Daddy Long Legs Cast

Haley Knudsen (Jerusha Abbott/Stage Manager)
Haley is humbled to take on this challenging role. Previous credits include "A New Brain" (OCTA), "Cabaret" (MTH), "Into the Woods" (White Theatre), "White Christmas", "Spelling Bee", and "Zombie Prom" (TIP). She would like to thank the resilient and passionate creative team on this show, as well as her loved ones for their support. She would also like to personally thank MaryAnn for her incredible work and passion on this show as Jerusha through the majority of this process: "As I step into her shoes for tech week and performances, I am hopeful I can carry forward a tiny portion of the magic she brought to this role.”
Joel Morrison (Jervis Pendleton III)
Joel last performed at OCTA playing George ("Sunday In The Park With George") just before a certain pandemic reared its head. Other favorite roles around KC include: Sir Robin ("Spamalot", JCCC), Chip Tolentino ("The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee", TIP ), Bobby ("Company", JCCC), Pharaoh ("Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", TIP), and Dan Goodman ("Next To Normal", JCCC). He was also recently honored, as an ally, to solo with the Heartland Men’s Chorus in Unbreakable, and in April will reprise that role in Omaha with River City Mixed Chorus. When not onstage, he lives in Lee’s Summit with his very patient and amazing wife, Tina, and their two children. He is a partner and financial advisor at Prosperity Advisors in Overland Park. Many thanks to the creative team for the opportunity, and huge thanks to you for supporting live theatre!