Born into a musical family, Seth has always had a passion for a wide variety of music from Renaissance motets to tango nuevo. From his base at Armstrong Auditorium, he performs, teaches, arranges and composes music. He joined as the bandstand manager for Celtic Throne in its 2023 season, performing on cello, double bass, keyboard and singing. He has collaborated and performed with Gerard Schwartz, Julian Schwartz, the Mozart Orchestra of New York, gentri, Tabea Debus, Benjamin Shute, and Tess Remy-Schumacher; not to mention regular collaborations with local Oklahoma musicians and Armstrong artists. He has also premiered several works written by his father, composer and pianist Ryan Malone.

Joel Hilliker is a writer, editor, teacher and musician who somehow found himself as the token old guy in a show full of young, sprightly Irish dancers—including his three kids! He holds a degree in music composition and has been composing, arranging, performing and recording on various instruments for over four decades. Most recently, he has performed with Celtic Throne as a singer, and on percussion, piano, guitar and mandolin.

Ezekiel started playing violin when he was 6 under teacher Peter Nguyen and added voice lessons at 18. Though he prefers singing, most of Ezekiel’s accomplishments—performing locally and internationally, teaching and recording—have come from his violin. He has been with Celtic Throne since its 2020 premiere.

Megan Jenkins’ musical journey started with piano lessons at age 6 and clarinet at age 8. She has won several competitions on both instruments and participated in several chamber groups at Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond, Oklahoma. She began learning Irish whistle at age 15. Her father, Mark Jenkins, was a part of the original Celtic Throne production and arranged much of the music. Megan joined the show in 2023 on whistles, keyboard and singing. She is a student at Herbert W. Armstrong College who likes music, traveling and developing new skills.

Whether he’s grooving on the drum set or shredding on the bodhrán, Kyle joined the Celtic Throne troupe in 2023. Along with his parents who help backstage, Kyle has four sisters, all of whom are in the show. He studies percussion privately with award-winning Irish drummer Cormac Byrne. When he’s not practicing drums, he can be found grilling food for the Celtic Throne troupe or practicing his backflips with other dancers. Kyle is currently a student at Herbert W. Armstrong College.

Jessica has been singing since before she could talk. She grew up in a family of singers with an eclectic collection of musical influences; one of her earliest memories involves a jazz jam session and a pair of maracas. She has been involved in many choirs and musical productions. In 2016, she was a lead singer in the premiere of The Widow’s Might and has sung in Celtic Throne since 2021. She also teaches a 7th grade English class (which includes some Celtic Throne dancers). She likes to read, do arts and crafts projects, drink tea, and take care of her extensive plant collection.

In addition to being one of Celtic Throne’s choreographers and dance teachers, Vienna stars in the show as a lead singer. She has loved singing her whole life in a wide range of genres and styles. At 10 years old, she was featured in Mendelssohn’s Elijah for the inaugural concert at Armstrong Auditorium, and has since performed as a dancer and a singer in several other musicals. She studied voice in the United States and the United Kingdom. Along with her brother and parents, Vienna was integral in the creation of Celtic Throne, and has performed as a dancer, singer and violinist. Vienna is also passionate about studying nutrition and loves playing basketball with her dad.

Jordan grew up with a love of musical instruments. After cycling through guitar, drums and piano, he settled on singing. Since age 7, he has participated in choirs and performed in several musicals and oratorios. After dancing in Celtic Throne since its inception, Jordan began singing in the show in 2021. He enjoys teaching dance classes for the younger dancers. He is also an avid sports enthusiast who will never turn down a good burger.

Growing up, Zoe was surrounded by music and dance at school and at home. Since starting violin at age 8, she has performed as a soloist and in multiple chamber ensembles with friends and family. Bluegrass jam sessions with her dad paid off: Now she gets to jam with him on the big stage! She plays on a German violin dating back to the 1790s. Zoe currently tours with Celtic Throne as both a dancer and violinist. (Sometimes she even does both at the same time!)

Aaron Eagle spent his childhood years in a Michigan suburb south of Detroit, listening to his family’s ’40s to ’70s jazz records on vinyl. He started learning trumpet at age 10, quickly forming a special love for Big Band, smooth jazz and many other music genres. Today he performs in the show as a musician and a dancer. He has been with Celtic Throne since its inception in 2020. He enjoys a wide range of other interests, including horseback riding, accounting and ice-skating.