Sandra Hartman (Marabeth Cook) is happy to be back performing, after recently portraying Sister Mary Lucretia & Deirdre Pembroke in R5’s The Broken Hollow Banshee, Bette Davis in R5’s production of Priceless, Marabeth Cook in R5’s Vernal Rites, Mrs. Tilford in The Children’s Hour, Dora Chadwick in A Song I Forgot to Sing, Lynn Fontanne in Ten Chimneys, playing opposite Rob Rosiello (Alfred Lunt). Regional credits include: Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well (Steel River Playhouse), A Little Night Music (Theater Barn, NY), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Hedgerow Theatre). National Tours: Man of La Mancha, Carousel. Off Broadway: Mamaleh. International: Ensemble Member at Theater des Westens in Berlin, Germany for seven years. Sandra studied music at the Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts, works as an opera director, and has staged over thirty productions for the Delaware Valley Opera Company, Boheme Opera, Center City Opera, and New York Metro Vocal Arts Ensemble. She does on-camera commercial work and teaches voice privately.

Ryan Henzes (Randall Cook) — Ryan originated the role of Charlie Cook this past winter in the world premiere of Vernal Rites, the companion piece to Cold Stun, at Old Academy Players. He previously appeared at OAP as Spike in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Ryan loved Spike so much he reprised the role in two other productions. Other roles have included: Cole in Keely and Du (Allen’s Lane Theatre) Borachio in Much Ado About Nothing (Stagecrafters Theatre) and Jim in Dr. Cooks Garden (Playcrafters of Skippack).

Jackie Meissner (Erin O'Reilly Cook), from Sykesville Maryland, originated the role of Erin O'Reilly Cook in the world premiere of Vernal Rites this past winter at Old Academy Players. She is thrilled to be reprising the role in this, the companion piece to Vernal Rites. Classically trained with her BFA from Pace University in New York City, she has over 7 years of professional acting experience including theatre, film and commercials. Her most recent production, prior to the pandemic, took her across the world, touring China in a children's theatre piece, One Starry Night. Jackie has also been co-hosting and producing a podcast called Short Stack Stories, which showcases undiscovered short stories. She is excited to be reuniting with her Vernal Rites team for this, her R5 debut.

Stephanie Rogers (Taylor Porter Smith) is thrilled to be doing another virtual production! Stephanie was last seen as Ivy Pembroke in R5’s The Broken Hollow Banshee, among many other appearances. Previous projects include The Laramie Project, Rumors, Boeing Boeing and God of Carnage. Gratitude to my three amazing children, Ava, Stella & Declan for love, support & constant encouragement. “Thank you to Nancy Ridgeway and this talented cast for including me!”