CAST BIOS

Alexander Garciarena

(Ensemble/Jehan) Alexander is a growing actor across Naples theatre. This is his second performance at The Naples Players. He was previously seen in the ensemble of Godspell Jr, and used the opportunity as a means to cement a small portion of himself in theatre! He is using his role as a way to propel him further in his abilities, as he strives for a higher role in the future. But will his devotion to the craft be enough? Dim the lights and raise the curtains, as it’s time to find out!

Jordan Gersbach

(Choir/Assistant Stage Manager) 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 , and 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!

Riley Hart

(Choir) is so excited for you to see The Hunchback of Notre Dame Teen . 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!

Amy Hughes

(Choir) has been seen in multiple shows here at The Naples Players from The Music Man as Marian 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 secondyear 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 Misérables 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 shoutout 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

(Choir) was most recently seen on stage as Madam/Ensemble in The Hunchback of Notre Dame , 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!

Elizabeth Marcantonio

(Choir) is so honored to help bring such a beautiful, classic story to life. Endless thanks to EVERYONE who has worked and donated tirelessly to keep this place alive. We are SO lucky. Thank you Mom & Dad for your unwavering support that fuels me every day…and to my fluffy boys Gus and Banks for the cuddles when I get home at night. Credits: Mary Poppins/Mary Poppins , Rosie/Bye Bye Birdie , Eliza/My Fair Lady, Louise/ Gypsy, Janet/The Drowsy Chaperone, The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, Guys and Dolls, Chicago, The Rocky Horror Show and more.