Artists
Alex Stoinoff
Alex has been with ESR since his debut on our stage with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Since then Alex has been killed by The Phantom of the Opera and dueled along side The Three Musketeers as D'Artagnan. Alex has developed amazing skills as a choreographed combat swordsman, displaying these skills in fight after fight with The Three Musketeers. Alex is always eager to help at the theatre, whether that be moving staging or traveling to neighboring theatres to film promos for our shows. Alex brings a warm smile and a kind word to everyone he meets at the theatre, you would never know he could duel you to the brink at back with a rapier! If you see his name in the cast list, please don't miss the chance to see his work in action.
Deb Roberts
Deb has been an amazing member of the ESR family since The Irish Wake of Patty O'Toole in 2018. Deb has often lent her talents as an actress, a dance choreographer for adults and youth, as well as her flair for playing the guitar and singing to our stage. Deb has performed at The Citadel Stage in shows ranging from A Midsommer Nights Dreame to A Miracle on 34th Street to Prelude to a Kiss. She has even dove into the waters of producing, with our last show before the Pandemic, Steel Magnolias. If you have a chance to see her on stage, or view some of her work from behind the scenes, you won't be sorry. The impact she has made on everyone at Enter Stage Right is so easy to see, and it is our hope that Deb will be with us for many more shows to come!
Kimberly Stevenson
Kimberly burst on the stage at the Citadel with 20,000 Leagues and has not looked back since. Yes Virginia, The Ladies Foursome, Sherwood, Lear, the list goes on!
What really has ESR excited, is Kimberly's interest in behind the scenes work, recently directing a holiday video and looking to direct Anne of the 1,000 days in the near future. Kimberly has poured her time and talents into all aspects of our productions, stage managing, lights and sound, costumes and props, everything needed to be a successful and skilled director. Look for her directorial debut soon, which we know will be the first in a long line for ESR! Vivian Kincaid
Vivian has been a part of ESR for several years, gracing our stage in parts spanning a ship's captain from the 1800's to the embodiment of Christmas future.
Vivian has not only treated our audiences with her performances (the stern teacher from Sherwood is one of our favorites), but she has been an active member behind the scenes. One of the passions she shares with our theatre is the love for writing. Keep an eye out for Vivian on our stage, and definitely do not pass up any original works from her to honor The Citadel! Rachel Kearney
Rachel Kearney's history with Enter Stage Right goes all the way back to the opening of the Citadel Stage. She was one of the Hamlet survivors: 98 degrees in the theatre, construction debris, holes in the floor, no restrooms.....
Since then Rachel has lit up our stage with pirates, witches, lions, brides (twice), and bank examiners. It is truly a delight to see her characters come to life on stage. Don't miss out on any production with Rachel as a cast member, you'll be glad you made the time for theatre at The Citadel Stage! Nick Clark
Nick Clark has provided Enter Stage Right's productions with nimble felines, insane captains, and ravenous wolves. Nick has been in a multitude of rolls dating back to his debut in Grimm Tales. His life long passion, mathematics, makes for strange bedfellows with the boisterous characters Nick has played on our stage. Nick is a student in the Mathematics department at the University of Michigan, so if you get the rare chance to see him performing on our stage, grab the opportunity to be entertained by this keystone member of Enter Stage Right.
Avery Bolt
Avery began their time at Enter Stage Right with a deep dive into a character yearning to understand the insanity of a man possessed with vengeance in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
What better way to follow that role, then to flip the script and play an insane character, trying to serve their master in Dracula? Avery's skill and talent spanning this wide range of characters has been on full display at the Citadel Stage! The only thing to match Avery's on stage engagement is their off stage commitment to Enter Stage Right. Whether it's helping with lines, mending costumes, or working the door for fellow artists' productions, Avery can be found engaging in the art we all create. Jamie Leslie
Jamie Leslie stormed onto The Citadel Stage in grand fashion, demanding that everyone dance! Since her role in Alice@Wonderland Jaime took on the role of Nemo's confidant in 20,000 leagues as well as dramatic and demonic roles in Welcome to the Moon. Jamie's talents can be seen on many stages in the Blue Water Area bringing brilliant, colorful characters to life. You'll need to get a copy of the program for sure, her characters are so good you may need help figuring out which role on stage she is playing. The true master of disguise!
Hannah Wiegand
Hannah Wiegand has played both on the stage and behind the scenes for Enter Stage Right. She brought the adorable dormouse to life in Alice@Wonderland, played a more dramatic role in Welcome to the Moon, and took up co-stage manager duties in Macbeth. Hannah can be seen in many artistic venues in downtown Port Huron: modeling, acting, dancing, and singing. If you have a chance to see her work, definitely go out of your way, you won't be disappointed!
Daniel Williams
Daniel is new to Enter Stage Right and to theatre in general. However he began preparing for his roles in Dracula and McMorran's Beauty and the Beast back in the 1990's when he was living in London (UK) and taking acting classes. He has brought an extreme level of intensity and sincerity to the role of Van Helsing with his bold performance. We are looking forward to many more productions and roles illuminated by Dan. You should take the time to visit our stage, or any stage where Daniel Williams is a member of the cast.
Libby Kronner
A recent addition to Enter Stage Right, Libby is fresh off her return from Saginaw to Port Huron and to the stage. In ESR's most recent production she engaged audiences playing Lucy in Steven Deitz's Dracula. Libby showed her ability to transition from a happy young lady in waiting, to a not so happy Bloofer Lady in the blink of an eye! If you're looking for a dynamic performance that brings out the charm in a classic tale, you'll want to visit the Citadel Stage to see Libby perform.
Katie Weatherly
Katie Weatherly has presented audiences at Enter Stage Right with an array of characters joining the casts of a multitude of shows including 12 Angry Jurors, It's a Wonderful Life, Alice@Wonderland and many more! Katie's talents extend beyond the stage as she has been the artistic and production eye behind many striking video and graphic images used in Enter Stage Right's publicity. In addition to all of her theatrical work Katie's also displays her art through gallery shows and events. Keep an eye out for her next reception at an art studio near you!
Nathan Hamblin
Nate Hamblin has brought his talents to three distinguished Enter Stage Right productions: Taming of the Shrew, Treasure Island, and Macbeth. In addition to performing with ESR as well as other local theatres, Nate spends his time as a musician performing with Hip, Tuck, and Rumble. Nate's acting and musical ability is only bested by his ability to doff a kilt, as he is admired by many as the winner of prestigious renaissance fair kilt contests.
Laura Lynn Lavely
Laura Lynn Lavely comes from a background in theatre which lead her to seek formal training from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. She enjoys performing everything from Shakespeare to appearing in numerous music videos for up and coming artists as well as appearing in many film festivals through out the NYC area. You may have recently seen her as Elphaba in ESR’s production of Reveries of Oz as well as appearing in Carmen at the Detroit Opera House.
Wesley Spain
Zach Parkhurst
Brennan Fisher
Brennan joined Enter Stage Right for a ghoulishly good time, portraying Bram Stoker's Dracula. Brennan brings a wealth of experience in local theatre, having studied and performed in shows at SC4 and has delighted the stage at the Barn Theatre. Brennan's passion for sound led him to study at Specs Howard's Broadcasting school as well as several voice acting projects. Whether behind the scenes or on the stage, Brennan brings a talented and tenacious drive to the art and Enter Stage Right.
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Grace Marrs
We have quite literally watched Grace grow up before our very eyes, coming to our theatre in ESR's first musical Alice@Wonderland before she was even a teenager, and staying with us through her high school career. Grace
has delivered comedic quips as Teddy Murray in Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus, and viscous lunges with a sword in Robin Hood and The Three Musketeers. The world is in Grace's grasp as she finishes high school and charges into the great beyond! When she is rich and famous we hope she will remember us, and stop in from time to time for a joke and a swordfight. Jonathan Slease
Jon has an uncanny ability to create characters people remember for years, just ask Ben Gunn says he. Jon has been on ESR's stage since our production of Frankenstein in 2017 and has added his talents acting, singing, and directing to many productions in our space. From the delightful Ben Gunn in Treasure Island to Scott in 2 On the Aisle, 3 in a Van, Jon has played a range of comedic characters. He has also gotten more serious, giving a voice to Juror #5 in 12 Angry Jurors and even embraced adventure as Bilbo in The Hobbit. Jon has been in productions for many of the theatres nearby, and we are always excited when he comes to our corner of the Blue Water Area to craft another picture, bringing life to the script that was written.
Billy McGill
Billy has been an intricate piece of Port Huron theatre since time began... Seriously, you will not be able to visit a theatre in our area that he hasn't been an ardent performing and supporter in their halls. In fact, if you go into SC4, McMorran, and certainly The Citadel Stage, and you listen closely enough, you can hear his laughter. If you know Billy, you know what we mean. If you don't know Billy, you should absolutely catch one of is shows and make it a point to see him after the performance. You will not find a kinder warm hearted soul anywhere, and if you are lucky enough to get him smiling, his laugh will stick with you and you'll wonder how you could have lived without it.
Marisa Spain
Marisa has been performing on stage for more than half her life. She enjoys learning about all the parts of theatre, on stage and backstage. She likes "becoming someone else” and meeting others through performing. Marisa is now expanding her theatre experience by helping others acquire some of the experiences she has had, being the daughter of a crazy theatre lady for her entire time on the planet. Enter Stage Right, look out, there's a party to be had, and you just might learn something along the way. Fun fact......
Scott Joseph
Scott burst onto the stage at ESR with an accent and a kilt in Irish Wake. Since that time he has become a staple, performing in Macbeth as well as directing Dracula. Scott's theatre roots date back to a love of the art from his younger days, with a particular interest in theatrical effects. Scott has shown ESR audiences his talents, from set building, to directing, to acting, and hopefully someday one of his original works will be produced on our stage. ESR is excited to have this versatile theatre veteran adding his hand to generating art with us.
Brittany Bowman
Brittany is another new face in the halls at the Citadel Stage, performing in ESR's production of Dracula. She comes to our theatre with superb experience from both the Port Huron and Cros-Lex theatre programs as well as SC4. A recent audience member paid tribute to her emotive expression, stating that Brittany's performance truly felt like it came from the heart and was beyond casual acting.
This may be Brittany's first show with ESR, but it is sure to be one of many. If you're looking for an escape from the daily toil, and want to invest in a character portrayal that transports audiences, find a production with Brittany performing and enjoy! Leah Gray
Leah Gray has been in multiple productions with Enter Stage Right, spanning a wide array of characters. Leah has played everything from a reserved psychiatric patient (Mrs. Paddy) in The Curious Savage, to an energetic dancing and singing twin(TweedleDum) in Alice@Wonderland, to a superstitious pirate (Ezra Hazard) in Treasure Island. Leah has performed in 6 ESR productions, with hopefully many more to come! In addition to acting with ESR and other local theatre groups, Leah is pursuing her love for English Literature at Wayne State University. There she plans to take her love for theatre and literature from the stage to the classroom.
Aaron Rose
Aaron has been lurking in the quiet shadows as a part of ESR since 2011. Although Aaron doesn’t play onstage with us, his contributions can't be listed on a single page of a web site (that he helped put together). Aaron's to do list for ESR:
-3:00 AM Friday morning, hanging from a scaffold installing lights, check. - 6:00 PM Sunday afternoon, rushing to put together ticket pages so people can purchase online, check. - 8:30 PM during Hamlet rehearsal, shoveling gravel in the parking lot so the fire marshall will approve the ramp put in for occupancy, check. - 11:00 AM Saturday afternoon, trip to Lansing to make sure the crazy sound guy buys the right PA equipment, check. And on, and on, and on. ESR is very lucky to have such a talented recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from Lawrence Tech on our staff. Aven Campau
Aven Campau joined the world of theatre and Enter Stage Right with his first production in February 2017, where he played as Chistery and Munchkin 2 in The Reveries of Oz. Since then he has greatly expanded his resume with parts in Enter Stage Right's presentations of All in the Timing, Taming of the Shrew, Frankenstein, Alice @ Wonderland, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and Macbeth. Aven has taken his talents beyond the stage at the Citadel, landing rolls in films and displaying and selling his paintings at local businesses. Aven's creative ceiling is boundless, you REALLY want to stay tuned to what this young man has to offer!
Owen McIntyre
Owen brings a breadth of experience in both on and off stage roles to Enter Stage Right. Before portraying jumpy cats, crying guys at bars, and Scottish warriors, Owen graced the stages at SC4 and McMorran in countless productions. Owen also brings his experience as a stage crafter, being more than willing to help with the arduous task of erecting a huge variety of sets and stages.
If you are in the mood for a performance portraying deep, complex characters that have the athleticism to bound great distances onto toad stools, you won't want to miss Owen's next show! Marty Snarski
Marty Snarski is a mild mannered, calm individual by day; but come to the Citadel Stage as the sun goes down and Marty the bank saving, one legged, nice guy director in lederhosen comes out! Marty has appeared in It's a Wonderful Life, Treasure Island, as well as 2 on the Aisle, 3 in a Van. In addition to his acting skills Marty is the theatre proclaimed champion of movie trivia and proud wearer of Chewbacka pajamas. He is also the most likely person to be seen at every show, supporting his fellow cast and crew members. Our collective ESR hat is off to this wonderful actor and member of Enter Stage Right!
Missy Campau
Missy Campau has preformed many works with Enter Stage Right including All in the Timing, Taming of the Shrew, 12 Angry Jurors, Treasure Island, Alice@Wonderland, and Macbeth. Missy has been indispensable behind the scenes, bringing her talents to many a late night of sewing, painting, hot gluing, or heavy construction. You may have also seen Missy on stage in establishments downtown signing, or caught one of her youtube videos. Whether solo, or making music with a ukulele and a friend, Missy always has something new in store for those wanting to share in her art. Keep your eyes on ESR and Missy for what surprise she has in store for you next!
Elaine Schatzline-Behr
Co-Founder
Elaine was born and raised in Detroit's downriver suburbs. She is a product of the Catholic schools and is grateful for the great education she found there, as well as the introduction to theatre. Elaine attended Northwestern University for two years and then transferred to the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. She holds a BFA in acting and is Meisner trained. Her graduate degree from Northern Illinois University is an MFA in directing with a secondary emphasis on Meisner teacher training. Elaine taught at Northern Illinois University and Indiana State University in their performance programs. She was the founder andartistic director of Chicago Cooperative Stage and still has days she misses the Chicago city skyline (but not the traffic). Her daughter, Clarisse, is also a Meisner trained actor, and lives in New York City. Tiny Tim, the cat, is Elaine's very best friend. Elaine loves the theatre and has been involved in it nearly every day since the fall of 1974. She is a director and an Equity actor, a teacher and a designer, an arts administrator and union stage manager, and an excellent theatre custodian. Elaine has never worked as master electrician for a production and would not rehire herself as a scenic designer. There are no other jobs in the theatre she has not done (Click here for Elaine's full resume). She believes in the collaborative process of live theatre and all of the magic it makes possible- publicly with the audience, and privately in the lives of all who practice its crafts. "Come join us, enter stage right, and never exit." Erilee Williams
Erilee Williams has been a part of ESR since 2009, and has been found acting, stage managing, and working as crew behind the scenes. Along with ESR she has been involved in numerous other productions in the community and is extremely excited to see what the future has in store for the company. ESR is excited to see what Erilee has in store for our next show!
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With fond memories, until we meet again.
Carly Verbeke
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Jake Jahn |
(1995-2020)
Losing Carly is devasting. We can't bring ourselves to change her bio from 2018... Giggly. Yep, giggly. At 10 years old Carly's smile, and the giggles, put life into some of the very first ESR productions. Now, more than a decade later Carly continues to give to ESR on stage and off through her position as grant writer. Carly is taking on some of the largest institutions in the country, pen in her hand and a message of education and growth through theatre in her heart. Grant writing can be a tedious endeavor, good news is that giggling can break the tension and make it fun. If you listen close enough, we bet you can hear her giggling right now. ESR is so very excited to have such a talented young person working on funding to keep our theatre growing and prosperous. |
(1994-2012)
Jake is a spark created by the world that was extinguished far too soon. Jake performed with ESR during the early days of the Will on the Water Shakespeare festival, bringing his immense talent and huge smile to our events. We miss him dearly, the world was a better place with him in it. Jake's family and friends will forever feel the touch he has had on their lives. His time on this earth may have been short, but it was impactful, to so very many. |