Meet the 2026 cast

 Hayden returns to the role of Chester, for the school edition,  bringing depth and intensity to this pivotal character. Get to know more about Hayden and what makes him excited for the 2026 immersive experience!

• Past credits: Roger Davis in Rent, Jack Kelly in Newsies, Aldolpho in Drowsy Chaperone, Grasshopper in James and the Giant Peach, Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (Musical Mayhem Productions), Chad in All Shook Up, Don Lockwood in Singing in the Rain, Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie, Mufasa in Lion King, Johnny in American Idiot (Creative Connections Arts Academy), Hero Boy in Polar Express (Rail Events Productions), Michael Darling in Peter Pan (Rooseville Theater Company)
• MIMS playlist song: Radiohead's "Let Down"
• UK Music Escape Artist: The Royston Club
• Biographical movie actor: Timothy Chalamet
• Thanks: TBD

Watch Hayden's special message:

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The incomparable Miracle returns as Simone BARKles, bringing her unique charm and stage presence. Discover what makes Miracle a fan favorite!

• Past credits: Full version of "A"
• MIMS playlist song: BaHa Men's "Who Let The Dogs Out"
• UK Music Escape Artist: Dua Lipa, because just like me, any room she walks into, she owns it!
• Biographical movie actor: Bailey, from 9-1-1 (ABC), because he's adorbs just like me :)
• Thanks: Thank you, Mommy and Daddy, for loving me like I’m the main character every single day, I’ve just been rehearsing for this role my whole life. And thanks for letting me be part of the show… I’ll try not to steal my scene, but no promises

Watch Miracle's special message:

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Introducing Isabella Morano, joining the cast as Michelle! We're excited for you to see her talent unfold in this immersive production.

• Past credits: Abigail in Tea for Two, Grace in Statues of Ourselves, Tati in Outside Job, Clara in Joanne. While attending the Meisner Technique Studio, Isabella has been seen in Laundry and Bourbon (Elizabeth), Father and Son (Caroline), The Haven (Eunice), Hatful of Rain (Jill-adapted), The Mercy Seat (adapted-Bailey), After the Fall (adapted-Jill)
• MIMS playlist song: Jimmy Eat World "The Middle" and Adele "Hold On"
• UK Music Escape Artist: Adele
• Biographical movie actor: Jessie Buckley would play me in an autobiographical movie. She is perfect to me
• Thanks: My dad, my sister, my creative community and my amazing partner, Claire. I wouldn't be here without your love and support.

Watch Isabella's special message:

[[YouTube Link for Isabella Morano]]

Meet the visionary behind it all! Kenne Guillory, our esteemed director and writer, shares insights into the creative process and what makes this year's production so special.

• Past credits: - Director: "A: Full Show" (world premiere), Christopher Durand's Sister Mary Ignaciaus Explains It All To You", Tracey Lett's Killer Joe, Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men, Jeff Goode's Eight Reindeer Monologues, Stephen Adley Guirgie's The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. David Ives' Sure Thing
• Past credits: - Actor: Pontious Pilate in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Jason Chiener in Take Me Out, Sam Wienberg in A Few Good Men, Chris in Killer Joe, Rufus Kland in Tied To The Tracks, Customer in DMV Tyrant
• MIMS playlist song: Felicia Burton's Love The Memory
• UK Music Escape Artist: Boyce Avenue or Coldplay - I can't decide!
• Biographical movie actor: Mike O'mally would play me, as Ive often been told we look like family, and he's really crazy and grounded like I am (look at his character Burt Hummel in Glee)
• Thanks: To my beautiful wife, Lady VAG, my mom watching from heaven who never stopped believing, my sister Theresa, brother Mike, and Dad - thank you for walking this Guillory life with me, through every high and every storm. To this extraordinary cast, whose talent elevates everything and somehow makes me look better than I deserve—you are the heartbeat of it all. LLP, always. +1.

Watch Kenne's special message:

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