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R+H Cinderella Wayne Theatre

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Topher: Cole Hertzler, Giant made and puppeted by Collin Wheeler Photo Credit: Richard Finkelstein Photography

One actor jumping very high in the air standing in front of a Giant puppet.

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice adapted by Melissa Leilani Larson First Table Read.

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Nothing thrills me more than the first rehearsal-when we're all able to come together for the first time and wake up the space and the text as an ensemble. Photo Credit Adam Holmes Photography

Actors sitting around a table reading through a play

Walker Hansen-Young Frederick with Aidan Cahill in the background.
Jane Austen's Persuasion Adapted by Melissa Leilani Larson

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I LOVE having live music on the stage-and I love even more when exceptionally talented actors are also fantastic musicians! Photo Credit: Joshua Donohue Photography

Actors playing guitar and singing

Jake Krug as Scrooge in Leslie Bricusse's Scrooge the Musical.

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Bringing Scrooge to life was a brilliant full-circle moment for me. I am so honored to have had the chance to work with a cast that gelled so beautifully as an ensemble-lead by this phenomenal performer. Photography Credit: Julia Weaver Studios

Actor standing in a nightgown with a kerchief on his head on stage.

Lesley Larsen Directing Movement for SpongeBob

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Me, in my element. My happy place. A rehearsal room. Photo Credit: Corey Holmes

Me, in my element. My happy place. A rehearsal room. Photo Credit: Corey Holmes

Adam Holmes as RF Simpson
Keenan France as Rod
Jake Krug as Dexter
Singin' in the Rain Wayne Theatre

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I LOVED seeing this scene become more unhinged every single night. The growth these actors made together and the play they encouraged out of each other was inspiring. Photography Credit: Miscellaneous Media Photography

One person in the center of two other people. He is pulling on their costumes to bring them in closer to him.

Actors at a Table Read

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One of my favorite nights as a director. I was so nervous. So many new faces. So many opportunities. The read was lovely. Working with this cast changed me as an artist. Photography Credit: Adam Holmes

Rent Table Read-people sitting around a table reacting, laughing, smiling, laughing while reading through a play for the first time.

Magic Makers using LeCoq training

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The Teen Ensemble of R&H's Cinderella inspired me. They quickly picked up the LeCoq ensemble building training and helped to create some of the most evocative moments of the show.

Actors holding sticks coming down the house aisle.

R+H Cinderella Wayne Theatre

01

Topher: Cole Hertzler, Giant made and puppeted by Collin Wheeler Photo Credit: Richard Finkelstein Photography

One actor jumping very high in the air standing in front of a Giant puppet.

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice adapted by Melissa Leilani Larson First Table Read.

02

Nothing thrills me more than the first rehearsal-when we're all able to come together for the first time and wake up the space and the text as an ensemble. Photo Credit Adam Holmes Photography

Actors sitting around a table reading through a play

Walker Hansen-Young Frederick with Aidan Cahill in the background.
Jane Austen's Persuasion Adapted by Melissa Leilani Larson

03

I LOVE having live music on the stage-and I love even more when exceptionally talented actors are also fantastic musicians! Photo Credit: Joshua Donohue Photography

Actors playing guitar and singing

Jake Krug as Scrooge in Leslie Bricusse's Scrooge the Musical.

04

Bringing Scrooge to life was a brilliant full-circle moment for me. I am so honored to have had the chance to work with a cast that gelled so beautifully as an ensemble-lead by this phenomenal performer. Photography Credit: Julia Weaver Studios

Actor standing in a nightgown with a kerchief on his head on stage.

Lesley Larsen Directing Movement for SpongeBob

05

Me, in my element. My happy place. A rehearsal room. Photo Credit: Corey Holmes

Me, in my element. My happy place. A rehearsal room. Photo Credit: Corey Holmes

Adam Holmes as RF Simpson
Keenan France as Rod
Jake Krug as Dexter
Singin' in the Rain Wayne Theatre

06

I LOVED seeing this scene become more unhinged every single night. The growth these actors made together and the play they encouraged out of each other was inspiring. Photography Credit: Miscellaneous Media Photography

One person in the center of two other people. He is pulling on their costumes to bring them in closer to him.

Actors at a Table Read

07

One of my favorite nights as a director. I was so nervous. So many new faces. So many opportunities. The read was lovely. Working with this cast changed me as an artist. Photography Credit: Adam Holmes

Rent Table Read-people sitting around a table reacting, laughing, smiling, laughing while reading through a play for the first time.

Magic Makers using LeCoq training

08

The Teen Ensemble of R&H's Cinderella inspired me. They quickly picked up the LeCoq ensemble building training and helped to create some of the most evocative moments of the show.

Actors holding sticks coming down the house aisle.

R+H Cinderella Wayne Theatre
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice adapted by Melissa Leilani Larson First Table Read.
Walker Hansen-Young Frederick with Aidan Cahill in the background. Jane Austen's Persuasion Adapted by Melissa Leilani Larson
Jake Krug as Scrooge in Leslie Bricusse's Scrooge the Musical.
Lesley Larsen Directing Movement for SpongeBob
Adam Holmes as RF Simpson Keenan France as Rod Jake Krug as Dexter Singin' in the Rain Wayne Theatre
Actors at a Table Read
Magic Makers using LeCoq training

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