The Taffetas Performers

Katie is thrilled to be back on stage at Apple Hill working with some of her favorite people! She was last seen at Apple Hill in Always Patsy Cline where she played the role of Patsy. She was also in the cast of The Tafffeta’s at Apple Hill a few years back where she played the role of Cheryl. Her most recent roles include Sandra Bloom in Big Fish at The Theater Factory and Sally Bowles in Cabaret for Split Stage Productions. Other Off stage, Katie is a mother to two beautiful little boys and the owner of Bella Amici Salon in Irwin.

Leyna Wright is thrilled to be reprising her role in The Taffetas here at Apple Hill. She was seen as Peggy in The Taffetas (2002) and A Taffeta Christmas (2004) as well as other roles at AHP including Sally Bowles (Cabaret), Grace (Working), and Rusty (Footloose). She was most recently seen as Sheila in “A Chorus Line” at the Geyer Theatre in February. Leyna is the choreographer for Greensburg Salem High School and teaches dance at the YMCA Laurel Highlands and through Hempfield Parks and Recreation. She has a degree in Musical Theatre from Point Park University. BIG thanks to Tina, Michael, and her Taffeta sisters for coming together to make magic once more!

Katie is so excited to be back in taffeta! It's rare that you get the chance to sing this many songs with such talented people in all one evening. Other favorite roles include Gertrude in Seussical!, Jeannie in Hair, Agnes in Dancing at Lughnasa and Izzy in Rabbit Hole. Thanks so much to everyone that's worked so hard to put this show up and to all of you for coming to see it!

Autumn recently returned to the stage after a 13 year hiatus, appearing as Eleanor in Split Stage's Bonnie and Clyde and Lucy in Snoopy! the Musical at the Theatre Factory. A long time off-stage fan, she is proud to make her Orchard Performing Arts debut and humbled to join this tour de force of Taffetas veterans. Autumn is an avid jazz vocalist and can be heard around town singing with the Jazz Conspiracy Big Band and Swingtet and the Roger Barbour Band. She and her husband Ryan reside in the Regent Square neighborhood with their two silly Mini Schnauzers. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless love and support.