Cast & Creative Team
Krystina Alabado (Daisy Arujo)
Broadway: Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls, American Psycho, Green Day’s American Idiot.
National Tours: Evita, American Idiot,
Spring Awakening. Off-Broadway: The Mad Ones (Samantha Brown), Ain’t No Disco (Atlantic Theatre Company), David Bowie’s Lazarus (NYTW). Select Regional: Sunday in the Park with George (Dot/Marie, Pasadena Playhouse), Kiss My Aztec (Hartford Stage), Miss You Like Hell (La Jolla Playhouse), Mystic Pizza (Ogunquit Playhouse), Burn All Night (A.R.T.). TV/Film: “Better Nate Than Ever” (Disney+), If You See
Something, The Zombie Wedding,
First Reformed, “Tyrant” (FX), “God Friended Me” (CBS), “Monster High” (Nickelodeon), “Mecha Builders” (HBOMax), “Voltron” (Netflix), “Hazbin Hotel” (Netflix). IG/TikTok @ krystinaalabado
Chris Cardozo (TimTravers) is extremely grateful to be a part of this wonderful production! Recent credits include the 1st National Tour of Pretty Woman as u/s Edward Lewis and off-Broadway in The Lieutenant.
Favorite regional roles include Bobby Kennedy in the one-man show RFK and Billy Bigelow in Carousel.
Domo D’Dante (George, Alfie, u/s Mr. Barboza, u/s Lionel, u/s Mickey) is excited to be with this amazing show, cast and creative team. Last seen as a Drifter in Beautiful. A native of Flint, MI, he has his MFA in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University. His favorite roles include: The first regional premiere of The Good War (Private Smalls) directed by Broadway’s Jen Bender, In the Heights (u/s Benny, Dance Captain), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Big River (Jim),
Network TV: most recently on “Law &
Order: SVU.” @imchriscardozo
The Full Monty (Horse) and Violet:
The Musical (Flick). Domo would
like to thank his family, friends and team at Firestarter Entertainment for their continued support to follow his dreams; it means the world. Enjoy the show. IG: official_domo1
Chachi Delgado
(Swing, u/s Lou/ Nick/Mickey/Frank/Steamer/George/ Alfie) Most recent shows include Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls, Richie Walters in A Chorus Line, and Jack in Into the Woods. When he’s not performing, you may find him walking dogs, eating some “bussin” food with family, watching “Survivor,”
or simply enjoying the beauties of life during a fun hike. He’d like to thank his family, friends, and his life lessons for bringing him here today. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Jordan Friend (Bill Montijo) is a NYC-based actor, songwriter, and director. He founded and led 4615 Theatre (Helen Hayes Award, Outstanding Emerging Theatre) in his hometown of DC. Acting credits include Disgraced (NextStop Theatre) and the upcoming world premiere of A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical (Round House Theatre).
Jordan’s songs have been featured by world-renowned songwriter Ben Folds. During lockdown, he wrote Old Soul, a solo rock musical about OCD, performing a virtual tour for audiences across four continents.
BFA Acting (Ithaca College), Classical Acting Diploma (LAMDA), Cabaret/Performance Fellowship (O’Neill Theatre Center). Follow @ jordanwfriend and yourfriendjordan. com
Rayanne Gonzales (Leona Silvia) Helen Hayes Award-winning actress, 2022 Lunt-Fontanne Foundation Fellow. Broadway: Phantom of
the Opera, Hands on a Hardbody.
Onscreen: In the Heights, Sound of Music Live. Credits include Bernstein’s Mass (Kennedy Center), Mystic Pizza (Ogunquit Playhouse, World Premiere), In the Heights (Sacramento Music Circus and Olney Theatre Center), A Christmas Carol (Ford’s Theatre), Anastasia (Hartford Stage, World Premiere), The Bridges of Madison County, Sweeney Todd, Daphne’s Dive (Signature Theatre),
Arena Stage: Carousel, Oliver, Destiny of Desire (World Premiere). Tour: Into the Woods (2022 Broadway Revival), In the Heights (First National). My gratitude to Casey Hushion and Leah at CGF Talent. For my Bonus. IG: @rayannegonzales
Michael Thomas Grant (Charlie) is an actor and visual artist best known for his role as Leif Donnelly in Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist on NBC. You may have also seen him on The Rookie: Feds (ABC), Roadies (Stars), The Fosters (Freeform), or in one of many theatre shows throughout Los Angeles. He is currently recording Storm of Whispers, the second outing of the TTRPG actual-play podcast Roll Play Game and having an absolute blast!
Michael James (Lou, Nick and others, u/s Bill)
Regional: Center Theatre Group (A Christmas Story), McCoy/Rigby (Newsies, Mamma Mia!) Musical Theater West (The Wizard of Oz), Goodspeed Opera House (Bye Bye Birdie), Pittsburgh CLO (Altar Boyz, Newsies, Mamma Mia!), Maltz Jupiter Theater (West Side Story, How to Succeed...,Chicago), and Sacramento Music Circus (Mamma Mia!). Television: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Big thanks to FSE, the team at McCoy Rigby, and everyone in my life that has shaped me into the man I am today.
@heyitsmichaeljbrown
April
Josephine (Mrs. Arujo and others, u/s Leona)
Proud to be back under the vision and direction of the incredible Casey Hushion. Most recently toured US/ Canada: Mean Girls (First National Tour, Ms. Norbury, George & Heron). SoCal native, now NYC resident, she holds a place in her heart for this very company who gave April her first Equity contract: West Side Story 2017. (You never forget your first equity gig!) Select CA regional houses include: La Jolla Playhouse, 3-D Theatricals, Lamb’s Players, Moonlight Stage. Thank you Julia Flores Casting, Casey Hushion,
McCoy Rigby for the opportunity to be a part of the “Mystic.” Love always to DJ. @itsapriljosephine @fsetalent
Kyra Kennedy
(Kat) is so happy to be back in the pizza shop! A NYCbased actress and musician, she most recently originated the role of Monica Lewinsky in the world premiere play When Monica Met Hillary (Miami New Drama). She originated the role of Kat Arujo in the world premiere of Mystic Pizza the Musical at the Ogunquit Playhouse and played Francine/Jenna and Dawn u/s in the first national tour
of Waitress. Other recent favorites include Corie Bratter in Barefoot in the Park (ATC), Shelby in Steel Magnolias (Pittsburgh Public), Louise in Gypsy (Sharon Playhouse), Sara in Murder
(Playhouse Square), and Wendla in Spring Awakening (Beck Center for the Arts). Endless love and thanks to her MP fam, Justin
+
and her peeps. @ kyramkennedy | kyramkennedy.com
Alfonso/Teresa/
is thrilled to join the
family!
Ballad
Picca
LWC,
Tayler Mettra (Swing, u/s Lorna/ Serena/Debbie/Mrs.
Nikki/Bonnie/Polly)
Mystic Pizza
National Tour: Fiddler on the Roof. Select
Regional: Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (Candlelight Pavilion), Polly in Crazy for You (SDMT), Olive in The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee (PVPA), The Little Mermaid (MTW). Other MRE: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Singing in the Rain, and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer: The Musical (tour). BFA from Elon University.
Thanks to my loving husband, FSE, Julia, this stellar creative team, and my incredibly supportive family!
www.taylermettra.com
Louis Pardo (Mr. Barboza, Lionel,
Mickey and others, u/s
Mr. Chuck Windsor, u/s Fireside
Gourmet, u/s Priest) is elated to be back performing with McCoy Rigby. Favorite credits include: Les Misérables (Fueilly) McCoy Rigby, Hair (Flo) The Hollywood Bowl, Bottle Shock (Spurrier) world premiere CCAE, West Side Story (A-Rab) at the San Francisco Symphony, An American in Paris (Adam) Musical Theater West, Avenue Q (Princeton/ Rod) 3-D Theatricals, and his original musical We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break: The Hymon and Parfunkel Story (Parfunkel) in which he co-stars and co-wrote book, music and lyrics. Thanks to my family, Casey, Lindsay, Tom, Cathy, ATB Talent and everyone who made being on this stage possible.
Monika
Peña (Debbie, Mrs. Alfonso, Teresa, Nikki and others, u/s Daisy, u/s Kat) is grateful to be back with McCoy Rigby!
Recent credits: Oliver! (Nancy, 5-Star Theatricals), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene, Moonlight), Grease (Sandy, Musical Theatre West and Patty Simcox, McCoy Rigby), and Rogers: The Musical (Peggy Carter/Starkettes, Disney’s Hyperion Theater). Other favorite credits: Lizzie (Lizzie Borden, Chance Theater), Violet (Violet, Chance), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza, Candlelight Pavilion), Seussical the Musical (Mayzie, Candlelight). Always for
Alyssa M. Simmons (Aunt Bonnie, Polly Windsor and others, u/s Mrs. Arujo) Select Regional: Shrek (3-D Theatricals), White Christmas (Musical Theatre West), RENT (La Mirada), Meet Me in St. Louis (5Star Theatricals), Little Women (Musical Theatre Guild) and The Little Mermaid (Tuacahn Center for the Arts). You can hear her in Epic Games Fortnite and Sanrio+Sunblink’s Hello
Kitty Island Adventure. Catch her daily at The Disneyland Resort in the Tomorrowland Terrace Dance Party or Operation: Playtime! featuring the Green Army Patrol. “When life keeps
Aaron. www.MonikaPena.com @ singingvettech
handing you anchovies, just cover them up with some extra cheese and make a pizza!” All my love to Chassey.
Jeff Skowron (Chuck Windsor, Fireside Gourmet, Priest) Broadway: Enron (Trader), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Grinch), The Lion King (Ed/Timon/Zazu), Beauty and the Beast (LeFou), High Society (Stanley).
Eddie opposite Marsha Mason in Lost in Yonkers (Connecticut Critics Circle Nomination). SoCal Premieres: Clue (Wadsworth), A Gentleman’s Guide... (D’Ysquith Family), Skintight (Jeff).
LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards:
Parade (Leo Frank), South Pacific (Billis). Ovation Award Nominations: The Producers (Leo), Pride and Prejudice (Mr. Collins), Les Misérables (Thenardier). LA Drama Critics Circle Nomination: Into the Woods (Baker).
Film/TV includes Dorfman opposite Billy Bob Thornton in Miramax’s Bad Santa 2 and Malcolm opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt in “Super
Pumped: The Battle for Uber.”
Jake Swain (Frank, Steamer Windsor and others, Dance Captain, u/s Charlie, u/s Tim) is so excited to be back in Mystic after originating Frank in the world premiere of
Mystic Pizza! Broadway: Mean Girls (Tyler Kimble, u/s Aaron Samuels).
Regional: Oklahoma! (Will Parker, Goodspeed), Bye Bye Birdie (Goodspeed), Forever Plaid (Sparky, Eccles Theatre), RENT (Theatre Aspen). National Tour: Mean Girls, Elf the Musical. BFA in Acting (BYU).
Film: The Cosmos Sisters, The Last Hurrah, Zombied. TV: “Hysterical
Women.” Works as a Teaching Artist leading coachings and masterclasses for actors and students around the world. Insta: @jacobmonte for inquiries! Love to the fam!
Rachel Kae Wirtz (Lorna, Serena Windsor and others, u/s Jojo) just finished the year out originating Peggy Carter in Rogers: The Musical (Disneyland), Beth in The Purge: Dangerous Waters Stunt Show (Universal) and singing with the Sugarplums for the holidays. Rock n Roll has a special place in her heart especially having finished Bat Out of Hell (Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, 2022). Whether it’s musicals, stunts, acro or just travelling in her van, Rachel is so thankful for all the love and support from her family, friends, and agents and hopes you enjoy the show!
@rachelkae18
Gianna
Yanelli (Jojo) cannot wait to return to the pizza shop after originating the role at Ogunquit Playhouse in 2021! Gianna is a Broadway actress known for performing in the original cast of Mean Girls from 2017 - 2020. Recent credits include the regional premiere of Rocky! as Adrian at the Walnut Street Theater and Rizzo in Grease at the Fulton Theater. TV/Film: “Law and Order SVU,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “Saturday Night Live.” @giannayanelli
SANDY RUSTIN (Book) is a Broadway playwright and actress whose comedy, The Cottage, recently ran at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway. One of the most produced playwrights in America, Sandy’s adaptation of the film Clue has enjoyed over 3,500 productions worldwide. Sandy wrote adaptations of I Married an Angel and Dear World (NY Times Critic’s Pick) for NY City Center Encores!
Her comedy, The Suffragette’s Murder, will premiere in ‘25 at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Her play with music, Houston (New American Musical Award), is in development with Grammy winner, Edie Brickell. She has developed theatrical works for Disney, STX Entertainment, Primary Wave Music, and Mattel. Other works: Rated P
... For Parenthood, Elijah, Struck, Always Something There, and more.
A Northwestern University graduate, Sandy serves on the Advisory Board of NYU’s Camp Kesem chapter. Love to Evan, Isaac & Charlie. www. sandyrustin.com INSTA: @sandyrustin_
CARMEL DEAN (Arrangements and Orchestrations) is a composer, lyricist, musical director, and arranger. Her compositional debut, Renascence, won the 2018 OffBroadway Alliance Award for Best New Musical. Her song cycle, WellBehaved Women, about badass, game-changing historical women, premiered at Joe’s Pub in January 2020, and received rave reviews for its production in Sydney, Australia. Carmel has been commissioned to write a new musical with Mindi Dickstein (Little Women) for New Works Provincetown/Mark Cortale.
As a Broadway Musical Director, Supervisor and Arranger, Carmel’s credits include If/Then (starring Idina Menzel), American Idiot, Hands on a Hardbody, and ...Spelling Bee. She has also served as Vocal Arranger for Phish and Trey Anastasio, performed with Green Day on the “52nd Annual Grammy Awards,” and Musical Director for Broadway legend Chita Rivera. Upcoming projects include The Notebook (with score by Ingrid Michaelson). Carmel is a Fulbright Scholar, holds an MFA from NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, and is a current member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Workshop.
CASEY HUSHION (Director)
Broadway: Associate/Resident Director of Mean Girls, Aladdin, The Prom, In the Heights, Elf, The
Drowsy Chaperone, To Be Or Not to Be and Good Vibrations. Other New York credits include Call Me Madam (Encores) and Fat Camp. Casey recently directed the National Tour of The Cher Show and is looking forward to the upcoming National Tour of the Clue. This spring, she will be directing Beautiful at Paper Mill Playhouse, where Casey has also directed Murder on the Orient Express, A Jolly Holiday and Beehive. Casey has worked at many regional theatres such as George Street Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, Walnut Street Theatre, Riverside Theatre and Philadelphia Theatre Company. Artistic Director of North Carolina Theatre for ten years.
Television: “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “The Tonight Show,” “Good Morning America,” “The View,” “The Late Show with Stephen
Colbert,” NBC’s Special “One Night
Only: The Best of Broadway.” Love to Marc and her three kids, Lincoln, Violet and Jane. www.caseyhushion. com CONNOR GALLAGHER (Choreographer) is a New York-based director and choreographer. Recent: Beetlejuice (Broadway, US Tour, Australia, NCL, South Korea.) Other: Walter Paisley (La Mirada), The Robber Bridegroom (Roundabout, Astaire Award), Beauty and the Beast for Disney Live Entertainment (director, Brass Ring Award), Tangled (Disney, world premiere), 15 touring companies of Elf, Philadelphia Theatre, Goodspeed, Denver Center, Public Theatre, Theatreworks, Bucks County, Westport, ACT, Playhouse Square, Shakespeare DC, and the HIFA Festival in Zimbabwe. Connor
most recently choreographed the world premiere of Will Aronson and Hue Park’s Il Tenore in Seoul, South Korea. Connor is currently developing several musicals as director-choreographer: the world premiere stage adaption of Disney’s Moana, The Big Gay Jamboree (OffBroadway, 2024), and Miss Step (MCC, 2025.) He graduated from the Cincinnati Conservatory and was recently honored with the 2021 Young Alumni Award. He is a former competitive gymnast and made his Broadway debut as a performer in the final company of Beauty and the Beast. IG: @connorga www. connorgallagher.com
KRISTIN STOWELL (Music Director and Orchestra Supervisor) is a music director, pianist, composer, arranger, copyist, and educator
based in Washington, D.C. She was recently the music supervisor for the first national tour of The Cher Show. Additional recent credits include music directing the world premieres of On Cedar Street (Berkshire Theatre Group) and Mystic Pizza (Ogunquit Playhouse), and the regional premiere of The Cher Show (Ogunquit Playhouse).
Her original award-winning musical Endometriosis: The Musical was featured in the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Kristin currently serves on the musical theatre faculty at American University.
NATE BERTONE (Scenic & Properties Designer) is a NYCbased theatrical storyteller who has worked internationally as a director, designer, playwright, and producer. Recently, he co-produced the new
Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio and Directed/Designed the Australian tour of Alice in Wonderland. Nate’s designs have appeared at Lincoln Center, Disney’s D23, Google, Sacramento Music Circus, Ogunquit Playhouse, Bucks County Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, Theatre by the Sea, Arizona Broadway and more. As the Associate Designer for Tony AwardWinning Designer Beowulf Boritt: Be More Chill (West End), Crazy for You (Lincoln Center). Assistant to Boritt: New York, NewYork, Freestyle Love Supreme and A Bronx Tale (Broadway). Faculty: Manhattan School of Music. Dean’s Scholar of Central Saint Martins, London. His musical Letters From War has played theaters across the east coast and his new play The SeaView Nursing Home for the Newly Deceased is currently
in development. Nate’s children’s book “Nana, Nana” will be released nationwide in September 2024. Represented by The Gersh Agency. Proud member of USA829 and Dramatists Guild. natebertone.com
JEN CAPRIO (Costume Designer)
Broadway: Spamalot (2023 Revival), The Heart of Rock and Roll, Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee. National/International:
PHISH’s New Year’s Eve at Madison Square Garden (2022, 2023)
Falsettos, Joseph..., The Lion (West End/US Tour), ...Spelling Bee (US Tours) and rock revues for Norwegian and Celebrity Cruise Lines, Hershey Park and IBEROSTAR resorts in Mexico. Over 250 LORT and Opera productions in NYC and regionally. TV: “Sesame Street” (seasons 4754), “The Not-Too-Late Show with
Elmo” (Seasons 1-2), “Manhunt” (Apple TV+), and “Tiny Time Travel” (PBS/YouTube). 2019, 2020, & 2021
Daytime Emmy Nomination, 2020
Daytime Emmy Winner: “Sesame Street.” www.jencaprio.com
Instagram: @jencapriocostumedesign
RYAN J. O’GARA (Lighting Designer)
Broadway - Thoughts of a Colored Man. National Tour: Million Dollar
Quartet-Christmas, Juke Box
Hero, A Night with Janis Joplin,
Vocalocity and The Little Prince.
Various productions for Cirque du Soleil, Norwegian Cruise Line, Tokyo
DisneySea, New York City Opera, Paper Mill Playhouse, Walnut Street Theatre, Drury Lane-Chicago (2019 Jeff Nomination), TUTS, Baltimore
Center Stage, Syracuse Stage, North Carolina Theatre, Bucks County Playhouse, Signature Theatre DC,
Laguna Playhouse, New Victory Theatre, Lincoln Center Festival, Capital Repertory Theatre and Bristol Riverside Theatre (2016 Barrymore Award). Associate Lighting Designer for over 25 Broadway productions. O’Gara graduated from NCSA. www. ryanogara.com
JOSH BESSOM (Sound Designer)
McCoy Rigby: A Night with Janis Joplin, Cabaret, Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Billy Elliot, Les Misérables, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Ovation Nomination), Next to Normal, The Buddy Holly Story, Ring of Fire. Associate designs include the national tour of Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan, Carrie: The Musical, and Miss Saigon. Other favorite credits include LA Theatre Works national tour of The Graduate, and La Mirada
Theatre’s productions of American Idiot, Floyd Collins, and Spring Awakening. In his spare time, he runs the independent record label, Organik Records, and plays bass in the band Lazy Preacher. www.joshuabessom.com
KAITLIN YAGEN (Hair/Wig/ Makeup Designer) is thrilled to be designing again for McCoy Rigby Entertainment. Design credits include Beautiful, Joseph...Dreamcoat, The King and I, Grease, A Few Good Men, Clue, Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, Man of La Mancha, Peter Pan, LesMisérables, Miss Saigon, Carrie the Musical. She has also supervised on numerous national tours. Kaitlin loves the work she does and the joy it brings to the audience. Thank you to wee baby Harvey, my husband and family for their
continuous love and support.
JULIA FLORES (Casting Director)
Celebrating our 30th season with McCoy Rigby Entertainment. Past MRE productions include touring productions of Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby, Camelot starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Little Mermaid. Additional credits include productions for Boston Court Theatre, The REV Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre Company, TheatreWorks, Denver Center Theatre, A Noise Within, The Pasadena Playhouse, Portland Center Stage, B Street Theatre. Dedicated with love and appreciation to my friends/sisters who made the 80’s so much fun!
NATALIE MALOTKE (Associate Director) is a director, choreographer,
creative event producer and teaching artist. Credits include:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Choreography Team on Broadway and National Tour), Bygone Love for China Broadway Entertainment, Candide at Carnegie Hall, I Married an Angel at City Center, and Joy: The Musical (George Street Playhouse) all alongside Joshua Bergasse.
Little Dancer at Lincoln Center with Susan Stroman, Really Rosie at City Center, and the developmental lab of Monopoly: The Musical. Regional credits at The New London Barn Playhouse, The Engeman, Wagon Wheel, Pittsburgh Music Theatre, Northern Stage, and the national tour of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!. Events for Bloomberg Philanthropies, Hermès, Target, and The Robin Hood Foundation. TV: Choreography: SNL with Jason Sudeikis and Billie Eilish;
Capitol Fourth.
Dance Center and
State University. Gratitude to Casey. www.nataliemalotke.com / @nataliemalotke JENNIFER LIN (Associate Music Director/Conductor) works as a music director, pianist, and teacher throughout Southern California. Recent productions include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (La Mirada Theatre with McCoy Rigby Entertainment), On This Side of the World (East West Players), Brigadoon (Musical Theatre Guild), Matilda (at both 5-Star Theatricals and La Mirada Theatre), The Last Five Years (After Hours Theatre-Ovation Nominee for Musical Direction), XY (NAMT Festival of New Musicals), LIZZIE (at both Cal State Fullerton and
PBS, A
Faculty at Broadway
Penn
SIMMONS
(Associate Choreographer) What a joy it is to be joining the Mystic Pizza team. She has been lucky enough to perform, choreograph, assist and Dance Captain from LA to NYC. You’ve seen her in productions at La Mirada in Mamma Mia, Billy Elliot, Cats, and 7 Brides. Other mentionable work, performing with Todrick Hall, playing Barbie for Mattel, and a decade of singing and dancing for Disney Entertainment. On her off time she loves yoga, baking sweets, themed dinners, movie nights, and anything at the
Color
Light Theatre
and
and
Ensemble),
Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Celebration Theatre–Ovation Nominee for Musical Direction, Ovation Winner for Best Intimate Theatre). www.jenlinmusic.com HANNAH JEAN
beach! Cheers!
KEVIN WILLIAMS (Properties Supervisor) Recovering actor and LA native, Kevin has spent over two decades as a designer, fabricator and consultant for clients such as Walt Disney Imagineering, ABC, Buena Vista Pictures, HUB Network, Red
5 Studios and Twentieth Century Fox among others. Notably, he was the resident Production Designer for interactive theatre company, Delusion, for seven years: Lies Within (2014), His Crimson Queen (2016), Lies Within VR (2017), The Blue Blade (2018) and Reaper’s Remorse (2021). Kevin is the Prop Department Supervisor for UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television and lives in Orange County with his incredible family. Proud member of S.P.M.
JILL GOLD (Production Stage
Manager) spent the holiday season at the Ahmanson with A Christmas Story. She is thrilled to be reunited with Casey Hushion and Sandy Rustin after stage managing Clue, both in La Mirada and at Papermill Playhouse, as well as to stage manage her 36th show for Mccoy Rigby. Jill teaches at UCLA and Occidental College using her textbook, Stage Management by Lawrence Stern and Jill Gold. Thanks to her theatrical family, Phil, Hailey, and Colleen!
KATHERINE BARRETT (Assistant Stage Manager) is pleased to return to McCoy Rigby Entertainment where her recent productions include Matilda, Grease, and The King and I. She was the Production Stage Manager for Wiesenthal OffBroadway. Her favorite regional credits include Tevye in New York
(Wallis Annenberg Center), Nightwalk in the Chinese Garden (CalArts Center for New Performance), and The Fantasticks (Good People Theater Company). Katherine is the Production Manager for the Whittier Center Theater, where she oversees the technical needs for local productions and community events.
Kate’s also provided orchestrations for more than 40 musicals for young people, and lighting designs for You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Seussical the Musical, The Tempest, and The Nutcracker.
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Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.
Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence.
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McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT
(Tom McCoy & Cathy Rigby McCoy, Executive Producers) Broadway: Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby, Jekyll and Hyde starring Deborah Cox. National Tours: Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby, Camelot starring Michael York and Lou Diamond Phillips, Jesus Christ Superstar starring Carl Anderson, Annie Get Your Gun starring Cathy Rigby, Happy Days The Musical by Gary Marshall and Paul Williams,
Seussical The Musical starring Cathy Rigby. International: Miss Saigon (Macau), Dreamgirls (Tokyo), Peter Pan (Macau & Riyadh), Awards: Emmy Awards and Nominations, Tony Award Nominations, countless Ovation Awards and Nominations. La Mirada Theatre: 30th season having produced over 100 musicals, plays, concerts, special events. Television: Peter Pan (A&E), A Night with Janis Joplin and Peter Pan (Broadway HD).
LIVELY McCABE ENTERTAINMENT is a theatrical development and acquisition company founded in 2017 by former Disney executive Michael Barra. The company is best known for its collection of theatrical properties including: Clue (the most produced play in US Schools for 4 straight years) and its UK sibling Cluedo, the musical adaptation of
Mystic Pizza, country music musical
May We All (developed with Florida Georgia Line), and Joe Iconis’ Punk Rock Girl!. For more info, please visit www.livelymccabe.com
RIVERSIDE THEATRICALS, LLC (Allen D. Cornell/Producing Artistic Director/CEO, Jon R. Moses/ Managing Director/COO, Patti Rooney/CFO) is a division of Riverside Theatre, Inc. With over 50 years of experience producing Broadway shows for Vero Beach and the entire Treasure Coast of Florida, Riverside Theatricals is dedicated to creating original works from script to score and partnering with other creators of new works for development, producing, and touring opportunities.
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Tony-
nominated theatre has been hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “one of the best Broadway-style houses in Southern California.” This beautiful state-of-the-art theatre has been producing quality productions since 1977. The theatre has produced several national tours and is the recipient of many accolades, including Tony, Emmy and Ovation Award nominations. For its 2012-13 season, it won the LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award for Best Season of the Year.
CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY
Led by Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow and Managing Director Carolyn Jackson, Center REP is the award-winning resident theatre company of the Lesher Center for the Arts. Founded in 1968, Center REP is one of the oldest professional
theatres in the region, serving the East Bay and beyond with a diverse program of classic and contemporary works and arts education programs. For nearly six decades, Center REP’s legacy endures as a vital community hub that fosters creativity and belonging among audiences and artists alike. Center REP’s mission is to celebrate the power of the human imagination by producing emotionally engaging, intellectually involving, and visually astonishing live theatre, and through Outreach and Education programs, to enrich and advance the cultural life of the communities it serves. Learn more at centerrep.org.