Fiddler on the Roof

Cast

CHARACTER                                                                            ACTOR
Tevye............................................................................................................Logan Edris
Golde........................................................................................................Rylee Coppel
Tzeitel...................................................................................................Abigail Vernon*
Hodel........................................................................................................Kelsie Engen*
Chava...................................................................................................Arrione Magee*
Yente....................................................................................................Kathy Summer
Motel...........................................................................................................Sam Majors*
Perchik.............................................................Kameron Rojas-Schueneman*
Lazar Wolf..........................................................................................Derek Pickens
Fruma-Sarah/Ensemble.................................................................Anna Baker
Avram/Ensemble/Tevye Cover....................................................Xan Rogers
Grandma Tzeitel/Ensemble/Golde Cover..........Lara Allred Swallen
Constable/Ensemble/Lazar Wolf Cover..........................Eddie Weaver*
Fyedka/Ensemble.............................................................Dominick Ventrella*
Mendel/Ensemble......................................................................Xanie Clemens
Rabbi............................................................................................................Ryan Pixler
The Fiddler.................................................................................Christian Zamora
Ensemble/Chava Cover...............................................................Jenny Bettke
Ensemble/Yente Cover.................................................Kim Brueggemann
Ensemble/Russian Soloist/Motel Cover...............Raymond Cronley*
Ensemble/Hodel Cover................................................Camryn Duckworth*
Ensemble/Perchik Cover............................................................Jacob Feight
Ensemble..........................................................................................Connor Hagan
Ensemble/Tzeitel Cover......................................................................Facia Lee*
Ensemble....................................................................Luciana Marcial-Vincion
Ensemble......................................................................................Melissa Mitchell
Ensemble.......................................................................................................Mary Ott
Ensemble/Onstage Swing...................................................Will Rutkoswki
Ensemble........................................................................................Wade Sjostrom
 
BLUE CAST (Performs on Aug. 29, 31, Sept. 5, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21)
Shprintze..............................................................................................Emma Ellett**
Bielke..........................................................................................Christina Mebane**
Ensemble.............................................................................................Ashton Kelly**
Ensemble.............................................................................................Ryan Legare**
Ensemble....................................................................................Xander Sanchez**
 
GOLD CAST (Performs on Aug. 28, 30, Sept. 1, 6, 8, 12, 15, 19 and 22)
Shprintze......................................................................................Fiona Rachman**
Bielke...................................................................................................Lucy Kiernicki**
Ensemble..........................................................................................Rafa Connolly**
Ensemble..............................................................................................Ike Gooding**
Ensemble.....................................................................................................Dylan Till**
 
* Member, Charleston Stage Resident Acting Company
** Member, Charleston Stage Performance Troupe

Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order)

ANNA BAKER (Fruma-Sarah/Ensemble)
Anna is thrilled to be returning to Charleston Stage. She was last seen at The Dock Street as Alice in The Addams Family: A New Musical. Anna has worked professionally in musical theatre all over the states and internationally in national tours, regional theaters, and cruise ships. She now runs a business officiating weddings with her step-father, and loves living the easy life in Charleston. Catch her performing all over Charleston’s great theatre scene! www.annalouisebaker.com @themarriagenotarycharleston

JENNY BETTKE (Ensemble/Chava Cover)
Jenny graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Theatre Performance and a minor in Arts Management in 2018. Her Charleston credits include: Mary Warren in The Crucible (Flowertown Players), Joan in Fun Home (PURE), Stagehand in Straight White Men (PURE), Crissy in HAIR (What If?), Ensemble in Head Over Heels (Footlight Players), Tina Denmark in Ruthless! (Footlight Players), Estelle in The Full Monty (Footlight Players), Stephanie in POTUS (Footlight Players), Little Sally in Urinetown (Footlight Players), and Dale in Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche (Footlight Players). She also works behind the scenes at Queen Street Playhouse stage managing shows such as Wonder of the World, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Misery, God of Carnage, and Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party. She also co-wrote/acted in A Very Merry Footlight Christmas Special in 2022 and 2023. She is excited to be making her Charleston Stage debut!        

KIM BRUEGGEMANN (Ensemble/Yente Cover)
Kim is honored to have the opportunity to perform in the Charleston Stage production of Fiddler on the Roof at the historic Dock Street Theatre. Prior to relocating to South Carolina in 2019, Kim had a theatre performance and production career spanning over 30 years. Most recently, Kim was employed at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, Maryland (22 years). She directed and/or choreographed over 45 musicals (several productions receiving top Baltimore Theatre Awards). She was the founder of the Academy of Performing Arts & Dance on the John Carroll campus (Advanced Tap Instructor); co-founder of Kids on Broadway Children’s Summer Theatre Camp; Founder/Director/Choreographer of The John Carroll Summer Stock Community Theatre; and a local Director/Choreographer for Phoenix Festival Theatre at Harford Community College. Kim’s history of performances began in Ithaca, NY; and ranged from Six Flags Over Mid-America in St. Louis to Baltimore Regional Dinner Theatres and Community Theatres. Some of her favorite roles include: Roxy Hart (Chicago); Dolly Levi (Hello Dolly); Sister Hubert (Nunsense); Cassie (A Chorus Line); Adelaide (Guys and Dolls) and Cathy Seldon (Singin’ in the Rain). Kim would like to thank her family (Bud, Chuck, Kristen, Alex, Melanie, Cash and Wynn); former colleagues (Laura and Larry); and many friends for their support and encouragement to enjoy her passion once again!

XANIE CLEMENS (Mendel/Ensemble)
(They/Them/Theirs) Xanie is thrilled to return to Charleston Stage in Fiddler on the Roof this season! This is Xanie’s third production with Charleston Stage and they are delighted to perform with such a talented group! Xanie was last seen as ensemble and the Ghost of Christmas Future in A Christmas Carol with Charleston stage. Xanie is currently at the top of their class in college and in their free time they can be found attending a local barre studio. They would like to thank their friends, family, and past directors for their encouragement and support in their theatre career.

RAFA CONNOLLY (Ensemble)
(Performs on Aug. 28, 30, Sept. 1, 6, 8, 12, 15, 19 and 22)
Rafa is thrilled to make her second appearance at the Dock Street Theatre in the cast of Fiddler on the Roof. Rafa is a 7th grade vocal major at Charleston County School of the Arts and is a member of Charleston Stage’s Performance Troupe. Rafa’s love for theater can only be rivaled by her love for Thai food. When she is not acting and singing, Rafa can be found dancing at Peace Love Hip Hop or snuggling her Pug, Pancake. She would like to thank her mom, grandparents and the entire crew at Charleston Stage for supporting and inspiring her each day.

RYLEE COPPEL (Golde)
Rylee (she/her/hers) is Charleston Stage's Director of Education and Engagement. Rylee has a Bachelor's in Vocal Performance from Ramapo College of NJ and a Master's in Integrated Arts and Education from the University of Montana, and over 15 years of experience teaching voice, music, theatre, and dance. In addition to teaching, Rylee has performed regionally and internationally with such companies as; Sesame Street Live, Joey Casella Productions, Roxy Regional Theatre, and RWS and Associates. Charleston Stage credits include; Beautiful (Genie),  Kinky Boots (Pat), Footloose (Vi Moore), Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night-Time (Judy), Mamma Mia! (Donna), White Christmas (Tessie/Mrs. Snoringman), Sister Act (Sister Mary Patrick), and Avenue Q (Ensemble). Thanks to Ben and Vivian for being the best!

RAYMOND CRONLEY (Ensemble/Russian Soloist/Motel Cover)
Raymond is jazzed to be back at Charleston Stage for his second year as a Resident Actor! Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Raymond graduated in 2021 from Ohio Northern University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Previous credits include Young Frankenstein (Frederick), Sunday in the Park with George (George), The Addams Family: A New Musical (Lucas), and JFK and Inga Binga (Jack). He would like to thank his friends, family, and most importantly his cat Ernest for their continued love and support! Website: raymondcronley.squarespace.com / Instagram: @raymonley

CAMRYN DUCKWORTH (Ensemble/Hodel Cover)
Camryn is beyond excited to be joining Charleston Stage as a Season 47 Resident Actor! Camryn is a Charlotte native who was previously based in New York City. Some of her credits include Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding (Sister Albert Maria), Urinetown (Little Sally), Cedar Point Amusement Park (Performer), and she was most recently seen at Charleston Stage in A Year With Frog and Toad (Bird Girl 1). Camryn is a proud Wagner College Theatre graduate and is so grateful to be joining Charleston Stage this season. Much love always to my family and friends for their endless support. Instagram: @camryn.duckworth

LOGAN EDRIS (Tevye)
Logan is honored to be returning to Charleston Stage for Fiddler on the Roof! Logan was a Resident Actor for Charleston Stage’s 44th season. Since then, Logan has been performing with Disney Cruise line on the Disney Wish as Genie in Aladdin a Musical Spectacular, Scuttle in The Little Mermaid, and a featured vocalist in Victrophonics. Logan would like to thank God, Charleston Stage, Marybeth Clark, Sam Henderson, Cayla Primous, Bill Kincaid, and his friends and family for their love and support. Matthew 14:22-33                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

EMMA ELLETT (Shprintze)
(Performs on Aug. 29, 31, Sept. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21)
Emma is in fifth grade at Ashley Hall. She discovered her passion for acting at Charleston Stage and is entering her third year in their troupe. She made her Dock Street Theater debut as Gladys Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and is ecstatic to return in Fiddler.  Her love of the stage also extends to her ballet performances. In her free time, Emma likes to read and spend time with her friends and French Bulldog, Henry.                           

KELSIE ENGEN (Hodel)
Kelsie is beyond thrilled to be a Resident Actor at Charleston Stage this season! Kelsie grew up performing in Seattle and had the opportunity to be in productions such as A Christmas Story (Ensemble/ On-Stage Swing) at the 5th Avenue Theatre, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Ensemble) at Seattle Children’s Theatre. She earned her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Utah. While in college, she performed in regional productions of Elf (Ensemble) and Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble/ Ermengarde U.S.) at Pioneer Theatre Company. Some favorite roles include: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Into the Woods (Little Red), Shrek (Fiona), Urinetown (Little Sally for round 1, Hope for round 2). Kelsie would love to give a shout out to her Mom and Dad, brother, and friends for all of their support! Follow along at: www.kelsie-engen.com / Instagram: @kelsie.engen

JACOB FEIGHT (Ensemble/Perchik Cover)
Jacob is excited to make his return to Charleston Stage after his time in the Theater Wings Apprentice Program. Some of his credits include The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Christopher), Helium (Ethan), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), and Les Misérables (Jean Valjean). Jacob studied musical theater at New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts and would like to extend his gratitude to his mother for “her never ending support and love in all endeavors."

IKE GOODING (Ensemble)
(Performs on Aug. 28, 30, Sept. 1, 6, 8, 12, 15, 19 and 22)
A native of West Ashley and a 7th grade theatre major at Charleston County School of Arts, Ike is very excited to make his return to the Dock Street stage. Ike also was featured in the Charleston Stage production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in 2022 and couldn't wait to get back on the stage. This time in a MainStage production! Ike would like to thank his family for all of their love and support, "thank you Mother, Father, Eloise, and I guess you too Cal... I love you!"                                                                .

CONNOR HAGAN (Ensemble)
Connor is grateful to be making his debut at Charleston Stage. He studied Musical Theatre at AMDA (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy) in New York, and currently studies vocals at Megli Voice Studio. Some of his previous credits include Cabaret (Emcee), Heathers the Musical (JD), A Chorus Line (Paul), and The Glass Menagerie (Tom). He would like to extend gratitude to his teachers, family, and friends around the globe who have supported him. TikTok/Instagram: @connorhgn                                                           

ASHTON KELLY (Ensemble)
(Performs on Aug. 29, 31, Sept. 5, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21)
Ashton, a 6th Grade vocal major at Charleston County School of the Arts, is making his MainStage debut in the ensemble of Fiddler on the Roof at the Dock Street Theatre with Charleston Stage. In his most recent performance, he played the role of Gil in the Charleston Stage Elementary Company and starred as Roger in 101 Dalmatians Junior, performing both with Charleston Academy of Musical Theatre and at Sullivans Island Elementary School. Ashton has also been part of the ensemble in Shrek Junior and Aristocats with the Charleston Academy of Musical Theatre. With a passion for the stage and dreams of becoming a professional actor, Ashton is thrilled to join this production. In his free time, he enjoys sailing, fishing, tennis, hiking, playing with his two Dachshunds, Ringo and Rosie, and putting on magic shows.

LUCY KIERNICKI (Bielke)
(Performs on Aug. 28, 30, Sept. 1, 6, 8, 12, 15, 19 and 22)
Lucy is a homeschooled 4th grader. This is her third year with Charleston Stage, and her second with the Charleston Stage Performance Troupe. Last year, she performed with her troupe in Finding Nemo Jr. and discovered a passion for acting on stage. In her free time, she loves reading graphic novels, telling jokes, creating delicious new smoothie recipes, and working on her magic tricks. She loves making people laugh and smile, and she looks forward to working with and learning from so many talented actors on the stage. This is her first performance at Dock Street Theatre, and she is thrilled to be a part of it!

FACIA LEE (Ensemble/Tzeitel Cover)
Facia is back at Charleston Stage like she never left! She is from the Jacksonville area of Florida and has been performing since she was about six years old. Her favorite credits include Once on This Island (Ti Moune and Erzulie), The Scottish Play (Macduff) and Fat Ham (Opal). She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s in Theatre with Concentration in Music. You can catch her in some great shows this season including A Year with Frog and Toad and Purlie Victorious. She would like to thank all of her loved ones for their support.                   

RYAN LEGARE (Ensemble)
(Performs on Aug. 29, 31, Sept. 5, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21)
Ryan is an 8th grade Vocal Major at Charleston County School of the Arts. She joined the Charleston Stage Performance Troupe two years ago. This is her second time performing at the Dock Street Theatre; her first role being Alice in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She loves to sing, act, play piano and softball. In her free time, which isn’t often, she enjoys hanging out with friends and shopping at Towne Centre or being in the water and at the beach. She also enjoys playing games with her younger siblings, Robert and Alice. Ryan delights in making other people laugh and smile with her talents, and one day hopes to perform on Broadway.                                                        

ARRIONE MAGEE (Chava)
Arrione is thrilled to join Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor for Season 47! She was previously seen in A Year With Frog and Toad (Mouse/Young Frog/ Mole) here at Charleston Stage. Other recent credits include Legally Blonde (Serena), Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville (Tammy), The Crucible (Tituba), and She Kills Monsters (Vera/Evil Gabbi). Arrione is ecstatic for her first MainStage production here. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support throughout the years! Instagram: @arrione.magee

SAM MAJORS (Motel)
Sam is so excited to join Charleston Stage! He is a proud Portlandian hailing from Oregon. Sam was just seen in A Year with Frog and Toad at Charleston Stage. Previous credits include Bonnie and Clyde (Ted), Once Upon A Mattress (Minstrel), In Pieces (Charlie), and Jesus Christ Superstar (King Herod). He just received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and B.A. in Math from Texas Christian University. Sam is so grateful for his time at TCU and would like to thank Joseph, his family, and Twyla for all of their help getting here. @officially_sam

LUCIANA MARCIAL-VINCION (Ensemble)
Luciana has thoroughly enjoyed performing and choreographing for Charleston Stage over the last 24 years, especially the shows Pippin, Anything Goes, Chicago, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sister Act, Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, Elf and Kinky Boots. Favorite roles locally include Nikki in Sweet Charity and Mavis in Stepping Out with Footlight Players, and the ensemble in Hair with WhatIf? Productions. She lends a bit of voiceover mischief to Shortwave Kitsch Radio – a live show and podcast that takes audiences back to the days of 1940’s radio stories. An exercise physiologist by trade, she is Senior Advisor and Global Team Manager for the Spinning® indoor cycling program and travels internationally as a public speaker and Master Instructor, educating fitness professionals and presenting at events.                                                                         

CHRISTINA MEBANE (Bielke)
(Performs on Aug. 29, 31, Sept. 5, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21)
Christina is a 6th-grade vocal major at School of the Arts, and this is her second year as a member of the Charleston Stage Performance Troupe. She is so excited for her first big stage performance as Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof and to perform at the Dock Street Theatre! During her free time, she enjoys singing, playing soccer, going to the beach with her family, and hanging out with her friends, big brother Jack, and their loving dog, Loki. Christina is very grateful to everyone who guides and supports her musical theatre journey and dream of becoming a “triple threat”!                                                         

MELISSA MITCHELL (Ensemble)
Melissa is excited to return to Charleston Stage after last being seen as Marge in Kinky Boots. Originally from San Diego, she has worked professionally all over the U.S., as well as abroad. Select regional credits include: Sunset Boulevard (Mary) at North Shore Music Theatre starring Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley, Titanic (Kate McGowan), Bridges of Madison County (Ens/Francesca u/s *perf), Legally Blonde (Gaelan/Elle u/s *perf) and others at Arizona Broadway, The Palace Theatre, Prather Ent, and Busch Gardens to name a few. Locally: Spamalot (Lady of the Lake) and Wild Party (Kate) at Queen Street Playhouse. When not performing she is running the Drama program at Angel Oak Elementary School! Much love to her Family and precious pup Mayzie. Jeremiah 29:11 @melissashevaem

MARY OTT (Ensemble/Onstage Swing)
Mary is thrilled to be joining Charleston Stage for their 47th season! Originally from Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Mary is an experienced crossover artist who has performed with numerous ensembles nationwide. Previously, she completed her M.M. in Musical Theatre & Opera Performance at Arizona State University, and her B.M. in Vocal Performance at the College of Charleston. Over the years, Mary has delighted audiences in the roles of Emma Jones (Street Scene), Margaret Johnson (The Light in the Piazza), Jo March (Little Women), and Lucille Frank (Parade). Mary’s love for singing was fostered by the many choirs she sang in growing up, and so Mary remains active in the choral world, performing regularly with the nationally recognized Taylor Festival Choir around the Lowcountry. Outside of music and theatre, Mary’s loves include learning, gaming, and caring for animals of all shapes and sizes (especially her cat, Cat, and her kitten, Kyle).

DEREK PICKENS (Lazar Wolf)
Derek is excited to be back on stage for Season 47 in Fiddler on the Roof. This production not only marks his 14th year with Charleston Stage but also his 25th production! Most recently Derek was in The Play That Goes Wrong (Chris/Inspector Carter) and directed Blithe Spirit. Some of his other Charleston Stage credits include Bright Star (Daryl), Elf the Musical (Walter), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), Mamma Mia! (Bill), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Scuttle), Peter and the Starcatcher (Alf), Shear Madness (Eddie), Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod), and The Producers (Franz). Derek received his M.F.A. in Performing Arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design, as well as a B.A. in Theatre Education from Greensboro College before moving to Charleston to join the Resident Acting Company for Season 34. Currently, Derek is the theatre teacher at Charles Pinckney Elementary and was named the 2022 South Carolina Theatre Association Outstanding Theatre Educator.

RYAN PIXLER (Rabbi)
Ryan is a Charleston native and graduate of the College of Charleston with a degree in Theatre for Youth. He was most recently seen on the Dock Street stage as Trent Oliver in The Prom (for which he won Charleston City Paper’s 2024 Best Local Actor). Other favorite Charleston Stage credits include Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Lumière), Mamma Mia! (Harry Bright), Shakespeare in Love (Wessex), A Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit), Disney's The Little Mermaid (Chef Louis), The Producers (Carmen Ghia), The Addams Family: A New Musical (Mal Beineke) and Noises Off (Garry Lejeune). Ryan is a Kindergarten Teacher at The Cooper School in West Ashley.

FIONA RACHMAN (Shprintze)
(Performs on Aug. 28, 30, Sept. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19 and 22) 
Fiona has been a member of Charleston Stage Performance Troupe for 3 years and performed in the acclaimed musical, A Christmas Carol (2022) and Nemo (2024). She has been in the performing arts since age four. She loves making people laugh and is very serious about her acting career. She also enjoys, playing any sport with a ball, improv, surfing and spending quality time with her family and friends. She’s ten years old and a fifth grader at The Cooper School.

XAN ROGERS (Avram/Ensemble/Tevye Cover)
Xan is an alumnus of the Charleston County School of the Arts and received classical training at both the N.Y. and L.A. campuses of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. His recent credits with Charleston Stage include The Trip to Bountiful (Roy) and Clue: On Stage (Professor Plum). He was also recently seen in Spamalot (Dennis Galahad/Black Knight/Swamp King) and The Full Monty (Jerry Lukowski) with The Footlight Players. Xan was honored to receive a nomination for Best Local Actor by Charleston City Paper in 2023 for his performance in The Full Monty. Recent film credits include The Encounter (19 Pictures, 2023) and A Real Life (19 Pictures, 2023). Xan can be found on Instagram @the_xan_rogers

KAMERON ROJAS-SCHUENEMAN (Perchik)
Kameron is so excited to be a Resident Actor with Charleston Stage for their 47th Season. An actor, director, and teaching artist from Chicago, Kam graduated this past May with his B.F.A. in Acting from Illinois Wesleyan University's School of Theatre Arts. Recently, he performed at the Dock Street Theatre in A Year with Frog and Toad (Lizard/Squirrel/Father Frog). Previous professional credits include Bring It On (Assistant Director) and Baayork Lee's company of A Chorus Line (Paul) at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida. He would like to thank all of his family, friends, and mentors who have supported him throughout the years and helped him to achieve his dream of becoming a professional theatre artist. To keep up with Kam, you can follow him on Instagram @kameronschueneman or visit www.kamrojas.com

WILLIAM RUTKOWSKI (Ensemble/Onstage Swing)
Will is very excited to be performing with Charleston Stage in Fiddler on the Roof. He was last seen on the Dock Street stage in the Ensemble of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He recently worked with Queen Street Playhouse in The Wild Party and The Rocky Horror Experience. Will received a B.A. in Theatre for Youth, and Performance from the College of Charleston in 2017. After college he traveled through the Midwest working for a traveling children's theatre, but is ecstatic to be back performing in Charleston! Will has also joined Charleston Stage as their new Education Program Coordinator. Will wants to thank all his friends and family for their love and support.

XANDER SANCHEZ (Ensemble)
(Performs on Aug. 29, 31, Sept. 5, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21)
Xander is an eighth-grade theater major at Charleston County School of the Arts. This is his first professional Charleston Stage production and he is excited for the opportunity to work with this incredible cast and crew! He is entering his second year of Charleston Stage Performance Troupe and was previously seen wearing orange head-to-toe as The Mayor of Whoville in Seussical the Musical. In addition to acting he enjoys mountain biking, hiking, climbing and watching horror movies. He is grateful to his family and his teachers for their encouragement and support!

WADE SJOSTROM (Ensemble)
Wade is a freshman at the College of Charleston. He has been doing theater for over a decade and is so excited to be a part of this seasonal cast! Wade has participated in plays all the way from Hamlet to Into the Woods. He has also played roles such as Kenickie in Grease in his school musical, Callahan in Legally Blonde Jr, and Danny in Xanadu Jr. He cannot wait to perform with this amazing ensemble!

KATHY SUMMER (Yente)
Kathy, a 38-year teaching veteran, just retired from her theatre arts job at Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School and is ready to do some matchmaking! In addition to being a part of the wonderful Charleston Stage Company, she is a member of the Village Repertory Company and has been fortunate enough to have performed at most of the theatres in the tri-county area. Some favorite roles that she’s performed around town; Mrs. Peacock in Clue: On Stage, Grandma in The Addam’s Family: A New Musical, Deb in Elf, the Musical (Charleston Stage), Mama Rose in Gypsy, The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Marion Ames in Swingtime Canteen, Big Edie in Grey Gardens, June in Red and White Cash (Village Repertory Company); Princess Puffer in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Katherine in Pippin (Footlight Theatre); Mae in Reefer Madness (Midtown), and Sister Hubert in Nunsense (Flowertown Players). Kathy thanks Marybeth, Sam, and the cast and crew for the fun!

LARA ALLRED SWALLEN (Grandma Tzeitel/Ensemble/Golde Cover)
Originally from Virginia, Lara now lives in Charleston with her husband, Ian, and their beloved children, Abel and Hannah. Some of Lara’s Charleston Stage performances include The Prom (Dee Dee), Mamma Mia (Tanya), Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle), Beauty and the Beast (Babette), Noises Off (Belinda), Young Frankenstein, Mary Poppins, Catch Me if You Can, Legally Blonde, and Cabaret. Favorite Village Repertory credits include Daddy Long Legs (Jerusha), Xanadu (Kira), One Man Two Guvnors (Pauline), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (Hallie), Marvelous Wonderettes and Winter Wonderettes (Cindy Lou). Lara performs regularly with Village Rep on the Road’s music tribute series, including four recent concerts at Charleston Music Hall. Other credits include Christine in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Footlight), Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker (Footlight), Charity in Sweet Charity (Flowertown), Laura in The Glass Menagerie (Threshold), Lily St. Regis in Annie (Charleston Music Hall), Princess Winifred in Once Upon a Mattress (D.C.’s Lazy Susan), and the original Angela in Perfectly Normel People (Footlight, Threshold, NY International Fringe Festival).                                                                                                                                                                                    

DYLAN TILL (Ensemble)
(Performs on Aug. 28, 30, Sept. 1, 6, 8, 12, 15, 19 and 22)
Dylan is a 7th-grade theater major at Charleston School of the Arts. He is in his third year with Charleston Stage Performance Troupe and loves every moment he gets to spend with the amazing teachers and actors at Charleston Stage! His previous credits with Charleston Stage include Finding Nemo Jr. (Gil), A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim), and Seussical (JoJo). Dylan loves acting and wants to pursue it professionally. When he’s not acting he enjoys playing video games, playing with friends, traveling with his family, and doing taekwondo at Charleston Taekwondo where he is a 3rd degree black belt. Dylan would like to thank all of his teachers at Charleston Stage and SOA for their help and guidance, as well as his family and friends for their love and support!                                                         

DOMINICK VENTRELLA (Fyedka/Ensemble)
Dominick is delighted to be returning to Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor for its 47th season! A recent graduate of Western Connecticut State University, Dominick received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, as well as the 2020 WCSU Theatre Arts Acting Award. His previous credits include; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical: Gerry Goffin (Charleston Stage), A Year With Frog and Toad: Toad (Charleston Stage), Clue: On Stage: Mr. Green (Charleston Stage), Peter and the Starcatcher: Smee (Ives Concert Park), Company: David (Regional Theatre of the Palouse), Gordon Gets Down: Mayor Horne (Forestburgh Playhouse). Instagram: @dmventrella                                   

ABIGAIL VERNON (Tzeitel)
Abigail (Abby) is absolutely thrilled to join Charleston Stage for their 47th Season this year! Originally from Allentown, New Jersey, Abby recently earned her B.A. in Theatre from DeSales University in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Most recently she was seen as a Bird Girl (A Year with Frog and Toad) at the Dock Street Theatre. Some of her previous and most favorite credits include Maria (The Sound of Music), Drowsy (The Drowsy Chaperone), Olivia (Twelfth Night), and Mick’s Pick (Steel Pier) at Surflight Theatre. Abby is incredibly grateful for the continued support of her four sisters, twin brother, wonderful parents, friends, and her DeSales family. She is ecstatic for this opportunity and cannot wait to be apart of bringing this season to life! Instagram: @abbyy.vernon

EDDIE WEAVER (Constable/Ensemble/Lazar Wolf Cover)
Eddie is thrilled to be returning for Season 47 with the Charleston Stage family! An Atlanta native, Eddie graduated from Columbus State University with his B.A. in Theatre Performance. Previous credits include: Chicken & Biscuits (Kenny Mabry), A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge), Once on This Island (Agwe), 70's: More Than a Decade (Lead Vocalist). Eddie would like to send his appreciation and gratitude to his family, friends, teachers and professors who have poured so much into him over the years. If you'd like to keep up with Eddie's journey give him a follow on instagram: @eddiejihad

CHRISTIAN ZAMORA (The Fiddler)
Christian is performing in his third production as the Fiddler with Charleston Stage. Previous productions include Bright Star and Beauty and the Beast. Christian attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he studied with Vartan Manoogian. He also studied with David and Linda Cerone at the ENCORE School for Strings, as well as the St. Lawrence String Quartet at the SLSQ Seminar at Stanford University. He has performed with the Kansas City Symphony, the South Dakota Symphony (Associate Concertmaster), and the Charleston Symphony to name a few. He was the first violinist of the Augustana String Quartet, the Accende Ensemble, and has appeared as soloist throughout his career. His current focus is performing his one-man show “So Long 3108!” which combines comedy, storytelling, and classical music. When he is not working on his next solo project, you can find him writing jokes, lifting heavy objects, or finding new ways to embarrass his three teenage children.

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