Meet the cast of the 2026 season of Unto These Hills outdoor drama: Part 3
Part 3 of Meet the Cast! Meet the cast of the 2026 season of Unto These Hills outdoor drama. We have a lot of talented folks to introduce you to. Stay tuned to meet the many faces it takes to bring the story of the Cherokee people to life each season.
Max Fleischhacker
Max Fleischhacker is an actor, voice actor, singer, and musician from Nashville, Tennessee, and this is his first season with Unto These Hills outdoor drama. He has performed all over the country at theme parks such as Cedar Point and Dorney Park. Some of Max’s favorite theatre credits include Nephew Fred in A Christmas Carol at Nashville Repertory Theatre, Sir Robin in Spamalot at The Butte Theater, Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolfe in Into The Woods at Watershed Public Theatre, and understudying Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls at Tennessee Theatrical Fellowship.
This season, Max directed our pre-show band which provides entertainment for our audiences while they’re waiting for the show to start. You can see him playing the fiddle onstage with the band. In Unto These Hills, Max plays Mr. Reed in Act 1 and the Lieutenant in Act 2. Max is an asset to the team and we’re thrilled to have him with us!
Chase D. Fowler
Chase D. Fowler holds an MLitt and MFA from Mary Baldwin University where he studied Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Some of his favorite acting credits include Lussurioso in The Revenger’s Tragedy and Pompey/Dolabella in Antony & Cleopatra at Cumberland Theatre and Jess in Complete Works…Abridged at Wisconsin Shakespeare. Chase’s favorite directing credits include Hedda Gabler with Roving Peregrine and Duchess of Malfi with Treehouse Shakespeare Ensemble. Chase invites you to follow him and his work on Instagram: @chasedfowler
Chase started with Unto These Hills in the Ensemble in 2021. For the past two seasons, he has played the role of Reverend Samuel Worcester, a real-life historical figure who was a friend to the Cherokee people. We are always happy to have Chase in the cast!
Heidi Franco
Heidi Franco is a graduate of South Houston High School and currently attends College of the Mainland in Texas. Some of her favorite roles include Angie Dickinson in The Prom, Paulette Bonofante in Legally Blonde the Musical, Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors and Jackie in Disaster!. Heidi enjoys bringing characters to life and connecting with audiences through her work onstage. She gives special thanks to all of her directors who have paved the way for her and to her best friends and family for their continued support.
This is Heidi’s first season with Unto These Hills. She’s a dance swing, which means she’s responsible for learning all the different female dance tracks in case a dancer is absent. She also acts in the ensemble and understudies some of the speaking roles. Heidi is a joy to work with and we’re glad to have her this season!
Dominique Gambrell
Dominique Gambrell is from South Carolina and attended college in Florida. He invites you to follow his acting journey on Instagram: @domo_boss8
This is Dominique’s second season with Unto These Hills. He’s a dancer, ensemble member, and understudy. Dominique always has a positive and professional attitude, and we love having him on the team!
Jaden Geniesse
Jaden Geniesse is originally from Lilburn, Georgia but now lives in North Carolina. He’s a graduate of East Carolina University where he received his BFA in Theatre Arts and Entertainment Design and Production.
This is Jaden’s second season with Unto These Hills. In 2025, he played Mr. Reed. This season, he’s playing Prospector Asa and also serving as our Assistant Technical Director. As the Assistant Technical Director, he’s responsible for maintaining the condition of the sand stage and set pieces. Jaden has many talents, and we’re thrilled to have him back this season!
Georgia Girty
Georjia Girty earned the title of Little Miss Cherokee with a comedy routine and served in the role through 2021. She has over 10 years of dance training in tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and acro and has competed both as a soloist and on a dance team. Georjia is also involved in the musical theatre program at Cherokee Central Schools. She took on her first speaking role in 9 to 5: The Musical this past spring.
This is Georjia’s second season with the Youth Company of Unto These Hills. You can see her acting in the ensemble three days per week. We’re always happy to help teens continue their love of theatre!
Be sure to catch these talented performers onstage in Unto These Hills outdoor drama this season! Unto These Hills runs Mondays through Saturdays through August 22nd. You can find a full schedule and more info here. And stay tuned for the next installment of Meet the Cast, A to Z.