Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs - March 13 - March 15, 2026

Abbey Players

Cast and Crew

Billy Walker

as Jervis Pendleton

Billy Walker (Jervis Pendleton) has been active in local community theatre organizations for over 15 years. He is excited to be performing at Abbey Players and sharing the stage with such a talented performer and friend! Recent stage credits include Mike in "Freaky Friday", Captain Phoebus in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", Clyde in "Bonnie and Clyde", Radames in "Aida", Don Lockwood in CCT's "Singin in the Rain", and Jesus in "Jesus Christ, Superstar".
Kady Ladaun

as Jerusha Abbot

Kady Laudan (Jerusha Abbot) is the Performing Arts Academy Director and Theatre teacher at Lafayette High School. She is so excited to be performing in her favorite musical. She would like to thank the team of Daddy Long Legs for all of their hard work and Billy for being the best Jervis a girl could ask for. Enjoy the show!
Connor Smith

Director

"Connor Smith is a third year teacher at NISH, teaching choir and theatre for 9-12th grades. He has been involved in many productions around Acadiana, working with companies like IPAL, Abbey Players, Music Academy of Acadiana, and even his alma mater, NISH. Some previous roles include Shrek in Shrek, Davey in Newsies, Eddie in Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Horton in Seussical. He hopes you enjoy the show!"
Lanie Smith

Assistant Director / Music Director

Lanie Smith is a music educator at Woodvale Elementary. She has a degree in Vocal Music Education and loves putting it to use. She enjoys the music from this show and is so excited to bring it to life on stage for you all to hear! Lanie was last seen music direction Abbey's latest show, Urinetown. Her favorite roles include Ursula (The Little Mermaid, IPAL), Beadle Bamford (Sweeny Todd, Abbey), and Portia (Something Rotten, Abbey). She has enjoyed working on this show with her husband, Connor.