Come meet the cast of Cinderella from your local Tupelo community bringing this magical musical to life in Northeast Mississippi.
Cinderella
Satrina Massey As Cinderella
Satrina Massey (ELLA) is honored to be a part of this beautiful show! Some of her favorite roles at TCT include Mary Hatch Bailey (It’s A Wonderful Life), Miss Scarlet (Clue), and Annelle (Steel Magnolias). When she’s not on the TCT stage, Satrina can be found teaching high school and middle school choir at Lafayette High School. She holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in vocal performance from the Boston Conservatory (M.M.) and Mississippi College (B.M.)
About Cinderella
Ella is kind and optimistic. Despite constant belittling from her stepfamily, she maintains her compassion and dreams of a better world. From her little corner of the kitchen, she often uses her imagination to adventure across the world.
Prince Topher
Jesse Watkins As Prince Topher
Jesse Watkins (TOPHER) is excited to bring Cinderella to TCT, adding to his appearances in A Few Good Men, Spelling Bee, and Shrek. He thanks the director and cast and crew for continuing a tradition that helped shape and unite early civilization, just as it engages and unites our city today. Jesse especially loved learning to ballroom dance for this performance.
About Prince Christopher Rupert
His Royal Highness Prince Christopher Rupert (who goes by Topher) has just returned from his studies abroad. A well‐meaning but somewhat naïve young royal who feels unprepared to rule, Topher inherited the crown when his royal parents passed away some years ago.
Marie - Fairy Godmother
Suzanne Oakley As Marie
Suzanne Oakley (CRAZY MARIE) is almost as delighted to play the fairy godmother in this production of Cinderella as she is to play one in real life! She knows no greater joy than to share the kiddos of her loved ones and spoil them silly. Tripp, MC, Hadley, Collier, Beckett, Sims, Blakeleigh, Ashton, Cam, Kate, & Hattie… this one’s for you! Suzanne’s most recent TCT appearances were in Steel Magnolias (Ouiser), Mamma Mia! (Rosie), and Hello, Dolly! (Dolly). When she’s not playing or playacting, Suzanne enjoys serving as the counselor at Bruce High School and director of Centerstage of Calhoun County.
About Marie - Fairy Godmother
Marie is a crazy old beggar woman - who might just be more than she appears. With a wave of her wand and a quick twist of words, she can turn rags into a gown, mice into horses, and other such Impossible things.
Madame - Stepmother
Lisa Ross as Madame - Stepmother
Lisa Ross (MADAME) has been involved with Tupelo Community Theatre for 9 years. She has enjoyed acting roles in Mary Poppins, Once: The Musical, and Big Fish. She was honored to direct Misery at TCT Off Broadway,, and she has been music director for Elf, Something Rotten, Shrek, and Charlie Brown, among others. For this performance, Lisa is excited to play her first villain role. She always loves to bring a little comedy to the stage. Lisa is grateful for the continual support of her husband, Glenn, and her two children, Benji and Meg. She would like to dedicate this show to her Savior, Jesus, for being the first to teach her that “All things are possible”.
About Madame
Madame is snobbish, power‐hungry, and determined to secure a prosperous future - often at Ella’s expense. Miserably greedy, she would very much like to see one of her daughters marry a prince, though she is less than confident in the girls’ natural charm or wit.
Sebastian
Kenny Cook as Sebastian
Kenny Cook (SEBASTIAN) is excited to be a part of this amazing show! His most recent shows include Sense and Sensibility and Once: The Musical. Kenny would like to thank his wife Kathy, and children Haley and Noah for their support of his stage habit. He would also like to thank his work family at MedServe clinic for their help and encouragement.
About Sebastian
Sebastian is Prince Topher’s primary advisor - though he's often more concerned with upholding the status quo and building personal power than actually helping the kingdom.
Gabrielle - Stepsister
Morgan Bailey as Gabrielle - Stepsister
Morgan Bailey (GABRIELLE) is so excited to perform in Cinderella! She has performed in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Clue, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show throughout her years at TCT. She’d like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her!
About Gabrielle
Gabrielle is shy, curious, and surprisingly kind underneath the surface - once you get Madame out of the room.
Charlotte - Stepsister
Julie Grisham As Charlotte - Stepsister
Julie Grisham (CHARLOTTE) is thrilled to be returning to the Lyric Stage in her second TCT production of Cinderella. She was last seen as “Lucy” in TCT Off-Broadway’s YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. Julie holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Favorite professional roles include “Sherrie” in ROCK OF AGES, “Val” in PAL JOEY (dir. Peter Schneider), and “Mackenzie” in the 2015 horror flick A HAUNTING IN CAWDOR, starring Cary Elwes. She was nominated for a 2016 Encore Michigan Wilde Award for Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Musical for THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, opposite Tom Wopat. Thanks to Lisa Martin for such a fun opportunity, and much love and appreciation to her family, and Chris, for their unwavering support.
About Charlotte
Charlotte is loud, brash, and insecure. She relishes her status and bullies Ella. Despite her utter lack of charm, grace or tact, she considers herself worthy of the Prince’s adoration.
Jean-Michel
Thomas Roper As Jean-Michel
Thomas Roper (JEAN-MICHEL) is a proud graduate of Tupelo High School and a passionate performer with a decade of experience at Tupelo Community Theatre. Over the years, he has taken on a variety of roles both onstage and behind the scenes, with standout performances including Michael Banks (Mary Poppins), Dean Hyde (All Shook Up), and Edward Ferrars (Sense & Sensibility). He is especially thrilled to return to the world of Mary Poppins as Bert (Mary Poppins Jr.), a full-circle moment that brings his journey with the show to a meaningful new chapter. Thomas will begin his studies in Music Education at William Carey University this fall, and he remains deeply grateful to the mentors who have supported and inspired him along the way.
About Jean Michel
Jean Michel is an idealistic young revolutionary who advocates for social change in the kingdom. He often tries to rally the common people to stand up for their rights.
Lord Pinkleton
Joshua Perkins As Lord Pinkleton
Joshua Perkins (LORD PINKLETON) has had an amazing time meeting new people in his second ever theater performance. Josh is an incoming freshman at Itawamba Community College and looks forward to learning many new skills. He loves working on circuits and listening to showtunes.
About Lord Pinkleton
Lord Pinkleton is a loyal herald who announces royal proclamations, adding pomp to any occasion.
Ensemble Cast
Kevin Steele as Lord
Kevin Steele is excited to be joining the cast of Cinderella as a Lord at the Ball and a member of the ensemble! This will be his first time on stage at The Lyric, and second appearance in theater overall after his off-Broadway premiere as Pig-Pen in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown last year. Kevin is a freelance digital marketer that spends his time building marketing campaigns and websites (like TupeloFairyTale.com), going on sunset walks, and cuddling with his cat, Bubby Janeway. He extends his thanks and love to his person, Christy, and his sister, Anne, for their encouragement and support.
Chris Dear as Lady
Chris Dear (Lady, knight, herald) began their TCT exploits as the Little Red-Haired Girl in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. They enjoy making outlandish clothes to suit their own eclectic tastes, including their ball gown for this production. Their portfolio can be found at ThePatchworkPan.com. They’d like to thank their guys, Marshall and Kevin, and their gals, Popple, Snapple, Pumpkin, and Cappy for their undying love and support. Ma thuigeas tu seo, bruidhinn Gàidhlig comhla riutha!
Bonnie Baldwin as Raccoon
Bonnie C Baldwin (ENSEMBLE) is ecstatic to be back on stage at TCT. After working at Disney World in Florida for 3 years, Bonnie has returned to Tupelo to finish her college degree. One of the best parts about being back is getting to be on the stage where she grew up. TCT has been a part of Bonnie’s life for as long as she can remember. It’s magical that her first show back from Disney is Cinderella.
Nico Hasselrode as Fox
Nico Hesselrode (Fox) is thrilled to be part of this production! An art major with a passion for creativity, Nico enjoys expressing himself through visual arts, music, and performance. When not on stage, he loves making kandi and baking sweet treats.
Bobby Geno as Coachman
Bobby Geno (ENSEMBLE) has been involved at TCT since 2010 as an actor, director, stage manager, costume coordinator, set designer, and all around flunky. He absolutely loves it! His most recent role was as the director of Sense and Sensibility. Bobby is actively involved in Tupelo as the Chairperson of the annual Tupelo Elvis Festival. He also serves on the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association and Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant Board of Directors. Bobby is a member of West Jackson Street Baptist church where he serves as a deacon, Sunday School leader and as a member of the Worship Choir.
Denise Truscott as Duchess
Denise Truscott (ENSEMBLE) is happy to be back for her second production on the Lyric stage. She received a BA in theatre from NSU in Louisiana, and has performed in several productions both in Louisiana and central Florida. Some of her favorite roles include Cousin Nettie (Carousel) and Laura (The Glass Menagerie). She loves to share the stage with her husband, Charles.
Charles Truscott as Dignitary
Charles Truscott (Dignitary, Towns person) is happy to perform his third production at the Lyric Theater, after moving to Tupelo a few years ago with his family. Charles enjoys theater, but his first love is sculpture and painting. He is scheduled to have an exhibition at the Northeast Mississippi Community College in September 2025, and then another show in June 2026 at the Gumtree Museum of Art in Tupelo. Charles is thankful for the support of his wife, Denise, and his two children, Reggie and Bennett.
William Short as Footman
William Short (Ensemble) graduated in 2022 from THS and is currently enjoying serving friendly faces all throughout Tupelo MS at the Fairpark Grill restaurant. He got involved in the theater with Pied Piper Productions when he was just 11 years old with shows such as Beauty and the Beast Jr, Aladdin Jr, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as well as many others. He is excited to return to the stage with his first involvement with the Tupelo Community Theatre in the spectacularly grand production of Roger and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’, which is hopefully the start of many happy performances to come.
Xander Hooper as Sam
Jinx Adams - Lead Dancer
Jinx Adams (ENSEMBLE/LEAD DANCER) is excited to finally be returning to the TCT stage since their last show here Shrek:The Musical. They have been at Ole Miss in their production of Little Shop of Horrors and The Prom. “It has been such a wonderful experience to not only be in another production with my friends but make so many more. Can’t wait to let the magic begin!”
Marina Castilho - Lead Dancer
Marina Castilho (ENSEMBLE/LEAD DANCER) is thrilled to return to TCT’s stage!! You may have seen her as Yvette (Clue) oui oui! or belting it out as Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy (Shrek: The Musical). Marina is a proud member of West of Shakerag, Tupelo’s one and only improv troupe. A spotlight-lover through and through, Marina stays in character even offstage, most likely cosplaying at a comic con near you!
AJ Smoot - Lead Dancer
AJ Smoot (ENSEMBLE/LEAD DANCER) is excited to join the TCT family in her first show! Her previous roles include Queen Aggravain (Once Upon a Mattress) and Cindy Barnes (Hands On a Hardbody). She has also worked many shows as a backstage technician. AJ cannot wait for you to see her return to the stage in her favorite musical! She sends a special thank you to Lisa and Chris for giving her the opportunity to perform again and to her wonderful parents and brother for supporting her as she does! Have a Lovely Night watching the show!
Erin Grady - Lead Dancer
Erin Grady (Ensemble) loves to perform! In high school, she starred in Meet Me at Luigi’s and Smoke on the Mountain. She gave ‘em the ‘ole razzle dazzle as a member of her collegiate show choir. She also entertained thousands of students as the lead actress at a summer-long camp in Mobile. While it has been a while since she last broke a leg, she fixes them daily at RedMed Urgent Care in New Albany, where she is both Clinic Director and Nurse Practitioner. She’s married to Buck, has two kids, and is thrilled to be a part of TCT for the first time. A fun fact about her? Much like Jonathan Davis, she loves korn — y jokes, that is! Her dream job is to be a writer for Laffy Taffy.
Madison Weiske - Lead Dancer
Madison Weiske (ENSEMBLE/LEAD DANCER) is delighted to be performing with TCT once again! Her most recent roles include a dancer in shows such as All Shook Up and Big Fish, as well as, Marianne Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility). She is most grateful to Lisa Martin for the opportunity to dance on the TCT stage again and she hopes y’all will enjoy the show this cast has brought to life!
Annina Nabors - Lead Dancer
Annina Spencer Nabors (ENSEMBLE) is a proud third-generation Tupelo native who spent the last decade saving lives as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. These days, she channels her passion for helping others through her work in nursing education.Before scrubs and stethoscopes, Annina was most at home on stage—dancing, singing, and acting her way through childhood and teen years in numerous ballet productions and Tupelo High School theatre shows. A familiar face in TCT productions of the late ’90s and early 2000s, she appeared in Cinderella, Brigadoon, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Annie, and Oliver. When she’s not on stage or in the classroom, Annina is cheering on her beloved Ole Miss Rebels or planning her next magical Disney adventure. Now making her return to the theatre world, she’s thrilled to be back under the lights and part of the magic once again. She lives in Tupelo with her husband, Jonathan, and their two dazzling daughters, Rose and Ruby—future stars in the making (if Mom has anything to say about it).
Bre Lynn Standfest Zinn - Lead Dancer
Bre Lynn Standfest Zinn (Ensemble) is 33 years old and recently joined the TCT family from Texas. She is excited for her first year at TCT and has performed in various plays, such as Music Man, and Sound of Music. Bre plays a range of instruments, including her voice from her operatic work at TCC and Texas Women’s University. She has worked on such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits and been on various movie and voice over sets such as Fridays Child, Hilary’s America and both Samsung and LG commercials. You can find her current work with Donna Groff talent agency out of Memphis. She lives at home with her husband her 7 foster animals!
Darby Gentry - Lead Dancer
Darby Gentry (Lead Dancer/Ensemble) is so excited to be back on the TCT stage! She is a rising senior at Mantachie High School where she participates in color guard for the Mustang band. You may have seen her in Into the Woods Jr. (Cinderella), All Shook Up (Dancer), Wizard of Oz Jr. (Ensemble), Big Fish (Dancer), and many more! She would like to thank her amazing Aunt Leslie for always being one of her biggest fans!
Anna Robinson as Ensemble
Anna Robinson (ENSEMBLE) is a homeschooling Mom excited to be in this production of Cinderella. Originally from Florence, AL, she was involved in community theater as both a cast member and an orchestra member. This is her third production at the Lyric. She was previously in Gift of the Magi and White Christmas. She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support during this process. She would also like to thank her fellow cast members and crew for making this a fun experience and for all that she learned from them.
Maggie Kilgore as Ensemble
Maggie Kilgore (Ensemble) is so excited for her first TCT show. She started acting in Centerstage of Calhoun County at 11 years old and was a part of Centerstage all the way through High school. Maggie loves the TCT community and has already made so many new friends!. She wants to dedicate her performance to her family because without them she wouldn’t be confident enough to be in the show! Thank you and enjoy the show!
Katie Gilbert as Ensemble
Katie Gilbert (ENSEMBLE) is joining the cast and crew of TCT for her very first play, but is no stranger to the Lyric! Her dad, Keith, was involved for many years with TCT in a variety of roles as she was growing up, giving her plenty of time to learn the ropes (and also all about Antoine). Having not been involved since helping with the Haunted Lyric during her high school years, Katie is excited to take to the stage and rejoin all the fun happening at TCT!
Kaytee-Beth Curbow as Ensemble
Kaytee-Beth Curbow (ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to step onto the lyric stage in her first adult production with TCT. No stranger to TCT or musical theatre, she has performed in The Wizard of Oz Jr. and is currently rehearsing for Mary Poppins Jr. She has also had roles in Frozen Jr., Footloose Jr., and Oliver Jr. with the Itawamba Players, as well as Beauty and the Beast Jr. and 101 Dalmatians Jr. with the Pied Piper Players. When not performing in a theater production, Kaytee-Beth can be found on the pageant state, currently holding the title of Teen Miss Itawamba County Volunteer. She will be vying for the MS Teen Volunteer state title in July. Kaytee-Beth is a junior at Mantachie High School, where she is involved in multiple academic and civic clubs. She placed 1st in Fashion Design in both the regional and state TSA competitions, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. After graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in Theater Arts and hopes to further her acting and singing career with an ultimate goal of performing on Broadway.
Michelle Green as Sydney
Michelle Green (ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to be back on the TCT stage! Her first production was being in the ensemble for All Shook Up and she is so excited to add Cinderella to the list, which holds a special place in her heart. She has many hobbies that include writing, painting, and playing the guitar and the violin. She would like to dedicate this performance to her parents; and thank her friends, family, and Lisa Martin for all their support.
Blair Nichols as Ensemble
Blair Soper Nichols (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of this magical production! An avid Disney lover and enthusiast, she knew she had to be a part of the wonder in bringing this production to life to continue to show her daughter Eleanor, niece Mary, and nephews Graham and Grady that anything is ‘Possible’! She was last on stage with some of these fabulous people in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. When not at rehearsal, she spends her days as Manager of CDI at NMMC and on the soccer fields with Eleanor and her husband Drew.
Laura Orsborn as Ensemble
Laura Orsborn (Ensemble) is so enthused to be playing a townsperson/lady/knight in her third production at TCT. She enjoys dressing up and doesn’t mind wearing the pants of a man—or a beard! When not onstage, you can find her daydreaming of a beach trip and loving on her fur babies!
Ro Fowler as Ensemble
Ro Fowler (ENSEMBLE) is ecstatic to be back on stage once again! Cinderella is a show that has been very special to her family for years. She was previously Jack’s Mother (Into the Woods Jr.) and hopes to appear at the Lyric Theatre much more. She wishes a special thanks to all of her friends and family for their support!
Caleb McAdams as Ensemble
Caleb McAdams (Ensemble) is excited to be in his fifth TCT production. His previous roles have included Colonel Brandon (Sense and Sensibility) and the grumpy bartender (A Wonderful Life). He is a resident of Tupelo who spends his days working as an engineer at General Atomics. He enjoys various hobbies such as ballroom dancing, sailing, and painting. During his time rehearsing, he has often wondered why Cinderella was so bad at sports? Because her coach was a pumpkin!
Mariah Wooten as Ensemble
Mariah B. Wooten (Townsperson/Lady of the Court) is a singer-songwriter, playwright, and actor. She graduated from Savannah College of Art & Design in 2022, where she earned her BFA in Performing Arts. Recent selected credits include, but are not limited to Elinor Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility), Titania (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), and Choir (Relic). Her other work includes an original play called Lookin’, which was inspired by the mid-Depression South and an assortment of Fred Astaire films. That being said, the seasoned performer considers herself to be a clumsy dancer— here’s to being brave!
Kennedy Green as Ensemble
Kennedy Green (ENSEMBLE) is joining the ensemble cast of Cinderella at the Lyric and has had so much fun being part of this magical show. Hope you enjoy it!
Lynnse Smart as Ensemble
Lynnse Smart (Ensemble) can be found either sparking linguistic joy as a Spanish teacher at Saltillo High, or living her own musical fairytale! She is happily married to her high school sweetheart, and their 22-month-old little one keeps them on their toes. Lynnse grew up in Saltillo and now calls Okolona home. Last spring, she was shakin’ things up as an ensemble member in TCT’s electrifying production of All Shook Up, and she can’t wait to bring that same energy to this show!
Monica Roden Spencer as Ensemble
Monica Roden Spencer (ENSEMBLE) is making her first appearance with TCT since 2011 when she served as Music Director of The Drowsy Chaperone. She is a Tupelo native and THS graduate. Monica holds a Bachelors and Masters in Vocal Performance from Ole Miss. She has performed with the Mississippi Opera, and was the founding director of the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Children’s Chorus from 2005-2022. Her first experience with TCT was in 1973 in the Summer Youth Theatre’s production of Lil Abner. Other productions include Calamity Jane, Brigadoon, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Beauty and the Beast, Carousel and some others she can’t remember. She is excited to perform alongside her daughter, Annina Nabors, who is a principal dancer and choreographer. She has been married to Jimmy Spencer for nearly 43 years and also has a son James, son-in-law Jonathan, and two beautiful granddaughters, Rose and Ruby.
Cassie Jones as Ensemble
Kevin Rico as Ensemble
Sarah Tewolde as Ensemble
Gage Wood as Ensemble
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