florence/Dance Captain in Brightstar (Priscilla Beach Theatre). Middle Georgia Credits: Cassie in A Chorus Line, The Witch in Into the Woods, Ilse in Spring Awakening (Macon Little Theatre), Kathy Selden in Singin’ in the Rain (Theatre Macon), Amber VonTussle in Hairspray (Perry Players).

SYDNEY HANLEY (Teen Ensemble) is the 16-year-old daughter of Rebecca and Will. She’s a rising junior at Stratford Academy and has one younger brother named Jacob. Percy Jackson is Sydney’s 13th show at Macon Little Theatre. You may have seen her as the Jester in Once Upon A Mattress or in The Wizard of Oz. Sydney loves the Percy Jackson books and likes to write poetry and make art. She’d like to thank Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Ms. Cassidy for their work on this production. She hopes you enjoy the show!!

KATIE HATCHER (Charon) is excited to be in her first show at Macon Little Theatre. Katie is the daughter of Todd and Kristy Hatcher and is currently completing her degree at Georgia Tech while working to become officially certified as a teacher. The Lightning Thief is her first return to the stage since she graduated from Tattnall Square Academy. She enjoys reading, writing, running, and being with her friends and family. 

BRAELYN HELMS (dance core, camper, statue, ensemble) is in her junior year of high school. This is only her second time on the MLT stage, with her first one being Wizard of Oz this summer. She has been in other shows in Perry consisting of The Little Mermaid, Anastasia, and Parade. She was also a part of the Assemblies of God Fine Arts and received a superior in her musical theater solo. When Braelyn is not performing, she enjoys singing with her youth group worship team. Braelyn would like to thank Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Cassidy for the opportunity to be on the stage once again. 

PEACE HODGE (Greyhound passenger #2, ensemble) is elated to be in a second production at Macon Little Theatre. Her family includes two sisters, Wisdom and Clarity, a brother on the way, and her mother, Estée. She is homeschooled and is in 11th grade. Her hobbies include reading, writing, and crocheting. Peace’s favorite thing about the Percy Jackson series is how Greek mythology & magical elements and the “mortal world” blend together. It’s exciting to read about Percy Jackson through his battles with monsters & gods and his various adventures, and now Peace gets to have this awesome, thrilling, and killer experience to be in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. She is beyond thankful for the support from her family & friends and for Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and JP for making this all possible.   

LIZZY HOUSE (Dance Core) is so excited to be in this production of Lightning Thief! She is the daughter of Lee House and Tonya House, and sister to Kayleigh House. She is a student at Houston County High School, and some of her hobbies include dance, theatre, singing, and choreographing. Some of her theatre credits include Pepper (Annie) and a Bird Girl (Seussical) at Perry Players and Dance Core (Footloose), Snowflake Dancer (Frozen), Baby Bear (Shrek), and Mackenzie (High School Musical), and recently Dance Core (The Wizard of Oz) here at MLT! She was also seen as co-choreographer for Alice in Wonderland at LRES!! She hopes you enjoy the show!!

MAREE JACKSON (Echo, Dance Core, Ensemble, Statue) is extremely excited to be included in this production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical! She is currently a senior at Central Fellowship Christian Academy and has loved meeting new faces and making fun memories with her friends. She has seen many productions at MLT and various other theaters and would like to thank her best friend and favorite actress, Savannah Prussia, who opened her eyes to the world behind the curtain. She would like to show the utmost gratitude to all her friends and family who have supported and encouraged her throughout this new journey and have continued to love her despite having to hear the same soundtrack for over a month! She would like to highlight a few very important people who have aided her in her quest to the stage, starting with her biggest cheerleader, her mum, who has loved and encouraged her since day one. To Maree, her family is her world; she would like to thank her dad, her brother Hutson, and her sisters, Emmi, and Kelsey, for showing up and always making an effort to be there for her when she needed it most! She hopes you enjoy the show!

JESSICA JOHNSON ETHRIDGE (Mrs. Dodds/Fury) is thrilled to return to the stage in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at Macon Little Theatre! Jessica is an educator, actress, wife, and mother who enjoys theatre, film, and creating memories with her family. She previously appeared as Mrs. Fitzgerald in Cheaper by the Dozen and has also expanded her acting experience through film and on-camera work. Jessica especially loves that theatre has become something her family can enjoy together. This production is extra special because she gets to share the stage with her daughter, Khloe. Jessica would like to thank her family, the production team, and her fellow cast members for their encouragement and support. She hopes audiences have an amazing journey into the world of Percy Jackson!

HENSLEY JONES (Grover Underwood) is excited to be in her first production at Macon Little Theatre. Hensley is a 19-year-old sophomore at Georgia College and State University working towards her BA in Theatre. She is grateful for the opportunity to have been in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical with such a welcoming cast and crew. She wants to thank her friends, family, directors, and the GCSU Alpha Psi Omega cast for always supporting her. 

ELIZA (ELI) KERR (Teen Ensemble/Fury/Greek Statue) is delighted to be on stage in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at Macon Little Theatre! Eli is the child of Ben and Christy Kerr, and they have two younger siblings, Levi and Abi. Eli is so thrilled to be able to help bring the Percy Jackson universe they've loved for so long to Macon Little Theatre’s stage! Eli is a 16-year-old junior at Central High School and loves singing, reading, and doing art. They are thankful for their family for giving rides to and from practice and their Percy Jackson cast members for their generosity and willingness to help them begin their acting journey.

ANASTASIA LOSONSKY (Vienna Boys Choir/Young Annabeth/Ensemble) is ecstatic to be in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at Macon Little Theatre!  She is 10 years old and is in 4th grade at St Joseph’s Catholic School.  This is Anastasia’s 3rd season being on stage with MLT and is no stranger to MLT referring to it as her second home.  Anastasia would like to thank her family for their continued support, her friends, and Ms. Haynie and Ms. Voss.

EDWARD MASSEY (Farmer, Hermes Postman, Ensemble) is a senior at Mount De Sales and is very excited for his first ever show at Macon Little Theatre. Edward has previously been Gangster #1 in the Drowsy Chaperone and a part of the Hadestown Dance Corp. Edward would like to thank his family, friends, and the whole cast of Percy Jackson for being so supportive! 

​MAX MAY (Son of Dionysus/Nico Di Angelo/Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) is ecstatic to debut on the Macon Little Theater stage! Max has appeared on stage a few times at Mount De Sales Academy as King Wenceslas in Wenceslas, as Mongo in High School Musical, and as ensemble in the Drowsy Chaperone. Last year, Max represented MDS with the Dramatic Oral Interpretation for the GISA State Literary Competition. Now a freshman at Central High School, Max has truly enjoyed spending time with the incredible cast of this show and getting to know all the incredible people who are a part of it. An aspiring actor, who spends any free time writing short stories and scripts, Max is grateful for loving parents and grandparents, a supportive partner, wonderful theatre teachers (special thanks to Mrs. Olson for her encouragement to start acting!), and the fantastic direction of Ms. Haynie and Ms. Voss.

LOUISE MCGEE (Echidna) Louise is the daughter of Bryan and Carrie Green. She is a junior at Crawford County High School. Louise loves the MLT family and enjoys her time at the theater. She appreciates all the support Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss and Cassidy have given her. She was most recently cast in Wizard of Oz, Once Upon a Mattress, Lion King Jr. and Between the Lines Jr. She hopes you love their performance of Percy Jackson the Lighting Thief.

EMMA MCMULLEN (Oracle, Ensemble) is a social media manager at Music Masters. Joining MLT for her fourth production, after The Rocky Horror Show, Footloose, and The Wizard of Oz, Emma is thrilled to be a part of this, one of her favorite shows to date. She has a deep passion for theatre and performing, and can't wait to present this new, hard-hitting show to audiences, and share the stage with her friends once again.

JACKSON MERIWETHER (Statue, Statue2, Kurt Cobain) Jackson is a Mount De Sales 10th grade student that is passionate about lighting design and tech. This is his second time acting, first being The Wizard of Oz. He is excited to experience being in Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief.

ROSIE MILES (Sally Jackson) is thrilled to be in her second production at Macon Little Theatre. Rosie is the proud Theatre Director at Monroe County Middle School and was most recently seen as Glinda in MLT’s production of The Wizard of Oz. Rosie would like to thank Sylvia and Laura for once again giving her a chance to be onstage, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

PEARCE MILLER (Kronos, Elvis, Ensemble) is very excited to be a part of this electric show. He is a Senior at Veritas Classical Schools and a frequent performer in Middle Georgia. Some of his recent credits include Troy Bolton in High School Musical Jr, Sir Henry in Once Upon a Mattress, as well as Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde. He wants to thank Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss for their incredible dedication, as well as his family, friends, and girlfriend for making being in this show possible.

EVAN MORRIS (News Caster, ensemble) Evan is so excited to be in his 4th show with MLT, Percy Jackson and The Lightning thief. Evan is a 7th grader at Veritas Classical Schools and in his free time he likes to play baseball, spend time with his family and friends, and he especially likes to read the Percy Jackson book series. You may have seen him in Macon Little Theatre’s productions of Frozen Jr., Lion King Jr., and Once Upon a Mattress Jr. He hopes to continue doing theatre at MLT and he hopes you enjoy the show! 

LACEY ALYNA MORRIS (Annabeth Chase) Lacey is ecstatic to be portraying her favorite character in the musical adaptation of her all-time favorite book Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief. Lacey is a senior in high school at Veritas Classical Schools With hopes of pursuing musical theatre in college after graduation. This is her 7th show with MLT and she is so excited and grateful to be sharing the stage yet again with such a talented cast. You may have seen her in previous productions at MLT as Ariel Moore in Footloose, Gabriela Montez in Highschool Musical Jr., Elsa in Frozen Jr., or even Anastasia in Anastasia at Perry Players. Lacey is very grateful for all the love and support she has received from her family and friends along this journey of telling a story that is very dear to her heart, and she hopes you will love and enjoy the show! 

MICAH MORRIS (Hades, Ensemble) is thrilled to be in Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief. This is Micah’s fourth play at Macon Little Theatre. You may have seen him in recent shows such as The Wizard of Oz, as Cow, and in Footloose, in the Ensemble. Micah is homeschooled and his favorite subject is Science. In his free time, he enjoys playing his guitar, sketching and spending time with his cat. He would like to thank his parents and Matt and Sarah Ozment for driving him to practice. He would also like to thank Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Miss Hall for pushing him to become a better actor/dancer.

BAILEY MUELLER (Squirrel, Ensemble) is excited to be a part of The Lightning Thief. She is a 10th-grade homeschool student with Acellus Academy and is the daughter of Ashley DeFore and Justin Mueller. Bailey has been involved with Macon Little Theatre for almost four years and was most recently seen in The Wizard of Oz, Once Upon a Mattress, High School Musical, and Shrek. Bailey has recently also worked on the technical crew for Alice by Heart and The Rocky Horror Show. In her free time, Bailey enjoys reading, writing, and playing the piano and guitar. She would like to thank her parents and grandparents for always taking her to rehearsals and work days, as well as Ms. Haynie and Ms. Voss for always helping her grow her confidence and love of theater. 

KATIELYNN MYERS (Janis Joplin, Ensemble) is ecstatic to be in The Lightning Thief! She is the daughter of Ashley and Chuck Myers. She is a 10th grade homeschooler. This will be her 8th show at Macon Little Theater. Most recently you may have seen her in Shrek as Young Fiona, Lion King as Lioness, or Footloose as dance core! In her free time Katielynn enjoys dancing, playing the piano, and singing. She would like to thank Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Ms. Cassidy for giving her this wonderful opportunity! She would also like to thank her family and friends for supporting her dreams of being on the stage! She hopes you enjoy the show!

ZACHARY OZMENT (Percy Jackson) is a high school senior and is thrilled to have the opportunity to play this role—and to finally have a good reason to eat more blue food. His previous roles include Ren McCormack in Footloose, Timon in The Lion King, and Ryan Evans in High School Musical. Zac would like to thank his directors, Ms. Voss and Ms. Haynie, JP, and Cassidy, his vocal coaches, Dallas, and Mystie Wilke, for their guidance and encouragement. He is also grateful to the cast, crew, and his family for their constant support. After all, the things that make you different might just be the things that make you strong. Psalm 19:14

​TINLEY AUSTYN PEACOCK (Vienna Boys Choir) has been acting in local theatre for five years. She’s in 8th grade and attending Veritas Classical School. Hobbies include singing, acting, and softball. She is excited to have the opportunity to share the stage with old and new friends for The Lightning Thief. 

​OLIVER PETERSON (Minotaur, Ensemble) is a senior at Georgia Cyber Academy with a passion for the performing arts and marine science. After joining the Macon Little Theatre Summer Camp program, he found a supportive community of leaders who inspired him to take the stage, culminating in his role in Once Upon a Mattress. Now, he is excited to be part of this production.

​MADISON PRITCHARD (Bianca, ensemble) is ecstatic to be involved in another MLT show. You may have recently seen her in Wizard of Oz as an ensemble member or running followspot in Alice by Heart. Madison has a strong passion for theatre and loves being able to share it with her many friends at MLT. She thanks all of her supporters and directors for making this show possible and hopes to be in more upcoming shows.

​SAVANNAH PRUSSIA (Silena, ensemble) is so excited to be a part of her second MLT performance! She is a Senior at Central Fellowship Christian Academy. You may remember her from her role in Footloose as Wendy Jo as well as her role as Lilly in Anastasia: Youth Edition at Perry Players. She is super stoked to perform The Lightning Thief as her 8th show! She would like to thank Maree Jackson for all the rides to and from practice, Talon Stella for making those rides even more memorable, her mom and dad for encouraging her, as well as Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Ms. Cassidy for all the work they poured into this show! 

​LEAH REYNOLDS (Katie Gardner, ensemble) is ecstatic to be in The Lightning Thief! She is a senior at Jones County High School and a frequent performer in Middle Georgia. You may have recently seen her as Nala in The Lion King Jr., the Narrator in Magician’s Elephant, Mama Orge in Shrek Jr., and Lady Lucille in Once Upon a Mattress. Leah would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support, as well as Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Cassidy for their dedication and encouragement.

​QUINN RIZZO (Greyhound Passenger, Teen Ensemble) has been performing on stage for several years in Florida and Georgia. Appearing in Annie, Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion, Beetlejuice Jr., Alice in Wonderland Jr., and Frozen. She is looking forward to entertaining the audience once again in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Quinn's favorite musical is Chicago, and her dream role to perform on-stage would be Natalie in Next to Normal. 

​ELDON JEROME ROBERSON (DJ Cerberus) is excited to attend their first musical production. They’re thankful for the support of family and friends and is proud to have the role of DJ Cerberus. 

​CASEY SIMS (Train Conductor, Teen Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of The Lightning Thief! Casey is a 17-year-old senior attending Georgia Cyber Academy. In their free time, they enjoy songwriting, crafting, and reading. They are proud to be in their second production with Macon Little Theatre, and you may have seen them as a knight in Once Upon A Mattress. They are incredibly grateful to Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and their castmates for helping create this wonderful show!

​TALON STELLA (Ares, ensemble) is so excited to be a part of this amazing show. This is his first ever show at Macon Little theater. He would like to thank his friends and family for always supporting him and his best friend Savannah Prussia who convinced him to audition for this show.

STELLA STEPP (Echo of the dead/Ensemble) is so excited to be sharing the stage with so many of her talented friends! Stella is the daughter of Doug and Emily Stepp and is a 16-year-old homeschool student. This is her 13th show at MLT, you may recognize her as Kelsi (Highschool Musical Jr), Bird Girl (Seussical), or Lady Rowena (Once Upon a Mattress). In her free time Stella enjoys playing piano, spending time with friends and family, and baking. She would like to thank her parents for all their support throughout the rehearsal process!

​J. MICHAEL STEWART (Mr. Brunner/Chiron) is thrilled to be back on the MLT stage.  Michael was seen last year in MLT’s productions of Footloose and And Then There Were None, in addition to previous years in The Prom and Mousetrap. You can also find him serving as an usher or house manager.  Michael is honored to be on the board of directors for MLT and the Macon Film Festival. Michael is the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Middle Georgia State University, partner of 20 years to Tony Long, Jr., dog dad to Boone, Barkley, Braxton, and Bettina, and a self-avowed comic book nerd.  He is thankful to Sylvia and Laura for their confidence, support, and encouragement, and truly, truly grateful to be a part of such an amazing cast of young actors who kept him smiling and laughing!  Look for the sign!

​LOGAN THOMAS (Poseidon, Security Guard, Ensemble) is so excited to be in his 3rd show at MLT! You may have previously seen him as the Winkie General in The Wizard of Oz this summer. Logan is a junior at CCHS where he is also cast in their current One Act production. His favorite thing about this show is being able to hang out with his friends and pursue theater at the same time! Lastly, Logan wants to thank those friends but especially his directors Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Cassidy for putting together this amazing show!

​HANNAH WOOD (Echoes of the Dead/Ensemble) is ecstatic to be in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical as her twelfth show at MLT. Most recently she was seen as a Princess of the Test in Once Upon a Mattress. She is the daughter of David and Hope Wood and sister to Sarah Wood. Hannah is a tenth grader at Mount de Sales Academy. In her free time, Hannah enjoys spending time with her friends, making art, and jumping on the trampoline. She thanks Ms. Haynie, Ms. Voss, and Ms. Cassidy for creating spaces for imagination and artistry!

​BROOKLYN ZEAGLER (Bus Driver/ Ensemble) is elated to be in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical! This will be her third musical with Macon Little Theatre and was most recently in the Advanced Camp Showcase. She is an English major in college and loves literature, theatre, and music. She would like to thank all the amazing cast she got to work with in this show and the wonderful people who brought this show together: Ms. Haynie, Ms. Cassidy, and Ms. Voss. She hopes you enjoy the show and come back to see Evil Dead: The Musical.