Actors/Actress Bios | TVT Spring City

Bernie Belisle (Ken De La Maize) is no newcomer to TVT. He directed and acted in several productions over the years including this building’s inaugural production of Rumors in 1996! He taught theatre at the collegiate level for over 37 years and retired in 2018. He now spends his time with his wife of 39 years as well as his children, including his newest and only grandchild. God is gracious with His many blessings.

Donna Finch (Elsa Von Grossenknuetten) This is Donna’s third appearance with TVT, having previously performed in Much Ado About Murder and Toast to Time. She also served as Assistant Stage Manager for Theatre Knoxville Downtown’s production of Cactus Flower. Donna credits her son Anthony with inspiring her joyful return to the stage after years away. She is deeply grateful to her wonderful husband for indulging her need to be back on stage.

Sophia Hicks (Helsa Wenzel) is excited to be making her debut with TVT! She has a background in high school theatre and is thrilled to bring this role to life.

Lukas Hughes ( Patrick O’Reilly) is a senior in highschool. This is his first play ever. He has played football for 10 years and is planning to major in Crimson Justice.

Angela Knox (Marjorie Baverstock) is making her debut at TVT! She is deeply committed to her community. When she’s not inspiring young minds at the Audrey Pack Memorial Library, you can find her embracing the great outdoors and enjoying moments with her family.

Emily Luther (Nikki Crandall) is excited to be back on the stage at TVT! She has been doing theatre for 10 years now and loves working on stage and backstage. She wants to thank her wonderful husband, family, and friends for always supporting her love of the theatre.

Dakota McClellan (Michael Kelly) has been at TVT for 16 years—at this point, he’s basically a historical landmark. Recent credits include Much Ado About Murder and Night Comes Early. When not on stage, Dakota serves on the board of directors and has spent the past 10 years teaching at Bright Beginnings Academy, expertly managing chaos in both classrooms and rehearsals. Thank you for coming and he promises to keep showing up until someone figures out how to revoke his access.

Tony McCuiston (Roger Hopewell) has been doing theatre for over 45 years. During that time he has been blessed to have done some professional theatre and some film work. He’s been featured on PBS,BBC, and the History Channel. Thanks to Dan for the opportunity to reprise Roger, and thanks to his wife Debby. He hopes everyone enjoys the show.

Jamie McIntosh (Eddie McCuen) has been acting for nearly twenty years and hopes to be good at it by 30. He is currently on his second leg of his “Eddie McCuen World Tour,” reprising this role for the second time (mostly because he still had the shoes). You may have seen him most recently in Scenic City Shakespeare’s production of Much Ado About Nothing as Don Pedro, or as Jerry Cummings in The Christmas Express at the Oak Street Playhouse. When he’s not in the 1940’s, he is singing karaoke with his wife Katie and their daughter, Lyra. He hopes you enjoy the show!