The Rocky Horror Show 2026 - NMU Theatre and Dance

Axle Adams - Axle Adams (he/him) is thrilled to be making his onstage debut in the Forest Roberts Theatre! Axle is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Theatre and Entertainment Arts, with a minor in Gender Studies. As a big Rocky Horror fan, he is so grateful to be portraying the iconic Dr. Frank N. Furter. Axle would like to thank his director, cast, and crew for being so supportive throughout this process. He wants to thank Kelly and Lucas for this amazing opportunity. Offstage, Axle can be found singing, watching TV, or hanging out with his boyfriend and cat. He hopes you enjoy this incredible show. Don't dream it, be it!

Cayden Smaka - Cayden is a senior BFA Acting major at NMU, and he is so excited to share this show with you! His previous NMU credits include 9 to 5, Cabaret, Much Ado About Nothing, Love Is A Burning Thing, Clybourne Park, and more! You can see him on stage later this year in A Christmas Story, CO/LAB Dance Company, and Sister Act! Cayden loves his family and friends and is grateful for their constant support. He has had an amazing time working with all these wonderful people on this show, and he hopes you all enjoy it! Close your eyes, Mom! Instagram: @Boomsmakalaka

Izzy Scheer - Izzy Scheer is thrilled to go on a strange journey with this cast of Rocky Horror! She is currently an NMU sophomore as a BFA Musical Theatre and BA Dance double major. You may have previously seen her in NMU’s Into the Woods and the Panowski Playwriting Production of Tragedy Sound. You can catch her in upcoming NMU productions of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, CO/LAB Dance Company's A Midsummer Night's Dream & The Four Seasons, and Sister Act. Izzy is so grateful to have seen the light over at the Frankenstein Place with this amazing cast and crew. “Don’t dream it, be it” IG: @izzy_scheer_official

Cole Sherman - Cole Sherman is playing the role of Riff Raff. He is extremely excited and honoured to be part of such an amazing cast and community. He is from Cincinnati, Ohio and has been doing at least something artistic for most of his life. He has been in many productions throughout his life, some examples include many shows at SCPA (Cincinnati, Oh), and Professional ballet productions with Cincinnati Ballet. In NMU’s productions he has been the Steward in Into the Woods, Charlie in the box in Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, as well as part of the Flats Ensemble/Josh Understudy in 9 to 5. Thank you for coming to see Rocky Horror and please continue supporting the students and staff of NMU in their future productions!

Mandy Granz - Mandy is thrilled to be playing Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show! She is a current senior Musical Theatre major at NMU. Marquette theatre fans may recognize her from local productions including Chicago (Go-To-Hell Kitty/ensemble), Bonnie and Clyde (Blanche Barrow), and Twelfth Night (Viola/Cesario), as well as NMU’s production of Into the Woods (Little Red Ridinghood). Mandy would like to thank the entire cast and creative crew for working together to bring this freaky, fabulous beast of a show to life. She would also like to thank her friends and loved ones for supporting her theatrical endeavors, always. Let’s do the time warp again!

Sara Neva - Sara Neva is a third year student at Northern Michigan University, majoring in elementary education and minoring in dance. At NMU, she has performed in productions such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Alice in Wonderland, Love is a Burning Thing, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Tragedy Sound, and more. She is also a member of the Co/Lab Dance Company and works for the Wildcat Performing Arts Academy. Sara has had so much fun going to Rocky as an audience member and is absolutely thrilled to be a part of the show this year! She hopes everyone has an amazing time! Instagram: @sara.madeline.neva

Henry Moore - Henry Moore is a senior BFA Acting major with a Business and Dance minor at NMU. After spending a summer performing his first professional gig in Texas, he is excited to be back performing at NMU. You might have previously seen him in shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar, 9 to 5, or Into the Woods. While he is not performing, he's working on film projects, working out, getting outside, cooking up a storm, or working at Texas Roadhouse. He hopes you enjoy the show and can’t wait to hear some good callouts! 

Sevi Voigt - Sevi Voigt is a Sophomore pursuing a degree in NMU’s BFA Acting program. I the past couple of years, Sevi played Boss Elf in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Ensemble in NMU’s 9 to 5, and Javert in Les Misérables. He has been acting since he was ten, with both vocal and instrumental musical experience. He is excited to continue his acting journey, and he hopes you enjoy this production of The Rocky Horror Show!

Anthony Mireles - Anthony Jay Mireles (Dr. Scott / Eddie Understudy) is a second-year BFA Acting student at Northern Michigan University, originally from San Antonio, Texas. His recent NMU credits include Wildcat Theatre Follies, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Cupid’s Cabaret, and Find a TV. Anthony was grateful to return to Find a TV for its second run this fall, revisiting the original oral-history production in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Before attending NMU, Anthony was extensively involved in theatre, music, and competitive speech, earning state and national recognition through UIL and the International Thespian Festival, including a Superior rating in Duet Acting at ITF 2025. He has also performed at Carnegie Hall as part of a national honors choral performance and served as president of his high school Thespian troupe. This past summer, Anthony made his professional directing debut with Perdita, an experience made especially meaningful by the honor of directing the play's first-ever production shortly before its publication. Anthony is excited to share the stage with this talented cast and thanks the creative team, his friends, and his family for their continued encouragement and support.

Colin Morrison - Colin Morrison is excited to make his NMU Theater debut! He is in his third semester at Northern Michigan University, pursuing a degree in Multimedia Production with a minor in Theatre & Entertainment Arts. He previously played as Enjolras in Marquette Senior High School’s rendition of Les Miserables, and as Poseidon in Superior Arts Youth Theater’s rendition of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

Caitlyn Davis - Caitlyn Davis is a sophomore double majoring in Theatre and Entertainment Arts and Criminal Justice. She has been performing on stage since she can remember. Credits include Mean Girls (Karen), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), and SpongeBob the Musical (Squidward). She was previously seen as an Elf in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with NMU Theatre. She is excited to be sharing the stage with this amazing cast and is proud to bring her interpretation of the Usherette to life.

Natalie Albertson - Natalie is a sophomore dance major from Birmingham, Michigan. You may have seen her in Co/Lab Dance Company's 2026 show, Love is a Burning Thing, as well as Cupid's Cabaret and North Coast Dance Festival. Natalie is thrilled to be making her musical theatre debut here at NMU and is so honored to be a part of such an incredible show! @natalie.albertson.dance on Instagram ;)

Paige Avila - Paige Avila is so excited to be making her Forest Roberts Theatre debut in The Rocky Horror Show! Originally from Ketchikan, Alaska, she transferred from Oklahoma City University to Northern last fall and is now in her senior year as a dance major. Paige graduated from Idyllwild Arts Academy with her certification in dance before going on to join Andiamo Dance Company. Since coming to NMU, she has performed in Cupid’s Cabaret and is thrilled to be continuing her dance journey with the Co/Lab Dance Company. She is so grateful to be part of this show! IG: @paige.elayne

Sydney Baudin - Sydney Baudin is a third-year Dance and Biology major. This is her first time choreographing a musical and also having a role in one! Sydney’s past choreography experience includes the short film The Last One Dancing and a salsa-jazz fusion dance to the song peace by Berlioz. She has previously been seen on the FRT stage in the productions Home for the Holidays and Co/Lab Dance Company's Love is a Burning Thing. She has been looking forward to being a part of The Rocky Horror Picture Show since freshman year and is so excited for this opportunity!

Kayleigh Clark - Kayleigh Clark is a senior BFA Musical Theatre student at NMU. Some of her other NMU credits include: 9 to 5: The Musical, Into the Woods, The Last Five Years, and Anything Goes. She is thrilled to be a part of a show as iconic as Rocky Horror and would like to thank her castmates for making this an unforgettable experience! Let's do the Time Warp again! IG: @kayleigh_a_clark

Chiara Nicole Diaz - Chiara Diaz is thrilled to be making her FRT debut in the Rocky Horror Show! She is in her sophomore year at NMU and couldn’t be happier to be working in her second show. Last year she played Eunice and understudied Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire. She is ecstatic for everyone to see this cast’s hard work and thanks you all for coming. Please enjoy the show!

Aiden Espino - Aiden Espino is a Sophomore in the BFA acting program and more than excited to be a part of The Rocky Horror Show! He has been acting on stage since he was 12 years old, however, this is only his second full-on musical production. He hopes to be an inspiration to his siblings and cousins, showing them that no matter where our family started, the sky’s the limit!

Brandon Gilger - Brandon is so excited to be a part of this year's production of The Rocky Horror Show as a phantom and the understudy for Brad and Dr. Scott. He is in his sophomore year at Northern Michigan University pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. This is his second show with NMU Theatre and Dance, and if you aren’t sick of him after this show, you can see his work again next semester in Sister Act when he will be playing Ernie. Brandon hopes you enjoy the show just as much as he enjoys performing in it. IG:brandongilger

Brigit Meredith - Brigit is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major who is thrilled to be making her debut on the FRT stage! While this may be her first time performing on the FRT, she is no stranger to the stage. Some of her favorite roles include Hunyak in Chicago and Jenny Hill in Big Fish. Beyond performing, Brigit loves exploring the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre, with experience in sound, makeup, lighting, and music conducting. She enjoys working with people who share the same passion as she does and being able to bring this world to life. She wants to thank her family and friends who have always been there to support her in her dream.

Miles Nowlin - Miles is just plain happy to pull all the virgins off their seats and thoroughly play with them on stage. Who else is gonna do it? He's a senior in the BFA musical theatre program and has recently depicted a misfit elf and a cow on this very stage. If you or a loved one was subjected to the nightly initiation, don't get hot and flustered. Use a bit of mustard!

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