History
HisStage Theatricals was founded in December 2022 as just an experiment - bringing together a small group of friends to produce a full-scale musical. That first production, Into the Woods, featured a cast of 13 and a single tech operator.
Three years, later HisStage has grown exponentially. Based in Frederick, MD, the troupe is now home to roughly 45 members, between actors and crew. HisStage Theatricals stages two productions annually, sharing timeless stories with hundreds of audience members each year.
How We Give Back
HisStage Theatricals proudly supports the Frederick Rescue Mission! The Frederick Rescue Mission seeks to rescue lives from hunger, poverty, and substance addiction. We exist to meet the needs of hurting and broken people while inviting them into the abundant life Christ offers to all. When you attend a HisStage show or donate at one of our events, you are giving this incredible organization.
People
Camden Haines is an Honors student at Liberty University, where he studies zoology (pre-veterinary track) and theatre arts. He has been performing in Frederick County for the past 12 years and directing for 4 years. He founded HisStage Theatricals in 2022, and has loved serving as Artistic Director ever since. In addition to HisStage Theatricals, Camden has contributed set design to Other Voices Theatre and continually teaches musical theatre workshops for ages 11-18 at Dance Unlimited. He has also previously taught Acting and Theatre Appreciation (grades K-12) at Signature Academy and works in film, both academically and professionally.
Luke Pendergrass, is a 2025 graduate from Liberty University's Aeronautical Maintenance Technician Certification Program and currently works as an aeronautical maintenance technician at Endeavor Air. He has worked in theatre for several years, primarily as a stage manager. He has previously overseen productions such as Beauty & the Beast, The Addams Family, and Oliver! He currently resides in Youngsville, North Carolina, with his parents, girlfriend AG, and three younger siblings.
Evelyn Haines is a high school student at Signature Homeschool Academy and Liberty University Online. She has been acting, singing, and dancing for 10 years, having performed with Dance Unlimited and the Frederick Children's Chorus. In addition to performing onstage, Evelyn has instructed and stage-managed several workshops at Dance Unlimited and recently student-taught Introduction to Theatre at Signature Homeschool Academy. She thoroughly enjoys filling various needs and roles with HisStage Theatricals and loves this wonderful community that strives to bring glory to God.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Marr uses her extensive background in musical theater, vocal performance, and piano to teach music privately and in the homeschool community while serving on the Sunday Worship Team and Women's Music Ministry at Mt. Airy Bible Church. She has especially enjoyed working with the youth in HisStage Theatricals, serving resident music director with the troupe since 2023.
Chelsey Hahn is a native of Frederick, Maryland. She graduated with a degree in vocal performance from Liberty University. After college, she continued her music career by teaching private voice and piano lessons, as well as instructing the Frederick Children's Chorus for 8 years. She has previously Music Directed Beauty & the Beast and Mary Poppins with HisStage Theatricals. She currently serves as Worship Director at South End Baptist Church. Chelsey and her husband Jake have three children: Liam, Eva, and Adeline.
Ryan Carbone is a recent graduate of Signature Academy. He has contributed his skills in the tech booth for seven different productions to date. He primarily enjoys helping behind the scenes with stage plays and musicals, and has a true talent for lighting design. His favorite show with HisStage Theatricals has been Irving Berlin's White Christmas.
Jackson LaScola is a student at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. He began working with HisStage Theatricals in 2023, first running the tech booth for Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Since then, he has run tech for both Newsies and Mary Poppins and acted in The Addams Family. He has been a core troupe member ever since, serving as the "renaissance man" of everything tech-related. When not acting or running tech, Jackson plays in the school marching band (percussion).
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