Old West Melodrama

Actors & Staff

Andrew Adams – Actor & Webmaster

Andrew has over three decades of experience on stage doing everything from acting, singing, and directing to sound design.

Jennifer Adams – Actress & Artistic Director

By day she's a no-nonsense professional but by night she manages the artistic elements of the Melodrama productions. She's also an accomplished director, choreographer, and a vocalist for Thunder.

James Bertus - Actor

Jim is a different type of humorous actor with a large fan base in the Houston area. He has several years of experience in Houston at various community theatres.

Steven Binns – Actor

Steve has almost 35 years of experience as an actor and singer, and is highly active in his church community. Steve is also a very talented Elvis impersonator.

Ryan Bushfield -  Actor

Ryan, a nutritionist and fitness professional, is relatively new to the stage but has taken to the melodrama with a huge amount of enthusiasm.

Jeannine Cole – Production Support Manager

Our favorite mom and gatekeeper at the ticket booth.

Joe Cole - Actor & Founder

Joe is the engine that makes the Melodrama run; in fact, he founded it. He is one of the resident villains, as well as a producer, director, and a playwright for several of our productions.

Michael Eckenfels - Actor

Michael is a great addition tor our troupe. He has degrees in both Writing and Criminal Justice and has been acting for going on two years now. He also specializes in graphic arts and playing unusual characters.

Catherine Hayek - Actress

Our newest heroine. Catherine has worked on many stages in Houston and we're happy to have her. 

Star Hinson - Actor

Star is currently working the sound board and is understudying the heroine. She can be regularly seen on stage at Lone Star College WW Thorne campus.

Erica Kelly - Actress

Erica is a relatively new young actress blessed with sweetness and correctness. She's already performed in several productions and we are looking forward to seeing her in many more.

K.R. (Kevin) Kretz - Actor

Kevin has over three decades of experience on the boards, and has performed in a wide variety of venues and situations. He's one of our resident villains with a special talent for improv.

Alie Reynolds – Actress

A college student on the rise as an actress.

Amanda Vennebush – Actress

Amanda graduated from LSC – North Harris and has received many awards for her outstanding acting. She also has special talents in technical design. 

Heath Vercher – Music Man 

Heath is an exceptional musician and is quickly making a name for himself around town as a music director for several theatrical troupes. When not ad-libbing on the ivories, he teaches music.

Cylis Wilson – Actor

Cylis is another new addition to our troupe. He graduated from University of Mississippi with a degree in acting. He also brings a lot of talent and experience to our team.

Pre-Show Entertainment

Kenny Courville -Singer/Musician

An excellent guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, active in the FM1960 area.

Blake Aaron Harlow- Singer

A new, aspiring country music singer breaking into the scene.