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Cast

WAYNE HOPKINS – Samael Lazarus
OLIVER RIVERS – Owen O’Halloran
MEGAN JONES – Katelin Orr
NARRATOR – Beonka Edwards
CEDRIC & MR. VOLDY – Matthew Quattlebaum
J. FINCH FLETCHLEY & OTHERS – Wilbur Mauk
LEANNE, GINNY, & OTHERS – Alexis Morehead
SALLY PERKS, BLONDO MALFOY, & OTHERS – Allyssa Love
SUSIE BONES, MYRTLE, & OTHERS – Kayley Baker-Daab
HANNAH & OTHERS – Emily Rose Green
SEAMUS & OTHERS – Jonathan “Thor” Raines
ERNIE MAC, CLUMSY LONGBOTTOM, & OTHERS – Almaz Trubachev
PROFESSOR McG & OTHERS – Mary Miles
XAVIA JONES & OTHERS – Paige Whitman
SORTER HAT – John Fagan

Meet the Cast

Kayley Baker-Daab (Susie Bones, Myrtle, & Others) is thrilled to make her Market Theatre debut! Some of her most treasured moments on stage include portraying Williamina Fleming (Silent Sky), Neoptolemus (Philoctetes), and Lily Wilde (Whales Outside the Window). She holds an MA in Theatre, so she knows her stuff… maybe. If not taking the stage, you can find her behind the scenes as a stage manager. When she is not doing the theatre thing, you can find her at home cross-stitching beside her three lovely kitties (Andy, Pam, and Stanley) and her husband, Zach. She dedicates this performance to all those who never ceased to see the magic in her. She’ll see you on the other side of the war. Yay! Puffs!

Beonka Edwards (Narrator) is excited to be performing in Puffs with this wonderful cast! Her recent credits include The Little Mermaid at Carolina Wren Park and 24 HR Musical at Anderson University. While Beonka participates in shows, she really loves being in the audience, cheering on her fellow actors and appreciating all their hard work coming into fruition. Beonka also sincerely thanks the Market team for this opportunity, and she looks forward to the new season!

John Fagan (Sorter Hat) is pleased to be making his Market Theatre debut. John is the current Producing Artistic Director for The Upstate Shakespeare Festival. As an actor, he has appeared onstage for The Warehouse Theatre, Centre Stage, The Upstate Shakespeare Festival, and Clemson University, among many others in his younger days. John is the recipient of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement  Award from the South Carolina Theatre Association.

Emily Rose Green (Hannah & Others) While normally found in the audience or supporting behind the scenes, Emily Rose is excited to now step onto the stage to join the cast of Puffs. In her free time, she is an active member of the live-action role-playing community, where she can be found crafting costume pieces and swordfighting. Emily Rose would like to express her immense gratitude to her friends, family, and other community members whose support gave her the courage to return to the stage.

Wilbur Mauk III (J. Finch Fletchley & Others) holds both a BA and MA in Theatre Arts and most recently appeared as Romeo in Romeo & Juliet with Vagabond Shakespeare, performed in the style of “Punk Shakespeare” (no director, one rehearsal, in a bar). Other previous local roles include Antonio and an Outlaw in The Two Gentlemen of Verona with the Upstate Shakespeare Festival, and Lysander and Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Mauldin Cultural Center and Vagabond Shakespeare, respectively. Other favorite Shakespeare roles include Edmund in King Lear, Antonio and Caliban in The Tempest, and Bardolph in Henry IV, Parts I & II. Additional favorite productions include The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Rainmaker, Great Expectations, and Philoctetes. He will next appear in the local Greenville film Hot Swap, shooting in January, and remains passionate about exploring contemporary works alongside the classics.

Mary Miles (Professor McG & Others) is very excited to be making her Market debut in Puffs! Mary was born and raised in Columbia, SC, received a BA in Theatre Performance from USC - Columbia, and later attended the Stella Adler Studio Professional Conservatory in NYC. Upon moving back to SC in 2022, Mary began working with different theatres in the Upstate, mostly recently at Mauldin Theatre Company in Noises Off (Belinda). Some of her favorite credits include: Sylvia (Sylvia), King Lear (Goneril), Eleemosynary (Artie) and Sweat (Jessie). Love to Michael and the Bear.

Alexis Morehead (Leanne, Ginny, & Others), scenic artist and actor, is excited to return to her beloved Market Theatre Company! She has painted dozens of shows across the Upstate, but is thrilled to return to the Market stage for their last production of 2025. After spending the past 6 months at Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina, as the Assistant Scenic Charge Artist, she is excited to put back on her “acting cap” once more! She has been seen previously this year in the role of Lucy/The Witch and Others in Market Theatre's school tour of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, but you may have also seen her in The Tempest as Miranda (Market), Monster Puppeteer for She Kills Monsters (Market), Robin Starveling in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mauldin Cultural Center), Christmas Future/Niece in A Christmas Carol (Clemson Little Theatre), or as Eurydice in Anderson University's production of Eurydice. She is thankful to David Veatch for the opportunity to be onstage once again and thankful for the team at Market for always inviting her back with open arms. She hopes you enjoy seeing her paints, and that you came prepared for lots of laughs and the occasional tear. Many thanks to you, dear audience member, for coming out to support not only this show but Market Theatre's mission of making the "Arts for Everyone"! She wants to thank her family and friends for their consistent and unwavering support through the years. And finally, God, for bringing Theatre into her life to begin with! 

Samael Lazarus (Wayne Hopkins) (he/him) is a storyteller who believes wholeheartedly in the real-life magic of theatre and is passionate about bringing imaginative tales to life. Some previous acting credits include Prospero in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Moth in Love’s Labour's Lost, and John Watson in The Hound of the Baskervilles. When not rehearsing a new project, he can be found hanging out with his cat, Stormy, and geeking out over his favorite Superman films. He sends all his love to his chosen family and wonderful castmates for all their support!

Allyssa Love (Sally Perks, Blondo Malfoy, & Others) is psyched to be making her Market Theatre debut as a Puff! She was most recently seen on stage at The Warehouse Theatre’s Gutenberg! Playwriting! Challenge! and had a starring role in Atlanta’s Alpha Films Coalition feature film, The Uber Driver. Last summer, she completed her 4th consecutive season with Upstate Shakespeare Festival as Cordelia in King Lear. When she’s not rehearsing, Allyssa spends her free time daydreaming, reading the classics, and playing with all of her cats. A huge thank you to her loyal friends and parents for their support and constant understanding. 

Owen O’Halloran (Oliver Rivers) is a college freshman based in Anderson pursuing a degree in Theatre and English Education. This is his third year working with Market Theatre, and some favorite shows have been The Tempest (Master Boatswain), 13 (Evan), Something Rotten!  (Ensemble), and The Music Man (Tommy). Other onstage highlights include The Matchmaker (Barnaby), Elf Jr. (Buddy), Frozen (Hans), and Godspell (Disciple). He’d like to thank you for coming to see this show, and hopes you have an awesome time! 

Katelin Orr (Megan Jones) is thrilled to make her theatrical debut at the Market Theatre in this fun and silly show! Though you may have seen her screlting Chappell Roan here at the Power Pop Girls concert this summer. A proud Hufflepuff herself, she holds a BA in Theatre and is grateful for this opportunity to continue learning from other artists. Recent credits include Miriam in The Prince of Egypt (MTC), Ensemble in Waitress, and Betty Jean in Winter Wonderettes (Centre Stage). When she's not at the theatre, you can find her crying over a cat video or rewatching the Eras Tour... again. Thank you to everyone who has ever encouraged her to take up space and to anyone she's forced to go with her to a screening of Wicked: For Good this month. Enjoy the show! Third or nothing!!!

Matthew Quattlebaum (Cedric & Mr. Voldy) is puffing stoked to finally be back at Market Theatre after playing Barfee in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 4 years ago! Some favorite credits include Jesus in Godspell at 24 Hour Musical SC, The Baker in Into the Woods, Sam Hendrix in Wait Until Dark, and the assistant director of Red at Greenville Theatre. Hope you have a magical time! 

Jonathan “Thor” Raines (Seamus & Others) This production marks over one year since Jonathan "Thor" Raines has appeared on the Market stage, and he is honored and proud to be a part of this incredible and hardworking team! Upstate theatre patrons may remember him as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical (Market Theatre), Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages (Market Theatre), Jerry Jubilee in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Greenville Theatre), a member of the Summer Breezin' yacht rock group at Centre Stage, and Dr. Frank-N-Furter in last October’s The Rocky Horror Show at Market. He has also directed and choreographed both The Little Mermaid in Carolina Wren Park this past summer, and Little Shop of Horrors just last month! He's in a few Tubi horror movies as well if you're a B-movie fan. He believes in the power and love that art can bring to a community, and thanks you for your support in that mission! 

Almaz Trubachev (Ernie Mac, Clumsy Longbottom, & Others) has 2 years of theatre experience and has been featured in two high-school plays, Trap and Murder on the 518. He is relatively new to this acting stuff, so he hopes to gain some insightful experience while at it!

Paige Whitman (Xavia Jones & Others) is excited to be onstage again at Market Theatre! It’s been so much fun bringing Puffs to life with a fantastic group of people. When she’s not playing an evil wizard Mom onstage, Paige is a Special Education Assistant at Midway Elementary. Some past favorite shows include The Music Man (Market Theatre), Hands on a Hardbody (Market Theatre), Tuck Everlasting (CLT), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Market Theatre), and Sweeney Todd (ECP). Enjoy the show!

Meet the Production Team

Kaitlyn Grace Crocker (Stage Manager/Board Operator) is so excited to be back in Anderson and working with Market Theatre. She’s worked on shows like Newsies, Titanic, and My Fair Lady at Hale Centre Theatre in Arizona, and has also spent time stage managing at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and the South Carolina School of the Arts. Kaitlyn earned her BA in Theatre Production, Design, and Management from Anderson University. She’s a proud recipient of the KCACTF Stage Management Fellowship (2023). She cannot wait to share this fun and high-energy show with you all! 

Elise Roundtree (Assistant Stage Manager/Running Crew) is a senior Theatrical Design major at Anderson University. She has been on the stage management team for Our Town, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Dancing at Lughnasa, and Prince of Egypt at Anderson University. Most recently, she was the costume designer for Comedy of Errors (Market), The Addams Family (AU Rep), and The Sound of Music (Anderson University). Next, Elise will be the costume designer for Peter at the Starcatcher in the spring. When she’s not working in the theatre, Elise can usually be found crocheting or reading.

Noah Taylor (Producer, Scenic, Lighting, & Projections Designer) holds a Master of Arts in Theatre from Regent University as well as a BA in both Graphic Design/Theatre from the SC School of the Arts at Anderson University. He formerly served three years as the Community Theatre Chair for the SC Theatre Association and two years on staff with the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC). He is the Executive Artistic Director at Market. Noah was selected as one of the Anderson’s 20 Under 40 rising community leaders. As a high school student, Noah fell in love with the stage after having the opportunity to play Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Following a ten-year break from acting, he recently returned to the stage as Chip in Spelling Bee and in his all-time dream role, Mark Cohen, in Market’s landmark production of RENT. He enjoys directing, producing, and marketing for the theatre industry. Some favorite directing credits include Into the Woods (in Carolina Wren Park), Next to Normal, Sweeney Todd, Godspell, Almost Maine, The Fantasticks, Matilda, Shrek the Musical, and four 24 Hour Musicals. He is married to Market co-founder Carlie, and they have a seven-year-old son, Elias.

Andrea Seemuller (Scenic Artist) is a creative based in Anderson, SC. She began working with Market Theatre in 2022, where she not only acted but served as the scenic artist for Barbecue. This year, you may have seen her designs at our bar, where she aims to create a fully immersive experience for Market’s patrons, or in the Little Shop of Horrors. Additionally, she has been a member of the Arts for All Gala committee for the past three years. When she isn't volunteering at Market with the rest of the Seemuller gang, she runs a floral design business, Andrea Seemuller Design, and cherishes quality time with her family.

David Veatch (Director, Costumer, & Props Designer) is a playwright, director, dramaturg, and producer. David most recently directed the world premiere of the new musical Yes, Mommy. David is excited to be making their Market Directorial debut with Puffs.  When not creating theatre, David is busy celebrating Halloween year-round, an active player of Disney Dreamlight Valley, and spending time with Alfredo, David's cat, the littlest, most perfect guy in the universe. David holds an MFA in Playwriting from Hollins University, an MA in Theatre, and a BA in Theatre Arts. Theatre is a collaboration, and I truly could not do it without those you see on stage, those backstage, and the many friends who supported me and this work along the way. "Being a part of something special does not make you special. Something is special because you are a part of it." -- Rachel Berry, Glee. David is excited to be directing The Play That Goes Wrong at Market Theatre in January!

Drew Whitley (Producer) has performed in, directed, and produced over 100 productions at theaters across the Upstate, including Market Theatre, Warehouse Theatre, Greenville Theatre, Mill Town Players, Centre Stage, Electric City Playhouse, and Clemson University. At the Market, he has directed Jersey Boys, The Rocky Horror Show, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Footloose (24 Hour Musical), The Little Mermaid (24HM), Newsies (24HM) and award-winning productions of Every Brilliant Thing, The 39 Steps, and Death of a Salesman, as well as co-directed the outdoor smashes Shrek and Rock of Ages with Artistic Director Noah Taylor. He holds two bachelor's degrees from Clemson University, one in Secondary Education and one in English Literature, as well as a minor in Theatre. As always, thanks and love to Rosie and my family, who make it all possible.