Nick Valle
ROLE: Tony Manero Nick is a New York City-based actor making his La Comedia debut. Some of his favorite past roles include Shane in Camp Rock at Theater Row/42nd Street, Basilius in Head Over Heels at Baruch Performing Arts Center, and Mike in A Chorus Line at The Riverside Theater in NYC. Nick is also a musical artist who plays both piano and guitar and has written, produced, and released multiple songs on all major streaming platforms. When he’s not performing, Nick enjoys working out, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Allie Armontrout
ROLE: Stephanie Mangano Allie is excited and grateful to be making her La Comedia debut. She grew up as a competition dancer training in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, and acro. She studied dance at Butler Tech School of the Arts, continued dancing at Miami University, and has danced professionally at Kings Island. Her theatre credits include Jasmine in Aladdin, Nala in The Lion King, and Ursula in The Little Mermaid. Her most recent role was Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde. Allie plans to continue a career in theatre and would like to thank her family for thpushing her to pursue her passion. She hopes you enjoy the show.
Colin Cranstoun
ROLE: Gus Colin returns to the La Comedia stage after most recently appearing in The Wizard of Oz. Other La Comedia credits include Krupke in West Side Story, LeFou in Beauty and the Beast and the operator of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors. He has also been seen here in Guys and Dolls, Grumpy Old Men, Just Desserts, Footloose, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Little Mermaid, The King and I, Sister Act, Fiddler on the Roof, A Christmas Story, The Addams Family, South Pacific, Miracle on 34th Street, Happy Days, Titanic, and A Christmas Carol.
Catie Cumings
ROLE: Ensemble Catie is delighted to be back on the La Comedia stage after appearing in The Wizard of Oz, Miracle on 34th Street, as Meg in Little Women, and Sister Berthe/Frau Schmidt in The Sound of Music. Other favorite credits include Usherette in The Producers, and Sue in Carrie: The Musical. . She thanks everyone who has supported her on her journey through those years. “Enjoy the show!”
Camille Daigle
ROLE: Annette Camille grew up near Boston, Massachusetts, where she began her journey to become a professional dancer. At 18, Camille was accepted into Theater Arts Preparatory School and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she had the opportunity to perform at Enchant with ShoWorks Entertainment at Resorts World. She is signed with Lime Entertainment and has recently completed a contract with Disney Cruise Line as a Character/Dancer. During her time with Disney she performed in several shows including Disney Dreams: An Enchanted Classic, Sail-A-Wave, and Heroes Unite! Camille is having a blast and is eager to showcase her love for musical theatre.
Aidan Dail
ROLE: Double J Aidan is delighted to be making his debut with La Comedia. Recent/Favorite credits include Davey in Newsies at The Wichita Theatre, Bickle/Understudy in Footloose at Firehouse Theatre, and Swing/Understudy in School of Rock at Backdoor Theatre. He also recently worked for the entertainment department of Six Flags. He has made his way here from Texas to do his 54th show (and has been trained by an MTV legend and previous performer of La Comedia). Aidan couldn’t be prouder of how far he has come and he is so thankful to his mom, dad, and grandfather for helping him get to this place in life. He hopes you enjoy as we Burn this Motha Down!
John Dorney
ROLE: Frank Manero, Sr. Since retiring from corporate life in 2021, John has had a busy theatrical life performing in over 20 productions with almost a dozen different theater groups in the greater Cincinnati area. He was last on stage at La Comedia as Eddie Lawrence in Shear Madness, and Arvide in Guys and Dolls. He has also performed over 40 improv shows, and co-hosted at Game Show Battle Rooms. All my love to the Mrs., the kids, the kids-in-law, and the kids’ kids.
Aaron Fultz
ROLE: Ensemble Aaron returns to the La Comedia stage after appearing as Jaxson in Steeple People. He has also done back stage work here and more for almost four years. Aaron would like to thank his family and friends, and his life partner for always supporting him. “Enjoy the show!”
Allison Gabert
ROLE: Pauline/Ensemble Allison is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a B.F.A. in theatre performance and returns after appearing as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Beth in Little Women, Judy Haynes in White Christmas, Babette in Beauty and the Beast, Zaneeta Shinn in The Music Man, and Wendy Jo in Footloose. Some of her other credits include Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda: The Musical, Eponine in Les Misérables and Little Red in Into the Woods.
Leanne Greenberg
ROLE: Flo Manero Leanne is a Cincinnati native and was last seen on the La Comedia stage as Mavis in Church Basement Ladies, Mildred in Just Desserts, and Martha in White Christmas. Her other regional credits include Showboat Majestic, Wagon Wheel Playhouse, the Incline Theatre, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Commonwealth Theatre Company, Kincaid Regional Theatre, and True Grist Dinner Theatre. Her favorite roles performed include Meg Brockie in Brigadoon, Bonnie in Anything Goes, Minnie Fay in Hello Dolly!, and Zombina in Zombies From the Beyond. And a special thanks to Joe Kovacs who keeps encouraging me to “go for it!”
Garrett Hummel
ROLE: Ensemble Garrett returns to La Comedia after appearing in The Wizard of Oz. He is a recent graduate from Heidelberg University with a bachelor in the arts. Other musical theatre credits include Amos Hart in Chicago, Larry the Lobster in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, and has been in movies as Walter in The Amorette Hotel and Emerson in The Legend of Holcomb Road.
Jack Issler
ROLE: Joey Jack is a singer/actor originally based in Dayton, Ohio, and is making his La Comedia debut. A graduate of NYU with a B.M. in music theatre, his off-Broadway/professional credits include: James Gallagher in Joseph and Marsha (Theater for the New City, NY); Davis Platt in Bayard Rustin (Butterfly Theatricals Midtown, NY); Nick DeVito in Jersey Boys (Great Plains Theatre, NJ); Duke in The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre, MI); Doctor in Matilda (White Eagle Hall, NJ). NYU: Charlie in In Pieces, A New Musical; Featured Soloist in Broadway Sings Politics. “Big thanks to Chris Beiser, Mom, Dad, Rachel, Dylan, and Payton.” Follow along @jack.ice and jackissler.com.
Alexander James
ROLE: Frank Manero, Jr. Alexander making his La Comedia debut. Credits include Gavin Clancy in Neil Simon’s Rose and Walsh at the Hampton Theatre Company in New York as well as Fred Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at the St. Petersburg Community Theatre in Florida. Alexander has also starred in independent feature and short films. In his spare time, he enjoys weight lifting and playing soccer as well as filming comedic sketches online. He would like to thank his family for their support and the rest of the cast and crew for encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone.
Mallory Georgia Marie
ROLE: Candy/Ensemble Mallory is on cloud nine to be back on the La Comedia stage where she has been performing since she was 10 years old. La Comedia credits include Cindy Lou in The Marvelous Wonderettes, Ariel in Footloose, Marianne in Disaster!, Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web, Miss Nelson/Viola Swamp in Miss Nelson is Missing, and Ring of Fire, All Shook Up, and A Christmas to Remember. She has also performed at Kings Island in Retrospect, Cool Yule, 70s on Demand and others. Mallory is a songwriter and demo singer, and you can hear her sing on audio books for Dolly Parton and Tim McGraw. She wants to send all her love to her special little man, GT. @xoxomal_mal
Jonathan Pendergrass
ROLE: Bobby Jonathan returns to La Comedia having recently appeared as Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, Zach in Just Desserts, Herald in Cinderella, Jamie in Escape to Margaritaville and Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Other La Comedia credits include Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, Tommy Djilas in The Music Man, Footloose, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mamma Mia!, and Annie, as well as our Lunch and Learn Children’s Theatre productions of A Year with Frog and Toad, Charlotte’s Web, Frederick: The Mouse and The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. He thanks his mom, dad and supportive friends. Dedicated to Kathryn Metz. Phil 4:13.
Naomi Quigley
ROLE: Linda Manero/Ensemble Naomi is excited to return to the La Comedia stage after most recently being seen as Dorothy’s double/Niko in The Wizard of Oz and in West Side Story. She recently graduated from Southern State Community College with an Associate of Arts. Other credits include: Hot Box Girl in Guys and Dolls, Mouse/Ensemble in A Year With: Frog and Toad, Cheryl in Miss Nelson is Missing, Rumpleteaser in Cats!, Oklahoma!, Aladdin Jr., and Urinetown. When offstage, she likes snuggling with her cats. She would like to thank her mom and Meg for always supporting her.
Emily Shafner
ROLE: Ensemble Emily is a recent graduate of Capital University where she graduated summa cum laude with a B.M. in vocal performance and is making her La Comedia debut. A Dayton native, she’s performed with Friends Show Choir and participated in classical choirs, small ensembles, and operas. Credits include ensemble in The Little Mermaid, The Fortune Teller in Side Show, Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Franca in The Light in the Piazza, and The Homeless Woman in A New Brain. She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their constant support. Without them she would not be where she is today.
Carly J. Shepherd
ROLE: Ensemble Carly is delighted to be back with the La Comedia Dinner Theatre family! She was last seen in Newark, Ohio at Weathervane Playhouse for their 2024 Summer season. She has also been seen around the Cincinnati area with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Landmark Productions. Recent credits include THE MAN OF LA MANCHA (Aldonza), THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL (Patrick Star), THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR (Jimmie Wyvette), THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL (Ancestor), THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES (Suzy), FINDING NEMO JR. (Peach/Coral/Dory US), ELF THE MUSICAL (Deb), BRIGHT STAR (Edna), KINKY BOOTS (Trish), ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Lady Merril), DEATHTRAP (Female Understudy), and BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (Female Understudy). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Meghan Slowik
ROLE: Ensemble Meghan is excited to be returning to La Comedia after most recently appearing in The Wizard of Oz. Other La Comedia credits include Beverly in The Church Basement Ladies: Plowin’ Thru, Betty Jean in The Marvelous Wonderettes, and Punky Olander in Grumpy Old Men: The Musical. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, she is a graduate of the University of North Florida with a bachelor’s in piano performance. She was in a professional children’s choir for 10 years, performed at both Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and was in the Florida Touring Choir for Josh Groban’s “Stages” tour. She has been in several operas, including Turandot, Suor Angelica, and Blind Injustice with the Cincinnati Opera.
