Evie Kunz( Ensemble) Evie is so excited to be back at TCR! On the TCR stage, she has been a part of Annie( Annie) in 2017, and The Sound of Music( Ensemble) in 2022. Evie is now a junior at Luther College studying nursing, while also participating in VPA theatre, SPIN theatre and Nordic Choir! She would like to thank all of her family and friends for their outpouring support in everything she does! Enjoy the show!
Samuel Labath( Ensemble) Samuel is a 2025 graduate of Linn- Mar High School and is excited to be performing with TCR. Most recently, he appeared in TCR’ s production of The Little Mermaid. He has also performed in several other musical productions, including Singin’ in the Rain( Roscoe Dexter). Samuel was a three-year member of Linn-Mar’ s varsity show choir, 10th Street Edition. He is grateful for the opportunity to perform and thanks his family, friends, and directors for their continued support.
Tucker Mensen( Ensemble) Tucker Mensen is a recent graduate of Viterbo University where he graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre and minors in music and dance. This is Tucker’ s second show performing at TCR as he was in Waitress( Ensemble) and was also a part of the tech crew for Little Shop of Horrors last summer.
EJ Miller( Ensemble) EJ is so happy to be back on the TCR stage for the sixth time. Recently, you might have seen him in The Little
Mermaid( Pilot / Ensemble), Guys and Dolls( Jack o’ Hearts / Ensemble), Frozen( Ensemble), Little Shop Of Horrors( Ensemble), Hairspray( Duane), and Wizard Of Oz( Ensemble). EJ would like to thank both his parents, his three younger siblings, and some amazing coaches that got him where he is today; Layne Sheetz, Rishi Wagle, Pat Fagan, Mic Evans, and Carrie Tinkham. Also huge shout out to his favorite adults; Bre Kenney, Precious Kimbrough, Najaya Johnson, and Jenub Wan. Please enjoy this amazing show told by these amazing artists.
Ben Nelson( Connor Murphy)
Ben is beyond excited to be making his TCR debut! You may have seen him at a show with City Circle in Coralville over the last year, highlights including Anastasia( Dmitry), The Wild Party( Oscar D’ Armano), and Jesus Christ Superstar( Simon). He would like to thank his parents for their endless love and unwavering support! Enjoy the show!
Mike“ MO” Olinger( Larry Murphy) Mike returns to the TCR stage for his 12th show since 1987. His past credits( back when he got to wear fun costumes) include: Hairspray( Edna Turnblad), Rock of Ages( Dennis Dupree), Beauty & The Beast( Cogsworth), Something Rotten!( Brother Jeremiah), Guys and Dolls( Lieutenant Brannigan), and RHCR’ s production of The Rocky Horror Show( Eddie / Dr. Scott). MO would like to extend a special thank you to his family for their love and support, and to the creative team, staff, crew, musicians, and costumers for all that they do behind the scenes to make our shows shine so brightly.