The Rocky Horror Show Company

 

Welcome!

Please meet the residents of Transylvania
and all those who make the invasion happen.

Ben Bartos

Ben Bartos

Brad Majors

Ben is delighted to be taking part in his fourth Hartford Players production. Previous you have seen him in The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), Guys and Dolls (Ensemble), and Godspell (Ensemble). Off-stage Ben enjoys movies, sports, reading, and good company. Ben would like to thank his family and friends for their endless support. Enjoy the show!
Brianna Deans

Brianna Deans

Transylvanian

Brianna is thrilled to be performing in her second show with the Hartford Players! She has previously performed in Hartford Player’s production of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and favorite roles from college include Ethel Banks in Barefoot in the Park and Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Brianna graduated with a BA in theatre and English Literature in 2023 and is now working at her Alma Mater as the Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designer.
Ian Dutler

Ian Dutler

Transylvanian

This is Ian’s first production with Hartford Players and it has been a blast! Ian is a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Theater and Dance. Previous shows in the area have been “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, “The Addams Family” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Thank you to this amazing directing team and the talented cast for making this show what it is.
Jennifer Feucht

Jennifer Feucht

Transylvanian

Jennifer loves being a part of the Hartford Players and a member of the board. Some moments for Jen onstage include being The Witch in Into The Woods and Tanya in Mamma Mia! and Patsy Cline in Always Patsy Cline. She also loves being behind the scenes directing, teaching, and playing in the pit. She has worked with several other groups besides the Hartford Players including Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre, Impact Theatre, Lomira Community Theatre, and Mayville’s Marais Players.
Abigail Ford

Abigail Ford

Columbia / Costumer / Wig Design

A long time Rocky Horror fan, Abigail is thrilled to finally be able to join a cast of this classic tale. They wanted to approach the character designs to be fresh and fun (because there are incredible costume replicas in shadow casts across town, go support them!) while honoring the original film. They would like to especially thank their roommates and partner (#1 Frankie Fan!) for supporting them through the madness and mess of their first costumer role. Want more horror musical enjoyment? Come back for their production of The Guy Who Doesn’t Like Musicals opening in March 2025.
Adrian Ford

Adrian Ford

Riff Raff

“Hello.” Adrian is very excited to be returning to The Hartford Players stage for this show! Previous roles with the players include Nostradamus in Something Rotten and one of the six actors in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Adrian has also done many shows in Milwaukee, West Bend and West Allis over the past four years. “Now listen closely” this show is very special for Adrian, getting to perform with his close friends and little sister. He’ll do his best to “keep control” and not let the “madness take its toll” during the performance. Enjoy the show!
MacKenzie Gehrke

MacKenzie Gehrke

Transylvanian

This is MacKenzie’s 4th production with Hartford Players. She most recently played Charlotte in Hartford’s production of Cinderella. You may have also seen her in Musical Masquers production of Addams Family this past fall as Alice Beineke. She wants to thank her cast mates for making this show so enjoyable and a safe space to let it all go. MacKenzie is super excited for audiences to experience this talented cast. Enjoy the time slip because after this show nothing will ever be the same!
Richard Hawthorne

Richard Hawthorne

Dr. Everett Scott / Set Designer / Builder

Rich began his favorite obsession when his children started their theater experiences. He’s since added to backstage building and costuming by occasionally breaking legs. He’s worked on shows for Milwaukee Youth Theater, Musical Masquers, the Kettle Moraine Playhouse, West Bend High School and West Bend Children’s Theater, and The Schauer Center’s Rising Stars productions, and has appeared in Spamalot, Girard’s Nude, Secret of the Goat Children, Seussical, Willy Wonka and Snow White. To keep things weird, he’s also a soccer referee and a professional sheep shearer, and really likes his motorbikes.
Adam Iverson

Adam Iverson

Transylvanian

Adam is thrilled to return to performing with the Hartford Players after directing Cinderella for the Players this past summer. He is a longtime member of the Hartford Players, having first appeared in a show with the group in 2015. Some of his favorite performances with the Players include Beauty and the Beast (LeFou), The Little Mermaid (Scuttle), and The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow). He has also served on the Hartford Players Board of Directors since 2021. When not here in Hartford, Adam is a high school social studies teacher at Randolph High School. He would like to thank all of the people who have supported him throughout this process, especially his family. Enjoy the show!
Caleb Joyner

Caleb Joyner

Dr. Frank-N-Furter

Would you look at that, another show featuring Caleb EXCLUSIVELY in heels! Coming off of performing in Waukesha Civic’s Kinky Boots as Lola, he’s very excited to step into the enigma that is Dr. Frank-N-Furter. You’re all in for a BITE, so sit back, relax, GRAB SOME SNACKS, and join in on the FUN 😉

Alyse Lukaszewicz

Alyse Lukaszewicz

Transylvanian

Alyse is so excited to be performing with the Hartford Player’s for the first time! You may have recently seen her in “The Prom” (Bombshell Theatre Company), “The Addams Family” (Musical Masquers), and many more! Alyse currently attends UW-Milwaukee where she is pursuing a degree in Occupational Science & Technology, as well as a Psychology minor and an Autism Spectrum Disorders certificate. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she’s loved being a part of it, and cannot wait to do the Time Warp again!
Simon McGhee

Simon McGhee

Transylvanian

Simon is returning for his second show with the Hartford Players, and has been another fantastic experience! You may recognize him from shows such as Musical Masqers’ production of The Addams Family Musical playing Mal Beineke; as Bernard in Death of a Salesman at the Kettle Moraine Playhouse; and most recently in Hartford Player’s Cinderella as Jean Michel. Please enjoy the show and prepare yourself. Things are about to get weird!
David P. Pecsi

David P. Pecsi

Narrator / Director

David is thrilled to bring this cult classic to the stage right here in Hartford. David has been involved in almost every aspect of theatre both on and off stage. Recent directing credits include The Addams Family with Musical Masquers, and Something Rotten with the Hartford Players. Music Directing credits include I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change with the Hartford Players, and CHICAGO: The Musical with Musical Masquers. Lighting design credits include Cinderella, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame with the Hartford Players. Set Design credits include Pride and Prejudice, and On Golden Pond with the Falls Patio Players. On-stage credits include Quasimodo- Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hartford Players, and Ghost of Christmas Present- Christmas Carol, Falls Patio Players. David has also sang the National Anthem for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. David wants to thank each and every one of you who have chosen to support community theatre; and he hopes to see you at many of the next shows. Have a blast tonight!
Stephanie Pecsi

Stephanie Pecsi

Stage Manager / Intimacy Coordinator

Stephanie is thrilled to bring “The Rocky Horror Show” to life in Hartford, WI! She has previously worked with The Hartford Players as a stage manager on “Something Rotten” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” and rehearsal piano for “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Other recent backstage credits include “The Addams Family,” (Musical Masquers), and “Pride and Prejudice” (Falls Patio Players). In addition to stage managing, Stephanie has curated the prop bags, coordinated callouts, and is running the light board tonight. Enjoy the show!

Rebecca Ruiz

Rebecca Ruiz

Usherette / Assistant Director / Choreographer

Rebecca is feeling honored to collaborate with so many talented friends on this amazing production. Choreography credits include Escape To Margaritaville, Pride And Prejudice, and The Addams Family Musical. She would like to thank David for this opportunity, her family and friends for their constant support, and thank you for supporting live theater!
Julia Schramek

Julia Schramek

Transylvanian

This is Julia’s third production with the Hartford Players and is thrilled for her first time being on-stage with this amazingly talented group. Her previous Hartford Players credits include playing keyboards for Hunchback of Notre Dame and backstage assistant for Love Always, Patsy Cline. Julia has also worked with the Lomira Community Theater performing as Maria in The Sound of Music in 2023 and Winifred in their 2024 production of Mary Poppins. Jules plays a registered nurse in “real life” and teaches CNA classes at Hope Health and Rehab in Lomira. She’s also the proud mom of two music theater and show choir kids.
Cobi Tappa

Cobi Tappa

Rocky Horror

Cobi is delighted to be a part of the Hartford Players’ Rocky Horror Picture Show. This will be Cobi’s first production with the Hartford Players, and he is delighted to be a part of this exceptional cast. They were last seen on stage with the West Bend Theatre Company as Tully Mars in “Escape to Margaritaville”. Cobi would like to thank the cast and crew for all their hard work, and his family and friends for their love and support. Enjoy the show!
Marni Wenzel

Marni Wenzel

Janet Weiss

Marni is so excited to be returning to the Hartford Players stage as Janet Weiss. She is thrilled beyond belief to have been cast as Janet and to be apart of this crazy show. This show has expanded her boundaries as an actor and singer, as well as solidified the friendships she gained along the way. She is so grateful to David and Stephanie for trusting her in this role and their unending advise, direction, support, and friendship. She also would like to thank her dear friends (most of whom are on stage beside her tonight), her family, and her husband Alex for their unending support and love. Get loud, get rowdy, and enjoy the show!
Kurt Wolf

Kurt Wolf

Eddie

Kurt is overjoyed to be playing Eddie in Hartford’s debut of Rocky Horror! Previous roles of his include Igor (Young Frankenstein), Uncle Fester (Addams Family), and Beast (Beauty and the Beast). In his spare time he enjoys cosplay, playing music, and hanging with friends. He dedicates this show to all his loved one for all of the support and care they’ve given. Love you! Enjoy the show!
Kendall Yorkey

Kendall Yorkey

Magenta

Kendall can’t think of a better show to make her Hartford Players’ debut with! Most recently seen locally as Lead Vocalist with Sunset Playhouse’s Mainstage Musical Cabaret Series; and Lorelei Lee in Bombshell Theatre Company’s “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”. Big shoutout to this whole cast for being so wonderful to work with!