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RUBBER CITY THEATRE'S
MATILDA OPENS
June 9, 2023
Don't miss Mikaela as Miss Honey in Rubber City Theatre's Matilda, the musical based on Roald Dahl's book of the same name. Directed by Sarah Bailey and performed at the historic Goodyear Theatre, this show runs for only one weekend, so be sure to get your tickets!
DOBAMA THEATRE'S
PETER / WENDY OPENS
December 6, 2024
Mikaela makes her Dobama Theatre debut as Wendy Darling in
Peter / Wendy directed by Nathan Motta! This magical production encourages you to find your happy thoughts and fly with all your favorite characters to Neverland!
BLANK CANVAS THEATRE'S
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS OPENS
October 18, 2024
Mikaela understudies Audrey in this reimagined production of Little Shop of Horrors! This new take on a beloved musical emphasizes the creepier themes of the show, just in time for Halloween! Warning: this show has a Splatter Zone!
RUBBER CITY THEATRE'S
MATILDA OPENS
June 9, 2023
Don't miss Mikaela as Miss Honey in Rubber City Theatre's Matilda, the musical based on Roald Dahl's book of the same name. Directed by Sarah Bailey and performed at the historic Goodyear Theatre, this show runs for only one weekend, so be sure to get your tickets!
STOCKER ARTS CENTER CONTINUES
BROADWAY SERIES WITH
THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
October 5, 2024
Mikaela returns to Stocker Arts Center for another Broadway Sessions concert: The Music of Stephen Schwartz! She once again joins a cast of five other vocalists for this one-night-only event "of familiar favorites and hidden gems from this Broadway icon" (CSA)
NEAR WEST THEATRE PERFORMS AT PRIDE IN THE CLE
June 1, 2024
Mikaela will be performing with the cast of Near West Theatre's
The Prom at Cleveland Pride!
FRENCH CREEK THEATRE'S
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
OPENS IN THE PARK
May 31, 2024
Mikaela makes her French Creek Theatre debut as Hero in Much Ado About Nothing directed by Casey Venema. This show is presented outdoors at the Vermilion River Reservation’s Bacon Woods Amphitheater for a limited run.
NEAR WEST THEATRE
HOLDS ANNUAL BENEFIT:
TONIGHT BELONGS TO US
May 18, 2024
"Whether your dream prom includes a tuxedo, ball gown and jewels or a tuxedo t-shirt and sneakers, this party is for you because Tonight Belongs to Us!" - Near West Theatre
Mikaela joins NWT's benefit cast to help raise money for the theatre and honor some local heroes!
RUBBER CITY THEATRE'S
MATILDA OPENS
June 9, 2023
Don't miss Mikaela as Miss Honey in Rubber City Theatre's Matilda, the musical based on Roald Dahl's book of the same name. Directed by Sarah Bailey and performed at the historic Goodyear Theatre, this show runs for only one weekend, so be sure to get your tickets!
NEAR WEST THEATRE'S
THE PROM SET TO OPEN
April 12th, 2024
Get your tickets now for this musical comedy about four Broadway actors who travel to Indiana to help a girl with her fight to bring her girlfriend to the prom! For her Near West Theatre debut, Mikaela plays Alyssa Greene in The Prom directed by Colin Anderson!
STOCKER ARTS CENTER'S KICKS OFF BROADWAY SERIES WITH
MARVIN HAMLISCH'S BROADWAY
February 24th, 2024
Mikaela will perform in Stocker Arts Center's first Broadway Sessions concert of 2024: Marvin Hamlisch's Broadway! She joins a cast of five other vocalists for this one-night-only event celebrating the works and accomplishments of Hamlisch!
RUBBER CITY THEATRE'S
MATILDA OPENS
June 9, 2023
Don't miss Mikaela as Miss Honey in Rubber City Theatre's Matilda, the musical based on Roald Dahl's book of the same name. Directed by Sarah Bailey and performed at the historic Goodyear Theatre, this show runs for only one weekend, so be sure to get your tickets!
RUBBER CITY THEATRE'S
WHITE CHRISTMAS OPENS
December 21, 2023
Join Mikaela as Judy Haynes in Rubber City Theatre's production of this holiday classic White Christmas directed by Dane CT Leasure. With memorable tunes including "Snow", "Sisters", "Blue Skies" and more, this show is sure to be full of foot-tapping holiday fun for the whole family!
BLANK CANVAS THEATRE'S
ZOMBIE PROM OPENS
October 20th, 2023
Get your tickets now for this zany tale of girl-loves-zombie-next-door just in time for Halloween! Mikaela plays the lovable Toffee in Zombie Prom directed by Patrick Ciamacco at Blank Canvas Theatre!
RUBBER CITY THEATRE'S
MATILDA OPENS
June 9, 2023
Don't miss Mikaela as Miss Honey in Rubber City Theatre's Matilda, the musical based on Roald Dahl's book of the same name. Directed by Sarah Bailey and performed at the historic Goodyear Theatre, this show runs for only one weekend, so be sure to get your tickets!
CAIN PARK'S
FUN HOME OPENS
August 10, 2023
Mikaela understudies both Medium Alison and Joan in Cain Park's production of Fun Home directed by Joanna Cullinan.
RUBBER CITY THEATRE'S ANYTHING GOES OPENS
June 27th, 2023
Mikaela set sail aboard the S.S American as Erma Latour in Anything Goes at Rubber City Theatre!
Directed by Dane Leasure and performed at the historic Goodyear Theatre in Akron for a limited run.
RUBBER CITY THEATRE'S
MATILDA OPENS
June 9, 2023
Don't miss Mikaela as Miss Honey in Rubber City Theatre's Matilda, the musical based on Roald Dahl's book of the same name. Directed by Sarah Bailey and performed at the historic Goodyear Theatre, this show runs for only one weekend, so be sure to get your tickets!
RUBBER CITY THEATRE'S
MATILDA OPENS
June 9, 2023
Don't miss Mikaela as Miss Honey in Rubber City Theatre's Matilda, the musical based on Roald Dahl's book of the same name. Directed by Sarah Bailey and performed at the historic Goodyear Theatre, this show runs for only one weekend, so be sure to get your tickets!
BLANK CANVAS THEATRE'S
OF MICE AND MEN OPENS
May 5, 2023
Mikaela plays Curley's Wife in a remounting of Blank Canvas' critically acclaimed first season show Of Mice and Men.
Directed by Patrick Ciamacco, this production of a Steinbeck classic is not one to miss.
RUBBER CITY THEATRE'S
WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME??
OPENS
April 21, 2023
Mikaela appears in her first song cycle entitled
What's Wrong with Me?? composed by Jamie Maletz and directed by Dane Leasure at Rubber City Theatre. This world premiere is a beautiful collection of Jamie's work about the times when we don't have it all together. Content Warning: Not for all ages.
BLANK CANVAS THEATRE'S
THE LAST STARFIGHTER OPENS
December 8, 2022
Blank Canvas Theatre presents the Cleveland Premiere of The Last Starfighter directed by Patrick Ciamacco. Mikaela plays Maggie, Alex Rogan's girlfriend, in this musical based on the 80's sci-fi film of the same name. You won't want to miss this out-of-this-world musical comedy running through December 17th.
MIKAELA RAY STEPS INTO THE ROLE OF MAUREEN IN RENT
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!
October 13, 2022
Mikaela went on for the role Maureen Johnson in
Short North Stage's Rent.
SHORT NORTH STAGE'S
RENT OPENS
October 6, 2022
Mikaela (Ensemble) returns to the Garden Theatre in
Short North Stage's Rent, directed by Chari Arespacochaga and choreographed by Dionysia Williams, running October 6 - November 6.
SHORT NORTH STAGE'S
ROCK OF AGES OPENS
July 21, 2022
Mikaela continues her summer of rock in Short North Stage's
Rock of Ages. The show, running July 21 - August 14, is directed by Edward Carignan and Dionysia Williams, features hit songs from bands including Journey, Twisted Sister, Foreigner, and many more!
CAIN PARK'S SCHOOL OF ROCK OPENS, COMPANY SHREDS
OPENING WEEKEND
June 9, 2022
Catch Mikaela as Principal Rosalie Mullins in Cain Park's School of Rock, directed by Joanna Cullinan, running June 9 - June 26. Come rock out with this stellar cast and incredible kid musicians!
SHORT NORTH STAGE'S
SISTER ACT OPENS
December 2, 2021
Mikaela (Michelle / Ensemble) appears in Short North Stage's holiday show Sister Act, directed by Edward Carignan and choreographed by Dionysia Williams, running December 2 - January 2. Don't miss this joyful (and triumphant) performance!
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD OPENS
February 22, 2019
The Mystery of Edwin Drood directed by Amy Fritsche opens in Stump Theatre at Kent State University.This production runs through March 3.
Photography by Bob Christy.
CHILDREN OF EDEN OPENS
November 2, 2018
Children of Eden directed by Terri Kent opens in Stump Theatre at Kent State University. This production runs through November 11. Photography by Bob Christy.
KENT STATE STUDENTS PERFORM WITH ALICE RIPLEY
September 22, 2018
Musical Theatre students of Kent State University are invited to perform with Alice Ripley. The students sing from the score of The Who's Tommy The Musical with the Tony award-winning actress.
LOVEWELL COLUMBUS OPENS SANCTUARY
July 20, 2018
Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts' Teen Columbus Workshop, in partner with Short North Stage, debuts the world premiere of Sanctuary: A Musical Refuge.