Nick Hoult is thrilled to be a part of this bridal party. Recent fun times with the groom include: our annual holiday coffee date/ catchup and gift exchange. Favorite memory with the groom is getting to grow up across the street from him. Nick first me the couple when the groom brought his future bride to his childhood home for the first time. When not with the bride or groom Nick can be found in San Francisco where he currently lives. Nick would like to thanks the bride and Groom for allowing him to be apart of their day. Even though this contract does not include travel and lodging he still loves them so much.

Tess Sinatra (Maid of Honor) is so excited to be making her bridal party debut as Leah’s Maid of Honor. You may have seen Tess onstage with both Leah and Jared, catching up over coffee with the Bride after work, or being grossed out over whatever beer the Groom is making her try. Tess and Leah are a famously funny duo known for playing sisters in Into the Woods, while Jared and Tess have shared the stage in many shows. Tess first met Jared when she was his assistant at a bowling alley Darth Vader party (he doesn’t remember this). They then became friends performing together at The Candlelight Theatre. Tess and Leah met through Jared and have since become close friends, performing together in Into the Woods and working closely together in education at the Media Theatre. When not with the bride or groom, Tess can be found baking or playing with her dog Mitzi! Much love to Jared and Leah!

JJ is over the moon to be a part of his first bridal party where he is not the best man. Despite considering himself Jared's best friend, JJ actually met Leah first. Performing together in the single greatest production of "Eleanor: An American Love Story". When he did eventually meet Jared, they quickly bonded over who was the bigger nerd. This relationship developed over the course of 4 back-to-back shows and eventually blossomed into 300+ roller coasters ridden together and countless hours of board games and tiki drinks. JJ has had the pleasure of watching Jared and Leah grow as a couple and is so excited to see their love blossom even more. Here's to their happiness (and hundreds of more coasters with Jared).

Madeleine is thrilled to be a part of her first bridal party. Recent fun times with the bride include bonding while eating Thai takeout at home and getting cheesesteaks on weeknights. Favorite memories with the bride include getting to be with her for her wedding dress shopping and seeing her look absurdly stunning in every single one she tried on. Madeleine first met the bride during babyhood as third cousins born one month apart. When not with the bride, Madeline can be found cuddling with her dog, teaching sex ed, and dining out or adventuring with friends. Madeleine would like to thank the universe for bringing Leah her forever person and any single guests with potential.

Jessica is overjoyed to be a groom's person. Some of her favorite show memories include keeping Jared onstage accidentally during the matinee after Mamma Mia's opening night (IYKYK), having him sniff my hair during "I Love you, You're Perfect, Now Change", taking an "Old Fashioned Walk" together during Holiday Inn, and Jared "teaching" me how to decorate a Christmas tree during "Christmas by Candlelight". As friends beyond the stage, Leah taught my daughter Charlie, all about her Actor's toolbox, I helped Jared prepare for their engagement by taking Leah to get her nails done as a "gift for being a great teacher to Charlie", going out for margaritas and making a job offer to cheer Jared up while Leah was in NYC, jumping on a trampoline while learning lines. going to speakeasy's in NYC together and traveling to San Diego for a "work conference". I adore Jared and Leah and I am so elated to be their friend and watch them build a life together.

Ben Schuldenfrei is thrilled to be part of the bridal party. Ben first met Leah at Quince Orchard High School, and had a blast performing on stage with her during the school musicals. A recent fun time with the bride and groom includes exploring the streets of Cincinnati. When not with the bride or groom, Ben can be found serenading his cats Loki and Luna, Ben would like to thank Shannon Hall for her unyielding support in his endeavors. He wishes much love to our two leads Leah and Jared.

Kaitlyn Calhoun (Groomsperson) is honored to be a part of her cousin's bridal party. Kaitlyn first met the Groom at 4-5 months old (or sooner, her memory at that age is iffy). Kaitlyn has spent time with the Bride at various shows and became enamored with her dog Nessa while together at the beach house. Recent fun times with the Groom include Cousins Day, which always includes food & games! Favorite memory with the Groom is sleepovers at their grandparents' farm. When not with the lovely couple, Kaitlyn can be found teaching Spanish to high-schoolers, traveling the world, singing at church, or having fun with friends & family. Much love to you both, welcome to the family Leah!!

Graham Pearson is honored and elated to be a part of the bridal party. Graham and Leah spent most of high school making each other laugh while either performing on stage during a musical or play, or just sitting in class goofing off. Graham has had so much fun seeing Leah and Jared at their friend’s weddings the past few years and can’t wait to see this beautiful couple get their chance to share their love with us. Graham would like to thank the bride and groom. Graham would also like to thank his high school pals Ben, Steven, and Madeline and of course his charming girlfriend Kirsten whom you can often find with Graham at any NYC park or movie theater

Carlton Plasket is ecstatic to be a part of his second bridal party. recent fun times with the groom include our annual neighborly Risk tournament over Christmas/New Years. Favorite memory with the Bride and Groom was going to Disney and Universal Studios for the groom's birthday weekend. When not with the Bride or Groom Carlton can be found diving against bugs, bots, and squids in his favorite game Helldivers 2. Carlton would like to thank the Groom, Jared and the Best Man, Nick for being the best/most annoying Risk Players in existence

Tessa is delighted to be making her fourth bridal party appearance! Recent fun times with the bride include playing code names, battling each other in egg wars and decorating Christmas cookies. One of her favorite memories with the bride and groom includes our family trip to Disney World (minus the part where we all got Covid). Tessa first met the bride when Jared brought her home for the holidays in 2019. When not with the bride or groom Tessa can be found hiking, cuddling with her dog Evee or singing Fleetwood Mac songs. Tessa would like to thank her mom and dad for giving her such an awesome big brother as well as Jared for finding the best sister in law a girl could ask for.