Kayden is thrilled to be making his debut with 5-Star Theatricals! Kayden grew up in Chicago and has an array of TV, Film, Voiceover, Commercial and Musical Theatre credits. Most recently he played Brendan in Drag: the Musical, can be seen singing Hallelujah in Kevin Harts ‘Me Time’ on Netflix, and is part of Zack Snyder’s film Rebel Moon, premiering in December. Kayden thanks his amazing family, friends and incredible team for the years of support and love that allows him to live out his dreams.

IG: @kaydenkoshelev_official

ALKAIO THIELE (The Artful Dodger) is an actor, singer, and voiceover artist from the San Francisco Bay Area who is so excited to join the 5-Star family! Favorite credits include Elf The Musical (Michael, Ogunquit Playhouse), films "I'll Be There" (Young AJ), "A Christmas Mystery" (Reggie), and "Ultra Red" (Victor), TV's "Call Me Kat" (Max Jr.), and animated series "The Wingfeather Saga" (Janner). Alkaio voices lead characters in both Disney and Cartoon Network animated series and is ecstatic for their upcoming releases. He thanks DDO Artists Agency, ICDT! Performing Arts Center, and his loving family for doing everything in their power to support him making his wildest dreams come true. Enjoy the show, me old china!

www.alkaiothiele.com IG:@alkaio.onstage

Ahmanson Theatre: THE SECRET GARDEN, END OF THE RAINBOW and BLITHE SPIRIT. Mark Taper Forum: TERRA NOVA and ARCADIA. Kirk Douglas Theatre: A PERFECT WEDDING. Pasadena Playhouse: NOISES OFF. EQUUS, LIGHT UP THE SKY, SHERLOCK HOLMES, CASA VALENTINA, and KING CHARLES III.

Old Globe: HENRY V. SCRT: AMADEUS, AN IDEAL HUSBAND ( also Berkeley and Seattle Reps ) and SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. Roundabout Theatre: ON APPROVAL ( Theatre World Award ).

Musicals include Higgins in MY FAIR LADY for McCoy Rigby and Santa Barbara CLO, ANNIE at MTW, KISS ME KATE for Reprise!, and others.

IPHIGENIE EN TAURIDE and OEDIPUS REX at The Metropolitan Opera, THE BOURGEOIS GENTLEMAN, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM with The Pasadena and Chicago Symphonies, and THE MERRY WIDOW for the LA Opera.

Leading roles at The Hartford Stage Company, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Yale Rep, Huntington Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, Denver Center, Intiman Theatre Seattle, among many others.

Officer McKae in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, and Steward in TITANIC

TV: HACKS, MODERN FAMILY, FRASIER, BEVERLY HILLS 90210, AWKWARD, SONOITORIOUS, etc.

Trained at The Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art

Monika Peña (Nancy) is grateful to make her debut at 5-Star Theatricals & to be reunited with Kari & Chris! Recent credits include; Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene, Moonlight), Grease (Sandy, Musical Theatre West; Patty Simcox, McCoy Rigby), The Sound Of Music (u/s performances as Maria, MRE), In the Heights (u/s performances as Vanessa, MRE), and she just closed Rogers: The Musical (Peggy Carter/Starkettes) at Disney’s Hyperion Theater. Other favorite credits include: Lizzie, the musical (Lizzie Borden, Chance Theater), Violet (Violet, Chance), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza, Candlelight Pavilion), and Seussical (Mayzie, Candlelight). All her love to her hubby, Aaron & her incredible friends & family.

www.MonikaPena.com @singingvettech

Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper Off-Broadway: Rothschild & Sons, Lonesome Traveler, Julius Caesar. Regional: A Wicked Soul In Cherry Hill (Geffen), The Tempest (ASF),Once (Geva), Rounding Third (FST), House of Dreams (SDRep), Matilda (5Star) Sweeney Todd, Once, Shakespeare In Love (South Coast Rep) King Lear (Rubicon), Harvey (Laguna), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (SBCCLO), Side Show (La Jolla), Of Mice And Men, Side By Side By Sondheim, Sherlock Holmes, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Words By: Ira Gershwin (NCRT). TV: “Ghosts” (CBS) “The Connors” (ABC) “Fairly Oddparents” (Paramount+) “Danger Force” (nickelodeon) “Fuller House”(Netflix) “Superstore” (NBCUniversal) “Casual” (Hulu).

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Kirsten Adler (Bet) is thrilled to be making her 5-Star debut in such a fantastic show. Kirsten is a British-born junior in highschool, who is hoping to pursue a BFA in musical theater. Some of her favorite credits include: Cosette (Adult) in Les Miserables, Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda The Musical, Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka, Kathy Selden in Singin' In The Rain, and Fletcher Blake in Freaky Friday. Kirsten also performs with her school a capella choir, Abbe Road, and highschool dance team. She would love to thank the cast, crew, production team and her family and friends for their endless support and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Alexandra is delighted to be making her 5-Star debut! She recently graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from UC Irvine and currently works as a performer at the Disneyland Resort. Favorite credits include The Sound of Music (Sister Margaretta), A Chorus Line (Val), Into The Woods (Rapunzel) and The Last Five Years (Cathy). Special thanks to everyone at FSE talent as well as the whole 5-Star team! For Mom, Dad, Calle and Tierney.

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Delilah Bank (Youth Ensemble) is a 14 year-old Los Angeles native and is thrilled to be back at 5-Star Theatricals after being in Ragtime this past spring! Other favorite credits include: Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods), Holly Manson (Loserville - French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts), Little Boy (Oppenheimer - Rogue Machine Theatre). Thank you to the 5-Star team for this wonderful opportunity!

Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Alex has a BA in psychology from Yale University. He has had recurring guest star roles on SUBURGATORY, SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER, LAS VEGAS and WILL & GRACE, as well as guest stars and co-stars in almost every genre of episodic television. He has also appeared in many movies, national commercials, VO spots, and in musical theater & cabaret across the US & Norway. He loves encouraging people as an acting coach and as a volunteer leader in the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles and SGI-USA, a lay Buddhist group for peace, culture, and education. He is thrilled and grateful to become a new member of the 5-Star Theatricals family!

IG: @alexbolingmamasboy

Aaron Camitses (Fight Captain / Ensemble) is thrilled to be back for his fourth show at 5- Star Theatricals! Much love and blessings to my family, friends, and mentors. A special thank you to Valerie Ann. 5 Star credits include: Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Peter Pan. Other Theatre credits: A Comedy of Errors, The Bodyguard, The Pajama Game, Ghost: The Musical, Fame, Merrily we Roll Along, and Once Upon a Mattress.

@aaroncamitses

Janna joyfully returns to 5Star Theatricals, you may remember her in 5Star’s production of “Matilda” as Mrs. Wormwood.! Outside of performing live theatre, Janna keeps busy as a TV/ Film/commercial actress, audiobook narrator and Hot Yoga instructor.

Tours: Cinderella w/Lea Salonga (Broadway Asia),Divorce Party (Kravis Center,Parker Playhouse,El Portal), Wizard of Oz (CLO Tour), Music Man In Concert w/Shirley Jones.

Regional: South Coast Rep, La Mirada, Musical Theatre West, PVPA, CVRep, Ensemble Theatre Company, 3D Theatricals, California Music Circus, Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Playwrights Horizon, Fulton Opera House, Stages St. Louis, Stages Houston, Riverside Theatre, Arkansas Rep, Auditorium Theatre Chicago, and many more.

www.jannacardia.com @jannacardia

Jesus is a recent college graduate who has spent the last three years working on his craft. Jesus has had the opportunity to portray numerous characters such as Man 2 in Songs For a New World, William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Norbert Garstecki in The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Monsignor O'Hara in Sister Act, and Burrs in The Wild Party!

ZANDER CHIN (Charlie Bates / Oliver Cover) is excited to make his professional debut with 5-Star Theatricals! Zander is a singer, actor and voiceover artist who has had a passion for performing since the age of 5. With his acapella group, Squad Harmonix, he has performed at Carnegie Hall and The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. He was proud to be a part of America’s Youth Choir in the Emmy award winning Superbowl '23 Pregame performance of Ragged Old Flag. Thank you @DDOKIDS and @5startheatricals for giving him this opportunity!

Harry Cho (Noah Claypole / Ensemble) graduated from UC Irvine with a BFA in Musical theater. Harry recently performed as Aladdin in Disney Dreams an Enchanted Classic (Disney Cruise Line). Was the Swing on the Dinsey Magic (Disney Cruise Line). Himself in Holiday Follies (Theater SilCo). Danced with Filipino stars in Star Magic: Beyond the Star (Los, Angeles). Harry would like to thank his agent, Tiera, from Firestarter Entertainment for making all of this possible!

Instagram: @yrrahoch

Erika Mireya Cruz (Ensemble/Nancy Cover) is the most excited to be making her 5-Star Theatricals debut! Nat’l Tour: The Pout Pout Fish. Regional: American Idiot (Whatsername), Legally Blonde (Serena), Sister Act (Sister Mary Robert), West Side Story (Maria), and Evita (Eva Peron). Special thanks to the entire cast and the creative team for bringing me on such a fantastic project. Love to DDO, family, and friends for the endless support! B.F.A.: AMDA LA/NY

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Troy is an LA native who enjoys long walks on the beach, a nice Irish mule, and the simple pleasures of playing with all the doggies. He began singing and writing music at the age of 5 and in 2016 he earned his BA in Drama from UC Irvine. Favorite performed roles include: The Beast (Beauty and the Beast), The Baker (Into the Woods), Rooster (Annie), Billy Crocker (Anything Goes). Troy dedicates today’s performance to his mother, who was always his biggest supporter.

Randi De Marco (she/her) is thrilled to make her debut at 5-Star Theatricals with the company of Oliver! Some of her favorite theatre credits include The Secret Garden (Ahmanson Theatre, directed by Warren Carlyle), Evita (PVPA), and Kiki in Significant Other. As a VO artist, she can be heard as Twist Queen in Lol Surprise! Winter Fashion Show on Netflix. An experienced comedic performer, Randi performs monthly at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre with the musical sketch group Quick and Funny Musicals, which has garnered attention for their new short musical, A Picket Line. Randi is a proud Story Pirate.

@randidemarco

Christopher James Hester is thrilled to make his 5-Star Theatricals debut! Recent credits include Omar (LA opera), Carmen Jones (Santa Barbara Ensemble Theater), Disneys “Philly Phonics” (Disneyland Resort), Sound of Music (La Mirada Theater), Polar Express (Perris CA), and solo performances at “Broadway at the Bourbon room”. Hester also is featured in music videos (Friday) and National commercials (Torrid). In addition to entertainment, Hester holds a masters degree from Boston Conservatory in vocal pedagogy and maintains a private voice studio in the Los Angeles area.

Rachel is thrilled to be doing their first production with 5 Star! Select credits include Escape to Margaritaville National Tour (Ensemble, u/s Tammy), West Side StoryInternational Tour (Swing, u/s Anybodys), Grease(Frenchy), Chicago (Roxie), West Side Story(Graziella), and Show Boat (Dancer, u/s Ellie May Chipley). Syracuse Musical Theatre BFA. They would like to thank this amazing creative team and their agents for this opportunity. Love to the Kay fam.

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Andrew is delighted to be back performing in his hometown of Thousand Oaks, after playing Uncle Fester in 5-Star’s production of The Addams Family last year. Fun fact, Andrew had one of his first professional credits next door at the Scherr Forum as Marcus Lyrics in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Cabrillo Music Theatre). Recent credits: Genie (Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular, Disney Cruise Line), Uncle Fester (The Addams Family, Welk Resort) Cowardly Lion (The Wizard of Oz, Lythgoe Productions/TACFA), Nicely-Nicely (Guys and Dolls, Musical Theatre West), Chef Louis (The Little Mermaid, Candlelight Dinner Theatre), LeFou (Beauty and the Beast, Plan-B/Anchorage Concert Association), Carnegie (Noël The Musical, 1st National Tour).

www.andrewmetzger.net

K.J. Rasheed began his acting career in Pittsburgh, PA at the age of 16, with the Carnegie-Mellon University “Action Players” as Hayward Patterson in Martin Duberman’s “In White America” in 1970. In a career in Television, Film and Theater that has spanned four decades, K.J. has performed with renown theatre troupes across the nation including NYMB Productions, “Godspell” (Lamar) 2023, The Lineage Performing Arts, “Pippin” (Charles) 2019, The Palos Verdes Performing Arts, “Music Man”, (Rock Island Salesman/Ensemble) 2016, Cornerstone Theatre "Bliss Point” (Wiley Post) 2015 and “Magic Fruit” (Leri) 2017, Kuntu Repertory Theatre, "Reachings" (Lee Meredith) 1988, The Williamsburg Players "Roar of the Greasepaint---Smell of the Crowd" (*Cocky) 1976, The National (Everyman’s) Street Theatre Tour "Singin' and Shoutin'" (Cain) at The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Summer Festival, 1978. K.J. earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech & Drama from Hampton University, VA in 1977 and was a Theater Arts instructor at Pittsburgh's Creative & Performing Arts High School 1986-1990. KJ also served as a Combat Engineer in the United States Army (Reserves) from 1986 to 1994.

Analía Romero (she/her) is very excited to make her 5 Theatricals debut. She has had the honor of playing Doc in Teatro San Diego's production of West Side Story, La Catrina and La Mariposa in La Lucha, LJPH 2023. Abuela Claudia In The Heights SDMT. The Beggar Woman in Sweeny Todd, CSULA. Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown, and Fruma Sara in Fiddler on the Roof. She has sung with the San Diego Opera, SACRA/PROFANA, various mariachi groups, and La Jolla Symphony Chorus. Analìa holds an M.M. in Afro-Latin music from Cal State L.A. B.A. in Music and minored in Arts and Cultural Management at Northern Arizona University. She would like to thank her husband Ruben, her son Aaron and loving family for their constant guidance. She is represented by FSE talent.

IG: @analiaromero01

Clare is thrilled to make her 5-Star debut in OLIVER! A graduate of the UCLA Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program, she has played to audiences great and small across the Los Angeles area. Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theatricum Botanicum), Trump in Space (Second City), Neil Simon’s Musical Fools (Open Fist). Television: SEAL Team (CBS). Many thanks to her fiancé, loving parents, and super agent Jeff for their support.

Rianny Vasquez is delighted to be returning to 5 Star Theatricals and joining this brilliant cast of OLIVER! She is a BFA graduate from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). Recent shows include: Jan in Grease (La Mirada Theatre), The Addams Family (5 Star Theatricals) and Reuben’s wife and Narrator U/S in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (La Mirada Theatre). She wants to express immense gratitude to her family and friends for their invaluable love and support. A special thanks to her dog, Dallas. And thank you, theatergoers, for coming out and supporting the magic of live theatre!

Oliver Stellan (Ensemble/Artful Dodger Cover) is thrilled to be onstage and working with 5-Star Theatricals! Recently, Oliver was seen as Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family in Sacramento (Broadway Music Circus) and as a Royal Child in the King and I (MRE/La Mirada Theatre). While he loves being on stage performing, he also likes gaming, skateboarding, and drawing during his off times. He’d like to thank everyone in the staff, production crew, and his cast mates for the opportunity and experience. He’d also like to thank his friends and family for always being so supportive!!

Elodie is thrilled to make her debut with 5Star Theatricals. She is a 5th grader in Santa Monica. Credits include- Musicals: What Do You Do With An Idea (Big Idea), Interlochen Arts Academy; Matilda (Matilda), Morgan Wixson Theater; Newsies (Les), Theater Palisades; Aladdin (Omar), Theater Palisades. Movie Soundtracks: 'It' (soloist) 'It 2', 'Spiderhead', 'Home Sweet Home Alone'. Thank you to Mum, Dad, Will, Anna, Charley, Dana, Alison, Kathy F, Kathy L, Pete and the entire cast, creative and production team.

Ryan Bohmholdt is overjoyed to have joined 5-Star Theatricals’ production of OLIVER!. This is his debut in professional theatre. Past performances in theatre camps and school productions include Frozen Jr., Into the Woods Jr., Seussical Jr., and others. Thank you to my music teachers, parents, family, and friends for your love and support! For MOM and DAD.

Harrington Gwin is ecstatic to be onstage with 5-Star Theatricals again! He recently appeared in RAGTIME (5-Star Theatricals), and in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE (Edmund, YAE), LION KING JR. (Simba, Simi ARTS), 13: THE MUSICAL (Ben, Panic! Productions), and DESCENDANTS (Jafar, YAE), as well as BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Beast, Hillcrest) among other favorites. He thanks the entire production team!

Malia is thrilled to be a part of the 5-star theatrical production of Oliver. She has performed in musical theater and danced since she was 5. Malia is an invited soloist for concerts with the Moorpark Symphony Orchestra and sings in the 5-Star Starlight’s Kids Choir. She played Young Nala in Lion King Jr. (HSAC), and she is playing Matilda, in Matilda the Musical Jr., she was in Shrek the Musical Jr., and Seussical the Musical Jr. Malia enjoys singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” with her sister at community events, playing soccer, loves animals, and spending time with her loved ones.

Charley Rowan McCain is thrilled to be making her 5-Star debut in OLIVER! She is 10 years old and in 5th grade at Will Rogers in Santa Monica. Recent stage credits include playing Matilda in Matilda the Musical at The Morgan-Wixson Theatre where she also performed in Charlotte’s Web, Bedtime Stories, and Frozen, Jr. She also works in commercials, TV, and film and was recently on “NCIS”, “S.W.A.T”, “Erin & Aaron” and is in A24’s upcoming film, “MaXXXine”. A massive thanks to everyone working on this show including her friend Elodie and to her mom, dad, Mak, CESD team, Morgan-Wixson fam, Mr. B, and all of her amazing friends who continually support her. Enjoy the show!

Jaran Real is extremely excited to make his debut performance with 5-Star Theatricals and he is beyond thrilled to share the stage with this exceptionally talented cast and crew! He’s been in numerous productions, which includes his recent role as Buttons in Disney’s Newsies. Off stage, he is currently working as co-choreographer on Aladdin Jr. Jaran is grateful to all his trainers and gives thanks to his family for their endless support.

@_jaran.phoenix_

Bayley is thrilled to be in Oliver with all of her friends and especially her brother, Josh! She would like to thank her fellow cast-mates, as well as Kari, Christopher, and Anthony for this amazing opportunity. Bayley has appeared in numerous productions, including ‘Anna’ in Frozen the Musical, ‘Sally’ in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, ‘Matilda’ in Matilda, ‘Young Fiona' in Shrek the Musical and many more. She would like to thank Bartlett/Carter Management and her family and friends for always being there for her and supporting her love of musical theatre. Enjoy the show!

Joshua eats, sleeps and breathes musical theatre. He is so grateful to everyone at 5 Star to be a part of this production, and the opportunity to share the stage with his sister Bayley! Joshua has been seen as ‘Fritz’ in the The Nutcracker, ’Gavroche’ in Les Miserables, ‘Young Charlie’ in Kinky Boots,’ Olaf’ in Frozen, ‘Jo- Jo’ in Seussical the Musical, ‘Winthrop’ in The Music Man, ‘and Jack’ in Into the Woods. He would like thank his friends and family for their love and support. Enjoy the show!

Darby Winn is so excited to part of OLIVER! at such an awesome venue! Most recently, Darby performed a 6-week run as Tim in Moose On The Loose at Theater West, as well as guest-starring on the Nickelodeon show, “The Really Loud House” and “Spidey and His Amazing Friends”. Some of his favorite roles include: Pugsley in The Addams Family, Les in Newsies and Brandon in Legally Blonde. Darby is thrilled to “consider himself” part of this incredible cast.

Michael Zampino (Ensemble) Michael is excited to make his 5-Star Theatricals debut in OLIVER! His credits include Sebastian in THE LITTLE MERMAID and Fritz in THE NUTCRACKER. Michael is an award-winning competitive dancer and a member of Exceleration Studios Company. His film credits include DUCK and UNIQUE BEAUTY. When he's not performing, Michael's other passion is basketball. He's a die-hard Philadelphia 76ers fan! Michael would like to thank his family and friends for all their love and support.

Kari Hayter is a professional director and educator based in Southern California. She has directed for South Coast Repertory, McCoy/Rigby Entertainment, 3D Theatricals, CCAE Theatricals, Musical Theatre West, The Chance Theatre, International City Theatre, and the Valley Performing Arts Center. As an educator she has taught and/or directed at USC, Chapman University, AMDA/Los Angeles, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Northridge, Cal State Long Beach, Citrus College, Saddleback College and Riverside Community College. Kari was nominated for the 28th Annual LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award Best Direction of a Musical for both Parade at the Chance Theatre and Urinetown, The Musical for Coeurage Theatre Company. She was also nominated for the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for theatrical excellence in 2016 for Direction of Urinetown the Musical. Kari most recently directed Grease (McCoy Rigby Entertainment), A Light in the Piazza (The California Center for the Arts, San Diego Critics Circle Best Director Nomination), Marry Me a Little and Tick Tick Boom (ICT) and Striking 12 (Chance Theatre/Best Direction Nomination, OC Theatre Guild).

Current/Future projects: Women of Zalongo, a new play by Maria Cominis (National Endowment of the Arts Grant 2022, HB Studio Residency/NYC), Oliver (5 Star Theatricals)

She is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.

Christopher M. Albrecht has a B.A. in Dance from UCLA, and graduated with honors in Dance Composition. He's spent the last 15 years as a Teaching Artist and Choreographer specializing in Musical Theater Dance. Favorite credits include: GREASE with La Mirada/McCoy Rigby; Urinetown with the Coeurage Theater Company; Rock of Ages with Summer Repertory Theater; Hairspray and EVITA with PVPA/Norris Theater, West Side Story with TACFA’s Broadway in the Park; Cabaret at CSULB; FOLLIES at Cypress College; Hairspray / Drowsy Chaperone / Sister Act with Torrance Theater Company; and She Loves Me and Hairspray with the Chance Theater.

Anthony Lucca is an award winning music director, orchestrator, and arranger, who develops and music directs new works for theatre and film. World premieres include BRONCO BILLY (Skylight Theatre Company, LA Drama Critic's Circle Award for Best Musical Direction), MUTT HOUSE (Kirk Douglas Theater), CULT OF LOVE (IAMA Theatre Company), INTO LIGHT (short-film), and workshop productions of new musical theatre in Los Angeles and New York City. He recently music directed CINDERELLA (5-Star Theatricals).

Additional credits include: West Coast Premiere of CALVIN BERGER (Colony Theatre Company), SOMETHING ROTTEN!, MAMMA MIA! (5-Star Theatricals), SIDEWAYS IN CONCERT (Via Reggia Productions), EVITA IN CONCERT (Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center), MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, SHE LOVES ME (Actor's Co-Op), HONEYMOON IN VEGAS (Musical Theatre Guild), ASSASSINS (Red Blanket Productions, Stage Raw Nominee).

As a guest artist, he has worked with middle school, high school students, as well as collegiate and also teaches and music directs for the Rubicon Theatre Company's Summer Youth Program, Loyola Marymount University, and is an adjunct faculty member at USC School of Dramatic Arts.

5-Star: Addams Family; Newsies; Something Rotten!; MAMMA MIA!; The Music Man; West Side Story; Matilda; Shrek the Musical; Beauty and the Beast; The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Joseph… Technicolor Dreamcoat; Peter Pan. Broadway: Inherit the Wind; Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance; How the Grinch Stole Christmas; Legally Blonde (Workshop). Geffen Playhouse: The Lonely Few. South Coast Repertory: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon; A Christmas Carol (2014-2021); Junie B Jones Is Not a Crook; Abundance; Amadeus; Pinocchio. Stages St. Louis: Aida. Geva Theatre Center: The Wizard of Oz. 3-D Theatricals: Newsies; The Secret Garden. Musical Theatre West: Oliver!. Sound Stage LIVE!: The Little Mermaid. ACT of CT: MAMMA MIA!. A Noise Within: Man of La Mancha. Theatre By The Sea: West Side Story; Sister Act. Ocean State Theatre Company: Guys and Dolls; The Sound of Music. Ogunquit Playhouse: Joseph… Technicolor Dreamcoat. North Shore Music Theatre: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Joseph… Technicolor Dreamcoat. Paper Mill Playhouse: Miracle Worker. Old Globe: The Times They Are A-Changin’. Radio City Music Hall: Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. New York University (Department PSM): Little Shop of Horrors; The School for Scandal; The Crucible; Yikes!; 7 original works. TV: “Why Women Kill”. Education: MA, Educational Theatre in Colleges and Communities, New York University. For Mama, Mychal Adair-Lynch and Dad.

Instagram: @teekrisp. www.taliakrispel.com

5-Star: Hunchback of Notre Dame, Shrek, Matilda, West Side Story, Music Man, MAMMA MIA!, Something Rotten, Newsies, and The Addams Family; Geffen Playhouse: The Lonely Few (starring Lauren Patten & Ciara Renée); Forestburgh Playhouse: Misery, Jersey Boys, The Addams Family, Matilda, Spamalot, and The Absolutely Brightness of Leonard Pelkey; Rubicon Theatre: The Gin Game; 3DT: Newsies, Wolf Trap’s Summer 2021 Season; South Coast Repertory: She Loves Me, Sweeney Todd, Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook and A Christmas Carol; Bay Street Theater: The Prompter (starring Tovah Feldshuh); Paper Mill Playhouse: The Honeymooners; Second Stage Theatre: King Liz; The York Theatre Company: Wonderland; Hip to Hip Theatre: As You Like It and Julius Caesar; and Weathervane Playhouse: Pippin, 42nd Street, A Chorus Line, Merrily We Roll Along, Blood Brothers, Avenue Q, South Pacific, and Peter and the Starcatcher. Thank you to the 5-Star Team for their continued dedication to bringing the arts back safely.

Michael Donovan is the recipient of 9 Artios awards, presented by the Casting Society of America for Outstanding Achievement in casting. Richie Ferris has 3 Artios awards. The company’s credits include shows produced at the Ahmanson Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum, the Hollywood Bowl, the Wallis Annenberg, Pasadena Playhouse, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Geffen Playhouse, the Getty Villa, the Soraya, Laguna Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, the Garry Marshall Theatre, Ebony Repertory Theatre, San Francisco Symphony, Arizona Theatre Company, Arkansas Rep, Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Indiana Rep, the Totem Pole Playhouse, and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Other credits include numerous films, TV shows and commercials. Michael is President of the Board for the Foundation for New American Musicals, and serves on the Board for Camp Bravo.

Richie has been casting with Michael Donovan Casting for over 11 years, and has been casting for 5-Star Theatricals since this summer's production of CINDERELLA! He is the recipient of 3 Artios awards, presented by the Casting Society of America for Outstanding Achievement in casting. He has worked on the casting of well over 400 projects, including shows produced at such venues as the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Ensemble Theatre Company, The Hollywood Bowl, Pasadena Playhouse, Walt Disney Concert Hall, International City Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, La Mirada Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, The Theatre @ Boston Court, and many more as well as several national tours, numerous films, and TV series.

@richie_ferris @michaeldonovancasting