SARAH SIZEMORE

My name is Sarah Sizemore, and I spend way too much time in fictional worlds. For one, I studied English literature in college, which means I not only read hundreds and hundreds of stories, but I also tried my hand at writing them. For another, I am now a high school English teacher, which means I get paid to live in the worlds on the page. While I primarily teach English, I also used to be in charge of my school’s theatre program. I’ve always enjoyed writing in my free time, so when I was looking for ways to save money for the theatre program, I tried my hand at writing plays and found I really enjoyed it. I love seeing stories brought to life by the power of the performed word, and I hope playwrighting continues to be one of my ways to escape into the possible and the hopeful.

NINA SODEN

Nina Soden is a storyteller, director, and producer with a lifelong passion for the stage. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts and Communications from Eastern Michigan University, Nina has spent decades working both onstage and behind the scenes in nearly every aspect of theatre production—from acting and directing to set design, stage management, and technical direction.

STACY NEUBERGER VON-HOFFMAN as Adrien Judson (6/25, 6/27, & 6/28)

Stacy Neuberger-von Hoffman has acted in a variety of genres and mediums. Stacy was in a few short films where she mostly had the privilege to die. As a child she was on television a few times, once on The Richard Simmons Show, and she was previewed on a few other television shows. Stacy tried out for and was in a few game shows as well. Stacy as been in productions of Clue, Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, Rocky Horror Show, The Hounds of Baskerville, Damsel of the Desert, and a few Shakespeare plays. She is excited to go on this new journey with the Front
Row Theatre Troupe.

ROSIE VEAL EBY as Adrien Judson (6/26 only)

Rev. Rosie Veal Eby is thrilled to be working on her New Year’s resolution of being a part of local theater by being a part of the play The Button. She has never been on stage but she is often found in the pulpit preaching at The Episcopal Church of the Nativity where she is an associate priest. When she is not at church or trying new things like acting, she enjoys puttering about the house with her sweet husband, Justin, reading, building dollhouses and spending time with her family. Her favorite thing is being “Nonny” to her grandsons Angus and Jeremiah.

Andrew McCauley as Rafael Valdez

Andrew McCauley, a fan of both dinner and theater, is excited to put the two together with Front Row Theatre Troupe’s The Button. Andrew was last seen on stage with Fantasy Playhouse’s 2025 productions of A Christmas Carol and Cinderella. Andrew one time had a beef stew at Main Street Cafe, and he hasn’t stopped thinking about it since.

JOY WHITT as Sam Olson

Joy Whitt is a local actress, writer, and barbecue cook. Some of her favorite roles include Latrelle in Sordid Lives with Evil Cheez Productions, Truvy in Steel Magnolias with Theatre Huntsville, and Beth in Dinner with Friends with Bank Street Players. She is SO EXCITED to be a part of this new theatre troupe! Nina is uber-talented and it’s an honor to be here! Check Joy out @jeri_legg_ on Instagram if you ever feel so inclined.

VALERIE LAWDENSKY as Aleeyah Pence (6/25 & 6/26)

Dr. Valerie Lawdensky is a nuclear rocket analyst at NASA but always planned on being an actress. She took a break for college but since returning to acting in 2019, she’s performed in 3 musicals, 4 plays, and 1 musical staged production in Los Alamos, Albuquerque, and Huntsville. Her favorite roles were Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family Musical, Mrs. Whatsit in A Wrinkle in Time, Lydia Wickham and Mary Bennet in separate productions of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly, and Princess Fred in Once Upon a Mattress. She also proudly competed in the virtual competition Barbershop Royale making music videos and performing with her quartet. But she’s most excited to bring these local playwrights’ characters to life for the first time through Front Row Theatre Troupe!

CARRIE SMITHSON as Aleeyah Pence (6/27 & 6/28)

Carrie is excited to be performing with Front Row Theatre Troupe. She has been blessed to be a part of many amazing productions, such as SORDID LIVES (Evil Cheez Productions), THE ROOK IN THE BELLY OF THE WHALE (Evil Cheez Productions), TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND (Theatre Huntsville), and other various shows throughout the years. She’d like to thank her husband & their four sons for all their support. Enjoy the show!

SHANNON COY as Lt. Cassandra Carey

Shannon Coy is overjoyed to be a part of Front Row Theatre Troupe! Her recent credits include Cassie in “The Wickhams” and Cat in “Peter and the Wolf”. When she’s not onstage, Shannon enjoys painting, gaming, writing, baking, cosplay, and opera. She admits that she has too many hobbies. Shannon is grateful for the support of God, friends, family, and wonderful husband. 1 John 4:10-11

STEPHANIE HYATT as Angelique Carter

Stephanie Hyatt is thrilled for this opportunity to play with friends and as you enjoy good food! Her theater jaunts around Huntsville have been numerous, acting in shows with Theatre Huntsville, Fantasy Playhouse, and the beloved but defunct Renaissance Theatre. Lately, she’s been more busy costuming than acting, but is excited to share this stage with both friends and dinner!

JASON SUMMER as Harrison Fairfax

Jason has been acting in community theater since 2010, performing in Huntsville, AL, at the University of North Alabama, and in Valparaiso, IN.  Some of his favorite roles include Rev. Oglethorpe from “Smoke on the Mountain”, Dr. Seward from “Dracula: Lord of the Vampires”, Col. Arbuthnot from “Murder on the Orient Express”, and The Old Man from “A Christmas Story”.  Jason is excited to be part of his first dinner theater production and hopes you all enjoy the play!

TANJA MILLER as Alice Fairfax

Tanja Lewis Miller is honored to play a part in the newly formed Front Row Theatre Troupe. As Membership Director for Broadway Theatre League and Co-Owner of Evil Cheez Productions, the performance arts consume pretty much 99% of her life, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. So much love to Nina, her sis from another miss, for including her in this dream project. Love to the cast and crew and all the playwrights for their ridiculous talent. Love to Wayne, her favorite Shmoo. And thank YOU, the audience, for making all this possible!