CAST BIOS

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

JORDAN GERSBACH (Ensemble) is currently an upcoming sophomore at University of New Hampshire and is so excited to be back at TNP and performing in this production. Her past credits include Irene/Hello, Dolly, Kristine/A Chorus Line, Ensemble/Something Rotten! Teen, Rosie/Mamma Mia! Jordan would like to thank everyone who made this show possible and her family for always being so supportive. She hopes you enjoy the show!

CAROLINA GRAU (Choir) is so happy to be back at TNP after a long hiatus! She is an English teacher at Community School of Naples and Production Assistant and Head of Properties at TheatreZone. She was in the ensemble in TNP’s productions of Young Frankenstein and Bye, Bye, Birdie. She inaugurated the musical theatre program at St. John Neumann High and directed Godspell and Beauty and the Beast. Carolina is so grateful to be a part of this production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame!

RILEY HART (Choir) is so excited for you to see The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Previous credits: Agent Cod/Catch Me If You Can, Eddie/Mamma Mia!, Jack/Into The Woods, Judah/Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and many more. Enjoy the show!

MADELEINE HOWE (Choir) is an aspiring actress and a rising senior at the University of Central Florida. She is studying towards her BA in Theatre with Minors in Mass Media and Journalism. In the past year, she has acted in four short films and two full original plays, so keep an eye out! This is her 3rd production with the Naples Players and she is thrilled to return! Some highlighted previous roles include Cinderella/Into the Woods, Abby/Blood ‘N Stitching, and Mrs. Potts/Beauty and the Beast. She is incredibly grateful to TNP for this opportunity and would like to thank them. She would also like to thank her parents and Levi for their constant support. @madeleinehowe

AMY HUGHES (Choir) has been seen in multiple shows here at The Naples Players from The Music Man as Marion Paroo to Chicago. She is so excited to sing this beautifully sad show. This is Amy’s first musical after the birth of her daughter Eleanor. She’s thankful for her husband’s support and the opportunity to be a part of a show whose message shines a light on the danger and divisiveness of fear. Thank you TNP for this opportunity.

DANI IVANOV (Choir) is a rising second-year student at their university abroad. Most recently seen as Paulette in Legally Blonde touring across their home country in Bulgaria, they are so thrilled to be back at their home theater. Favorite TNP credits: Ensemble/The Wedding Singer and Ensemble/She Loves Me. When they’re not trying to cram exams for a double major, they enjoy going to see Les Mis for the fiftieth time, petting Bulgarian street cats, and going back to their second home, Wales. Thanks to everyone for making this beautiful show happen. A special shout-out to everyone in BPC, who has become a new family just as their TNP one has been for years. To little Dani who loved this novel and stage version so much: you’re in it!

JILLIAN KEITH (Madam / Ensemble) was most recently seen on stage as Anna Mae/ Afua in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark and in the ensemble of Something Rotten! She’s recently joined the TNP family as their Marketing Coordinator, and also acts as a Wellness, Theatre For All, and KidzAct instructor for our community, and an improv artist with Stage2. Jillian would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support, and her fellow crew, cast, and creative team for all of their commitment towards making this show amazing!

EDUARDO MARIN (Clopin) is excited to return to TNP for this production! Marin is a native Floridian from Bonita Springs. He is filled with joy to collaborate with artists again. Last summer he played the role of Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten!. In 2020, he received his BFA in Musical Theater from the University of West Florida. Off stage, Ed likes to play fun board games and sit on the beach. He’d like to thank all of his friends and family for their support and for being a constant source of laughter and inspiration.

LILA MASTRO (Ensemble) is a recent Gulf Coast High graduate and will be attending FSU in the Fall. She has been a part of countless KidzAct productions throughout the years and is so excited to be in her first adult production! She hopes you enjoy the show!

SYDNEY MILLER (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on stage for another TNP production! Having recently played in A Christmas Carol, she knew it wouldn’t be long before she auditioned for another show. Sydney would like to thank the cast and crew for sharing their many talents in order to bring this wonderful story to life. It’s always an honor and a privilege to share the stage with such talented performers! Sydney would also like to thank her family, friends, and her hubby, in particular, for always supporting her in her endeavors. Enjoy the show!