Franny Joshi is delighted to be back onstage at Ovation West after appearing in their recent production of Songs for a New World. She grew up performing in the Minneapolis theatre community and studied musical theatre at St. Olaf College. Her theatre journey has taken her from the mountains of Colorado to Flagstaff, Arizona, and even to the stages of London, England. Favorite roles include Marian in The Music Man (Breckenridge Backstage Theatre), Cinderella in Into the Woods (Vail Valley Theatre Company), and Tanya in Mamma Mia! (Flagstaff Music Theatre). When not onstage, Franny enjoys exploring the trails of Evergreen with her husband and their rescue pup, Charlie.

Ellie returns to Center Stage with Ovation West following her roles in Annie Get Your Gun and The Wizard of Oz. A freshman in high school, Ellie has been performing since first grade. Select credits include Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz (Ovation West), Children’s Chorus in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Performance Now Theatre Company), Ensemble Swing in Matilda (Town Hall Arts Center), Queen of Hearts in the regional premiere of Alice vs. Wonderland (Parker Performing Arts), and Dragon in Shrek Jr. (Parker Performing Arts), among others. She would like to thank God for blessing her with a passion and talent for the performing arts, and her mom and sister for their unwavering love and support.

She is especially grateful to the amazing cast, crew, and production team at Ovation West for once again welcoming her into a community that always feels like family. She also thanks her friends and extended family for filling the audience with love and encouragement. 

Alexandra is excited to be performing in her eighth production with Ovation West! She was previously seen in last year’s Annie Get Your Gun. Other credits include Fiona in Shrek the Musical, Nikko in The Wizard of Oz, Nymph in Into the Woods, Fiddler in Fiddler on the Roof, Adolfo Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, Phantom in The Rocky Horror Show, and Featured Dancer in Brigadoon.

She can also be seen as a Main Stage Actor at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center. When not performing, she choreographs for youth productions and teaches preschoolers gymnastics.

Alexandra would love to thank her friends and family for their constant love and support.

Erin Reeves is delighted to be back for her sixth Ovation West production and ninth at Center Stage. She was last seen playing a crotchety old man (among other things) in Annie Get Your Gun.

She spends most of her days herding test engineers as a team lead. Erin would like to thank her fiancé, Jared, and of course her family and friends, for their love, time, and support!

Kayli is thrilled to be making her debut with Ovation West. A Colorado native, she  attended Colorado Mesa University as a Musical Theatre Major and is currently completing an Asian Studies degree at CU Boulder. Recent credits include We Are the Tigers (Shifted Lens), Into the Woods (Lafayette Arts Hub), Seussical (Encore Players), and Pip in the Original Dickens Carolers (aka the DIA Carolers on TikTok). She would like to thank her amazing community of found family that continues to support her and her dreams and her parents, who put up with all the craziness and chaos that comes with living in the theatre world.Follow her on Instagram @kayli.sue17

Clarissa Lawson is a mezzo-soprano and community musical theatre performer who loves big harmonies and bold storytelling. Anastasia the Musical (Ensemble) marks Clarissa’s first performance with Ovation West Theatre Company. Previous credits include Ensemble and Understudy for Kate in The Yeoman of the Guard (Empire Lyric Players), Sacharissa in Princess Ida (Empire Lyric Players), Dorothy in The Wiz! (Ignite Theatre), and Ensemble/Assistant Director for Musical Mayhem Cabaret (Unscrewed Theater).

When she’s not on stage, Clarissa enjoys serenading audiences at karaoke bars, annoying her toddlers by singing along to their cartoons, and making people uncomfortable at stoplights while she belts show tunes while alone in her car.

Brenna is excited to be making her first stage appearance with Ovation West! She grew up in Cañon City, Colorado, and has been performing in plays and musicals from a very young age. She continued to pursue theatre into high school and college and studied acting at the University of Northern Colorado. After many years away from the stage she is beyond thrilled to be returning to the theatre! When she’s not on the stage, you will find her delivering the ultimate luxury guest experience at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood. She also loves hiking with her friends, going to concerts, and playing the guitar. Brenna wants to thank everyone for coming to see this amazing cast and crew, especially her family and her friends.

Anja is excited to be making her Ovation West debut in a show featuring her namesake (not confusing at all). She is a Denver native getting back into acting after settling into being a special education teacher for the last seven years. Her recent onstage credits include Seussical, Into the Woods, The Legend of Anne Bonny, and Head Over Heels. When she is not working or doing theatre, she loves to garden, thrift, and play softball. Many thanks to Traci and Jennifer for helping her get performance-ready and to the Anastasia production team. And much love to Katie and the family. Instagram: @anjaoss

Alice Lee is a performer from Evergreen, Colorado. Some favorite past roles include Lydia in Beetlejuice (MYM/Ovation West Summer Camp), Hazel in Newsies (MYM), and Nala in The Lion King (Ovation West Summer Camp).

Alice is also a dancer, having studied with Kinetic Arts and Evergreen School of Ballet. In addition to performing, Alice is also an artist and singer, and enjoys making her family laugh. Alice lives in Evergreen with her parents, sister, and dog, Bronson.

and the United Kingdom. Her favorite roles include Jasmine in Aladdin Jr. (Mountain Youth Musicals), Sharpay in High School Musical (Summer Musical Theater Camp), Miss Hannigan in Annie (Tilly Studios, England), and Pepper in Mamma Mia! (Verve Academy of Performing Arts, England).

Lena enjoys bringing humor, energy, and strong character work to every performance. When not on stage, Lena loves singing, baking, thrift shopping, and spending time with friends and family.

Mac is giddy to be on Center Stage for the first time. Her favorite past roles have been Orphan/Annie Swing (Annie, Town Hall), Child (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Performance Now), Little Allison (Fun Home, Vintage), Les (Newsies, Town Hall), Angelic Girl (The...Scientology Pageant), Fletcher (Freaky Friday, Aurora Fox), and Shockheaded Peter in her own show (Catamoints).

She keeps busy in normal life competing with Littleton High School’s speech and debate team, obsessing over Laufey, twisting balloons at kids’ parties, reading, and talking about those books with anyone who seems halfway interested.

Marion Cafe is delighted to be returning to Ovation West. She is a 7th-grade theater major at Denver School of the Arts and has previously appeared in many productions, including A Christmas Spider (Ovation West), Mary Poppins (The PACE Center), Guys and Dolls (Apex Performing Arts), and Moana (Performing Arts Academy).

Marion is so grateful for her whole cast and crew who made this show possible, and to her parents for always supporting her. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Beckham Hall is so excited to be performing in Anastasia! In addition to his passion for the theater, he has been an enthusiastic musician since age 5. Some of his acting credits are Lawrence in School of Rock (Miners Alley Playhouse), Zacky in Big Fish, Jack in Into the Woods, Colin in The Secret Garden, Lucas in The Addams Family, and Crutchie in Newsies.

Rachael is thrilled to be returning for her tenth production with Ovation West! She is a CO native (a unicorn!) who holds a BA in Theatrical Choreography from Pacific Lutheran University. Rachael is the Associate Director of Magic Moments, Inc.; the Choreographer and Drama Assistant at Arapahoe High School; an ambassador for the Denver Actors Fund; and has generally worn various hats at multiple theatres around town. She is also an Event Coordinator and Corporate Stage Manager.

Some of Rachael’s recent theatrical endeavors include Chicago (Arapahoe High School), Annie Get Your Gun (Ovation West), The Android’s New Soul (Dana Cain Ent.), Reptile Logic (Wounded Cobra Prod.), and A Christmas Carol (Denver Center Performing Arts). Favorite performance roles include Swing in Winter Wonderettes, Fritzie in Cabaret, and Dream Laurey in Oklahoma!.

Rachael thanks Tim, Alex, Lee Ann, and OWTC for the opportunity; the cast for their awesome talent and energy; her Village for their unending support; and always… Danjel, Maggie, & Galen. XOXO.

Alex Woosley is a stage manager, production manager, and intimacy coordinator in the Denver area. Alex graduated from Indiana University and holds an I.B.A. in Stage and Intimacy Management. Previous notable credits include; For Ovation West: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Production Stage Manager), Into the Woods (Production Stage Manager), The Wizard of Oz (Production Stage Manager), Man of La Mancha (Production Stage Manager), Annie Get Your Gun (Production Stage Manager), Songs For a New World (Production Stage Manager), For Sasquatch Productions/PACE: Legally Blonde JR (Stage Manager), For Wellshire Presbyterian: Amahl and the Night Visitors (Stage Manager), For Give 5 Productions/PACE: Mary Poppins (Stage Manager). Alex currently works as Ovation West's Production & Stage Manager.