MEET THE CAST
Micah Abalos
Micah is excited to make his onstage debut with High Tide Theatrical, where he also serves as Creative Media Specialist. Previous credits include Disaster! (Ensemble) with Springfield Contemporary Theatre and performances with Springfield Improv, formerly as part of No Strings Attached and now with the Itty Bitty Bit Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts from Biola University.
Though he first experienced The Rocky Horror Picture Show at home through a friend, Micah was immediately drawn to its iconic cult status, interactive nature, and unapologetically queer, campy spirit. He is thrilled to bring that energy to the stage with such an incredible cast.
Micah extends his deepest thanks to his wife and parents for always supporting his dreams, and pushing him to be his best both on and off stage.
Elijah Biggers
Elijah is excited to return to High Tide Theatrical, where he has appeared as Tim in Hand to God and Cinderella’s Father in Into the Woods. Other credits include Peter in The Diary of Anne Frank (2016, 1958), Don in Leaving Iowa, Peierre in Murdered to Death, Adam in Miss Nelson is Missing, Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, Trent in Artifice, and Leon in Fools.
Elijah was drawn to The Rocky Horror Show as a chance to challenge himself with a new style of music, and he has loved being part of such an accepting and supportive cast. He gives special thanks to Dylan for always having faith in him: “I’m able to do this because of you.”
Grace Billingsley
Grace is honored to return to the stage as Janet in The Rocky Horror Show. This role holds extraordinary meaning for her, as she made her onstage debut as Janet at age 17 with Springfield Contemporary Theatre. Now, years later, she is grateful to say goodbye to the character who helped her find her voice as a performer and as a person. This final bow is made all the more special as part of Rocky Horror’s 50th anniversary celebration… one hell of a farewell.
Grace serves as the Executive Director of High Tide Theatrical, but Rocky Horror has always been more than just a show to her. It is forever tied to her late father, who passed away unexpectedly in 2022. When she was first asked to play Janet, it was her dad who encouraged her to say yes, promising it would be the most fun she would ever have. That has proven true with every single performance, and this final one is dedicated to him.
“All good things must come to an end. Thank you, Dad, for convincing me to take that leap. Every laugh, every note, every step has been for you.”
Helen-Ashley Bodenhamer
Helen-Ashley is thrilled to be making her High Tide Theatrical debut! Previous credits include Sister Mary Downey in Disaster! with Springfield Contemporary Theatre and Jenny in Spare Change, a short film created for Sato 48 through Studio Singularity. She has also trained in vocal performance through the Conservatory of the Ozarks.
The Rocky Horror Show has always been alluring to Helen-Ashley, and after hearing from her friend Elaina about the fun and unforgettable memories of being part of the cast, she knew she had to audition. She is excited to now create her own Rocky Horror memories with this incredible company!
Wesley Bryan
This is Wesley’s third consecutive High Tide show this year, following HAIR and Into the Woods. Additional Springfield credits include Pippin (SLT), Sweeney Todd (SCT), and These Shining Lives (MSU).
Wesley is pursuing an MA in English/Literature at Missouri State and works part-time at the public library. The Rocky Horror Show has a very special place in the shadowy corners of his heart (especially after last year’s HTT production, where he played Rocky) and he is ecstatic to return.
Wesley sends much love and gratitude to his family, without whom he would be very little at all.
Hadleigh Callahan
Hadleigh is excited to return to High Tide Theatrical, where she has appeared in PRIDE: In Concert, Duets in Concert, Villains: In Concert, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (2024), as well as directing Literature to Life (2025). Other credits include The Tempest (Ferdinand) with Queen City Shakespeare in Springfield, and in Chicago: Twelfth Night (Feste) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mustard) with Assembly Theater; Spoon River Anthology (Minerva Jones, Mrs. Williams), As You Like It (Jacques), and Antigone (Tiresias) at Wheaton College. She holds a BA in Theatre Performance and Rhetorical Theory.
For Hadleigh, The Rocky Horror Show is not only a blast to perform, but also holds a special place in her heart…she met the love of her life during a production of this show. Shout out to Mallory. She rules!
Bailey Diehl
Bailey is thrilled to return to High Tide Theatrical, where he has appeared as Margaret Mead in HAIR and Jason/Tyrone in Hand to God. Other credits include Ogie in Waitress the Musical at Springfield Little Theatre. He holds a BFA in Acting from Missouri State University.
Bailey was inspired to audition for The Rocky Horror Show after hearing his partner, Lyndsey Williams—who has been part of each of High Tide’s Rocky Horror productions for the past two years—share how much fun the experience is. He is excited to join the cast this year and believes that doing a show alongside people you love is truly something special.
Cat Hamlin
Cat is excited to make their High Tide Theatrical debut! Previous credits include Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors at Glendale Theater and Scuttle in The Little Mermaid at Springfield Little Theatre. A longtime fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Cat has always loved the music, set design, and costumes. They are thrilled to finally step into this cult classic onstage and to be part of the magic of The Rocky Horror Show!
Lavelle Johnston
Lavelle is thrilled to return to High Tide Theatrical, where audiences have seen them as the Narrator/Frank in The Rocky Horror Show (2024), Hud in HAIR (2025), and in multiple cabarets including Dream Roles, Villains, Pride, Literature to Life, No Show Tunes Allowed, and Love Songs. Other credits include Agwe in Once on This Island (Mosaic Arts Collective, 2024), featured dancer in In the Heights (2023), and Harpo in The Color Purple.
For Lavelle, The Rocky Horror Show is one of their favorite productions both to watch and to perform. As a member of the non-binary community, this show holds a deeply personal meaning… it’s when they feel most fully seen.
Ethan Pennington
Ethan is excited to make his High Tide Theatrical debut! Previous credits include Prentice in Peter and the Starcatcher, Doc Porter in Crimes of the Heart, Soldier/Alex in Sunday in the Park with George, and ensemble roles in Spamalot, Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and Mamma Mia.
Ethan first fell in love with The Rocky Horror Show after seeing High Tide’s inaugural production and knew he wanted to be a part of the fun. He is grateful for the opportunity to help bring this iconic show to life!
Allegra Schaeffer
Allegra is thrilled to return to High Tide Theatrical, where audiences have seen her as Columbia and as Eddie/Dr. Scott in The Rocky Horror Show, as well as in numerous concerts including Red Hot & Backwards, Dream Roles, Leading Ladies, Villains, Literature to Life, No Show Tunes, and Duets. Other favorite credits include Ginger (Dance Captain) in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Springfield Contemporary Theatre), Georg Schmidt/Robert (Choreographer) in The Black Rider (Ozark Lyric Opera), Junkman/Childcatcher (Dance Captain) in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Springfield Little Theatre), and Director/Choreographer of Tuck Everlasting (Dayspring School of the Arts).
She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and a BS in Dance from Missouri State University, as well as certifications in Mixed Method Comprehensive Pilates, Active Isolated Stretching, and Progressing Ballet (Level 1). Allegra has been teaching for over 10 years and currently teaches at Lauren Ashley Dance Center and The Bodysmith, in addition to choreographing for Ozark High School.
For Allegra, The Rocky Horror Show is unmatched in its one-of-a-kind audience-to-performer relationship. This marks her third time with the production, and she looks forward to continuing to return to this cult classic.
Joshua David Smith
Joshua serves as the Artistic Director of High Tide Theatrical, where he has directed Next to Normal and Into the Woods and starred as Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show (2023, 2024, 2025). Additional credits include The SpongeBob Musical, Annie, Something Rotten, Kinky Boots, and Waitress with Springfield Little Theatre.
For Joshua, The Rocky Horror Show has always represented freedom and individuality. Being part of the 50th anniversary cast is both an honor and a celebration of what this groundbreaking story has meant to him and to audiences for generations.
Courtney Stanford
Courtney is thrilled to return to High Tide Theatrical, where she previously appeared as Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods. Other favorite credits include Flounder in The Little Mermaid. After stepping back into theatre, Courtney decided to step outside of her comfort zone and audition for The Rocky Horror Show. She is excited to join the cast for such a fun and iconic production, and grateful to share another unforgettable experience with High Tide.
Ashtin Umstattd
Ashtin is delighted to return to High Tide Theatrical, where she previously appeared as the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods. Other credits include Alice in Alice By Heart, Marjory in The Moors, and Mia in Gay Sorority Girls Ruin Everything. She holds a BS in Theatre with minors in American Sign Language and Non-Profit Leadership from Missouri State University.
For Ashtin, The Rocky Horror Show is special because “at the end of the day, it’s just people being people and being weird and dancing and freaking out—and I think that it really speaks to people in a very special and unique way!”
Elaina Vanderflught
Elaina is delighted to return to High Tide Theatrical, where she has appeared as a Phantom in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (2024), Usherette/Phantom in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (2023), and in Duets in Concert, Leading Ladies, Dream Roles, and Red Hot & Backwards. Other credits include Disaster! (Ensemble, Springfield Contemporary Theatre) and If You Want to View Paradise (Swing, Shane Everett Production). She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from Drury University.
The Rocky Horror Show has been one of Elaina’s favorite musicals, and she has loved performing in it for the past two years. She is thrilled to be back again, especially with so many friends by her side. Elaina extends her gratitude to everyone at High Tide for this amazing opportunity!
Lyndsey Williams
Lyndsey is thrilled to return to High Tide Theatrical, where she has previously appeared as Jack in Into the Woods, a member of the Tribe in Hair, and as the Phantom in The Rocky Horror Show (2023 and 2024). Other favorite credits include The Lightning Thief, School of Rock, Beauty and the Beast, and Waitress at Springfield Little Theatre.
For Lyndsey, The Rocky Horror Show is a special tradition—an annual chance to embrace the wacky, high-energy fun of the production while connecting with an incredible community of new people each year.
MEET THE TEAM
Jacob Deck
Jacob is thrilled to return to High Tide Theatrical, where he previously served as choreographer for The Rocky Horror Show (2023) and director/choreographer for The Rocky Horror Show (2024). His additional theatre credits include Pinocchio in Shrek the Musical (Welk Resort Theatre), Owner/Choreographer of Back in Time (Touring Production), and featured singer/dancer in Hot Rods and High Heels and Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis (Clay Cooper Theatre).
Jacob loves the unique energy and community The Rocky Horror Show brings, especially during spooky season, and is excited to be part of the production once again.
Quenton Ellis
Quenton Ellis is thrilled to return to High Tide Theatrical, where he was last seen as Rapunzel’s Prince in Into The Woods. Additional credits include Music Director for Beetlejuice Jr. at Springfield Little Theatre, Little House on the Ferry (Off-Broadway), and keyboard for A Grand Night For Singing at Tent Theatre. He is a 2019 graduate of Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. Drawn to “the strange and unusual,” Quenton is excited to dive into the world of The Rocky Horror Show.
Mallory Maggi
Mallory is delighted to return to High Tide Theatrical, where her credits include directing Tick, Tick… Boom!, stage managing The Rocky Horror Show, running board operations for Hand to God, and working on concerts such as Women, Villains, and Literature to Life. She holds a BS in Theatre Studies and Public Relations as well as an MPS in Applied Communication.
For Mallory, The Rocky Horror Show holds a special place in her heart—most of all because it led her to finding love.
