Directly from The Tempest PlayBill – Spring 2025 Play

Hadley Grace Ascher (Young Miranda) is a kindergartner from Birchcrest Elementary School. When Hadley is not in school, she is usually in her room trying to convince her two brothers to play Barbie with her. You can also find her on her karaoke machine singing, “ABCs” and “Twinkle Twinkle,” or creating her own songs like “I Found Candy.” She recently started dancing through the Bellevue Dance Academy. She loves anything to do with kitty cats. She is the daughter of Cassandra L. and Benjamin J. Ascher.

Jay Anthony (Shipmaster) is a senior at Creighton Prep from Dundee Elementary and McMillan Middle. He was also in the musical ensemble of “Grease.” He is part of the Robotics team, Bee Club, and Dungeons and Dragons. Next year, Jay plans to study computer science. His parents are Chad and Annmarie Anthony.

Christian Bowman (Ensemble) is a Creighton Prep senior from Mary Our Queen. He was in the musical ensemble of “Grease.” He is an active retreat leader, Rho Kappa Honor Society member, and Harvard Model Congress member. Although he has not chosen a college yet, he plans to major in political science and minor in Spanish. Christian’s parents are Elizabeth and Brian Bowman.

Liv Brown (Roman Goddess Iris/Ensemble) is a Marian sophomore from Holy Cross. She was on stage at Holy Cross as the Cowardly Lion in the “Wizard of Oz” and at Marian in “Cursing Mummies” and the “Grease” ensemble.  She is an active Reader’s Advisory Club, Fandom Club and Select Women’s Choir member.  Liv’s parents are Christine and Jeff Brown.

Lola Rose Cavanaugh (Young Miranda) is a Primary student from Montessori Co-op School. Although this is her first time on stage, she enjoys performing songs, playing with her cousins, and directing her mom and dad in elaborate living room productions. She enjoys writing and illustrating silly poems and discussing the various powers of superheroes. Her parents also consider her a professional fort builder and inventor. Lola is the daughter of Erin Feichtinger and Matthew Cavanaugh. She is also the granddaughter of Marian President Mrs. Michele Ernst.

Evan Chattin (Ensemble) is a Creighton Prep freshman from St. Pius X/St. Leo. He was Willy Wonka in “Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory,” the Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz,” and Chief Tui in “Moana Jr.” Outside of theater, he is a powerlifter, part of Operation Others and part of Chamber Choir. Evan’s parents are Christopher and Katy Chattin.

Helen Christen (Antonia) is a Marian junior from St. Pius X/St. Leo. She was in the Musical ensembles of “Grease” and “Mamma Mia!” and was a showgirl in “Cursing Mummies.” In addition to theater, she is involved in Show Choir, Campus Ministry, and the Core Team of Operation Others. Her parents are Jen and Blaine Christen. 

Katherine Dietz (Roman Goddess Ceres/Ensemble)  is a Marian junior from St. Vincent de Paul. She was in the musical ensemble of “Grease” and “Mamma Mia!” and in the cast of “Cursing Mummies.” Off the stage, she is active in the Kent Bellows Art Mentorship Program, is an active member of the Fandom Club, and Journalism. Katherine’s parents are Meghann and Nick Dietz.

Ryan Eichele (Francisco/Ensemble) is a Creighton Prep senior from St. Vincent de Paul. He was part of the musical ensemble of “Grease.” Off stage, he is part of Campus Ministry, Concert Band and Academic Decathlon. He plans to study neuroscience and behavior at the University of Notre Dame. Ryan’s parents are Annie and Derrick Eichele.

Luke Engel (Ensemble) is a Creighton Prep freshman from St. Pius X/ St. Leo. At St. Pius, he played Mike TV in “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory” and an Elder in “Moana Jr.” He is involved in Robotics, Cross Country and Dungeons and Dragons. Luke’s parents are Beth and Max Engel.

Josh Ferro (Ensemble) is a Creighton Prep sophomore from St. Columbkille. He was cast as Henri Macrceu in “Cursing Mummies” and the musical ensemble of “Grease.” Off-script, he is part of the Chamber Choir, Robotics and Dungeon and Dragons Club. Josh’s parents are Matt and Diane Ferro. 

Nick Ferro (Sebastian) is a Creighton Prep senior from St. Columbkille. He played Benjamin Allen Decatur in “Cursing Mummies,” Bill Austin in “Mamma Mia!” and Kenicke in “Grease.” Off stage, he is in Operation Others and Choir. Nick plans to go to Creighton University. His parents are Matt and Diane Ferro. 

Madeline Fitch (Adrian/Ensemble) is a Marian freshman from Alice Buffett Middle School and Fullerton Elementary. She was in the productions “Camp Rock” and “Nobody Left to Murder” at Alice Buffett and the musical “Grease” at Marian. She is also part of the Marian Show Choir. Madeline’s parents are Chris and Joanna Finch.

Addie Golka (Ensemble) is a Marian sophomore from Trumble Park Elementary and Papillion Middle. She has performed in “Cursing Mummies” and the musicals “Grease” and “Mamma Mia!” Off the stage, she is a member of the Momentum Show Choir, Peer2Peer, and FIAT (Faith In Action Team). Addie’s parents are Greg and Tiffany Golka. 

Sawyer Helton (Caliban) is a Creighton Prep junior from St. Cecilia. At St. Cecilia, he was in the musical “Annie Jr.”; at Marian, he has been in “Cursing Mummies” and “Grease.” Off the script, he is part of Operation Others, Robotics and the football team. Sawyer’s parents are Erin Grace and Morgan Helton. 

Emma Kaczmarek (Ensemble) is a Marian senior from Leavitt Middle School and Francis de Sales Elementary in Las Vegas. Emma was part of Las Vegas Drama Kids Original from 2016 to 2018. She is the co-captain of Debate, the president of the Film Club and part of the Harvard Model Congress. Emma plans to study Emerging Media Arts/ Film and Television at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Her parents are Patricia Kaczmarek & Maurice Hernandez.

Jonathan Kelly (Ensemble) is a Creighton Prep freshman from St. Pius X/St. Leo. He played Ebby in “A Christmas Carol” at the Omaha Community Playhouse and the Cowardly Lion in a St.Pius X/ St. Leo production of “The Wizard of Oz.” He is part of Prep’s Chamber Choir, HOSA team and Operation Others. Jonathan’s parents are Michael Kelly and Kara Murray.

Leo Kelly (Ferdinand) is a sophomore at Creighton Prep from St. Margaret Mary. He has been in the ensemble of “Cursing Mummies” and the musical “Mamma Mia!” He also played the role of Teen Angel in “Grease.” He is part of the Chamber Choir, Kent Bellows Art Mentorship Program and Art Club. Leo’s parents are Mary and Paul Kelly.

Andrew Lawler (Stephano) is a senior at Creighton Prep from Beveridge Magnet. He was Cogsworth in the musical “Beauty and The Beast,” Detective Joe Russell in “Cursing Mummies,” and Harry Bright in the musical “Mamma Mia!” Off the stage, he is part of the Honors Chamber Choir, a Freshmen Retreat Leader, and part of the Dungeons and Dragons club. He plans to study Film and Television at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and minor in either theater or English. Andrew’s parents are Dave and Kelly Lawler.

Annika Mahler (Ensemble) is a Marian freshman from Millard Central and Norris Elementary. At Millard Central, she played Morticia Addams in the musical “The Addams Family” and Tom Thumb in “Once Upon a Crime.” Off the stage, she is on the Speech team and runs Track. Her parents are Kristine and Kevin Mahler. 

Alastair Mansfield (Ensemble) is a senior at Creighton Prep from St. Vincent de Paul. He has been in the ensemble of “Twelfth Night,” “Cursing Mummies” and the musical ensemble of “Grease.”  Off the stage, he is on the Robotics team. Next year, Alastair plans to major in Political Science. His parents are Rich Mansfield and Sheila Talbitzer. 

Makayla Martinez (Sycorax/Ensemble) is a freshman at Marian from Otte Blair Middle and Arbor Park Elementary School. At Otte Middle, she played White in “Dystopian” and was also in the musical ensemble of “Grease.” Outside of theater, she is in the Show Choir, Ukulele Club and Paw Project. Makayla’s parents are Yeny Martinez and Jose Martinez.

Brigid McFall (Roman Goddess Juno/Ensemble) is a Marian sophomore from St. Matthew. She was part of the ensemble in the musicals “Grease” and “Mamma Mia!” and a stunt double in “Cursing Mummies.” She is also part of the Ukulele Club and a Peer2Peer leader. Brigid’s mother is Angelica McFall.

Abby McGuire (Ensemble) is a Marian senior from St. Wenceslaus. She was part of the Stage Crew for “The Jugglers Gift,” “Beauty and The Beast,” and “Footloose.” Outside of theater, she is involved in Journalism, Model Congress and Film Club. She plans to major in journalism on the public relations track at Creighton University next year. Abby’s father is Luke McGuire.

Brennen Nelson (Ensemble) is a freshman at Creighton Prep from St. Pius X/St. Leo. He played the role of Grandpa Joe in “Charlie in The Chocolate Factory.” He is part of the Inc Ink and Speech Team. Brennen’s parents are Kevin and Sarah Nelson.

Alex Olmstead (Ensemble) is a junior at Marian from St. James Seton. She has been in the ensembles of the musicals “Mamma Mia!” and “Grease” and the play “Cursing Mummies.” She is part of the E-Sports Club and Kent Bellows Art Mentorship Program. Alex’s parents are Robin and Mike Olmstead. 

Matthew O’Meara (Gonzalo) is a senior at Creighton Prep from St. Vincent De Paul. He played Flash in “Cursing Mummies,” Eugene in the  “Grease,” and Eddie in “Mamma Mia!”  He is a retreat leader, robotics member, and Campus Ministry Advisory Board Member off the stage. Matthew plans to attend Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine on the pre-med track. His parents are Christy and Jim O’Meara.

Daniel Jacob Paronable (Ensemble) is a Creighton Prep senior from St. Vincent de Paul. This is his first time on stage, but he has been a part of Prep’s PowerLifting team, National Honor Society and Ultimate Frisbee Club. Although he does not know what school is next, he wants to attend medical school to be a doctor. Jacob’s parents are Lorela and Francisco Paronable.

Lilly Prenger (Trinculo) is a freshman at Marian from Christ The King. She was part of  “Oliver Jr.” at the Chanticleer Community Theater, “Annie” at Duchesne High School, and “Grease” at Marian. Off script, she is involved with the Momentum Show Choir, Marian Ambassadors and Drama Club. Lilly’s parents are Holly and Nic Prenger. 

Jon Richardson (Ensemble) is a freshman at Creighton Prep from Westside Middle School and Western Hills Elementary. He was cast in musicals such as Munchkin and Winkie in “The Wizard Of Oz” and James in “High School Musical” at Westside Middle School, along with Doody in “Grease” at Marian. He is a member of the Cinema Appreciation Club. Jon’s parents are Sarah and Chris Richardson. 

Madison Schnell (Ensemble) is a Marian sophomore from St. Thomas Moore. She has also been in the ensemble of “Cursing Mummies.” Outside of theater, she is part of the Bowling team, Pickleball Club, and Polar Plunge. Her mother is Mekaela Schnell.

Annie Stessman (Ariel) is a Marian senior from Mary Our Queen. She was in the musical ensemble of “Mamma Mia!” and cast as Mary Agnes in “Cursing Mummies,” and Frenchy in the musical “Grease.” Outside of theater, she is part of the Marian Student Board, a Core Team Ambassador, and a Campus Ministry member. She plans to study engineering at an undecided college. Annie’s parents are Joe and Jane Stessman.

Hannah Taylor (Miranda) is a Marian junior from St. Philip Neri. She has been cast as an Oompa Loompa in “Willy Wonka” at The Rose Theater and Sandy in “The Outsiders” at Rave On! Productions, and Marty in Marian’s production of “Grease.” She is also part of the Show Choir, Speech, and Sustainability Board. Hannah’s parents are Paul and Anh Taylor. 

Chris Tollo (Ensemble) is a Creighton Prep sophomore from St. Pius X/St. Leo. He has been in the musical ensemble of “Grease” and is also part of Inc Ink, Speech, and HOSA. His parents are Fiacre and Grace Tollo.

Ed Watson (Boatswain/Ensemble) is a Creighton Prep senior from St. Robert Bellarmine. He was cast as the butler in “Cursing Mummies” and Johnny Casino in the musical “Grease.” He is also involved in Yu-Gi-Oh! Club, Speech and Debate and Boardgame Club. He plans to major in computer engineering. Ed’s parents are Katie and Paul Watson.

Noah Weber (Alonso) is a Creighton Prep senior from Mary Our Queen. He was in the ensemble of “Twelfth Night” and cast as Hans Grüber in “Cursing Mummies” and Danny Zuko in the musical “Grease.” He is also a Freshman Retreat leader, a National Honor Society Executive, and a Car Club Member. He plans to study nursing at Creighton University to become a CRNA. Noah’s parents are Jon and Sarah Weber. 

Layla Wilke-Conant (Prospero) is a senior at Marian from Upchurch Elementary and Underwood Middle School. She has been a stage manager for the musicals “Mamma Mia!” and “Grease” and played Delaney Fontaine in “Cursing Mummies.” She is in broadcasting and is a TAR (Technology Aid Resource) outside the theater program. Layla’s parents are Ashley Peterson and Travis Conant. 

Student Directors:

Violet Christen is a Marian Sophomore from St. Pius X/St. Leo. She has been backstage for “Cursing Mummies” and “Mamma Mia!” and a stage manager for “Grease.” She is also an O-PA Ambassador, the captain of the Speech Team, and part of the Sustainability Board. Violet’s parents are Jen and Blaine Christen. 

Aurora Ness is a Marian senior from St. Vincent de Paul. She has been the stage manager for “Cursing Mummies” and the musicals “Mamma Mia!” and “Grease.” She is also part of Operation Others and the Sustainability Board. Aurora plans to attend Creighton University with a major in marketing and a minor in studio art. Her parents are Jessie and Richard Ness and Ashley and Nolan Welch.