2024 Summer of Musicals
June - August 2024
Cultural District
Benedum Center
MAGICAL! A ROOF-RAISING, TOE-TAPPING, HIGH-FLYING EXTRAVAGANZA!
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received seven Tony Award® nominations, including Best Musical. MARY POPPINS is an enchanting mix of irresistible story, breathtaking dance numbers, astonishing special effects and unforgettable songs including “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” “Step in Time” and “A Spoonful of Sugar.”
Lindsey Bliven (Mary Poppins) is thrilled to be returning to Cherry Tree Lane! This will be her fourth production and she couldn’t be happier being a part of this magnificent show! National Tours- Mary Poppins, A Chorus Line, Oklahoma!, The Wizard of Oz. Regional- Oklahoma! (Laurey), Mary Poppins (Mary), Walnut Street, Music Theatre of Wichita, Singin’ in the Rain, (Kathy cover, perf), Steel Magnolias, (Shelby), and…Forum, (Philia). Thanks and love to Linda, Harden-Curtis, Pittsburgh CLO, mom, dad, Gigi, Jason. ‘Reach for the stars!’
Ben Bogen (Robertson Ay) is beyond overjoyed to be making his Pittsburgh CLO debut this summer! A rising senior B.F.A Musical Theatre major at The University of Michigan, credits include: The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), Cabaret (Bobby). Other credits: Xanadu (Terpsicore), Spring Awakening (Georg) and A Chorus Line (Mark). Proud new member of Actors Equity! Endless thanks to friends, family, and Linda for this opportunity. GO BLUE!
Susan Cella (Mrs. Brill, Bird Woman) is thrilled to return to Pittsburgh CLO for her 7th season. BROADWAY: The Graduate, Crazy He Calls Me, Me and my Girl, Evita, On the Twentieth Century, Allegro, Lady in the Dark. NATIONAL TOURS: Fiddler, Hairspray, 42nd Street, La Cage aux Folles, Me and my Girl, Can-Can. OFF-BROADWAY: Hello Muddah…, Mayor, Jacques Brel. REGIONAL: over 35 productions. FILM/TV: “Person of Interest,” “Law and Order,” “The Sopranos,” “All my Children,” “Hi Honey I’m Home,” The Tavern, The Astronaut’s Wife, “Follies,” “A Sondheim Celebration.” Thank you Van and Lori.
Clare Chiusano (Jane Banks) 11, of Cranberry Twp, will be a seventh grader this fall. She started at the Pittsburgh CLO Academy in the summer of 2012. Shows include: Singin’ in the Rain, Seussical (JoJo), Hairspray, and Peter Pan Jr. (Tinkerbell). Clare is overjoyed to be part of Mary Poppins. Clare would like to express thanks to her teachers, friends and family for their support.
J. Anthony Crane (George Banks) is quite excited to be making his Pittsburgh CLO debut. He Loves Pittsburgh! Recent credits include: Broadway: The Country House (MTC), The Winslow Boy (Roundabout) Sight Unseen (MTC), Butley (Booth). Off-Broadway/ Regional: Scar in The Lion King (Nat’l Tour) and Harold in The Music Man (TUTS), Spamalot (Wynn Las Vegas), The Odd Couple (Dallas Theater Center), and many others, including The Humana Festival, CATF, Papermill Playhouse, Cleveland Playhouse, The Old Globe, PRT, and Capital Repertory. Numerous Film and TV including “The Big Easy” for USA. For Susan Ellen.
Erin Dilly (Winifred Banks) Dilly’s extensive Broadway credits include: A Christmas Story, Nice Work, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Tony Award Nomination), Into the Woods, The Boys from Syracuse, Follies. Off-Broadway: Babes In Arms, Fiorello! (Encores!), National Tours: South Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, Martin Guerre (Helen Hayes Award Nomination). TV: “Person of Interest” “Boardwalk Empire,” “The Good Wife,” “Gossip Girl,” “Nurse Jackie,” “Mysteries of Laura ” and all 3 “Law & Orders”. Film: “Julie and Julia,” “Too Big to Fail,” among others.
David Elder (Bert) Pittsburgh CLO- Singin’ in the Rain (Don Lockwood), Curtains (Bobby Pepper). Broadway/NY- Curtains (Bobby), 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor- Astaire and Outer Critic Noms.), Kiss Me, Kate (Bill/Lucentio), Titanic, the Musical (Frederick Fleet), Strike Up The Band opposite Kristen Chenoweth for Encores!, Once Upon a Matress (Sir Harry), Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy), Beauty and The Beast and Guys and Dolls. Upcoming role- Edward Bloom in Big Fish for OKC Lyric. Anything Can Happen If You Let It!!!!
Tim Hartman (Admiral Boom, Bank Chairman) Broadway: A Tale of Two Cities and Finian’s Rainbow. Regional Theater: C.S. Lewis in Shadowlands, Don Quixote in The Man of La Mancha and Daddy Warbucks in Annie. Other favorite roles include, Thenardier in Les Miz, Hook in Peter Pan, Falstaff in Henry IV , and the Monster in Young Frankenstein. Film: “Silence of the Lambs,” “The Mothman Prophecies,” “The Piano Lesson” and “The Fault in our Stars.” Tim is also an award-winning storyteller and cartoonist. timhartman.com
Mason Alexander Park (Queen Victoria, Miss Smythe, Miss Andrew) Mason first burst onto the small screen in Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” and has amassed a multitude of impressive credits spanning television, film and stage. He was introduced to Pittsburgh CLO through the National High School Musical Theater Awards, during which time he was featured on PBS’s reality series “Broadway or Bust.” He recently performed at the Kennedy Center in D.C. as the 2013 Presidential Scholar in the Arts for Musical Theatre, which featured him in the PBS documentary, “Becoming an Artist.” www.masonapark.com
Mario Williams (Michael Banks) is thrilled to be playing Michael Banks this summer with the Pittsburgh CLO. He has appeared in the Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol the past 3 years. Mario is a fourth grader at St. Louise de Marillac in Upper St. Clair. He is in his third year of studies at the Pittsburgh CLO Academy. He gives a huge thank you to his teachers and his whole family for being his biggest fans!
Danny Bevins (Von Hussler, Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to Pittsburgh CLO! Audiences may remember him from last year’s Legally Blonde, as Nikos, the flamboyant pool boy. Professionally, Danny has worked at The Muny, Music Theatre of Wichita, Artpark, and Pittsburgh CLO. He would like to thank his parents, Laura and Lynn, family, friends, Elon, DGRW, and Emma for their constant support and guidance.
Keely Beirne (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at the gorgeous Benedum! Recent Credits: Nat’l Tours of Smokey Joe’s Cafe & Memphis, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Ruth), 42nd Street, and Phantom at Pittsburgh CLO and Hairspray at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Many thanks to BLOC, cast, crew, loving family and wonderful Pittsburgh CLO staff! BFA Penn State. www.keelybeirne.com
Lindsey Bracco (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on her dream stage! Pittsburgh CLO: Footloose, Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, Curtains, The Producers. Other credits: Spamalot, Beauty...(Babette), 42nd Street (Annie), White Christmas (Rhoda), Guys and Dolls, Joseph...Dreamcoat and Hello, Dolly! FILM/TV; ABC Family, “Lovestruck, the Musical.” PPU Graduate. Special thanks to Pittsburgh CLO, NSK, family and friends. Love to Mom, Dad and Justin. This is for you, Aunt.
Ryan Cavanaugh (Policeman, Ensemble) Pittsburgh native a former Pittsburgh CLO Mini Star, Ryan grew up performing as a child/teen with Pittsburgh CLO: Joseph...Dreamcoat, Bye Bye Birdie, Casper, The Wizard of Oz. NYC Theatre: Lincoln Center, TownHall, The Players Theatre. Regional Theatre: Goodspeed Opera House, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Palace Theatre. National: Damn Yankees, Click Clack Moo. Love to my supportive family, The NSU, Pittsburgh CLO and Jenna! www.RyanCavanaugh.net
Ixchel Cuellar (Ensemble) is a rising senior in the B.F.A. Musical Theatre Program at Penn State, and is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful ensemble! University credits: Avenue Q, Leonard Bernstein’s Mass, Funk it up About Nothin’, and Into the Woods. A huge shout out to her parents, Misfits, and wonderful roommates, without whom her life would not be possible.
Lucas Fedele (Ensemble) National Tours: Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby, Ensemble), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Regional: Arena Stage’s Oklahoma! (Ike Skidmore), Drury Lane, KC Starlight, WVPT, PMT, and most importantly a dozen productions right here for Pittsburgh CLO. He would like to thank his incredibly gifted and generous and loving family under the Benedum roof for another awesome summer. Toujours, á ma fleur.
Michael Graceffa (Park Keeper, Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making his Pittsburgh CLO debut! National Tours: Catch Me If You Can. Favorite roles: Bernardo in West Side Story, Stew Pot in South Pacific. Regional: NSMT, MTWichita, Westchester Broadway, HLTC, Palace Theatre, Reagle Music Theatre. Upcoming: Music Man, Young Frankenstein - MSMT. Vassar College Alum. Love to Mom and Dad.
Kate Johnson (Annie, Ensemble) is so thrilled to be performing in Mary Poppins, Man of La Mancha, and Gypsy this summer! After that she will head to St. Louis to perform in Oklahoma! at The Muny. She is a rising senior at Penn State University, WE ARE! Thanks and love to my Mom, Dad, Mary Saunders-Barton and 708E.
L’ogan J’ones (Ensemble) is really jazzed to be back in Pittsburgh for the summer! Pittsburgh CLO: Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, Footloose. Additional: Sonny in Grease at the St Louis Muny, and Bobby in Crazy for You while at the University of Michigan where he just received a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with a minor in global theatre and ethnic studies. Go Blue!
Brooke Lacy (Fannie, Ensemble) is honored and thrilled to be a part of Pittsburgh CLO’s amazing summer season! Favorite credits: Julie Jordan in Carousel (University of Oklahoma), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph...Dreamcoat (MTWichita), and Laker Girl in Spamalot (MTWichita). Tremendous love and thanks go out to her family, the Christ family, her professors at OU, Harden-Curtis, and Pittsburgh CLO for this amazing opportunity! Be the Sun!
Isabelle McCalla (Mrs. Corry, Dance Captain, Ensemble) is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan. She thrilled to be returning to Pittsburgh CLO in the company of Mary Poppins. Previous Pittsburgh CLO credits include Legally Blonde (Pilar), Singin’ in the Rain (Zelda Zanders), and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Sarah), among others. Other regional credits include the Muny (West Side Story and Aladdin).
Connor McRory (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Benedum stage for his fourth summer! Credits include Holiday Inn (MUNY) Young Frankenstein (MSMT), Spring Awakening (Penn. Centre Stage), Spamalot, Seven Brides, Phantom, Sunset Blvd., A Chorus Line, Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, 42nd Street (PCLO). Mr. McRory is a graduate of Penn State University BFA Musical Theatre. AEA Proud. Connormcrory.com
Mallory Michaellann (Miss Lark, Ensemble) is entering her senior year in the BFA Musical Theatre program at the University of Michigan. She could not be more excited to return to Pittsburgh CLO and share the stage con su perro pequeño, Taco Enchilada. Credits include: Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, Footloose (Pittsburgh CLO). Cabaret, The Music Man (University of Michigan). Thanks Mommy, Daddy, and my loving Scott.
Alle-Faye Monka (Ensemble) Excited to be performing at Pittsburgh CLO this summer! Previous top credits include the National Tour of A Chorus Line (Tricia), Idaho (Ida Dunn), Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit), 42nd Street (Phyllis), Annie (Connie Boylan), and The Wizard of Oz. University of Michigan BFA. Thank you to all the creatives, the Maloneys and my loving family.
Joseph Sammour (Ensemble) Pittsburgh CLO debut. Joseph is currently pursuing a B.F.A in Musical Theatre at The University of Michigan. Chicago Shakespeare Theater: Gypsy (Yonkers), Seussical (Wickersham); Additional: The Music Man, Kiss Me, Kate. Proud new member of Actor’s Equity. Go Blue!
Cameron Scot Slusser (Neleus, Valentine, Ensemble) is excited to make his Pittsburgh CLO debut! Credits include: Mary Poppins, How to Succeed, Hello Dolly. He is a recent graduate of the Musical Theater program at Temple University in Philadelphia. Temple credits: Claude in Hair, Will Parker in Oklahoma!, Bobby Strong in Urinetown, and Mike Costa in A Chorus Line. Love to his Mom, family and Gian. www.cameronslusser.com
Blake Stadnik (Northbrook, Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning home to make his Pittsburgh CLO debut. Blake received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State. Credits; Marius: Les Miserablés (North Shore MT and the Fulton) & Claude: Hair (Maine State MT) Blake will be playing Billy Lawlor in the upcoming national tour of 42nd Street. Thanks to everyone at CLO and his wonderful family.
Emily Trumble (Katie Nanna, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Pittsburgh CLO debut! A native of Berkeley, California, some favorite regional credits include: The Muny, Berkeley Rep, The Wagon Wheel Theater, and the California Shakespeare Festival. Emily is a recent graduate of the College Conservatory of Music. As always, for Mom and Maddy.
Linda Goodrich (Director / Choreographer) has directed and choreographed throughout the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Pittsburgh CLO -Singin’ in the Rain. NYC credits include Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall and NYMF. Other theatres: Goodspeed Opera House, PaperMill Playhouse, Walnut Street Theatre, Music Theatre Wichita, TUTS, Seattle’s 5th Avenue, Sacramento Music Circus, the MUNY, St. Louis Rep., La Mirada, and Cincinnati Playhouse. Performed in Broadway and National tours of Cabaret, and staged European tour. New works developed, directed and choreographed: A Good Boy, Gibson Fleck, and Dance with Me with Graham Russell of Air Supply. Professor in the Dept. of Musical Theatre at the Univ. of Michigan.
Paul Rubin (Flying Sequence Choreographer) Paul’s career of choreographing flying and aerial sequences spans four decades. Broadway credits include: Wicked, Doctor Zhivago, Curtains with David Hyde Pierce, The Pirate Queen, Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan, Kiss Me, Kate, Frozen, The Green Bird, Dance of the Vampires, Fiddler on the Roof and Saturday Night Fever. International and Touring Productions include Tori Amos’ The Light Princess (National Theatre, London), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Holland, Moscow, Tokyo and the U.S.), 9 to 5 the Musical, Spamalot, Aladdin, Dora the Explorer LIVE, SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical , Seussical the Musical and Scooby-Doo Live. Television credits include “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” “CNN,” A&E’s “Peter Pan, and “The Tony Awards.” Paul lives in New York with his wife Katie and daughter Juliette. www.TheFlyGuy.com Twitter @theflyguy
Tom Helm (Musical Director) happily returns for his 20th Pittsburgh CLO season, having conducted more than 60 productions. His other adventures include conducting the Broadway productions of the Brigadoon revival, CATS, Me and My Girl, Les Misérables and Souvenir. Tom was musical director of the first national tour of CATS, Radio City’s 5-6-7-8 Dance!, and television productions of Mornings at Seven and Crazy For You. Tom supervised touring productions of Me and My Girl, Dora the Explorer, Diego Live, Rugrats and Madagascar. He has also been music director of some 50 Paper Mill Playhouse productions, among other regional and national theatres.
Timothy R. Mackabee (Scenic Designer) Pittsburgh CLO: debut. Broadway: The Elephant Man (starring Bradley Cooper), Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth (dir. Spike Lee). West End: The Elephant Man. Off-Broadway: Heathers The Musical, Lincoln Center Theatre, Public Theatre, Atlantic Theatre Co., Cherry Lane, Ars Nova. Opera: Paul’s Case, Tosca. Film/TV: "Gotham," "Smash," "The Today Show." Education: North Carolina School of the Arts, Yale School of Drama. timothymackabeedesign.com
Andrew David Ostrowski (Lighting Designer) National credits: The Asolo, Virginia Stage, North Shore Music Theater, George Street Playhouse, Merrimack Rep., The Arden, Spoleto Festival USA, Madison Opera, Dallas Summer Musicals, amongst others. International credits include productions in France, Sweden, Scotland and Ireland. Local credits: City Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater, PICT, Pittsburgh Ballet, Pittsburgh Opera, The REP, and many others. Andy resides in Pittsburgh and is an adjunct instructor for Point Park University and a freelance Lighting Designer for hire. www.tfpld.com
J. Jason Daunter (Production Stage Manager) Jason is thrilled to be joining the Pittsburgh CLO family this summer! Broadway Credits: Wicked, Cyrano de Bergerac (starring Kevin Kline), and Glory Days. National Tours: Wicked, Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Joseph…Dreamcoat, and A Christmas Carol. Jason is one of the nations leading advocates on Educational Theatre and speaks yearly to thousands of high school students across the country. Proud member of Actors Equity. Jasondaunter.com
Gail Baldoni (Costume Coordinator) 2015 Gail’s 10th Pittsburgh CLO season. New York City Opera’s Wonderful Town, New York Philharmonic’s My Fair Lady, Emmy nominated designer for Another World. Regionally for Papermill Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera, The Ahmanson Theater, The Boston Ballet, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Riverside Theatre and Cape Playhouse. 13 Off-Broadway shows. The Rockettes, Disney on Ice and Ringling Bros. Circus are other favorite projects.
Daniel Koye (Hair Designer) Broadway: Love Letters, Cinderella, Trip to Bountiful, Follies, Hair, Book of Mormon, Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages, Curtins, Chicago, Gypsy, and Spring Awakening. Film/Television: "Trip to Bountiful," "Royal Pains," "Blue Bloods." Clients~ Vanessa Williams, Carly Rae Jepsen, Cicely Tyson, Mia Farrow, Carl Burnett, Candis Bergen, Cuba Gooding Jr, Dan Stevens, Jessica Chastain, Heidi Klum, Seal, Susan Lucci, Carol Channing, Elaine Paige. www.dkoye.com
Jeffrey Small (Associate Lighting Designer) returns to Pittsburgh CLO for his sixth summer season! Selected Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Westport Country Playhouse, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Goodspeed Musicals, Asolo Rep, Long Wharf Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The Pittsburgh Public Theatre, and City Theatre Company. Live Events: “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “New Year’s Eve in Times Square.” TV: Comedy Central’s “Night of Too Many Stars” (2015), NBC’s “Peter Pan Live!”
Alicia Reece (Assistant Stage Manager) Now entering her 5th Summer with Pittsburgh CLO, “Lish” spends her “off-season,” as the Stage Manager for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Originally from Illinois, and having worked extensively in regional theatre, Off-Broadway, and international touring, she is proud to now call Pittsburgh home. Shout out to the amazing tech staff. Love and thanks to “Jacquie!”
Mark a. Stys (Assistant Stage Manager) This is Mark’s 4th year with Pittsburgh CLO! Selected Credits: Broadway: Honeymoon in Vegas, Big Fish, Act One, Newsies. Paper Mill Playhouse: Oliver!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Sound of Music, A Chorus Line. Events: "Time Square New Years Eve Celebration" 2014 and 2015, "A Night of SeriousFun Celebrating the Legacy of Paul Newman."
TELSEY + COMPANY (Casting) Broadway/Tours: On Your Feet!, Hamilton, Something Rotten!, An American in Paris, Finding Neverland, The King and I, Hand to God, Kinky Boots, Wicked, If/Then, The Sound of Music, Newsies, Pippin, Motown, Rock of Ages, Million Dollar Quartet. Film: "Ricki and the Flash," "Focus," "The Last Five Years," "Song One," "A Most Violent Year," "Into the Woods." TV: “Flesh and Bone,” “Masters of Sex,” commercials. www.telseyandco.com
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Benedum Center
MAGICAL! A ROOF-RAISING, TOE-TAPPING, HIGH-FLYING EXTRAVAGANZA!
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received seven Tony Award® nominations, including Best Musical. MARY POPPINS is an enchanting mix of irresistible story, breathtaking dance numbers, astonishing special effects and unforgettable songs including “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” “Step in Time” and “A Spoonful of Sugar.”
Lindsey Bliven (Mary Poppins) is thrilled to be returning to Cherry Tree Lane! This will be her fourth production and she couldn’t be happier being a part of this magnificent show! National Tours- Mary Poppins, A Chorus Line, Oklahoma!, The Wizard of Oz. Regional- Oklahoma! (Laurey), Mary Poppins (Mary), Walnut Street, Music Theatre of Wichita, Singin’ in the Rain, (Kathy cover, perf), Steel Magnolias, (Shelby), and…Forum, (Philia). Thanks and love to Linda, Harden-Curtis, Pittsburgh CLO, mom, dad, Gigi, Jason. ‘Reach for the stars!’
Ben Bogen (Robertson Ay) is beyond overjoyed to be making his Pittsburgh CLO debut this summer! A rising senior B.F.A Musical Theatre major at The University of Michigan, credits include: The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), Cabaret (Bobby). Other credits: Xanadu (Terpsicore), Spring Awakening (Georg) and A Chorus Line (Mark). Proud new member of Actors Equity! Endless thanks to friends, family, and Linda for this opportunity. GO BLUE!
Susan Cella (Mrs. Brill, Bird Woman) is thrilled to return to Pittsburgh CLO for her 7th season. BROADWAY: The Graduate, Crazy He Calls Me, Me and my Girl, Evita, On the Twentieth Century, Allegro, Lady in the Dark. NATIONAL TOURS: Fiddler, Hairspray, 42nd Street, La Cage aux Folles, Me and my Girl, Can-Can. OFF-BROADWAY: Hello Muddah…, Mayor, Jacques Brel. REGIONAL: over 35 productions. FILM/TV: “Person of Interest,” “Law and Order,” “The Sopranos,” “All my Children,” “Hi Honey I’m Home,” The Tavern, The Astronaut’s Wife, “Follies,” “A Sondheim Celebration.” Thank you Van and Lori.
Clare Chiusano (Jane Banks) 11, of Cranberry Twp, will be a seventh grader this fall. She started at the Pittsburgh CLO Academy in the summer of 2012. Shows include: Singin’ in the Rain, Seussical (JoJo), Hairspray, and Peter Pan Jr. (Tinkerbell). Clare is overjoyed to be part of Mary Poppins. Clare would like to express thanks to her teachers, friends and family for their support.
J. Anthony Crane (George Banks) is quite excited to be making his Pittsburgh CLO debut. He Loves Pittsburgh! Recent credits include: Broadway: The Country House (MTC), The Winslow Boy (Roundabout) Sight Unseen (MTC), Butley (Booth). Off-Broadway/ Regional: Scar in The Lion King (Nat’l Tour) and Harold in The Music Man (TUTS), Spamalot (Wynn Las Vegas), The Odd Couple (Dallas Theater Center), and many others, including The Humana Festival, CATF, Papermill Playhouse, Cleveland Playhouse, The Old Globe, PRT, and Capital Repertory. Numerous Film and TV including “The Big Easy” for USA. For Susan Ellen.
Erin Dilly (Winifred Banks) Dilly’s extensive Broadway credits include: A Christmas Story, Nice Work, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Tony Award Nomination), Into the Woods, The Boys from Syracuse, Follies. Off-Broadway: Babes In Arms, Fiorello! (Encores!), National Tours: South Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, Martin Guerre (Helen Hayes Award Nomination). TV: “Person of Interest” “Boardwalk Empire,” “The Good Wife,” “Gossip Girl,” “Nurse Jackie,” “Mysteries of Laura ” and all 3 “Law & Orders”. Film: “Julie and Julia,” “Too Big to Fail,” among others.
David Elder (Bert) Pittsburgh CLO- Singin’ in the Rain (Don Lockwood), Curtains (Bobby Pepper). Broadway/NY- Curtains (Bobby), 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor- Astaire and Outer Critic Noms.), Kiss Me, Kate (Bill/Lucentio), Titanic, the Musical (Frederick Fleet), Strike Up The Band opposite Kristen Chenoweth for Encores!, Once Upon a Matress (Sir Harry), Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy), Beauty and The Beast and Guys and Dolls. Upcoming role- Edward Bloom in Big Fish for OKC Lyric. Anything Can Happen If You Let It!!!!
Tim Hartman (Admiral Boom, Bank Chairman) Broadway: A Tale of Two Cities and Finian’s Rainbow. Regional Theater: C.S. Lewis in Shadowlands, Don Quixote in The Man of La Mancha and Daddy Warbucks in Annie. Other favorite roles include, Thenardier in Les Miz, Hook in Peter Pan, Falstaff in Henry IV , and the Monster in Young Frankenstein. Film: “Silence of the Lambs,” “The Mothman Prophecies,” “The Piano Lesson” and “The Fault in our Stars.” Tim is also an award-winning storyteller and cartoonist. timhartman.com
Mason Alexander Park (Queen Victoria, Miss Smythe, Miss Andrew) Mason first burst onto the small screen in Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” and has amassed a multitude of impressive credits spanning television, film and stage. He was introduced to Pittsburgh CLO through the National High School Musical Theater Awards, during which time he was featured on PBS’s reality series “Broadway or Bust.” He recently performed at the Kennedy Center in D.C. as the 2013 Presidential Scholar in the Arts for Musical Theatre, which featured him in the PBS documentary, “Becoming an Artist.” www.masonapark.com
Mario Williams (Michael Banks) is thrilled to be playing Michael Banks this summer with the Pittsburgh CLO. He has appeared in the Pittsburgh CLO’s A Musical Christmas Carol the past 3 years. Mario is a fourth grader at St. Louise de Marillac in Upper St. Clair. He is in his third year of studies at the Pittsburgh CLO Academy. He gives a huge thank you to his teachers and his whole family for being his biggest fans!
Danny Bevins (Von Hussler, Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to Pittsburgh CLO! Audiences may remember him from last year’s Legally Blonde, as Nikos, the flamboyant pool boy. Professionally, Danny has worked at The Muny, Music Theatre of Wichita, Artpark, and Pittsburgh CLO. He would like to thank his parents, Laura and Lynn, family, friends, Elon, DGRW, and Emma for their constant support and guidance.
Keely Beirne (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at the gorgeous Benedum! Recent Credits: Nat’l Tours of Smokey Joe’s Cafe & Memphis, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Ruth), 42nd Street, and Phantom at Pittsburgh CLO and Hairspray at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Many thanks to BLOC, cast, crew, loving family and wonderful Pittsburgh CLO staff! BFA Penn State. www.keelybeirne.com
Lindsey Bracco (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on her dream stage! Pittsburgh CLO: Footloose, Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, Curtains, The Producers. Other credits: Spamalot, Beauty...(Babette), 42nd Street (Annie), White Christmas (Rhoda), Guys and Dolls, Joseph...Dreamcoat and Hello, Dolly! FILM/TV; ABC Family, “Lovestruck, the Musical.” PPU Graduate. Special thanks to Pittsburgh CLO, NSK, family and friends. Love to Mom, Dad and Justin. This is for you, Aunt.
Ryan Cavanaugh (Policeman, Ensemble) Pittsburgh native a former Pittsburgh CLO Mini Star, Ryan grew up performing as a child/teen with Pittsburgh CLO: Joseph...Dreamcoat, Bye Bye Birdie, Casper, The Wizard of Oz. NYC Theatre: Lincoln Center, TownHall, The Players Theatre. Regional Theatre: Goodspeed Opera House, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Palace Theatre. National: Damn Yankees, Click Clack Moo. Love to my supportive family, The NSU, Pittsburgh CLO and Jenna! www.RyanCavanaugh.net
Ixchel Cuellar (Ensemble) is a rising senior in the B.F.A. Musical Theatre Program at Penn State, and is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful ensemble! University credits: Avenue Q, Leonard Bernstein’s Mass, Funk it up About Nothin’, and Into the Woods. A huge shout out to her parents, Misfits, and wonderful roommates, without whom her life would not be possible.
Lucas Fedele (Ensemble) National Tours: Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby, Ensemble), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Regional: Arena Stage’s Oklahoma! (Ike Skidmore), Drury Lane, KC Starlight, WVPT, PMT, and most importantly a dozen productions right here for Pittsburgh CLO. He would like to thank his incredibly gifted and generous and loving family under the Benedum roof for another awesome summer. Toujours, á ma fleur.
Michael Graceffa (Park Keeper, Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making his Pittsburgh CLO debut! National Tours: Catch Me If You Can. Favorite roles: Bernardo in West Side Story, Stew Pot in South Pacific. Regional: NSMT, MTWichita, Westchester Broadway, HLTC, Palace Theatre, Reagle Music Theatre. Upcoming: Music Man, Young Frankenstein - MSMT. Vassar College Alum. Love to Mom and Dad.
Kate Johnson (Annie, Ensemble) is so thrilled to be performing in Mary Poppins, Man of La Mancha, and Gypsy this summer! After that she will head to St. Louis to perform in Oklahoma! at The Muny. She is a rising senior at Penn State University, WE ARE! Thanks and love to my Mom, Dad, Mary Saunders-Barton and 708E.
L’ogan J’ones (Ensemble) is really jazzed to be back in Pittsburgh for the summer! Pittsburgh CLO: Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, Footloose. Additional: Sonny in Grease at the St Louis Muny, and Bobby in Crazy for You while at the University of Michigan where he just received a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre with a minor in global theatre and ethnic studies. Go Blue!
Brooke Lacy (Fannie, Ensemble) is honored and thrilled to be a part of Pittsburgh CLO’s amazing summer season! Favorite credits: Julie Jordan in Carousel (University of Oklahoma), Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph...Dreamcoat (MTWichita), and Laker Girl in Spamalot (MTWichita). Tremendous love and thanks go out to her family, the Christ family, her professors at OU, Harden-Curtis, and Pittsburgh CLO for this amazing opportunity! Be the Sun!
Isabelle McCalla (Mrs. Corry, Dance Captain, Ensemble) is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan. She thrilled to be returning to Pittsburgh CLO in the company of Mary Poppins. Previous Pittsburgh CLO credits include Legally Blonde (Pilar), Singin’ in the Rain (Zelda Zanders), and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Sarah), among others. Other regional credits include the Muny (West Side Story and Aladdin).
Connor McRory (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Benedum stage for his fourth summer! Credits include Holiday Inn (MUNY) Young Frankenstein (MSMT), Spring Awakening (Penn. Centre Stage), Spamalot, Seven Brides, Phantom, Sunset Blvd., A Chorus Line, Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, 42nd Street (PCLO). Mr. McRory is a graduate of Penn State University BFA Musical Theatre. AEA Proud. Connormcrory.com
Mallory Michaellann (Miss Lark, Ensemble) is entering her senior year in the BFA Musical Theatre program at the University of Michigan. She could not be more excited to return to Pittsburgh CLO and share the stage con su perro pequeño, Taco Enchilada. Credits include: Singin’ in the Rain, Legally Blonde, Footloose (Pittsburgh CLO). Cabaret, The Music Man (University of Michigan). Thanks Mommy, Daddy, and my loving Scott.
Alle-Faye Monka (Ensemble) Excited to be performing at Pittsburgh CLO this summer! Previous top credits include the National Tour of A Chorus Line (Tricia), Idaho (Ida Dunn), Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit), 42nd Street (Phyllis), Annie (Connie Boylan), and The Wizard of Oz. University of Michigan BFA. Thank you to all the creatives, the Maloneys and my loving family.
Joseph Sammour (Ensemble) Pittsburgh CLO debut. Joseph is currently pursuing a B.F.A in Musical Theatre at The University of Michigan. Chicago Shakespeare Theater: Gypsy (Yonkers), Seussical (Wickersham); Additional: The Music Man, Kiss Me, Kate. Proud new member of Actor’s Equity. Go Blue!
Cameron Scot Slusser (Neleus, Valentine, Ensemble) is excited to make his Pittsburgh CLO debut! Credits include: Mary Poppins, How to Succeed, Hello Dolly. He is a recent graduate of the Musical Theater program at Temple University in Philadelphia. Temple credits: Claude in Hair, Will Parker in Oklahoma!, Bobby Strong in Urinetown, and Mike Costa in A Chorus Line. Love to his Mom, family and Gian. www.cameronslusser.com
Blake Stadnik (Northbrook, Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning home to make his Pittsburgh CLO debut. Blake received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State. Credits; Marius: Les Miserablés (North Shore MT and the Fulton) & Claude: Hair (Maine State MT) Blake will be playing Billy Lawlor in the upcoming national tour of 42nd Street. Thanks to everyone at CLO and his wonderful family.
Emily Trumble (Katie Nanna, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Pittsburgh CLO debut! A native of Berkeley, California, some favorite regional credits include: The Muny, Berkeley Rep, The Wagon Wheel Theater, and the California Shakespeare Festival. Emily is a recent graduate of the College Conservatory of Music. As always, for Mom and Maddy.
Linda Goodrich (Director / Choreographer) has directed and choreographed throughout the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Pittsburgh CLO -Singin’ in the Rain. NYC credits include Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall and NYMF. Other theatres: Goodspeed Opera House, PaperMill Playhouse, Walnut Street Theatre, Music Theatre Wichita, TUTS, Seattle’s 5th Avenue, Sacramento Music Circus, the MUNY, St. Louis Rep., La Mirada, and Cincinnati Playhouse. Performed in Broadway and National tours of Cabaret, and staged European tour. New works developed, directed and choreographed: A Good Boy, Gibson Fleck, and Dance with Me with Graham Russell of Air Supply. Professor in the Dept. of Musical Theatre at the Univ. of Michigan.
Paul Rubin (Flying Sequence Choreographer) Paul’s career of choreographing flying and aerial sequences spans four decades. Broadway credits include: Wicked, Doctor Zhivago, Curtains with David Hyde Pierce, The Pirate Queen, Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan, Kiss Me, Kate, Frozen, The Green Bird, Dance of the Vampires, Fiddler on the Roof and Saturday Night Fever. International and Touring Productions include Tori Amos’ The Light Princess (National Theatre, London), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Holland, Moscow, Tokyo and the U.S.), 9 to 5 the Musical, Spamalot, Aladdin, Dora the Explorer LIVE, SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical , Seussical the Musical and Scooby-Doo Live. Television credits include “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” “CNN,” A&E’s “Peter Pan, and “The Tony Awards.” Paul lives in New York with his wife Katie and daughter Juliette. www.TheFlyGuy.com Twitter @theflyguy
Tom Helm (Musical Director) happily returns for his 20th Pittsburgh CLO season, having conducted more than 60 productions. His other adventures include conducting the Broadway productions of the Brigadoon revival, CATS, Me and My Girl, Les Misérables and Souvenir. Tom was musical director of the first national tour of CATS, Radio City’s 5-6-7-8 Dance!, and television productions of Mornings at Seven and Crazy For You. Tom supervised touring productions of Me and My Girl, Dora the Explorer, Diego Live, Rugrats and Madagascar. He has also been music director of some 50 Paper Mill Playhouse productions, among other regional and national theatres.
Timothy R. Mackabee (Scenic Designer) Pittsburgh CLO: debut. Broadway: The Elephant Man (starring Bradley Cooper), Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth (dir. Spike Lee). West End: The Elephant Man. Off-Broadway: Heathers The Musical, Lincoln Center Theatre, Public Theatre, Atlantic Theatre Co., Cherry Lane, Ars Nova. Opera: Paul’s Case, Tosca. Film/TV: "Gotham," "Smash," "The Today Show." Education: North Carolina School of the Arts, Yale School of Drama. timothymackabeedesign.com
Andrew David Ostrowski (Lighting Designer) National credits: The Asolo, Virginia Stage, North Shore Music Theater, George Street Playhouse, Merrimack Rep., The Arden, Spoleto Festival USA, Madison Opera, Dallas Summer Musicals, amongst others. International credits include productions in France, Sweden, Scotland and Ireland. Local credits: City Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater, PICT, Pittsburgh Ballet, Pittsburgh Opera, The REP, and many others. Andy resides in Pittsburgh and is an adjunct instructor for Point Park University and a freelance Lighting Designer for hire. www.tfpld.com
J. Jason Daunter (Production Stage Manager) Jason is thrilled to be joining the Pittsburgh CLO family this summer! Broadway Credits: Wicked, Cyrano de Bergerac (starring Kevin Kline), and Glory Days. National Tours: Wicked, Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Joseph…Dreamcoat, and A Christmas Carol. Jason is one of the nations leading advocates on Educational Theatre and speaks yearly to thousands of high school students across the country. Proud member of Actors Equity. Jasondaunter.com
Gail Baldoni (Costume Coordinator) 2015 Gail’s 10th Pittsburgh CLO season. New York City Opera’s Wonderful Town, New York Philharmonic’s My Fair Lady, Emmy nominated designer for Another World. Regionally for Papermill Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera, The Ahmanson Theater, The Boston Ballet, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Riverside Theatre and Cape Playhouse. 13 Off-Broadway shows. The Rockettes, Disney on Ice and Ringling Bros. Circus are other favorite projects.
Daniel Koye (Hair Designer) Broadway: Love Letters, Cinderella, Trip to Bountiful, Follies, Hair, Book of Mormon, Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages, Curtins, Chicago, Gypsy, and Spring Awakening. Film/Television: "Trip to Bountiful," "Royal Pains," "Blue Bloods." Clients~ Vanessa Williams, Carly Rae Jepsen, Cicely Tyson, Mia Farrow, Carl Burnett, Candis Bergen, Cuba Gooding Jr, Dan Stevens, Jessica Chastain, Heidi Klum, Seal, Susan Lucci, Carol Channing, Elaine Paige. www.dkoye.com
Jeffrey Small (Associate Lighting Designer) returns to Pittsburgh CLO for his sixth summer season! Selected Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Westport Country Playhouse, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Goodspeed Musicals, Asolo Rep, Long Wharf Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The Pittsburgh Public Theatre, and City Theatre Company. Live Events: “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “New Year’s Eve in Times Square.” TV: Comedy Central’s “Night of Too Many Stars” (2015), NBC’s “Peter Pan Live!”
Alicia Reece (Assistant Stage Manager) Now entering her 5th Summer with Pittsburgh CLO, “Lish” spends her “off-season,” as the Stage Manager for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Originally from Illinois, and having worked extensively in regional theatre, Off-Broadway, and international touring, she is proud to now call Pittsburgh home. Shout out to the amazing tech staff. Love and thanks to “Jacquie!”
Mark a. Stys (Assistant Stage Manager) This is Mark’s 4th year with Pittsburgh CLO! Selected Credits: Broadway: Honeymoon in Vegas, Big Fish, Act One, Newsies. Paper Mill Playhouse: Oliver!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Sound of Music, A Chorus Line. Events: "Time Square New Years Eve Celebration" 2014 and 2015, "A Night of SeriousFun Celebrating the Legacy of Paul Newman."
TELSEY + COMPANY (Casting) Broadway/Tours: On Your Feet!, Hamilton, Something Rotten!, An American in Paris, Finding Neverland, The King and I, Hand to God, Kinky Boots, Wicked, If/Then, The Sound of Music, Newsies, Pippin, Motown, Rock of Ages, Million Dollar Quartet. Film: "Ricki and the Flash," "Focus," "The Last Five Years," "Song One," "A Most Violent Year," "Into the Woods." TV: “Flesh and Bone,” “Masters of Sex,” commercials. www.telseyandco.com
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