Andy Donnelly
ROLE: Bob Wallace Andy is a graduate of Kent State University with a B.F.A. in musical theatre and returns to our stage after just appearing as Eddie in Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? He has also appeared here in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Disaster! Based out of New York City, his other regional credits include Henry in Next to Normal, Bassanio in The Merchant of Venice, Bobby in Cabaret, and Private Santiago in A Few Good Men. He thanks Mom, Dad, Charlie, Ellie, and Hallie.
Dom Giovanni
ROLE: Phil Davis Dom resides in New York City and is making his La Comedia debut. He most recently appeared in the world premiere of Come Out, Come Out! at the Foundry Theatre in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A graduate of Point Park University with a B.A. in musical theatre, his credits include Herschel in Gemini, Snoopy in Charlie Brown Christmas, King Basil in Porphyra, Benny in Guys and Dolls, Sam in Crazy for You, Roger in Grease, and Grusom in the international tour of Forever Frozen.
Liv Kurtz
ROLE: Betty Haynes Liv is thrilled to be making her La Comedia debut. She is a New York-based actor originally from Connecticut. Past regional credits include Maria in The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Maggie in A Chorus Line. A graduate of Wester Connecticut State University with a B.F.A. in musical theatre, Liv is excited to perform in the stage version of her favorite Christmas movie.
Allison Gabert
ROLE: Judy Haynes Allison is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a B.F.A. in theatre performance and returns after appearing as Virginia in Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Babette in Beauty and the Beast, Zaneeta Shinn in The Music Man, and Wendy Jo in Footloose. Some of her favorite roles include Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda: The Musical, Eponine in Les Misérables and Little Red in Into the Woods. She has choreographed for several youth musical theatre productions and NKU dance shows. Thank you to my friends and family for their endless support.
Nick Cooper
ROLE: Ensemble Nick is from Jacksonville, Florida, and is making his La Comedia debut. A graduate of the University of Tampa with a B.F.A. in musical theatre, his credits include Rock of Ages, 42nd Street, Wild Party and She Loves Me, South Pacific, Little Women: The Musical, and Aida.
Ellie de Waal
ROLE: Rita Ellie is from Harisonburg, Virginia, and is making her La Comedia debut. Previous credits include Godspell, Seussical, and Oliver Twist. A graduate of Texas Christian University with a B.F.A. in contemporary dance, Ellie was also a featured dance soloist and choreographer in the Off-Broadway production of Savage Force.
Addison Emmons
ROLE: Susan Waverly Addison is 8 years old and is a second grader at Medlar View Elementary. This is her first production with La Comedia and she is thrilled to be making her acting debut in her grandfather’s favorite Christmas classic. Addi has watched many shows at La Comedia contributing to her growing interest in theater. She loves to dance and has started her second season dancing competitively. Addi is also a member of the Miamisburg Southstars Soccer Club which she thoroughly enjoys. Addison would like to thank her teacher Mrs. Thompson and principal Mrs. Woods for their support in and out of the classroom, her dance teacher Cathy for helping Addi build confidence on stage, and most importantly her family for their love, support, and transportation.
Leanne Greenberg
ROLE: Martha Leanne is a Cincinnati native and is glad to be back on the boards again at La Comedia after an absence of almost 40 years. She performed back then in Camelot, Hello Dolly, Annie, and A Christmas Carol. Her favorite show ever was her last show at La Comedia which was Life with Father, in which she played five different maids. Her other regional credits include Showboat Majestic, Wagon Wheel Playhouse, 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. She sends a special thanks to Joe Kovacs who keeps encouraging her to “go for it!”
Adilynn Hatton
ROLE: Susan Waverly Adilynn is seven years old and a 1st grader at Springboro Clearcreek Elementary. She is excited to be returning to the La Comedia stage after appearing as Gretl in The Sound of Music. Adilynn has a passion for performing and loves listening to Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and Reba McEntire. Outside of being on stage, she loves taking dance lessons at Showtime Dance/Tumble Center, piano lessons at That Music Place and swim lessons at AquaTots. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her and she hopes that you enjoy the show.
Ethan Mann
ROLE: Ensemble A graduate of Ohio Northern University with a B.F.A. in musical theatre, Ethan is from Wooster, Ohio, and is making his La Comedia debut. Previous credits include Julian Marsh in 42nd Street, Baker/Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods, Jules/Bob Greenberg in Sunday in the Park with George. Ethan was also an improv actor and stage manager in Cedar Point’s production of Snake River Expedition.
Maggie Medford
ROLE: Ensemble Maggie is from Austin, Texas, and is making her La Comedia debut. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in theatre and dance, her previous credits include Valerie Clark in A Chorus Line, Laurey Williams in Oklahoma!, Grace Farrell in Annie, and Urleen in Footloose.
Mark Mehlhope
ROLE: Mike Nulty/Snoring Man Mark is from Lebanon, Ohio, and is making his La Comedia debut. He has performed with Lebanon Theatre Company, Middletown Lyric Theatre, Mason Community Players, Queen City Productions, and Loveland Stage Company. Credits include Miracle on 34th Street, Mamma Mia!, Rock of Ages, Sweeney Todd, The Addams Family, We Will Rock You, and Curtains.
Greta Moore
ROLE: Ensemble Greta is delighted to share the stage with this talented cast. She returns to La Comedia after appearing in Beauty and the Beast. She has also performed in quite a few local productions including Scrooge as Isabel with INNOVAtheatre, and in Springboro Community Theatre’s Oliver. She also enjoys tennis, piano, and dance. Greta hopes you enjoy the show.
Mark Reuter
ROLE: Ezekial Foster Mark is happy to be returning to the La Comedia stage for his 24th show after most recently playing Father O’Reilly in Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? and Charlie Cowell in The Music Man. Other favorite roles include Jean Shepherd in A Christmas Story, Uncle Billy in It’s A Wonderful Life, Monsignor O’Hara in Sister Act: The Musical. He has also appeared in other area productions such as Beavercreek Community Theatre’s Freaky Friday. He wishes to thank his family and friends for their continued love and support and to thank each and every one of you for coming out to support live theatre. God Bless!
Diana Rogers
ROLE: Martha Understudy Diana returns to the La Comedia stage after appearing as Carlotta in Phantom, Mona in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Mother Superior in The Sound of Music, and Opal in Smoke on the Mountain. She has previously been seen as Mme. Thenardier in the Broadway production of Les Misérables. Other credits include Menopause: The Musical, Always Patsy Cline, Rabbit Hole, Disaster: The Musical, Boeing Boeing, Nunsense, and Something’s Afoot, to name just a few.
Tori Sicklick
ROLE: Rhoda Tori is from Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, and is making her La Comedia debut. A graduate of the University of Utah with a B.F.A. in musical theatre, her previous credits include Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast, Reveler in The Jewish King Lear, Victoria in Cats, The Producers, and Oliver. Tori has also made several appearances on TV and film, including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Pokémon Go: Together We Raid, Joker, Chicago 7, and Saturday Night Live.
David Thomas
ROLE: Ralph Sheldrake David is happy to be reprising the role he played in La Comedia’s 2018 production of White Christmas. He has most recently been seen here as Felix in Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? and Monty Navarro in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Other La Comedia credits include Buddy in Elf: The Musical, Mr. Boddy in Clue: The Musical, Flotsam in The Little Mermaid, Mara in Miracle on 34th Street, and many more. Other credits include Lancelot in Camelot, The Sound of Music, Children of Eden, Guys and Dolls, Moon Over Buffalo, and The Wedding Singer.
Emily Lynn Thomas
ROLE: Ensemble Emily is from Fishers, Indiana and is making her La Comedia debut. She now resides in New York City where she graduated from of The Institute for American Musical Theatre. Credits include Helga/Dance Captain in Cabaret, a reading of True North: A Magical New Holiday Musical, and a reading of Jill Twiss’ new play Seneca Falls. Emily also worked on preproduction of the 2021 Broadway revival of Company.
Robert Tully
ROLE: General Waverly Robert is from Cincinnati and is making his La Comedia debut. Credits include Hertz in Rock of Ages, Cervantes in Man of La Mancha, The King in The King and I, Phantom in The Phantom, Fagin in Oliver, and Miles Gloriosus in A Funny Thing…Forum. He also spent several years traveling the world performing with Norwegian Cruise Lines, Huis Ten Bosch in Japan, and as Ringmaster with Ringling Bros & Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Lauren Witman
ROLE: Ensemble/Mrs. Snoring Man Lauren is from Lititz, Pennsylvania, and is making her La Comedia debut. A graduate of the Institute for American Musical Theatre in New York City, she has appeared as a featured vocalist with the Annie Moses Band at Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry, and in various productions at American Music Theatre, Fulton Theatre, and Bush Gardens Williamsburg. Lauren is also an accomplished violinist and pianist and she is thrilled to be performing in the stage version of one of her favorite movies. Isaiah 12:2
