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Meet the Cast
Meet The Cast

Dan Cohen
Dan is honored to be a part of the Miscast Cabaret with this collection of incredibly talented performers. Local Audiences may recognize Dan from past performances across the area, and he'll be performing again with Beechmont Players in their fall production of A Steady Rain, which opens on Halloween. Dan is the current president of Beechmont Players, and is sincerely so proud to be a small part of this historic group. Dan's favorite thing in the world is spending time with his amazing wife Sarah, his step-kids Lane and Coen, and Jackson (the best dog in the world).

Corbin DeSpain
Corbin J. DeSpain is a Cincinnati-based conductor, vocalist, and arts leader passionate about building community through music. He serves as Director of Music & Worship at Epiphany United Methodist Church and Artistic Director of Fluidity – A Creative Choral Community for a Cause, where he curates mission-driven performances in partnership with local nonprofits. DeSpain pursued graduate studies in voice at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and brings a dynamic presence to the podium, uniting singers of all ages in performances that inspire and uplift.
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Ana Harrison
Ana is a 5th grader at Leaves of Learning. She is excited to be performing in her first Cabaret with Beechmont Players and singing with her mom and sister again. She was last seen in Spongebob Youth Edition (Electric Skate), Finding Nemo Jr. (Dory) and Frozen (Young Anna). Ana will be playing one of her dream roles (Annie) in Annie Jr. in December! Special thanks to her voice/theater coach for her encouragement and ear and the directors for including her in this show!

Caren Harrison
Caren enjoyed the Spring Measure a Year Cabaret so much she decided to go for another round, this time with her daughters in tow! The Harrison trio performed in Loveland Stage Company’s Crushin It Variety show together. She currently lends her voice to weddings and funerals, but mostly is found driving underage children to rehearsal. KIDS! Caren enjoys teaching yoga and poetry and working as a farm hand. You most definitely won’t find her in the bathroom at a party, but rather in sweatpants on the couch by 8:30 sharp! Thank you to John, Stella and Ana for always pushing me to find my Corner of the Sky.
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Stella Harrison
Stella is so excited to be on stage again with her mom and sister in her Beechmont Players debut! She is an 8th grader at Leaves of Learning where she will be performing in Into the Woods later this year. Recent show credits include The Addams Family (Wednesday) and Spongebob Youth Edition (Pearl Krabs). Stella will be onstage next as Miss Hannigan in Annie Jr. When not singing or performing, you can find her reading, writing, or hanging out with friends. She'd like to thank her family and friends for being so supportive and Amanda Marasch-Brinkman for helping with everything musical theater related. Enjoy the show!
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Dez Hutchens
Dez is ecstatic to be a part of this cabaret! He has recently performed in The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of Disney’s Find Nemo, Jr. (Nemo), Centerstage Players Superhero (Simon), and CMT’s production of Matilda (Nigel). Dez has worked professionally with companies in and around Cincinnati, such as Cincinnati Landmark Productions, The Carnegie, TCT, and Cincinnati Musical Theatre. Outside of performing, Dez loves playing his clarinet, reading, and hanging out with friends. He is grateful to his family, friends and teachers for their support, and he hopes you enjoy the show!
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Rachel Mabry
Rachel is a homeschool mom of 4 who enjoys theater and fitness. She is thrilled to be in this unique production. She has played Margaret Thomas in Inspiring Arts Production of Horizons of Gold. She was also seen in IAP's Bye Bye Birdie and A Christmas Carol. She most recently played Mama Murphy in Bright Star with Merit Theater. Hope you enjoy!
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Ken Macke
Ken is excited to return to Beechmont Players for the Miscast Cabaret, having last appeared in the comedy, Wrong Window. Ken thanks his friends and family for their continued love and support.
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Erica Mann
Erica is very excited to be joining Beechmont Players for the first time! She has performed with Loveland Stage Company (Jenny Hill in Big Fish, Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), The Story Collective Cincinnati (Mrs. Millennium in Urinetown), Cincinnati Music Theatre (Ensemble in Matilda) and Footlighters, Inc (Glinda in The Wizard of Oz). Erica is a K–5 music teacher at Batavia Elementary School and loves spending her summers directing with Loveland Stage Company's Youth Summer Workshop and Sycamore Summer Theatre Camp. She’s grateful to share this experience with you and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Arielle Hope Mantel
Arielle is very excited to be making her Beechmont Players debut! She has a passion for theatre and was most recently seen on stage with Bart’s Bards as Mae in Tuck Everlasting. She’s a self proclaimed nerd, and loves Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and the Marvel Universe. She would like to thank her incredible sister, Moriah, because she says I never thank her in bios. â€Enjoy the show!‬
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Jeff Weinkam
Jeff is excited to be involved in his first Beechmont Players production. His favorite recent roles include Angus Tuck (Tuck Everlasting, Bart's Bards), Robert (Boeing Boeing, Mariemont Players), and Dan Goodman (Next to Normal, The Footlighters, Inc.) In real life Jeff is a graphic designer and multimedia producer. Love and hugs to Mads, Banana, Ivygirl, and Rors.
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Maddy Weinkam
Maddy is excited to be a part of Miscast this year with some incredibly talented people, including her husband, Jeff! Maddy began her theater life in 1999 and has been hooked ever since. When not onstage or behind the scenes as a director, choreographer, or producer, she spends her time working with Elementary and Jr. High students as an Intervention Specialist or chasing around a rambunctious 3 year old. She would like to thank Jeff and her daughter, Rory, for always supporting her. Enjoy the show!
Meet The Crew

Michael Yarick
Director
Michael is a multidisciplinary creative based in Cincinnati. He holds an MFA in Theatre Arts with concentrations in Performance & Pedagogy, and a BA in English/Drama. Recent credits include coaching the Kennedy Center’s National winning Irene Ryan’s Acting Scholarship, and the creation of Spectral Sights & Sounds: An Evening of Music & Theatre on the Spectrum.

Kiya Fix
Producer
Kiya is honored to be working with such an immensely talented group for this cabaret! Most recently she directed the world premiere of All Things Considered by Michael Yarick and appeared onstage in Loveland Stage Company's production of Godspell. Endless thanks to EUMC, Calvin, and the cast for making this show possible!
