Robert Baab (Starkey) is a veteran of many regional theatrical performances. Favorite roles: FDR (Annie),
Willie (Death of a Salesman), Papa Yoder (Plain and Fancy), Moonface Martin (Anything Goes), Mayor
Shinn (The Music Man), and Nathan (Guys and Dolls). “It’s nice to be back at the Guild.”

Bradley Beckwith (Nibs) made his debut appearance with the Players Guild as Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird
and then played Templeton in Charlotte’s Web. He has also played the role of Genie for the North Canton
Playhouse production of Aladdin Jr.  Currently, he is a fourth grade student at Greentown Elementary
where he plays violin in the fourth and fifth grade orchestra. He loves music and the Beatles are his
favorite group. His hobbies include playing instruments, painting, drawing, and traveling to New York for
Broadway productions. Bradley would like to thank Jon, the cast, the stage crew, and the many new friends
he has made through his experiences at the Canton Players Guild.



Jackie Brown (Assistant Director) This is Jackie’s first credit as an assistant director. She considers it a
true honor and privilege to be teaming up with Jon. A regular volunteer at the Guild, Jackie most recently
served as the stage manager for Charlotte’s Web. Before staying home full-time with her children, Gavin,
12, and Morgan, 9, she taught English and coached girls’ basketball.

Morgan Brown (Short Stack) has been very active at the Players Guild since her debut in 2005. She most
recently appeared on the Arena Stage as Fern in Charlotte’s Web. Morgan, a 4th grader at Middlebranch
Elementary, is excited to be one of Captain Hook’s savage pirates!








Brian Bruno (Twin 2) attends Jackson Memorial Middle School where he was in Grease and Seussical.
He was also in VOCI and Chamber Ensemble for 2 years, as well as Fall and Winter sessions of Teens
on Stage at the Players Guild.








David D. Burkhardt (Twin One) is an eighth grade student at St. Peter School. He has participated in
theatre at the Guild for the last year in classes, camp, and productions. He and his dad, Mike, were in A
Christmas Carol together last year. David is a nationally ranked chess player, loves soccer, movies, and
theatre. He is working on his Eagle Scout project which is to raise money to make the Players Guild Arena
Theatre handicap accessible. He will be attending St. Thomas Aquinas in the fall. He would like to
dedicate this performance to his grandmothers and family.



Jennifer Davies (Crocodile/Peter Pan Understudy) is utterly thrilled to be part of one of her favorite shows.
She was last seen at the Players Guild as Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web. A graduate of Malone College,
Jennifer holds her BA in Communications. She is currently a personal trainer at Bally and a substitute
teacher for Akron Schools, although her passion is for the stage. All glory to God for her opportunities.
Some of her favorite roles include Kathy in Vanities, Marty in Grease, and Egyptian in Aida.  Jennifer would
like to thank Jodi for inspiring her to fly!


Barry DeBois (Captain Hook/Mr. Darling) is a Singer/Actor from North East Ohio. His formative years were
spent at Pleasant View School for the Arts where he studied Drama for 5 years. He received a Music and
an Art Specialization from GlenOak high school in 2000. Barry has most recently been seen at the Players
Guild as Mitch Albom in the acclaimed Tuesdays With Morrie.  Some of his other favorite stage credits
include Radames in Aida, Jesus in Godspell, Jacey Squires in The Music Man, and Brad Majors in The
Rocky Horror Show Live.  He was the recipient of the North Canton Playhouse's 2007 Best Vocal
Performance Award. Since 2007, he has also been an entertainer in the professional musical dinner
theatre, Canton Cabaret.  Barry is thrilled to work with the wonderful and magic-making cast and
production team of Peter Pan.  Please visit him at www.barrydebois.com.

Faith Furno (Flying Fox) is a home schooled student whose passions include reading, dance, crochet,
and her Christian faith. She’s appeared in two other PG shows, as well as other productions through the
North Canton Playhouse. She would like to thank Angelo Lemmo for his teaching and inspiration, Blu
Lewis for her great choreography, her family for ALL their support, and her best friend for keeping her sane.


Catie Hewitt (Ghost Dancer) is a new graduate of Louisville High School. Most recently, she was the
student director of her school play On the Air. She has also starred as Louise in her school’s production of
Carousel. This is her 3rd PG performance. She has starred here as Anne in Anne of Green Gables and as
Beauty in Sleeping Beauty of Loreland. Catie is on her school’s speech and debate team where she
placed 4th in the state this year as well as qualified for the National Tournament held in Las Vegas. In the
fall, Catie plans on attending Baldwin-Wallace College to major in Performance Media (Broadcast
Journalism/Theater) and minor in English.

Brett Hughes (Cecco) is very proud to share the stage again with his son, Nicholas. Brett is no stranger to
the stage. He enjoys acting and teaching children. He is the children’s pastor at the Sandy Valley  Church
of God. Bret is very thankful for his wonderful wife, Tracy, and his children Abbie, Nicholas, Meghan,
Andrew, and his new arrival some time in October.

Nicholas Hughes (Tootles) This is Nicholas’ second time on the Players Guild stage. Being in this
production of Peter Pan is a dream come true. Nicholas goes to Magnolia Elementary School where he is
in the second grade. Nicholas enjoys acting and would like to pursue it as a career.

Marie Kaplan (Tall Tree) has modeled since the age of five and attended IMTA in California. She has also
danced with the Canton Ballet for five years and has appeared in The Nutcracker. At the Players Guild, she
has performed in 101Dalmatians, Cinderella, and Musictopia.

Teah Kullman (Thunder Eagle) is 15 years old and a freshman at East Canton High School. She played
Jo Jo in Seussical in her East Canton High School play. This is her first role at the Players Guild and she
is very excited to be here!

Leiah Lewis (Rain Maker) is the daughter of Nate and Brandi Lewis. She is eight years old and the 2nd
oldest of 4 children. Leiah is in the ¾ grade class for gifted students at Franklin Elementary in Massillon.
She is also recognized by the State of Ohio as gifted in music and performing arts. In her spare time, she
enjoys reading, singing, acting, gymnastics, cheerleading, and dance.






Nailah ‘Blu’ Lewis (Choreographer) was born Ava Lewis and is a multi-faceted visual and performing
artist. Her latest choreography pieces have been seen onstage at the Lion’s Lincoln Theater in Massillon,
Ohio in the production Aida. Blu has also been seen performing on various Pittsburgh, PA stages and on
film. “I am thankful to the One Most High for granting me this opportunity. Thank you to my family and
friends for their continuing love, encouragement, and support. Thank you to Jon Tisevich and the
wonderful production staff and cast of Peter Pan... It’s been an adventure!”


Dominic Martello (John Darling) is a 5th grader at Sauder Elementary. He is excited to be in his first
production at the Players Guild. He is very grateful to Jon Tisevich for believing in him and giving him this
opportunity. Dominic has previously been seen as Pete in Bunnicula and Brett in Children’s Letters to Got
at the Harmony Spot. Other interests include swim team, drawing, and reading.







Amanda Medley (Peter Pan) spends her days as a General Music teacher at St. Joan of Arc in Canton and
St. Louis in Louisville. She also teaches voice lessons at the Harmony Spot in North Canton. Most
recently, Amanda was seen as the Baker’s Wife in Kent Stark’s production of Into the Woods. Some of her
favorite roles include Lucy (You’re a Good Man…), Mabel (Pirates of Penzance), and Hodel (Fiddler on the
Roof).  A special thank you to Jon “for always believing in me and helping me find my inner child again”.

Rachel Nicole Palmer (Wendy Darling) is 17 years old. She has previously been seen in 101 Dalmatians,
Rumpelstiltskin, and Charlotte’s Web. She would like to thank her Dear Lord God for this opportunity and
for his undying love for her. “Without Him I would not have the joy of performing in this wonderful musical!”
Rachel would also like to thank her amazing parents and her great director!

Curtis Peters (Curly) has been involved in a number of shows including Santa’s Holiday Hoedown (Roady
Vallet), Once Upon a Mattress (Knight), Oliver (pickpocket), Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Elmer Hopkins),
Snow White (Grumpy/Evil Huntsman),  and Oklahoma! (Mike). He takes eight different forms of dance,
including tap, hip-hop, jazz, acro-gymnastics, ballet, lyrical, baton, and a 2nd tap class. He is also involved
in band, jazz band, choir, and show choir at Welty Middle School






Jen Parsons (Red Wolf) has been a stage girl all her life. Her most recent show was Cinderella at her
school and High School Musical at the North Canton Playhouse during the summer. This is her first show
at the Players Guild and she is incredibly excited to work with Jon, Blu, and the rest of the staff, but she
also can’t wait to start making new friends in this cast.






Gina Rasicci (Moon Stalker) has been dancing for 9 years, and taken classes from tap and jazz to hip-hop.
He has been in numerous performances at Theatre 8:15, such as The Best of Broadway, Haunted
Theatre, and Jingle Bell Follies.  She also recently finished John Lennon and Me at the North Canton
Playhouse. In her “spare” time, which she quite frankly has hardly any of, she enjoys watching movies,
hanging out with friends, and listening to music.

Patty Rhodes (Running Fish) is a sophomore at Jackson School for the Arts. She is involved in theatre,
dance, signing, mock trial, and interact club. She has performed in Annie Jr., A Christmas Carol, and
Stuart Little at the Players Guild. Outside of the PG, she played Jasmine in Aladdin Jr., Princess Rose in
Sleeping Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Godspell, Thoroughly Modern Millie and I Never Saw
Another Butterfly. She is looking forward to next year spending 11 months in the Netherlands as a foreign
exchange student. She enjoys being in Peter Pan with her daddy, Ross Rhodes!

Ross Rhodes (Smee) is delighted to give expression to his inner pirate in this frightening adventure in
musical theater. Ross has recently appeared in the Arena Stage in this season’s Final Assault (Messing)
and Tuesdays with Morrie (Morrie). This present production is all the more wondrous for the chance to
appear with his daughter, Patty, before she heads off for her European tour.

John Scavelli (Shanks) is excited to be a part of this production of Peter Pan. Between his career as the
Prosecuter/Assistant Law Director for the city of Stow and this show, John has been busy. This show,
however, holds a special place in John’s heart. Twenty years ago, at the age of nine, he sat right where
you are now, watching this very show. That experience fostered a love of musicals and theatre that lasts to
this day. John is honored to be a part of taking you to the place “Where dreams are born and time is never
planned.”

Taylor Marie Scott (Fire Eyes) is a junior at Jackson High School and is no stranger to the stage. Some of
her favorites include Little Red (Into the Woods), Martha Cratchit (A Christmas Carol), Cruella DeVille (101
Dalmatians), and Grace Farrel (Annie Jr.). Taylor is thrilled to be in the production and would like to
dedicate this show to her grandmother for being her first real teacher.

Carrie Alexander Spina (Nana) is honored to be a part of Peter Pan. Carrie has performed in various
productions here at the Players Guild. She also enjoys directing youth theatre at the Guild, such as Annie
Jr., 101 Dalmatians, and Fall, Winter, and Spring workshops. Carrie also directs the Players Guild Page to
Stage Touring Troupe that has toured Treasure Island and currently tours Stuart Little.





Drake Spina (Michael Darling) is a first grader at Tusky Valley Primary School. Drake has been performing
since he was four years old. He has been seen here at the Players Guld Theatre in various productions,
including: Annie Jr., 101 Dalmatians, and A Christmas Carol  as Tiny Tim. This is Drake’s first mainstage
musical production and he is so happy that his dream of flying is coming true.




Jacob Spina (Slightly Soiled) is in the fifth grade at Tusky Valley Intermediate School. Jacob is excited to be
in his first mainstage musical production. Jacob’s favorite roles include: Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol
and Jasper in 101 Dalmatians. Jacob enjoys spending time with his family and loves playing soccer and
fishing in Canada.


Courtney Vignos (Liza) is a local performer who can be seen as a member of Canton Cabaret, and other
various venues, most recently seen in the Rivertree Players’ Aida. She is thrilled to be in Peter Pan, her
first show at the Players Guild, and would love to thank her family, beloved sister, and
mentor/friend/director Jon Tisevich for their support.






Molly Vignos (Jane/Indian) is a Perry High School sophomore who loves to perform on stage and is
involved in many other aspects of the arts. She owes everything to her family because of their love and
support, especially her sister who continues to inspire her. She would like to thank everyone for attending
Peter Pan, her Players Guild debut.




Michael J. Walker (Bil Jukes) is really happy to be part of Peter Pan. Watch as his cast members give all
they can. He was glad to give up his time to exercise and diet for his chance to be gnarly pirate. Michael
has done 25 musical theater shows before this one. So sit back, relax and join him in some Pan fun.

Lexi White (Snow Bird) is 13 years old. Past roles include Patty and Molley Volly in You’re a Good Man,
Charlie Brown, the Yellow Fairy in Sleeping Beauty, a Fezziwig Daughter in A Christmas Carol, a
ensemble in Musictopia, and Sparky in No Strings Attached.  







Summer Nicole Wilkinson (Night Hawk) attends Strasburg Jr. High and is 13. She is a football and
basketball cheerleader and loves to act. She was in Kids on Stage at the Players Guild and was the
Orange Fairy and Flower Girl in Sleeping Beauty of Loreland. She was recently the Goose in Charlotte’s
Web. “Thank you and enjoy the show!”