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CorRay LaFleur
as Angel Dumott Schunard
CorRay is a graduate of Martinsburg High School. He is no stranger to the stage and loves performing, having been seen most recently in the Apollo Civic Theatre's production of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Being in his third Scene Stealers production, CorRay has had the privilege of playing Zach in BARE: A POP OPERA and Mitch Mahoney in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE with the group. Additional past shows outside of Scene Stealers include HELLO, DOLLY!, HAIRSPRAY, and PIRATES OF PENZANCE all at the Apollo. CorRay has had a huge amount of fun getting into the role of the ever-fabulous Angel (even if he didn't enjoy getting used to the heels) and he hopes you enjoy the show!
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Shannen Banzhoff
as Mimi Marquez
Shannen is so incredibly honored to be able to check off one of her dream roles with such an amazing group of people! A senior Musical Theatre Performance and Music Education double major at Shepherd, Shannen has studied voice under Melanie Regan, Niki Perini, Warren Freeman, and Barbara Irvine. At Shepherd, Shannen has participated in the Chamber Singers, Women's Camerata, Masterworks Chorale, and RAM Band. She also currently pulls double duty as the Treasurer and Artistic Designer of the Shepherd University Scene Stealers. Shannen has most recently choreographed and performed in the ensemble of the Apollo Civic Theatre’s production of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Favorite past roles include: Jan in GREASE and Grace Farrell in ANNIE (Washington County Playhouse) and Prince Orlofsky in DIE FLEDERMAUS (Shepherd University). Shannen would like to thank her friends and family for all their love and support, and Hillary and Paul for giving her the opportunity to be Mimi. No day but today!
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Madi Barnes
as Maureen Johnson
Madi is a junior at Washington High School. She's been in a number of plays and musicals, starting with a show called RIKKI TIKKI TAVI at the Old Opera House, and most recently the musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at her high school, where she played Audrey. She's wanted to play this role in RENT since she was 9-years-old, and this is a dream come true for her! Madi would like to thank her family for taking her for who she is, who she's meant to be.