Cast Announced for Bringing Down the House
- Morgan Schwartz
- Jan 12
- 2 min read
The 2026 Junior Palace Production Takes the Stage February 20–22
We are thrilled to announce the cast of the 2026 Junior Palace Production of Bringing Down the House, a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy filled with big personalities, backstage chaos, and a “musical” that hilariously never quite happens.
Directed by Morgan Schwartz, this production brings together a talented group of young performers who will light up the stage with humor, energy, and heart. After an incredible turnout at auditions, we are excited to welcome this dynamic cast to the Marion Palace Theatre stage!
Meet the Cast
The Demo Crew
Jerry – Jamison Lavery
Dale – Wyatt Kantzer
Merle – Issac Massey
Harley – Jak Kuzio
The Creative Team
Jules – Eliana Laity
Sydney – Ellie Thibodeau
Elliot – Deacon Gosnell
Mona – Halyn Collins
The Production Crew
Cameron – Joe Johnson
Robin – Alayna Adams
Ina – Aria Hodges
Riley – Adilynn Gay
Faye – Layla Willey
Karlee – Molly Thibodeau
Sharon – Layah Stewart
Glenda – Harper Davis
Bernard – Benjamin Shirring
Yvonne – Maddie Meginness
The Chorus
Avery – Caity Stroupe
Blake – Ryleigh Wallace
Dylan – Emmalynn Powers
Val – Madison Fosnaugh
Taylor – Emily Alexander
Maddie – Madalyn Lewis
The Protesters
Hildy – Alexis Pope
Cleo – Janae Lear
Olivia – Skyler King
Noreen – Scottie Storch
Parker – Grace Higgins
Whitney – Samantha Dailey
Zoey – Rylee Powers
Additional Protesters: Jovi Cunningham, Maddie Brown, Eli Sheridan, Moira Moore, Henry Greene, Lillie Higgins, Tempe Young, Isla Osterlin, Cora Noland, Eliana Hatchat
The Mayor’s Office
Uma – Moira Moore
Peg – Isla Osterlin
Kendall – Cora Noland
Mayor – Jovi Cunningham
Other Named Characters
Leslie – Isabelle Smith
Trent – Carter Gibbs
Allan – Carter Gibbs
Congratulations to the entire cast! We can’t wait to see this talented group bring the hilarious world of Bringing Down the House to life. Rehearsals begin this week, and we look forward to sharing behind-the-scenes moments as opening weekend approaches.
Performance Dates:
Friday, February 20 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 21 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 PM
Tickets on sale now at marionpalace.org
This production is made possible thanks to generous support from LuLu’s Toy Co., Pillar Credit Union, and the Marion Community Foundation.
Let the countdown to curtain begin!
