Lucas Barta (he/him) is an actor and filmmaker born and raised in Colorado. He's been acting since he was seven years old, and he graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a bachelor's degree in film and television. Recent theatre credits include Mary Poppins (Parker Arts and Give 5 Productions), Chess (Bright Heart Stages), and Something Rotten! (StageDoor Theatre). He is thrilled to be a part of this world premiere musical! IG: @l.barta_23

Cam (he/they)is so stoked to bring The Legend of Anne Bonny to life with this incredible cast! Most recently, Cam was onstage in Upstart Crow Theatre Company’s production of Romeo and Juliet as Friar Lawrence, in the ensemble of The ArtsHub production of School of Rock, and part of the World Premiere of The Android’s New Soul at The Bug Theater. When not on stage, they are an English Language Arts teacher at Overland Trail Middle School. He wants to thank his family for their support in all his endeavors, and his best friends for unendingly hyping him up. Cam also extends heartfelt eternal gratitude to director Lexie Lazear for casting and trusting him as part of this show. He dedicates each of his performances to his brother, Mak Hopper-Morehead.

Asheala [Ah-shuh-ay-luh] (they/she) is extremely excited to be working on this production of The Legend of Anne Bonny with Two Cent Lion and Shifted Lens Theatre Company! They recently worked on DCPA Off-Center’s production of An Auraria Parable as Story and Wheat Ridge Theatre Company’s X Minus One as Marty/Narrator. Asheala has their B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Metropolitan State University of Denver. While in school, Asheala also studied Stage Combat with Dueling Arts International and is now a certified Level 2 Stage Combatant. They would like to thank Two Cent Lion and Shifted Lens Theatre Company for giving them this opportunity to perform and be their Fight captain on this amazing, refreshing new work.

David McGuire (he/him) (no relation to Emy) is a Denver based actor, writer, and improviser. Born in Kansas, David moved to Colorado in 2016 and began performing and acting seriously in 2019, inspired to return to performance after taking a Meisner acting class in Boulder.

David has been cast in two upcoming films shooting locally, and is in the process of trying to sell a major motion picture with local Production house Sparrow Street Films. You can find him performing with the house team Simple Syrup at Chaos Bloom the first Friday of every month, and on the Wilhelmina Denver actors page. He enjoys Dungeons and Dragons, horror movies, and dancing like no one’s watching.

Aidan Blank (any pronouns) is a Denver-area actor and movement performer/choreographer. You may have seen him recently as Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet (prod. Upstart Crow) or as Benji Blake in Kid Detective: A Bildungsroman (prod. Shifted Lens). They are so excited to work with this incredibly talented cast and crew to bring The Legend of Anne Bonny to life! Thank you and enjoy! YAR!

Anja (she/her) is so excited to be joining the world premiere cast of Anne Bonny! She was recently seen onstage in Head Over Heels and The Synergists (Shifted Lens) and as Liz in this year’s Magic Moments show. She has also been unseen backstage in shows for the Arts Hub, Shifted Lens and Two Cent Lion. Much love to everyone who helped make this happen, there’s really nothing better than making art with your friends. Instagram: @anjaoss

Moskal (any pronouns)is an actor and musician who recently earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from CU Boulder. Previous credits include Spring Awakening (Ilse), 9 to 5 (Margaret), Let The Right One In (Ensemble, U/S Oskar & Eli), A... My Name is Alice (Featured Ensemble), Mamma Mia! (Donna) and featured roles in 13 original musicals by Magic Moments, Inc. In her free time, Moskal enjoys going to rock concerts and Colorado Avalanche games, traveling, and spending time with her family and cats. Moskal is thrilled to be involved with this incredible production and would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making this possible, as well as her family, friends and mentors for their endless support!

Corinne is an actor, singer, and playwright based in Denver. She holds a BFA from the University of Wyoming. Favorite credits include Iris in Reptile Logic (Vintage Theatre); Stonewall (Benchmark Theatre); Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Casey in First Date (Snowy Range Summer Theatre); and, most recently, she wrote, produced, and performed in The Waiting Room and Grace In No Order at the 2025 Denver Fringe Festival. Outside the theater, Corinne can be found knitting or trying to give her cats forehead smooches.

Lexie (she/her) has been in love with story telling since she could talk. Starting as a performer in childhood, she eventually expanded into designing hair, makeup, and the occasional prop. Almost 10 years ago, she was approached to direct and she’s been pursuing directing since.

Community theatre is a Third Space, and everyone deserves accessible, affordable, exciting theater. It should be a space where everyone feels seen and valued; a space that sparks joy and starts conversations.

This show has been a team effort and a labor of love, and she hopes it sets the vibe for all future Shifted Lens endeavors. Enjoy the show!

This is the fourth show Delanie (she/they) has done with Two Cent Lion, and her first show with Shifted Lens. She couldn't be happier that they had asked her to be a part of it. Here's to many more.

Arden (they/them)is a theatre artist who has ADHD and Autism. They are excited to be a part of their first production with Two Cent Lion, and present it to you. Yes, YOU! Aren’t you lucky? Anyway, Arden has their BA from University of North Carolina Greensboro and has been working consistently in the industry since childhood. You may have seen them most recently working with Phamaly Theatre Company as the Assistant Director of Spelling Bee or writing and performing in the 2025 Denver Fringe Festival. Their upcoming projects include writing and developing original plays, so stay tuned! Thank you for supporting this production! “No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” - Marsha P. Johnson / @phanesworld

Pluto Boll (they / he) has been working on The Legend of Anne Bonny since 2022 and is so thrilled to see where it has gone. It has been most exciting for him to build the score and direct the music for the band after using tracks until now! Past: Romeo and Juliet (Romeo, composer), Kid Detective (AD, composer), Leaving for a Loon (Director). Coming up: Mr. Burns: a Post-Electric Play (Music Director) with Red Rocks Community College. The Legend of Anne Bonny is as deeply intertwined in their life as a project can be. Pieces of their heart are strewn around the place; try not to step on them. To their Anne: "Damn the stars. They'll remember you." https://plutoboll00.wixsite.com/my-site

Orin has been playing, acting, and directing for ten years.  He truly loves sharing music and the artistry of human expression.  He is grateful to Two Cent Lion, his family, and the community for making this production incredible!

Téphe Weidner studied cello performance in Montana and finished at Lamont School of Music, DU. He's retired as Adjunct Professor, Colorado School of Mines, as Director - Conductor of the CSM Orchestra. He owns his piano technician business and teaches cello/piano privately. He is hired to ring for local orchestras and musicals across the state.

"I'm very honored to be able to play with such amazing musicians, actors and directors."

Amy is a local music teacher for Denver Public Schools. She plays violin and viola with various groups around the metro area. Amy started playing viola in the 6th grade and continued with music graduating with a degree in music education from the University of Wyoming. 

Emmett Sexton is an up-and-coming composer and multi-instrumentalist who's known for their expressive storytelling through their compositions and dynamic stage presence. His only performed work (and personal favorite composition), “Oh, Snap!” was premiered at Thorley Recital Hall at Southern Utah University in 2022 and is written for a percussion quartet playing body percussion - primarily centered around finger snapping. Emmett has played string instruments for 16 years and studied music theory for 14 years, but his principal instrumental area is percussion. His influences range from rock/metal music to classical music, modern chamber music, and marching band. He's also played in numerous pit orchestras for various musicals, including violin for Fiddler on the Roof, drums for The Hunchback of Notre Dame Currently, Emmett runs his own private music lessons business and is best known as the bassist for the Denver local all-trans metalcore band, Give Me Gold.

Cole is a recent graduate from MSU Denver, and is delighted to be working with Two Cent Lion for the very first time. Cole has been working in the Denver theatre space for six years as a Scenic Painter, Props Artisan, Scenic Designer, AV Technician, Photographer and more. He is delighted two create with such amazing and talented people.

Max (he/him) is thrilled the join Two Cent Lion once again in the People's Building of Aurora, having previously designed lights for Rocky Horror, The Tragedy of Medusa and Clink Clink, the latter of which won a Henry award for Outstanding Lighting Design. Max also works in collaboration with the Denver Theatre Ensemble, and is an actor at Casa Bonita. He is the Technical Director of Colorado's Elusive Ingredient, the premier Colorado shadow cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Aspen (she/they) is a recent grad from the University of Denver who is currently working at the Arvada Center as a scenic carpenter. They have previously worked on Spring Awakening with Impact Theatre Company and various projects at DU. They are so excited to be working with Two Cent Lion, and Anne Bonny couldn't have been more fun to work on!

Ariana Gonzales-Troyer is a queer, Hispanic designer born and raised in Colorado. She graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2021 earning a BA in History and a minor in Industrial Design. She works in Marketing roles with LQBTQIA organizations in Denver, (Just Living Recovery, & Maria Droste Counseling Center). Ariana continues her passion for art history in her relationship with her husband and their three cats. Gustav was named after the famous painter of The Kiss. It was Gustav and their love of art history that brought the couple together in the beginning. 

Ariana has a love of queer art experienced through television, cinema and musical theater. Her love of world building & story telling developed through DND sessions and fiction novels. She joined Two Cent Lions in the production of The Tragedy of Medusa as her first designer credit. Until now, she has designed and created costumes for herself and friends in the Drag Community. 

Ariana draws inspiration from the work of Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Gustav Klimt, Frida Kahlo, and Alfons Mucha, in her regular work. While studying History and Design she spent a month in Barcelona discovering the world of Antoni Gaudi, Dali and Picasso. This trip led to her interest in Greek & Roman history, including the mythologies of the ancient cultures. The ties of history and religion greatly influenced her pursuits in education, especially regarding queer history in America. Her admiration of revolutionary artists brings her to push against antiquated beliefs and working towards a future where we are not ruled by mainstream media. 

Danielle is thrilled to be making her choreography debut (tied with Spring Awakening at Impact Theatre Co.) She is so honored to be on board the world premiere of this gorgeous musical. She thanks the cast for their patience, kindness, and heart that they poured into this production, and she thanks Lexie for brining her on to this project. 

Chrys (they/them) is SO happy to be working on The Legend of Anne Bonny again! They played the role of Mar in the staged reading last year, and are so so thrilled to now be able to bring their love of stage combat to this show that means a lot to them.

Chrys is an actor, dancer, and stage combatant who has most recently appeared in The Laramie Project (Arvada Center), On Your Feet (Town Hall Arts Center), and She Kills Monsters (Vintage Theatre). Chrys last worked on fight choreography for Head Over Heels (Shifted Lens), 237 Virginia Avenue (Local Theater Company), and has also recently completed their training to be a teacher of stage combat through Dueling Arts International! They are so ready to bring these pirates to life!

Born and raised in the Denver theatre community, Ayden has worked and performed with many local companies over her lifetime. While Ayden is typically a performer, she has done several shows in the technical spaces as a wardrobe/stage hand, costume designer, and helping her designer parents throughout her childhood. Her most recent show was Romeo and Juilet with Upstart Crow where she was the costume designer and a performer (various ensemble roles and Juliet Capulet’s Understudy). She has worked with Shifted Lens Theater as an ensemble dance member in their premier show Cruel Intentions, and is excited to be working with Two Cent Lion for her first time! Ayden received her BFA in Music Theatre from Metro University and uses her training on and off stage and in the classroom where she teaches a high school theatre class! 

Raya is a recent UNC grad with a particular interest in the logistics and structural analysis of media both theatrical and cinematic. She's honored to bring this incredible piece to life for the first time with this amazing cast and crew! 

Previous positions include Stage Manager for The Theater Company of Lafayette's Vagina Monologues, Run Crew for Shifted Lens' Cruel Intentions, Assistant Director on No Exit, and Run Crew for Two Cent Lion's Rocky Horror Show. She was also both Technical Director and Stage Manager for Upstart Crow's Romeo and Juliet! 

Kevin Douglas (he/him) is a queer playwright, filmmaker, producer, and sound/projections designer from Denver, Colorado. He recently won a Henry Award for Sound Design (Clink Clink, co-designed by Taelor Hansen). He completed his Bachelor’s (theatre/english) and Master’s (management) degrees at the University of Denver. He recently lived in London, where he completed his Master’s (screenwriting) at Raindance Film School. His plays, films, and TV series aim to create positive queer representation by exploring the complexity (and the messiness) of human relationships.

 Learn more on his website: www.kevintdouglas.com

Gracie Jacobson is a 26-year-old artist whose passions lie in arts access and equitable arts education. They graduated from the University of Denver where they earned a BS in Finance and BA in Theatre in 2021, and are currently pursuing their master’s degree in documentary filmmaking at the University of Edinburgh. Gracie has performed and worked in theatre since they were 5 years old.

At the age of 16, Gracie co-founded, designed, and taught at Discover Theatre, a week-long theater camp for children in the foster care system. The program ran in Portland for 3 years. Other directing/assistant directing credits include Tony Kushner's Flip, Flop, Fly!, Dale Wasserman's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at Sterling Correctional Facility, as well as Yesterday Today, In Loving Memory, and Josie’s Diner here at Two Cent Lion.

Gracie strives to make art more equitable and elevate queer narratives. They are incredibly excited to be along for the ride of 2¢ Lion Theatre Company with two of their closest friends. 

Clove Love is a Multidisciplinary Theatre Artist based in Denver, Colorado, and most known for their work as an Intimacy Director, Stage Director, and Stage Manager. Clove has 3 certifications with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC), a B.A. in Theatre Arts from UNCo, and is currently Certification Pending with IDC. Their most recent work includes Romeo & Juliet (Director), Anastasia (Intimacy Director), Cabaret (Intimacy Director), and Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical (Stage Manager). Coming up, Clove will be Intimacy Directing for Time Stands Still with Coal Creek Theatre, Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play with Red Rocks Community College, and Into the Woods with the Arts HUB. They will also be Assistant Directing Dance Nation with Phamaly Theatre Company, Directing water from the river is also in the sea with Flamboyán Theatre, and Directing King Lear with Bowls with the Bard. www.cloveslove.com @clovedirects

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