2024 Summer of Musicals
June - August 2024
Cultural District
Benedum Center
From the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Seussical, Ragtime), comes the award-winning ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, tells the story of the peasant girl, Ti Moune. Though content, she feels like she was destined for something greater in life. After a terrible accident caused by a wicked storm, Ti Moune falls for a handsome, ailing, stranger whom she tries desperately to nurse back to health. She bargains with the Gods for his life, but to do so she must make the ultimate sacrifice. Told with Caribbean rhythms and instruments, this Tony Award–winning musical is a testament that a beautiful story simply told has the power to inspire all.
Don't forget Season Ticket Holders receive exclusive benefits and save up to 35% vs single ticket prices! To order your Season Ticket Package, click here.
SIGGY BIJOU (Andrea) is a current junior musical theatre major at Carnegie Mellon University and is beyond thrilled to be making her PCLO debut this summer season. Originally from sunny Orlando, Florida, Siggy would like to thank all of her professors, mentors, friends, and family for their continued love and support over the years.
MELESSIE CLARK (Mama Euralie/Servant) is a proud Pittsburgh native and PCLO alum. A graduate of Point Park University with a BFA in Musical Theatre, Melessie has been seen in PCLO’s The Wizard of Oz (Glinda), Grease (Jan), Rock of Ages (Waitress #1), The Wedding Singer (Crystal/Tina Turner), and Gypsy (Ensemble). She would like to thank God, her family and friends for their endless love and support. Instagram: @melessieclark
FRENCHIE DAVIS (Asaka) Broadway: RENT (Joanne/Ensemble Soloist). National Tour: Dreamgirls (Effie White), Ain’t Misbehavin’. Off-Broadway: The View UpStairs (Lynn Redgrave Theater). Regional: The Color Purple (Sofia, Signature Theatre), Sing Mahalia Sing! (Hartford Stage Company), Dreamgirls (Effie White, Pittsburgh CLO). International: Jesus Christ Superstar & Little Shop of Horrors (Haller Globe Theatre, Germany). Education: Howard University.
ZEPHANIAH DIVINE (Agwe) is very excited to be making his PCLO debut in Once on this Island! You can also catch him in Guys & Dolls and Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 later in the summer! Zephaniah is currently a rising senior at Texas State University getting his BFA in Musical Theatre! Zephaniah would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him and the PCLO team! He hopes you enjoy the show! @thezephaniahdivine www.zephaniahdivine.com
DARIUS HARPER (Papa Ge) is thrilled to be back at the Benedum after his PCLO debut as Lola in last season’s Kinky Boots! To play this dream role under the tutelage of mentor Gerry McIntyre is a dream come true. Credits include: Kinky Boots (First National Tour), The Book of Mormon (Chicago) and Cirque Du Soleil's Volta. Here's to fostering safer spaces for artists to create and exist in! Visibility matters. @dariusharius
NAJAH HETSBERGER (Ti Moune) is so excited and grateful to be making her PCLO debut! She has recently completed the workshop of Goddess the Musical. Before that, she was seen across North America on the First National Tour of Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations (Josephine). Professional credits: Dreamgirls (North Carolina Theatre), Godspell (Berkshire Theater Group) the first AEA approved production during COVID-19, and Nina Simone: Four Woman. She thanks her family and friends, DGRW, and the LINK program. Montclair State University BFA MT 21’. Glory be to God.
BRADY D. PATSY (Ton Ton Julian) is thrilled to be making his PCLO Summer Series debut with Into the Woods, Once On This Island, and Guys and Dolls. He recently returned from Nebraska where he served as the Associate Artistic Director of The Omaha Community Playhouse. Upon return, he toured with PCLO’s Gallery of Heroes; Hero: The Boy From Troy. Some Regional credits include Rent (Tom Collins), Children of Eden (Father), Les Miserables (Javert), Footloose (Rev. Moore), Cats (Bustopher Jones/Gus); among others. Try to keep kindness with you, always!
MASON REEVES (Daniel) is absolutely thrilled to be making his PCLO debut! National Tour: Frozen (Kristoff, First Natl.) Regional: Footloose (Ren, MUNY), Mamma Mia! (Sky, Connecticut Repertory Theatre), Guys and Dolls (Bucks County Playhouse). University: We Are Proud to Present…(Actor 2), Passing Strange (Terry), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Jesus of Nazareth). Film: Inhuman (Elliot). Mason is from Cave Creek, Arizona and a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. So much love to friends and family for their support! Represented by CGF Talent and Authentic Talent Management. Masondreeves.com Instagram: @rasonmeeves
LATREA REMBERT (Armand) is a senior company member with the STAYCEE PEARL dance project & Soy Sos and is on faculty at the PCLO Academy, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and Point Park University. Previous PCLO Credits: Kinky Boots (Simon, Sr/Dance Captain), The Wizard of Oz (Palace Guard/Uncle Henry), Spamilton: An American Parody (Daveed Diggs, PCLO Cabaret). Recent/Favorites: The Devil Is A Lie (Quantum Theatre); The Scottsboro Boys, Wig Out!, and Choir Boy (The REP).
HAILEY THOMAS (Erzulie) is thrilled to be making her PCLO debut this Summer Season. Hailey will begin her senior year at Texas State University in the fall, where she is earning her BFA in Musical Theatre. Recent credits include: Pippin (Leading Player), Smokey Joe’s Café (Brenda), and Legally Blonde (Margot). Thank you to the entire cast and creative team for your constant support. Enjoy the show! www.hailey-thomas.com @haileyolivvia
EDEN S. GREENE (Little Girl) is ten years old and is in the fifth grade. She attends Trinity Christian School, located in Forest Hills, PA. Eden can be described as an intelligent, kind, funny, and loving young lady who loves to cook and try new things. Moreover, Eden loves reading, drawing, dancing, singing, and playing games, but not as much as hanging out with her family. Some of Eden’s other talents include playing the piano and flute. This is Eden’s first year attending the Pittsburgh CLO Academy, and this summer, Eden will star as Little Ti Moune in Once on This Island.
SEDONA J. GREENE (Little Girl US) is thirteen years old and is in seventh grade. She attends Trinity Christian School, located in Forest Hills, PA. Sedona can be described as an intelligent, kind, and wonderful young lady who loves to be active and help others. In addition, she has a passion for dancing, singing, playing the piano, and playing volleyball. Another talent of Sedona’s is playing the clarinet. This is Sedona’s first year attending the Pittsburgh CLO Academy, and this summer, Sedona will act as the understudy in the role of Little Ti Moune in Once on This Island.
Jul 25, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023
Benedum Center
90 minutes with no intermission
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Sat, Jul 29 at 2:00pm
Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted to the theater.
Benedum Center
From the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Seussical, Ragtime), comes the award-winning ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, tells the story of the peasant girl, Ti Moune. Though content, she feels like she was destined for something greater in life. After a terrible accident caused by a wicked storm, Ti Moune falls for a handsome, ailing, stranger whom she tries desperately to nurse back to health. She bargains with the Gods for his life, but to do so she must make the ultimate sacrifice. Told with Caribbean rhythms and instruments, this Tony Award–winning musical is a testament that a beautiful story simply told has the power to inspire all.
Don't forget Season Ticket Holders receive exclusive benefits and save up to 35% vs single ticket prices! To order your Season Ticket Package, click here.
SIGGY BIJOU (Andrea) is a current junior musical theatre major at Carnegie Mellon University and is beyond thrilled to be making her PCLO debut this summer season. Originally from sunny Orlando, Florida, Siggy would like to thank all of her professors, mentors, friends, and family for their continued love and support over the years.
MELESSIE CLARK (Mama Euralie/Servant) is a proud Pittsburgh native and PCLO alum. A graduate of Point Park University with a BFA in Musical Theatre, Melessie has been seen in PCLO’s The Wizard of Oz (Glinda), Grease (Jan), Rock of Ages (Waitress #1), The Wedding Singer (Crystal/Tina Turner), and Gypsy (Ensemble). She would like to thank God, her family and friends for their endless love and support. Instagram: @melessieclark
FRENCHIE DAVIS (Asaka) Broadway: RENT (Joanne/Ensemble Soloist). National Tour: Dreamgirls (Effie White), Ain’t Misbehavin’. Off-Broadway: The View UpStairs (Lynn Redgrave Theater). Regional: The Color Purple (Sofia, Signature Theatre), Sing Mahalia Sing! (Hartford Stage Company), Dreamgirls (Effie White, Pittsburgh CLO). International: Jesus Christ Superstar & Little Shop of Horrors (Haller Globe Theatre, Germany). Education: Howard University.
ZEPHANIAH DIVINE (Agwe) is very excited to be making his PCLO debut in Once on this Island! You can also catch him in Guys & Dolls and Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 later in the summer! Zephaniah is currently a rising senior at Texas State University getting his BFA in Musical Theatre! Zephaniah would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him and the PCLO team! He hopes you enjoy the show! @thezephaniahdivine www.zephaniahdivine.com
DARIUS HARPER (Papa Ge) is thrilled to be back at the Benedum after his PCLO debut as Lola in last season’s Kinky Boots! To play this dream role under the tutelage of mentor Gerry McIntyre is a dream come true. Credits include: Kinky Boots (First National Tour), The Book of Mormon (Chicago) and Cirque Du Soleil's Volta. Here's to fostering safer spaces for artists to create and exist in! Visibility matters. @dariusharius
NAJAH HETSBERGER (Ti Moune) is so excited and grateful to be making her PCLO debut! She has recently completed the workshop of Goddess the Musical. Before that, she was seen across North America on the First National Tour of Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations (Josephine). Professional credits: Dreamgirls (North Carolina Theatre), Godspell (Berkshire Theater Group) the first AEA approved production during COVID-19, and Nina Simone: Four Woman. She thanks her family and friends, DGRW, and the LINK program. Montclair State University BFA MT 21’. Glory be to God.
BRADY D. PATSY (Ton Ton Julian) is thrilled to be making his PCLO Summer Series debut with Into the Woods, Once On This Island, and Guys and Dolls. He recently returned from Nebraska where he served as the Associate Artistic Director of The Omaha Community Playhouse. Upon return, he toured with PCLO’s Gallery of Heroes; Hero: The Boy From Troy. Some Regional credits include Rent (Tom Collins), Children of Eden (Father), Les Miserables (Javert), Footloose (Rev. Moore), Cats (Bustopher Jones/Gus); among others. Try to keep kindness with you, always!
MASON REEVES (Daniel) is absolutely thrilled to be making his PCLO debut! National Tour: Frozen (Kristoff, First Natl.) Regional: Footloose (Ren, MUNY), Mamma Mia! (Sky, Connecticut Repertory Theatre), Guys and Dolls (Bucks County Playhouse). University: We Are Proud to Present…(Actor 2), Passing Strange (Terry), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Jesus of Nazareth). Film: Inhuman (Elliot). Mason is from Cave Creek, Arizona and a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. So much love to friends and family for their support! Represented by CGF Talent and Authentic Talent Management. Masondreeves.com Instagram: @rasonmeeves
LATREA REMBERT (Armand) is a senior company member with the STAYCEE PEARL dance project & Soy Sos and is on faculty at the PCLO Academy, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, and Point Park University. Previous PCLO Credits: Kinky Boots (Simon, Sr/Dance Captain), The Wizard of Oz (Palace Guard/Uncle Henry), Spamilton: An American Parody (Daveed Diggs, PCLO Cabaret). Recent/Favorites: The Devil Is A Lie (Quantum Theatre); The Scottsboro Boys, Wig Out!, and Choir Boy (The REP).
HAILEY THOMAS (Erzulie) is thrilled to be making her PCLO debut this Summer Season. Hailey will begin her senior year at Texas State University in the fall, where she is earning her BFA in Musical Theatre. Recent credits include: Pippin (Leading Player), Smokey Joe’s Café (Brenda), and Legally Blonde (Margot). Thank you to the entire cast and creative team for your constant support. Enjoy the show! www.hailey-thomas.com @haileyolivvia
EDEN S. GREENE (Little Girl) is ten years old and is in the fifth grade. She attends Trinity Christian School, located in Forest Hills, PA. Eden can be described as an intelligent, kind, funny, and loving young lady who loves to cook and try new things. Moreover, Eden loves reading, drawing, dancing, singing, and playing games, but not as much as hanging out with her family. Some of Eden’s other talents include playing the piano and flute. This is Eden’s first year attending the Pittsburgh CLO Academy, and this summer, Eden will star as Little Ti Moune in Once on This Island.
SEDONA J. GREENE (Little Girl US) is thirteen years old and is in seventh grade. She attends Trinity Christian School, located in Forest Hills, PA. Sedona can be described as an intelligent, kind, and wonderful young lady who loves to be active and help others. In addition, she has a passion for dancing, singing, playing the piano, and playing volleyball. Another talent of Sedona’s is playing the clarinet. This is Sedona’s first year attending the Pittsburgh CLO Academy, and this summer, Sedona will act as the understudy in the role of Little Ti Moune in Once on This Island.