​Sharisse Vernelle Santos
Troupe Member

Sharisse Vernelle Santos is happy to return to the stage in Cincinnati, OH! Santos hails from the East coast where she attended High Point University for undergrad and pursed a Masters of Fine Arts in Pedagogy via Virginia Commonwealth University.  She served as a faculty member for speech, acting, and vocal production during her time with VCU. I’m addition to being an avid supporter of the arts Santos appeared as Deena Jones in The Carnegie’s production of Dreamgirls in 2018. Santos is best known for the titular role in the world premiere production of [vampire]Medea that showcased at the Atlanta Fringe Festival. Santos is also known for her roles as "Ofelia" in Anna in the Tropics, "Crystal" in Little Shop of Horrors, and "Dorothy" in The Wiz, " Sarah" in Ragtime, and "Leading Player" in Pippin.  As an accomplished vocalist, Santos sings with Fluidity CCCC and participated in GALA Choruses with Muse Women's Choir.  When she is not performing, Santos serves as the Administrative Assistant for E W Scripps’ National Spelling Bee. Santos wishes to thank her family, friends, service Kage the Borador and her wife Paloma for their support and love, And without further ado... We are The Queen City Vaudevillians!
​Justin Hanks
Troupe Member/Resident Script Writer 
 
Justin Hanks is a web developer, graphic artist, and self proclaimed Pokémon master. His main passion is performing, and over the years, he's been in quite a few productions. His credits include Seussical The Musical (Horton), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), The Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion) Rumors (Ken Gorman), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Gaston), A new Brain (Richard), Children of Eden (Father), Angel's in America (Louis), Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio), and The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Norbert). He is honored to be in the troupe with such talented entertainers. And without further ado... We are The Queen City Vaudevillians!
​Marianne Adae
Troupe Member
 
Marianne Adae is a pastry chef, professional recruiter, and self-proclaimed favorite daughter. A Jill of all trades, Marianne's home is on the stage whether she's singing, dancing, or acting. She has most recently been seen in VARIETY!(Lindsey) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive). Marianne has spent 13 years taking voice lessons, mastering her unique style marrying opera and pop, the only marriage she takes more seriously than her own. She credits her success to the love and support from her parents and husband. Marianne feels blessed to join the Queen City Vaudevillians this season and perform with such a successful cast. And without further ado... We are The Queen City Vaudevillians!
​Kage The Wonder Dog 
Troupe Member
 
Bark...….Woof...….Squirrel....Bark.....Woof..... WE ALL KNOW I'M THE REAL STAR...…Bark...…Woof…. Bark....Woof....Bark...And without further ado... We are The Queen City Vaudevillians!