First and foremost, thank you for joining us for Festival Rep 2023 and choosing to support the essential art of live theatre! We are thrilled to share our production of A Chorus Line with you today!
     
     This show is one of the classics of American Musical Theatre and comes steeped in tradition and history. As most of you know, the original production opened nearly half a century ago, ran for fifteen years before closing as, what was then, the “longest running show on Broadway”, and was then followed by a revival that ran for another two years. An audience-favorite which is equally revered by veteran and aspiring musical theatre artists, the show requires an entire cast of true “triple threat” performers able to act, sing and DANCE, throughout the entire evening. These reasons make it a wonderful choice to help the students stretch their skills and grow their craft and for the Department to further develop the components necessary for what is becoming a dynamic Musical Theatre program.
 
     I was honored to be invited to direct this production and, to be completely honest, as someone who has worked exclusively in new works for most of my professional career, I was also very surprised. The immediate thought that came to mind was “What are we going to bring to this classic to make it our own?”      

     The characters in this show endure a grueling audition where they are asked to blur the lines of their professional and personal lives – all for the possibility of temporary employment. It is unfair and, unfortunately, practices like these have been an accepted reality in our industry for far too long. For me, A Chorus Line provided an invaluable opportunity to offer students some insight  into the past and current realities of the professional world they will soon enter. We spent A LOT of time in rehearsals discussing things like: Power Dynamics, Appropriate Pay Scales, Work/Life Balance, and exploring ways to disentangle Career from Personal Identity.

     In the past few years, our industry has seen huge shifts and clear calls for change. It is up to us as theatre-educators and theatre-makers to heed those calls and ensure that the work is created in a safe, healthy, and sustainable way. In this way, we will ensure that future generations “won’t forget, can’t regret,” what they do for love. Enjoy the show!

- Matt Stabile

Kyle Smith+ (Zach) is a second year MFA- Theatre Performance at FAU. BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University. Professional: Vermont Shakespeare Company, Sierra Repertory Theatre, Pacific Conservatory Theatre and Oregon Cabaret Theatre. FAU: Monty-Violet, Orpheus- Polaroid Stories, Patrick O’Reilly-The Musical Comedy Murders Of 1940, Zach- A Chorus Line.

Daniella Dara Coby (Lara, Dance Captain) is a junior pursuing a major in Musical Theatre with a dance minor. Daniella loves singing, teaching dance, and creating content on YouTube and TikTok. You have seen Daniella in recent semesters as Almeta in Violet, a dancer in Nutcracked, and Vicki/Chelsea in Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom.

Morgan Elaine (Don) is an upcoming junior BFA Musical Theatre major. Previous credits include A Chorus Line (Judy Turner), 42nd Street (Ethel), and Sweeney Todd (Ensemble). She would like to dedicate this performance to her family and her best friends back home who never stop supporting her and her dreams!

Nuelle “Elle” Saunders (Maggie) is a third year BFA in Musical Theatre Performance. This is her debut performance here at Florida Atlantic University. Her recent work in theatre includes Little Women (Jo March) and Monty Python’s Spamalot! (Pattsy) in Cincinnati, Ohio. She would like to thank friends and family for their continuing support.

Mitchell Worrell-Olson+ (Mike) is a Graduate Student at FAU. He attended CSU, Sacramento, where he graduated with honors. He recently appeared as Father in Violet, G in Polaroid Stories, Stan in Sweat, and Ken in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. He would like to thank his cohort and fiancée Natalie for supporting him.

Sarah Romeo (Connie, Asst. Dance Captain) is an FAU graduate, with a BFA in Performance. This will be her final performance at FAU, her past shows include Richard lll (Duke of York), The Wolves (#8), and Neighborhood 3... (Mikaela/ Doug). She’s so happy for this opportunity and glad to be on stage again.

Shayna Gilberg+ (Greg) is an MFA Acting Candidate. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida’s BFA Musical Theatre and Dance Minor programs. Credits: Shrek the Musical
(Princess Fiona), First Date (Woman 1), The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Marjorie Baverstock). She thanks her boyfriend Forrest, family, and cohort for their love and support. shaynagilberg.com

Sarah Sun Park+ (Cassie) Credits include North Carolina Theatre’s Broadway production of Mamma Mia!; Berkshire Theatre Group’s Hair; World Premiere of Michael Weller’s A Welcome Guest at the Contemporary American Theater Festival; Rattlestick Playwrights Theater; Two River Theater; Virginia Stage Company. Sarah gives thanks to Jesus Christ, her family, and her Infinity Love André.

Cait Siobhan Kiley*+ (Sheila) is an actress, writer, singer, and cinnamon roll-enthusiast. She has worked nationally and internationally as an actress on tour, in regional theaters, and most recently aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines. BFA University of Arizona, Tucson. Gratitude to family and friends. For Daddoo. CaitKiley.com

Connor Lee (Bobby) is in his third year at FAU, pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Acting credits: Neighborhood 3, Lady Windermere’s Fan, Wonder of the World, Carrie, and Mamma Mia. He is eternally grateful for his friends and family who always showed immense support and love.

Olivia Beebe (Bebe) is from Rockledge, Florida and is a senior in the BFA Musical Theater Program. Some previous credits include Wonder of the World (Cass), Violet (Young Violet), The Wolves (#2), Chicago (Velma Kelly), and Into the Woods (Cinderella). She’s excited to be playing such a wonderfully named character with so many dear friends.

Caroline Slagle (Judy, Asst. Dance Captain) is a senior pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include Neighborhood 3, The Wolves, Rent, Little Women, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Her work has been seen as a Choreographer, Dance Captain, Fight Captain, and has recently received 3rd place for the 2023 NSAL Florida competition in Drama.

Doriyan De’Angelo Caty (Richie, Website Design) is a senior in the BFA MT program. Recent credits include: Zombiekllr14 (Neighborhood 3) and  Director/Producer of The Legacy of Oz, a re-telling of The Wizard of Oz by The Black Undergraduate theatre collective. Doriyan strives to continue the advancement and education of performers of color.

Anthony Blatter+ (Al, Vocal Captain) is a first-year MFA candidate at Florida Atlantic University. He recently received his BM in Vocal Performance and a BA in Theatre Performance from The University of Missouri. FAU credits include: The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Roger Hopewell), Violet (Flick), Sweat (Brucie/Evan). Other credits include: Le Nozze di Figaro (Figaro), RENT (Tom Collins), A View from the Bridge (Eddie Carbone).

Ashley Brooke Miller+ (Kristine) is an MFA candidate ‘22, from NYC. Credits include Margaret in Lady Windermere’s Fan, Alcandre in Rough Magic, and “head” puppeteer in The Impracticality of Modern Day Mastodons. She extends gratitude to the cast and current MFA class and love to her ever-supportive family and friends.

Daniela Moon (Val) is a BFA musical theater major at FAU. Her favorite credits include Anything Goes (Reno Sweeny), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Matilda (Ms. Honey), and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive Ostrovsky). She is so excited to be participating in her 4th show at FAU and would like to thank everyone who has supported
her through this journey.

Caitlin Foster+ (Mark) is an MFA candidate at Florida Atlantic University. She recently received her BFA in Acting from the University of Florida. FAU credits: Violet (Violet), Neighborhood 3 (Gamemaster), The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Bernice). She is certified by the SAFD in Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed Combat.

Joel Rodriguez+ (Paul, Vocal Captain) is a second-year Dominican American MFA Acting candidate from Kansas City, Missouri. He finds joy in composing, performing, and producing musical theatre. Some recent credits include Oscar in Sweat and Franklin Hart Jr. in 9 to 5 The Musical. You can find out more about him at www.joelmrodrig.com

Valeria Illan (Diana) is a Venezuelan born actress in her third year of the BFA Musical Theatre program at FAU. Credits include Neighborhood 3, Freaky Friday, Into the Woods, Heathers and  Chicago. She would like to thank her family, friends, and boyfriend for all the support, love, and positive energy.

Ana Calise+ (Tricia, Asst. Director) is a graduate student and is originally from Rhode Island. She graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama. Ana spent numerous years after graduation working as an actor, director, and writer in New York City. www.anamariecalise.com

Kendra Parrish (Vicki) is a Florida native and senior at Florida Atlantic University. She played Music Hall singer in FAU’ Fall 2022 production of Violet and Persephone in FAU spring 2023 production of Polaroid Stories. After graduation Kendra hopes to continue her career as an actor. And create spaces for others.

Sybille Desormes (Lois) is a senior at FAU graduating Fall 2023 with a major in Social Work and a minor in Theatre. A Chorus Line is her mainstage debut at FAU. Other credits in FAU productions include The Legacy of Oz (Crow) and The Deadly Truth (Marnie). She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support.

Zachary Marullo+ (Roy) is a graduate student at Florida Atlantic University. Recent credits at FAU include Jason in Sweat and Eddie in The Musical Comedy Murders of the 1940s. Zach plans to direct and act professionally after graduation.

Emily Shecter (Butch) is an artist from South Florida. Emily Shecter is starting a career in Musical Theatre. She played roles such as Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Katherine in Newsies, and Amber in Hairspray. Emily is an award-winning songwriter and loves to create new innovative art.

Emilia Borean (Tom, Carpenter) is a sophomore in FAU with a BA in theater. She thanks her family to give her opportunities like this, and her friends for always sup- porting her. She’s excited to debut and hopes you enjoy the show! IG: @emiborean

Michelle “Elle” White (Frank) is a BFA Musical Theatre Performance senior at Florida Atlantic University. Their acting credits include Sweat (Cynthia), Wonder of the World (Lois), RENT (Joanne u/s) and Hairspray (Dynamite). She is honored to be part of this ensemble and thanks her friends and family for the support.

Geraldine Monsalve (Lucy) is a Venezuelan born actress, singer, songwriter, producer. Currently a Sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program. She is passionate about her music, available on all platforms! She is really excited to make her FAU mainstage debut as part of the Ensemble in A Chorus Line.

Matt Stabile (Director) is a writer, director, actor and educator who found his home in the Theatre at an early age. He proudly serves as the Producing Artistic Director of Theatre Lab, the professional resident company of Florida Atlantic University, where he has directed multiple World, US, and Regional Premiere productions and nearly 100 readings of new plays hosted by The Lab.

Caryl Fantel (Music Director, Conductor, Pianist) is an award-winning Music Director who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Off-Broadway and at numerous regional theatres. A composer and vocal arranger, Caryl has supervised vocal groups for the Tony Awards and the South Florida presentation of Hugh Jackman’s World Tour, played for renowned Broadway performers, produced the Carbonell Awards, and regularly presents audition workshops. This fall she joins FAU’s BFA MT program as Music Coordinator. FantelMusic.com

Jerel Brown (Choreographer) was last seen in Newsies, Mary Poppins, Honeymoon In Vegas, Footloose (Slow Burn) and Mlima’s Tale (Zoetic Stage). Choreographed Kitty Hawk and IAMME (Adrienne Arsht), The Who’s Tommy, American Idiot (Outre Theatre), Damn Yankees (Wick Theatre), and Addams Family (NextStopBroadway). He received a Silver Palm Award and a Carbonell nomination for his choreography for Once On This Island (Slow Burn Theatre). IG: @jerelbrown7

Monique Abrams (Usher) is a senior BA Theatre student at FAU. She has worked in previous productions at FAU.

Arianna Aquino (Dresser) is in her final year at FAU and will graduate in the Fall with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Minor in Theatre. For the past year, she has enjoyed assisting with FAU Theatre productions, and for the past four years, she has been working with the Box Office team. Arianna hopes to become a novelist one day.

Molly Brinn (Wardrobe Head) is very excited to be involved in her first year show at FAU. This semester has been a rewarding experience and I am thankful to be involved.

Bonnie Burns (Usher) is a senior at FAU getting her BS in Biological Sciences with a Minor in Theatre. She is very excited to spend part of her last semester with the theatre department. She has previously assisted in the scene shop for The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Richard III, and Lady Windermere's Fan.

Harmon Casey (Sound Designer) is happy to be returning to FAU after receiving his BFA in Theatre Technology and Design here. He would like to thank his parents for getting him interested in science and engineering then introducing him to the Arts.

Tina Daughtry (Crew) is a BA Theatre student at FAU. She has a BA in Communications from FAU and is excited to be a part of A Chorus Line. Future goals are to write, direct and produce comedy across all different mediums. Past credits include The Wolves (#11), Noises Between The Bells (drunk mom), Neighborhood 3 (Stage Manager), and The Legacy of Oz (Asst. Stage Manager) She hopes you all enjoy the show!

Idrissa Dial (Usher) is an upcoming Senior here at FAU pursuing a Major in English, with a Minor in Theatre. He is interested in the craft of storytelling and aims to work in Hollywood as a screenwriter. His main goal is to be a TV showrunner/executive producer of his very own TV shows that he creates and writes for. Idrissa is very excited to be an usher for ACL and is inspired by everyone's hard work and participation in the show!

Jaclyn Dills (Assistant Stage Manager) is a third-year student in the BA Theatre program. She is a student athlete who plays for the FAU lacrosse team and is very excited to be able to work on this show!

Gabriela Fatta (Spotlight Operator) is a second year BA Theatre major. After working on FAU'S last production, MCM 1940, she has found an interest in working backstage. She is very excited to continue exploring her interest as she is working on ACL.

Marisa Figueras (Stage Manager) is excited to make her professional debut here at FAU! She is currently pursuing a BFA in Stage Management from the University of Central Florida. Other credits include Summertime (an Interlude) (Production Stage Manager), The Drowsy Chaperone (Stage Manager), and Bright Star (Production Assistant).

Allie Gladstone (Dresser)  is currently a junior BFA  Acting major at FAU. She has been in several productions including Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Antigone Now, Lady Windermere's Fan, The Wolves, and Polaroid Stories. Allie is excited to be a part of this incredible crew and looking forward to opening night. She would like to thank her family for their continuous love and support, and all those involved in making this production possible!

Michael Glynn (Usher) is a senior BA Theatre student at FAU.

Anaya Horton (Usher) is a junior in the BA Theatre program here at FAU.

Ashley Hyde (Lighting Designer, Electrician) is a graduating Lighting Designer & Electrician, local to South Florida. They’ve worked on diverse productions in theater, dance, and film including SWEAT, Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, The Wolves, while also collaborating within student organizations such as APO and BUTC. They’re absolutely thrilled to take part in this production, lighting her very first musical with FAU! She’s entirely grateful to everyone who has supported her passion along the way, and is eager to see them again in the professional world.... ” And now life really begins.” IG: @Designing_AHYDE

Aubrey Kestell+ (Scenic Designer) is a second-year MFA candidate in Design and Technology concentrating her studies in Scenic Design. She graduated Cum Laude from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 2020 where she double majored in Theatre Design and Technology, as well as Spanish. She has held many positions on the 35+ shows she has worked on, including but not limited to scenic designing, scenic painting, and set construction. She also held the position of Properties Master for the Oberlin Summer Theatre Festival, in the summer of 2019. She is currently the Head Scenic Painter for the Theatre Department. Aubrey has been the Scenic Designer of FAU's productions of Richard the III, RENT, Violet, Sweat, and A Chorus Line. At Theatre Lab, Aubrey has been the Charge Artist for Refuge.

Sam Orozco (Assistant Stage Manager) is a senior in the BFA Theatre Tech and Design program, focusing on Stage Management. She was the Stage Manager for FAU's production of Polaroid Stories (Spring 23). Her other Assistant Stage Manager credits at FAU include Rent (Summer 22) and The Wolves (Fall 22). She was also the Stage Manager for APO's School's Out (Fall 22).

Amalia Phend (Hair and Makeup) is a first-year student in the BFA Theatre Design and Technology program. You may have seen Amalia earlier this summer as Wardrobe Head for The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, or this past spring as the Costume, Hair, and Makeup Designer for BUTC’s Legacy of Oz. Enjoy the show!

Jorge Pie (Dresser) is a first-year student in the BA Theatre program at FAU. This is his fourth time crewing for a show at FAU. He aspires to be an actor, both on stage and in film.

Zach Pitchman+ (Technical Director) is a second-year MFA Candidate in Design and Technology, concentrating in Technical Direction. He received his undergraduate degree from Florida International University in the field of Hospitality-Management in 2011. Zach describes himself as a technical theatre enthusiast working primarily for educational/youth theatre programs, specializing in lighting design with over 80 major productions to his credit. Previously working as the Technical Director for The Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater at The Michael Ann Russell JCC in North Miami Beach, Florida, he also has extensive experience in many other aspects of technical theatre including sound design, sound mixing, set construction/carpentry, stage management, and production management. Zach is currently the resident Lighting Designer and Stage Manager at the K-12 college preparatory Miami Country Day School
in Miami. 

Anna Pritchard (Crew) is a sophomore BA Theatre student at FAU.
 
Paula Rodriguez (Usher) is a third-year student in the BA Theatre program still seeking other projects to be a part of.

Hannah Roebuck (Light Board Operator) is a senior in the BA Theater program. Her previous FAU credits include sound Designing Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, The BUTC’s Legacy of Oz, and most recently The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Chorus Line is one of her all-time favorite shows and she is so excited to be working on it with a fantastic company.

Alen Rosier (Electrician & Spotlight Operator) is going into his third year as a student within the BFA Theatre program for Design and Technology, focusing on Lighting.

Jacqueline Shelley (Asst. Costume Designer) is a talented and passionate costume design student, currently pursuing her BFA Theatre Design at FAU. Having honed her skills throughout her academic journey over the past four years, Jacqueline has worked on numerous productions at FAU. Her portfolio includes iconic shows such as RENT (Hair and Makeup) and Polaroid Stories (Assistant Costume Designer). Anticipation is running high as Jacqueline takes the helm as Costume Designer for one of FAU’s Theatre productions coming this fall. As she prepares to embark on her professional journey, she remains committed to pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons within the world of costume design. With her passion, talent, and unwavering dedication, she is poised to make a significant impact on the world of theatre and beyond!

Margaret “Marybeth” Schuettler (Usher) is a senior graduating the BA Theatre program in Fall 2023. She has been involved in theatre for 20 years and in many different forms. From on the stage as a lead or ensemble, to backstage in tech, making props and building sets. Theatre is her life. Once graduated she hopes to become a Props Master for a theatre company. She helped with many of the scenic pieces and props throughout MCM 1940. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her in her educational journey as well as her two beautiful daughters, Elena and Arianna for being her motivation.

Johnathon Thompson (Sound Board Operator A1) is a senior BA Theatre student at FAU.

Stephanie Young (Sound Board Operator A2) is in her senior year in the BA Theatre program.

Angelina Zuccarelli (Properties Director, Dresser) is a BFA Design and Technology junior at FAU. She is so grateful to have been given the opportunity to be in this position again, her other Production credits being Sweat and MCM 1940. Angelina hopes to learn and gain as much experience as possible during
her time here and is excited to see what the future holds. Apart from theater, Angelina loves drawing and playing instruments.

First and foremost, this play is not a musical—And perhaps this is the first of many red-herrings in this farcical and ingenious comic romp, masquerading as a “Whodunit”. It is through this lens that we examine a bygone era of glitz and glamour; when technicolor was in its infancy. The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 was written by John Bishop for the Circle Repertory Company and moved to Broadway’s Longacre Theatre on April 6, 1987, where it enjoyed a successful three-month run. The play offers corny satire of classic Hollywood thrillers while simultaneously poking fun at show business via the “Great White Way”.
Audiences and critics (at least for three months) loved this play and here’s what they said: “It’s a kind of crossbreeding of Charles Ludlam’s The Mystery of Irma Vep and Terrence McNally’s It’s Only a Play seasoned with a soupçon of “Noises Off” -New York Times. “Enormous fun…Its strength comes in part from the sheer diamond wit and diamanté showbiz glitter of Bishop’s writing. Even his corn is succulently served”- NY Post. “Murders is the intelligent person’s kind of nonsense” - New York Magazine.
More than 80 years have passed since America’s involvement in WWII and subsequently becoming the first superpower. It is a world that exists only in memory. Broadway, radio, and the movies provided shelter from the devastation that was the Great Depression at a time when we as a nation desperately needed a place to escape, a place to laugh, and a place to heal. Today, our nation is still coming out of the disorientation of Covid-19 coupled with an ever-changing cultural landscape that is fueled by fear, suspicion, and intolerance. We as a people desperately need a place to heal and to laugh. I believe that through laughter we shall build a better community of acceptance.
Make no mistake, this is blatant escapism—so let us escape freely into the past to build a better community in the present through laughter. I encourage you all to join me in embracing this soupçon of silly and let us escape into this farcical pseudo whodunit that is The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.

Joel Rodriguez+: (Michael Kelly) (He/Him) is a first-year Dominican-American MFA candidate, raised in Kansas City, MO. Just last May, he graduated from the University of Missouri with two Bachelor degrees, Music & Theatre Performance. Joel has worked as a professional actor for several companies in the Midwest. His most recent credits include Oscar in Sweat, Franklin Hart Jr. in 9 to 5 The Musical, and The Wiz in The Wiz: A SuperSoul Musical.

Ana Calise+ (Elsa Von Grossenknueten) is originally from Rhode Island. She graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama. Ana spent numerous years after graduation working as an actor, director, and writer. She wrote and starred in the short film A Different Kind of Animal. Ana also narrated the audiobooks for the Lola Dutch book series and directed a production of La Cage Aux Folles at Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI.

Zach Marullo+ (Eddie McCuen) is a current graduate student at Florida Atlantic University. Zach is excited to share this art form with the public. Zach graduated from Sam Houston State University with his BFA in Acting/Directing.  His directing credits include Endgame at Sam Houston State University, Peter Pan at Old Town Theatre, and The Telephone at Florida Atlantic University. Some of his acting credits include Jason in Sweat, Father Thomas in Creature, and Clarence in Richard 3.

Caitlin Foster+ (Bernice Roth) is a first-year MFA candidate at Florida Atlantic University. She recently received her BFA in Acting from the University of Florida. FAU credits: Violet Violet, Neighborhood 3 Gamemaster. Other credits include Hamlet Horatio, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead Rosencrantz, and Little Women Jo March. She is certified by the SAFD in Rapier & Dagger and U narmed Combat.Thanks to the cast and crew for being lovely to work with.

Anthony Blatter+ (Roger Hopewell) is a first-year MFA candidate at Florida Atlantic University. He recently received his BM in Vocal Performance and a BA in Theatre Performance from The University of Missouri. FAU credits include Violet (Flick), and Sweat (Brucie/Evan). Other credits include: RENT (Tom Collins), A View from the Bridge (Eddie Carbone).

Cait Siobhan Kiley*+ (Helsa Wenzel) (she/her) is an actress, writer, singer, and cinnamon roll-enthusiast originally from California and most recently based in New York City. She has worked nationally and internationally as an actress on tour, in regional theaters, and most recently aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines. Cait’s original play, Gamma Delta Nasty, premiered at New York Theatre Festival’s Winterfest in 2018. BFA University of Arizona, Tucson. Gratitude to family and friends. For Daddoo. CaitKiley.com

Kyle Smith+ (Patrick O’Reilly) is a second-year MFA candidate at FAU having received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University. Favorite roles: Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing with Vermont Shakespeare Co., Gabe in Next To Normal at Midtown Arts Center, and Cliff in Cabaret with Sierra Repertory Theatre. At FAU: Monty in Violet and Orpheus in Polaroid Stories.

Shayna Gilberg+: (Marjorie Baverstock) is a first-year MFA Acting Candidate. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida’s BFA Musical Theatre and Dance Minor programs. Recent credits include Shrek the Musical (Princess Fiona) at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, and First Date (Woman 1). She is SAFD certified in Single-Sword and Unarmed Stage Combat. When not acting, she enjoys working in dramaturgy. She would like to thank her boyfriend Forrest, family, and cohort for their love and support. shaynagilberg.com

Mitch Worrell-Olson+ (Ken De La Maize) is a Graduate Student at FAU. He attended CSU, Sacramento, where he graduated with honors. His undergraduate credits include Smee in Peter and the Starcatcher, Friar Lawrence in Romeo and Juliet, and Narrator/Eddie/Dr Scott in the Rocky Horror Show. He recently appeared as Father in Violet, G in Polaroid Stories, and Stan in Sweat. He would like to thank his cohort and fiancée Natalie for supporting him.

Allie Gladstone (Nikki Crandall) is currently a junior BFA  Acting major at FAU. She has been in several productions including Antigone Now, Lady Windermere's Fan, The Wolves, and Polaroid Stories. Allie is excited to be a part of this incredible cast and looking forward to opening night. She would like to thank her family for their continuous love and support, and all those involved in making this production possible!


Caroline Slagle: (Female Understudy) is a senior currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include Neighborhood 3...(Leslie/Madison), The Wolves(#11), Rent(Maureen U/S), Little Women(Amy March), The Little Mermaid(Ariel), and The Trojan Women(Cassandra). She recently received 3rd place for the NSAL Florida competition in Drama, and is certified by the SAFD as an Actor Combatant. Her work has also been seen as a choreographer in productions of Shrek, Stone Soup, and Beauty and the Beast.

Connor Lee: (Male Understudy) (he/him) is a third year student at FAU pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. He has acted in shows here such as Neighborhood 3, Richard III, and Lady Windermere’s Fan. As well as Alpha Psi Omega’s Wonder of the World. He has crewed The Wolves and Polaroid Stories. He hopes you enjoy the campy mystery in store for you in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940!

Monique Abrams (Usher) is a senior BA Theatre student at FAU. She has worked in previous productions at FAU.

Olivia Beebe (Usher) is a senior in the BFA Musical Theater Program. She is so excited to be completing her final crew assignment as an usher for this wonderful show. Break legs cast and crew!

Emilia Borean (Carpenter) is an Argentinian with a passion for building things, especially with instructions like IKEA. She’s a second-year student in the BA Theater program. She is excited for you to see and enjoy the show!! Check out her Ig: @emiborean

Daniella Coby (Stitcher) is a junior at FAU and pursuing a major in Musical Theatre. Apart from acting, 
Daniella loves singing at her church, teaching dance, and creating content on platforms like YouTube and 
TikTok. Her hope for the future is to continue pursuing her hobbies, perform in as many shows as possible, and create new and exciting things on the internet. Daniella has performed in recent semesters as Almeta in Violet, a dancer in Nutcracked, and Vicki/Chelsea in this semester’s production of Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom.

Tina Daughtry (Usher) is a BA Theatre student at Florida
Atlantic University. She enjoys studying, writing, and directing comedy. She hopes to create her own production 
company called Daughtry Productions and have the chance to share comedy with the world.  Enjoy the show and Stay QuarenTINA!

Sybille Desormes (Light Board Operator) is a Senior at FAU earning a major in Social Work and a minor in Theatre. She is so excited to be a part of the crew for MCM40 and grateful to have learned so much this 
summer. She would love to thank her family for always cheering her on and the amazing teachers and 
staff in the theatre department for answering her million questions. She hopes you enjoy the lovely show.

Idrissa Dial (Dresser) is an upcoming Senior here at FAU pursuing a major in English, with a minor in 
Theatre. He is interested in the craft of storytelling and aims to work in Hollywood as a screenwriter. His main goal is to be a TV showrunner/executive producer of his very own TV shows that he creates and writes for. Idrissa is very excited to be a crew member in MCM40 and is inspired by everyone's hard work 
and participation in the show! This experience of working backstage in the production of a theatre show 
has opened his eyes to how much work gets put into the show. It has been beautiful to watch the show 
grow from the ground up.

Janelle Diaz (Lighting designer/ Master Electrician) is a graduating senior, with the pleasure of designing 
her last show at FAU. She plans to continue lighting design, focusing on theatre, and concert / music venues. Keep updated with @j.d_esignz

Jaclyn Dills (Usher) is a third-year student in the BA Theatre program. She is a student athlete who plays 
for the FAU lacrosse team. She is ushering for the program and currently an Assistant Stage Manager for 
FAU's A Chorus Line.

Gabriela Fatta (Dresser) is a 3rd year BA Theatre student at FAU.

Michael Glynn (Usher) is a senior BA Theatre student at FAU.

Ashley Hyde (Scene Painter) is a senior BFA Design/Tech student. She has worked on many previous 
shows at FAU and is looking forward to being the Lighting Designer for the upcoming musical A Chorus 
Line.

Valeria Illan (Hair and Makeup Crew) is a rising junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. She has been a part 
of FAU's productions of Sweat and Richard the III (Hair and Makeup Crew) and she is thrilled for 
audiences to see this hilarious show with such an amazing cast and crew. While working on this show, 
she is simultaneously getting ready to play the role of Diana in FAU's production of A Chorus Line next 
month!

Geraldine Monsalve (Usher) is a sophomore student in the BFA Music Theatre Concentration program. 
She is very grateful for the opportunity to be on the production team these past semesters. She is also a 
singer/songwriter/producer. Check her music out at @geraleoni in all platforms.

Jessica Norton (Electrician) is a senior in the BA Theatre program. FAU credits include light board operator for Violet and light board operator for Polaroid Stories.

SheKendra Parrish (Dresser) is a senior at Florida Atlantic University. She is currently working towards a BFA in Performance with musical theatre concentration. She has been singing her whole life but found a love for acting only 4 years ago. Kendra recently played Music Hall singer in FAU’s Fall 2022 production Violet and Persephone in the Spring production of Polaroid Stories. When Kendra graduates she plans 
to move to New York to pursue a career on Broadway. Kendra’s ultimate goal is to have a thriving and ever-expanding theatre and arts company.

Morgan Pendleton (Crew) (she/her) is a current junior in the BFA Musical Theatre track. She has previously worked on Richard III (2022) and Polaroid Stories (2023). Morgan is also part of Alpha Psi Omega and the Black Undergraduate Theatre Collective where she can continue to work with her talented cohort to create beautiful pieces of art. She is so excited to be working with this cast and crew on a show like no other! Later in the summer you can catch her portraying Don in A Chorus Line running from July 14th-30th!

Amalia Phend (Wardrobe Head) is a first-year student in the BFA Theatre Design and Technology program at FAU. You may have seen Amalia’s work this past semester, which was featured in APO’s Wonder of the World (Hair and Makeup Design) and BUTC’s Legacy of Oz (Costume, Hair, and Makeup 
Design). Enjoy the show!

Jorge Pie (Dresser) is a first-year student in the BA Theatre program. He has only done tech so far. He has been a soundboard operator and assistant sound designer for Alpha Psi Omega's Wonder of the World and he has been also been a soundboard operator and sound designer for Ratmouth Comedy's Women Aren't Funny. He wishes to pursue his dream as an actor and to perform in future productions at FAU.

Paula Rodriguez (Usher) is a third year student in the BA Theatre program still seeking other projects to be a part of.

Hannah Roebuck (Sound Designer) is a BA Theatre student in her senior year at FAU. Her previous sound design credits include FAU's production of Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom and the Black Undergraduate Theatre Collective's production of The Legacy of Oz. This is her first time designing a full length production, and her first time designing for FAU's Summer Rep Festival.

Sarah Romeo (Electrician) is an FAU graduate. She left with a BFA in Performance, some of her credits include Richard lll (Duke of York), The Wolves (#8), Neighborhood 3 (Mikaela/Doug) and Connie in the upcoming production of A Chorus Line this summer. She's happy to be back as Electrician again for this production at FAU.

Alen Rosier (Crew) is a second-year student in the BFA Design/Technology program.

Elle Saunders (Usher) will be a Junior this coming fall in the BFA Musical Theatre program and is excited to be here for the summer shows.

Marybeth Schuettler (Usher) is a senior graduating from the BA Theatre program in Fall 2023. She has been involved in theatre for 20 years and in many different forms. From on the stage as a lead or ensemble, to backstage in tech, making props and building sets. Theatre is her life. Once graduated she hopes to become a Props Master for a theatre company. She helped with many of the scenic pieces and props throughout The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her in her educational journey as well as her two beautiful daughters, Elena and Arianna,
for being her motivation.

Emily Shecter (Dresser) is an artist from South Florida. She started her career in Musical Theater. She played roles such as Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Katherine in Newsies, and Amber in Hairspray. Now she also loves song writing. Emily is excited to be a part of this show! Check out this link to learn more 
about her. https://linktr.ee/emilyshecter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=d5b71a2b-14a0-
4ef5-89d4-bb1aa254b4b6

Jacqueline Shelley (Junior Draper) is a talented and passionate costume design student, currently pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design at Florida Atlantic University. Having honed her skills throughout her academic journey over the past four years, Jacqueline has worked on numerous 
productions at FAU. Her portfolio includes iconic shows such as RENT (Hair and Makeup) and Polaroid Stories (Assistant Costume Designer). Anticipation is running high as Jacqueline takes the helm as Costume Designer for one of FAU’s Theatre productions coming this fall. As she prepares to embark on 
her professional journey, she remains committed to pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons within the world of costume design. With her passion, talent, and unwavering dedication, she is poised to make a significant impact on the world of theatre and beyond!

Caroline Slagle (Fight Captain) is a Senior currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include Neighborhood 3...(Leslie/Madison), The Wolves(#11), Rent(Maureen U/S), Little Women(Amy March), The Little Mermaid(Ariel), and The Trojan Women(Cassandra). She recently received 3rd place 
for the NSAL Florida competition in Drama and is certified by the SAFD as an Actor Combatant. Her work has also been seen as a choreographer in productions of Shrek, Stone Soup, and Beauty and the Beast.

Daniela Moon Supovitz (Stage Manager) is a BFA Musical Theatre major at FAU. Her favorite credits include Anything Goes (Reno Sweeny), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive Ovstrosky). Daniela is excited to stage manage her 
very first production this summer and experience a different aspect of theatre. She is also excited to 
return to the stage as “Val” in FAU’s second production this summer, A Chorus Line.

Jenna Vece (Assistant Stage Manager) is in her 2nd year at FAU. She fell in love with theater in 5th grade and has been involved ever since. This is her first experience as an assistant stage manager, and she has really loved the process. Thank you to everyone involved in the show, you are all so wonderful!

Michelle 'Elle' White (Asst. Properties Director) is a BFA Musical Theatre senior at Florida Atlantic University. She has assisted with props for shows such as Brighton Beach Memoirs and I Never Saw Another Butterfly. She has also been in several shows such as Sweat (Cynthia), Wonder of the World
(Lois), and RENT (Joanne u/s). She wishes everyone a wonderful show!

Stephanie Young (Sound Board Operator) is in her senior year in the BA Theatre program

Angelina Zuccarelli (Properties Director) is a BFA Design and Tech junior at Florida Atlantic University. She is so grateful to have been given the opportunity to be in this position again, her other production credit being Sweat. Angelina hopes to learn and gain as much experience as possible during her time 
here and is excited to see what the future holds. Apart from theater, Angelina loves drawing and playing 
instruments.