WHO’S WHO in the CAST

SETH BREWER (Ensemble) is so excited to be joining the JCC CenterStage family! Regional credits include Beauty and the Beast (Lumière), Sweeney Todd (Tobias Ragg), Mary Poppins (Bert), Spamalot (Not Dead Fred, Prince Herbert, Historian), Shrek (Donkey), Footloose (Ren), Godspell (John the Baptist/Judas), and Fiddler… (Motel). Seth would like to send a great big thank you to friends and family for their love and support!

JILLIAN CAIN (Ensemble) is delighted to join the cast of Carousel for her first CenterStage production! The dancer, singer, choreographer, and arts educator is a Louisville native and a Youth Performing Arts School graduate. Most recently, Jillian performed in Once On This Island with Redline Performing Arts, where she also serves on the Board of Directors. Previous stage credits include 42nd Street and West Side Story. Thanks to the JCC for this wonderful opportunity!

TAYLOR DANT (Jigger Craigin) is thrilled to be working with CenterStage on this production of Carousel! Previous credits include Anthony in Sweeney Todd, Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods, and numerous other roles in opera and musical theatre. Thanks to CenterStage for the opportunity and to YOU for supporting local theatre!

COLETTE DELANEY-MATTINGLY (Nettie Fowler) first performed on the JCC stage in 1980 as Liesl in The Sound of Music. Some of her favorite shows include playing Lily in Secret Garden, Cinderella in Into the Woods, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Desiree in A Little Night Music, and Francesca in Bridges of Madison County. She has loved every show and moment spent with CenterStage and is beyond grateful to be a part of this community.

EMILY DEWBERRY (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of her second CenterStage production. Emily is a freshman at YPAS where she majors in dance. Past credits include: Hunyak (Chicago, Dancensation Studios), Ensemble (13:The Musical, CenterStage), Ghost Child (Haunting of Hillhouse, Chicken Coop Theater). Emily wishes all of her fellow castmates well as they are wonderful people. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her.

GILLIAN DICKINSON (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back performing at CenterStage. Previous credits include 13 The Musical (Ensemble), and Beauty And The Beast (Ensemble). She trains at Dancensation Studios, where she is a Showbiz Kid, and a competition-level dancer. She would like to thank the cast and crew, and especially her parents.

MADIE EDELEN (Ensemble) is excited to return to CenterStage this season! You may have seen her last as Cassie in 13 the Musical at CenterStage. A few of her favorite shows she has performed include Alice in Wonderland as the Gryphon, Wizard of Oz as the Lion, Mary Poppins Jr. as Mary Poppins.

PHIL GOSSELIN (Enoch Snow) After an intermission from performing, Phil is loving his CenterStage and Louisville debut! Phil holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University, and favorite roles include Everybody Else in SUDS, Tito in Lend Me a Tenor, Lenny in Rumors, Clown 1 in The 39 Steps, and Nicely in Guys and Dolls. Thank you to Erin, John, and Logan for the opportunity. For Jenny and Flint.

CONNOR GREENE (Ensemble) is a Junior at Oldham County High School and is in the Oldham County Creative and Performing Arts Academy. He has performed in various plays including The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Annie and Disney’s The Jungle Book. He would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support in helping him reach for the stars.

RITA HIGHT (Heavenly Friend/Ensemble) is excited to be appearing in her sixth production here at CenterStage with this illustrious cast of singers and actors. She was last seen here in Bridges of Madison County and has just finished a run of the Farce of Nature at Pioneer Playhouse in Danville, Kentucky, and in StageOne’s The Giver. Other CenterStage she has done include, Music Man, Evita, and The Full Monty. Thank you, Erin, for this opportunity.

KENNEDY JULIAN (Louise), a sophomore at YPAS, is excited and grateful to be part of this amazing production. Previously, Kennedy enjoyed the the roles of Annie (Annie), Dolores Van Cartier (Sister Act), Uncle Fester (Addams Family), Kendra (13, The Musical), Beth (Best Christmas Pageant Ever), EstherJane (A Christmas Story), and Mary Sunshine (Chicago). She thanks her family and friends for their support and Dancensation Studios, Sandra Rivera, Jill Fulton, and Emily Fields for their support and training.

JOHN LINA (Starkeeper/Dr.Seldon) is an active member of the Louisville acting community, having performed in more than 40 stage productions on a number of local stages as well as movies, commercials, and voice-over narrations. He lives in Louisville and has been “on stage” since 2010. He appeared as Baptista in Kiss Me Kate at CenterStage and Central Park. Most recently he appeared in Spamalot, Witness for the Prosecution, and Shakesperience on Scct stage.

LOGAN MCNEELEY (Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing again on the stage and managing the show backstage! He is honored to be returning to the stage after a 2-year hiatus. He would like to thank his friends and family for their continuous support as well as his amazing teammate Erin Silliman for this wonderful privilege and honor.

LIAM O’DANIEL-MUNGER (Billy Bigelow ) is thrilled to be returning to a Louisville-area stage, after working in musical theatre across the country! Regional Highlights: Johnny Cash in Million Dollar Quartet (multiple productions), Olin Britt in The Music Man, Jud Fry in Oklahoma!, The Monster in Young Frankenstein, and Caiaphas in Jesus Christ Superstar. Additionally, he has sung with the Kentucky Opera chorus for 14 seasons. When not onstage, he is a professional bourbon tour guide for Angel’s Envy Distillery in Louisville.

ALEXIS PAXTON (Ensemble) is excited to participate in her first musical as an adult and her first performance with CenterStage. She returned to acting for the first time since college in 2021 with Bunbury Theatre’s production of Circle Mirror Transformation (Marty) and was most recently seen as Beth in Coherence (Time Slip Theatre). Love to Ryan, Allison, and William for their support.

JENNIFER POLISKIE (Julie Jordan) is delighted to bring this classic to the stage. She has worked with several local theaters and was last seen in Pandora’s production of It Shoulda Been You (Jenny). Some of her favorite productions include: Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Bright Star (Alice Murphy), Talking With... (Marti/Dragons), Ruthless! (Judy Denmark), and the titular roles in Laura and the one woman show Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End. Love to Josh. For Dr. B.

AUSTIN SEELEY (Ensemble) is excited to return to CenterStage in Carousel! Austin was last seen on stage in Ragtime at Faithworks and his last role with CenterStage was Judah in Joseph in 2021. He’s previously performed as Cogsworth in

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Scuttle in Disney’s The Little Mermaid at CenterStage and Scroeder in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at IUS. When not performing, Austin enjoys traveling, being an uncle and worshiping Beyonce. He would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support always.

LEVI TASMAN (Ensemble) is a Freshman at YPAS Musical Theatre and is thrilled to be a part of such a talented cast! Levi recently performed with CenterStage in Falsettos and 13:The Musical. Some of his favorite roles include Jason (Falsettos), Genie (Aladdin) and Lumiere (Beauty and the Beast). Levi is excited to work with CenterStage and hopes to again in the future! Hope you enjoy the show!

COOPER TURK-GAGEL (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of this season at CenterStage. He has acted in plays such as The Diary of Anne Frank (Peter), 13 the Musical (Brett Sampson), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Leroy, Ralph, and Ollie Herdman), Legally Blonde Jr. (Warner Huntington), and Spamalot (Sir Galahad). Cooper is thankful for the amazing experience that JCC has given to him and the support of his family and friends.

SARAH THOMAS (Mrs. Mullin/Ensemble) is thrilled to return to CenterStage in Carousel. She was last seen in Sweeney Todd in 2014! Sarah typically spends her time off stage watching theatre or occasionally directing. She is thrilled to be able to share the stage with her husband Wesley, and wants to thank Erin and the team for trusting her with such a fun role.

September

9

The Magic and The Wonder Benefiting Kosair for Kids and Kids Center

7PM, The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall

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15-17

Bluey’s Big Play The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall

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WESLEY THOMAS (Mr. Bascombe) is thrilled to be a part of this great cast singing along side his wonderful wife! He was last seen playing Reuben in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Other favorites with CenterStage include Assassins (Guiteau), Sweeney Todd (Beadle), and Ragtime (Younger Brother). By day, Wesley teaches chemistry at Trinity High School.

KATIE WILLIS (Carrie Pipperidge) began acting at the age of 6 years old. Katie graduated in May of 2020 from The New York Conservatory, with a degree in Fine Arts. She has recently been seen in Louisville Theatre as “Annette” from the Cruel Intentions musical, and “Susan” In tick tick boom with her home away from home “Time Slip Theatre.” Katie loves indulging in other art forms, such as painting and dance, when she isn’t performing. She wants to thank all of her family, friends (all my girlies <3), and her partner, for their immense support. This is Katie’s first show with Center Stage, and she is so excited to take on the role of Carrie and is so honored to be trusted with such a timeless musical.

WILLIAM PAXTON (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be a part of Carousel! William turns 15 during our performance run, and was last seen as Richie in 13 (CenterStage). He is currently a sophomore musical theater major at YPAS. Other roles include Friedrich in The Sound of Music (ACT Productions), Aladdin in Aladdin Jr. (Centerstage Academy), and Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. (Noe Middle School). William would like to thank his parents, sister, and two dachshunds for always supporting him!