Jerica

Ariel Underwood is a Cincinnati native and SCPA alumna, known for her work as a performer, director, and community advocate. A decorated actress, dancer, and international singer, she has appeared on American Idol and The Voice, and was the winning champion of NBC’s Clash of the Choirs with Team Cincinnati. Her credits include directing Through Blind Eyes, For Colored Girls, and HOMEGIRL Holiday. She continues to create impactful work that uplifts her community and mentor the next generation of artists.

“Bridge City is a story that feels deeply personal to me—reflecting the lived experiences of Black and Brown people navigating identity, grief, and growth.”

Lynn

Mary Patton, a Cleveland native now based in Cincinnati, is a classically trained vocalist who studied at Morgan State University and has performed worldwide. Her credits include Severance Hall, Carnegie Hall, the First National Tour of Sister Act (Deloris understudy), and international tours of Dreamgirls. She’s also performed on Royal Caribbean ships. A proud wife and mother of four, Mary sends special thanks to her children and Husband (Marcus ) for their love and support.

“ALT is important because of the space it allows for telling an authentic story and experiences.”

Bookie

Deja

Kammeron is a Dayton based actress who debuted her first stage at the Dayton Playhouse in “The Addams Family”. Kammeron is exited to be working with ALT For a third project in her theater career.

“Bridge City helps people understand what many have chosen to be ignorant in educating themselves on .”

Valerie

Kayla is a Cincinnati-based actor who is thrilled to be performing in her first Mainstage with American Legacy Theatre. Recent credits include Rachel in Impaired Vision Production’s Earworm, and Karen Wright in The Children’s Hour with Nomadic Performance Initiative. She received her BFA in acting from Ohio University. She is very excited to be back on stage after a bit of a hiatus! She would like to thank her husband, Robert, for his encouragement and support.

“ALT has made a strong effort to make this important show accessible to as many people as possible, and I can’t wait to help share this beautiful story with the community.”

Mindi

Ariana fell in love with theater at the tender age of 6, and has been acting, singing, dancing, producing, and directing, and generally shenaneganing around since. Favorite credits include Mercutio in Violent Delights (a dance version of R+J) with Act 1 in Nashville, Ilse/Prof. Hart-Payne/Judge in Spring Awakening for the LA Fringe Festival, and Ensemble in Full Circle at Woolly Mammoth Theater in DC dir. by Michael Rohd. Follow her music project Ariana Hodes & The Longest Year to hear more!

“Bridge City strikes such a deep chord of truth within me, it hits at so many different levels, I feel it like a punch to the gut whenever I think about it.”

Hutchins/Roots

Burgandie is a Cincinnati based performer with a passion for storytelling through movement and theater. Her work includes stage productions such as You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Through Blind Eyes, and Home Girl Holiday, along with ministry based performances and creative collaborations. She is a member of Heart of Worship Dance Ministry and is dedicated to using the arts as a tool for inspiration and transformation, bringing authenticity, passion, and purpose to every role she embodies.

“Bridge City is my story, and I believe it’s something everyone can relate to.”

Mom/Roots

A music theater performer, celebrated for her memorable and standout roles in productions like The Wiz, Moana, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and For Colored Girls. Tangie. is graduate of The School for Creative and Performing Arts, Tangie is also a teaching artist for American Legacy Theater, where she inspires children through her love for the arts As U.S Navy Veteran, who has served and performed in multiple countries, including Italy and Japan. Tangie brings resilience and creativity to her artistry, inviting audiences to experience the powerful connection between music and storytelling.

“Bridge City sheds light on what really matters the people. ALT helps to bring the those stories to life!”

Dad/Roots

R. DeAndré Smith is thrilled to return to the ALT stage, where he was last seen in HIGHER. As an ambassador of theatrical art, his mission is to bring resonant stories to life — no matter how weird or quirky. Favorite credits include Once on This Island, A Wrinkle in Time, Bat Boy the Musical, and Jerry Springer the Opera. Most recently, he produced Forging Legends — his first original work for young audiences — a play about climate change and finding the hero within yourself. He thanks you all for your support of live theatre.

“I believe that stories surround us everywhere, and it is my mission to bring resonant stories to life — no matter how weird or quirky.”

Remy/Roots

Sienna is a dancer, theatre artist, and educator in the Greater Cincinnati area. Most recently, you may have seen her in Zanna Don’t (Roberta/Assistant Choreographer), Bright Star (Florence/Dance Captain), The Addams Family (Ancestor), at The Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Assistant Directing and Choreographing for Loveland High School, Choreographing for Colerain High School, or teaching at The Cincinnati Ballet and Dance, etc. Sienna is grateful to have the most loving and supportive friends and family!

“I am a firm believer that theatre should be accessible for all people in a variety of different forms. ALT makes this happen for the Cincinnati community!”

Michael/Roots

Originally from Morehead, Kentucky, Jordan is a Cincinnati based performer and teaching artist. After graduating from Northern Kentucky University in 2023, he completed the Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Professional Acting Apprenticeship. Since then, he has been performing locally and internationally. Most recently, he spent his summer in Japan, touring with The Young Americans. He is grateful to be creating art every day as a teaching artist for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati and American Legacy Theater.

“Bridge City is important to me because it represents everything this world needs right now: unity.”

James/Scott

Andrew is a Cincinnati based actor and director. One of the co-founders of Southbank Shakespeare, he has been nominated for local theater awards for the past five years of producing and writing works that reexamine the bard’s most impressive texts. His next project is a musical adaptation of the themes of Taming of the Shrew that you can catch at Thomas More University from July16-19! Enjoy the show!

“I am constantly impressed by the ability of ALT to create work for artists in Cincinnati that engages with a community in need of that art.”

John/Roots

Iggy/Roots