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ELIZABETH ADABALE (Justice, Mother) is STOKED to be making her ACT of CT debut! She is grateful to God, her family, and her team at ATB Talent. National Tours: RENT (SOL Soloist, Joanne u/s), The Color Purple (Church Lady, Sofia u/s). Select regional: Into the Woods (Witch), Sister Act (Deloris), Urinetown (Pennywise), Grease (Jan). Keep up with Elizabeth at www.elizabethadabale.com or @lizadabale on Instagram and Tiktok. Don’t stop believing!

ESTEBAN BOVO (Male Swing, u/s Lonny) is stoked to have his debut at ACT of CT. Notable credits: West Side Story (Action) at IHI Stage Around Tokyo, On Your Feet (Phil/ ensemble) at Engeman Theatre, and Crazy for You (Swing) at Signature Theatre. Education: BFA Shenandoah Conservatory (2017).

ERIC COLES* (Stacee Jaxx, Father) has worked for just over a decade performing across Canada and United States. Credits include: Diana (La Jolla Playhouse); Something Rotten (1st National Tour), Rock of Ages (Broadway & Original Toronto Company); Mary Poppins (1st National Tour); Mary Poppins & Sweeney Todd (FLMF); Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Wizard of Oz (Original Toronto Company); Workshops, readings, concerts some Film and TV. Thanks to Danny and HAA. Love to Alison! @eric.coles

KEVIN DENNIS* (Hertz) is delighted to make his ACT of CT debut! Broadway: Paradise Square. Canadian Theatre: Young Frankenstein (Stage West); Assassins (TIFT/ Birdland); Sweeney Todd, Romeo and Juliet (Neptune); As You Like It (Citadel); The Beard of Avon, HAIR (Canadian Stage); Gypsy, Floyd Collins, Widowers’ Houses, Happy End (Shaw Festival); Evangeline (Charlottetown Festival). Film/TV: “The Gilded Age”; “The Food That Built America”; “8-Bit Christmas”; “Titans”; “11.22.63”; “Reign”; “Orphan Black”; “The Strain”; “Warehouse 13”. Love to Adie. @gottabekdee

JUSTIN MICHAEL DUVAL* (Dennis) National Tours: Happy Days, Dream Girls, CATS, Jekyll and Hyde Off-Broadway: Black Hole

Wedding; Pips Island. Regional: Rock of Ages (Arts Center Coastal Carolina), Desperate Measures (North Coast Rep), Chaplin (La Jolla Playhouse); Grand Night For Singing (Sacramento Music Circus), A Year with Frog and Toad (South Coast Rep). TV/Film: “Valentines Day” directed by Garry Marshall. Thanks to wife Samantha, Danny and Meghan at Hudson Artist Agency. @jmduvalsings www.justinmichaelduval.com

LIAM FENNECKEN* (Lonny) is stoked to be a part of Rock of Ages here at ACT of CT! He was recently seen as Dewey Finn in the International and National Tours of School of Rock and is a member of Viral Vocal Group T.3 featured on America’s Got Talent. Other tour credits include: Once (Svec), American Idiot, and Peter Pan 360 (Smee, Nana). Penn State: BA Theatre. He is also a Singer/Songwriter with songs available wherever you stream music! Instagram: @liamfennecken

JASMINE GOBOURNE (Ensemble, u/s Justice) is a NY native. She performed in Aida (John W. Engeman Theater), Cabaret (Hangar Theatre), and Guys and Dolls (ACT of CT). Jasmine attended Marymount Manhattan College as a BFA Dance Major and later, studied and graduated from The Ailey School. She danced with nathantrice/ RITUALS dance theater, Forces of Nature Dance Theater, and Caterina Rago Dance Company to name a few. She’s so excited to return to ACT of CT for Rock of Ages!

ALEXANDER HALL (Ensemble, Joey Primo, Producer, u/s Drew, Stacee Jaxx, Franz) is totally stoked to be making his ACT of CT debut! He was most recently seen rocking LA in Rock of Ages at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and is excited to tackle this amazing show again! Thank you to the production team for this amazing opportunity. He would like to thank his family for their support. I love you Christian! www.alexanderhallactor.com

SHAYLEN HARGER* (Regina) is thankful to be back at ACT of CT for this amazing production! Previous credits include

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Godspell and Killing Mom at ACT of CT, Mamma Mia! and Jesus Christ Superstar at Connecticut Repertory Theatre. Disney on Classic, a staged concert tour throughout Japan singing Disney movie songs with an 85-piece Japanese Orchestra. Shay’s also a Youtuber with nearly 47k subscribers. Wishing everyone love and light! You can also find her on IG and TikTok! @shaylenharger

ALEX HARTMAN* (Swing, Dance Captain, Fight Captain) is honored to be returning to ACT of CT! Regional: ACT’s Jesus Christ Superstar and Guys and Dolls (Ensemble, Swing, Dance Captain), Transcendence Theatre’s A Chorus Line (Swing, Associate Choreographer), Arrow Rock Lyceum Mary Poppins, Crazy for You, Mamma Mia!, Oklahoma!, Funny Girl. NYC: POPSTAR! (Ensemble, Assistant Choreographer), The Magician (featuring Dan White). Endless gratitude to Sara, the ACT of CT team, CESD, my family, friends, and incredibly supportive fiancé, Kayley. @alexjhartman

DALE OBERMARK (Drew) is an actor-musician currently based in NYC. Originating from the great Show-Me state, Missouri, he now travels around the country performing in a wide variety of productions. Recent credits include Roger in RENT, Drew in Rock of Ages, and Tully in Escape to Margaritaville. He is thrilled to be making his debut at ACT of CT. He would like to give a special shout out to Caitlin.

JULIA RIPPON (Ensemble, Constance, u/s Regina) is thrilled to be here rocking out with ACT of CT! National Tour: Waitress (Swing, Dance Captain). Favorite Regional: Mamma Mia! (Sophie Sheridan), Surflight Theater; Meet Me in St. Louis (Tootie), Theater Aspen; Memphis, Scheaberle Studio; Head Over Heels, Schimmel Center. Pace University ‘21. All of the love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, and PJ. To the moon and stars! @juliarippon

AARON ROBINSON (Ensemble, DJ, u/s Dennis, Hertz) is so thrilled to be joining this rockin’ production! Originally from KY, Aaron graduated from the University of

Michigan with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Credits: A Charlie Brown Christmas Nat. Tour (Charlie Brown), The Music Man (Harold Hill) and Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit) at the Wagon Wheel Theatre, Newsies (Davey) with The Lexington Theatre Company. This one is for you, Mom. Miss you every day. @aaronrobinsno GrayTalentGroup www.aaronrobinson.com

ABIGAIL SPARROW (Sherrie) is thrilled to be making her ACT of CT debut! California girl turned New York native. CSUF MT BFA Class of 2021. Most recent credits include Six The Musical on Norwegian Cruise Line, and Jersey Boys at White Plains PAC. Abigail would like to thank Natalie Kollar, her friends, and family for their endless love and support. @abigailsparrowofficial

EMILY ANN STYS (Ensemble, Waitress #1, u/s Sherrie) is so thrilled to be back in the Bourbon Room - playing Waitress 1 is her favorite thing in the world, even better than coffee. Recent shows include: Elf The Musical (National tour), The Little Mermaid (The Palace), Rock of Ages (Arts Coastal), A Bronx Tale (John Engeman). Thanks to Igor, Sara, Jeff, Bryan, Daniel for the opportunity to join this amazing team. And Brian at Hell’s Kitchen Agency for always believing in me.

SEAN WIDENER (Franz) “Born and raised in South Detroit”…Hometown Baby. National tour credits: The Wizard of Oz, Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Royal Caribbean: Saturday Night Fever (Bobby C), Grease (Eugene). Regional: Rock of Ages (Franz) John W. Engeman Theatre, Oklahoma! (Will Parker) Arizona Broadway Theatre, Forever Plaid (Jinx) The Palace Theatre, and Fiddler on the Roof at Arrow Rock Lyceum. All the love to ACT of CT, Wojcik Casting Team, and my Boys at Baker Management. BFA: Shenandoah Conservatory. IG: seanwidener

TRAY WRIGHT* (Ensemble, Mayor, Ja’Keith), a Birmingham, Alabama native, is thrilled to be making his ACT of Connecticut debut in Rock of Ages. BFA in Musical Theatre, Point Park University. Favorite Credits: Doody

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in Grease (Fireside Theatre) and Willard in Footloose (Argyle Theatre). Thank you to the cast, crew, casting team, creative team, and my team for this wonderful experience. A special thank you to Mom and Dad for all their love and support over the years.

MILES AUBREY (Lead Guitar) Acting credits include Broadway’s Ring of Fire and Jersey Boys (3,000 shows as Norm Waxman) and “Charlie Calello” in the Clint Eastwood directed film adaptation. Guitar: International tours with several major label artists, NAMM’s All-Star Guitar Night, NPR’s Tiny Desk, and numerous appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. Endorsements include PRS, Fender and Taylor guitars. Select TV: “The Tony Awards”, “Tonight Show”, “Today Show”, “Ellen”, “Seth Meyers”, “The Daily Show”. Last seen playing guitar for ACT of CT’s Godspell!

CHRIS BONNER (Bass) is an electric and double bassist based in the Bronx. He has performed with a wide array of artists and produc-tions, including Grace McClean (The Great Comet of 1812), Deonte Warren (Aladdin), and Liam Forde (Hand to God). His playing can also be heard in such films as “Clown” (Eli Roth) and “Robot and Frank” (Jake Schreier). Chris is thrilled to be a performing at ACT of Connecticut.

JOHN TUOHY (Guitar 2) has written, recorded, and performed as lead guitarist in award-winning rock band, Mile Marker Zero, as well as in other groups across multiple genres including, jazz, pop, and theater. Most recently, he performed with Broadway’s Gavin Creel on his new musical Walk on Through at the Eugene O’Neill Theater in CT and the Signature Theatre in NYC. John graduated with a degree in Jazz Performance and is a GHS Strings endorsed artist.

DENNIS J. ARCANO (Drums & Percussion, Music Contractor, Synthesizer Programmer) has been involved for every production at ACT of CT from Mamma Mia! to Rock of Ages, including the Grammy Nominated World Premiere recording of SNAPSHOTS.

Broadway/Off-Broadway: Kimberly Akimbo, Almost Famous, Mr. Saturday Night, Jagged Little Pill, ...Spelling Bee, Altar Boyz, Tick, Tick...Boom!, Follies (2001 Revival). National Tour: Tick, Tick...Boom! (Assistant Music Director). Regional: Candlewood Playhouse, Barrington Stage Company, Goodspeed’s Norma Terris Theater.

IGOR GOLDIN• (Director) is thrilled to be returning to ACT of CT after directing Austen’s Pride in 2019. Most recently: Austen’s Pride (Seattle 5th Ave), Passing Through (Goodspeed, CT), the New York Premiere of Mystic Pizza (Engeman), Yank! (Drama Desk nom, Outstanding Director of a Musical), With Glee, and A Ritual of Faith (both New York Times Critics’ Picks). Regional credits include: The Cape Playhouse; Tuacahn; Goodspeed; The REV; The Human Race Theatre; The Engeman; La Mirada/McCoy Rigby and others. Top 5 Finalist for the SDC Joe A. Callaway Award for Distinguished Direction. Proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).

SARA BRIANS• (Choreographer) is a NYC based director, choreographer, and educator, and has choreographed Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, and Snapshots at ACT of CT. Sara has worked on several Broadway shows, including Matilda, Billy Elliot, 42nd Street, White Christmas, The Terms of My Surrender, and After the Night and the Music, and has had the pleasure of working at some of the country’s most distinguished theatres, including The Kennedy Center, New York City Center (Encores!), Goodspeed Opera House, Asolo Repertory Theatre, The Alley Theatre, The Ogunquit Playhouse, The 5th Avenue Theatre and more. She enjoys developing new musicals, directing/choreographing for live events, and teaching. www.SaraBrians.com

JEFF COX (Music Director, Conductor, Keyboard) is a New York-based music director and conductor who has performed internationally and on Broadway. His credits include The Band’s Visit (Broadway & National tour), A Letter to Harvey Milk (Off-Broadway),

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Wicked (National tour), Austen’s Pride (5th Avenue Seattle), and numerous other regional theatres and concert venues. An avid arranger and orchestrator, Jeff has shaped the development of new works, most notably as music supervisor of Danny K. Bernstein’s Far From Canterbury. Jeff is a faculty member at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and he holds a Master’s Degree in conducting from Ithaca College. www.jeffcoxmusic.com

KYLE DIXON (Scenic Designer) Kyle’s scenic designs may be seen across the United States, Toronto, and Beijing. He is a frequent designer at North Shore Music Theatre, The John W. Engeman Theatre, Theatre By The Sea, Palace Theatre in the Dells, The Weiss Theatre, and many more. Kyle has designed special events for Faith Prince, Tommy Tune, Pam Tillis, Verizon and the NC Gubernatorial Inauguration Gala. In addition to theatre, Kyle accepts fine art commissions, designs custom holiday décor, and is the designer of North Carolina’s historic Elizabethan Gardens’ Winter Lights, a ten-acre holiday display in the Outer Banks. Instagram: @kyle_dixon_designs www. KyleDixonDesigns.com

KURT ALGER (Costume & Wig Designer) Regional: Rock of Ages, Matilda, Sunset Boulevard, Aida, Oklahoma!, Grease, Gypsy, Annie, Jekyll and Hyde, Newsies, Man of La Mancha, Singing in the Rain, A Gentleman’s Guide…, Mary Poppins, 1776, The Producers, Evita, Elf The Musical, The Music Man, Miss Saigon, Hello, Dolly!, Beauty and the Beast, Crazy For You, Chicago, The Wiz, Xanadu, Dreamgirls, and Les Misérables. NYC credits: Caligula, Such Good Friends, Things As They Are, Ben, Virginia and Me, Chix 6, Shockheaded Peter! Coordinator: Finding Neverland Tour, Shrek The Musical World Tour, RENT on tour & Broadway for 10 years, Hairspray tour & the Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Tour.

JOSÉ SANTIAGO+ (Lighting Designer) is a New York City based Lighting Designer. His work has been seen at Chicago Opera, The Paramount Theatre (Aurora, IL), Center

REP, The REV Theatre Company at The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, Theatre by the Sea, Bay Street Theatre, Gretna Playhouse, The Gateway, The Wick Theatre, Guild Hall, Penobscot Theatre, 5 Star Theatricals, Slow Burn Theatre, Gulfshore Playhouse. He received his MFA in Lighting Design from Florida State University. Proud member of USA829 and represented by Michael Moore Agency. www.jsantiagodesign.com

DON HANNA (Co-Sound Designer) is happy to return to ACT of CT for Rock Of Ages. Don is a Freelance Sound Designer and an Engineer at Sound Associates Inc, whose work can be seen (well, heard) in national tours, regional theaters, and concert productions alike. Touring highlights: A Christmas Story, South Pacific, An American In Paris, The Wizard of Oz, and Fame The Musical. Regional theatre: The Rev Theatre, The Gateway Playhouse, The Ogunquit Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, Theatre By The Sea, Engeman Theatre, and more. A special thank you to my friends, family, & Bethany for their continual love & support.

ALEX BERG (Co-Sound Designer, ACT of CT Sound Supervisor) is a freelance sound designer and mix engineer in the greater Boston area. Credits include shows at North Shore Music Theatre, Prescott Park Arts Festival, Barrington Stage Company, Kavinoky Theatre, and Shakespeare in Delaware Park.

BETHANY SORTMAN (Production Stage Manager) National Tours: Chicago, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Finding Neverland, Wizard of Oz, Cabaret. International Tour: Wizard of Oz. Regional and ‘Stock favorites: A Chorus Line, Young Frankenstein, White Christmas, 42nd Street, Mary Poppins, Spamalot, A Christmas Story, and more. Other memorable adventures include a season of Celtic Fyre at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, many years with Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse and serving as the Company Manager for The Gateway and Argyle Theatre. Love and a pebble for DH.