Born and raised in Southeast Alaska, Scott Stephen Hansen is a musician and theatre professional at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. An active proponent of Musical Theatre, he has worked on over a dozen productions since moving to Fairbanks in 2015. While frequently at the piano or in the orchestra, for this show he is proud to provide scenic design and technical direction. He also serves on the FLOT board of directors as the recording secretary.

Born in Fairbanks, Kelly Guess recently moved back for the fourth time! As a dancer for 27 years, she discovered her passion for choreographing in college. She has choreographed for studios, theaters, and professional dance teams around the country. Kelly has always loved musicals, but as the only one in her family who can't sing, she decided to embrace the behind-the-scenes. Freshly off choreographing Grease in Bend, Oregon, Kelly is excited to break into the performance community here in Fairbanks. Addams Family has been extra special for her as this is the first time she is choreographing for her dad. She is so proud of the entire cast and can't wait for Fairbanks to discover what it means to be an Addams!

Meghan Illguth was introduced to Fairbanks theatre in 2001, when she joined the very first Groundlings summer camp through Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre. Since then, she has performed both on stage and behind the scenes, most recently serving as stage manager for productions with Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre, Fairbanks Drama Association, and Fairbanks Independent Theatre, while also stepping into the spotlight as an actress and singer. Her favorite roles include Principal Trunchbull in FACT’s Matilda (2021), Sabot in FDA’s Rope (2022), and Ruth in FLOT’s Pirates of Penzance (2024). Offstage, Meghan serves as Production Manager for the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival.

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Liz recently moved to Fairbanks from Denver, Colorado and is excited to be a part of The Addams Family! She has worked with Disney Cruise Line, Prather Productions, Blue Gate Musicals, Opera Colorado, Colorado Chamber Orchestra, Bravo Vail, and spent two summers participating in the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival. A few of her recent past theatre credits include: Pennywise in Urinetown, Nettie in Carousel, Morticia in The Addams Family, and Dolly in Hello Dolly! Liz earned her Master of Music degree from Arizona State University and studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.

Chris is no stranger to the Addams Family Musical, FLOT, or Fairbanks community theatre as a whole. This production marks the seventh show Chris has performed on stage. With it, came many challenges, including learning to play songs on an instrument he’s never played before.

Over the years, Chris has learned much from performing on stage, but The Addams Family has had the greatest impact, as “The Addams Family taught me to always be unapologetically you, no matter how weird people may perceive you to be.” Chris is super stoked to be working with all these crazy happy people. #fulldisclosure

Laura Reed: A clinical social worker at Bassett Army Community Hospital on Ft. Wainwright by day, Laura has been a stage mom for Opera Fairbanks, FLOT, FLOT Jr., FACT, FDA, and Fairbanks Youth Symphony by night since 2010. Laura has done many Cabaret shows with FSAF, as well as the Opera/Musical Theatre Chorus and Gospel Choir. She had a part in her first musical since 1986 in Fiddler on the Roof in 2023, but the black ice had different plans. She told the story of her fall and subsequent rescue by the military at the May 2025 Dark Winter Nights show. Laura would like to thank Steve, Sarah, and Jess for all of their support and encouragement, and Shirley Gordon for her example of how to thrive at 102 years old.

Remi Hinde is a Senior at Lathrop High School, in her spare time she takes private voice lessons with Dr. Jaunelle Celaire at UAF, and is active in her Student Government as Senior Class President. You may have seen Remi in Shrek the Musical as “Shrek” Lathrop’s Production of Mean Girls as “Janis” or as Woman 2 at the Palace Theater’s “Golden Heart Revue”. After High School she plans to attend a BFA program for Musical Theater Remi is thrilled to have another opportunity to grow as an artist and work with such talented musicians and actors!

Pilot is thrilled to be making his FLOT debut as Pugsley. Pilot loves being on stage and has appeared with FACT as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka, as well as parts in the SpongeBob Musical and the Wizard of Oz. Off stage, Pilot is a freshman at West Valley and enjoys drumming, sports and being outside. Thank you FLOT for the opportunity to get spooky!

Playing the role of Lurch. Sean is excited to be in this production with hopes of gaining more experience in musical theatre with dreams of Broadway. Sean is 23 years old and a student at UAF with their last involvement being a UAF production of “STRIKE! The Musical” Sean hopes that the audience is met with spooky vibes and beautiful tunes leaving with a feeling of love inspired by darkness.

Charlotte Ingram is excited to perform in her first ever musical! Charlotte is a second grader who is obsessed with all things Wednesday and Addams Family. She enjoys dance and music and can’t wait to share this show with you!

Jonathan Lange is pleased to return to the stage with FLOT once more. His first performance was with FLOT in 2004, and he has since participated in shows with Opera Fairbanks, Lathrop High School, UAF, last year’s Pirate’s of Penzance, and most recently FSAF’s Opera and Musical Theatre Chorus. He hopes you enjoy this kooky rendition of the Addam’s Family Musical!

Elly Ditmore is so very excited to be making her FLOT debut as Alice Beineke. A recent move to Fairbanks from Flagstaff, AZ, Elly is in her senior year of Vocal Performance at UAF. Favorite performances include “Shrek: the Musical” as Princess Fiona, Mark Adamo’s “Little Women” as Cecilia March, and upcoming with UAF - Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Telephone” as Lucy.

Johannis is a Junior in high school and he has his roots deeply set in music. He has played cello for nearly 8 years and has performed at several events in the North Pole Fairbanks area. He has recently gotten into singing and musical theatre and loves it. His first show he played in the pit was Annie which inspired him to get on stage. He then was part of the ensemble in Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Because of support from his parents and teachers he has made it far in music, with special thanks to Charles Akert, Jenna Dreydoppel, Kieran Kauffman, Dr. Strawser and Dr. McConnell. Johannis plans to go to UAF with a major in electrical engineering and a minor in music performance for cello to continue his studies and to further his music prowess.

Alexia Devine is a junior at UAF majoring in music education. This is her first musical since high school where you would’ve seen her as Cogsworth in North Pole High School’s production of Beauty and the Beast. She’s excited to be on stage again with such an amazing cast.

Amy Ingram is no stranger to the Fairbanks stage. She is excited to be sharing this experience with her daughter, Charlotte, who is making her theatre debut as Cousin It.

Amy holds Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance, and Music Education from UAF and a Master of Music from University of Iowa. Amy’s performance credits include Palace Theatre’s Golden Heart Review; Opera Fairbanks- Trouble in Tahiti, The Stoned Guest, The Color of Gold (world premiere); FLOT- FAME, Cowgirls; UAF- The Telephone, The Medium, Working, Die Fledermaus; Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra- Mozart Requiem. When not performing, Amy teaches general music in Fairbanks.

Arlin: Because of my and my wife’s Army careers, I have been in Fairbanks off and on for the past 30 years. I have performed with FLOT and FSAF in the past and this collaboration has just been so much fun. I want to thank Susan, the cast and the rest of the crew for all their encouragement and all the fun we’ve had preparing for this production. And, of course, special thanks to the choreographer who, even though she is my daughter, did not, nor has she ever, cut me any slack when it comes to dancing. Enjoy the show!

Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Catherine Hartman is excited to be making her performance debut with FLOT. Having been performing for over a decade, her other credits in Fairbanks include Strike! with UAF and As You Like It with FST. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2024 with degrees in French and International Studies and is currently a legal assistant with the Fairbanks Public Defender Agency. Catherine is thrilled to be part of The Addams Family and to collaborate with the talented cast and creative team at FLOT.

Deborah Yeager is thrilled to perform with FLOT’s The Addams Family. Her love for theatre began in high school, where she played Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, took drama classes, joined the Thespian Society, and sang in the school choir and the community choir. She performed with the Utah Shakespeare Festival, studied voice for three years with an extraordinary and inspiring vocal teacher and former faculty member of the University of Utah's music department. Now working as an Administrative Operations Manager for the Department of Transportation, she’s grateful to return to the arts and share this exceptional experience with her daughter.

Eve was raised in the Fairbanks area. Attended NPHS and had her first role as Sarah in Guys & Dolls. At UAF her favorite role was Polly in Three Penny Opera. Eve sang for summer jobs in FLOTs Riversong and UAFs museums northern INUA show. Eve has been a long time participant in FSAFs opera workshop, Opera Fairbanks & FLOT.

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Liberty is excited for her FLOT debut, However she is no stranger to the stage. After several years away she is rejoining the theatre community. Liberty has 10+ years of acting and dance under her belt from both film and stage theatre. Liberty has performed in Peter Pan, Cinderella, Oklahoma, Gilbert and Sullivans “The Sorcerer” and multiple others throughout the years. When not on the stage Liberty is a music and art teacher.

Marlena is 10 years old and has been performing since she was 3! She has danced with Mo Holland Dance Studio and North Star Ballet, and acted with FACT as Winnie the Pooh, as well as in the ensemble for many of their other productions. She had the privilege to be Young Fiona & Baby Bear in Lathrop High School’s musical Shrek. She is overjoyed to be in her first FLOT production and loves being with this amazing cast and crew. As soon as she heard about it, she was dying to be a part of the Addams Family!

Sabrina Williams is a young aspiring actress who was born in Fairbanks. While she has been involved in musical theater productions since age 8, this is her first show with Fairbanks Light Opera Theater. In her free time she enjoys taking singing lessons, playing soccer, and spending time outdoors at her home in Fox.

After 30 years teaching in Alaska, Terry retired in '06. His family had performed in Fairbanks and it became a hobby for him, too. Dancing a tango in FLOT's '99 production of 'She Loves Me" got him started. He has performed with FLOT, FLOT Showcase, FDA, IIT, McClure Productions, FSFA Cabaret, Fairbanks Symphony chorus, Opera Fairbanks, Great Land Sounds Barbershop chorus, and The Seasonals Barbershop quartet. Some of his most enjoyable roles were Sancho in "Man of La Mancha", the grandfather in "You Can't Take It With You", Herod in "Jesus Christ Superstar", Barfée in "Putnam County Spelling Bee" and Thenardier in "Les Miz". He's pleased to be in the talented Addams Family cast and hopes to bring you a belllyful of laughs. Enjoy!

Tim Graf is newish to Fairbanks (originally from New Hampshire) and making his FLOT debut! Tim is easing back into community theater after a decade away; he last played the lead in "Barefoot in the Park" for the Janesville Little Theatre in Wisconsin. When not onstage Tim works in special education at Randy Smith Middle School. Tim enjoys recycling, board games, bar trivia, and coffee.

Katelyn Yeager is a senior at North Pole High School and is passionate about theatre, music, and the performing arts. She has been a member of the choir for the past two years, played the violin for six years, and is currently a part of the school’s advanced orchestra. Katelyn has performed with FACT and participated in multiple productions at North Pole High. She is honored to be part of this FLOT production. Katelyn plans to pursue a career in the performing arts after graduation.

Susan Rice was born and raised in Fairbanks and recently returned after more than 30 years away! She is thrilled to be making her FLOT directorial debut with this group of incredible humans. Susan has stage or music directed more than 50 shows in her career, most recently, Mean Girls for her beloved alma mater, Lathrop High School. Also a seasoned vocalist and performer, some of her all-time favorite roles include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Carmen in Carmen, and Wanda in Six Women with Brain Death. She hopes you enjoy The Addams Family!