04/16/2026
We open TOMORROW, and we can't wait! We are absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the amazing actors that play Winnie, Mother Foster, Nana, and Man in the Yellow Suit! We have absolutely loved working with them in this production! Read their bios below, and be sure to get your tickets!!
Ticket are at the link in our bio 🔗 and at: RiversideProductions.org
Hannah Steele (Winnie Foster) is overjoyed and deeply grateful for the opportunity to play this role. It has been a dream come true, especially getting to share the stage with her dad and sister in the cast. Hannah has been singing all her life, has participated in various choirs, and she has recently developed a profound love for theatre. She was most recently seen in Preston High School’s production of The Prince of Egypt and on the Riverside stage in Fiddler on the Roof.
Bree Hyde (Mother Foster) - After appearing in Fiddler on the Roof, she found a renewed love for the stage and the joy of storytelling through music. Being involved in this production has been a meaningful and rewarding experience. Offstage, Bree spends her days running a farm, homeschooling her children, and caring for her family.
Sara Jenkins (Nana) - Sara has previously appeared in two stage productions, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Momma Mia!, and loved every second of it. She’s usually working behind the scenes as a backstage manager. She enjoyed the opportunity to be the backstage manager for Riverside's Bright Star, Beauty and the Beast, The Sound Of Music, Fiddler on the Roof ,The Hello Girls, and most recently You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.
Braden Smart (Man in the Yellow Suit) - Braden makes his Riverside debut in Tuck Everlasting. He recently served as Technical Director for The Prince of Egypt and Seussical at Preston High School and directed Golly Gee Whiz! at Preston Junior High last year. Braden studied choral and instrumental music at Utah State University, and has found ways to be involved with theater for many years. He currently directs the bands and choirs at both Preston High School and Preston Junior High. Outside of school, he enjoys spending time outdoors and playing board games.
