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CATS

Director: Jay Berkow

Choreographer: Mikey Winslow

Music Director: Matthew Shabala

Stage Manager: Lily Bashara*

Costume Designer: Perris Stachlewitz*

Lighting Designer: Noah Vos*

Sound Designer: Logan Reeves*

Scenic Designer: Dave Nofsinger

CAST

Etcetera: Alyssa “Action” Hyska

Jennyanydots: Madison Swick 

Bombalurina: Marryn Barney

Skimbleshanks: Kevyn Roessler

Munkustrap: Michael Vasilevich

Mr. Mistoffelees: Luke Riza

Mungojerrie: Gabe Karr

Macavity/Pouncival: Alex Osborne

Skimbleshanks: Kevyn Roessler

Bustopher Jones: Brendan Andrea

Rum Tum Tugger: Caden Lohr

Grizabella: Grace Avery

Jellylorum: Cayla Nichole Harris

Victoria: Mia Quesada

Alonzo: Christian Reed

Sillabub: Deedee Nwafo

Electra: Angela Calleja

Demeter: Caroline Bisceglie

Old Deuteronomy: Gerard Wells

Gus: Carlos Caracheo Trujillo

Rumpleteazer/Dance Captain: Riley Bannister

Cassandra, Victoria Understudy, Associate Choreographer: Isabel Brown

Swing, Cassandra, Electra, Etcetera Understudy: Julia Bolla

Carbucketty, Quaxo, Munkustrap Understudy: Peter Stoycos

Swing, Mungojerrie, Skimbleshanks Understudy: Marshall Clifton

Swing, Demeter, Sillabub: Isabella Starmach

Bustopher Jones, Old Deuteronomy Understudy: Anthony Puente

Grizabella, Jellorum Understudy: Jordyn Freed

Bombalurina, Rumpleteaser Understudy: Stella Marx

Swing, Quaxo, Alonzo: Timsil Goodman

 

Pit Singers: 

Joey Pickett

Alex Gianakos

Bella Welling

Ava Ramirez

Tiffany Ridolphi

Justus Palumbo 

PRODUCTION STAFF

Assistant Stage Manager: Francesca Catella

Assistant Choreographers: Nadia Rawlins & Isabel Brown

Dance Captains: Riley Bannister & Luke Riza

Production Assistant: Alexa Joslyn

Assistant Scenic Designer: Elijah Bates & Lindsey Cook

Technical Director: Patrick Niemi

Assistant Technical Director: Adam Batch

Props Masters: Luke Henn & Oliver Fisher-Rohde

Costumer: Julia Kosanovich

Assistant Costumer: Gizelle Khouri

Stitchers: Alix Bauer, Alia Lynn, Eni Buckhanan, Lauren Dinklemann, Gizelle Khouri, Sarah Mughazy, Arise Rock, Perris Stachlewitz

Costume Run Crew Head: Allan Connelly

Costume Run Crew: Allison Ehldeldt, Elijah Kempf, Paige Madej, Kadence Meah, Cassidy Monti

Makeup Designer: Perris Stachlewitz

Hair Designers: Garrylee McCormick & perris stachlewitz

Hair and Makeup Crew Head: Patience Oliveira

Hair and Makeup Crew: Erin Petit, Emma Pop, Aubrey Rutterbush Amy Ward

Assistant Lighting Designer: Aeryn Doulette

Master Electrician: James Nixon

Assistant Sound Designer: Amber Kolp

Vocal Coach: Kathy Gibson

Intimacy Director: Elizabeth Terrel

Arts Administration Assistants: Phoenix Ciechanowski, Jem Gelderbloom, Chloe Eash, Maria Perez

Social Media Assistant: Marryn Barney
 

ORCHESTRA

Piano/Conductor: Matthew Shabala

Guitar: Jake Ragotzy

Bass: Jack Stargardt

Drums: Carter Way

Keyboard 2: Zeb Fulcher

Keyboard 3: Sean Ower

Cello: Taylor Crow

French Horn: Ben Hayword

Reed 1: Luke Mortensen

Reed 2: Canon Cochran

BIOS

Grace Avery (Grizabella): is a senior from Bolingbrook, IL. Her previous credits include Alice Beane, Titanic; Ensemble/US Paulette, Legally Blonde; Associate Choreographer, Spongebob the Musical; Ensemble/US Princess Mary, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812; Choreographer/Assistant Director, Rising Water.

Brendan Andrea (Bustopher Jones): is a sophomore from St. Charles Illinois. His previous credits include John Jacob Astor/ Captain u/s, Titanic; Cody, Bronco Way.

Riley Bannister (Rumpleteazer/Dance Captain): is a senior from Westerville, Ohio. Her previous credits include Ensemble/Associate Choreographer, Legally Blonde; Ensemble/Dance Captain, On The Town; Ensemble/Dance Captain, Spongebob the Musical.

Marryn Barney (Bombalurina): is a senior from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Their previous credits include Swing- On The Town; Ensemble/Karen US- SpongeBob; Brooke Wyndham- Legally Blonde.

Lily Bashara (Stage Manager): is a senior from Oceanside, CA. Her previous credits include SM, The Book of Silence; SM, Winter Dance Showcase 2025; SM, Bronco Way 2024; Props Master, POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass are 7 Women Trying to Keep Him Alive; ASM, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812; ASM, The Play That Goes Wrong.

Caroline Bisceglie (Demeter): is a junior from Roselle, IL. Her previous credits include Swing, SpongeBob; Ensemble, Titanic the Musical. 

Julia Bolla (Swing/ US Cassandra, US Electra, US Etcetera): is a sophomore from Grand Haven, MI. Her previous credits include Madame Aubert, Titanic the Musical.

Isabel Brown (Cassandra, Victoria US, Associate Choreographer): is a senior from Columbus, Ohio. Her previous credits include Deena Jones, Dreamgirls; Featured Ensemble/Pilar US, Legally Blonde; Medea/Dryope, Argonautika.

Angela Calleja (Electra): is a junior from Livonia, MI. Her previous credits include Understudy Spongebob, Spongebob; Ensemble, Dreamgirls; Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, Spelling Bee at Farmers Alley Theatre.

Marshall Clifton (Swing, U/S Mungojerrie & Skimbleshanks): is a sophomore from Austin, Texas. His previous credits include Carlson/Swing, Titanic the Musical.

Jordyn Freed (Grizabella/ Jellorum Understudy): is a sophomore from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her previous credits include Beggar Woman, Sweeney Todd; Jane Seymour, SIX; Sugar Plum Fairy/ Gingy, Shrek.

Alex Gianakos (Pit Singer): is a sophomore from Clarkston, MI. His previous credits include Robert Hitchens/Ensemble, Titanic the Musical.

Timsil Goodman (Swing- Quaxo, Alonzo): is a freshman from Mitchell, IN. His previous credits include Emmett, Legally Blonde; Archie, 13: The Musical.

Cayla Nichole Harris (Jellylorum): is a senior from Warsaw, Indiana. Her previous credits include Vivienne, Legally Blonde; Princess Mary, Great Comet of 1812; US Hildy/Swing, On the Town.

Alyssa "Action" Hyska (Etcetera): is a junior from Watervliet, Mi. Her previous credits include Eleanor Widener, Titanic; Maureen Johnson, Rent; Fastrada, Pippin.

Gabe Karr (Mungojerrie): is a junior from Jacksonville, IL. His previous credits include Fleet/Bellboy, Titanic.

Caden Lohr (Rum Tum Tugger): is a senior from Zeeland, MI. His previous credits include Larry the Lobster, SpongeBob; Nikos/Dance Captain, Legally Blonde; Ensemble/US Gabey, On The Town.

Stella Marx (Bombalurina/Rumpleteaser Understudy): is a sophomore from Columbus, Ohio. Her previous credits include Ensemble, Titantic The Musical.

Deedee Nwafo (Sillabub): is a sophomore from Carmel, Indiana. Her previous credits include Charlene/Ensemble, Dreamgirls; Natalie, Bronco Way; Megan, Puffs.

Alex Osborne (Macavity/Pouncival): is a junior from Holland, Michigan. His previous credits include Edgar Bean-Titanic The Musical; Ensemble-Legally Blonde; Electric Skate-The Spongebob Musical.

Haakan Packwood (Understudy, Rum Tum Tugger, Gus, and Pouncival/Macavity): is a junior from Pekin, Indiana. His previous credits include Patchy The Pirate/Electric Skate, SpongeBob; Charles Clark, Titanic the Musical; Understudy Warner/Kyle, Legally Blonde.

Justus Palumbo (Pit Singer): is a sophomore from Indiana. His previous credits include Thomas Andrews, Titanic the Musical.

Anthony Puente (Bustopher Jones Understudy/Old Deuteronomy Understudy): is a sophomore from Grand Rapids, MI. Their previous credits include Pitman in Titanic.

Joey Pickett (Pit Singer): is a junior from Livonia, Mi. His previous credits include Jay Yates/Latimer in Titanic in Concert.

Mia Quesada (Victoria): is a sophomore from Canton, MI. Her previous credits include Alex, Bronco Way Stepp; Sister/ ensemble, Dream Girls; Reno Sweeney, Anything Goes.

Logan Reeves (Sound Designer): is a senior from Portland, MI. Her previous credits include Sound Designer, Dreamgirls; Assistant Sound Designer, Legally Blonde.

Tiffany Ridolphi (Pit Singer): is a sophomore from Marquette, MI. Her previous credits include Gertrude McFuzz, Seussical; Mrs. Teavee, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - A New Musical; Arlo/Booker Understudy, Go Girl North.

Luke Riza (Mr. Mistoffelees): is a junior from Buford, GA. Their previous credits include Electric Skate, Spongebob; Featured Ensemble, Titanic; Swing, Legally Blonde.

Kevyn Roessler (Skimbleshanks): is a senior from Bloomfield Hills, MI. His previous credits include Jim Farrell, Titanic; Dewey + Others (U/S Callahan), Legally Blonde; Orpheus (U/S Jason + Others), Argonautika; Ensemble (U/S Bolkonskys), Great Comet; Jean-Claude (U/S Fred), Museum; Swing, Pippin.

Perris Stachlewitz (Costume Designer): is a senior from Mendota IL. Her previous credits include Dream Girls, Star Dresser; The Great Gatsby, Assistant Costume Designer; All the Natalie Portmans, Costume Designer; Haunting if Hill House, Props Master; Sponge Bob The Musical, Wig Assistant.

Isabella Starmach (Demeter/Sillabub Swing): is a sophomore from Wheaton, IL. Her previous credits include (WMU/EFA) Ensemble, Lorax  (non WMU) Young Phyllis - Follies, Rusty - Footloose.

Peter Stoycos (Carbucketty/Quaxo/Munkustrap U/S): is a junior from Columbus, Ohio. His previous credits include Swing, SpongeBob; Ensemble, Legally Blonde; Harold Bride, Titanic.

Madison Swick (Jennyanydots): is a senior from Orwigsburg, PA. Her previous credits include Margot/Elle Woods US, Legally Blonde; featured dancer, On The Town; Swing, SpongeBob; Madeline Astor, Titanic.

Carlos Caracheo Trujillo (Gus): is a senior from Wyoming, Michigan. His previous credits include Ensemble, Natasha Pierre; MC/Ensemble, Dreamgirls.

Michael Vasilevich (Munkustrap): is a senior from Chicago, IL. His previous credits include Ensemble (U/S Plankton), SpongeBob; Frank/Dance Captain, Dreamgirls; Ensemble, Pippin; Ensemble, On the Town; Swing, Great Comet of 1812.

Bella Welling (Pit Singer): is a sophomore from Howell, MI. Her previous credits include Marion, Titanic the Musical.

Gerard Wells (Old Deuteronomy): is a senior from Romulus, MI. His previous credits include Carlos, Legally Blonde; Workman I, On The Town; Tiny Joe Dixon, Dreamgirls.

Chris Reed (Alonzo): is a sophomore from Chicago, MI. His previous credits include CC White, Dreamgirls.

Ava Ramirez (Pit Singer): is a freshman from Schaumburg, IL. Her previous credits include Follies girl, Crazy For You; Ella, Cinderella; Morticia, Addams Family.

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