2026 Inclusive Theater Program

MYSTERIES

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Agroup of family members and friends from Indianapolis reunites to bury a long-awaited time capsule. But when the cherished items they planned to preserve mysteriously disappear, their reunion takes an unexpected turn. As they set out to track down the missing keepsakes, old memories resurface, secrets unravel, and emotions run high. What begins as a simple search quickly becomes a heartfelt journey filled with laughter, drama, and twists you won’t see coming.

This production was developed over six months by our inclusive theater ensemble, featuring neurodivergent actors who collaboratively created the original script and characters. Presented during Disability Awareness Month, this performance celebrates creativity, inclusion, and the power of storytelling.

THANK YOU

The director team would like to give their sincerest thanks to the supportive families of the cast and crew. It takes a village to make theater magic, and we are grateful for all of you for being a part of our village.

Our participants have really taken a strong role in creating this entire production from start to finish. All participants were asked at the beginning of the show’s practices back in September what they believed they did best whether that was painting sets, designing what the scenes will look like, or coming up with details for the story. Our director team really wanted to give the participants as much opportunity as possible to shine and show off their skills! Each character was created by the participants as well as their monologues throughout the show.

Jordyn Church Director Jasmine Louis Director

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

Inclusive Theater

PRESENTS

WRITTEN BY

Evan Goodrich    Jessica Mossler    Laura Carr    Morgan Beck    Olivia Graham    Quentin Mayhugh    Steven Bates    Zach Rice

Jacob Schofield    Emma Burgan    Brian Gottlieb

The Inclusive Theater Cast and Crew WITH STAGE CREW DIRECTED BY

Church Jasmine Louis

THE PREMIERE OF FIRESIDE MYSTERIES WAS PRESENTED AT THE MONON COMMUNITY CENTER IN 2026 BY THE INCLUSIVE THEATER PROGRAM.

Steven Bates Plays: Derrick

Goodrich

Conrad

MEET THE CAST

Morgan Beck Plays: Alisia

Laura Carr Plays: Ellen

Each character was created by the participants as well as their monologues to reflect their own experiences and personalities throughout the show!

MEET THE CHARACTERS

Derrick (Steven Bates)

He’s a new uncle who moved when Conrad moved and now lives close to Amy to help take care of her new baby, his niece Ellie. Derek is an over-exhausted uncle in desperate need of a break from his daily life. Derek bought his Blue Angels airplane from when his Dad worked at Northrop and performed in a simulation lab where pilots practiced flying airplanes.

Princess/Alisia (Morgan Beck)

She’s cool and loves going to concerts. She’s married to Blake and has three daughters. Her girls spend time with Blake when she travels. She enjoys going out on the town with Mo and loves shopping. She’s a country singer who moved to Nashville when she felt alone in Indianapolis. She met Mo there and became part of a found family. She brought her favorite dress to the time capsule because it makes her feel special, beautiful and like a princess.

Ellen (Laura Carr)

She’s a historian and acclaimed author with a background in medieval history. She enjoys going to the movies and watching her favorite TV shows. She also likes watching History Underground videos on YouTube, especially the History Traveler videos. She was educated at Oxford University in England and attended graduate school at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She currently lives in London, England. She brought her Special Olympics medal to the time capsule because she worked hard for it and it reminds her of the value of hard work and learning to go with the flow.

Amy (Olivia Graham)

She’s a hard-working new mother and teacher. Derrick is her brother. She moved when Conrad moved and now lives close to Derek so he can help care for her new baby, Ellie. Amy is new to motherhood and has been finding it difficult to balance her career with life as a new mom. Amy brought her tiara from her Night to Shine Prom, which is a prom for individuals with special needs.

Conrad (Evan Goodrich)

He’s funny and loves telling jokes. He has 10 nieces and nephews and loves them all. He’s popular and has lots of friends. He loves the pool and the beach, though he can’t surf. He spends many days treasure hunting on the beach. He brought his stuffed dinosaurs because he loves kids, and they are the most important part of his life.

Theodor (Quentin Mayhugh)

He loves to collect rocks. Professionally, he’s a firefighter. Started his career in Chicago. Left Indiana when Uncle Conrad moved. He brought his stuffed dog because his dog has been his best friend since moving from Indianapolis.

Mo (Jessica Mossler)

She has a boyfriend named Mike and works as a fashion stylist for Alisia and other stars. She loves hanging out with her boyfriend, going out to dinner, and going to the movies. She also loves Broadway shows. Mike loves to play with Mo’s hair and cuddle. She brought a necklace and boots because her grandma helped inspire her love of fashion and looking beautiful.

Liam/Loki (Zach Rice)

He tends to go along for the ride and has always wanted to see the truth in people. He is Theodor’s cousin. Growing up, he often felt left out of the family because Uncle Conrad and Theodor were were so close with family friends. He brought his favorite band poster to the time capsule because it helped him navigate those feelings.

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