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Tickets are nearly sold out for 'Frozen Jr.' at the Renner

BY LYNETTE DOTSON | DRESDEN BUZZ

One of Disney’s most beloved films is property manager, Hannah Fasilis/Sara – Ash Dalton, Bulda – Aubrey Thomp-
making its way to the Renner Theatre. Newell/Hayden Weck – stagehands, son, Oaken’s Husband & Cook – Jack-
Frozen Jr. debuts Friday, January 23, at Sean Starcher – lighting designer, Way- son Mount, Steward & Butler – Maddox
7:30. There will be eight chances to see len Mauller – lighting board operator, Turner, Bishop – Arlina Lipps, House-
the production between January 23 and Katelyn Dotson – assistant music direc- keeper – Kinley Pulley, and Handmaiden
February 1 as local young talent embody tor, Andie Schmitt/Eric Turner/Mayah – Peyton Brown.
popular characters like Elsa, Anna, Krist- Dalton/Kasey Kelley/Cast – set design, One the “Snow Cast” roster are Elsa –
off, Prince Hans, Sven, and, of course, Brittany Ramey – photography, Stacy Laney Gebhart, Anna – Ashlynn Smith,
Olaf, among many others. Katz – website, Jesica Cunningham – Kristoff – Jaxson Preston, Hans – Ty
The show is being directed by Andie social media and house manager, Bruce Caudill, Kristoff & Hans Understudy –
Schmitt, with musical direction by Nate Revennaugh – tickets, Andie Schmitt/ James Every, Young Elsa – Brenna Curry,
Kearns. This is the second time that An- Shannon Eubanks/Shelly Tolliver/ Young Anna – Elise Kelly, Middle Elsa –
die and Nate have directed a show to- Cast – costumes, Brook Rose/Donna Gianna Pozzuoli, Middle Anna – Mara
gether. McFee/Leslie Every/Tina Gundelfinger/ Pozzuoli, Queen Iduna – Ariel Miskovich,
Other members of the production Teri Neff/Eric Turner/Andie Schmitt/ King Agnarr – James Every, Olaf – Sadie
team include Addy Weck – producer, Addy Weck – Alteration Team, and Addy Finck, Sven – Scarlet Sparks, Oaken –
stage manager and program, Hayden Weck/Hannah Fasilis/Brittany Ramey/ Kate Hoover, Duke of Weselton – Tyler Olaf interacts with cast of characters in
Weck – choreographer, Ganriella Stotts Bruce Revennaugh – audience choice. Mauller, Pabbie – Ash Dalton, Bulda – 'Disney's Frozen Jr.'. Lynette Dotson
– featured dancer, Hannah Fasilis – “I found that I really enjoy working Aubrey Thompson, Oaken’s Husband
with the kids. It’s nice to give them a & Cook – Jackson Mount, Steward & storyline, these are the characters, be-
second home, a safe space, as well as Butler – Maddox Turner, Bishop – Arlina cause I already knew that. So that was
give them maybe some more discipline Lipps, Housekeeper – Kinley Pulley, and nice. So a lot of this allowed for them
than they’re used to in school and at Handmaiden – Peyton Brown. to be able to put their passion on the
home,” said Schmitt. Lucille Bradford, Indika Budd, Paris stage. So I think people will look forward
The cast was divided into two groups, Dieujuste, Kendie Gibson, Elizabeth to seeing that passion that all these kids
the “Ice Cast” performing on Friday eve- Gillian, Judah Griepenstroh, Caramia have.”
ning and Saturday matinees, and the Gross, Izzy Householder, Cora Kim, The Renner Theatre is located at 148
“Snow Cast” performing on Saturday Karsor Kirkpatrick, Lars Kuhn, Colson North 7th Street, Zanesville. Showtimes
evenings and Sunday matinees. Landry, Arlie, Leasure, Gracelynn McCo- for Disney’s Frozen Jr. are January 23,
Members of the “Ice Cast” are Elsa nnell, Athena Middleton, Waverly Miller, 24, 30, and 31 at 7:30 p.m. and January
– Alaina Roberts, Anna – Sarah Wray, Cordelia Plance, Everly Rose, Jenalyn 24, 25, 31, and February 1 at 2:30 p.m.
Kristoff – Jaxson Preston, Hans – Ty Cau- Shafer, Izzy Stotts, and Paislee Watson Seats are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors
dill, Kristoff & Hans Understudy – James are all part of the ensemble. (55+) and students, and $8 for children.
Every, Young Elsa – Emmalynn Lefever, “They adore the storyline. They adore Additional fees may be applied when or-
Young Anna – Vivian, Gundelfinger, Mid- the parts and the people in the show. So dering tickets online. A limited number
dle Elsa – Kiernan Blair, Middle Anna it was very exciting to have every single of tickets may be available at the door,
– Amelia Nicholopolous, Queen Iduna kid just know the show before I even although they are quickly dwindling.
– Bailey Rice, King Agnarr – James Ev- worked with them. So it allowed for me Visit zanetraceplayers.ludus.com to see
ery, Olaf – Carson Rose, Sven – Nico to get into the nitty-gritty of teaching availability and to order online. For infor-
Young Elsa and Anna build a snowman in Griepenstroh, Oaken – Ellesyn Gibson, them acting, teaching them the vocality mation on upcoming shows, visit
'Disney's Frozen Jr.' presented by the Renner Duke of Weselton – Elise Clark, Pabbie of the songs rather than, okay, this is the
Theatre. Lynette Dotson therenner.org.

Drug Free Muskingum Charity Dodgeball Tournament raises

$2,000 for local charities BY LYNETTE DOTSON | DRESDEN BUZZ

Drug Free Muskingum hosted the 5th
Annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament
at the YMCA on January 18, 2026. The
event is about substance use disorder
awareness, education, and preven-
tion while raising money for two local
causes, all while having fun.
“It’s grown a lot. This is our biggest
year ever, 19 corporate sponsors, 20
teams,” explained Monica Doan, Drug
Free Muskingum’s co-founder.
Laikyn’s Legacy won the tournament,
Red Rose Tattoo, playing as “Average
Tats”) took home the award for Best
Uniform, R.E.A.C.H. For Tomorrow re-
ceived the honor for Best Team Name,
“Just One More Hit”, and Muskingum
County Dodgers won the 1st Place Los-
ers Award.
The tournament brought huge en-
ergy, a massive turnout, and lots of ex-
citement, but at its core, the event was
centered around raising awareness and
money, and it succeeded in a big way.
$2,000 in proceeds were raised from
the event, and the top two teams were Average Tats (Red Rose Tattoo) won the trophy for Best Uniform. Lynette Dotson
each awarded $1,000 to give to their
chosen charity. First place winners Lai-
kyn’s Legacy donated to Laikyn’s Lega- psor of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Appa- and a food vendor were taking orders. Muskingum County Suicide Prevention
cy of Hope, and the second place team, lachian Ohio and Ryan Sheppard from The 2026 corporate sponsors were Coalition, Avon, MVHC, Laikyn’s Legacy
Muskingum County Dodgers, donated to ForeverDads. DJ Kurtis was the MC for McHugh, All Well, Home & Away Sports, of Hope, and K-Sound Entertainment.
the Animal Shelter. the event, which kept the energy height- The Barn, Genesis Healthcare System, For more information about Drug Free
“So getting the different variety in ened throughout the afternoon. Addi- Ron Welch Muskingum County Pros- Muskingum, please visit facebook.com/
our community is our goal, you know, tionally, just outside the courts, tables ecuting Attorney, Starbucks Coffee, drugfreemuskingum.
to bring all these different sectors to- were set up for NARCAN training and a R.E.A.C.H. For Tomorrow, Zanesville-
gether, so that’s exciting for us. That’s book signing by Tim and Amber Craft for Muskingum Health Department, The
our goal … to blend the community and their book “You Are Not Alone: A Story YMCA, Nami National Alliance on Men- HAVE A POSITIVE NEWS TIP?
the recovery community together,” said of Hope Through Family Addiction”. Live tal Illness Six County, Edward Jones, CALL OR TEXT 740-270-2408.
Doan. brackets were also able to be viewed on CAIRN Recovery Resources, Mental
Officiating the event were Kaite Lu- a big screen. Outside, Kingdom Coffee Health and Recovery Services Board,