Shakespeare in Love - February 13 - February 22, 2026

Appalachian Society of the Arts

 Who's Who 

  • Patty Boland head shot

    Patty Boland

    (Assitant Director)

    Patty director last summer's Plateau Players' production of Inherit the Wind which marked a return to directing after a many-years break. She is looking forward to directing in the 2027 season with a murder mystery dinner theater production - so stay tuned. She wishes to thank our audience for coming out to support us!

  • Rylan Carson head shot

    Rylan Carson

    as John Webster

    Rylan is the 12-year-old son of Cody and Alex Carson. He is in the 6th grade at Oneida Middle School. His hobbies include acting, singing, ukulele, guitar, flute, soccer, basketball, and riding four-wheelers/dirt bikes. He has been involved with drama at school as well as The Plateau Jr. Players for 4 years, receiving a SODIE award in 2024 for his role as Olaf in Frozen.

  • Ace Glaspy head shot

    Ace Glaspy

    as Sir Robert de Lesseps

    Ace is a licensed professional counselor, published poet, playwright, and President of the Appalachian Society of the Arts. He has performed in 3 Madrigal plays (having authored two, and directed one), is a husband, a proud father of a whole bundle of kids, and is passionate about storytelling and making the world a better place.

  • Leslie Harris head shot

    Leslie Harris

    as Valentine

    Leslie moved to TN in 2019 from the Hudson Valley in NY performing at the Woodstock Playhouse, Coach House Players and Rhinebeck Performing Arts. Credits include starring roles in Into the Woods, Starmites, Kinky Boots, The Wizard of Oz, and Annie. Leslie has performed in Steel Magnolias, Bright Star and The Sound of Music with the Plateau Players.  

  • Emily Hinds head shot

    Emily Hinds

    as Viola de Lesseps

    Emily is thrilled to return to the stage after more than a decade for her debut with Plateau Players. Past credits include High School Musical and Les Misérables, plus tech work at Cumberland County Playhouse and Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts. Offstage, she enjoys knitting & volunteering in Historic Rugby. Love to the cast, crew, and Shaun— her real-life Romeo.

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