What is Kidz in Space?
KiDZ iN SpACE is a musical theater experience that follows five gifted high school outsiders who refuse to accept the limits placed on them. When JJ - a natural leader still grieving loss- has a powerful dream revealing a mystical place within the Pillars of Creation. He becomes unwavering in his mission: build a rocket and get there.
Joined by his wildly genius friends and guided by their eccentric science teacher, the team sets out to do the impossible. With the love of astronomy on their side, the crew embarks on a galactic adventure of a lifetime...and takes the audience with them.
Blending science, humor, heart, and a driving pop and glam rock score, KiDZ iN SpACE is a musical journey about grief transformed into purpose, the power of friendship, and the radical act of believing in a dream - even when the world says it’s impossible!
The Cast
Aiden is in his 3 year of college pursuing his degree in Theater Arts! He's recently been seen in "The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals" as Ted and "The Visit"!
aiden washburn
As Niles Davies
Brooklyn is beyond excited to be part of Kidz in Space and to be working with such a talented team. Most recently, she appeared as Third Man in "The Visit" at Oregon Center for the Arts. You may also recognize her as Marie in "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" at Oregon Cabaret. Other notable roles include the Hostess in "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and Aphrodite in "Xanadu" at Oregon Center for the Arts. Brooklyn has also spent a great deal of time understudying with local professional theaters. She had a blast taking the stage as Levora Verona in "Disaster" at Oregon Cabaret in the summer of 2025, as well as playing the Third Witch in "Macbeth" and Adele/Young Jane in "Jane Eyre" at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2024. Alongside theater, she has been focusing on her music career, releasing catchy indie pop with R&B influences under the name Brooklyn Grace. Her newest album is set to be released September 4th.
Brooklyn Williams
As Samantha Cruz (Sam)
Andrew is excited to start up his summer by being a part of Kidz in Space; he wishes to one day meet this production again soon! Past work includes "Radium Girls," and "The Visit," and more. He hopes to one day pursue his passion to land himself on a Broadway stage to inspire all!
As Jeremiah Jones Jr. (JJ)
andrew Marin
madison Schapiro
As dayla webb
Natalie Guidi
As Lucy Moon
koby boyd
As Elijah Jones
Maddie is an aspiring actress who has loved acting and singing for as long as she can remember. In her more recent productions she has been a Maiden in "Blood Wedding" and in ensemble in "Ghost on a Live Mic." She is honored to have worked with an astonishing cast and crew who made each day better. She is so very thankful for her parents, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and Nana who all believed she could make something of herself.
Natalie is extremely excited to be working with this supportive team! Some of her favorite roles include understudy for Marian/Deorwynn in Ken Ludwig's "Sherwood" at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Francoise/Zoe in "Museum" at Southern Oregon University, and her commercial role for Del Rio Vineyards. She is thrilled to be Zangara in "Assasins" in October!
Koby is excited to blast off into Kidz in Space! An 8th grader at Ashland Middle School, Koby’s favorite shows include "Young Sherlock," "Seussical the Musical," and "Newsies, Jr." You also may have seen him at Ashland Children’s Theatre as Tweedle Dee, Shakespeare, or Detective Rob Roberts. When he’s not onstage, Koby loves playing D&D, board games, and writing short stories. He hopes you enjoy this intergalactic adventure as much as he has!
Noah Fitterer
As Dr. Eye & Marshak
As Major Tom & Jeremiah Jones Sr.
Sky Young
As Annabella Jones (Mom)
mari cohen
Noah is an actor in the Rogue Valley and has been doing shows here since 2017. He graduated from SOU with a BA in Theater. When not on the stage, Noah enjoys spending time with his friends, cooking, and going on walks around the town. This performance will be Noah's first time working with The Human Stage. He hopes you enjoy the show! Some past roles of his include The Knight who Says Ni in "Spamalot" and Dr. Mandrill in "City of Angels" (Camelot Theater), Issac Jaggard and Ed Knight in "The Book of Will" (Collaborative Theater Project), The Beadle in "Sweeny Todd" and Papageno in "The Magic Flute" (Modern Prometheans).
Sky is a SAG-AFTRA actor thrilled to be making his Ashland stage debut with Kidz In Space. His film credits include "Running Wild," starring Sharon Stone, and "Reach Me," starring Sylvester Stallone. Originally from Los Angeles, Sky recently made the move to the Rogue Valley, where he opened Coffee Bach’s, a café located at Phoenix Industrial Studios. He is delighted to be back on stage and looks forward to sharing this adventure with the community.
Mari began her musical theater journey one summer in Colorado at the Opera Theater of the Rockies playing Fruma Sarah in "Fiddler." Since then, she was Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady" with a touring theater in Israel, the Light Opera Group of the Negev. In Tel Aviv with Keren Or Productions, she was Mama Bear & the Dragon Trio in "Shrek, the Broadway Musical," as well as a mermaid sister in "The Little Mermaid." She took a 15 year motherhood break from the stage and is grateful to have made it out alive and is back for more!
sam veres
As Kangaboo
Sam has trained in aerial arts for over seven years, performing and working as an aerial coach in the Rogue Valley. She comes from a background of gymnastics, competitive cheerleading, and tumbling.