Newsies - August 03 - August 12, 2018

CCT-North Idaho

 Cast Biographies 

  • Carson Stowell head shot

    Carson Stowell

    as Jack Kelly

    Carson Stowell is a senior theatre arts and broadcasting double major with a minor in interdisciplinary arts at Gonzaga University. His recent credits are Henry in Next to Normal, Hamlet in Hamletmachine, and Roland in Constellations. He will appear in Gonzaga’s The Last 5 Years in October. He’d like to thank his family and friends for supporting what he loves to do.

  • Liam Hurst head shot

    Liam Hurst

    as Crutchie

    Liam Hurst is a 16 year old sophomore at Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy. He was born in Tuba City, Arizona and moved to Coeur d'Alene when he was 6 years old. He enjoys hiking and long road trips with his family. This is his first CYT show. He would like to thank his family and friends for encouraging him to audition for Newsies.

  • Jacqueline Mallene head shot

    Jacqueline Mallene

    as Katherine Plumber

    Jaqueline Mallene graduated from Gonzaga University with a BA in theatre arts. She trained in musical theatre at Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center's educational program, The National Theatre Institute. Her credits include Natalie in Next to Normal, Susan in tick, tick...BOOM!, and Anna in Frozen:Sing-a-Long. Special thanks to her Perkins Squad and parents for their love and support.

  • Ben DeWitt head shot

    Ben DeWitt

    as Davey

    Ben DeWitt is a junior at Post Falls High School.  This is his 14th show with CYT and CCT.  His favorite roles include: FDR in Annie, Fenris Ulf in Narnia: The Musical, Walter Hobbs in Elf the Musical, and the Undertaker in A Christmas Carol The Musical.  John 14:6- Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me." 

  • Asher Drake head shot

    Asher Drake

    as Les

    Asher Drake is 10 years old and is thrilled to be back on stage with his 2 brothers. He had splendid performances in Spokane Valley Summer Theatre's Oliver! and Traditions of Christmas 2016 & 2017. He was part of a select group of children to perform "True Colors" for the Ronald McDonald Annual Charity Auction in 2017. This role is a desire close to his heart.

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