HOT RODS AND HIGH HEELS

"THE GIRLS"

Meet the people who help make the magic happen!

Four singers in identical red and white outfits and white boots perform on a stage with a blue background.

THE girls

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A musician lies across a large upright bass being played by another on stage, with a band performing behind them.
Four performers in gold sequined jackets and black pants sing into microphones on stage, striking matching poses.

THE boys

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THE GIRLS

A performer with short blonde hair wears a pink satin and white tulle dress, standing on a stage with a screen backdrop.

Keaton Biddle

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A performer in a retro red-and-black polka-dot dress poses on stage with one leg lifted, smiling in front of a backdrop.

Emily Hanner

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A performer in a black top and blue skirt waves on stage with a microphone

Keaton Biddle

Keaton Biddle was born and raised in small town Winfield, Kansas where she grew up dancing and singing from a very young age. While in high school, Keaton completed her Associate of Arts degree from Cowley College in 2017 before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to pursue her dancing career. While in Las Vegas, she attended the Theater Arts Preparatory School for 6 months before starting her first professional job at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Keaton had the opportunity to work for Cedar Point, Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Illumination Sensation show at the Texas State Fair for one season before moving to Branson, Missouri in 2020. Since 2020, Keaton has performed in Clay Cooper’s Country Express, Hot Rods and High Heels, and Dean Z- The Ultimate Elvis. You may also see her offstage as she is also the Clay Cooper Theatre Gift Shop Manager. Keaton loves reading, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her little kitty, Elmer.

Keaton Biddle

Keaton Biddle was born and raised in small town Winfield, Kansas where she grew up dancing and singing from a very young age. While in high school, Keaton completed her Associate of Arts degree from Cowley College in 2017 before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to pursue her dancing career. While in Las Vegas, she attended the Theater Arts Preparatory School for 6 months before starting her first professional job at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Keaton had the opportunity to work for Cedar Point, Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Illumination Sensation show at the Texas State Fair for one season before moving to Branson, Missouri in 2020. Since 2020, Keaton has performed in Clay Cooper’s Country Express, Hot Rods and High Heels, and Dean Z- The Ultimate Elvis. You may also see her offstage as she is also the Clay Cooper Theatre Gift Shop Manager. Keaton loves reading, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her little kitty, Elmer.

Emily Hanner

Emily was born and raised in Branson, Missouri, and began dancing at the age of six. Singing has always been a passion of hers, and she has been performing on stage for as long as she can remember. Growing up in a tourist town known for its vibrant show scene gave her countless opportunities to pursue her love of performing.


Some of her most memorable experiences include singing alongside country star Billy Dean in his 2015 Christmas Show at just 12 years old, performing with the All Star Cloggers at Silver Dollar City, and appearing as a vocalist in the park’s Rivertown Ramblers show.


Emily currently performs at the Clay Cooper Theatre in Hot Rods & High Heels, Clay Cooper’s Country Express, and Dean Z: The Ultimate Elvis. She is incredibly proud to call the Clay Cooper Theatre home and has cherished every moment of sharing the stage with such talented performers.

SAVANNAH TURNER

Savannah Turner was born and raised right here in Branson, Missouri and began dancing at the age of 2! You may have seen her around as she grew up running backstage during Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express while mom was doing shows! 

 

As a recent graduate of Branson High School and current student of Missouri State University, she has been no stranger to the spotlight. Growing up here in Branson has provided so many opportunities starting right here as a kid performing in Clay Cooper’s Christmas show! Branson High School and the Branson Regional Arts Council provided her with multiple lead role opportunities through the years and in high school she was given the chance to work for Silver Dollar City for several seasons. After she graduated high school in 2025, she started working at Kings Castle Theatre in their production of Christmas Wonderland. 

 

You may also spot Savannah working in the concession stand! In her off time, she loves to spend time with her friends and family! She is over the moon excited to be joining the cast of Hot Rods and High Heels! This theatre has been a second home to her for most of her life and she can’t wait for this next chapter to begin with these talented people.


savannah turner

Savannah Turner was born and raised right here in Branson, Missouri and began dancing at the age of 2! You may have seen her around as she grew up running backstage during Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express while mom was doing shows! 

 

As a recent graduate of Branson High School and current student of Missouri State University, she has been no stranger to the spotlight. Growing up here in Branson has provided so many opportunities starting right here as a kid performing in Clay Cooper’s Christmas show! Branson High School and the Branson Regional Arts Council provided her with multiple lead role opportunities through the years and in high school she was given the chance to work for Silver Dollar City for several seasons. After she graduated high school in 2025, she started working at Kings Castle Theatre in their production of Christmas Wonderland. 

 

You may also spot Savannah working in the concession stand! In her off time, she loves to spend time with her friends and family! She is over the moon excited to be joining the cast of Hot Rods and High Heels! This theatre has been a second home to her for most of her life and she can’t wait for this next chapter to begin with these talented people.



Heather Gentry

Heather Gentry, 2015 Female Entertainer of the Year, Branson Famous TV Star, America’s Got Talent Semi-Finalist, and Tv Personality who has trained from the time she was a toddler knows what it takes to be on stage. At the age of 2 she asked her parents to train for dance at Miller-Marley Dance Studio in Overland Park, KS. After training every day she earned the honor of becoming a Miller-Marley Entertainer and a part of the Miller-Marley Youth Ballet. Her strict training led her to perform professionally before she’d graduated high school. She became one of the youngest professional performers at World’s of Fun.
Since then, she has danced, sang, hosted, starred in, choreographed, costumed and produced shows in Branson, MO. She has most recently “produced” her best feat yet. A baby girl, Harlow. After a couple years out of the Branson scene, she’s honored to be performing in Hot Rods and High Heels joining Tina yet again since her first year performing in Branson for Red hot & blue!