This August I embarked on AidaBlu as a lead vocalist for my second contract with AIDA Cruises. I performed most of the same production shows as AIDABella, but also was able to perform their Queen show I Want It All and belt out hits such as 'The Show Must Go On', 'Break Free', and 'Under Pressure'. In addition to the main shows my singer colleagues and I created two extra shows that became regular in our performance schedule, Musicals in Concert and AIDA Stars at the Movies. Our itinerary included Greece, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Cyprus, as well as a trans cruise through the Suez Canal and then Madagascar, Seychelles, and Mauritius. 

This October I flew to Hamburg, Germany to embark on the AidaBella Cruise Ship as a lead vocalist. During my 6 months on board I performed in 5 MainStage shows (AIDA Stars, Rock the Concert, Musical Dreams, Can You Feel It, and Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie: The music of ABBA). I also wrote and performed in my very own 45 minute solo concert, Dream On, as well as participating in countless other small shows and spots. I had an absolutely incredible time working with colleagues from all over the world and sailing to some truly incredible places. The itinerary included Norway, England, Scotland, Spain, Portugal, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Netherlands, and Belgium.

This summer I will be performing as Val in A Chorus Line, and Ensemble/US Stephanie in Saturday Night Fever at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach, CA. The summer season is being produced by Surflight Theatre in NJ. ACL was the last show I did pre-pandemic, so it's only fitting for me to jump into it as my first show "post pandemic." 

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Reviews are in: "But one performer who unconditionally owns her role is Haley Ayers ("Show Boat"), who as Val sings "Dance: Ten; Looks: Three," an ode to the career-enhancing benefits of plastic surgery. Strutting her chassis with a breasts-forward walk, and speaking like someone who decided as a child that her role models would be Bond girls, Ms. Ayers creates a deliciously credible study in self-invention." 

-The Show Report

 "Nearly the oldest, stage vet Val is a youthful, tiny yet mighty dynamo. Pigtailed Ayers is more earthy and less effervescent than typical portrayals. A ribald highlight in Laguna is “Dance: Ten, Looks: Three” – Val’s success story, told in song, about a fantastic dancer no one noticed until she discovered enhanced boobs and derriere as the magical ticket."

- Newport Beach Indy 

Syracuse organized a "makeup" Senior Showcase for the Class of 2020 over zoom. I was able to present material to a zoom room filled with casting professionals from Telsey, Tara Rubin, Stewart/Whitely, Cindy Tolan, X Casting, Casting by Them, and Binder. Shout out to Ben Holtzman and Sammy Lopez (our amazing alumni producers) for putting it together for us! 

I am excited to announce that I am now repped by Hilda, Chantelle, and Jennifer at Glitter Talent Agency. Nothing makes me more happy than having a team of strong women backing me in this industry. Can't wait to see all of the amazing things we accomplish together. 

This summer I was planning on returning to Cooperstown, NY to perform at The Glimmerglass Festival once again. I would have performed as Dance Captain, Ensemble, US Liesl & Louisa in Sound of Music; Dance Captain and Principle Dancer in Die Feen; and US Principle Dancer in Rinaldo. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 the shows have been cancelled, but GGF has graciously offered 6 weeks of virtual classes for the Young Artists instead.  

On May 10th I graduated Cum Laude from Syracuse University with my BFA in musical theatre. Due to COVID-19 the Syracuse Senior showcase has been postponed. More details to come...

I have been cast as Val in Syracuse University's production of A Chorus Line. Brian J. Marcum directs & choreographs. The show runs from October 5th-19th. 

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Review: "Haley Ayers as Val entertains with "Dance: Ten; Looks: Three" as she shows off in the amusing number. She delivers a spunky and comedic performance in the confident role." 

        -BroadwayWorld

I will be spending my summer before senior year at The Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, NY. I can be seen as Teen Kim & Dancer in Show Boat and a Dancer in La Traviata. I will also be apart of the Gospel Concert, Baseball Hall of Fame Show, and ShowTalk with Ted Chapin.  

I have been cast as a Swing in Syracuse University's production of The Wild Party by Andrew Lippa. The show runs March 29-April 7th at Syracuse Stage's Storch Theatre.