Dennis Bell      

Stephanie Weaver as Mary Lewis and
Dennis Bell as Jonathan Briggs..
 

I was born in central Iowa in 1947. My wife Gail and I have 6 children and 11 grandchildren. I started performing in high school and went on to perform in A Christmas Carol and Cinderella at the Port city Theater in Bremerhaven, West Germany. I sang 14 years with the Omaha Symphony Community Holiday Chorus. This is my second season with “Come Home to Kanesville” playing Jonathan. I learned about “Come Home” through Church members. It is a
wonderful opportunity to share talents and my faith.

 Jerry Bond       

I was born 47 years ago in 1960. I'm a graduate of Syracuse, NE schools. I attended Ricks College, Idaho. I am married to my sweetheart, Cathi, we have two daughters Rebecca and Rachel and a son Owen. I'm a farmer of southeast Nebraska. My theater experience includes the musical "Oklahoma" and the lead in "Star Child," while in high school. I played William Martin in "Kanesville" 2 years ago. I enjoy being with the cast, and playing the part of Jonathan the crusty Irishman and being part of the story of the early Latter-day Saints.

Mikaila Broyles as Hannah Martin and
Shelley Broyles as Rachael Martin.
 

I was born in Lincoln, NE. I am 18 years old a recent graduate of Syracuse HS and will be attending Bon Losee Academy in Provo, UT to study esthetics and advanced skin science in September. I have been a part of "Fiddler on the Roof," "The Sound of Music," "The 11th,” "Snow Sort of White," "Mixology," "You Have a Right to Remain Dead" and the 2006 Kanesville production. I was named 2007 - 2008 actress of the year at my high school. The show has an amazing message and proves everyone can "come back home.”

I was born in Provo Utah in 1992. I am 15 years old. I will be a junior at Olathe South HS in Kansas. I love the theater and have been in many productions. I starred as Alice in “Alice Thru the Looking Glass” and have been in “Annie,” Aladdin,” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” I performed in “Come Home to Kanesville” in 2006. I choose to do the show because I thought it would be a great experience. I believe the show gives me a great opportunity to share the gospel and what I believe. A major theme of the show is faith, especially faith in God.

Mikaila Broyles as Hannah Martin and
Joshua Dunn as Nathan Briggs.

I was born in1989.I graduated from Bellevue West in the class of 2008 I did marching band for 3 years and concert band for 7. I have been in the Varsity Band for 2 years playing the French horn, Varsity Choir for 2 years, and varsity show choir for 1 year. I am the third child in a family of five kids. While in marching band I performed at Indianapolis inside the Superdome three times and had a solo opportunity in my senior year playing the Mellowphone. I have acted in two one-act plays during my high school career. I saw the show two years ago and I enjoyed it.

Colin Sandall    

I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. I attended Bellevue West HS, and Hastings College with a degree in K-12 Vocal Music Education. I've performed in “Children of Eden,” in the Music Theater Ensemble at Hastings College. I also performed in “Grease,” “Aida,” “Jesus Christ, Superstar,” “State Fair,” “Once Upon a Mattress,” “Teahouse of the August Moon,” “Hollywood Pinafore,” and “My Fair Lady.” I learned of the play from my sister. We’ve made it a family affair with Dad, Sis and I performing. The show is a great opportunity to share the gospel.

Brad Mattson as Thomas Kane.
 

Brad Mattson as Thomas Kane and
John Shadley as Brigham Young.

I'm a native of Council Bluffs the third of 4 boys. I have 5 children. I graduated from Allen Hancock Jr. College. As a youth I preformed in my high school choir. I played General Bullmoose in “Lil Abner,” the plant manager in “Eh?,” Sgt Krupke in “Westside Story.” I have sung in the Kanesville Tabernacle Choir, and the choir for the 2nd Dedicatory Session for the Winter Quarters Temple. I know the writer of “Kanesville,” and have heard him speak of it for years. I played Brigham in 2006 and enjoyed it very much. It's a wonderful story and leaves you feeling happy.

Jon Fox as Richard Martin, Ray Blackburn as William Martin,
Katie Marten as Rachael Martin,
Mikaila Broyles as Hannah Martin,
and Liberty Lake as Sarah Martin.
 

My birthplace is Riverside, California. I now live in Olathe Kansas with my husband of 17 years, Daniel, we have three children; Jonathan now serving with the US Marines, Mikaila who plays Hannah in this production, and Tessa our book worm, artist and violinist. In high school I performed in several plays and participated in school choirs. I sang with the Kansas City Mormon Chorale for over 10 years. I am repeating playing Rachel Martin in this production having the role in 2006. I joined the cast of CHtK because I love to perform and I wanted to make a memory with my daughter Mikaila. This show gives me an opportunity to share my testimony of the importance of faith and family.

I was born in Honolulu, HI. I am the daughter of Wayne & Julia Sandall & I have 5 brothers. I graduated from Bellevue West HS and also from Iowa Western with a Sign Language degree. I’ve performed in several productions including “Guys & Dolls”, “My Fair Lady”, and Lady Lucille in “Once Upon a Mattress.”. learned about this production two years ago when I attended with my Young Women's group. I love to sing & I love history, specifically learning about the pioneers. The production “Come Home to Kanesville” is a great way to incorporate both. The play is a fun-filled musical that paints a vivid picture of life on the prairie, a time when people pursued their religious freedom.

Ray Blackburn as William Martin

I was born in Lovell WY and grew up in Phoenix AZ. I'm married and have 9 children. I've performed in several productions including "Music Man," "Fiddler on the Roof," "My Fair Lady" and "Annie Get Your Gun." I mentor young actors in the Council Bluffs Children's Theater. I also have technical experience working the sound board for "West Side Story." I have had a long interest in "Come Home to Kanesville" having served on the original Kanesville, Inc. board. I love the history of this area. Some of my ancestors were here as well as my wife's. It's great to be involved again in the production. The Kanesville Tabernacle is a neat setting for the show. The directors have taught me much. The music is fun to sing, and I enjoy being around the cast and crew. Ya'll come home now!

Shannon Doney as Marian Hoyt, and
Cristian Joubert as Richard Martin
 

I'm the youngest of four born in 1987. I'm currently taking independent study from BYU. I am considering a major in Music, with A Vocal Performance Emphasis. I've performed in “From Cumorah's Hill” and “Rest and Refuge.” When I learned about the show my desire was to be a part of it, I feel Heavenly Father wants me to share the gifts He has blessed me with. I’ve learned I have a pioneer heritage, this production has given me a sense of what they might have felt and experienced on their journey. I feel closer to them now. I am grateful to be able to work with such wonderful people as well!

I was born 1988 in Ames IA. I'm the older of two daughters. I graduated from Bellevue West HS in 2007 and now attend BYU, Pre-Nursing Major - World Dance Minor. I've performed with the Offutt A.F.B. Youth programs, Dance Theater and Bellevue Dance Academy. I was a soloist with the Bellevue West High School Marching Band, West High Singers, and West Connection Show Choir. I recently preformed with the BYU University Chorale, and BYU International Fork Dance Ensemble. I love performing, and love the Church when the opportunity came to combine the two, I jumped at it!

Mikaila Broyles as Hannah Martin and
Jon Fox as Richard Martin.
 

I was born in 1989. I'm a sophomore at BYU, I have two siblings and am in a Air Force family. I will be serving a mission in the Canada, Toronto West Mission starting July 30th. I've performed in “Freddy,” “My Fair Lady” and “South Pacific” in high school. I also have performed in the BYU Men's Chorus and Folk Dance. I learned about this show through my ward, and wanted to do it because I have ancestors in the Mormon Battalion. This is a good show with a great message.

Cristian Joubert

I was born in Falon, Nevada in 1985. I was raised in a very robust family consisting of 1 brother, and 2 sisters, I'm the oldest (and I have 2 older half sisters.) I've been a ballet dancer for 10 yrs. and have performed in a dozen recitals, was recruited for the Festa Italiana and made auditions for my high school show choir and Spring Musical “Children of Eden.” I love to be in front of people and use what talent I have to bring joy to them the same way joy is brought to me as I participate. Having just returned from a mission, I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of something as special as this. It's a great way to share my faith.

Lauren Mendoza played Sarah Lewis
as well as Liberty Lake,
Jared Byers played Henry Byers and
Briggs Kellogg a member of the chorus.
 

I was born December of 1998. I’m in the 4th age at Hoover Elementary School. I have a great mom and dad and 3 brothers. I’ve studied ballet and jazz for 7 years. I danced the “Nutcracker,” with the OTC Ballet Company. I’m excited to be in “Come Home to Kanesville.” Brother Brockway the Artistic Director of the production told me about the production. I love to perform and so here I am! The show is really fun!!!

I was born February of 2000. I am in the 3rd grade at Hoover Elementary. I have siblings; Alex, Jo, Rachael, Ethan, and Dillon. I’ve performed in school productions and now I get to be in “Come Home to Kanesville”! My grandma and grandpa told me about the play, I thought it would be fun to be a part of it! I love everything about the show!

Briggs Kellogg a member of the chorus,
and Jared Byers as Henry Lewis.
 

I’m 9 years old and in the 5th grade. I’m one of four children, the second child born to Jeremy and Melinda Byers. My performance experience includes playing in school plays. I played George Washington and Huck Finn. My grandpa Dennis Bell plays Jonathan Briggs in the play and he told me all about it. I love to act and sing and so joined the company. It’s an awesome experience, I want to do it again!

Owen Bond as Willie Martin Jr.,
Brad Mattson as Thomas Kane,
and Dorene Sherman as Hannah in her later years.

Jerry Bond as Jonathan Briggs,
Owen Bond as Willie Martin, Jr.
 

 I was born in 1992. I'm 16 years old. I presently attend Syracuse HS. My parents are Jerry and Cathrin Bond. I have two sisters Rebecca Robison and Rachel Bond who plays Hannah in this production. I played in “Fiddler on the Roof,” Gen. Anthony Wayne in a Revolutionary War Reenactment as well as William Martin Jr. in “Kanesville” 2006. I played Willie Martin, Jr. two years ago. I've come to enjoy and respect the cast and the production. It's very well done representation  of Kanesville around the 1840s.

William Cornish

Krista Green

Briggs Kellogg

Laura McDonald

Beverly Repouille

Wayne Sandall

Julia Shadley