Meet The Team

Catherine Brooks (Tammy) is a Wheeling resident and BHP veteran, appearing on the barn stage most recently in Steel Magnolias and 9 to 5. Her most recent role was Penelope Sycamore in Towngate Theatre's production of You Can't Take it With You.

Sallie Casteel (Mayor) this is her first onstage performance . She lived most of her life in the rural Omaha NE area. Sallie worked in various jobs from construction, computers, and business. Her hobbies are arts and crafts. A little over four years she followed her family to WV. Sallie has enjoyed meeting new people and practicing for the musical. 

Heather Deerfield (Crystal Coates) is thrilled to be back on the barn stage after playing Libby Ruth in The Second-To-Last Chance Ladies League and stepping into a new role as president of the Brooke County Arts Council, which oversees the playhouse. In recent years, Heather also appeared as Trunchbull in Matilda, M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias, and Roz in 9 to 5, the musical. When not performing, Heather can be found working as the Executive Director at Prime Time Adult Care in Bethel Park, PA and spending time with her loving and supportive husband/director Bill and their dog, Sweetie. Heather has truly enjoyed working with this incredibly talented cast and production team.

Rob DeSantis (Harley Coates) It’s been two years since Rob has appeared on the Playhouse stage. He did direct last season’s farce, “No Sex Please, We’re British!”. In real life, Rob is entering his 20th year as a CSR for Amaismeier Inc of Follansbee. “Thanks Jay, Bethany & Karissa for your unwavering encouragement!”

Jocelyn Diaz-Frank (Ru-Ann) is making her debut with the Brooke Hills Players. Jocelyn recently portrayed the role of the Fairy Godmother in Towngate Theatre’s production of “Cinderella.” Throughout her childhood and adulthood, Jocelyn has performed in numerous productions in Northern Nevada. Outside of the theater, Jocelyn enjoys life with her family of two children, Sophie and Max Diaz, her husband, Mike, and her three fur-babies, Mac, Boo Kitty, and Ozzy. Jocelyn would like to dedicate this performance to her sister-in-law, Maddie Frank, a remarkable individual with a passion for the arts and entertainment.

Bethany Fernbaugh (Music Director/Stephanie/Bailey Stone) was last see on the Playhouse stage as Judy in 9 to 5. She also recently served as Music Director for the Oak Glen High School production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She resides in Weirton with her hubby, Pete, and her three kitties. She has taught at Oak Glen Middle School for the past sixteen years. In her spare time, she enjoys performing with Voces Solis (Pittsburgh) and The Ohio Valley Cloak & Dagger Company (Weirton). She has loved working with this cast! Put on your boots and join us for a fun evening of catchy music and heartfelt storytelling. Hope to see you at the barn!

Jake Keener-Welsch (Assistant Director/Stan) is making his musical debut with May We All after appearing in last season's No Sex Please, We're British (Brian Runnicles) and The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe (Aslan). Jake serves as the treasurer for the Brooke County Arts Council, is on the board for Change Inc., and owns Mystic Wolf Wellness in Follansbee with his husband Jay.  Jake would like to thank Jay for his support during his first musical!

Jay Keener-Welsch (Director/Joe) has been around the barn on and off stage since 1989, where he was most recently seen as Joe in 9 to 5 and Mr. Wormwood in Matilda. Jay is the secretary for the Brooke County Arts Council, and also handles the Playhouse website and social media. He owns Mystic Wolf Wellness in Follansbee with his husband Jake. Jay is thrilled to be working with this talented cast, and for the chance to bring out his inner cowboy! Thanks to Jake, Bethany, and Karissa for all the support and keeping him sane while we all pulled double duty!

Kamryn Lloyd (Kylie) is excited to be back on the Brooke Hills Playhouse stage and to be part of May We All!  Audiences may recognize her from Brooke High School’s productions of The Addams Family and Goosebumps: The Musical. Her previous Brooke Hills Playhouse credits include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Pinocchio, The Wizard of Oz, and Alice in Wonderland. Outside of theater, Kamryn enjoys music, spending time with friends and family, and continuing to develop her performance skills. She is into costume makeup and dressing up as different characters. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with this talented cast and creative team and hopes you enjoy the show!

Karissa Martin (Choreographer/Jenna Coates) is delighted to be back at Brooke Hills Playhouse, where she was last seen as Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda the Musical. A familiar face on stages throughout the Ohio Valley, Karissa is the Co-Executive Producer and Sound Effects Director of The Ohio Valley Cloak & Dagger Company, where she performs monthly as a voice actor and foley artist. She is also a regular performer with Mystery Theatre Unlimited and frequently appears at Towngate Theatre, where her most recent roles include Mrs. Kirby in You Can't Take It With You and Mollie Ralston in The Mousetrap. Offstage, Karissa serves as Director of Audit Services for Allied Mineral Management and resides in Woodsfield, Ohio, with her family and whiskered companions. Karissa is grateful for this opportunity to share the stage with both longtime friends and new ones, and she thanks you for your continued support of live theater.

Madison Mayfield (Angie)is happy to be at the barn again since discovering it in 2022 where she has played the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland, The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz, and Fenris Ulf in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, among others. Madison has a beautiful (but sneaky) pet ferret named Alice that loves to take care of! She is so excited to be a part of this musical and make new team and theatre family members!

Caden Runkel (Wilbur) has been at the barn since last year and has acted for the past 4 years at Weir High School where he played Sam Carmichael in Mamma Mia! and Damien in Mean Girls. Caden loves playing tennis and works at the Weirton Geriatric Center. He cannot wait to perform with the rest of the cast as they have all been incredible to work with!

Ben Safranski (Dustin) is appearing at Brooke Hills Playhouse for the second time. In 2024, he appeared as the Escapologist in Matilda. He has also appeared in Hosanna: The Rock Opera in Weirton for the last two years, as Judas and then as Pontius Pilate. Ben lives in Steubenville with his wife and 5 children. He wants to thank God for this opportunity, his wife Chrissy for finally letting him buy cowboy boots, and his children for helping him practice lines.

Teresa Torlone (Liz) is thrilled to be back on the barn stage after appearing as Charlie in Always a Bridesmaid and this season's The Second-To-Last Chance Ladies League. A huge shoutout to her amazing husband, Mark, who enthusiastically puts up with her rehearsal/performance schedule just so she can be here with you all tonight. Thank you to Alexander, Theodore, and Benjamin for being the best humans a mom could ask for and not making bed time too hard for Daddy while she’s away.

Emma Underwood (Stage Manager/Earl) has stage managed eleven shows in total, this being her third musical with the Playhouse. Emma is currently a theater major at West Liberty University where she worked as a Stage Manager for A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley and as Assistant Stage Manager for Animal Farm. She’s excited to back at the Playhouse this summer and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Kara Jean Zanes (Ruby) is so excited to be on the Brooke Hills Playhouse stage again! Kara was last seen in The Red Velvet Cake Wars as CeCe and as a member of the ensemble in Mamma Mia! Kara would like to thank all of the cast for being the absolute best! She hopes that you all enjoy the show!