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Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends
Book by Lauren Gunderson
Music by Bree Lowdermilk
Lyrics by Kait Kerrigan
Based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty with illustrations by David Roberts. A Theater Works Production.
Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist’s curiosity can lead her to solve any problem. On a field trip gone awry, they are faced with the ultimate test of their problem solving skills, one that can only be conquered with teamwork.
A fun musical based on the Netflix series and the bestselling books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which makes STEM concepts (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math) come to life.
If you loved stories like Arthur and Friends Make a Musical, Secret Kindness Agents, or The Magic School Bus you won’t want to miss this one!
More Than a Show. A Full Experience!
Your Ada Twist ticket includes even more to explore. Before and after each performance, families can enjoy interactive, STEAM-inspired activities in our lobby, presented in partnership with the Omaha Children’s Museum – perfect for budding scientists and big imaginations alike.
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Cast
Donnalesly Fondjo
Ada Twist
Donnalesly Fondjo
Donnalesly is a May 2025 BFA Acting graduate from Ithaca College with a minor in African Diaspora Studies. Recent credits include Dynamite in Hairspray, Norma in Carrie the Musical, and Mersister/Princess/Dance Captain in The Little Mermaid at Festival 56, IL, as well as Rose in Fever/Dream (Hangar Theatre, NY) and Lucrece in The Liar (Kitchen Theatre, NY). Donna is blessed and thrilled to be going on her first tour and is deeply grateful to God, her family, and her friends for their continued love and support.
Jeané Cummins
Great Great Aunt Rose
Jeané Cummins
Jeané is a 26 year old who is so excited to perform tonight! She has been in numerous musicals and a couple of plays such as The Color Purple (Nettie and Doris), Full Circle Off-Broadway (originated the role of Halley), Lucy/Bluebeard by Ed Levy (Narrator), Working the Musical (Maggie Holmes), Shrek the Musical (Dragon), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), Beauty and the Beast (Wardrobe), Legally Blonde (Paulette). Plays include Midnight Summer’s Dream at the Mile Square Theatre (Moth), Fortune by the playwright George Cameron Grant (Mama), Somewhere I can scream Off-Broadway (Alice Bustin, Agnes, and College girl 1). She came back from a 3 month European Tour called “The Original USA Gospel Singer.” “I want nothing more but to let you escape from reality tonight, I hope you enjoy the show tonight!”
Carson Merrick
Iggy Peck
Carson Merrick
Carson is a New York-based actor originally from California and a recent graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Art’s New Studio on Broadway. In the fall, he made his Off-Broadway debut in Hucka at The Players’ Theater, and previously appeared in NYU’s productions of A Chorus Line, The Great Comet of 1812, and Bright Star. You can reach him on Instagram @carsonmerrick.
Karis Knierim
Lila Greer
Karis Knierim
Karis is so excited to reprise her role as the lovely Lila Greer in this wonderful show! Some of her favorite previous credits include Fern in TheatreWorksUSA’s Charlotte’s Web and Mopsa in Head Over Heels. She is a graduate of CAP21 and when not on stage you can find her making animal friends, playing board games, or reading. She wants to thank God, her family, her fiancée David, and her friends for their continued support. Hope you enjoy the show!
Madelyn Casey
Rosie Revere
Madelyn Casey
Madelyn is a NYC based performer and Pennsylvania native. Madelyn is ecstatic to be touring with Ada and all of her friends!! Most recent credits include “Martha” Spring Awakening,“Minnie” Shadow of a Gunman, “Molly” Peter And The Starcatcher, and “Jack” Jack and the Beanstalk. Madelyn cherishes every opportunity to perform and is endlessly thankful to the wonderful people at TWUSA for this opportunity and as always her family and friends for their love and support!!
Gabrielle Price
Stage Manager
Gabrielle Price
Gabrielle graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with an M.F.A. Stage Management in 2024. She got her B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University, Chico in 2022. Her most recent roles were Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager for The Western Stage’s 2025 season. Some of her favorite shows include Topdog/Underdog as Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager for Cherubin, and Proving Up, and Production Assistant at KC Rep for Cyrano de Bergerac. This is her first tour with TheaterWorksUSA! Enjoy the show.
It’s our second show at the Rose and I love how the style was so different than the first. It’s great exposure for the whole family to see the range of theater!
Show Photos
Photo: Jeremy Daniel
Photo: Jeremy Daniel
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